New Invasion 4 Way Setup
Rome reports a four way invasion plan for southern France with French Partisans aiding air land and sea forces. French troops rely on guerrilla actions and mine sweeping in the rear of German positions. Free French agents had mapped German sea and land mines over two months before D Day. American and French units are engaged in Italy as the French corps excels in the prior Italian advance before withdrawal.
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Rome
France
Italy
Legion Listening Post Calendar and Auxiliary Meeting
Legion Listening Post Calendar lists events for Wednesday August 16 auxiliary meeting Thursday August 31 40 et 8 meet and Monday night goodfellow ship night. American Legion Auxiliary holds regular monthly meeting Wednesday Aug 16 at club rooms with First Lieut Edward L Heidenreich AC as guest speaker. Tickets were sold to view a submarine display and proceeds donated to Bundles for America.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Department
Edward L. Heidenreich
Freda Vondraghek
Alma Wingers
Hazel Wallace
America
Canning Plant Manager Loses Gasoline Ration
A canning plant manager is placed on a suspension until October 1 over ration issues. The hearing cited press of cannery business as the reason. Frank H. Grover, OPA enforcement attorney, represented OPA at the hearing.
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Canning
RB Ag
Frank H. Grover
OPA
Bullitt, Former Envoy, Joins French Army
William C Bullitt, 53, former American ambassador to France, joined the French army as a major equivalent. The French information ministry confirmed the move noting he can retain U.S. citizenship while serving. Bullitt had sought active duty in the U.S. military but was turned down twice by Secretary of War Stimson due to age.
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Algiers
William C Bullitt
France
U.S
French Information Ministry
Bullitt
Bullittt
U. S
War Stimson
Dog with injured paw seeks help at Red Cross
A collie limped into the Red Cross station in New Rochelle seeking aid. Volunteers cleaned its wounds and rushed it to the Humane Society shelter for treatment.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Red Cross Sitrom Greetings Rentyeries
Thane
Humane Society Shelter
The Road To Berlin Russian Front Report
The Associated Press notes progress on the Russian front 322 miles from the eastern suburbs, detailing movement and strategic positioning as Soviet forces advance toward Berlin.
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The
Associated Press
House bill seeks rise in veteran burial allowances
D Emmett Brumbrough of Pennsylvania introduced a measure in the House to raise burial allowances for war veterans from 100 to 150 dollars. The bill was sent to the Committee on World War Veterans' Legislation for review.
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Tribune
Washington
D. Emmett Brumbrough
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Objectives To Drive Germans Out In France Message
Gen Sir Henri who urges French victory in the southern invasion aims to drive German forces from occupied territory by sea land and air. He notes the Allied landing in southern France and the French army back in action on home soil guiding civilians to aid the campaign and listen for instructions. Victory is certain and France will regain peace.
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Tribune
French Island
Wilson
Rome
Sir Heneri
France
Normandy
United Nations
Gerrades
Army of
Spe
Juarez Lincoln Monument Sought on Rio Grande Bridge
Col Herminio Incendent of the Society of United Veterans of the Mexican Revolution said a proposal calls for a monument of Benito Juarez and Abraham Lincoln clasping hands to symbolize Mexico and the United States. He hopes it will be placed on an international Rio Grande bridge.
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Mexico City
Benito Juarez
Abraham Lincoln
Mexico
United States
Herminio Inge
Society of Uni Veterans of the
Rio Grande
Scout group camps at Spring Bank in Sparta Wisconsin
A group of 21 Sparta girl scouts from two troops camp this week in a cottage at Spring Bank. The girls are divided into three day periods with younger and older groups separated. Leaders and names include Mary Dickinson Kathryn Frederick Rosemary Plummer and Dorothy Daehn. Lets Go USA Keep Em Firing.
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Sparta
Wis
Spring Banks
Mary Dickinson
Kathryn Frederick
Rosemary Plummer
Dorothy Daehn
Camp McCoy Salvage Office Cuts Waste 75 000 Yearly
Camp McCoyWisSpecial reports saving about 75000 annually by reclaiming material diverted from discard. Lieutenant R T Gheen 6th Service Command salvage officer praised Captain Louis Malenky in charge as going along splendidly. Latest success salvaging old iron from a World War I range, cutting and repurposing it as usable angle iron. So far about 30 tons recovered with another 30 tons expected.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
R. T. Gheen
6Th Service Command
McCoy
Gheen
Louis Malenky
Terial
Capt. Malenky
Malenky
Hayfever Season Starts In La Crosse With Sneezes
The Aug 15 ragweed pollen triggers hayfever for about 1000 La Crosse residents, possibly more. Sufferers endure congested noses watery eyes and sneezing while seeking preventive injections and avoidance of pollens, with ragweed and timothy among the top culprits.
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la Crosse
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Doan
Juarez
U.S.A
Pacific
Young and Gay
Carnelia
Otis Skinner and
Emily Kimbrough
Europe
Doerflinger
Seahouse
Kuaast
F. Goodrich
WM. Doerflinger C
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