27 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
Doughboy and tank teams advance about three miles in six hours to set a trap for Germans along a river line as Allied forces press the Nazi defensive position. Soviet troops storm across the Vistula and drive toward Sabang Harbor while allied forces secure positions near Borth and Agrithai, with reports of ongoing engagements and battlefield movements.
Allied reports say American doughboys and tank crews cracked German defenses south of St Lo gaining miles in six hours. Liberators attacked targets reaching Brussels Ghent and Budapest bombings. Combat continued as missions against rail centers and road hubs disrupted German supply routes in France Belgium and Hungary.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Latis or related figures discuss a three Hitler plot with mentions of colonels Hoepner and others. The text is unclear and missing key details, but indicates allegations of cowardice and internal front line issues. The source is incomplete.
Lt Gen Lesley J McNair 41 long noted as the brains of the Army was killed by enemy fire in Normandy during the assault. He had recently been reassigned and Ben Lear succeeded him in command of the Army ground forces. Marshall called him a great loss and praised his fearless leadership on the firing line.
Allied forces press the Italian front as German resistance concentrates east of Pisa and along the Arno, with heavy bombers striking Budapest. Rome air battles continue as Fifth Army artillery shells advance from Sain Romace to the sea while long range guns hit transport and fortifications. London endures new German V bombs with casualties and housing damage across southern England.
The article notes Cotton Ed Smith and Mrs. Caraway losing seats in a primary, raising the Senate turnover rate to about 19 percent with nine of 36 senators not returning next January. It lists others who failed renomination, chose not to run, or were reassigned to different roles, including deaths and appointments, and mentions Harry Truman potentially moving to the vice presidency if Democrats win.
Berlin radio said Allied warships transports and landing craft massed off the Tyrrhenian coast near La Spezia and Genoa for an imminent landing in northern Italy. No Allied confirmation. La Spezia and Genoa lie behind the Gothic Line held by German forces.
Premier Stanislaw Mikoljczyk of the Polish government in exile departed for Moscow after the cabinet approved a plan to confer with Premier Stalin there. The move signals a bid to reconcile the rival Polish factions and ease tensions with the Polish Committee of Liberation over occupied Polish territories. The London Daily Worker urged honest Polish democrats to join in rebuilding a strong Poland if Mikolajczyk and followers break with the reactionary Bang around him.
News via Moscow radio reports Soviet forces captured Bialystok, a major railway center 110 miles northeast of Warsaw, after two days of fighting. The advance along the Vistula River threatened Warsaw, with German and Soviet statements outlining advances from Brest Litovsk toward Silesia.
Washington reports Argentina faces strict diplomatic isolation for pro-Axis leanings, with U S officials accusing the Farrell government of failing hemispheric defense and signaling possible economic action. Foreign Minister Peluffo defends Argentina’s conduct, saying no pro Nazi elements govern and vows to continue current policy.
Governor Dewey unveils a plan to end friction among federal state and local governments at the Republican governors conference in St Louis. He and Ohio’s Gov Bricker press unity, saying the effort could unite 26 states under GOP leadership and influence the coming campaign.
Kingsport launches a three month rat control drive with cooperation from the city health department, the Kingsport Merchants Association and civic groups. R H Lattner will contact merchants to secure contracts. work will visit premises twice monthly, including city dump and incinerator. Rat damage equates to 164 000 farmer’s yearly output. bait for homes to follow.
Confirmation from the War Department lists Kingsport resident T/5 Zackrie T. Peters killed in France on June 8. His mother Mrs. W. P. Peters of Highland Street was notified. Also named is T/Set. Thomas J. Hill, whose uncle Thomas L. Anderson lives in Surgoinsville, reported as lost in the Mediterranean theater.
The Soviet High Command and the Polish Group of Liberation announced a comprehensive agreement for governing liberated areas of Poland. Supreme power remains with the Soviet commander until areas are cleared of military operations, after which the Polish administration assumes civil control and can recruit Polish armed forces.
More than 200 selectees left Kingsport Thursday to report to Fort Oglethorpe for pre induction examination. Clerks at the Selection Service Board announced the list of men including Walter Necessary, Ralph Hart, James Sparks, Penley, Spears, Fleenor, Goebel, Morley, Manis, Rogers, Cavin, Archer, Castle, Harry, Bevins, Luster, Depew, Moresstock, Frazier, Henry, Strickler, Castle, Knupp, Nelms Jr., Jennings, Duncan, Harry, Fletcher Jr., Resque, Douglay, Wallen, Hale, Hast, Long, Steadman, Mitchell, Porter, Bolling, Franklin, Bell, Jones, Sivert, Leach, Wilkerson, Morris, Bradleby Dockery, Atkins, Vermillion, Broyd Allen, Barrett Jr., Hammonds, Begley, Woodd. (See 200 Men, Page 10)
In a downtown store window a girl changes from a pleasant smile to a frown on sight of an uncomplimentary reflection. A newlywed couple walks hand in hand, drawing amused recognition from pedestrians as oblivious to everything except each other in a storefront display of ordinary life.
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