Troop Train Collides With Freight Near Norton Kans
A troop train and a Rock Island freight collided head on last night six miles east of Norton Kansas injuring 29 soldiers and three trainmen. Auxiliary tracks are to be ready by 1 p.m. Traffic resumes on the Rock Island main line between Chicago and Denver.
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Norton
Kans
Rock Island Main
Chicago
Denver
Rock Island
Here
Spicer
Ker
Burlington
Harry Long
Goodland
Charles Petergon
Jerry Hallacy
Accient
Poles Plan Reassembly After Warsaw Uprising Withdrawal
Gen Bor says Polish forces will disperse from Warsaw and reassemble outside the capital after 34 days of bitter street fighting. Moscow disclaims uprising, London Poles blamed for lack of coordination. Old city left in ruin amid heavy bombardment and shelling.
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Bor
Warsaw
London
Red Army
Moscow
Italy
Russia
Old City
Nazi Atrocities in Rome Listed
In occupied Rome the Nazi security command ordered killings and injuries of 800 to 1,000 Romans with an equal number seriously wounded. Some were shot or beaten to death. The Allied Control Commission said those on the command rolls would be held responsible and three will be called to defend themselves before a court if ever found alive in Allied hands.
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Rome
Allied Control Commission
AAC
War Today: Nazi Fronts in Western Europe Threaten Collapse
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes wartime movements as Nazi forces race toward a fragile frontier in Western Europe. He predicts Finland’s capitulation will force Bulgaria to pivot, with Moscow warning Bulgaria and Tass noting German troop movements. Red troops near Romania loom as Sofia faces a tense, decisive moment.
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Finland
Europe
Fuehrer
Moscow
Balkan
Tass
Bulgaria
Cairo
Sofia
Red
Rumania
Oeaee
Spain Denies Hitler Haven Amid War Crisis
Spanish ambassador Juan Francisco de Cardenas stated that Spain has never contemplated providing a hiding place for enemies of the Allies. The denial responds to Moscow radio claims that Franco’s government harbored Axis fugitives and shadows fears neutrals may shelter Hitler as Germany could fall.
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Washington
Juan Francisco de Cardenas
Spain
Moscow
Hitler
Germany
Manager says Chevalier lives amid death rumors in France
Paris reports Maurice Chevalier's manager Max Ruppa believes the actor is alive despite rumors sparked by the assassination of a mayor with the same name. He recalled Chevalier last contacted July 15 as Maquis fought near Cannes, stressing Chevalier’s patriotism and lack of motive for harm.
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Paris
Maurice Chevalier
Max Ruppa
Chevalier
Cannes
France
Ruppa
Virgin Wool Definition Stated as Never Used Before
The term new or virgin wool refers to wool fibers that have not been previously used or processed. It denotes unaltered fibers prior to any wear or reuse, implying a pristine material suitable for textile production.
Roosevelt orders seizure of coal mines in Pennsylvania
President Roosevelt directs Interior Secretary Ickes to take possession of several Pennsylvania coal mines amid threatened strikes. War agencies must cooperate fully to keep production, with four named mines immediately seized and a broader list of 70 mines under review.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Aay
Ickes
Pennsylvania
War Manpower Commission
National Selective Service System
War Department
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Interior
George W. Taylor
War Labor Board
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
White House
Heisley Coal Company
Nantly-Glo
Imperial Coal Company
Nettleton
Monroe Mining Company
Revloc
The
United Mine Workers
Interior
Abe Fortas
Solid Fuels
Charles F. Potter
Taylor
Yanks See Noted Folies Bergère in Paris
A special liberation premiere of Folies Bergère delighted about 2000 American soldiers in a suburban theater under German occupation. Gen Newman praised the troops as the show, organized by the Ninth Air Force Engineer Command, offered rare entertainment after long work hours. A chorus kiss sparked a near stampede as soldiers tried to identify performers by name.
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Paris
United States
Ninth Air Force Engineer Command
Air Force
Army
Newman
Corp
D. C. Miller
San Francisco
Calif
John Hall
North Hollywood
Bob Stein
Jamaica
Long Island
Chester Wakula
Jersey City
N. J
John Kieser
Morton
Ill
Laurel Lyons
Los
Negro Dairymen to Meet in Decatur on Saturday
A meeting of Negro dairymen from Limestone Lawrence and Morgan counties will be held in Decatur at the farm and home demonstration agents office 311 Bank St on Saturday Sept 9 at 11 00 A M to outline a more economical program for dairy production through improved breeding feeding and herd care. Topics include permanent pastures winter clover grazing improved milking sanitation and cow care. Milk sellers at the local cheese plant should attend with reports on methods and cash income. Luncheon will be served after the meeting.
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Limestone
Lawrence
Morgan Counties
Decatur
Bank St
Iocal
Eastern Air Lines to Resume Service Among Southern Cities
The Civil Aeronautics Authority has granted Eastern Air Lines authority to resume flight service between Memphis Tennessee Tallahassee Florida and Dothan Alabama. The service was suspended for over a year as a war measure and will be restarted as soon as planes are available and ready for operation.
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Washington
Rtep
Andrews
Dala
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Eastern Air Lines
Memphis
Tenn
Tallahassee
Fla
Dothan
Ala
British Second Army Reaches Brussels as Allied Drive Advances
British forces under Lt. Gen. Miles C. Dempsey push toward Brussels at about ten miles per hour crossing the Belgian border near Tournai. Crowds cheer as tanks are showered with flowers while reports say American crews captured Perl near the Germany France Luxembourg border.
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Paris
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Belgium
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Miles C. Dempsey
Dempsey
Tournai
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Germany
Stockholm
Perl
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Luxembourg
Thionville
Interior
U. S
Orth
Aachen
Supreme Headquarters
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Charleroi
Etain
Verdun
Maas
Juliana Canal
Holland
Maastricht
Day of Liberation Began Says Eisenhower to Belgians
General Dwight D. Eisenhower broadcast to Belgium and Luxembourg announcing the start of their liberation and urging citizens to serve in the battle. He praised their endurance under Nazi rule and expressed confidence in their reliability to aid the effort.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower
Belgium
Luxembourg
Allied Advance Presses Through Belgium and Holland Front
Allied columns move toward Charleroi and Mons with pushes to Namur and near Aachen as German defenses collapse. Reports from Patton and Hodges describe rapid advances past Meuse crossings and toward the Rhine, with Dutch liberation signals and heavy fighting around Brest and Le Havre.
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Aire
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Calais
Dunkerque
le Havre
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Breton
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Belgem
Warnin
Rnard
French Reach Villefranche After Rearguard Push
Georges Bria reports from Rome that on September 4 German rear-guard actions were repulsed as French forces reached Villefranche, signaling a shift on the Italian Front.
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George Bria Rome
Villefranche
Planes Clear Islands Path In Pacific Offensive
Allied forces push toward the Philippines clearing approaches to the southern islands after two heavy raids on Davao. Japanese defenses step up with mobilization plans as Tokyo signals broader operations toward Formosa and the Bonin islands. Coastal and inland actions span Burma to Lingling with allied advances and renewed Japanese reinforcements.
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Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Philippo
Philippines
MacArthur
Davao
Will
Palau
Tokyo
U. S
Formosa
China
Moluccas
Hongkong
Iwo
Bonin
U.S
Lingling
Allied push nears end of German hold in southern France
The 7th Army advanced with Germans retreating toward the Reich as French columns moved toward Villefranche and Americans near Montrevel repulsed a rear guard counterattack. Lyon evacuation was claimed by Germans but Allied HQ noted patrols entered the city. Bourg-En-Bresse saw sharp fighting as German escape routes were threatened amid persistent Allied air attacks.
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Seventh Army
Reich
Villefranche
Lyon
Montrevel
Alexander M. Patch
Bourg-En-Bresse
France
19Th Army
Ed Seamans Dies After An Illness
Ed Seamans died yesterday afternoon at his home in Austin ville after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 3:30 PM Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery near Florence, with interment there. Mutual Service directing. The cortege leaves the funeral home at 2 PM. He is survived by three brothers Lewis Arthur and Willis Seamans and two sisters Mrs Louise McMurray and Mrs B Puckett.
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Ed Seamans
Austinville
Oakwood Cemetery
Florence
Lewis
Arthur
Willis Seamans
Louise McMurray
B. Puckett
Allied push nears Lyon after retreating German forces
Allied and French patrols entered Lyon from three directions though the city was not seized. An airfield east of Lyon was captured as German remnants of the 19th Army fled toward the Fatherland while air forces attacked scattered groups along the Saone valley north of Villefranche. Fighting near Montrevel Certines and Ceyzerrat was stiff with tank supported German counterattacks repulsed and bridges across the Rhone and Saone remaining few.
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Montre- Vel
France
Thay
19Th Army
Saone
Villefranche
Bourg-En-Bresse
Montrevel
Certines
Bourg
Ceyzerrat
Rhone
Docket lists multiple offenses and local hospital moves
Twenty eight cases appear on the city docket including prohibitions, improper parking fines, public drunkenness, fighting and speeding penalties. Ambulance transfers report Mrs. Rost and infant, Mrs. Sarles and infant, hospital to home moves, and several hospital infirmary admissions and discharges.
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Fred Rost, Jr
Decatur General Hospital
Tenth Avenue East
Brown's
G. A. Sarles, Jr
Seventh Avenue West
Negro in slaying case linked to rapist arrest in Montgomery
Police in Montgomery say they have no concrete evidence linking Worley James Hart to the Mrs. Esther Drew slaying of June 16. James, a 32 year old Negro, was extradited from Indiana on rape charges and faces burglary and robbery warrants. Detective Chisholm calls him the lead suspect in the Drew case.
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Ala
Ralph B. King
Worley James
Worley
James Hart
Uncle
Ind
Esther Drew
Monthry
King
James
Drew
Malcolm Mike Chisholm
Muncie
Roosevelt backs bill for Puerto Rico self government
President Roosevelt urged House passage of S 1407 to grant Puerto Rico elected governor and expanded local self government. He argued the island has political maturity and wide support from Puerto Ricans and continental experts, signaling a liberal policy toward dependent areas. The measure, amended, passed the Senate and awaits House action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Puerto Rico
Bell
D-Mo
House Insular Committee
Puerto, Rico
United States Senate
Cong
Philippines
House Insular Affairs Committee
Delano Park Draws Visitors for Weekend Recreation
Delano Park hosted families from Hartselle Birmingham and Decatur this weekend. Children enjoyed swings slides and games while adults golfed and picnicked. Local residents Joyce Goforth Martha Henry and Sheron Slaten were noted among regulars and visitors alike. The piece highlights wholesome community recreation and mentions several families and visiting couples.
Marines Return From the Pacific in Atlanta
Ten U S Marines arrive at Atlanta Union Station by a special car after battles in the South Pacific. Georgia men include Pfc White Fayetteville holder Navy Cross and Silver Star for Cape Gloucester heroism. Platoon Sgt Paul Barton Savannah Macon. Tech Sgt Samuel O Penland Jr Ellijay. Pvt Fetner Wadley Ala served 12 months with Alaska guard unit.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Clarence Edward Dew
Beaufort
S. C
Olen D. Skipper
Ala
Robert H.sadler
Hicke Ory
Miss
Je F. Hull
Chattanooga
Tenn
Walter W. Davis
Crescent City
Fla
Tom W. Skinner
Greenville
C. W. Fetner
Wadley
Fetner
South Pacific
Alaska
Regular Refuses His Purple Heart
Miami Beach Florida reports Sergeant Peter F Quirk a four year Army veteran in New Guinea this year refused a Purple Heart for a leg wound. He says it was minor and he treated it with a handkerchief and did not report the injury. The veteran is at the redistribution station awaiting reassignment.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Peter F
New Guinea
Quirk
Army Air Forces
Goodyear Beats Athens in Park Softball Bout
In Lena Tennessee Goodyear defeated Athens 16 to 5 on Sunday afternoon at the park. The crowd filled the grand stand and cars lined the grounds as the softball season winds down. Credit goes to Alvis Briscoe whose tireless support and war-time duties helped make this season the park’s most successful yet.
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Goodyear
Athens
Alvis Briscoe
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