British Planes Hit Tirpitz In Attacks On Northern Waters
British naval aircraft attacked in northern waters scoring hits on the German battleship Tirpitz and damaging at least 16 other ships. Eleven British planes were lost as crews destroyed radio stations hangars and installations along the Norwegian coast in the Hammerfest area.
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Allied Breakthrough Marches Through Brittany and Belgium Fronts
Allied forces push across Brittany toward Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire while advancing on Belgian ports Boulogne Calais and Antwerp. Reports cite massive German casualties and large prisoner totals as British Canadian and American units close on Dunkirk and Rotterdam.
Jap Columns Near Vital Airbase Advance on Lungling
Chinese high command said three Japanese columns converged against Kiyang near Hengyang as a dash toward Lungling airbase intensified. Stilwell’s U S Air Force supported Chinese efforts while American planes hit Kinhwa and railway yards at Nanking. On the Yunnan front Japanese forces seized the Changchingshan road block near Lungling, and around Tenchung Chinese troops reportedly gained ground despite air attacks.
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Armistice Terms for Bulgaria Held Up in Washington
Allied Armistice terms for Bulgaria are delayed awaiting proof that the Bulgarian envoys in Cairo represent the new government. Officials expect Bulgaria to exit the Axis swiftly once formalities are cleared, noting the terms are stricter than those with Romania in Moscow.
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Swiss Mobilizes Frontier Troops Amid Partial Mobilization
The Swiss federal council ordered a partial mobilization of frontier troops as of September 5, signaling heightened security posture during mounting tensions. Details outline deployment scope and potential border duties for selected units.
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Northeastern United States Rocked By Earthquake
A severe earthquake shock plus two minor tremors rattled the northeastern United States and parts of Canada early today. The first quake centered near Malone New York and Cornwall Ontario, felt as far south as Virginia and as far west as Michigan. Damage in Cornwall was unofficially over $100000 with one injury reported.
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Warships Aid Land Efforts Of Canadians
Canadian troops of the Eighth Army supported by British warships pushed toward Rimini while facing stiff resistance. Allied forces seized Misano, cleared the Conca river bridgehead, and repelled German counterattacks as British ships shelled defensive positions. Fifth Army advances west of Florence and Pisano full occupation east of Pisa.
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Quarantine Lifted In Wilkes Polio Case
Wilkes county health authorities lifted quarantine on children under 15 related to polio. However, youths from infected counties remain barred from entering Wilkes and parents are urged not to travel with children outside the county for now. Travel ban duration was not announced.
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Fatalities for Nation During Holiday Reach 245
Labor Day holiday fatalities total 245 nationwide with over half from traffic crashes. AP survey shows 197 traffic deaths, 54 drownings, 54 miscellaneous. California leads with 78 deaths, Illinois 18, Pennsylvania 17.
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Finnish Mission Heads to Moscow for Peace Talks
London reports a Finnish mission led by Premier Hanui Hackzell and Foreign Minister C. J. A. Enckell will depart for Moscow tomorrow to negotiate terms under the armistice that ended fighting on the Finnish Russian front yesterday.
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Peace report denied by Brussels radio amid capitulation rumor
London reports say Brussels radio denied a German capitulation rumor broadcast by an unidentified foreign station. Belgian radio stated Germany had not capitulated and the war continues. Federal monitors reported no confirmation of the broadcast.
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Defeat pressure in Warsaw front widens in Transylvania push
Soviet and Romanian forces press into the eastern mokedas and along the Warsaw East Prussia belt. They report capture of Brasov and Sibiu areas, advancing toward the Mures River Valley and Hungary. Romanian guides aid Russian scouts as units close on key rail hubs and the Yugoslav frontier nears.
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Thanksgiving To Be Observed Nov 23
Governor Broughton reiterated that Thanksgiving would be observed on November 23 the fourth Thursday. He noted continued inquiries about the date and explained the fourth Thursday is fixed for DC and federal agencies by law, while states may set their own dates.
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Japanese Losses Mount In Pacific Air and Sea Raids
A vast Allied bombardment across 4500 miles of Japanese territory wrecked 30 ships and 107 aircraft over several days. Attacks struck in the Bonin Volcano and Celebes areas with carrier forces, land-based Liberators, and Catalina escorts joining in. Wake Island and Paramushiro faced naval and air actions as two task forces demonstrated the fleet’s reach.
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Bombers Blazing Through Rhineland Transport Hubs
American heavy bombers hit Stuttgart Karlsruhe and Ludwigshafen in the Rhineland targetting vital transport and industrial centers. Other U S fleets from Italy struck Hungary to aid Russian advances through Transylvania as about 750 Flying Fortresses and Liberators wage the major attack. Mosquitos dropped two ton bombs on Karlsruhe with no losses.
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War Today: Allied Advance Into Germany Begins
The column advances reach Strasbourg and the Rhine as Allied forces push toward the German border. Eisenhower reports delays in official updates due to security but confirms major momentum, air power destroying retreating German units and thousands trapped along the Pas de Calais coast. The Siegfried line is seen as breakable by air power and artillery, with Antwerp now in Allied hands and new airborne options possible.
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Russia declares war on Bulgaria amid regional tensions
Moscow radio reported the Soviet Union broke relations and declared war on Bulgaria. The Bulgarian government faced accusations of neutrality and harboring German forces, while Konstantin Muraviev pledged to restore democratic liberties.
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Road To Berlin Distances By Front Lines
The report lists front line miles for World War II theaters: Russian Front 322 mils from the eastern suburbs of War saw, Western Front 362 miles from Breda, Southern France 560 miles from Bourg En Bresse, and Italian Front 585 miles from south of Rimini.
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Six New Polio Cases Reported In State
Six new cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the state health department during Labor day weekend. The current epidemic totals 658 since June 1 and 671 for the year, with one new case in Caldwell Forsyth Granville Haywood Pitt and Rutherford counties. Deaths stand at 23.
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Gary Davis to Speak on Current Events Tonight
Gary Davis will be the guest speaker at 7 30 o clock on current events. The talk is part of the Hi Pic Club program in the YMCA lobby, with Guy Kinney, club president, in charge.
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War Job Holders Seek Permanent Civil Service Posts
Washington reports a rush by federal workers to transfer from agency payrolls to permanent civil service positions as war ends loom. Rep. Priest notes many requests from workers seeking status changes and explains rules tying civil status to duration of war and a six month grace period.
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