War May End Without Invasion Of Japan Zero Hour Near For New Red Assault
Allied counteroffensive accelerates as air strikes hit the Philippines and targets widen toward Japan. Nimitz hints victory possible without invading Nippon, while planning a move of headquarters toward the Marianas and Truk. Roosevelt and MacArthur conferences reinforce resolve to press the war with all weapons.
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Douglag MacArthur
Goa
Saipan
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Matianis
Allied forces bomb German industry and capture prisoners
United States and British air power razed war targets in southern Germany and France, with Allied troops capturing 13 000 German prisoners in four days. The Second French Armored Division fights alongside American units in France as rail and transport hubs face destruction. Churchill and Tito met to discuss postwar Yugoslavia. The U S Eighth Air Force reports vast railroad destruction in France, including ammunition and tank cars. News notes place fighting around Valaise and Argentan in Normandy.
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Fiwhler Dowibeth
Ajax Iron Works Receives M Award for Marine Engines
Ajax Iron Works and its workers are honored with the M Award for completing two large Marine Commission engine contracts. The plant shifted from axle drilling engines to a 1300 horsepower compound marine engine, with a third order underway. Formal presentation planned before October, date to be determined.
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Arts Toll Works
Hag Peel
Maritim
Dean Dite
Red Cross Seeks More Dressings Workers in August Drive
The Derry Chapter Red Cross Surgical Dressings division finished its July quota five weeks late and aims to begin large scale production for an August quota of 30,000 dressings. Eleanor Mead chairs, Harold Gilbert away. To meet delays and increase output, organizers urge all available women to volunteer. Workrooms in the Federal Building open Tuesday mornings and daily afternoons and evenings at set hours. Recalling former workers is urged. new volunteers are seriously needed.
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Red Cross
Eleanor Mead
Harold Gilbert
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France
Taly
Pacific Theater
Federal Building
Mother Of Six Reported Missing In Ward One
A mother of six children aged two to eleven is reported missing after Saturday afternoon disappearance. The husband and a local man suspected of relations with her are cooperating with agencies to locate her and return her to the family home. No clues or clear location mentioned as officials investigate the case.
First Avenue Wholesale Beer Office Burglary Details
Robbers entered the Clark and Averill beer office Saturday night and tried to break the safe. The amount taken was unclear though up to 80 dollars was suggested. The intruders damaged the safe but failed to open it as the locks held. Entry seemed to be through a rear door left unlocked Sunday morning. owners say the door had been bolted Saturday night from the inside. Police had no statement today but an investigation into aspects of the matter was ongoing.
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Morris
Flagrant Speeding Case Aims At Prosecution On North Center Street
City police prepare to prosecute a nighttime speeding incident on North Center Street. Two cars were overtaken after racing at high speed. driver identities and car ownership are being investigated. Warrants are expected in coming days as magistrate Goron returns to the city.
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Fire Destroys Palisades Park Injuring 150
A massive weekend blaze at Palisades Amusement Park in DeH, New Jersey caused extensive damage estimated at 1.5 million dollars. About 150 people were injured or affected by smoke as a 25,000-strong Sunday crowd fled. Gas tank explosions and a short circuit are cited causes. Three men are listed as missing amid a broader string of fires in the NYC-New Jersey area.
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Budson River
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New Jersey
Wildwood
Coney Island
Major Fehman Takes Command At Fort Sill Center
Veteran Corry officer Major Fehman is named to lead Company A at Fort Sill receiving center. He succeeds Colonel Reuben G. Lewis who moved to Ninth Service Command HQ. Fehman has served at Fort Sill since 1945 and began as executive officer here. He earlier joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1915 and saw action on the Mexican border and in World War I.
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Eghth Service Command
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Stewart Houghton
Robert Brown
Gorng
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Roosevelt vows Japan cannot start another war
President Roosevelt, aboard a U S Navy destroyer in Bremerton Washington, pledged that the Japanese empire will never again be allowed to start a Pacific war. He spoke after completing a Pacific inspection tour from Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands and the Aleutians before docking at Puget Sound Navy Yard. About twenty thousand shipyard workers and sailors were present for his report to the people.
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Pacific
Alaska
California
Hawaiian Islands
Aleutians
Fight Sound Navy Yard
Col Houghton Wounded in England Receives Letter
Lt Col Stuart Houghton of this city is wounded in battle in England and hospitalized. He wrote the letter with his left hand after being injured abroad. His wife Mrs. Houghton learned of the news by telephone from Capt Dr O'Hare, while Capt Frew tay was reportedly in good shape and en route to England. No further official War Department message has arrived.
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Waterhouse to Confer on Local District Needs
Waterhouse plans talks with McMartin administration department heads over Third District needs including Cory, water, and school district issues. He seeks highway funding, state aid for Corry Hospital, and reestablishment of the state police substation. will meet with Harvey Taylor and Charles Morrison after talks with Highways Secretary Schroyer. Bob Hope survives plane incident near Newcastle Australia.
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Mme
Waterhouse
Corry Hospital
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Troughoutk
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Charles Morrison
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Schroyer
Russians Mass for Three-Way Drive on East Prussia
Soviet forces mass in a widening arc threatening East Prussia and Warsaw as battles rage west of Kielce and near Krakow. German defenses struggle to hold, with rumors of Warsaw siege and Vistula front tightening while the treasury report details Aug 11 receipts and expenditures.
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Eighth Army Captures Frontone and Arno West of Florence
Allied forces report the Eighth Army entered Frontone and captured the Arno corridor area west of Florence without a fight. South of France operations continued with bombardment of German bridges and installations as concerted Allied pressure mounts on German defense lines.
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Allied Warships Sink Five Enemy Vessels
London reports Allied warships patrolling the Bay of Biscay and the Channel coast claim five enemy ships sunk in skirmishes. British destroyers Queen and Tris were lost, along with minesweepers and two other vessels during invasions.
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Destroyer Escort Fiske Sunk By German Torpedo
A 300 foot destroyer escort Fiske was sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat in the Atlantic. Navy officials gave no exact toll but indicated many aboard are believed lost while Lt John A. Comyn, commander, was listed as a survivor.
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Fiske
Atlantic
Johni A. Comiy
International Air Force Tousled in Peace Talks Debate
Washington reports indicate an international air force under a United Nations council could be discussed at upcoming security talks. British, American, Russian, and Chinese positions vary, with Cadogan noting force use as a major topic. Russia submitted a document, while Roosevelt’s plan for a force-backed coalition faced cautious scrutiny.
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United Nations
Alexander Cadogan
Cadogan
Frank
Britain
United States
Russia
Ching
Roosevelt
Intown Assembly and Council
Allied Forces urged to redouble effort in Western Europe
Allied Supreme Headquarters reports a rising demand for intensified effort from American, British, and Canadian forces amid General Eisenhower’s call to push toward victory. The message emphasizes unity and determination as Allied troops press toward final objectives in Western Europe.
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Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower
Europe
Seventh Army Encircled in Normandy Trap Near Falaise
Allied forces tightened the noose on the German Seventh Army in a major Normandy operation. Canadian and American units advanced across the Mortain area and toward Falaise, capturing Barenton and pushing toward Domfront while heavy air support aided the assault. The German defense, already strained, faced a widening encirclement as Allied forces converged from Le Marais toward the Seine.
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