01 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1943
Page
1
London reports warn Italians that a new wave of bombings may force surrender, with leaders ready for immediate action. Mussolini’s regime faces pressure as negotiations, ambassador resignations, and Vatican diplomacy hint at possible peace. Italian forces withdraw from Greece while German and Italian fronts tense.
A Moscow communique reported the heaviest fighting shifted from Orel to the Donets Basin south of Voroshilovgrad. German forces lost 85 of 103 tanks in Donets and other fronts, while Soviet counterattacks repelled infantry and armor, marking a dramatic July reversal in the eastern front.
Dealers report coffee sales remained steady after the beverage was released from ration restrictions. An Ohio grocer notes little change as the public adjusts, while retailers anticipate gradual growth with more households buying coffee. Levant considers offering free cups to patrons as a courtesy.
Effective midnight Sunday, parking on paved city streets will be forbidden from midnight to 6 a m. Lineback, director of public safety, notes Kingsport motorists face enforcement. The council, at its July 20 meeting, repealed a suspension tied to population growth and garage facilities. A prior survey found no reason why residents with cars on streets could not park in rear alleys. The public works department cited street cleaning obstructions as a reason to enforce the repeal.
Thousands of United States troops have arrived in Britain after a calm Atlantic crossing. Canadian forces, including parachutists, arrived in one of the largest Dominion troop contingents to reach Britain, and are housed in scattered camps across England. Edward J. Noble plans a major radio ownership shift. he will take over the Blog network, signaling a new era in broadcasting.
Rome reports indicate peace is the goal of Marshal Badoglio but German troops in Italy block it. Italian censorship and Vatican talks reference Allies and Germans. Ciano resigns as ambassador, Mussolini era arrests rumored. Yugoslav exile gov says Slovene irregulars cross into Udine region to join resistance.
OPA hearings probed filling stations across upper East Tennessee. Commissioner Clement Sutton ruled a leased owner not liable for violations. several cases set for review while others were dismissed or given probation.
Allied air forces in Britain and the United States led a large weeklong offensive over Axis Europe ending Saturday. American and British squadrons struck German airfields in northern France including Poissyville and Ablonville while RAF and U.S. fighters attacked St Omer Amiens and Lille. Remscheid near the Ruhr endured a heavy raid with about 400 bombers delivering thousands of tons of bombs in minutes. Hamburg remained aflame from a prior strike as the campaign aims at Hamburg and Remscheid intensified. Berlin radio claimed 54 aircraft shot down with substantial damage to residential areas. Smoke stained the sky above Remscheid and Hamburg as reconnaissance noted fires burning 40 miles from the docks.
Senator Taft urges Congress to split draft categories by age, favoring separation of men over 30 from younger troops. He argues younger men are better suited for service and would ease family disruption while potentially reducing over all induction needs as quotas shift.
Eyewitness accounts from Hamburg describe the city as an inferno with blocks wiped out and thousands killed or missing after a massive Allied attack. Swedish crews aboard the Hildur report widespread destruction, with harbor operations disrupted and many residents fleeing the ruins.
Attorney General Biddle ruled that any union representing a majority or minority of workers could demand a strike vote in a war plant under the Smith Connally War Labor Disputes Act. The first ballot under the act would be Aug 4 at the Allis-Chalmers plant in Springfield.
Allied Headquarters in North Africa warns Italy’s new government under Badoglio has delayed the truce and aided German strength. The broadcast urges Italians to avoid military targets while signaling a renewed air offensive and accountability for Rome’s leaders. The report ties Mussolini’s fall to a broader push by Allies in Sicily and the Italian mainland, with raids and advances described across multiple fronts.
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