Allies Attack Sicily Front In Pacific War Tone
A wartime dispatch reports violent explosions across Tauro and Palm, with Axis forces deprived of respite by widespread bombing in southern regions. U S naval forces supported the assault, targeting railways roads and power installations near Giele Tauro and Palm, as remnants of Axis and Trellas forces fled Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Axis
United States Naval Forces
Els
Actaf
Orne Sayenthwey
Belize
Giela Taure
Palmi
Geif
Giele
Messing
Sicily
Tehigen
Angitole
Pont
Tera
Marketing Research Council For South Urged In NRPB Study
A Southeastern Regional Planning Commission report urged the National Resources Planning Board to create a marketing council to develop an adequate program for Alabama Georgia Mississippi North and South Carolina and Tennessee. It calls for postwar water resource development, social security for agricultural workers, and Forest land use to support industry and regional growth.
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Marketing Research Council For South
Washington
Warksung Research Council
Southeastern Regional Planning Commission
Nateen Resouces Planning Board
Ila
Hudsey
Alabama
Fords
Georgia
Missssippi
North
South Carolina
Tennaange
Southeast
Soruzh
Invasion News and Allied Stance Across The Front
World Today reports a German invasion fleet massing in the Mediterranean as Allied command readies forces for imminent action. British Eighth Army and French commands prepare for any minute advance while Axis bombardments reach coastal targets near Sicily. Red Army pressure threatens Kharkov corridors as Pacific theatre notes Japanese activity amid chaotic fronts.
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Mediterranean
Bisane
A. & Maventh
Ciela Tago
Palni
Soviets Press Advance Toward Kharkov Rail Lines
Soviet forces push through heavy German resistance south of Kharkov aiming to sever two rail escape lines and complete the Kharkov estate corridor. Zenyev seized in a decisive assault near Kharkov, with 1,200 German casualties. additional gains reported near Bryansk and other fronts.
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Moscow
Kharkov
Ukraine
Zenyev
Zeyev
Kharkov-Lazovaya
Kharkov-Kramogray
Kharkov Estate
Kharkov - Poltava
NBC
Kharkovy
Zmyey
Bryanek
Bryansk
Demensk
Eaid
Beryezovke
Malinka
Strategy Talks Seen As Linking Red Offensive Strategy
Reported at Allied strategy conferences between Roosevelt and Churchill, the plan speeds invasion of Europa to exploit the Russian push on Germany’s eastern flank. The talks entered a second day as roselaw efforts pursue a high-stakes campaign shaping the eventual defeat of Germany.
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Quebec
Europa
Germany
Roosevelt
Churchill
Fort Deposit Pair Named a Federal Peonage Indictment
Washington AP reports Attorney General Biddle announced a federal grand jury in Mobile Alabama indicted O Neal Bodlford and Ralph McGaugh both of Fort Deposit Alabama on three counts civil rights conspiracy kidnapping and peonage in connection with the holding of Luther Carter a Negro farm hand. The men allegedly beat Carter at a sawmill in Bay Minette and attempted to return him to Bodiford's farm to work off a debt. Maximum penalties include fines up to 5000 and up to ten years imprisonment per count. The case followed FBI investigation and was handled by Albert J Tulley VA Attorney for the southern district of Alabama.
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Washington
Biddle
Mobile
Ala
O'néal Bodlford
Ralph McGaugh
Fort Deposit
Luther Carter
Carter
Bodiford
Bay Minette
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Agy Mill
Albert J. Tulley
Southern District of
Alabame
War Loan Campaign To Be Talked Here
Alabama officials plan a meeting in Dothan on August 27 to discuss the Third War Loan drive. State War Finance Chairman Ed Leigh McMillan will preside, outlining goals with Vice Chairman Frank P. Samford and executive manager Merc Ray Clement Me. Attendees include district and county chairmen from multiple counties, detailing organized efforts across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alabama War Finances Committee
Dothan
Ed Leigh McMilan
Brewton
McMillan
Frank P. Samford
Merc Ray Clement
Samford
Clement
Sim Thomas
Befaula
Houston County
Cyde Uovern
Heary County
W. L. Woodham
Abbevilla
John B. White
Headland
Barbour County
Mm Thocies
Fufeul
James Daniel
Clayton
Dale County
J. L. Barnes
Cuark
Coffee County
Doher
Tike
J. Aba Wuey
Enterprise
Geneve
Laster L Thomp, Jr Naan Ve
Application Filed For Coroner's Job In Dothan
Arthur Lane of Dothan, former Houston County coroner, filed to fill the unexpired term of Sam L. Spivey who died Tuesday. Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner said a vacancy exists and the governor may appoint. Spivey had been elected in 1940. an amendment set November 1943 election then every four years. If no other candidate appears, Lane could serve the remaining two years until the next general election in 1948. County offices to be filled next year include two justices of the peace, a constable, a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Dothan, superintendent of education, and board of education members.
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Arthur Lane
Dothan
Houston County
Sam L. Spivey
Saxon P. Poyner
Foyner
Rince Spivey
Poyner
Lane
Bent
Court of Common Pleas
Board of Education
Philippines Faced with Japan’s Pattern of “Independence”
Washington AP reports President Mansel J. Quezon warned Filipinos to scrutinize Japan’s so-called independence moves seen in Korea Manchuria and occupied Chinese provinces. He cautioned that real freedom may be postponed if Japan’s promises mask imperial aims.
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Washington
Philippines
Japan
Eands
Korea
Manchuria
China
Mansel J. Queson
Jepend
AEF Fails Jap Effort To Take Vella Lavella
Allied headquarters in the Southwest Pacific report the Japanese failed to take Vella Lavella Island in their first attempt to retake it. After a brief, early morning landing, hundreds of barge troops were killed or captured. estimates say 1,500 to 2,200 attackers, with under 300 reaching safety. Ground action was not yet reported.
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Southwest Pacific
Ea U
Vella Lavella
Clamous
Wiliam F. Halsey, Jr
South Pacific Command
New Georgia
Safaland
Wolly Lavelle
U. B
Nemier
Pay and Penalty Changes May Spur Coal Production
Washington officials see new pay incentives and penalties as a path to avoid a coal strike. Higher earnings arise from a longer eight hour shift with time and a half pay, while penalties hit the United Mine Workers treasury under the War Labor Board. Changes hinge on government actions and union compliance, with the eight hour day framed as a potential gain for Lewis and the union amid evolving rules and contracts.
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Joseph 4
Loftur Washington
Ickes
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
WLB
Ckes
UMW
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Congress
Goion
Mlinois
Lawin
Jeadership
U S Changes Air Corps Commanders In India Theater
Maj. Gen. Clayton I. Bissell of Kane Pennsylvania relinquished command of the U S 10th Air Force in India. Brig. Gen. Howard C. Davidson of Washington DC succeeds him. Davidson, 35 years old, a West Point grad, has been flying since 1916 and aided in India and China during a prior mission.
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Bombay
Clayton I. Bissell
Kane
U. S. 10Th Air Force
India
Howard C. Davidson
Washington
Burma
Thia Theater
Davidson
Wast Point
China
Wharton
Tex
Thaji U. & Air Force
Prowler Calls On Jeff Street
A prowler visited the residence of E. G. Callirs at 207 Jeff Street but fled before officers arrived after a 10 43 report. Police found no evidence of entry and suspected the intruder fled during notification.
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E. G. Callirs
Jeff Street
Allied air fleets renew daylight assault over English Channel
Allied planes fly daylight over the English Channel in a two hour strike against Axis fortifications near Dover. Bombers and fighters roar over the coast as the raid continues. In New York, CIO allied union members picket the New York World Telegram building protesting columnist statements, marching orderly around the block.
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London
English Channel
Strait of Dover
NEW York
National Maritime Union
CIO
New York World-Telegram
Weatbrook Pegter
Fish Burps and Grunts Throw Off Earwatch on Submarines
Washington AP reports the Fish and Wildlife Service says small fish create noises such as burps purr drum and teeth grinding underwater vibrations audible to submariners with earphones. Navy aided recordings aim to distinguish fish sounds from enemy propellers to avoid misreads.
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Washington
Cobmarines
Dave
Fish and Wildlife Service of the Interior Department
Ickes
F. and W. Service
F. and
W Service
Navy
Berlin Government Move Report Triggers Air Raid Fears
Reports claimed the whole German government had left Berlin amid unconfirmed broadcasts from Algiers via Associated Press. Observers in London weighed evacuation of offices to Vienna or Breslau, with fears of records loss and a potential open city status bid for Berlin. Estimates suggested millions in civil and military roles tied to the capital.
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London
United Nationa Radio
Algiera
Bern
Adolf Hitler
Voalkiech
Berlin
Associated Praag
Vienna
Line
Breslau
Hamburg
Rome
Wea
Eastern Front
Europa
P Wona
Belin
Three Escape Injuries In Night Car Truck Crash
Patrolman Earl Henley of the Alabama State Highway Patrol reported a late night crash near Henry and Houston County Line. Lt James F Haslam of Napier Field, driving the automobile, was with Mildred Catherine Katrick, Napier Field nurse. Dol phon Croaby of Freeport, Calif., drove the gasoline truck. Haslam’s car sideswiped the truck causing it to overturn. both occupants of the automobile escaped injuries. Further investigation pending.
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Henry and
Houston
Bombing Losses Back Allied Air Power Signal
Washington AP report says mounting Allied heavy bomber losses over Europe signal growing air power and larger air campaigns. Data show 41 bombers and 1 fighter lost to Berlin and Peenemunde raids. Regensburg and Schweinfurt losses include 44 heavy bombers, 1 fighter-bomber and 5 fighters missing. Marsa lines raid also noted. Officials stress losses must be weighed against objective reach and production. In July the 2nd Air Force lost 108 heavy bombers but delivered 3,000 tons, downing 606 enemy planes. prior month 65 bombers lost with 12,458 tons dropped and 304 aircraft shot down.
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William Frye Washington
Europe
Army Air Forces
America
Germany
Tatanes
FR. A. F
Berlin
Peenemuende
U. & Bth Air Force
Regensburg
Schweinfurt
North Africa
Marselines
Cressiog
Jamsea
2Th Air Force
Henry Farmers Seek Soldier Help in Peanuts Harvest
In Henry County a request seeks 275 soldiers for two to three weeks starting September 6 to harvest peanut crops. Twenty nine farmers qualify as unable to find local labor and have arranged transport, payments, and school cooperation while volunteer soldiers may receive brief furloughs to assist farms.
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Abbeville
BP, Davis
Extension Service
Aulture
Henry County
We. D. Wetmter
Thean
Ecampa Meer
Reinforcements Reported Amid Invasion Note
British sources report German divisions moving to Italy from France and Germany amid a looming invasion. Allies and radio broadcasts hint at a possible continental strike soon, with Germany expected to fortify southern Italy and draw forces northward toward key passes in the Brescia area.
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Lewis Hawking
London
Wastern
France
Toulon
Italiern
High Command
Pat Thota
Europe
Naples
de Fanca
Italy
Ttedy
Spesier
Bologna
Rimini
Menege
United Nations
Algiers
BBC
Patriata
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New Guinea
NEA
Aftmarshal
Hermann Gosring
Luftwaffe Auxiliary Corps
Goering
Luftwaffe
Stockholm
U. S
Prowler
Jeff
Grmans
Henry
Allied Radio
England
Britain
Wen
Alliea
Associated Preas
Bresner Pass
Associated Prem
Relé
Tunisian
Biscete
Madrid
Associabed
Prova
Goa
Etornbower
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