Invasion of France May Be Feasible This Season
DeWitt MacKenzie weighs the Quebec conference against weather and logistics. He notes the need for a swift landing force, transports, and air power, while considering the Mediterranean option and the timing before autumn weather disrupts operations.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Messrs
Roosevelt
Churchill
Quebec
Hitler
Fuehrer
France
Mediterranean
England
Sicily
Reich
Balkans
English Channel
Allied advances press Messina advance and evacuation hit
Allied Seventh Army units push east of Randazzo and near Milazzo deny the axis use of the Messina evacuation port. Bombers strike north toward the Strait of Messina while ships patrol the outer perimeter and rail targets further south.
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Mainland
Seventh Army
Randazzo
Milazzo
Messina
Pedritani
Rome
Associated Press
Messina Strait
Mediterranean
Cape Spartivento
Strait of Messina
Sapri
Sibari
Viterbo
Italy
Lake Bracciano
Army Clothing Now Bale Packed To Save Space
Formerly packed in boxes, U S Army clothing is compressed into bales to save 35 percent of storage space. The method reduces bulk and speeds handling in supply depots and transport hubs.
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U. S. Army
Pate No-Hitter Threat Fails as Lady Walks in Texas Leaguer
Ralph Pate of Fulton and Little Rock fought Birmingham to a near no hit as catcher Ben Lady lined a Texas leaguer for a run in the seventh, ending the seven inning tilt 9 to 0. Ed Lopat beat Bob Malloy 2 1 in the opener while New Orleans swept Memphis, Knoxville topped Atlanta, and Montgomery split with Nashville in a crowded Southern Association slate. Tonight Nashville visits Atlanta.
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Associated Press
Ralph Pate
Little Rock
Birmingham
Ben Lady
Texas
Lady
Pate
Ed Lopat
Bob Malloy
Travelers
Southern Association
New Orleans
Pelicans
Memphis
Knoxville Smokies
Atlanta
Montgomery
Nashville
Vols
Mack Stewart
Bucky Jacobs
John
Wilson
Terranova to Fight Callura Monday Night
New Orleans action features Featherweight champion Jackie Callura defending the NBA title against Phil Terranova of the Bronx in a 15 round bid. About 12 000 fans are expected and more than 30 000 dollars may be paid in gate receipts. Terranova claims the title after beating Callura in Hartford and managers trade boasts ahead of the bout. Callura seeks a 10 000 dollar guarantee. Terranova takes 10 percent of the gate with 19 percent for the service men's relief fund.
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New Orleans
Jackie Callura
N.B.A
Terranova
Hartford, Conn
Callura
Leo Bradley
Jackie
Bradley
Bobby Cleason
Callara
Joseph Bacatao
Toronto
Canada
Braley
Teranova
Service Men
Lightweight Jockey Edgar Haslett Wins First at Belmont
Apprentice jockey Edgar Haslett aged 18 from Jacksonville Florida rode Radio Morale to his first victory at Belmont Park weighing 101 pounds.
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New York
Edgar Haslett
Belmont Park
Jacksonville
Fla
Japs Warned Continues From Page One Battles
Liberators of the Tenth United States Air Force dropped large fires on Chatham in the Andama islands south of Burma. Allied planes hit military targets across northern and western Burma. All aircraft returned safely.
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Tenth
United States Air Force
Chatham
Andama Islands
Burma
Churchill Is Continues Talks With Cabinet On Day’s Agenda
Churchill and his staff held several meetings as three conferences were set for the day with numerous cabinet officers. He invited Secretary Hull to lunch after calling in Postmaster General Walker and Navy Secretary Knox, both away on trips outside the city.
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Hull
Walker
Navy
Knox
Sports Roundup From New York by Fullerton and Feder
The column covers a rapid mix of sports notes including assab chatter about racing form at Narragansett, the Sab’s perceived fade, and betting anecdotes. It notes the Yankees’ long stretch without military secret interruptions and discusses Blenheim yearling bids, Elizabeth Arden money, and upcoming boxing bouts. It also mentions Francisco Segura, Bob Falkenbrug, Jimmy Bivings, and Lt. Commander George Halas with navy uniforms and a Hollywood comparison.
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Sid Feder
Hugh Fullerton
New York
King Philip
Narragansett
George Krehbiel
Detroit News
Chicago
Yankees
Kentucky
Bill Helis
Louisiana
Pals
E. Graham Lewis
Eizabeth Arden
The
Face Creams
Helis
Kenneth Jones
Peoria Journal- Transcript
George Halas
Navy
Chicago Bears
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe the Halas
Hollywood
Ken
Phillies Bats Thefts Arrested In Philadelphia Case
A Philadelphia arrest is reported on charges of stealing all the Phillies bats from their clubhouse. The article mentions Jack Jenkins a 200 pound Vanderbilt rookie considered the Redskins best looking rookie. Don Ameche visited Lexington Kentucky for two race-boss yearlings and Kicked in 5000 dollars for one. Gene Hermanski drew a tenth inning walk to force in a Brooklyn run in a 4 3 win over St Louis. Dodgers coaches had to remind Hermanski to touch the bag after the play.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Phils
Jack Jenkins
Vanderbilt
Redskins
Don Ameche
Lexington
Bimelech
Lady Peace
Mama
Miss Keeneland
Gene Hermanski
Brookly
Dodgers
Market Report From National Stockyards Detail Livestock Prices
Livestock receipts at St Louis market show mixed demand with lighter weights 5 to 10 lower and sows down 10 to 15. Cash grain futures see oats and rye down. soybeans and wheat varied with no clear trend. New York stocks open higher but breadth remains uneven as late session gains are limited.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
Grain and Provisions Market Moves as Rye Slips
Chicago reports renewed selling in rye pushing prices to new lows since May while wheat and oats hold a steadier tone. Sept rye shows persistent liquidation while wheat gains support from possible large flour purchases and CCC activity in Omaha and Minneapolis. Wheat closes 1-8 to 1-4 higher or lower with daily range noted.
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Chicago
Commodity Credit Corporation
Omaha
Minneapolis
New Orleans Cotton Futures Slip on Hedge Selling
New Orleans cotton futures eased today as hedge selling and weaker than expected July consumption weighed on prices. Oct and Dec contracts closed slightly lower while May and nearby months moved down several cents. Spot cotton closed steady, down 25 cents per bale, with 2 764 bales sold.
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New Orleans
Sewell York Spark Major League Action In Busy Night
Rip Sewell ends his two game skid by beating the Braves 11 1 as Pittsburgh splits a win. Rudy York belts his 22nd and 34th homers in Detroit’s two wins over Philadelphia while August home run pace nears a league record. Cincinnati tops the Giants twice to claim second place as Charley Keller and Joe Gordon spark the Yankees over the White Sox. Cardinals sweep Brooklyn in the opener but lose the nightcap in 10 innings as Dodgers rally. Cleveland lengthens win streak to eight then falls to Senators in the nightcap. Cubs take a doubleheader from the Phillies. Red Sox sweep the Browns.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Rip Sewell
Rudy York
Cardinals
Phillies
Sewell
Pittsbrugh
Braves
Pirates
Cincinnati
Jim Tobin
York
Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics
Tigers
Tommy Bridges
Tailend Athletics
Dizzy Trout
Giants
Charley Keller
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Ernie Bonham
Dodgers
Louis Olmo
Gene Hermanski
White
Howie Krist
Hermanski
Krist
Cleveland
Washington
Senators
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Bobby Doerr
Joe Dobson
Mace Brown
Browns
Dobson
New York Cotton Futures Fall on Hedge Sales and Liquidation
Hedge selling and liquidation pulled New York cotton futures lower. Oct to May contracts slid several cents from highs, with Oct at 19.99 down to 19.85 and Dec around 19.75, while Middling spot traded near 21.00.
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NEW York Cotton
New York
Poultry and Produce Market Update Chicago August 16
Poultry live trucks unsettled with buyers scarce. Fryers and broilers around 27 cents. ducks 21 cents. geese 25. capons 6 pounds up to 31 cents. Potatoes arrivals 210. total U.S. shipments 644. Idaho Bliss 3.05. Idaho russet 3.25 to 3.35. Washington long whites 3.30 to 3.35. Nebraska red Warbas 2.45 to 2.80. New Jersey Chippewas 2.80.
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Chicago
Springs
U.S
Sun
Idaho Bliss
Idaho
Free Book On Colon And Associated Ailments
An ad offers a free 122 page book from McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri about colon and rectal troubles and stomach conditions. It urges readers to write for the material.
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McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Allies Strike Messina Strait and Rome Corridor
Allied HQ reports heavy aerial assault from North Africa to Italy. RAF and Canadian bombers hit Viterbo and surrounding rail yards north of Rome while Liberators and Halifaxes attacked San Giovanni and Kalamata. Many planes returned and five Allied aircraft were lost.
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Daniel DE Luce
North Africa
Messina
Rome
Viterbo
Lake Bracciano
Carl Spaatz
San Giovanni
Cairo
Kalamata
Athens
Sicily
Italy
Marina di Brancaleone
Sapri
Sibari
Porto di Stalletti
Bianco
London
Africa
Occupation (Continued From Page One) Signers and Additions
The article lists non-deferrable occupations, expanding to all jobs in manufacturing of alcoholic or soft drinks, amusement machines and novelties, and any role in operating race tracks, pool halls, ticket agencies, along with wholesaling or retailing games, toys, musical instruments and soft drinks. This continuation notes further additions to the non-deferrable list.
Waldo Man Dies by Own Hand in Patmos Home
Sidney Eddy 37 of Waldo shot himself at George Matlock’s Patmos residence where he was visiting his wife’s family. Hempstead coroner R. Herndon Jr. ruled death a suicide. sheriff and local officers investigated. Eddy, native of Buckner, worked in Waldo. father Ct Eddy is Buckner marshal. Survived by wife, parents, two daughters. Funeral in Buckner tomorrow.
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Sidney Eddy
Waldo
George Matlock
Patmos
Hempstead
R. Herndon, Jr
Frank Hill
Otis Langston
D. F. Ward
Buckner
Eddy
Ct Eddy
Sheffield to Seek Court Action to Hold Deputy Post
Helena August 16 John Sheffield declares he will pursue court action to retain the Phillips county deputy prosecutor post. He says First District Prosecutor J H Moody revoked his appointment while in naval service and replaced him with Douglas S Heslep, a Phillips County legislator. Sheffield argues Heslep cannot serve while a member of the legislature and notes Moody issued the order under a 1943 military leave law. The Arkansas Supreme Court recently disbarred Sheffield from state court practice until December for alleged misconduct.
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Helena
John Sheffield
Phillips County
Sheffield
First District
J.H. Moody
Searcy
Douglas S. Heslegg
Offic
Arkansas Supreme Court
Moody Appoin C.E. Yingling, Sr
Sarcy
Jobs for Women in Wartime Draft Plans
The article notes that roles like sales clerks ticket takers literary agents window trimmers sign painters and sightseeing guides are not considered useless by WMC but cannot compete with the army and navy for prime manpower. They must be staffed with women or non-draftable men per Appley.
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WMC
Appley
Army
Navy
Beer license ad law acts on applicants in Arkansas
A local opinion supports the Arkansas Legislature’s beer license law requiring every applicant to publish an affidavit advertising personal details. The clause allows public verification and denies licenses to those with felony or moral offenses, while mandating citizenship and good character for eligibility.
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Arkansas
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Errol Flynn
Nora Eddington
Sigar
Hollywood Night Club
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Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
Market Report
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Joe Marsh
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Hugh Wharton
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