Soviet Breakthrough Near Riga Advances 200 Miles From Front
Moscow reports a major Soviet offensive opening on a 50 mile front with gains to 20 miles depth. About 20 000 Germans killed and 2 000 captured as Red Army routs German infantry and one tank division. Riga is now within 200 miles, with two trunk railways in range.
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Korovograd
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Allies strike at Munich region and Brenner Pass in bold raids
American bombers and fighter escorts raid southern Germany and Austria. They hit Innsbruck and Brenner Pass while contesting skies with about 100 German fighters. Bomber gunners claim 37 enemy planes down. 16 American planes fail to return. Rail hubs in central Italy targeted. trains and ships along the Yugoslav coast attacked. San Pietro battle described as one of bloodiest.
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17 Year Old Guilty of Driving Drunk in High Point
Floyd Reavis a 17 year old resident of 1215 Redding Street was found guilty of driving drunk in High Point Municipal Court. He must pay a $50 fine plus court costs and his license is revoked for one year. Loyd Stone 19 of Route Two received a four month suspended sentence for reckless driving with a required payment of 175 to E C Dillon for car damages. He was arrested for driving drunk but pled reckless driving.
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High Point
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Dillon
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Bolivia in turmoil as war upheavals hit economy and politics
Bolivia endures inflation and shortages after World War I era disruptions. The nation remains a major tin source for the UN and relies on the United States for food imports, while domestic German ownership and wartime bans fuel discontent. A radio report cites casualties as Calama police edge out revolutionaries, with Paz Estenssoro declaring an end to antiquated rulers and costly governance.
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North and South Carolina Weather Outlook Fair and Cooler
North Carolina parts stay fair and slightly colder this afternoon and tonight with partly cloudy skies. South Carolina reports fair skies, cooler tonight with low temperatures 27 to 30 inches, then partly cloudy and cool Tuesday.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Eggs and potatoes swap scheme amid war mess tales
A wartime interview recounts egg shortages in Italy and black market prices while plans to trade potatoes for eggs with Tunis officials are discussed. Mess sergeant honors and memories of pilots receiving Distinguished Flying Crosses highlight the home front strain and wartime humor.
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Watson
Tunis
Leonard. A. Dunn
Redlands
Calif.y
William H. Jones
Texarkana
Ark
New Britain Beachhead Secured Amid Air and Ground Attacks
Thunderbolt pilots shot down two enemy fighters Thursday and Friday and helped drive off attackers. Patrols Friday downed a Japanese dive bomber. Artillery supported Sixth Army troops as they cleaned out Japanese remnants in Cape Merkus area of the Arawe sectors. MacArthur reports capture of Umtingalu village and medium artillery leveling defenses to aid the victory.
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Sixth Army
Cape Merkus
Arawe
MacArthur
Iof Umtingalu
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