Axis defeat looming as Allied drives intensify fronts
War analyst notes deepen the sense that Germany and Japan face decisive crises. Allied advances in France press the Gothic line while Italy signals regrouping, with hints of French coastal actions and shifts in Allied strategy under field commander Alexander.
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Kirkel
Simpson
Germ
Japan
Europe
Petrie
Rmany
France
Gerry
Italy
Florence
Alexander
Comander
Allied command shifts signal new push against Germany
As Eisenhower moves to France and Wilson to Italy, Allied leaders signal a bold West and South strike on Germany. The wartime picture grows darker with Russian pressure, while Roosevelt notes a Pearl Harbor linked Pacific war council and a faster push to defeat Germany and Japan.
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Europe
Eisenhower
Britain
France
Wilson
Algiers
Italy
Alexander
Africa
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Algieria
Sardinia
Corsica
Germany
Baltic
Black Sea
Japan
Pacific War Council
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Destroyer Escort Fiske Sunk by German Torpedo
The destroyer escort Fiske was sunk by a German U boat in the Atlantic. Lt. John A. Comley, 27, survived. Next of kin for all casualties have been notified. The 300-foot vessel is part of rapid production of destroyer escorts for Atlantic and Pacific duties.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy
John A. Comley
Comly
Pacific
Bowles Jr. Takes Land Manager Post at Standard Oil
Thomas A Bowles Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Bowles of Decatur has joined Standard Oil Company of Ohio as land department manager. He will relocate to Oklahoma City to oversee company business in Oklahoma Kansas and the northern half of Texas. Benton Evening News notes the Bowles departure will be met with genuine regret by many friends.
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Thomas A. Bowles Jr
Thomas A Bowles
Decatur
Benton
Standard Oil Company of
Ohio
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Benton Evening News
Bowles
Dr George Spaten Vann Dies In Atlanta
Dr George Spaten Vann former president of the National Association of Dental Examiners and longtime dentist of Gadsden Alabama died in Atlanta. He led the Southern branch of the National Dental Association the Alabama Dental Association and chaired the Gadsden city commission for eight years. Survived by his son Dr B K Vann of Atlanta and a sister Mrs James N White of Irondale Alabama.
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Vann
Atlanta
George Spaten Vann
National Association of Dental Examiners
Gadsden
Ala
National Dental Association
Southern
Alabama Dental Association
B. K. Vann
James N. White
Irondale
Third Trial Set for Dr J How ard Blue in Alabama
The third trial for Dr J Howard Blue a Bessemer eye ear nose and throat specialist is scheduled for Sept 18 in circuit court at Bessemer Judge Gardner Goodwyn presiding. Blue was charged with murder in his wife s shotgun death in May 1943 after a mistrial in the first trial and a 50 year sentence after the second. the state supreme court ordered a new trial.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. Howard Blue
Bessemer
Gardner Goodwyn
Blue
State Supreme Court
Cape Verde Islands Comprise Ten Islands and Five Islets
The Cape Verde archipelago includes ten main islands and five smaller islets. This geographic note outlines the composition of the Atlantic group off West Africa.
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Cape Verde Islands
Georgia to Aid Democratic Party With Fund Drive
Georgia Democratic leaders announce readiness to form a committee to raise funds for the national party. A victory dinner in late September will invite Georgia Democrats to participate as officials report progress on platform gains and federal aid to state schools without federal control.
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Atlanta
Georgia
National Democratic Committee
J. Lon Duckworth
Comoel
Duckworth
National Executive Committee
National Party
South
State party official outlines patronage and fund-raising plans
A state party chairman describes ongoing consultations on patronage and the question of raising funds. He says discussions have included the state committeeman and committeewoman, Governor Ellis Arnall, and other leading Democrats, and that plans to raise funds will proceed.
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Ellis Arnall
Sugar stamp No 83 becomes valid Sept 1 for five pounds
The Office of Price Administration announced sugar stamp No 83 in ration book four will be valid Sept 1 for five pounds of sugar. Other stamps currently usable include Nos 30 31 32 and the canning sugar stamp No 40.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
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Palmolive
Mason
Kerr
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Millard B. Eddy
R. A. Eddy
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