Allies to Seek Understanding Amid Soviet Diplomatic Shifts
The piece argues the Litvinoff and Ivanov ambassador reshuffles signal a broader Soviet push in postwar Europe. It suggests Moscow may seek Western estrangement with Britain and the United States while preparing to redraw European boundaries and expand influence in the Far East, with Russia likely to become a dominant power after the war.
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Britain
Moscow
London
Quebec
Europe
Africa
Russia
Soviet Union
Far East
Hun
Berlin
Kharkov
Zivic Favored to Take Montgomery in Shibe Park Bout
Fritzie Zivic, favored to defeat Bob Montgomery in 10 rounds or less at Shibe Park tonight, weighs in heavier and bets on quick victory. Montgomery, wary of a KO, promises to win but downplays knockouts. Promoter Taylor expects about 25,000 fans. MBS will broadcast the fight at 9 p.m. Central.
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Philadelphia
Fritzie Zivic
Bob Montgomery
Shibe Park
Connie Mack
New York
Pennsylvania
Zivic
Pittsburgh
Fritzie
Boffo
Herman Taylor
Montgomery
War Relief doubleheader drew 69,136 at Yankee Stadium
A year ago a crowd of 69,136 watched the New York Yankees and Washington Senators divide a War Relief doubleheader at the stadium. Three years earlier Bobby Riggs and Welby Van Horn fell to Frank Guernsey and Russell Bobbitt in the quarter finals of the National Ten event.
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Associated Press Today
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Stadium
Bobby Riggs
Welby van Horn
Frank Guernsey
Russell Bobbitt
Stalin presses for pause in wartime decisions
In a wartime context the article argues Stalin seeks a pause on key actions by the Big Three. It contends Hitler's eastern front danger and a drive toward Berlin push for a combined political and military agreement. The piece suggests Stalin’s blunt gesture aims to table decisive cards.
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Hitler
Berlin
Stalin
Yesterday Was Home Run Day in the Majors
Yesterday featured 23 homers across the majors boosting totals to 678-340 in the American League and 338 in the National League. Detroit crowd of 58,404 saw the Tigers sweep the Yankees 12-0 and 8-3 as Rudy York hit his 26th of the year. Cooper and DiMaggio also homered grand slams. Philadelphia’s Cuccinello hit a ninth inning shot in a 3-2 White Sox win. Cincinnati, Cleveland, and St. Louis clubs posted wins while New York Giants and Senators endured splits.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press Sports
Wrnter
Detroit
Tigers
New York Yankees
Yanks
Rudy York
Walker Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Cooper
al Brazile
Harry Gumbert
Harry Brecheen
Vince DiMaggio
Pittsburgh
Tony Cuccinello
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Edgar Smith
Cincinnati
Phillies
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Senators
Allied Airmen Pursue Night Bombing Over Salerno Rail Yard
Allied airmen report a 35 minute battle with Axis fighters near Salerno after a bombing run. Western aviation then sent large Wellington formations to strike freight lines north of a key bridge, dropping 4000 pound bombs on 250 rail cars amid fires and smoke.
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Salerno
Wellingtons
Kharkov Evacuated as Eastern Campaign Shifts
The broadcast notes Kharkov, once a battlefield hotspot, was evacuated during planned moves. German forces claim repelling Russian breakthroughs in Mius and Izium sectors while reporting rising prisoner and booty numbers. A London observer calls Kharkov loss major, suggesting German reserves may be depleted against the Russian offensive.
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Kharkov
Associated Press
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Izyum
London
Donets
Kuban
Crimea
Five Years Ago Davis Cup Team Named by USTA
The United States Lawn Tennis Association named five players Don Budge Gene Mako Bobby Riggs and Joe Hunt to defend the Davis Cup in a doubles tourney selection reflecting a five year prior roster.
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Nis
Don Budge
Gene Mako
Bobby Riggs
Joe Hunt
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Pinch hitters and big shows color sports roundup
Sid Feder reports on Saratoga Derby upset and the crowded sports scene. Mentions Tami Mauriello turning down $10,000 to fight Lloyd Marshall, a bond game at the Polo Grounds. Zivie predicting a quick finish in Philly. Jimmy Wilson/Cubs manager chatter. Masterson’s no hitter in Hawaii. Tom Carey named Sampson Naval Base manager. Notre Dame tickets for Nov. 6. and a gym scene with Mike Jacobs and Sing Que.
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Sid Feder
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Tami Mauriello
Lloyd Marshall
Cleveland
Journal-American
Polo Grounds
Chums
Fritzie Zivie
Bob Montgomery
Philly
Gene
Chicago Times
Kessler
Larry Gilbert
Nashville
Jimmy Wilson
Cubs
Ington
Crew Huskies
Walt Masterson
Senators
Honolulu
Tom Carey
Red Sox
Sampson Naval Base
Amy
Notre Dame
Notable gridiron and military athletes in wartime service
The piece highlights Frank Hrabetin of Loyola and the Philadelphia Pro Eagles as the Samp son base standout. It notes Lt. Walter Zittel, Cornell track captain, serving with Marines in the South Pacific, and mentions Harry Danning’s pitching stint for Long Beach Air Ferry Command. Also covered are Capt Nat Eubank coaching the Lubbock Air Field winged Commandos and ex-William and Mary standouts Tom Brown and Bob Shea entering Bainbridge Army Air Field cadet programs.
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N. Y
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Frank Hrabetin
Loyola of
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Nat Eubank
Georgia
Lubbock
Tex
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Tom Brown
William and Mary
Bainbridge (Ga
Army Air Field
Bob Shea
Wash
Polo Grounds writers rally for Dick Bartell 2000th game
Notes from sports, racing and horse circles mention Dick Bartell's 2000th game as baseball writers photographers and telegraphers chip in for a war bond. Willie Crump trains Don Ameche's racing stable. A monument is planned for trotter Senator Abbe at Wilmington track. Rumors place Johnny Podgajny in the Pirates doghouse after a Dodgers strike. Lee Murray lauded as most improved heavyweight. Louisiana Bill Helis gears up for Lexington yearlings and Henry Knight's Almahurst farm.
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Dick Bartell
Willie Crump
Blue Grass
Don Ameche
Senator Abbe
Wilmington
Ohio
The
Grapevine
Johnny Podgajny
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Lee Q. Murray
Lexington
Louisiana
Bill Helis
Henry Knight
Almahurst
Fullerton
Market Report from St Louis National Stockyards Aug 23
Hogs 19 000 fairly active 10-20 higher than Friday with weights over 270 Ibs little activity. Sows 15-25 higher largely 180-250 Ibs 15.00-15.10 top 15.10 250-270 Ibs 14.85-15.05 140-160 Ibs 14.15-75 100-130 Ibs 13.15-14.00 good sows 13.15-85 largely 13.25-75 load choice 14.00 stags 13.25 down. Cattle 6 500 calves 2 000 opening slow some steady bids 65 loads Okla/ Kansas grassers few med/good steers 13.50-14.50 med/good heifers & good steers 13.50-14.50 med/good heifers and mixed yearlings 11.75-13.50 common/med cows 9.25-11.50 bulls 11.50-13.00 good/choice vealers 15.50 med/good 13.00-14.25 slaughter steers 10.50-16.00 slaughter heifers 9.50-15.25 stocker/feeder steers 9.50-14.50. Sheep 4 500 spring lambs steady to strong early sales good/choice to packers 13.50-14.00 half deck more sorted 14.25 med/good 12.25-13.25 common 10.00-10.50 slaughter ewes steady med/good 5.75-6.50.
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National Stockyards
Oklahoma
Kansas
Stocks Selloff As Turnover Hits Three-Week High
New York markets fell today with the largest turnover in about three weeks. Industrials slipped about 2 points as trading picked up briefly then faded. Buying support returned near the close but volume remained light with transfers near 700,000 shares.
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New York
Rye Leads Grain Prices as Market Closes Firm
Rye finished stronger by about two to four cents per bushel driven by heavy eastern buying. Wheat and oats rose with rye, while overall activity remained light as traders weighed war strategy and food price shifts. Cash wheat and oats quoted with specific grades and prices listed.
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Chicago
Number of Fathers to Be Drafted Studied
Washington officials expect to know by September the number of fathers needed to fill October draft quotas. A new inventory of Selective Service registrants is being compiled from manpower pools and due for completion late next month. The number drafted depends on factors including single and childless men with expiring deferments and boys turning 18.
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Washington
Selective Service
Psalm Verse Quoted on Prayer Page
A religious text presents Psalm 137:7 and its call for divine revival and protection against enemies, emphasizing faith and deliverance in trouble. The line highlights trust in God’s sustaining power amid conflict and danger.
Eye pupils of cats adjust with vertical slit shapes
The pupils of feline eyes are vertical slits and can widen or contract to regulate light intake. This adaptation helps cats sharpen vision in varying light.
Barley and Malting Grades From Historical Samples
Readable fragments show grading labels such as No. 3 and No. 4 with dates 1-4-73 and 3-4-72. Entries mention sample grades white 69 and 70, and barley malting ranges 1.2-1.27 with nominal feeder terms.
Chicago dairy and produce market update notes prices and supplies
Butter receipts total 452733 with assorted grade codes. Poultry prices: fryers 27 1 2 cents, leghorn chicken 25, ducks 21, capons 6 pounds up 31, under 6 pounds 27 1 2. Potatoes arrivals 163, on track 231, total shipments 651 Sat and 65 Sun, markets steady with Idaho Washington and Wisconsin varieties listed and prices.
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Chicago
Sun
Idaho Bliss
Cotton futures rise on trade price fixing demand
New York traders saw a steady cotton market with late afternoon prices 5 to 20 cents higher. Old contracts closed 40 to 55 cents higher as Oct through May futures posted gains, while Middling spot rose to 20.85.
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New York
Cotton futures rise in New Orleans trading
Cotton futures advanced on buying and short covering with the market closing steady and gains of 30 to 35 cents per bale. October, December, May, and July contracts posted varied highs and lows, while spot cotton closed steady about 20 cents higher with strong middling prices.
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New Orleans
Coton
All-Star Gridders Optimistic About Redskin Contest
Evanston Ill August 23 The Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher criticized optimism about an upcoming game against the Washington Redskins. He warned players their talk of victory was premature and noted Washington’s stronger line and Sammy Baugh's health. Washington also cleared its backfield as Andy Farkas signed a new contract.
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Evanston
Ill
All Star
Washington Redskins
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Collegians
Stuhldreher
Washington
National Football League
All Stars
Sammy Baugh
Mr. Baugh
Andy Farkas
Christmas Mail for Troops Urges Early Sending
The piece stresses timely Christmas parcels to overseas troops. It notes how weeks are needed for ships to reach stations and warns that delays may prevent gifts from arriving by December 25. Rules include a five pound limit, 15 inches length, 36 inches length and girth, labeling as Christmas parcel, one parcel per week per recipient, strong packing, and censorship-friendly wrapping.
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South America
Army
Postal parcel packing rules from wartime guidance
The text outlines strict limits on mailed items including perishable fruits and inflammable goods, and prohibits items that could damage mail. It mandates secure packaging for glass gifts and protected edges on sharp tools. Army and Navy parcels require full service details and recipient ranks, units, and post office routing.
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Army
Navy
Deaths Last Night Dr Anna Hedges Talbot
Dr. Anna Hedges Talbot 75 founder of the Junior Red Cross dies last night. Born in St Louis she was a prominent civic figure with links to humanitarian work.
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Associated Press
Anna Hedges Talbot
St. Louis
Junior
Red Cross
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