Captured Nazi Papers Saved British Force in Dunkirk Era
A German staff officer drove near British lines and abandoned his car as it burned. secret papers exposing planned attacks on Low Countries and Dunkirk were saved. The documents revealed German strengths, aiding Allied defense as a major general avoided punishment. An autumn 1943 document predicted a 8 a.m. attack, leading to Allied artillery and Luftwaffe countermeasures that killed many Germans. Receipts in Italy and a Strasbourg plan aided invasion prep and division losses on New Year's Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S S
Frankfurt
Germany
INS
Dunkirk
Low Countries
Calais-Boulogne
Ashtos
U. S
Italy
Atlantic
Strasburg
U. S. 7Th Army
17Th SS Panzer Division
WAC Rejoins Civilian Duty After Army Discharge
Berlin October report notes Sgt. Elsie Lewis of Cleveland is the first WAC from the military government office to be discharged and return to civilian work. Also discharged and taking civilian roles are T/4 Joseph Birkin of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elsie Lewis
Cleveland
WAC
Monnel
Ancl
Joseph Birkin
N. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh
New Use for Spuds Found by UNH Extension Service
In Durham New Hampshire the extension service of the University of New Hampshire reports extra potatoes can boost milk production when cut for silage or fed raw to cattle. The approach also reduces grain feed needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. H
Ins
Extension Service
University of New Hampshire
Golden Prague Returns to Activity After War Turmoil
International News Service reports Prague revives with gardens blooming and public life resuming. President Benes back in office at Hradcany amid partially stripped castle interiors. City flags, including Soviet and Czechoslovak emblems, recalled as occupancy ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
INS
Prague
Benes
Thomas Masaryk
Tycho de Brache
John
Judas
Death
White Mountain
St. Visis
Astoria
President Wilson
Soviet
Russia
Republic of
Czechoslovakia
PCA to Resume Flight Schedule by November 15
PCA resumes daily Norfolk to Knoxville flights by Nov 15 after delays from aircraft reconversion and terminal facility upgrades. New service links Elmira Corning and Rochester with PCA routes, includes Elizabeth City and Raleigh Durham airport access, while Hickory awaits airport facilities.
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PCA
Norfolk - Knoxville
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
C. Bedell Monro
Norfolk- Knoxville
New York State
Elmira- Corning
Rochester
Washington-Buffalo
Elizabeth City
N. C
Raleigh-Durham
Hickory
City to Auction Four Tracts Monday in High Point
High Point will publicly auction four parcels Monday at 11 am at city hall. Lot 30 on Hilltop Street 50 by 124.5 and 50 by 135 with starting bid 300. Lot 11 at Ward and Central 50 by 150 starting bid 350. Lots 35 36 37 38 at Holton and Totero 50 by 132 each starting bid 600. Lots 5 and 6 near Carter Street 25 by 150 each starting bid 400.
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High Point
Hilltop Street
Ward and
Central Streets
Holton and
Totero Streets
Carter Street
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NAVY
Davis
Athens
Bartner
East Green ST
Ashley
Golden Prague
Ann Page
Spaghetti
A&p
Mrn
Norfolk
Long Island
Pickle
Swift
Dumbarton Oaks
Sunnyfield
California
Pillsbury
Campbell
P Nautral
Wite
Iona
Margaret Holmes Field
Pacific
Red Heart Dog Food
Aunt Jane
Jay Dill Pickles
York Cooking
Green Mountain
Florida
Sunkist Juicy
Florida Oranges
Contai
Marvel Sea
Jane Parker
Pina
Loai
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
DAIR
Mann Drug Store
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