Soviet approves De Gaulle Free French as Allied leaders
The Quebec Conference recognition of the De Gaulle Gaullist committee as trustees of French interests earns Moscow approval. The Soviet radio cites the group led by General Charles de Gaulle and General Howth Ginaud as the representative of French state interests and leaders of patriots fighting Hitler. The United States and Britain grant wartime recognition to the committee as administrative authority in overseas France, not as a full government.
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Mrs Roosevelt in New Zealand Visits Troops and Hospitals
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt arrived in Auckland New Zealand continuing her wartime tour of American forces. She planned visits to troops hospitals and Red Cross centers while praising New Zealanders for their hospitality amid travel by air across nearly 6500 miles of ocean.
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Hopes For Gas Less Promising
Washington Aug 27 motorists face dimmer chances for more gasoline as Deputy Administrator Davies says military drain east of the Rockies grows and civilian supply may lag. Midwest and southwest areas also face allotment cuts endangering relief from eastern state shortages. London Aug 27 a Swiss response disputes the Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper restoration claim as decried by Milan officials.
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Ten U Boats Sunk or Damaged in Air Sea Battles
New York reports the U S Army Air Forces B 24 bombers conducted extended anti submarine patrols up to 1000 miles from bases. The U boats were sunk or damaged in 13 air sea battles with five crew members wounded in one incident. No dates or precise counts of planes were released by the submarine command.
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Squeeze Play Outlined In Windsor Notes on Japan
A British American Chinese squeeze play against Japan is sketched at meetings between Lord Louis Mountbatten and Allied planners in Washington. Possible deputy chiefs of staff for the U S Army are discussed, with names like Gerard W. Clark and Lieutenant General Joseph L. Stilwell floated. Mountbatten may be promoted to full admiral as he travels between Washington and London. Treasury report shows August receipts and expenditures with a large debt balance.
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Danes Clash With German Forces In Stockholm Riot
Aug 27 Danish protests against German occupation escalated with arrests and injuries as crowds swelled at Raadhuspladsen in Copenhagen. Danish and German authorities remained at a stalemate while riots, sabotage, and general strikes persisted amid talks and troop deployments.
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Paratrooper A C Breault Wounded in North Africa
War Department informed Mr and Mrs A J Breault of 1052 East Twenty fourth street Bri that their son paratrooper A C Breault was wounded in the North African campaign while serving with the U S Army. Breault enlisted May 12 1942 and left for overseas duty May 12 1943, later advancing to corporal before he volunteered for parachute troops. The extent of his injuries was not disclosed.
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Bombers Renew Attacks On Key Italian Bases
Allied air offensive across Italy and Sardinia reports heavy and medium bombers targeting Capua near Naples and Grazzanise airfields with RAF Wellington night raids on Naples suburbs. Attacks extend to Sardinia with power lines, transport, and harbor strikes while air and sea forces press Algiers bombardments amid limited losses and minor casualties.
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Allied push on Salamaua and New Georgia fronts in Pacific war
Allied forces advance toward Salamaua airfield edge as Japanese withdraw under heavy shelling. Bombers hit Salamaua supply base Flers Bay while 6,000 ton freighter and barges are sunk. In New Georgia, Beloko Harbor garrison weakens under American field guns and infantry pressure. Also report of Mrs. Frank W. Shope injured at Camp Findley in an ankle fracture while supervising children.
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Sweden Protests Ship Sinkings Amid Baltic Attacks
STOCKHOLM Aug 27 The Swedish foreign office announced a protest against the German government is being drafted after a communique said two German minesweepers had sunk two Swedish fishing vessels without warning. Twelve crew members were lost in the attacks within ten days.
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Thousands Of Italians Swarming Into Rome
Thousands of Italians stream into Rome amid Allied expectations and bombed city fears. Reports from Madrid describe up to 990000 residents from the provinces converging on the capital, seeking shelter, lodgings, and safety as northern unrest and political prisoners influence the exodus.
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CAPITAL SEEKS NORMAN ARMOUR AS SECRETARY CANDIDATE
Ambassador Norman Armour, long a career diplomat in Buenos Aires, appears to be ahead of peers for the next secretary of state. Rumors place him in line as a potential successor to Sumner Welles, while Breckinridge Long gains traction with congressional backing. Dialogue also mentions a possible post for Welles as Roosevelt’s representative in South America or a Moscow mission, with Armour in Washington for consultations amid tensions over Argentina’s Axis ties.
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Airliner crash near Santos Du Hou airport kills 21
In dense fog a Brazilian airliner crashes into a naval academy building at Santos Dumont airport. Of the 21 aboard including Archbishop Gaspar Afonseca Esilva, 18 die. No U.S. citizens aboard.
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Finns Warn Of Risky Path To Separate Peace
Finnish political leaders urge President Rytto to pursue a separate peace with Hiisnia, warning that Finland slides toward danger as relations with the United States continue to deteriorate. The government disclosed the memo from various parties written about ten days prior, highlighting growing domestic concern.
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War Bond Payroll Deduction Drive Aims Higher Target
Workers at Corry war plants encouraged to boost payroll bond deductions toward a $100 000 monthly total. Walter H Scott chairing the War Finance Committee led a meeting outlining new canvass plans, literature distribution, and coordinated efforts with Erie County Bond Committee members to enlist broader employee participation and expand defense indugues.
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Three Cited as Blackout Violators in County Defense Sweep
Three individuals Boyd Spencer F C Weenes and Jack Stout were cited as alleged blackout violators following a Civilian Defense review. Actions will proceed under the city blackout ordinance.
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Drunk Attacks Officer Seizes Gun On S Center St
A Concord township resident arrested on drunkenness and disorderly conduct broke away from Patrolman Biram Brewer on South Center Street, grabbed the officer’s gun holster, and fled into the street as a crowd gathered. Rooney resisted arrest, struck the officer, and was pursued toward Marty’s restaurant before being recaptured. The incident continued into the night with witnesses present.
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Red Army Opens New Flank Drive From Kharkov
The Red Army launches a new offensive from Kharkov pushing a three and a half mile advance while repulsing German counterblows. Trainloads of ammunition and soot-covered war matériel captured in the Donets Basin highlight the action.
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Poltava Bypassed by Soviets in Kiev-Bound Push
Moscow Aug 27 German troops failed to stop the Red army as Soviet forces pressed west of Kharkov toward the Dnieper. Front reports say Red Army advances include a southward drive toward Poltava, with fighters and tanks breaking through at multiple points and Poltava already bypassed from the north by a Soviet column advancing toward Kiev.
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Convention Hall condemned over safety and building code issues
Philadelphia August 77 bureau of building inspection condemns Convention Hall site for crane and structural violations. Officials say safety risk led to exclusion of gatherings and political conventions. The city council approved funds to repair, including 1660 dollars for related work.
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