Red Army pushes four fronts as Bryansk area battles intensify
Reports from Moscow say the Red Army has taken the initiative on four central Russian fronts from Bryansk to Lake Ilmen near Leningrad, with heavy losses for German garrisons. A U.S. style obituary notes Rev. George Skidmore, former pastor of Brooktondale Baptist, died from injuries after an auto crash near Brooktondale, New York.
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Rads
Dan Elbow
Baptist
Stalingrad
Brooktondale
New York State
Moscow
Red Army
Bryansk
Lake Tmen
Caucasus
Vyazma
Lake Ilmen
Leningrad
Tha
Don
Uryansk
Red Star
Volgatas
Renssiaris
Western Caucasus
Kuban
Hemmodar
Don Sibon
Fedor von Bock
Kursk-Kheroy
Kletskaya
Attery
Stalharady
Volga
Cristaslan
Kotelnikavakl
George Skidmore
Ithaca
Skidmore
First Baptist Church
Hits City
W. A. Jones
Lovell
Student Bible School
Endicott
Death of Dean in electric chair ends stormy romance
Juror Justice of Peace John P. Fignch presided as Camayyn Dean was executed for the May night killing of a Clementon policeman. The Stratford man was convicted of second degree murder last night amid details of a tumultuous relationship and a violent end.
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Camayn
Vu Sug
Dean
Justice Wé the Peace
John P. Fignch
Clementon
Stratford
Surprise Test Promises Tightened Local Civil Defense
The State Defense Council director Dr. A C Marts in Harrisburg promised another surprise blackout drill soon. Local rehearsals will let county leaders fix weaknesses and prepare civilian defense workers for a statewide blackout with penalties for violators. An aggressive information check will verify tests in advance in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Defense Council
A. C. Marts
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rubber Board Plans Drastic Tire Action in National Probe
Washington reports the three man advisory group on the rubber situation is examining legal aspects of possible drastic tire conservation measures. Bernard Baruch, chair, met with Attorney General Biddle and top aide Soll ear Cox to discuss proposed steps such as national speed limits, requisitioning vehicles, and redistribution of rubber equipment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bernard Baruch
Roosevelt
Biddle
Brazil Holding Nazi Hostages After Ship Sinkings
President Getulio Vargas ordered all Germans aboard the exchange ships Bage and Cuyaba held as hostages following the sinking of the sixth Brazilian ship in recent days. Exemptions were noted for Molomutn. The move is part of ongoing wartime measures.
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Rio DE Janetro
Molomutn
Bage
Cuyabas
Getulia Vargas
Wickard shifts on farm issue
Washington August 20 a new battle over farm prices formed as Secretary Wickard urged an amendment to the price control law to permit lower ceilings on agricultural products. He reversed his prior stance calling for repeal of the prohibition on ceilings below 110 percent of parity, saying 120 percent limits are used by groups to claim farmers seek more than their fair share and inflation fears grow from broad resistance to controls.
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Washington
Wickard
Ranch Worker Dies in Fire After Threatening Rescuers
Associate dispatch from Sacramento reports on August 20 that 43 year old Chinese ranch worker Young Sun set fire to a 60 bed bunkhouse at Runyon Doreey ranch after drinking heavily and becoming despondent over the draft. He threatened would be rescuers with a pitchfork and burned himself to death as flames spread and workers could not reach him. Deputy Coroner Leonard Watson noted the man retreated into the house as the fire grew, making rescue impossible.
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Sacramento
Calif
Young Sun
Runyon Doreey Ranch
Leonard Watson
Sun
Journal Carrier Price Hikes In Local paper
The Journal announces a delivery price increase to 18 cents per week with effect August 24 for six day publication. Carriers will collect the new rate for all editions after August 24. readers may cancel by notifying their carrier if desired.
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Cessier
Jun~pers
Algush
Blackout Offenses Under Review After Cory Test
Prosecution of several violations from Tuesday's blackout in Cory hinges on a board of review. Inspectors will study each case separately and report findings to the board which will decide on possible prosecutions. Officials plan simpler warning whistles and reduce premature blasts to improve future alerts. Observance was strong with over 99 percent participation in Cory.
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Covry
Hotel
Corry
Suich
Cory
Sailor Arrest Solves Murder in Philadelphia Case
A discharged sailor, Richard Leroy, 24, admitted to slaying Bethlehem girl Helen Kukor, 22, whose body was found in a Philadelphia rooming house last August. The arrest came after a tip from a former roommate and links to a prior case in Key West, Florida.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Helen Kukor
George
Richardson
Richard Leroy
U.S. Navy
Leroy
Key West
Miss Kukor
New Yorke
Allied Bombers Strike Japanese Warships North of Solomons
Gen McArthur's headquarters said Allied bombers attacked Japanese warships nearly 400 miles north of the Solomon Islands as U S Marines fought to dislodge the Japanese. The Canberra cruiser was sunk with 84 dead and 103 wounded, including Capt. Frank Getting and Lt. J W Vance.
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Associated Press
MacArthur
Australia
United States
Solomon Islands
Aso
Canberra
Robert Lees Ghormley
Calberra
Frank Getting
Sydney
Mn Sign
J. W. Vance
United States Navy
Falsi
Bougainville
Salomons
Solomon Island
Civilians Get Military Commissions Raised in 60 Days
War Department told Congress that 18 907 civilians with no prior military command experience were commissioned from second lieutenant to colonel during a 60 day period starting in June Of the total, about 10 000 or 2 percent were doctors and other medical personnel commissioned into medical units or for administrative titles within the services The Navy prepared a similar report but withheld it pending a House committee decision on disclosure
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Associated Press
Washington
Ave
War Department
Congress
Lievenant
Navy
Holge Royal
Rayburn
Dieppe raid seen as crucial military lesson for Allies
The article argues that Dieppe reversed the perception of Dunkerque, noting the immense cost of the landing and the long term value of the raid. It stresses growing evidence the initiative shifts from Hitler to Allied forces and highlights the raid’s hard lessons in fortifications, dispositions, manpower, and training.
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Dewic'e
Caucasus
Hit- Jen
Canali
Weiger
Nowland
Wemons
Dieppe
Farley Refuses Compromise in Banner Nomination Fight
New York Aug 20 Opposing entries backed by President Roosevelt and James A. Farley clash at the Democratic gubernatorial nominating fight in Brooklyn. Farley predicts a solid delegate majority against a compromise candidate and vows no concession while State Chairman Farley stays firm on unity as Bennett and others are mentioned in the party struggle.
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Associate Press
New York
Roosevelt
James A. Parley
RO Weteemens
Brooklyn
Farley
John J. Bennett
Axis Spies in Brazil Blamed for War Talk
Aug 26 Rio de Janeiro reports five Brazilian coastal ships recently inked, blamed on brag by Nail spies informing on troop movements. Government official said Brazil aims to resist Axis aggression without a formal war declaration. A broad spy roundup was urged. President Vargas appeared unlikely to declare open war. Editor J Maciel Jr claimed war already exists.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Srauil
Axis
Bragon
Getulio Vargas
J. Maciel, Jr
Three Pennsylvanians Die in Plane Crash
In New England, a transport plane crash atop a mountain last Saturday killed 16 men from Pennsylvania. The victims include Staff Sergeant Charles M. Scott co-pilot from York Corporal Frank A. Tastosky of Swoyersville and Corporal Alonzo S. Parton of Windber.
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Vay Ansocmate
Ress
Woston
Penu
War Production and Civil Liberties Tensions Rise
Bulletin from Boston reports War materials production continuing at a plant after Army troops intervened over a War Labor Board directive. Newark notes Judge Smith denying a defense motion in a conspiracy espionage case. Willkie meets Roosevelt for talks on a trip to major combat zones. Office of Price Administration warns landlords in defense rental areas about rent ceilings amid enforcement concerns. Roosevelt ends Navy possession of General Cable Bayonne plant and returns control to private management.
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Associated Press
Boston
5. A. Woods Machine Company
Army
War Labor Board
Newark
N. J
William F. Smith
Herbert Carl Breitrich Bahr
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Deense
Paul Porter
OFA Admnistrator
Synilords Ander cm Iitions
Roosevelt
Navy
General Cable Corporation
Bayonne
Nelson signals tough new move to avert war production shutdowns
Washington reports prompt action to forestall material shortages under Donald M Nelson new get tough policy. Nelson to empower regional directors with quickie priority ratings to supply small material quantities. Officials watch for more drastic steps as reports claim Army readiness to seize control if civilian authority falters and criticism of Nelson's leniency with subordinates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Allied Forces Prepare New Blows After Dieppe Assault
Allied command studies German coastal defenses amid claims of heavy Luftwaffe and navy losses. Eyewitness reports from Dieppe describe house-to-house fighting and Allied beach landings by Canadian, American Ranger, and British units. Casualties include about 80 civilians dead and significant RAF losses, with Berlin claims of German transport readiness disputed by London.
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Associated Press
Germany
Allied Command
NASA
Dieppe
France
London
Europe
Divine
Vichy
Dieppe Isdey
Berlin
Vicky
Diepne
Ld Hawk
Shiloh
RAF
United Nations
West
Boone
Aeroes
Diepps‘Tassen
Atic
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Florida
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WAST
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