Marines Hold Six Guadalcanal Islands In Offense
United States marines maintain control of six Guadalcanal Tulagi area isles and have repelled all Japanese attempts to land troops. The first American offensive in the Solomons has crushed or captured enemy units since August 7. Air and naval support aided ground fighting with no decisive result yet.
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Washington
Guadalcanal-Tulagi
Solomons
MacArthur
Australia
Milne Bay
Kokoda
Lae-Salamaua
New Guinea
Buna
Amboina
Buka
Solomon Islands
Rabaul
New Britain
Guadalcanal- Tulagi
Navy
Guadalcanal
U. S
Chinese offensive drives Japanese from towns north of Canton
Chinese dispatches report a new Kwantung offensive pushing Japanese troops northward as Chinese forces recapture air bases at Chuhsien and Lishui in Chekiang and Kiangsi fronts. The Central News Agency said Pakong fell and Japanese withdrawals continued toward the Canton Hankow railway, with Sungyang captured and Sungyang’s garrison facing annihilation.
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Chungking
Kwanging
Kutungsnan
Kweitowing
Nangchanngau
Canton-Hankow
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Chuhsien
Lishui
Japan
Central News
Sungyang
Chekiang Province
Changshutan
Chursien
Tokyo
Chekiang- Kiangsi
Axis Offensive In Egypt Area is Postponed
The anticipated Axis offensive in the Egyptian desert appears postponed perhaps due to Russian attacks near Moscow. German airlift to Egypt may be blocked. desert quiet as Allied air operations continue. South African squadrons hunt enemy positions and claim several aerial victories over the El Alamein front.
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Edward Kennedy
Western Desert
Egyptian
Moscow
Africa
Egypt
Russia
el Alamein Front
Gandhi's Civil Disobedience Spreads Across India
New Delhi Aug 29 Gandhi's civil disobedience movement spreads underground after three weeks of surface demonstrations. Underground instructions target the first 20 cities to climax the campaign in four weeks. Government reports six Indians killed and 38 injured in Patna Province clashes as urban violence abates. Gandhi's son Devadas referenced.
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Preston Grover
New Delhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi
India
Gandhi
Patna
Devadas
Allied Planes Strike Hard At Axis Supplies
Allied forces including United States medium bombers and British naval and RAF planes hit Axis supply shipping and reinforcements for a new North Africa battle. Bombers struck in el Daba and Tobruk harbor with multiple ships set ablaze. British naval planes attacked encampments and motor transport. Rommel concentrates near el Alemein as both sides fortify positions. Axis raids hit Alexandria and Cairo.
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Cairo
Egypt
United States
U. S
el Daba
Tobruk
Axis
North Africa
Salum
Ervin Rommel
el Alemein
Rommel
Suez
Canal
Mediterranean
Alexandria
United Nations Emerges From Asia Crisis
The surrender of Singapore triggers a shock that spurs Washington and London to seek broad alliance. Peter Fraser and Roosevelt invite Curtin and Smuts, signaling a move toward global coordination beyond Africa. Anzac troops are recalled from North Africa, enabling Rommel’s advance.
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Kay Tucker
Peter Fraser
Washington
Roosevelt
John Curtin
Jan Smuts
New Zealand
Australia
Union of South Africa
Britain
Suez
Commonwealth
Africa
Don
Singapore
Asia
Downing Street
Executive Avenue
United Nations
North
Rommel
U S Bombers Raid Germans Without Loss
American flying fortresses conducted their seventh raid on Nazi held territory, led by USAAF bombers and fighters, hitting Nuernberg and Saarbruecken after a RAF night attack. The daylight strike on Ostend and Lille docks targeted rail hubs as bombers returned safely.
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Continent
United States
London
RAF
Nuernburg
Carnival City
Nazidom
Saarbruecken
USAAF
Wevelghem
Courtrai
Belgium
Ostend
Lille
Hitler
Russians Fight Stubbornly To Repel Thrust
Soviet and German fronts remained volatile as the Red Army pressed stubbornly to defend Stalingrad. Berlin claimed Russian losses but Moscow said no material changes occurred. Northwest of Moscow, Kalinin sector advances crossed a river as Soviet forces pushed forward despite stiff German counterattacks.
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Red Army
Stalingrad
Kalinnin
Berlin
Caucasus
Kotelnikovski
Krasnoedar
Kalinin
Nazi Sub Sunk In Battle Off Cuban Coast
Havana reports indicate one German submarine was sunk and another captured after a battle with Allied sea and air forces off Cuba. The encounter began with an attack on a merchant ship, followed by depth charges and cannon fire. An oil slick and wreckage showed the sub’s destruction, while the second submarine surfaced after depth charges and its crew of 39 surrendered.
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Havana
Cuba
Asaya
Toay
Ministry of Defense
el Avance
Plan For Taxes On All Incomes By Jack Bell
An emergency war tax targeting nearly every earner was reported under consideration by Treasury and Congress. The plan could raise at least 1.5 billion dollars beyond the 8.137 billion already proposed, with talk of a gross income tax at the source and tapping 36 billion in annual income. A post war savings bond program for individuals might be added.
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Jack Bell Washington
Treasury
Congressional
Senate Finance Committee
House
Old Glory Flies Over Guadalcanal Flagpole
Washington reports a tiny six by eight inch American flag became the first standard to fly over a conquered Japanese stronghold in the war. It was run on a Kukum flagpole on Guadalcanal August 7 by Lt Evard Snell of the invading Marines, whose family lives in Philadelphia. The flag, purchased in Vineland New Jersey in 1934, has since flown from a bar racks window in the Philippines, a tent in Cuba, and a rickshaw used by Snell in Pekin and Tientsin.
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Washington
Kukum
Guadalcanal Island
Evard
Snell
Philadelphia
Vineland
N. J
Philippines
Cuba
Pekin
Tientsin
Coal Will Be Sufficient For Next Winter
Washington agency reports the nation will have enough coal to meet all needs for the coming winter. Consumers are urged to order early and stockpile fuel as mines increase output, following the summer buy coal now campaign. Howard A. Gray, acting director, notes the greatest coal stockpiles in history and seeks to reassure fears of a shortage while advising cautious planning.
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Washington
Office of Solid Fuels
Howard A. Gray
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
Gray
New England
Rationing of Fuel Oil for Atlantic States Seen by Officials
Government sources report a War Production Board panel will impose coupon rationing of fuel oil in Atlantic states with a starting date likely October 15. A basic ration would be set with supplemental supplies by need, and households with convertible boilers may be urged to switch to coal to avoid shortages.
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Atlantic States
Sterling F. Green
Washington
War Production Board
GMC Strike at Buick Foundry Stirs Union Tension
Flint and Detroit reports describe a strike in GM Buick division core department after a sit down protest over two 15 year old trainees. Harlow Curtice calls it a union effort to curb production, risking a halt to heavy bomber engine output. CIO leader R J Thomas unsure if foundry workers are bound by contract. Buick local denies full eligibility for union representation.
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Flint
Mich
Opere
General Motors
Buick ‘Division
Harlow H. Curtice
Sis
Curtice
Buick
Chevrolet
Detroit
R. J. Thomas
Prom Dent
United Automowate Workers
CIO
CAT Cio
John MccGill
Rizey
McGill
Curio
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