Americans Gaining Despite Set-Backs War Report
War editor Edward J. Dennery reports Allied forces pressing German lines on multiple fronts. U S First Army breaches Liettried Line near Prum while Seventh Army advances toward Belfort Gap. In the Vosges, Patch’s units gain up to three miles amid heavy fire as British forces steady at Nijmegen. Soviet advances push toward Belgrade and Szeged as Allied air power targets Ruhr and Rhine oil and rail centers.
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Edward J. Dennery
Vamen
Belfort
Wguibgsn
Rhineland
Alps
Westma Front
U. S First
En Oire
Liettried
Berlin
Belson
Vosges
Second Army
Holland
Nijmegen
Halland
Calais
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav
Danube River
Romania
Balkanes
Moscow
Hungary
Btershyi Tito
Negoun
Tito
Belgrade
Szeged
Ruhr
Rhine Valley
Congress Called National Cotton Conference To Save Industry
Washington AP reports a week long national cotton conference was called by a House agriculture planning group. The December 4 meeting aims to unite producers spinners ginners warehousemen crushers bankers and railroads to study the industry’s peril and seek coordinated actions amid internal divisions and looming danger to American cotton. Chairman Pace of Georgia warned the industry faces destruction and urged a unified plan with government officials and lawmakers.
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Washington
Pace D. - Ga
Pace
Georgia
Free For Asthma During Summer
A dramatic plea offers a free trial of a remedy from Frontier Asthma Co. at 183 N Frontier Ride, 402 Niagara 41, Mallale 1, N.Y. The ad targets severe asthma sufferers, claiming relief from summer wheeze and sleepless nights and invites readers to request the free trial without cost.
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Frontier Asthma Ce
Frontier Ride
Niagare
Mallale
N.Y
New Mexico Considers Coffee Rationing Change
The New Mexico Office of Price Administration briefly announced a coffee ration return for Stamp No. 41 in War Ration Book Four at one pound per six weeks, but withdrew the order as premature after Washington guidance. A spokesman said rationing is being considered to counter uneven shipments from South American growers, with a decision postponed to urge resumed shipments.
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Albuquerque
API
New Mexico
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Washington
Wright
Vad
Fortress Ghost Ship Flew Across England Unable To Land
An American Fortress Mew, laden with several tons of bombs, crossed Britain uncrewed after the crew bailed out as engines burned. The automatic pilot steered the craft across rural areas for over 60 miles before it headed to sea and presumably crashed in the Atlantic after fuel ran out.
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London
England
Jana
Atlantic
George
North Sea
Coutryside
Liverpool
Cotton industry faces three major postwar threats
Pace warned that after the war the cotton sector will face a surplus of at least 12,000,000 bales, production in forest countries rising to serious levels, and growing competition from synthetic fibers like rayon and nylon. Subsidies, crop control, and price policy will also be discussed.
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Pace
Reductions in ODT personnel across southeast
The Office of Defense Transportation will shrink its Southeast region by October 15, cutting offices from 24 to 3 and eliminating about 135 jobs. Closures include Aubville, Wilmauga, Wains ton Sultan, Chat-Weimoga, Augusta, Mace, Waterets, Orlandy, and Tallahassee. Several district managers will become directors as the area expands.
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Atlanta
APO
Dinsie Dé Ducan
Utuee
Defense
Listict Transportaban
Pereunne
John G. Caley
Oftcen
Aulanta
J. R. Willams
Aesistant
Ralph H. Cannon
Allania
Raleigh
H. B. Roseman
Columbia
5. C
W. A. Moore
Augusta
South Carolina
Alfred Bohten
Chartone
N.C
L. F. Manneschrudt
Charlotte
Nashville
Montgomery
Alex J. R. Haraisch
Jackson, Mise
MU. Rast
Willontinue
Savannah
Clark T. Lyndon
Birmingham
George T. Curry
Welfare Budget Upped by Alabama Alcohol Revenues
The Alabama Welfare Department set its fiscal year budget at 9 140 140 aided by added alcoholic beverage revenues. Despite higher aid, only 48 percent of necessities reached the needy. In the past month 38 017 families received aid, and 20 547 aged families got grants of 17 29 each. The Welfare Board also adopted new standards for child care institutions and maternity homes.
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Miss Dunn
Wellere Board
Allies At Caesar Crossing Near Rimini Amid Furiously Fought Battle
Allied forces push to secure a small bridgehead across the Fiumicino River northwest of Rimini as Americans hold a rain swept mountain salient. British Eighth Army advances face strong German counterattacks while supply routes suffer flood damage and mule trains stall.
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Rome
Fiumieino River
Rimini
Fiumicino
Fraternities Show Increase In Alabama
In Tuscaloosa AP reports 70 percent of University of Alabama male students are in fraternities this year versus 35 percent before the war. Interfraternity council president Olimer Trigg notes many houses have been run and 18 others opened. he says groups have as many as members.
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Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Olimer Trigg
Interfraternity Council
Trigg
Marcarye
Dawn Likker Trade Pickin Up A Bit
Birmingham AP reports rising Dawn Likker trade activity across the four state Susta District and territories. James T. Rogers, in charge at the Birmingham office, notes 146 pills served in the sixth district, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, with Hawes and Puerto Rico referenced for the rest of counts.
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Birmingham
Hawes
Puerto Rico
James T. Rogers
Caroline Rogers
Haewan
Dutch Guide to War News Reveals Dutch Loyalty
James Spliger of Fayetteville, Ark, describes Dutch language and culture during wartime. He notes Dutch use of orange decorations for Queen Wilhelmina, contrasts Dutch Patriotism with Belgian tensions, and observes the impact of the war on homes under German occupation.
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Echough
James Spliger
Fayetteville
Oro
France
Holland
Belgium
Normandy
Wilhelmina
House of Orange
Leopold
Contested 1940 Campaign Feuds Split Parties Across States
Amid turmoil in 1940 politics Dewey rebuttals Roosevelt attacks after a cross country tour. Democratic PAC leaders accuse Dewey of deception while Hillman Browder denounce Roosevelt’s speech as indispensably aiding the left. In Louisiana and Texas factions form against a fourth term with new slates and ballot fights.
Guam natives welcome returning Americans in offensive end date
On Guam a Chamorro population welcomed the returning Yanks as the offensive claimed to end on August 10. Honolulu recorded a 50 minute air raid alert its first in nearly nine months, later deemed friendly. Tokyo radio noted many residents leaving Manila after heavy US naval and air strikes near the capital.
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Guam
United States
Honolulu
Tts
Tokyo
Manila
Philippine
WPB reorganizes as Krug takes acting chair in reconversion push
The War Production Board gains a firmer hand under acting chair Krug after Nelson departs for China. Krug vows to curb dissension and accelerate reconversion, aiming to lift production controls by V Day and open 38 percent of orders while prioritizing speed and efficiency in the wartime shift.
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Europe
WPH
Nelson
Tam
Cap
Krug
Polish War Leaders Clash in Moscow Over Bor Numerowski
In Moscow a Polish Committee of National Liberation leader denounced Gen Bor Numerowski as a criminal and claimed he never set foot in Warsaw during the fighting. Moscow officials demand Raczkiewicz’s removal and push for a democratic constitution over London favored rule.
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Alex Singleton
London
Tadeus Bornumerowski
Polish Committee of National Liperation
Moscow
Aloscow Group
Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz
Kazimuircz Sosnkowski
Bor
Jangun
Raczkiewicz
Grubha Morawsk
Polish Committee of National Liberation
Mihail Rola Zymiersk
Thargec Bor
Warsaw
Morawski
Rola Zymierski
Morinski
Anti Roosevelt Ticket Ruled Out In Alabama Ballot
Judge Walter B. Jones of the Montgomery area court ruled the Anti Roosevelt American Democratic Party off the Alabama ballot for the November election. Attorneys announced an appeal to the State Supreme Court as mandamus attempts to force certification were rejected. Nominees including James C. Puckett for Congress and 13 presidential electors had sought to compel the secretary of state to certify their names after being deemed not selected before the deadline.
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Montgomery
Walter B. Jones
Lith
Alabama
R. Dupont Thompson
Birmingham
State Supreme Court
Jones
Secretary of State
Sibyl Pool
Atty
William McQueen
James C. Puckett
Congress
Whetterson County
Eisenhower aims for a winter breakthrough into Germany
The analysis argues that Allied leaders, led by Eisenhower, seek a decisive winter advance into Germany despite weather. It notes Arnhem’s 80 percent success as a delayed victory, and warns Moscow’s stance will shape the war’s duration as eastern events signal Russian intent through action, not words.
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Holand
Eisenhower
Germany
Normandy
Arnhem
Europe
Moscow
Stalin
East
Baltic
Danube
Balkans
Apostolic Blessing Reaches Ill Governor Al Smith
New York AP reports Pope Pius XII sent an apostolic blessing and affection to former Governor Alfred E. Smith, 70, gravely ill at Rockefeller Institute Hospital. Archbishop Speelman wired the message through Dr Raymond Sullivan, Smith’s physician, noting Smith’s condition remains serious but hopeful after a transfer from St Vincent’s Hospital for heat exhaustion.
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New York
Pius XII
Alfred F. Smith
Rockefeller Institute Hospital
Francis J. Speleman
Vatican City
Raymond P. Sullivan
Sullivan
Smitths
Topien
No Liquor Increase Seen For Alabamians
Montgomery AP reports E W Gunn administrator of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board says a whiskey ration increase in Alabama is unlikely before December 1. He notes supplies have not risen significantly and blending, betting and processing will delay any effect from distillers holiday in August.
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Montgomery
Alabama
E.W. Gunn
Alcoilic Beverage Control Board
Propaganda cites 18th century storm miracle over Mongol fleet
Japanese propagandists push a historic storm miracle to rally the population near Japan. They claim an armada of 500 ships was scattered during an 18th century invasion, a tale unlikely to reassure. Six of seven wildlife zones are noted in New Mexico.
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Japan
North America
New Mexico
Secrets for washing wool and flavoring apple sauce
Lukewarm water avoids shrinking wool while hot or cold temperatures cause damage. For apple sauce a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg or lemon juice enhances flavor.
Correspondents See Nazi Order Aiming At Heroic Deaths
American command post in Germany reports that the full text of a Nazi order urges junior officers to sacrifice their lives in battle to boost Reich morale. The directive would have junior commanders nominated to die while senior officers survive to lead.
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Mal Boyle
Germany
First Army
Reich
Unclear OCR fragment about wartime orders and Gestapo sightlines
Fragmentary text describes an army operation in France with officers told to direct guards and soldiers to certain areas. Mentions Rhine Guard, Gestapo, and possible maintenance or punishment actions. Details are unreadable and inconsistently worded.
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Toz
Belue Ice France
Gestapo
Rhine Guard
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