Allied Push Gains On Approaches To Antwerp
Allied patrols along the Neder Rhine in Holland press forward toward Antwerp while British and American forces battle near Aachen and in the Vosges. German counterattacks dip but American and British units hold the line, with heavy fighting around Aachen and attempts to widen a bridgehead into the northern front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Alex B. Singleton
London
Neder Rhine
Holland
Ant
Rhine
Vosges Zoot
Moselle
Fort Driam
Aachen
Jeguied
U. S
World War II Fronts Report From Global Battles
The World Today outlines Pacific and European theaters with Allied air raids on Formosa and renewed pushes against German positions in Vosges. Reports mention Soviet advances near Memel and efforts to hold routes from Finland, alongside Allied actions in Greece and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Tokyo
Radio
Nimitz
Ul. S. Fleet
Vosges
Peisamo
Newthern
Finland
Keeks
Ade
Berlin
Prussia
Memel
British
Greece
Ath
Group Launches Chest Drive In Dothan Alabama
Approximately 75 breakfast tickets sold for the Houston Hotel event at 8 tomorrow to launch the third annual combined Alabama War Chest and Dothan United Charities Chest drive. Co-chairman Paul Gamble said the goal is 33,000 with 75 volunteers and about 7 more expected to hear Rev. Gaston Foote. Governor Sparks urged support as Alabama funds aid 22 war relief agencies and ten local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Alabama War Chest
Dothan United Charities
Paul Gamble
Gaston Foote
Montgomery First
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Dothan
Dothan United Charities Chest
Charities Chest Office
Giraud De Gaulle Meet After Return for New Role
Paris AP report says Gen Hesti Giraud and Gen Charles De Gaulle held a cordial conference Saturday, their first since Giraud returned to France. Speculation centers on Giraud taking an active military or governmental role. A War Ministry spokesman noted a calm meeting despite underlying tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hesti Giraud
Charlies de Gaulle
France
Guraed
War Ministry
Giraud
North
Africa
Pouter
Allied forces seal Aachen junction in Germany
American troops from the north and south completed the encirclement of Aachen, forming a juncture east of the city after fierce German counterattacks. Nazis, shouting Heil Hitler, pressed American lines as counterattacks began at 6 am with two regiments and tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith White
U. S. First Army
Germany
Aachen
Heil Hitler
No.15
Livergnano Taken By Yankee Forces
American troops captured Livergnano the hill town ten miles south of Bologna after days of fanatical German defense. U S infantry tanks and destroyers entered to guard the approach to the high escarpment. Canadians seized Bulgaria and Gambettola near Rimini Bologna highway advancing about 1,000 yards. Indian troops pushed toward Cesena capturing Dio La Guardia and Mount Della Vacche. German dead numbered around 900 as Ossola valley fell back to control of the Simplon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Livergnano
Bologna
U. S
Bulgaria
Gambettola
Scola Rigossa Canal
Rimini-Bologna
Cesena
Carpineta
Dio la Guardia
Della Vacche
Ossola
Italy
Simplon
Farmers Assured Full Parity Prices for 1944 Cotton
D F Snell chair of the Houston County AAA says the Commodity Credit Corporation will buy upland cotton at fixed parity prices for the 1944 crop regardless of government loans. Prices: October 21.00, November 21.05, December 22.00, January 22.05, February 22.10, March 22.18, April 22.30, May 22.25, June 22.25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Cororation
Memphis
Tenn
Large Moonshine Still Destroyed. Two Men Arrested
Large whiskey still among the largest from Wiregrass destroyed by state and federal officers. Geneva County men Thomas Albert Yarbrough and Wiley Kirmit Anderson released on bond after preliminary hearing. Equipment seized includes a 450 gallon still 500 gallons mash 75 gallons syrup 21 gallons moonshine and a truck. Commissioner J W Draughtry noted ongoing evasion efforts near the state line and moves to avoid detection. Bond amounts set at 750 and 259 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva County
U. S
J. W. Draughtry
Thomas Albert Yarbrough
Wiley Kirmit Anderson
Geneva
Daughtry
Yarbrough
Anderson
Grand Jury
Stilers
Marshall Reports To FRO On Journey
General George C. Marshall Army Chief of Staff briefed President Roosevelt on his recent military trip to liberated areas of France. He spent about forty minutes in the executive offices and told reporters he could not discuss the conversation beyond saying he had reported on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
George C. Marshall
Army
France
Political Chaos in Hungary as Peace Bid Blasts Nation
Hungarian chaos erupts as Regent Horthy seeks armistice. Nazi and Arrow Cross factions clash, German forces seize strategic Budapest buildings, and a new government may align with Berlin. Reports from Stockholm and Berlin describe rapid upheaval and potential drive of Red Army toward Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Werner
London
Hungary
Nicholas Horthy
Horthy
Budapest
Count Ferencz Szanasy
Arrow Cross
Stockholm
Red Army
Vienna
Berlin
Batte
Rommel Dies From Wounds, Berlin Radio Reports
Berlin radio announced Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, famed Desert Fox and Afrika Korps commander, died of wounds after a July strafing incident. The broadcast said Adolf Hitler ordered a state funeral and described Rommel as one of Germany's most successful army leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Erwin Rommel
Afrika Korps
Berlin
Rommel
Normandy
Roramel
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Alexandria
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth
al- Hed
Idarrel
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundastedt
Europe
von Rundstedt
Guenther von Kltge
Hitler
Fuehrer
North Africa
Arctic Port Falls as Red Army Halts German Escape Route
Soviet dispatches report Petnam o captured by Red Army forces cutting the German escape line from Northern Finland. Pravda says two Alpine divisions were routed in a three hour battle. Belgrade offensive indicated though Moscow gave no full update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hebcher
London
Iea
Finland
Arctic
Petnamo
Pravda
Moscow
Norway
Petsamo
Red Army
Hungary
Nicholas Hrothy
Belgrade
Berlin
Tito
East Prussia
Artificial Harbors Helped Allied Breakout Across Channel
Allied authorities disclosed secret artificial harbors used to supply ground forces as Western Europe was liberated. Floating barges and concrete caissons formed two major harbors in the English Channel, with seven miles of pier, old ships acting as breakwater, and a capacity to unload thousands of tons daily. Built from 1942 to 1943, they endured a severe channel storm yet contributed heavily to Allied materiel flow into France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
English Channel
France
Cherbourg
Supreme Headquarters
Europe
Dover
Berlin Indicates Germans Decide To Evacuate Greece
The War Department says about 30,000 American soldiers return monthly to the United States and cannot be increased without sacrificing vigor of the war. Repatriation is handled by Overseas Commanders with local condition consideration and individual service length. Returns aim at rehabilitation and rest through temporary duty, rotation, or reassignment depending on needs and replacement availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Arbogast
Washington
War Department
House Military Committee
Department
United States
Department Anld
German evacuation of Greece and British naval actions reported
London reports Berlin radio states Germany will evacuate Greece. A British naval force reaches Piraeus and will begin disembarking troops. Transocean notes Bulgarian and Russian forces countering German retreats while predicting a changed Balkan front orientation. Fleet movements include the cruiser Orion under Rear Admiral Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Greece
Piraeus
Athens
Alied
Rome
Transocean
Balkan Front
Orion
J. M. Mansfield
Severe Hurricane Threatens Cuba and Yucatan Channel
A severe hurricane in the Caribbean poses a major risk to western Cuba the Yucatan Channel and the Yucatan Peninsula. Storm warnings are up for the Florida Keys with gales and squalls forecast for South Florida. The advisory places the storm centered near Grand Cayman moving west northwest at 6 to 9 mph, with full hurricane force winds over a large area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Caribbean
Grand Cayman
Cuba
Jap Navy Decision May Be Result Of Clever Yank Ruse
The article argues Japan may have sent its boarded fleet into battle as a fearsome feint or result of American provocation. It suggests U S commanders lured Japanese admirals with persistent pressure to draw stronger forces to Formosa and test conditions for a potential invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Associated Press
Formosa
Japan
U. S
Tokyo
Mos
Dewey Denies Distortion Charge In White House Analysis
Campaign notes show Governor Dewey defending his Oklahoma City speech as accurate while White House aides and opposition figures press on with travel and speeches in Missouri California and the West Coast. Bricker predicts GOP gains across multiple states as Truman amplifies Roosevelt reelection efforts in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
Missouri
St. Louis
Upam
CWT
NBC
Blue
Wise
California
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
John W. Bricker
Dewey
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Glendale
San Bernardino
New York Times
the Times
Wendell L. Willkie
Chattanooga Times
Willes
Mr. Roosevelt
Dallas, Tex
Morning News
White House
Oklahoma City
Democratic Publicity Bureau
Dewy
Bricker
Calif
Washington
Oregon
North
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montans
Middle West
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
Truman
AFL
CIO
Mailroad Brotherhood
Japs Claim 35 American Ships Sunk in Formosa Duel
The Formosa air naval duel entered its third day as Tokyo reported the Imperial Fleet joined the battle. Admiral Nimmo said Japanese aerial attacks precipitated the engagement Friday afternoon, with strong American counterattacks continuing on Formosa and Luzon.
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U & Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Tokyo
Adm
Chester W. Nimue
Luzon
Kuriles
Marshalls
Mimilz Ton
Dome
Tokyo Imperial
Federal Communications Commission
War Department
Evelis
Philippines
Nimitz
Third Fleet
Fort Mesa
Imperial Headquarters
Hi Cald
Formosa air and sea clashes widen as fleets clash
In reports from the Western and Rosulan fronts, Allied air operations against Formosa continue with several raids. Nipponese sources claim significant carrier and battleship losses, while U S officials report numerous enemy planes shot down and ongoing operations near Luzon and Formosa.
Churchill Stalin In Two Hour Parley
In Moscow Churchill and Premier Stalin held a two hour talk with American and British military leaders. The discussions centered on how to speed the end of the war in Europe and included senior generals and diplomats from the Allied side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Stalin
Moscow
Europe
J. Russell Deane
United States
Soviet Union
Brocat Burrows
Sir Hastings Temay
Thony Eden
Kir Archibald Clark Kerr
Stanislaw Pa Hing Cad Yx
London
Saat Ob Toe Bch
Roshasey Bisas
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Asey
Ne- Rhine
Vosges Maon
Belfort
Emg
Bachcarat
Glonle
Fontenoy
Fremifontaine
Aben
Verlautenshiele
Knopp
Warsaw
Stalingard
The
Spark
de Gaulle
Marshall
Rothless
Nazi Party
Ferec Szulusi
Hun
Memel Falls
U.S
Luton
Bren
Rik
South China
China
Tom Dewey
Western Front
Durex
Rosulan Front
Hellan Front
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