Allied Columns Push Toward Germany as Paris Front Grows
Allied forces strike toward Germany from southeast of Paris while warning Alsace Lorraine and Luxembourg residents that fighting may reach their lands soon. About 40 000 German troops trapped near the Seine mouth are said to be dwindling as the seventh army is eliminated as a fighting entity.
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Wes Gallagher
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Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Duchy of Luxenbourg
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France
Supreme Headquarters
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Congress Hopes for September Recess As Reconversion Stalls
Washington Aug 26 Reported talk of a mid September recess for Congress after swift senate action on an eight member board to direct surplus war goods disposal and with campaign homecoming in mind. House debate on unemployment compensation for war workers looms as Ways and Means moves to strip a senate provision extending coverage to 3,800,000 federal employees. Conferees to begin reconciling house senate differences in surplus property legislation next week.
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The Grafton Sentinel Theatre Offer Tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs William Moran Blueville to tonight's screenings at the Strand and Dixie theatres. Readings include Step Lively with Frank Sinatra George Murphy and Gloria De Haven at the Strand and Bar 20 with William Boyd and Tiger Shark with Edward G Robinson at the Dixie.
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Grafton Sentinel
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Frank Sinatra
George Murphy
Gloria de Haven
Strand Theatre
William Boyd
Tiger Shark
Edward G Robinson
Dixie Theatre
Allied observers report Kluge preparations near the Seine
The war analyst notes Von Kluge moves above the Seine signaling a defense line along the Somme and Marne rivers. Potential heavy Nazi withdrawals threaten Pas de Calais and robot-bomb launch sites, with Patton's forces closing in near Paris and uncertainty about a Berlin report of Kluge's death.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
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Mame
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Belgium
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England
Rontiers
Coatsline
Red Delegation Carries Small Security Notes
Washington reports that the Russian delegation arrived at the Dumbarton Oaks talks with only skeletal commitments. US and Britain back small nation council membership, while the US opposes a global international force and favors national forces to preserve peace.
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Small Nation Council
Security Agency
Paris liberates as De Gaulle proclaims capital free
Paris Radio in London and Algiers reports Paris freed from German rule as General Charles de Gaulle proclaims liberation to cheering crowds. Allied forces tighten hold with capital civilians celebrating amid conflicting Berlin claims of ongoing fighting near key sites.
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French Committee of National Liberation
France
Curvesome Limbs Promoted By Chiropodists In Heels
Chicago reports a campaign by the National Association of Chiropodists to push straight, trim legs and high heel usage. Dr William J Stickle says shapely limbs are distorted muscles, and men can have them too only by wearing high heel shoes briefly.
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William J. Stickle
National Association of Chiropodists
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America
Agitation Grows In Congress For Early Action On Postwar Highways
In Washington Aug 26 agitation grows in Congress for early action on a postwar highway authorization. Rep Randolph says the bill would give returning service members and discharged war plant workers job insurance. Rep Stefan warns failure to act will slow national recovery. Pending legislation would authorize a 1.5 billion highway program. hearings estimated it would create jobs for over six million people.
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Congress
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D-Wva
House
Stefan
R-Neb
House Roads Committee
Magnuson seeks official denial or confirmation on Pearl Harbor report
SEATTLE Wash Aug 26 A report that Saburo Kurusu the Japanese peace envoy to Washington before Pearl Harbor protested to Secretary Hull that naval operations edged militarists toward blocking peace talks and that Kurusu helped curtail sea and air patrols during talks was disclosed by Rep Warren G Magnuson who urged an official denial or confirmation. He said he heard the story on both the Pacific coast and in Washington and Cast the charge should be answered promptly.
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Front-line Distance Totals From Key Allied Sectors
Reported distances to Berlin from major fronts include 322 miles from eastern Warsaw suburbs for the Russian front 495 miles from Troyes in northern France 601 miles from northern outskirts of Florence for Italy and 608 miles from Grenoble for Southern France.
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West Virginia ration books signups end today
West Virginia civilians faced final day to sign up at state liquor stores for new ration books becoming valid next month with no extension. Dr. J Paul Stoakes resigns as Marshall College English professor to join the Office of Price Administration in Washington as consumer relations officer. John B McGhee named general superintendent of Island Creek Fuel and Transportation Co, succeeding Walter A Buchanan as Huntington chamber of commerce director. Weekend fishing announced by Conservation Commission.
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Liquor Control Commission
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J. Paul Stoakes
Marshall College
Office of Price Administration
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U. S. Department of State
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Island Creek Coal Co
John 8. McGhee
Holden
Island Creek Fuel & Transportation Co
McGhee
Island Creek
Walter A. Buchanan
Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Allies occupy Briancon and Avignon in southern France drive
Allied forces report occupation of Briancon near the Italian border and Avignon in the Rhone valley. General Patch's Seventh Army advances freed most of southern France east of the Rhone and south of Avignon, with Nice area nearing fronts from Antibes as Cannes seaport had fallen.
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Alexander M. Patch
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Nelson under new attacks as WPB head questioned
Washington dispatch reports intensified criticism of Donald M Nelson of the War Production Board while he is in China. Bradley Dewey accused Nelson of remarks about the rubber program and P. & Krug signaled broader authority, suggesting Nelson may not keep his chair. See NELSON IS Page 2.
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Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Charles E. Wilson
Bradley Dewey
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Dewey
P. & Krug
China
Krug
Romania Crisis Deepens as Red Army Advances
A Soviet dispatch reports Romanian troops attacking Germans as the Red Army pushes toward Bucharest from the Galat Gap, with Bucharest within about 100 miles and Ploesti nearing town. Crossed Siret River 20 miles south of Tecuci amid a pitched battle observed by Soviet forces.
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Japs Admit Forced Retreat From Caroline Islands
The Japanese acknowledged they have been forced to abandon their Caroline Islands garrison almost entirely to enemy resources. General MacArthur reported medium bombers sank five freighters or transports, damaged two cargo ships, and strafed 40 small craft off Truk as Allied raids continued. Tokyo radio claimed Japan reclaimed waste lands to secure food supplies.
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