Bulgarians Demand War On Nazis As Red Army Advances
Moscow dispatch reports Sofia rioters pushing for war on Germany while Red Army drives toward the Balkan junctions. Bulgarian Premier resigns. new government formation underway. Russian armor under Gen Rot ion Malinovsky likely within 150 miles of northeast Yugoslavia as tanks cross toward contact with partisan forces.
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Moscow
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Sofia
Germany
Red Army
Yugoslavia
Romania
Ivan Bagdanov
Rotion
Malinovsky
Transylvanian Alps
Danube
Marsha Fite
Greece
Evening at Strand or Dixie Theatres Offers Two Features
Ticket present this clipping for admission to the Strand or Dixie. Tonight's show includes White Huffs of Dover with Dunne Marshal and McDowall at the Strand or Manpower with Robinson Die and Raft at the Dixie. Frontier Scout with George ton also plays at the Dixie.
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Strand
Dixie
Ce Dunne
Alan Marshal
Dy McDowall
Strand Entre
Dg. Robinson
Marlene Die
George Raft
Rontier Scout
George Ton
Dixie Theatre
Christmas Holiday at the Opera House Tonight
Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly star in the current Christmas Holiday program at the Opera House. The presentation promises festive melodies, dancing, and a holiday mood for tonight's audience.
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Deanna, Durbin
Gene Kelly
Touse
Wartime strength may be used after Axis defeat
General George C. Marshall says a wartime army may be needed long after Germany and Japan are defeated but advocates the smallest possible professional force. He envisions universal military training for all youths and citizen reserves after discharge. He warns against a large standing army and a caste of professional soldiers as in Germany and Japan. See WARTIME page 6.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Congress
The Road to Berlin Front Distances Report
The Associated Press lists frontline distances to Berlin from major fronts. Russian front 322 miles from eastern suburbs of War saw, Northern France 410 miles from Sedan, Southern France 595 miles from Vairon, Italian front 590 miles from Pesaro.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
France
Sedan
Vairon
Pesaro
No Sentinel Monday Local Stores Closed
In observance of Labor Day the Grafton Sentinel will not publish on Monday. State and federal offices in the county close except rationing and draft boards. Post Office windows, deliveries tied to holiday. mail will be picked up Monday night. bring parcels to the Post Office Building for quick dispatch. Many businesses close for the holiday.
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Grafton Sentinel
Governors urge abolition of pressure groups
Three Republican governors Schoeppel Kansas Martin Pennsylvania Thye Minnesota urged abolishing pressure groups and cleaning the New Deal in a prelude to Dewey's Philadelphia address. They argued the GOP speakers merely echoed the national committee, drawing Democratic charges of name calling and backward looking politics.
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Associated’ Press
Philadelphia
Dewey
Green
Illinois
Warren California
Baldwin
Connecticut
National Republican Committee
West Virginia governor bid could boost liquor revenue
Charleston mayoral candidate D Boone Dawson, speaking with Republican mayors from 25 WV towns, pledged to double liquor revenue distributed to municipalities if elected governor in November. WV towns now share in a $150000 quarterly liquor profits pool.
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D. Boone Dawson
West Virginia
Allies Close in as Lyon Retreats Amid Rain and Fire
American and French units push toward Lyon as German escape efforts falter. Heavy motor movements north and northwest of Lyon, while supplies and prisoners mount. Allied command reports over 55,000 prisoners taken since the landing in southern France, including 35,000 French troops. Contes and Rivier area actions signal attempts to bypass Lyon and seal the eastern flank.
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Lyoni
Alexander M. Patch
France
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Toulon
Contes
Rivier Resort
Gu i Toes
Pateh
Grenoble
Lyon
Rhone River
Bonin Islands Hit by Allied Planes and Warships
Allied warships and carrier planes hit Chichi Jima in the Bonin Islands, with about 100 planes involved in a bombing raid, Tokyo radio said. Iwo Jima also targeted by 100 plus planes. Davao attacked by 40 B-24 Liberators. MacArthur’s forces reported aerial actions and a patrol plane sank an enemy merchant ship while damaging others. Nimitz HQ issued no release, a first since August 19.
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Chichi Jima
Bonin Islands
Tokyo Radio
Pacific
Iwo Jima
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Davao
Mindanao
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
MacArthur
Tallation
Manado
The War Today Analysis on Eastern Front and Balkans Shift
The war writer argues Allied victory requires coordinated Eastern and Western fronts. He notes the Balkans’ collapse weakens Germany’s southern flank and threatens the Vistula line. Generals oppose surrender, while Hitler plans to fight to the finish unless desertions grow. Eisenhower warns of invading the Reich.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Reich
United Nations
Hitler
France
Balkans
Germany
Balkan
Romania
Bulgaria
Lad
Hungary
Vistula River
Vistula
Eisenhower
Peel
Secret German composite aircraft downed with no casualties
German forces tested a makeshift composite aircraft against England, using a Junkers-88 bomber paired with a Messerschmitt 109 fighter. The craft reportedly caused no casualties or damage, and details were limited to a brief official communique.
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London
England
Air Ministry
Ministry of Home Security
France
Junkers
British Break Nazi Gothic Line Along 20 Mile Frontier
Rome reports Eighth Army breached the Gothic line on a 20 mile front opening toward the Po Valley. American forces of the Fifth Army crossed the Arno from Florence as Negro troops of the 92nd Infantry Division moved toward Pisano Hill behind Pisa. Front-line fighting continued with reinforcements pouring in as German resistance persisted.
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George Tucker
Rome
Erute
Eighth Army
Italy
Po Valey
Cman
Tra
Adriatic
Arno
Florence
92Nd
Pisano
Pisa
American troops enter Brest as heavy Allied attack progresses
Berlin radio reports American columns press toward Germany from Verdun while First Army troops push within five to eight miles of Belgium along a 30 mile front west of Sedan. Ver dun forces near Thionville threaten the Saar area. advance signals suggest rapid liberation of western Europe as floodwaters complicate defense.
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Berlin
Brest
Brittanny
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
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Verdun
Belgium
Sedan
Thionville
Maginot
Hwithin
Saar River
Hitler
Meuse
Metz
France
Low Countries
Luxembourg
Reich
George
Ton
Cr . H. Hodges
Charleville
Hirson
Strikes Stir In Coal Fields Across States
Strikes threaten spread through Pennsylvania and West Virginia coal fields as union leaders resume production at ten government seized mines. Supervisory workers vote to strike at six northern West Virginia mines while others remain idle. Bosses seek recognition under the United Mine Workers framework, risking broader stoppages and potential government action.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Unon
United Mine Workers
Morgantown
United Technical Clerical’ and’ Supervisory Employes Union
United Mine Works
District 50
Finnish Parliament In Decisive Meeting
STOCKHOLM Sept 2 Finland's parliament was called into session amid reports Finland may sever relations with Germany and begin armistice talks with Russia. The meeting was set to report on the situation and decide next steps.
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Stockholm
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