Japanese Victory Claim Denied by Nimitz
Adm. Chester W. Nimitz announced that part of the Japanese fleet withdrew when they saw American fighting strength off Formosa. American air and sea forces claimed continued pressure on the Ryukus, Formosa, and the Philippines with substantial enemy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Chester W. Nimitz
Admiral Nimitz
14Th Army Air Force
South China Sea
Joseph W. Stilwell
Chungking
Hongkong
Lie
City Council Acts on Postwar Plans and City Jobs
The Decatur city council, with full attendance, met from 7:30 to after midnight discussing postwar school plans. Delegations requested sidewalks near Somerville Road school and changes to parking on Grant Street. A lunchroom license for David Smith was denied and a special meeting will address future school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Somerville Road School
Grant Street
Second Avenue
First Avenue North
City Cemetery
D. D. Burleson
David Smith
Lower Bank Street
Bank
Smith
Americans of Japanese Descent Appear in Southern France
American troops of Japanese descent have appeared in Southern France under Seventh Army command. Seventh Army units achieved small gains in the Vosges foothills despite repeated enemy counterattacks as American forces push through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIXTH
France
U. S. Seventhe Army
Seventh Army
Vosges
War report claims Japanese deception and allied air sea success
The report says Japan misled the public about a supposed victory while U S fleets severely damaged Nippon defenses in the inner island area. It notes two medium ships damaged by torpedo aircraft and low casualties, while Allied air strikes over Ryukyu Formosa Luzon area claim 828 to 843 Japanese aircraft destroyed along with many ships. Admiral Nimitz directs Pacific operations from the Philippines region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimitz
Pacific
Japan
Ryukyu Islands
Exibepines
Nimitz A Two Or Pin m. Ww Jam R Halacy
War Department
Formosa
Fortress Island
Philippines
United States Sea
Nippon
Mikado
Tokyo
Halsey
Peel Bar
Ae Ie
Malong
Nicar
Ryukyu-Formosa- Luzon
New Zealand troops gain ground near Bologna in Italy
Allied forces report broad advances along the Rimini Bologna highway and north of the Pisciatello river as New Zealand units push toward Bologna. American troops seize Livergnano and move to areas near Santa Anna while heavy German artillery concentrates south of Bologna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
New Zealand
Eighth Army
Rimini-Bologna
Scola Rigossa Canal
Pisciatello River
Aes
Fifth Army
Italy
Bologna
Albert Kesselring
Florence
Livergnano
la Mina
Casa de Bortignano
U. S
Castel del Rio-Caste San Pietro
Santa Anna
Baccanello
Gambettola
Pisciatello
Cesena
Elephant Queenie Convicted in Keeper Slaying at Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Oct 17 Queenie a 40 year old elephant and beloved by children at the Melbourne zoo was convicted of murdering her keeper Lawson a 68 year old. The coroner accepted the verdict after witnesses testified Queenie crushed and knelt on his chest. Prosecution noted her longtime gentle nature with visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Queenie
Melbourne Zoo
T Queenie
Lawson
Auetrakia
Urgent plea for homes by Decatur Chamber of Commerce
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce urged residents to housing families moving into the area. Officials said they are swamped with applications for houses, apartments and rooms and asked people to list available space immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
C. of C
Space
County War Chest Drive Reaches One Third Milestone
Morgan County's 1944 share of the Alabama War Chest United Charities appeal reached 13 757 08 by noon with a 41 500 quota. Banks report progress as 100 workers canvass Decatur districts and leaders press for full daily reports before 4 30 PM. Judge Crow notes strong early results in Hartselle and farm areas may lag due to harvest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama War Chest
United Charities
War Chest
Morgan County National Bank
State National Bank
Decatur
Hotel Lyons
T. C. Henry
Westminster Presbyterian Church
James L. Rankin
Special Gifts Committee
Large Industries Committee
Mall Industries Committee
James H. Crow
Hartselle
Rotary Club
Ernest Thornhill
Clarke County Leads 1944 War Chest Drive In Alabama
Clarke County topped Alabama’s 1944 war relief drive by reaching its $5,171 quota before noon on the first day. County chairman is Gerald D. Bradford of Grove Hill, Hale County reports 37 percent of its quota. State goal is $1,100,368 to be distributed among 22 agencies. counties to wire progress reports Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Birmingham
Alabama
Gerald D. Bradford
Grove Hill
Hale County
Liquor Ring Breakup Reported By Bowles
Washington reports that Price Administrator Chester Bowles says the liquor black market has diminished as legitimate channels reopen. He credits the OPA, the Treasury alcohol tax unit, Justice Department, state and local police, state boards, and Army provost marshal for aiding the crackdown, aided by pricing orders and a 30 day holiday to replenish supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chester Bowles
King George V returns to London after five day front tour
King George V completed a five day tour of battle areas in Holland and Belgium and returned to London last night. This marks his fifth visit to an active front since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Front Ae
King George Vive
London
Holland
Belgium
Hungarian Army Leader Joins Soviets Amid Hungarian Crisis
The German news agency DNB reports Maj. Gen. Bela Miklos Von Dalnok, commander of the first Hungarian army, and his chief of staff Major Keri have defected to the Soviet Red Army. Budapest announces changes as a puppet government, curfew, and new army commanders amid chaotic invasion events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
DNB
Bela Miklos von Dalnok
Keri
Red Army
Hungary
Budapest
Dalnok
Ludwig Veress
Berlin
Ferenc Szalasi
Dez
Laszlo
Eugen Major
Imaposi
Cologne Hit by Raiders
Cologne, London October 17. More than 1,300 American Fortresses and Liberators attacked Cologne for the sixth day in a row, undeterred by smoke and fires. Escorting fighters brought total flights over 2,100. Additional heavy bombers struck railyards, engine factories, and targets across Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Germany, with attacks reaching Salzburs and Linz among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Western Front
Cologne
Italy
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Rome
West
Salsburg
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Villach
Linz
Czechoslovak
Brux
Skoda Armaments
Pilsen
Liberators
Steyer Walzingerwerk
Spittal
Trieben
Graz
Klagenfurt
Steyer Daimler Duch
St. Valentine
Hermann Goering Benzel
Neudorf Air
St. Veit
Enfurt
Zagreb
Croatia
Poland
British Troops Patrol Athens After Bloodless Landing
British forces from 150 warships patrolled central Athens after quelling clashes between rival Greek factions. Royal Navy units joined Canadian South African Greek French and Polish ships with troops marching through Piraeus and Athens to cheers. Dispatches note Germans had killed over 500 Athenians and burned many homes in the past week of occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Rome
Royal Navy
Piraeus
Greece
Hungarian Regent Horthy Proclaims Armistice Plea Revoke
The broadcast reports Admiral Horthy as Hungarian regent revoking his armistice plea and notes Count Szalasi forming a new government after Horthy’s retirement. Berlin hails the coup as a final victory ending negotiations with Allies or Russians, while Moscow calls on Austrians to join in liberation efforts and warns Hungary’s events signal Austria’s hour of decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Horthy
Ferenc Szalasi
Horthy
Berlin
Germany
Moscow
Budapest
Austria
Federal Communications Commission
Hungary
New East Prussia Drive Underway Amid Russian Offensive
London reports a large scale Russian attack toward East Prussia began near Vilkaviskis with heavy artillery bombing and tank infantry assaults. German defenses stabilized several penetrations as Memel and surrounding areas face pressure while Yugoslav fighting nears Belgrade and Warsaw awaits a major thrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
East Prussia
Vilkaviskis
Berlin
Memel
Tilsit
Hitler
East
Allied Push Seals Aachen Ring As Venray Front Holds
British and American forces drive into Venray eight miles from the Reich frontier while Aachen is encircled by U S troops. Allied pressure widens along a 50 mile front from Venray to Aachen with heavy artillery and tank losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Venray
Reich
Icans
Aachen
Vennay
Normandy
Tommies
Verray
Maas
Meuse
Siegfried City
Geilenkirchen
Germany
Gelenkirchen
Supreme Headquarters
Geilenkichen
Wursellen
Leopold Canal
Breskens
Berlin
Aachen-Venray
U. S. First Army
Crucifix Hill
de Aachen
Uae
Carol Remains Aboard Ship In New Orleans Harbor
Former king Carol of Romania stayed aboard the Argentine steamer Tunayan in New Orleans harbor as he planned a brief stay. He gave no comment and was accompanied by Mme Elena Lupesci. The pair arrived yesterday from Veracruz en route to Brazil aboard the Tunayan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Carol of Romania
New Omeleans
Carol
Mme
Elena Lupesci
Vera
Mexico
Brasil
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John A. Caddell
Los Angeles
Cal
Congressional Committee
Robert T. Morris
Jeffersonville
Ind
W. W. Glass
Neill G. Stevens
Huntsville
Hungerland
Sheffield
Ain. DeYoung
Tuscumbia
W. Hollingsworth
Jed Hunt
Sylacauga
Presbytery of
North Alabama
Presbyterian Church
DeMolay Commandery No
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
Guy Owen Jr
Oak Street
Owen
Charles L. Neely
Ft. Leonard Wood
L. C. Neely
Neely
Brooksville
Madge McCutcheon
Louisville, Ky
Sally
J. A. Garnett Sunlay
Charles McCutcheon
Louisville
Morris McCutcheon
Tennee
Valley Council Scouts
Erica
Lyons Hotel
Fred Moore
Fred Peek
Freddie
Nashville
J. B. Mullins, Jr
Cornelian Court Hotel
Lloyd L. Lively
Cullman
Pfe
Odie Cavnar
Camp Wheeler, Ga
First Methodist Church
Eee
F. K. Gamble
Paul Barlow
Pacific War Area
Dewitt Stringer
Panama Canal Zone
Falkville
Pvt
Lester L. Stinson
Falkville 1
United States Army
Pararoops
Ft. Benning
E. W. McLeod
Scottsboro
Guntersville
Mr McLeod
5Th Distri
Morgan, Limestone
Madison
Marshall
Jackson Counties
Prc
W. Tucker
A. B. Tucker
Lacey Springs 1
Ane
Sires
Senater
Fort
Ben
Ken Reynolds
Charles .H. McMurtry
Halsey-Mitscher
Marc A. Mitscher
Las MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
T. M. Davenport
Nicky
Davenport
Siam
Atlanta
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Morgan
Rhine
Henschel Tank Works
Betternhausen Ordnance Works
East Prussia Drive
Prussia
Narew
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Penge
Warsaw
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