Russians Drive Deep Into Nazi Positions Around Leningrad
Soviet reports claim the Red Army cleared Nazi positions south of Leningrad and near Tosno advancing toward local rail hubs. They report German retreat in disorder from the Tosno salient and ongoing gains through the Pripet marshes toward Slonievich and Mozyr, with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Leningrad
Moscow-Leningrad
Chudove
Yosno
Chudoye
Volkhov
Monnes Toso
Tosno
Pustinikna
Petaamo
Berlin
Kerch
Crimea
Krasnoy¢ Selo
Atalave
Krasnogvardoisk
Narva
Estonia
Gruzino ‘Ares
Velkov River
Novgorod
White Russia
Gon
Konstantin Rokosnovexys
Nikola Vatutin'a
Pinak Ramahes
Sekhisty
Ubott
Briggs Victim Of Power Politics In Hopkins Letter Case
Federal grand jury probes its supposed signer George N. Briggs a suspended Interior Department aide named as intermediary in the Hopkins letter affair Briggs says he is a victim of power politics He testifies before the grand jury and denies hiding while awaiting questions He says his stance toward Willkie and Hopkins is critical but won’t predict what he will answer before the jury
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Washington
George N. Brigg
Interior
Department
Hopkins
Harry L. Hopkins
Orgory
Briggs
Senate
Langer
D-Nd
Werdell Willkie
C. Nelson Sparks
Sparks
Ickes
Willkie
North Dalsary
Ing
Grand Jury
Anser
Bill Langer
Murray
Tid Tanger
Coud
Telees
Harry Hopkins
Wendell Willkie
Senator Langer
New York
Justice Department
General Ike to Command All Yanks In Europe
Allied headquarters announced General Dwight D. Eisenhower would command U S forces in the European theater with Major General John GA Lee as deputy and Major General W B Smith as chief of staff The move aims to streamline headquarters and free officers for field duty Lee will act as needed and remain commander of services of supply Col Royal Lord was named deputy chief of staff for the theater and chief of staff of the services of supply Meningitis reaches epidemic in Knoxville Positive cases rise with eleven inmates at city hospital and a resident reported epidemic proportions.
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Londons
United States
Ravight J. Misenower
Pestimerl Lala
Mrt
Allied Headquarters
Flaenhower
Lee
Services of Supply
Smith
Forc
Royal Lord
Devlon
Ue Services of Supply
Knox
Knoxville
Sean
Meningitia
Knoxville General Hospital
Kaceeile
Poyelehy
WAC Major Named Assistant Commandant at Ft. Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe announces Maj Elizabeth Strayhorn will serve as assistant commandant of the Third WAC Training Center. Col Howard Clark notes the post will be led by a WAC officer for the first time, with Strayhorn supervising training discipline welfare and administration. Strayhorn, from Nashville, is a 1942 major class graduate with prior posts at Des Moines Ruston Washington and Daytona Beach.
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Fort Oglethorpe
Howard Clark
Toddy
Elizabeth Strayhorn
WAC
Clark
Strayhorn
Fort Dex Moines
Des Moines
Ruston
Washington
Daytona Beach
Nashville
Clarks Adder
Phllenine
Carpa
Deren
Allied Planes Sweep Out Across Channel In Raids
Allied air units launched daylight raids across the English Channel targeting Pas de Calais and northern France. U S Marauders and RAF bombers supported by fighters struck Nazi installations. losses included five German planes, with missions extending to Boulogne Dieppe and Calais and mines laid on enemy craters.
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London
English Channel
Germany
Air Ministry
Sweden
Europe
U. S
France
RAF
Domenian
Pas de Calais
Can
Jengland
Boulogne
Dieppe
Calais
Holland
New Zealand
Mreauser
Senators Split Over Civilian Labor Draft Plan
A small group on the Senate Military Affairs Committee weighed President Roosevelt’s civilian labor draft proposal. Of 16 interviewed, five favored, nine were undecided, and two were out of town. War Secretary Stimson would resume his briefing Wednesday while opponents argued the bill would harm production.
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Associated Prenny
Washington
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Senate Milit
Stimson
Mureay
D-Mont
Truman
D-Mon
War Costs Investigating
Murray
Reynolds
D-Nc
Johnson
Dcole
Kilgore
D-Wva
Wallgren
D-Wash
Austin
R-Vt
Nazis See Handwriting On Wall Officials Leave Rome
German forces stream northward from Rome amid evacuation plans as Allied landings threaten the Italian front. Rome’s defense is bolstered with headquarters moved to Florence and communications cut northbound. Reports say neutrals allowed limited dispatches while clashes and reprisals unfold in northern towns. Western front preparation intensifies as Nazis fear Allied invasion from both France and the south.
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Rome
Madrid
Florence
Chinsi
Roma
Thalian Pagelst
Associated Press
Stockholm
Swedi
Pcas
Switzerland
Italy
Gonos
Nazs
Iim
France
Ble
Pyrenees
Marseille
Street Scene Confusion At City Street Crossing
A man buys an expensive cigar at a drug store then stalks away in indignation after an error leaves him unable to buy a tobacco item. A produce boy chases a squawking animal while a barrier-like taxi inches along as crowds press on Cherokee Street near the St. Bernard freight tracks.
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Den
St. Gernard
Cherokee Street
Hannegan Seeks To Win Farley In Democratic Fight
Washington report outlines Hannegan pressing for Democratic national chairmanship while aiming to rally Farley against a Roosevelt fourth term. The piece notes Farley’s influence, prior vice presidential polling, and divisions within the party over nominating rules and running mates amid wartime politics.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Robert ©. Hannegan
Frank C. Walker
Harnegan
Democratic
Farley
Roosevelt
National Committee
Ia Houht
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
New York State
Jagt Wee
N.frieda
Edward J. Flynn
Empire State
Chicago
Fartoy
New York
Hannegan
Roosevel
Maybank
1-SC
Virginia
Germans Press Forward In Cassino Arena Near Rome
Allied forces push inland to within 30 miles of Rome with Nettuno captured and the Appian Way under fire. German counterattacks across the Rapido halt progress as American British units hold the line and press toward Littoria and Nettuno.
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Algiers
Rome
Appian Way
Pontine
Nettuno
Littoris
Nettung
Littoria
Pontino
Rapide
Nettune
Alles
Heinkels and Meesserschmitts
Elba
Via Casilina
Alreagi
Cassino
Fifth Army
Rambo
Aussies Return Fire In New Guinea Offensive Near Bogadjim
Australian ground forces push inland from Ona to Bogadjim south of Madang as they rout Japanese remnants. MacArthur reports heavy losses for Japan, with over 400 dead near Bogadjim and allied air offensives targeting Rabaul Bougainville and surrounding bases.
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Auwanted Allied
New Guinea
Rommel
Bogadiim
Japan
Madang
Maur Maines
Ona
Naal
Ronmmei
Africa
Fari River
Bogatjim
Douglas MacArthur
Glingmires
Borpag
Rabaul
New Britain
Kara
Kahili
Bougainville
Solomons
Rahan
Buka
Gasmata
Kavieng
New Ireland
Senate Debates Service Vote as One Man Blocks Move
The Senate faced a bid to rush absentee voting legislation for service members but was stalled by Senator Taft who refused unanimous consent to bypass the calendar. Majority Leader Barnsley used a parliamentary tactic to move the measure forward while the bill would give states jurisdiction over voter qualifications and ballot validity.
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Washington
Senate
Carlson Proposes Drastic Simplification of Income Tax
Rep. Carlson proposes a single personal income tax with merged Victory Tax and regular tax, higher brackets with a $1,700 exemption, and continued standard exemptions. He aims to reduce returns by withholding and allow short forms for low income, arguing the plan cuts confusion and eases small taxpayers.
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Carlson
Washington
Rep
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