German retreat from Seine fronts in World War II
German forces under von Kluge struggle to retreat south of the Seine as Allied air and ground pressure shrink escape roads. British staff estimate 40 divisions involved, with 12 divisions already destroyed or severely cut off. Americans advance near the Orne while Canadians capture villages, as Allied air power supports a large entrapment push.
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Kluge
France
Seine
von Kluge
Paris
More Tanneries and Shoe Factories Planned for Ukraine
Moscow reports disclose expansion plans in Ukraine for new tanneries and shoe factories as part of industrial development. The article notes footwear production growth and regional economic push.
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Ukraine
Soviet Union
Moscow
Twelve Girls Canoe Down the Mississippi River
Twelve teenage girls from Rock Island High School paddled two canoes down the Mississippi River in a weekend trip. They traveled 25 and 18 foot craft with seven in the larger and five in the smaller, camping near McGregor before continuing toward Dubuque and on to Rock Island with YMCA staff and coaches guiding them.
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Mcgregor
Rock Island
Mississippi
B. Glick
Dubuque
Frontone Falls to Allies as Italian Front Advances
Eighth Army troops capture Frontone inland from the Adriatic in the Apennines, the only major Allied push on the Italian front. Florence area sniping eases allowing aid to reach the city. Empoli near Florence also falls without a fight as Allied troops advance. A Nazi pamphlet warns harsh penalties for aiding patriots and sabotaging German lines.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Frontone
Adriatic
Apennines
Florence
Empoli
Arno
Use Of Fertilizers Brings Good Results
PORT WASHINGTON Wisconsin Special Ozaukee county farmers report strong results from fertilizer use. Carloads of nitrate on pastures boosted grass growth while nitrogen is widely applied to apple orchards. When available farmers mix phosphate and potash for grains and nurse crops on alfalfa and clover. County Agent C C Gilman notes broad adoption among fruit and vegetable growers and canneries.
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Port Washington
Wis
Ozaukee County
C. C. Gilman
Vernon County Reports Corn Borer Spreading
The Vernon County agricultural report notes the European corn borer spreading rapidly with infestations in two to twelve stalks per twenty five in most fields. Silo filling nears. farmers should cut stalks close to ground or shred finely to destroy worms and reduce further damage.
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Vernon County
Wis
Vernon Cety
Abend Elected Head of Wisconsin 40 et 8
Harvey Abend of Independence was chosen Grande Chef de Gare of the 40 et 8 of Wisconsin at the Milwaukee state convention. Abend, a World War I veteran with the 85th Division, has previously led Trempealeau county in the organization and has been active in Legion drives including Camp American Legion and Child Welfare projects. The Trempealeau group includes members from Jackson and Buffalo counties.
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Whitehall
Wis
Harvey Abend
Independence
Wisconsin
American Legion
Milwaukee
Abend
Trempealeau County
Sura-Wiersgalla Post
Legion
Birthday greetings from Wis residents listed
Happy Birthday notices list Mrs. Stanley Erickson of Mindoro, Wisconsin and Mrs. Adolph Toepel of Bangor, Wisconsin along with Helen Larsen of 608 West Avenue South and Arthur Evans of 809 Ferry Street.
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Stanley Erickson
Mindoro
Wis
Adolph Toepel
Bangor
Helen Larsen
West Avenue
Arthur Evans
Ferry Street
Health Champions Among 4 H Club Members Named
Caledonia Minnesota health champions from 4 H club achievement day include Patricia Ann Dittman 14 and Valery Thillen with top honors advancing to state fair competition in St Paul. Patricia has five years in 4 H and three in health. Valery 9 years in clubs and 18 projects.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County Health
Patricia Ann Dittman
Charles Dittman
Valery Thillen
John Thillen
St. Paul
Patricia
Valery
Caledonia Champion Racers
Nimitz Outlines Marianas Strategy and Resolve
Nimitz discussed Marianas invasion planning with Turner Mitscher and Geiger as a united American force readies operations in Saipan. He stated the services are prepared to act and pledged that servicemen will not let the home front down.
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hera-Talaud
Philippines
Nimitz
Marianas
Richmond Kelley Turner
Saipan
Marc A. Mitscher
Roy S. Geiger
Marine Corps
The
Fire Destroys Genoa Home Hours After Move
The former home of the Ted Blask family in Genoa burned early Monday just after they moved to La Crosse. Fire reported at 1 30 a m, La Crosse department arrived at 2 51 a m, house was beyond saving and furniture mostly moved. Loss estimated at 4500 dollars. Genoa residents praised the swift response of the La Crosse fire department.
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Ted Blask
Genoa
la Crosse
Blask
Ordnance Plant
Airport Avenue
Navy yards recruitment push ends August seventeenth
John Randrup the west coast navy yards recruiter urged any interested workers to contact him immediately as he will not be available after August 17. He can be found at the U S employment service office in the Exchange building.
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John Randrup
West Coast Navy Yards
West Coast
Randrup
U. S. Employment Service
Exchange Building
Ease Trailer Ruling Eases Housing for Migrant War Workers
The War Production Board loosened rules to allow non migratory workers on essential jobs to buy house trailers when other housing is inadequate. Previously only migratory workers on war jobs or essential services were eligible.
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Washington
War Production Board
Amusement Park Is Razed
Fort Lee New Jersey reports a major fire at Palisades amusement park injuring or affecting 150 or more and sending 25 000 spectators fleeing. Owner Irving Rosenthal cites about 1 500 000 dollars in damage and plans to close for the season.
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Fort Lee
N. J
Palisades Amusement Park
Palisades
125Th Street
New York
Irving Rosenthal
Hoboken
Hudson River
Here
Coast
Red Cross
Draft Walsh for Congress Club Paid Advertisement
Authorized and $2.10 paid by Draft Walsh for Congress Club R C Rice Sec State Bank Bldg La Crosse Wis for this ad.
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Walsh
Congress Club
R. C. Rice
Sect
State Bank Bidg
la Crosse
Wis
Troops In Europe May Return Home Via Suez and Tokyo
Lieut. Gen. Ben Lear told the United Spanish War Veterans encampment in Cincinnati that much of the force in Europe could return home via the Suez Canal and Tokyo after years in Europe. He said many men will be needed for decisive Pacific operations to finish the war with Japan and urged continued public support for military planning and the emergency.
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Japan
Kuriles
Nimitz
Central Pacific
Ae — Gilberts
Marshalls
Marianas
Aemircan
Europe
Tokyo
General Lear
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ben Lear
Army Ground Forces
Suez Canal
Lear
United
Pacific
Fire at Luna Park destroys half the rides in Coney Island
Fire gutted Luna Park in Coney Island when a wooden Scenic Railway frame ignited from an overloaded electric circuit. Fire spread rapidly across rides and concessions, leaving substantial sections damaged. Investigators planned to question witnesses today about the blaze.
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Coney Island
Luna Park
Rations To Hinge On Fresh Vegetable Supply
Availability of fresh vegetables will be restored August 18 as the wordstick in granting supplemental ration points for canned vegetables, the office of price administration announced today. This test was abandoned when most major canned vegetables
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Washington, D. C
Office of Price Administration
Points Set To Reopen Rationing For Fresh Vegetables
The Office of Price Administration said that some items have been placed back on the ration list this summer. Supplemental points are being issued again in areas where fresh vegetable supply is not enough to meet minimum nutritional needs.
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OPA
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Orne
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Mississippi River
Arthur G. Benson
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Pitzner’s Cleaners
A li
Firestone
Richard Crooks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Howard Barlow
N.B.C
Pacific War
Joe Walsh
Congress
Virginia Reef
Thomas E. Brophy
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Brown Fog
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Carl EB. Stiges
Pres
Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
Wig
Taylor G. Brown
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