Fall Of Kharkov Nears As Russians Advance
London Aug 17 Russian forces driving through shattered German defenses west of Karachev approached within 15 miles of Bryansk and closed in on Kharkov from multiple axes. The Soviet bulletin praised engineering units for clearing 370,000 mines and reported heavy German losses, with more than 6,000 Nazis killed in two days and 48 German tanks plus assorted materiel seized at Karachev.
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Rome Reports Large Allied Invasion Fleet
Rome radio said a large allied invasion fleet was sighted off Catania on Sicily s east coast. Invasion barges were declared laden with troops though no Allied confirmation was available from official sources reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Company.
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Conquest of Vella Lavella Advances Near Munda Stronghold
Forces push toward Vella Lavella within striking distance of the Solo Mons islands last major Japanese stronghold. The advance lies about 70 miles inland past Bougainville defenses as patrols probe Jap positions northwest of Munda.
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Bombers Pound Europe In Steady 48 Hour Assault
Allied air actions across Europe unfold as Flying Fortresses strike German targets at Friedrichshafen and northern Italy centers Milan and Turin. RAF forces, aided by American planes, pressed a multi day offensive with heavy tonnages, while reports note additional raids across southern France and over the Thames estuary. Four Allied bombers were lost in the Turin operation.
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Thames Estuary
Americans Invade Vella Lavella in the Solomons
American sea borne forces launched a surprise invasion to seize Vella Lavella Island, 50 miles northwest of Munda, threatening Bougainville and Vila on Kotombangara. MacArthur announced 34 Japanese planes were shot down. two U.S. planes were lost.
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Choice Steaks and Prime Cuts Forecast to Disappear
Chicago August report says Choice steaks and prime beef cuts will be scarce this winter as farms find production unprofitable. Observers note fewer high grade slices may appear, with more medium and good grades filling demand. Agriculture data show 76 percent of cattle in feedlots on August 1 slated for market in Aug, Sep, Oct, with only 14 percent in Dec or later.
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World Events At A Glance From The Associated Press
A roundup noting World War II developments: American troops enter Messina signaling the end of Sicily fighting, Rome reports Axis demolitions along the Italian mainland, and possible further withdrawal. Soviet forces near Bryansk and Kharkov move to encircle German positions as Red armies advance. In the Pacific, U.S. forces seize Vella Lavella and near Bougainville, while Australians overwhelm Salamaua vicinity. London eyes a major new blow on Nazi Europe as daylight raids intensify.
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Admiral Wilkinson sees Vella Lavella as base in Solomons push
Rear Admiral Theodore Wilkinson stated the Vella Lavella beachhead could develop into an effective base for advancing into the Solomons. He warned Japan would react violently but said counter landings would be costly and airpower would deter Japanese ships. Casualties included 12 soldiers killed and several wounded from a bombing hit on the beach.
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Invasion Talks Spread As Britain Clears Coast Areas
London reports Britain clearing coastal zones of non residents amid invasion fears. Prime Minister Churchill in touch with war cabinet as RAF targets Italy and Axis airfields. Coastal towns under heavy guard with house to house checks and curfews. non permanent residents ordered to depart.
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Burglar Breaks Into Filling Station For Gas Coupons
Sioux Falls report says a burglar broke into a filling station last night and forced the cash box open but ignored the money, taking only a handful of gasoline coupons. Police noted the odd motive and are reviewing nearby surveillance.
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Treasury asks states for motor patrol details
A fragment from the clip notes Treasury Department inquiry into state motor patrols and related procedures. The unreadable text limits specifics, but the item signals a government request to states concerning motor patrol information and oversight.
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Pierre
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Liberators Bomb Foggia Airfields In Italy
Large formations of United States Liberators bombed Axis airfields at Foggia in southern Italy yesterday and shot down 43 enemy fighters that attempted to intercept them. Eight U S planes are missing from the day’s operations which struck the landing ground at Tortorella and San Nicola. Nearly 100 enemy fighters engaged the raiders, the communique said.
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Elk Point Soldier Wounded In Action Listed
The War Department released 85 U S soldiers wounded in action across European Asiatic and Pacific theaters. The Elk Point entry names Staff Sgt Richard E B Winter with next of kin noted as Mrs Helen L Winter wife.
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War Department
United States
U.S. Army
South Dakota
Richard EB. Winter
Helen L. Winter
Chris Kvidahl
Elk Point
Milan Faces War Crimes Charge Against Mussolini
A fragmentary World War II era report notes Milan and Rome are deemed responsible for Mussolini's actions, detailing alleged bombings and calls for accountability. The text shows scattered phrases about Mussolini’s iniquity and wartime aggression influencing neutral lands.
Allies Seal Sicilian Victory As Messina Falls
Allied forces entered Messina marking a near end to the Sicilian campaign. American doughboys fought street by street through bombed hillsides near the port, while the Third Division moved from Palermo and the British Eighth Army pressed a counterattack. By nightfall, Santa Teresa Di Riva lay about 20 miles south as German losses and evacuations mounted and demolitions continued along the coast.
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Allies Forcing Nazis To Bring Out U-Boat Reserves
Secretary Knox said attacks on production centers and allied losses force Germany to deploy U boat reserves to strike Atlantic supply lanes. He noted more than 90 submarines were destroyed in May to July and that losing skilled captains hurts more than ships. He recalled 400 to 500 submarines existed, many in reserve, and destruction rates outpaced German production.
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Navy Cadet Killed In Training Plane Crash
Navy authorities report Cadet Daniel Joseph Burns, 22, of Chicas Mayal, was killed during a touch-and-go landing practice when his trainer was struck by another aircraft in darkness near Minneapolis. One cadet escaped with minor injuries. the collision occurred during night training with limited visibility.
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