Allied Knockout Blow Hinges on Young U S Army
London dispatch notes Allied hopes for a second front rest largely on a growing American army. Britain faces manpower limits but can offer air and navy strength. invasion requires about 1.5 million troops, with the United States Army and Army Air Forces poised to shoulder major roles in Europe.
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London
Germany
Britain
Hitler
Churchill
Comons
RAF
Admiralty
Middle East
India
Malaya
Sngapore
United Nations’ Comand
British Isles
United States Army Airorce
Ameran
Anne Adams Pattern 4158 for wartime shirtwaist
Anne Adams pattern 4158 offers a smart fly front shirtwaist with inside pockets and belt without metal buckle. Sizes 14 to 40 available, fabric needs vary by size, order sixteen units, pattern book praised for fall and winter fashions, mail order to The Enterprise Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
The
Enterprise, Pattern Department
Wentlith St
New York
N. Y
Weather change brings showers and cooler temps
A cooler trend with scattered showers moves through North and South Carolina and Georgia tonight. Temperatures dip slightly after a day of mild highs as coastal locations may see early evening showers.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Bailey voices opposition to drafting under 20
In a continuation of remarks on national defense, Bailey questions drafting youths under twenty and pledges to oppose such a measure unless its necessity is clearly proven for American security. He argues that adults should sacrifice first and that those unfit for service should contribute financially. The article notes RAF night fighters gaining dusterless black paint to reduce visibility under flares.
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RAF
Support Plans For Invasion Of Japan Outlined
The article notes daylight operations would rely on the army while most transport would fall to the Royal Navy. It states the American task force in the islands would participate but the main US sea force role is subduing Japan. Canada likely the second or third largest contributor with a sizable commando force. Exiled London governments would provide only token troops in a large invasion.
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Royal Navy
United States
Pacific
Britain
Canada
Ottawa
London
Falange
Carlos Asensio Cabanillas
Francisco Gomez de Jordana
Anis
Juan
War at sea shows Allied gains in Atlantic battles
The article notes record submarine destruction in Jub and August, British shipyard recoveries from heavy losses, and Allied distancing of U boat threat. It cites Knox cautioning that the war at sea is far from over while Alex and Lloyd discuss new anti submarine methods and heavy bomber strikes on German U boat yards.
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Britain
Admiralty
America
Caribbean
Hitler
Knox
Alexander
Germany
Night Bombardments Span Britain and Europe in August
Refugees from German areas evacuees in Danzig and Poland as RAF strikes hit Bremen and railways. Night raids over northern France and coastal Britain with missing aircraft and Berlin and Vichy reports frame a wide Allied bombing arc. Long-range operations target Budapest and eastern hubs, while German guns clash over Folkestone and Cap Gris Nez as weather hamstrings flights.
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Poland
Air Ministry
Bremen
Fighter Command
France
London
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Budapest
Hungary
Middle Danube
Berlin
Russia
Vichy
Malta
Mediterranean
Germany
Britain
Folkestone
Sandgate
Dover Strait
Cap Gris Nez
RAF
Bomber Command
Cologne
Kassel
Saarbruecken
Frankfurt
Mainz
Duisburg
Seligman Defends National Women’s Bridge Title
Mrs. Erwin J. Seligman and partner Mrs. Wallace P. Rosen repeat as champions. Edith Russell Seligman, known in bridges circles, bid hearts to test slam prospects on today’s hand. East doubles, South bids three clubs, passes, then three spades. East doubles again. Rosen delivers 13 tricks amid the North South pressure.
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Erwin J. Seligman
wWlae P. Rosen
East
Versatile Technicians Build Airworthy Planes from Broker Craft
Highly skilled technicians from American aircraft plants serve on battle fronts and can assemble an airworthy plane using four makes including RAF parts. They adapt to service U S built fighters and bombers with broker craft components.
Russians claim river crossing in Terek Basin and Baltic naval successes
Soviet communique reports pushing back enemy forces near Mozdok in the Terek Basin and in the Baltic say their warships sunk four transports and two German torpedo boats. They also claim eight Nazi planes were shot down near Leningrad, while Budapest faced its first air attack.
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Terek
Mozdok
Caucasian
Grozny
Rzhev
Moscow
Baltic
Leningrad
Budapest
Hungary
Berlin
Red
Germany
Poland
Finland
Britain
Erich Quade
Russia
Decree Set to Curb Wages and Farm Prices in 1941 Policy
The draft order outlines a wage cap tied to the January 1 1941 level with a 15 percent allowance for cost of living. Hourly workers may earn more for extra hours, while salaries above 7500 yearly face limits. Farm prices will freeze with possible future revisions. Tax laws would enforce wage provisions, and noncompliant employers could face higher taxes. Roosevelt to stress taxes, war bonds, and rationing in forthcoming address.
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Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Wendell Willkie
Bernard M. Baruch
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Jackson
Supreme Court
Allied and Axis Clash Near Libyan Front as Rommel Backs
The British report gains on key objectives and hold, while Rommel widens a westward pull in the south. Allied artillery and air forces strike supply lines and enemy tanks, with U.S. Grants in action. one merchant ship sunk and several Axis vessels hit as Rommel lures for a trap that fails.
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Erwin Rommel
Himeimat
Rommel
Salim
Sidi Barrani
Libya
Mediterranean
U. S
United States
General Grants
Cairo
J. H. Webb
Grant
MacArthur reports bomber action and Japanese landings
General MacArthur's headquarters said a Zero was destroyed in the Lae sector of New Guinea yesterday during an intercept of an Allied scouting flight. A medium bomber unit attacked a Japanese cruiser off southeast New Guinea, but the result was not ascertained. Berlin quoted Tokyo dispatch claimed troops had been landed on several lesser Sunda Islands Bali Lombok Sembawa Soembba.
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Lae
New Guinea
Berlin
Tokyo
Lesser Sunda Islands
Java
Timor
Bali
Lombok
Soembawa
Soembba
Franklin notes wins memory from past ball star
Franklin Indiana story recalls Pvt Johnny Campbell, star of Franklin High School baseball in 1939, who while riding a train tossed a note wrapped around a pocket comb from a window. His parents later recovered the comb and note in their yard.
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Franklin, Tnd
Johnny Campbell
Franklin
Johnsons restart divorce fight after seven suits filed
In Spokane Washington Mrs. Clarence F Johnson filed suit No 7 to end her four year marriage after six prior suits by Mr. Johnson. The item notes lengthy matrimonial disputes spanning four years.
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Cupid
Spokane
Wash
Clarence F. Johnson
Jinknson
President consults with Biddle on anti inflation plan
The president discussed his anti inflation program with Attorney General Biddle and other Justice Department officials, noting there was no request for congressional action. The meeting focused on shaping policy with federal attorneys and agency heads.
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Biddle
Justice Department
WPB Moves to Curb Merchants Hoarding of Civilian Supplies
The War Production Board announced a program to control inventories held by retailers and wholesalers to ensure equitable nationwide distribution of necessities. The plan, to begin in 1943, requires quarterly stock and sales reports aligned to normal prewar inventories, with exemptions for small firms and certain businesses.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
WPS
Franco Aims to Steer Spain Between Axis Interests
The report outlines Spain under Franco as cautiously avoiding full Axis collaboration. It notes German and Italian interest in a propped “new order” stance while seeking internal cabinet changes, and highlights Serrano Suner’s unpopularity and Arrese’s rise in Falange, signaling a possible shift toward a moderate parliamentary path.
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Spain
Franco
Serrano Suner
Laval
Juan
Serrano Sune
Jose Cuis Arrese
Falange
Arrese
Germany
Italy
Free Frozen Refrigerators For Dealers
The War Production Board released about 50 000 domestic mechanical refrigerators for sale to the public. The program allows transfer of refrigerators held by manufacturers and distributors to retail dealers and outlets. Consumers with no other refrigeration equipment may certify eligibility to acquire new units. Independent distributors may release frozen stock through their usual channels.
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War Production Board
WPB
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