Nazis Think U. S. Has New Weapons
A Swedish visitor reported Berlin believes American bombers possess advanced weapons. He described heavy destruction in Erkener and nearby plants, noting 120 big bombs dropped and much of the district left ruinous. Bombing aims included Berlin city center and a submarine parts plant at Wildau. Berlin warns of mass evacuations if daylight raids persist. Yugoslav Partisans report strong offensives in Slovenia and Macedonia. Bougainville reports unopposed occupation of Magine Islands near Aug 27.
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Wildau
Aghilstey Goebbels
Gauleiter
Berlin
Striet
Bore Mno
Armericans
Nokpitals
Habertus
Rittsbergs
Findenburg
London
Gestapo
AFL CIO Rivalry Drives WLB to FDR for Guidance
The War Labor Board seeks White House guidance as AFL and CIO rivals use the steel wage dispute to press a broader formula clash. WLB members weigh how a potential showdown with the administration could unfold and what hearings might reveal about labor, industry, and government stakes.
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WLB
FDR
Joseph A. Lettos
Sutaco Afl-Cio
War Labor Board
Inbar
Syria
CIO
AFL
Ure War Labor Board
Nto
Babar
OPA
WLIS
Congress
Executivea
Broredien
TVA Directors Say McKellar Plan Is Unsound
TVA directors warn that Senator McKellar amendments would destroy the Tennessee Valley Authority. The statement, signed by Chair J. David B. Lillenthal and directors H. A. Morgan and James P. Pape, argues the proposed changes threaten merit-based appointments and TVA power operations.
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TVA
McKellar
Knoxville
McNeline TM
Yenas
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tennessee
Ad Jt
Lhe
TVA Power Land
PVA
D. McKellar
Jatin David B. Lillenthal
Senate
Germans Withdraw Troops From Base and Air Raids Continue
German radio said troops left Uman in western Ukraine, a rail hub between Vinnitsa and Kirovograd. In southern Ukraine a Russian Spring offensive pushed to Staro Konstantinov and Tarnopol while forces breached defenses near Kherson and Nikolaev. Allied air strikes hit Berlin, Marignane near Marseille, and targets in France, with heavy losses reported for German air power and continued RAF and US bomber activity.
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Lenden
Wazi
Uman
Ukraine
Vinnitsa
Kirovo~grad
Bug River
Nikolaev
Old Poland
Moscow
Staro-Konstantinov
Iimer
Tarnopel
Black Sea
Vikolasy
Kherson
Stalin
Redjan Malinovelty
Ehrivoi' Rog
Ingul- Nets
Novi Bug
Grozhens
Kazanka
Malinovaky
Mikolaev
Blaci
Odessa
Stauro-Konstantinov
Proskurov
Gregory KW
Zhulows
Gevrana
Rumania
Zhulovis
Tarnopol
Previanaly
Odengsa- Warsaw
Red Army
Ievin
Ternopo
Tvachuy
Dichhkay
Nashville City Clerk Woodward Dies After Stroke
Pierre Ledger Woodward a Nashville city clerk for four years died at a local hospital after suffering a paralytic stroke while driving home from work. Ruth Dud who was riding with him stopped the car. survivors include his wife and daughter.
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Neaghville
Pierre Ledger Woodward
Nashville
Rome
Ruth Dud
Woodward
Wifn
British U S Ships Go To Reds In Fleet Deal
Washington reports a pending plan to transfer British and American naval units to the Soviet Red fleet while keeping the Italian Mediterranean fleet largely intact. The move aims to secure a northern supply route to Murmansk, with ongoing debate over how to divide Italian and captured ships among Allies.
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U.S
Reds
Italy
Mediterranean
Muraninsk
Vas Lovel
Ify
Japan
Gie Pacilio
Weather Delays Italian Front Actions Amid Lull
Bad weather curbed major operations on the Italian fronts as Avie Headquarters reported minimal patrols yesterday. Allied air forces conducted 900 sorties, with medium bombers targeting Sauto Stefano and Montalto Di Cestra, while light bombers hit gun positions near Anzio and the Capranica railway. About 80 enemy aircraft were sighted. two Allied planes missing. German captures in Italy since Salerno surpassed 15,000, including 3,000 on the beachhead and 1,500 around Cassino. Skirmishes persisted near Moletta River and a RAF fighter was downed by British fire. P-39 Aquila bombers debuted, striking a fuel train at Montalto di Castro and the Marina di Pisa airfield.
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Mua
Rignane
Germany
Ant
Gereman
France
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Wege Paris
Abert
Reich Capitel
Berlin
Hannover
Jesterday
London Daily Mail
Reichsmarscat
Hermann Goering
Goering
DNE
Avie
Meples
Italy
Seevere
Sauto Stefano
Montalto di Cestra
Rome
Campoleone
Anzio
Capranica
Salerno
Cassino
Molelta River
Carroceto
En- Seng
Harold Alexander
Montalto di Castro
Marina di Pisa
Leghovn
Y Garden Chart Aids Kingsport Victory Garden Contest
Kingsport gardeners receive a detailed 1944 food garden planning chart on page three. The chart helps families budget needs and includes an entry form for a Victory Garden Contest starting in May. Prizes from $19 to $49.05 weekly for twelve weeks, plus a grand prize, are offered by local merchants. entry open to all except Kingsport Publishing Company employees.
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Kingsport
Kingsport Publishing Company
Wingsport
Illness Fatal For Humorist Irvin S Cobb
Renowned humorist Irvin S Cobb died after a long illness at his Sheraton apartment in New York. Grantland Rice, family friend and sports writer, announced the death and noted the funeral would be private with further plans not yet made.
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New York
Tivin &. Cobb
Sheraton
Cobb
Grantland Rice
Ramirez Quits As Argentina President in Palace Coup
Pedro Pablo Ramirez formally resigned, delegating power to Edelmiro Farrell after a palace coup. Farrell's cabinet discussed the crisis as the Supreme Court acknowledged receipt of the resignation and a manifesto. Foreign recognition remained unsettled as the Farrell government sought clarity on defense and Axis threats.
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Buenos Aires
Pedro Pablo Ramirez
Argentina
Ramirez
Axis
Edelmiro J. Farrell
Supreme Court
Ramirex
Farrell
Montevideo
Uruguay
Raymirez
Asis
Caile
Bob
Heave
Unclear Street Scene With Pedestrian and Animals
A windy day in a village scene shows a man crossing near moving vehicles while a dog is present. A damp mud scene follows with a person taking a taxi and later needing help from a passerby as rain and mud affect movement.
Stilwell's Burma push astonishes critics amid crisis
Lieutenant General Joseph W Stilwell accelerates the Burma fighting pace as his forces advance about 100 miles into north Burma despite limited resources. He aims to clear Japanese from Burma to link to the Burma Road for China supplies, with his Ledo Road project facing skepticism from Allied command.
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New Delhi
Joseph W. Stilwell
Buri
Burma
Vine
Gar Joo
China
Stilwell
Southeast Asia
High Command
Serling
Bailwell
Stihwell
Le-do
India
Hukawng
Atilwell
Coli Jed
BrigeGen
Merrill
Wingate
Joop
Southeast Asia Command
SuUbwah
U. S
Chine-Burma-India
Kouloy
New York
Mogeow
Victor Semenoviteh Kouloy
Ethiopia
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