Dieppe Raid Rehearsal Ahead of Second Front
Wartime dispatch outlines Dieppe commando raid as a major prelude to a Western front opening. Churchill’s Cairo visit signals strategic reshuffle in the Middle East while Allied commandos train with new weapons and air and naval support anticipated for future operations.
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Glenn Baba
Dieppe
Europe
Washington
London
Cairo
Moscow
Russia
United States
Churchill
Egypt
Joseph Stalin
Hitler
Middle East
Alexandria
Tobruk
Alexander
Dunkerque
Burma
East
Britain
Commandos raid Dieppe and American staff join British forces
The Dieppe raid unfolds with German claims of a large operation and heavy losses. American officers join British commandos as planners and advisers under Lord Mountbatten. Reports describe Allied preparations and aerial activity across the channel. The piece notes cautions to French supporters and references the St Nazaire episode.
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Europe
St. Nazaire
United States Army
British Isles
United States
Navy
Army
Royal Airforce
Louis Mountbatten
L. K. Truscott
Charlottesville
EF. B. Strauss
Washington
D.C
H. D. Campbell
Marines
Vermont
Loren B. Hillsinger
Army Air Forces
Washington, D .C
T. J. Conway
San Francisco
P. M. Hampton
New York
J. B. Lawrence
New Tank Destroyer Troops Chase and Outmaneuver Enemies
Pacific Northwest Army Camp reports on the newly formed tank destroyer battalions of the U.S. Army. Leaders describe a mobile, aggressive assault doctrine using self-propelled 75s, 37 mm cannons, and a 50-caliber machine gun. Troopers ride, hunt, and strike from the flank or rear, preferring to attack rather than hold.
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Pacific Northwest
John Lemon
Lemp
Africa
War Department
Two Nazi saboteurs face further U S trials
The two saboteurs Dasch and Burger, sentenced to long terms, may aid prosecutions of accomplices in six cases. Indictments for treason are planned in Chicago New York and Brooklyn as grand juries prepare. Pending federal court handling could shift custody and location.
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Washington
George John Dasch
Ernest Peter Burger
District of Columbia
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Biddle
Germany
Justice Department
Dashh and Burger
Army
Busch
Burger
Atlanta
Alcatraz
Blackout drill draws mixed results across states
Western Pennsylvania praised the surprise blackout while many residents and officials faced light violations and uneven execution. In Pittsburgh, curfews and curtain draws reduced visibility though several blocks stayed lit. New Jersey and Philadelphia areas reported mixed compliance and two deaths occurred during the exercise in Newark and nearby locations.
Fair varieties and exhibits at Indiana fair show
The article highlights fair attractions including the Fair varied chorus numbers and shows such as The Pet Show and The Follies. It notes displays at The Round House and Agricultural Hall, plus cattle and poultry sheds, eating booths, and the Key stone Shows. The uptown office is in the Tiffany Building on South Seventh street.
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Mamid
the Pier
Atlantic City
Indiana
Round House
Agricultural Hall
Tiffany
South Seventh Street
Farmer wage boost eyed to curb labor shortage
Falmer argues government pleas for bumper crops fail as war food program falters due to labor shortages caused by the draft and higher pay in industry. He urges hearings on revising the parity formula to raise farmer purchasing power and counter imbalances, criticizing Leon Henderson and the Office of Price Administration.
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Falmer
United Nations
Fulmer
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Local Names in Montrose and Mount Carmel Notices
The fragment lists individuals including Thomas Exchange, Ruth Ville, Janet M Torrey, Lorraine M Montrose, Reuben A Montrose, Viehoever Anna Mount Carmel, Mabel E Viehoover Mount Carmel, Kent Viehoover Mount Carmel, Walter Deane C Export, Estella M Export.
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Thomas
Ruth
Manorville
Torrey
Janet M
Montrose
Lorraine M
Reuben A
Viehoover
Anna
Mount Carmel
Mabel E
Viehoever
Kent
Walter
Deane C
Estella M
Blackout prompts Pennsylvanians to recall siren event
The 28th Division faced the blackout while Major General Edward Martin campaigned in Lebanon saying war dominates the race. Mayor Leo Williamson of Williamsport attended the rally as C T Heiney, 21, of Montoursville died in a Montgomery Williamsport motorcycle collision.
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Edward Martin
Lebanon
Leo C. Williamson
Williamsport
C. T. Heiney
Montoursville
Beneen Montgomery
First Tire Ration Hearing In Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh August 198. In a pioneering action the Office of Price Administration held a hearing on charges that Canonsburg fire dealer Herman Klee violated the first tire rationing order. Prosecution says he sold tires to three associates from January 2 to January 12. The case hinges on wartime authorization and potential suspension, not criminal penalties, as of the time of the action.
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Pennsylvania
Office of Price Administration
Canonsburg
Herman Klee
Abe Klee
McDonald
C. G. Ducray
Louis Zeigler
Oakmont
Samuel M. Chertoff
OPA
Western Pennsylvania
Washington
Allied Raid At Dieppe Involves U S Rangers And Allies
United States Ranger battalion joins Canadian, British, and French troops in the Dieppe operation. Tanks land centers, heavy fighting ongoing. Allied right flank destroys a German six gun battery and ammo dump. left flank beachhead secured after initial repulse. RAF and German air forces clash across the channel as the raid unfolds.
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United States Ranger Battalion
Folkstone
English
Paris
Citywide blackout test disrupts evening routines
Erie reports a one hour partial blackout during last night air raid drill as shop whistles sounded early. Residents turned off lights while some motorists and theatergoers were confused by signals and a local custodian fractured his heel during duties at the York post office. Authorities say 30 to 40 minor violations will be investigated. The mayor led a Brandon Park singalong before a theater crowd dispersed after the warning.
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Ralph E. Flinn
Allegheny County Defense Council
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Fred Good
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Paul Burgess
Ocean City
George D. Richards
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Trenton
Fort Dix
Harrisburg
Marta
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Easton
Newark
Camlen
William Weisenbach
Kenneth Palmer
Francis Hoffnagle
York Post Office
Erie
Home Own
Ore
Richard Dundon
Brazil Moves as U S Plane Bombs Axis Sub
U S pilot bombs and sinks an Axis submarine off Brazil after five Brazilian ships were sunk, touching Brazil to the brink of war. The submarine was spotted 50 miles off the coast by Captain Jack Lacy’s plane. surface raider near Trindade also sighted. Riots and curfews spread as crowds demand retaliation. official toll lists 836 aboard five sunken ships, 185 saved.
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Dieppe Raid and Pacific Battles Rage Across War Fronts
Commandos struck Dieppe in daylight with tanks and naval support as British reports confirmed ongoing operations. In the Pacific, the Solomon Islands campaign showed fatigue for Japanese forces while U.S. and Allied fleets tightened control and prepared for possible major sea battles. Soviet and German fronts saw heavy fighting around Stalingrad and the Caucasus as casualties mounted and reinforcements were shifted. Communications from Tokyo indicated caution about further U.S. attacks on Japanese soil amid rapidly evolving war news.
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Compando
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Acid Hurling Incident Shocks Philadelphia Suburb
City chemists examine acid hurled at a suburban home two doors from Gerhard Kunze Sr. and Frank Watson after a bottle struck a porch window and another bottle smashed on the lawn. Detective Raymond Latchford sees no proof the acid targeted Kunze but continues the probe. Band the Gazette to an Army Friend.
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Manhunt Intensifies After Brutal Assault in Delaware County
In Delaware County a large manhunt unfolds after a brutal attack on 10 year old Misa Saltto, daughter of an Italian nobleman. Police, state and local forces, aided by Media troops, detained five suspects who were released after the victim could not identify them.
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Bartondale
William B. McClenahan
Media
Miss Saitto
Orazio Nicola Saitto
Baron di Capus
Elizabeth Gibson
Elizabeth Geary Watson
Belle Geary
Sarah S. Neudecker
Markets Hogs and lambs buoyant amid mixed cattle and produce
Pittsburgh market notes show hogs active at steady prices and cattle unchanged, calves steady, sheep up 25 cents. Lambs range from 12.50 to 13.50 for mediums to good, common at 8.50 to 10.00, ewes and wethers also listed. Produce demand fair with apples steady and potato prices steady across regions including Pennsylvania and New Jersey varieties.
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Pittsburgh
W. Va
New Jersey Cobblers
Long Island Chippewas
Ickes Names Grouping for Manpower
Washington Aug 19 Solid Fuel Coordinator Ickes named a committee to tackle the manpower problem in coal mining. The panel will confer with Paul V. McNutt and Major General Hershey to curb losses of workers to other industries and the armed forces. Members include O L Alexander and Charles ONeil of New York, H T De Bardellen of Birmingham, Thomas K Kennedy, and Thomas J Thomas.
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Ickes
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
O. L. Alexander
New York
Charles O'Neil
H. T. de Bardellen
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas K. Kennedy
Secreatory
United Mina Workers of America
Thomas J. Thomas
Office of
Solid Fuela
Army officer warns against complacency on wartime record
Major General Dawson Olmstead, chief signal officer, warns the nation that victory is not assured amid praise for a Poor Richard Club award. He notes that while America has never lost a war, Japan could claim the same.
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America
Dawson Olmstead
U. S. Army
Richard
Japan
Treasury balance and debt figures reported
Washington reports the treasury balance at 4.532 billion dollars with a net balance of 4.832 billion. Daily changes show an increase of 66.87 million in total debt, with a receipt of 33.60 million and expenditures of 308.35 million recorded.
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