Memphis horse show prizes awarded across multiple classes
The Memphis event crowned champions in three gaited and five gaited categories. Roswell Georgia’s Stylish won grand championship. Magnolia Farms Nelli Pidgeon upset America Beautiful for the three gaited title. City Girl claimed the walking grand championship with Sailor Boy and Vanity tying for other top awards. Clifton Storm led the hunter stakes.
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Memphis
Roswell
Grassview Farms
Grassview
Cnd
Blue Hawaii
Stables
Rochester
Mich
Genius
Sarabeth Wilhite
Cookeville
Lady Babette
J. L. Younghusband
Chicago
City Girl
M. J
Baton Rouge
Citherry Wilson
J. W. Werner
Jonesboro
Sailor Boy
Charles E. Byron
Nashville
Vanity
Victor Weil
Elberon
Ace Command
Daneshall Stables
Loille
Sir Laurel
Rs. R. C. Flanery
Northbrook
Clifton Storm
Maj
Raymond C. Stone
Surrender Overture by Elsner Aims at Reich Return
Former field commander at Biarritz Elsner, assigned Aug 26 to gather Nazi units along the Spanish border and the Bay of Biscay, faced fierce air attacks and Maquis fire. He offered surrender but insisted on laying down arms only to the American army, drawing vengeance from French underground fighters.
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Elsner
Biarritz
Bay of Biscay
Reich
Airmen Play Key Role in Surrender In France
U S Ninth Air Force units supported Patton’s advance and shielded the Third Army as Gen Erich Elsner and 20 000 German troops surrendered near the Loire. Thunderbolt groups destroyed hundreds of vehicles and ammo dumps in Poitiers Chateauroux and Bourges. Leyland received a commendation from Lt Gen William Simpson for the 19th tactical air command’s role.
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Austin Bealmear
U. S. Ninth Airforce
Arters
France
Erich Elsner
Otto P. Weyland
Windom Place
Washington, D. C
Loire River
Ninth Army
Elsner
19Th Tactical Air Command
U. S
Ninth Air Force
Third Army
Patton
Reich
Dijon
Swiss
Tactical Air Command
William L. Curry
Raleigh
N. C
Joseph L. Laughlin
Omaha
Neb
Poitiers
Chateauroux
Bourges
Anthony Grosetta
Turgon
Ariz
Issoudun
Leyland
William Simpson
Most Far Eastern artists paint more than they see
A fragmented note wonders if Far Eastern painters express inner vision beyond observable reality, contrasting direct sight with imaginative interpretation. The brief asks whether artistry transcends mere replication through mood, symbolism, and personal style.
Stock market mixed as war and election concerns weigh
New York trading sees scattered favorites up but leaders lacking bids. Allies in Germany and Holland depress risk appetite amid reconversion fears. Some buyers await Novem ber election clues. Aviation shares gain late, with October liquidation and price shifts. Butter firm in Chicago with large receipts. eggs steady.
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New York
Germany
Holland
Cotton Market Rises on Parity Talks and Hedge Selling
New reports of agitation by cotton state representatives for full parity prompt trade and commission buying in New York. Distant months weak to discount while nearby gains are limited by hedge selling as buyers seek parity and market support.
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N.Y
New York
Turner Delivers Rotary Quiz at Decatur Meeting
Decatur Rotarians heard a quiz program led by Holmes Turner secretary of the Athens Rotary club. New member Robert McRight of the Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts was introduced. Guests included Leonard Moody Paul Warrick R H Horton J H Pressley Alfred Rose and Cullom Walker. The Rotary Institute of International Understanding will be held in October at Riverside High School with tickets soon available.
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Decatur
Holmes Turner
Athens Rotary Club
James L. Rankin
Decatur Club
Cornelian Court Hotel
Leonard Moody
U. S. Navy
Paul Warrick
R. H. Horton
J. H. Pressley
Dallas
Texas
Alfred Rose
Cullom Walker
Birmingham
Robert McRight
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Harry Higdon
Turner
Maynard Layman
Rotary
Rotary International
Rotary Institute of International Understanding
Riverside High School
Nips Fight to Reopen Ledo Burma Link and Peleliu Defense
The report notes Chinese retaking the Ledo Burma road segment but Japanese holdouts on both sides. Marines, veterans of Guadalcanal, cleared coral ridges at Peleliu amid counterattacks with heavy tank losses. A spokesman calls the operation slow as uphill gains persist and Adm Nimitz announces casualty figures.
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Hengiang
Ledo-Burma
China
Peleliu
Guadalcanal
Vern Haugland
0. C. Co Pamg
Nimitz
Funeral for Hart seller resident Miss Martha Aycock
Miss Martha Aycock dies after long illness from infantile paralysis. Funeral services set this afternoon at Herring with Rev. Henry Hurst officiating. She leaves her mother Mrs. Sarah Aycock, two brothers J T Aycock and W T Aycock, two sisters Mrs C F Sandlin and Mrs J T Foster, with burial in adjacent Peck Cemetery. Pallbearers named Sam Seaples Terry Dobbs Mitchell Dobbs Lee.
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Martha Aycock
Hartseller
Henry Hurst
Peck
Sam Ooeerren Seaples
Terry Dobbs
Dlin
Mitchell Dobbs
Leee
Navy reports losses in hurricane strike near Atlantic
The Navy announced the loss of destroyer Warrington and two Coast Guard vessels Jackson and Bedloe in the recent Atlantic hurricane. About 230 aboard the Warrington perished with rescuers picking up survivors including Commander Samuel Frank Quarles, while casualty lists for the Jackson and Bedloe were incomplete. Next of kin are being informed as details are confirmed.
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Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Warrington
Jackson
Bedloe
Samuel Frank Quarles
Nathalie
Ackson
D. Call
Ae Navy
Deent
Island of Three Square Miles Faces Japanese Aggression
On the 13th anniversary of Manchuria events Japan broadcasts from a wooded low island area as Nipponese forces admit U S air superiority dominates the Pacific. Japan estimates 3600 casualties or losses while American planes operate from China and Tokyo warns of near approach to vital defenses.
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Manchuria
Japan
Pacific
U. S
China
Tokyo
Police Probe Puzzler On Fifth Avenue Injury Case
Patrolmen uncover raincoat, thermos, blood pools and a .32 pistol as witnesses link property to George Gibson. Gibson, found at his home in semi conscious state, cannot recall the assault in the 1600 block on Fifth Avenue. Dr. Roan confirms head injuries around six Sunday morning and police continue investigations.
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Fifth Avenue
McCall
Parker
George Gibson
Gibson
Fourth Avenue South
Mr. Gibson
A.M. Roan
J. Roan
Lewis flimsy foe off ballot in UMW presidential race
Ray Edmundson of Springfield Illinois, leader of the autonomy movement, is ruled off the ballot as a candidate for John L. Lewis. The convention backed the decision noting Edmundson is not in good standing and not employed around the mines. Officers election set by referendum in December.
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Cincinnati
Ray Edmundson
Springfield
Ill
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Edmundson
UMW
Congress seeks independent Pearl Harbor probe five man committee
Representative Harness of Indiana introduces a resolution for a special five member panel to investigate the Pearl Harbor attack. The panel could subpoena White House State Department and Army and Navy records and report within 30 days. He argues for accountability before the upcoming election and cites alleged negligence in high office. The Army and Navy have already begun closed hearings under congressional mandate.
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Washington
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Representative Harness
R-Ind
House
Pacific
White House
State Department
Army and Navy
Army
Japan
Navy
Allied Invasion Advances Across Dutch Border and German Fronts
Allied forces pushed from Nijmegen toward Germany as airborne landings secured coastal positions and harbor approaches. Luftwaffe defenses collapsed under 3,000 Allied sorties and a 4,000 ton bombardment while Eisenhower reported pockets of Aachen cleared and the advance into the Rhine region continuing.
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Schelde-Meuse
Schelde Ae
Holland
Paris
Hague
Nijmegen
Bulge
Supreme Energees
Berlin
Neerpelt
Maastricht
Eindhoven
Second Army
Gheel
Tilburg
Eisenhower
Aachen
Hodges
Rhine
Duren
Cologne
Germany
Rott
Echternach
Bollendorf
Trier
The
Reich
Wallendorf
Algiers
Brest
Brittany
U. S
Orleans
France
House rejects travel pay for war workers amid demobilization debate
The House voted 293 to 90 to oppose senate backed travel pay for war workers as conferees seek common ground on demobilization. Chairman Doughton argued the treasury cost and policy shift are unjustified. The session then tackled extending unemployment coverage to 3.1 million federal workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Doughton
D-N. C
Ways and
Treasury
Damage suit filed in circuit court for $5000
Jack Wasson pro ami sues S. M. Nelson et al for $5000 in injuries from August 26 when a truck driven by minor A Z Watson collided with a horse on West Hickory Street Hartselle near Booth Warehouse. Plaintiff says permanent injuries and multiple cuts and bruises from the incident.
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Jack Wasson
Pro Ami
S. M. Nelson
Allies Repel German Push At Aachen And Duren
Front dispatch reports heavy German artillery and assault waves near Aachen and Duren as American forces hold ground. Ninth Army at Beaugency ends a Dutch rail strike analysis with 1 000 Flying Fortresses.
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Aachen
Cologne
Rhine
Normandy
Courtney H. Hodges
Scandinavian Telegraphic Bureau
Germany
Duren
U. S. First Army
Prum
Trier
Third Army
Strasbourg
Luneville
Nancy
Metz
Moselle
Paris
Belfort
France
Modane
Italy
Ninth Army
Beaugency
Orleans
Decatur General Hospital Roundup and Local Notices
Decatur General Hospital saw several admissions and discharges including Mrs D Berrett from hospital to home in Flint and Mr and Mrs Charles Baker welcoming a daughter at the hospital. Other patients include Mrs Hyson Lynch and Bryan Woodard at Baughs infirmary. Major events include Elizabeth Lamon’s promotion to first lieutenant and local births at Decatur General. The First Ward PTA sets a meeting for Tuesday at 2 45 PM with mothers urged to attend. Pfc John Hampton visits from Camp Atterbury for a few days.
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D. Berrett
Decatur General Hospital
Flint
Brown's
Charles W. Baker
Columbia Circle
PTA
Allied forces push to San Marino frontier after sharp fighting
Allied forces surged to the borders of the San Marino cone as aircraft and artillery hit enemy emplacements. British troops drove the enemy from Cerasolo near Romini, seized high ground along the Ausa valley, and heavy clashes continued on Monte Olivo with rising casualties and several prisoners taken.
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San Marino
Cerasolo
Romini
Ausa
Monte Olivo
Japanese defense line at Yungmire and Waitsap
A proposed defense junction at Yungmire and Waitsap would protect Japanese interests from eastern attacks and block Chinese forces aiming to penetrate Soiraca to disrupt American landings on the China coast.
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Yungmire
Waitsap
Soiraca
China
New Orleans Jax Eliminated In Second Round
Cleveland Ohio September 18 The New Orleans Jax, 1943 titleholders, were eliminated in the second round of the amateur softball tournament at Lakewood Elks Field. The Louisiana team lost 1 to 0 on two hits by the Phoenix.
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Cleveland, O
New Orleans
Lakewood Elks Field
Phoenix
Greeks Fight Grudge War Near Rimini Front
Greek troops push with Canadians and British toward Rimini as they avenge past battles in Albania and North Africa. Captain John Arbouzis commands a small force holding a village under heavy German mortar and counterattack fire. An education officer warns against reports that Greeks go mad with rage under Nazi leadership.
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Lynn Heinzerlin
Adriatic
Albania
Alamein
Marano
Rimini
John Arbouzis
Allied Air Offensive and German Counter Moves Detailed
Allied air operations over the continent report heavy bomber and fighter activity. RAF Lancasters hit a German ammunition dump near Holland while large Nazi formations threatened Pomerania and Meckl enburg. SHAEF noted 4 000 sorties with 7 500 tons of bombs and minimal RAF losses.
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Holland
Bremen
Pomerania
Baltic
Mecklenburg
Hungary
Shaef
Boulogne
Ariz Ramblers Edge Jax 1–0 in Lowell Round One
Safeties in the final inning produced the winning run as the Ramblers from Arizona beat Jacksonville 1 to 0 on Saturday night in the first round. Cleveland Erin may be a typo for Cleveland.
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Ariz
Ramblers
Jax
Cleveland Erin
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