Beaten Germans Retreat as Soviet Armies Near Bulgaria
AP dispatch from Moscow reports German forces fleeing their last Black Sea positions as Soviet troops reach 29 miles from Bulgaria. Constanta expected to fall, with Bucharest region mopped up. German counterattacks near Transylvania repelled. Appeals to Bulgars for Balkan support noted. Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Black Sea
Russia
Bulgaria
Balkans
Constanta
Romania
Iman
Bucharest Joesti
Tthe
Wallachia
Ploesti
Buzua
Transylvania
Hungary
Largest mass bombing by British planes in Baltic ports
A. I. Goldberg reports a record force of British heavy bombers struck Kollingsberg and Stettin while Mosquitos hit Berlin and Hamburg. Over 1,000 heavy bombers dropped about 1,500 tons in support of Russian armies, with U.S. heavies and Italian aircraft aiding raids on French targets and rail hubs in Hungary. Several German cities were bombed. reports cited many losses and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Goldberg
London
Baltic
Kollingsberg
Stettin
Berlin
Hamburg
U. S
France
Pas de Calais
English Channel
Knoigsberg
Germany
Konigsberg
Air Ministry
Konigsbers
Italy
Romania
Szeged
Szolnok
Balkan
AFL Teamsters and presidential campaign clash in final weeks
The article notes the sprint to the election with Roosevelt planning a speech to the AFL Teamsters and Dewey’s campaign being boosted by three Republican governors. It mentions Dewey’s bid opening, party leaders, and critiques of New Deal machines, with governors Warren, Green, and Baldwin backing the Republican effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Velt
Thomas S. Dewey
Roosevelt
AFL Teamsters Union Agton
Wash 440
Democratic National Committee
Earl Warren
Calionla
Dwight H. Green
Ilinois
Raymond E. Baldwn
Connecticut
Dewey
Sidney Hillman
Big City
Green
Kent Roosevelt
City New
Deal
Hague
Flynn
Egan
A “Warren
Theatre Ticket Confusion Prompts Night At Two Theatres
Fragmentary OCR notes invite Mary to attend tonight’s Strand Theatre showing Ey Made Me a Criminal with Garfield and Ann Sheridan and Dixie Theatre screening Make Our Own Bed with Jack Carson Wyman and Irene Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gration Sentinel
Mary
Rauscher
Francis Atreet
Hn Garfield
Ann Sheridan
Strand Theatre
Jack Carson
Wyman
Irene Manning
Dixie Theatre
New Power Blows By American Free French Navy Threatens Jap Empire
The Free French and American Navy threaten Japan with new power blows led by Rear Adm. Alfred E. Montgomery. Air raids hit Nippon's inner defenses as Japanese losses rise in China Burma and New Guinea. Radio France and Free French forces will join the Pacific war after Hitler's defeat and fight until the final crushing of our enemy in Asia. Vice Adm. Aubrey W. Fitch says the US has nearly 100 aircraft carriers in action including 14 Essex class. The push to Guam and the Philippines China coast is described as a swift advance with a future carrier raid force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Milliman
Associated Press
Free French
Japan
Alfred E. Montgomery
Nippon
China
Burma
New Guinea
Radio France
Hitler
Indo-China
Asia
Adm
Aubrey W. Fitch
United States
Guam
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Fitch
Dumbarton Oaks may back four power air force plan
Four powers are nearing agreement on a possible creation of an international air corps at the Dumbarton Oaks conference. The move marks a departure from the American stance favoring national forces. Britain and China support the idea, with Russia showing backing. All powers demand quick availability. President Roosevelt backs faster action and a workable peace agency, distinct from the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Dumbarton Oaks
International Air Corps
Russia
China
Britain
Congress
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Dumbarton
Parisians Return Today To Arrange Scrambled Fragments
Parisians resumed life after a three day liberation celebration highlighted by a parade of American troops past the Arc de Triomphe. Lt generals Bradley and Koenig laid a wreath on the tomb of France’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin Hill
Paris
Arc de Triomphe
New York
Fifth Avenue
Champs-Elysees
Tank
Omar N. Bradley
Joseph Pierre Koenig
France
Parisian
Doubling Whisky Rations For West Virginians Approved
Charleston August 30 Doubling of whisky rations starts September 1 allowing West Virginians to buy up to four pints monthly and removing all other alcoholic beverages from the rationing program New ration books go into use Friday with coupons 1 and 2 valid as four pints or two fifths of whisky The old ration was half that amount Armed forces ration books also get the boost via larger distillery allocations after August resumes during the War Production Board period All other items brandy domestic and imported fines rum and gins may be bought without restriction by those 21 and over with no registration required A tightening of store procedures to deter dating in whisky rationing will lead to penalties for customers and employees STATE Page 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West
War Today insight on German collapse and potential refuge
In a fluid Allied advance through France observers fear a disorganized Nazi retreat into Germany or neutral havens. If Hitler's regime collapses, chaos could spread as fanatical officers struggle to govern scattered units. The column notes the current war resembles a flanking war more than frontal assaults. See THE WAR TODAY Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
France
Reich
Washington
Hitler
Germany
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Forces clash as Americans fight toward Montelimar area
American Seventh Army troops and German forces battled near the Drome river a dozen miles north of Montelimar as the retreating Nazis attempted a crossing across the Drome. American troops also fell back toward Briancon on the Italian frontier amid reports of continued German movement from Italy. An army spokesman described the German retreat as chaotic with more than 800 vehicles involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker Rome
Seventh Army
Rhone
Frince
Drome
Montelimar
Valence
Loriol
Briancon
Hautes-Alps
Nice
Italy
19Th Army
West Virginia Briefs Pride in Harvest and Transit Hearings
West Virginia briefs report West Virginia timber forester change at Princeton substitute B C Goodell for James McClellan announced by Ralph O Smoot. Martinsburg notes peach harvest at peak with higher fruit prices and apple crop forecast 20 percent below June due to drought. Charleston public service commission to hear September 15 bus fare appeals from South Ruffner and Kanawha City residents. Five county fairs to showcase agricultural gains this year led by A J Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
B. C. Goodell
Princeton
James McClellan
West Virginia
Ralph O. Smoot
Smoot
Conservation Commission
Public Service Commission
South Ruffner
Kanawha City
Charleston Transit Company
A. J. Anderson
Department of Agriculture
New French Command Organized With Bradley and Montgomery
A new command arrangement in France would place Lt Omar N Bradley on equal status with Gen Sir Bernard L Montgomery as an army group commander. The move, seen as potentially altering the invasion structure, drew mixed reactions in Britain. Supreme Headquarters issued a statement clarifying Bradley’s command would not change Montgomery’s position as overall Allied ground forces commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frye
Washington
France
Omar N. Bradley
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eisenhower
Britain
Bradley
Montgomery
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Supreme Headquarters
12Th Army Group
Road to Berlin Distances Given From Front Lines
The report lists distances to Berlin from the Russian front at 322 miles, from northern France 470 miles east of Soissons, from southern France 545 miles from Italy, and from the Italian front 595 miles from Fano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
France
Soissons
Italy
Fano
Allied Forces Push Deep Into Northern France As Rouen Evacuates
Allied wings slice toward the buz bomb coast while German Rouen evacuates. U S Third Army advances northeast of Paris from bridgeheads over the Aisne near Soissons and Pont Arcy, closing on Laon and Montaigu as Belgian border nears. Patton units push toward Laon area and upper Marne, tightening the squeeze on German lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laon
Algis
Rouen
Seine
Paris
France
U. S
Soissons
S. Patton
Montaigu
Doughbéya
Rene
Marne
Verdun
Strikebound Nickel Plant Resumes Production
About 2,000 workers at International Nickel Co resumed production after a presidential order ended a strike. Lt Col. George D. Woods led seven officers to seize the plant, opening gates for the midnight shift. Normal output was expected by Friday or Saturday as company and union officials declined comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
International Nickél Co
War Department
Sejset
George D. Woods
Delock
Ciounited
Seisure
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Belgium
Signal Corps Radiophoto
International
CS Berg
Aia
Pari
Czechoslovakia
Bea
Poland
Yugoslavia
Switzerland
Riviera
WIL Eh Afl Teansters
International Air Force
Drome River
Martinsburg
Panhandel
Montgomery Oni
Church of Christ Tent Meeting
Diamond ‘ Evangelist
Novins Taylor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!