War News Notes Gripsholm Repatriates Reach New York Harbor
The Wise World War Amlyst recounts the Gripsholm liner bringing Americans home from Japanese captivity in New York harbor. It analyzes Pacific and Caucasus battles, Hitler’s threat, and the strategic hold on Solomon Islands bases, stressing the potential shift in the war’s outcome and the costs to both sides. Knoxville and Carmel civic notices close with a Friday bus move.
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New York Harbor
Selfic
Solomon Islands
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Panese
Xipponese
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Pte
Washington
America
Orient
Wither
Churchill Warned To Boost Morale
Churchill faces pressure from British press to show concrete wartime results from his Moscow and Middle East trip. Trade Union Congress notes hunger of real news and urges an immediate union front. Officials expect a House of Commons report within two weeks and potential reorganization of Britain’s war direction. Churchill expresses confidence in the Allied fight in North Africa and pledges aid to the Nile Valley and the Allied effort with American help.
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Frankiy
Churchill
Britain
Mose
Middle East
Trade Union Congress
She Herald
Ips
Moscow
Washington
Moston
Midfle East
Tibe House of
News Chronicle
United Nations
North Africa
Nile
Lhera
Secret Weapon Race Across Atlantic Heats Up
U S and Britain are reportedly producing a secret weapon that could surprise Germany. Brig Gen Barnes of the Army Ordnance Mission says both nations pursue a joint full mobilization effort with new weapon types. A three week British tour highlighted wartime munition production including women workers in gun boring tasks.
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United States Army Ordnance Mission
Caid
Armericans
G.n. Barnes
Buinsiletany
Dielion
Germany
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Britain
Sis
Soldiers Voting May Call Recessed Congressmen Back
The House recess eyed a quick end as southern members attacked a senate move to let armed services personnel vote by mail with poll tax exemptions in seven states. The Senate approved the tax exemption — with a broader mail voting scope than the House — while Ramsay predicted House assent if attendance improves. Also, the British press said Churchill would not reshuffle the high command again, seeking stability for the military.
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Senate
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Mississippi
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Virginia
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Armed Services
Senatorial Race Probe Sought In Tennessee Primary
Washington debate over an inquiry into the Tennessee Democratic senatorial primary arises as the elections investigating committee considers requests from Knoxville officials and figures named in charges of excessive spending. The motion parallels prior calls by McParhed and involves prominent names with limited details.
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Washington
Tennessee
Seme
Sean
Charmian Dfejane
DeAritd
Mewart
Ad Nent
Stowerl
Japs Rush More Ships Into Battle
The Navy announced heavy action in the Solomons with six more Japanese ships damaged as Allied forces push to halt a large Japanese armada. Reports from MacArthur and Allied bases describe fierce sea and air battles, carrier strikes, and significant disruption of Japanese shipping amid widening engagement in the Solomon Islands campaign.
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Washington
Solomon Islands
Navy Today
Acome Munique
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Solomons
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MacArthur
Japan
New Guinea
Pearl Harbor
Midway
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Guadalcanal
Buna
New Britain
Rabaul
Gasmata
FDR Plans Price Tethering Across Wages and Farm Prices
President Roosevelt readies a plan to stabilize living costs by tying wage and farm prices together. He says sacrifices by labor and agriculture are needed and hints at a radio address and congressional message around Labor Day. He met with CIO chief Philip Murray and AFL president William Green to discuss the cost of living, inflation, and potential legislation.
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Washington
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Philip Murray
CIO
William Green
AFL
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Noy
Congress
Leon Henderson
Merchants Hear OPA Restrictions In City Courtroom
Merchants and customers crowded the city courtroom on Tuesday afternoon to hear the Office of Price Administration explain price ceilings and rationing rules. The OPA clinic began at 1 30 and featured talks by H Craige DeMoss and William B Finney before a discussion and Q A session with about 90 merchants and the public attending.
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Distributive Education Service
Tennessee Board of Education
H. Craige DeMoss
Price
William B. Finney
All Britain Mourns Death Of Duke Of Kent
Britain mourns the death of the Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George V, a wartime air crash near Iceland claiming all 15 aboard. The royal family reacts as air ministry investigates while the nation notes the first royal aircraft fatality in a century.
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Britain
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Duke of Kent
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Sunderland
Iceland
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Bedland
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Air Ministry
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King George V
Maring
Greece
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Princess Alexandra
Prince George
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Roosevelt
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Queen Elizabeth
Buckinghamshire
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Mary
England
Duke of Windsor
Bahamas
Frazier Nominated to Oppose Cooper in Tennessee Gubernatorial Race
The state Republican executive committee nominated Camden attorney C N Frazier for governor to oppose Governor Cooper in the November general election, unaminously certification followed the August primary and the GOP meeting. Meacham was named for U S Senate and Frazier pledged a vigorous campaign, including a planned statewide debate to present Republican principles.
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Republican Executive Committee
C. N. Frazier
Camden
Cooper
Frazier
Republican Committee
Ton Stewart
Leon Jouvelman
General Assembly
L. Todd Meacham
Chattanooga
Senate
House of Representatives
W W. I. Davis
Tazewell
Jourelman
Povernor
Highlands
Carter
Shelby
B. Carol] Reece
Johnson City
Meecham
Fragier
J. Ridley Mitchell
J.bailey Wray
Stewart
Edward W. Carmack
John H. Neal
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City Faces Immediate Nazi Siege Near Stalingrad
German thrusts push toward Stalingrad from the Don and Volga as Red Army workers join the defense on the Volga's high west bank. Red Star reports German forces reach near the city, while Soviet tanks and cavalry counter in scattered engagements and Red Army lines reform behind screening armor.
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Don
Volga
Stalingrad
Red Army
Red Star
Boviek Information Bureau
Red Stere
Eclipse in Kingsport Captures Lunar Shadow Show
Kingsport observers watched a total and partial lunar eclipse Tuesday night with the moon entering the penumbra at 11 01 pm and totality near 11 31 48 pm. The event, visible across North America except the far west, drew interest from astronomers and amateur skywatchers alike.
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