Preview of a Second Front by United Nations Forces
A wartime preview describes Allied landings across the channel as a bold step unseen by Hitler. It asserts the United Nations have crossed the Channel with invasion weapons, signaling a changed war balance since Dunkirk and foreshadowing harsher costs ahead.
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Market Report Tops Mixed NY Stocks and Grain News
New York stocks edged lower after profit taking with a modest trading trend, while grain and provisions closed largely unchanged with a late rally from Mill buying. Wheat and corn prices fluctuated as the Allied raid on France influenced sentiment. poultry, butter, eggs, and potatoes showed varied movement and steady inquiries. Cotton futures fell on inflation fears linked to proposed farm price controls by Wickard, with nearby and deferred contracts quoting lower prices.
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Invasion Lessons From Dieppe Raid Highlighted
A wartime analysis notes the Dieppe raid as a costly but crucial rehearsal for the continental invasion. It emphasizes that daylight landing on a hostile shore, sustained fighting on a defended beach, and persistent air cover proved essential for Allied success and would inform the Rhine push.
Dieppe Raid Yields Allied Gains Despite Losses
Allied forces inflicted heavy damage on German defenses at Dieppe and achieved major goals, with British and Canadian units returning to bases. RAF losses numbered high, but many pilots survived. The operation showcased navy and air strength, while warning French civilians to stay calm amid ongoing combat.
Russians Seize and Try to Hold Don Volga Front
Soviet reports describe heavy fighting on the Don and Volga fronts with counterattacks near Kletskaya and Krasnodar. German losses include hundreds of tanks and several thousand dead as Soviet forces reportedly regained east bank control and defended Stalingrad’s approaches.
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Dieppe Raid and Air Battle Report From Vichy Front
Eyewitness accounts describe heavy air fighting as British and German planes clash over Dieppe with bombs and anti aircraft fire. Reports from Vichy recount large Allied landings at Dieppe, Canadian and American troops, and German defenses amid ongoing street fighting and bombardment.
Russians Drive To Protect Black Sea Ports Near Krasnodar
Field dispatches describe Russian forces maneuvering south toward the Caucasian foothills as they hinge toward a westward swing to shield Novorossisk and other Black Sea ports, after Maikop and Krasnodar actions. The Krasnodar region, a key industrial town of about 220,000 on the Kuban, faces strategic pressure as German claims and retreat actions unfold.
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Nazis belittle Dieppe assault claims in German broadcast
German broadcasts claimed the Dieppe raid caused 1500 Allied prisoners and many dead and wounded, far exceeding Allied reports. They asserted 112 Allied planes were shot down and 3 German planes lost, with 28 tanks destroyed and 60 Canadian officers among the prisoners, detailing the assault on a 15 mile front with 890 to 400 landing vessels. The German press pictured the raid as a crushing British defeat and warned Allies will not hold the Channel coast.
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Haig's Son Reported Missing in Middle East War
The article states Earl Haig lon, son of the World War commander, is missing and believed a war prisoner in the Middle East. He became a second Lieutenant in the Scots Greys in August 1939, and his sisters have been informed.
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Game Wardens Meet at Fulton in Farewell to Shull
State District No. 3 game wardens met at Fulton yesterday to honor L. H. Shull of DeQueen district supervisor as he leaves for the armed service. He will be replaced by A. R. Lamb of Little Rock. Twenty-two wardens attended the fifty fifth gathering with principal speakers E. J. Barham, Lamb, and Roy Wood. Lester Wade acted as master of ceremonies.
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Tilman Bearden Joins U S Army Air Corps Cadet
Tilman Bearden son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bearden of Hope has been called to active duty with the U S Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet. He has been training at Randolph Field Texas for the past two weeks after enlisting in May and being placed on the inactive list.
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U S Pilots Describe Dieppe Air Fight Clashes
U S pilots from Petersburg Florida recount the Dieppe air battle as German FW-190s pressed the harbor after Abbeville field destruction. They praised enemy pilots, noted fighters from all directions, and described dogfights as flights rather than singles. One pilot witnessed an FW-190 hit by an anti aircraft shell.
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New Chief in Egypt Announces British War Office Move
The War Office announced last night the appointment of Major General R. Li. McCreery, 44, an armored warfare expert, as chief of staff to General Sir Harold Alexander, the newly named commander of Britain's Middle East forces. He succeeds Lieut. General Tf. W. Corbett.
Willkie to Visit the Near East and Russia
Willkie announced a three week trip to the Near East and Russia to perform government services at the request of President Roosevelt. He hopes to meet Stalin and visit fighting fronts, plans to return by October 15, and said he sought sanction of the U.S. and visiting governments. Jefferson Caffery noted Roosevelt gave a letter for Brazil’s Vargas.
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Hydraulic Trucks Needed Immediately
The United States Employment Service at 401 East Second Street reports an urgent need for hydraulic dump trucks with or without drivers for immediate use. Three yard trucks with steel bodies no extensions. Interested persons should contact the Employment Service office immediately.
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Boy's Letter to FDR Brings Quick Marine Mascot Offer
Ten year old Stuart Falk wrote to President Roosevelt asking to be a Marine mascot. An automobile convoy of Marine officers visited his home and offered a recruiting mascot role with a uniform after summer camp. The boy's bold appeal prompted swift interest from command authorities. In a separate note A D Pope of El Dorado filed his corrupt practice pledge for circuit judge in the 3rd district second division. Primary is September 29.
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