One Thousand Heavy Bombers Hit German Oil Plants
More than 1,000 American heavy bombers struck oil facilities across central and eastern Germany with escorts, destroying 70 Nazi fighters and cutting German oil production by 61 percent since May 1. Additional waves attacked Luftwaffe targets in Ulm and Lechfeld, while U.S. forces reported 398 German planes shot down in three days.
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London
Germany
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Italy
Wasserberg
Ulm
Lechfeld
Eighth Air Force
Ruhland
Dresden
Baden
Hammingstadt
Heide
Misburg
Hannover
Kiel
Friedrichstadt
Magdeburg
Moscow
U.S Eighth Air Force
Leipzig
England
France
U.S. Eastern Command
Russia
Red Air Force
War theater claims in Ruhr and Rhineland by Eisenhower
General Eisenhower warned civilians that the Ruhr and Rhineland will become war theaters and urged evacuation to avoid civilian casualties. Allied troops pressed toward Siegfried Line with American columns crossing into Germany from Luxembourg and Belgium amid reports of German defenses.
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Rhineland
Supreme Headquarters
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Luxembourg
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Reds Poised For Thrust Into Prussia
Moscow reports Red Army units return to their lines after a second East Prussia patrol across the Lesape River. Artillery has pounded the sector as a full scale thrust is anticipated any moment. A drive toward Lomza and lower East Prussia presses from the north and south. Berlin notes a new concentration forming near Warsaw and toward northern Hungary.
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Moscow
East Prussia
Red Army
Lesape
Lomza
Lomaza
Lower East Prussia
Narew River
Warsaw
Hungary
Berlin
Secretary Hull Urges Austrian Rebellion to Save Independence
The Secretary of State warns Austria that time is running out to revolt against Germany to preserve its independence. Allied advances press toward German soil as East Prussia and Luxembourg border crossings signal advancing fronts. Hull notes the Moscow talks promised aid but called on Austrians to take up arms, amid growing anti Nazi sentiment in Austria.
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Austria
Hitler
East Prussia
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Moscow
Tropical Storm Warning Signals For Atlantic Coast
The weather bureau issued preliminary alerts as tropical storm warnings spread from Miami to Cape Hatteras. The center of the system lay near 6 N 72 W moving westward, with hurricane-force winds near the core and gale winds extending 200 miles outward. Broadcasts urged coastal residents to monitor advisories, as warnings may be required for U S sections later today. Army and Navy planes surveyed the storm area and reported findings that supported the alert.
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Miami
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Weather Bureau
Atlantic
United States
Coast” Army
Navy
Delta Air Lines route proposed to extend to Chicago and southern cities
Public Counsel Vernon C Kohlas and D Franklin Bell recommend Delta Air Lines extend its Atlanta-Knoxville-Cincinnati route north to Chicago via Anderson Muncie Newcastle Ind and southeast to Asheville Charlotte Columbia and Savannah. No other carrier or route recommended.
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Deltas Air Lines
Savannah
Chicago
Civil Aeronautics Rd
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D. Franklin Bell
Delta
Great Lakes
Piedmont
Florida
Cincinnati
Anderson-Muncie-Newcastle
Ind
Knoxville
Asheville
Charlotte
Columbia
Vast Allied Strike Sinks 89 Japanese Vessels 68 Planes
Pearl Harbor dispatch reports a bold 500 mile westward carrier raid destroying 52 ships near Hinatuas bay and Mindanao and blasting key bases from Saranggani Bay to Surigao. Tokyo said a carrier task force moved north toward the central Philippines as air attacks continue.
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Pearl Harbor
Japan
Sarangi Bay
Surigao
Foel
Lwo Oan
Hinatuas Bay
Mindanao
Philippines
Aileet
Berlin
Carlier
del Monte
Miners Urged by Lewis to Oppose FDR
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, urged convention attendees to oppose Franklin D Roosevelt in November. He recalled Roosevelt calling miners out in 1943 after a wage dispute and asked the crowd how they liked the treatment, prompting an audible reaction.
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Cincinnati
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United Mine Workers
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Oncey
Roosevelt and Churchill Hold Pacific War Military Conference
In Quebec on September 12 President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met with their military staffs for an afternoon session after a pre noon briefing. Officials stressed the talks were strictly military and focused on the Pacific war against Japan. The press briefing noted the leaders were pleased with yesterday’s press and outlined the conference’s military aims.
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Churchill
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Quebec
Royal Canadian Air Force
Japan
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Robert Cruikshank
British Information Services
Early
Washington
Pacific
Condemned German Visited Allied Leaders to Aid Opposition
Stockholm report says Adam von Trott zu Solz, condemned for July 20 plot, visited Stockholm in June to brief Allies on anti Nazi underground. He allegedly met multiple Allied representatives, avoided Russians, and urged postwar living conditions concessions. The informant warned of possible overhasty Nazi opposition moves but noted centers of resistance remain.
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Stockholm
Adam von Trott Zu
Berlin
von Trott
Foreign Office
Germany
Ten Tons of Fried Chicken For Service Members
Chicago officials announce ten tons of fried chicken will be served free at three service centers on Sunday. Between 7,500 and 10,000 birds expected to feed 30,000 to 40,000 diners as a prelude to the Legion National convention opening Monday.
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Chicago
American Legion
the Legion
Allies Push Through Italian Alps toward Gothic Line
Allied forces the American Fifth and British Eighth Armies advanced two to three miles on the Gothic line across Italy above Florence. The push comes as bombers target rail bridges and gun positions in northern Italy, while the Alpine terrain channels movement through narrow passes.
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Italy
Florence
Soa
Adriatic
Rimini
Emelan
Lombard
Harold Alexander
De Gaulle Seeks Voice at Peace Table For France
General Charles De Gaulle in a Paris broadcast says 140,000 Germans surrendered to French forces since D Day June 6 to September 10 and vows France will seek a strong voice in postwar peace. He notes five sixths of France is freed and calls for broad participation in general elections once liberated. He warns remaining enemy holds ports and provinces and a large battle is ahead.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
de Gaulle
France
Germany
Third Army advances across Moselle as Le Havre falls
Fourth line from a Paris dispatch reports new crossings over the Moselle between Metz and Toul and the Third Army breaking the Maginot line to Thionville. Eupen Melmedy and Port Eben Emael are captured as Allied forces push toward Maastricht and the Dutch border. Prisoner totals rise past 169,700 with Allied captures over 300,000.
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Metz
Toul
le Havre
Reich
U. S. First Army
Eupen
Siegfried
Aachen
U. S
Luxembourg
Trier
U. S. Third Army
Maginot
Thionville
Malmedy
Eupes
Melmeédy
Port Eben Emael
Maastricht
Supreme Headquarters
Road to Berlin distances by fronts listed
The report lists military advance distances for major fronts including 312 miles from outside Pulatsk on the Russian front, 325 miles from Eupen on the Western front, 443 miles from Besancon Belfort on Eastern France, and 583 miles from Rimini on the Italian front.
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Associated Press
Pulatsk
Eupen
France
Besancon Belfort
Rimini
New Positions Are Taken By Seventh Army
American Seventh Army forces under Lt. Gen. Patton advance in southern France cutting routes for a large German withdrawal. Units reach Port Saone and positions north of the Saone river on a broad 30 mile front while French troops seize Is-Sur-Tille St Abaye Val-Suzon and Corron without major resistance.
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Rome
George Patton
Third Army
France
Vesoul
Belfort
Port Saone
Rhine
Is-Sur-Tille
St. L Abaye
Val-Suzon
Coron
Nort
Dijon
Orville
Cham
Saone River
Gray
Broughton Plans Western North Carolina Tour
Broughton will depart tomorrow for a tour to western North Carolina visiting Hickory and Infantile Paralysis hospital then Ashe ville. From Asheville he proceeds to Fontana and Hiwassee dam for a meeting of the state high commission before returning to his office Friday.
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Broughton
North Ca
Hickory and Infantile Paralysis Hospital
Asheville
State High Commission
Fontana
Hiwassee Dame
North Carolina Towns Plan Victory Day Observances
North Carolina cities and towns finalize plans for Victory Day activities with church services, store closings, and prayers. Governors and church leaders urge reverent celebrations, sobriety, and nationwide prayer as news of Europe’s surrender and Pacific victory spread.
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North Carolina
West
Charleston
S. C
Pacific
Europe
Governor Broughton
Clare Purcell
Charlotte
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