Germans Mass Forces in Don Bend Against Stalingrad
German columns press toward Grozny oil fields and the Black Sea ports of Novorossisk and Tuapse as Soviet forces in the Caucasus struggle to halt the advance. Heavy aerial and ground actions intensify near Kotelnikovsk as a major offensive appears to unfold.
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Novorossisk
Tuapse
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Japanese troop transports sighted in Gulf of Tonkin
An intelligence report says Japanese transports with over 20 000 troops were seen in the Gulf of Tonkin on Aug 7. No source or destination is given. Indo China ports near the gulf have been bombed by US planes, and southbound ships could be reinforcing bases in French Indo China for possible offensives toward Burma and the Indian border.
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Gulf of Tonkin
China
Thailand
Left Hand Corner reports Britain’s harvest drive in war effort
London correspondent notes six million acres under tops and high farming efficiency as Britain ramps up food production. Potatoes exceed a million acres and farming saves shipping space, but demand for security continues with a growing army of small holders. July rain boosted growth and suburban gardens could aid Atlantic U boats. Continued on back pages.
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London
Ottawa Journal
Europe
St Thomas Times-Journal
United States
Bayard
Navy Enjoys Sub Hunting In Transatlantic Convoys
Ottawa Aug 13 CPI The Royal Canadian Navy has enjoyed submarine hunting in recent weeks according to Navy Minister Macdonald speaking at a press conference. He cited a congratulatory message from Rt Hon A V Alexander and highlighted convoy work plus ongoing construction of barracks and training facilities to house 5 000 men.
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Royal Canadian Navy
Navy
Macdonald
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Vichy Admits Two Nazis Die By Hand Grenades
Vichy reports say two German soldiers were killed and others injured by hand grenades tossed into a group at Jean Bouin stadium. Grenadiers hidden in shrubbery reportedly engaged in fighting with French defenders. BBC relay supported the account.
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Vichy
Paris
Jean Bouin
Income Tax Tables Issued For Weekly Salaries
Ottawa August 13. Revenue Minister Gibson announced three sets of income tax deduction tables for employees paid by day week or month. Employers paying biweekly use the weekly table doubled. semimonthly use the monthly table halved. Deductions apply evenly from income tax.
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OTTAWA
national revenue department
U.S. Fliers Report 31 Sorties Over Channel
United States Army air units logged 31 operational sorties in 48 hours, with 20 over sea and eight interceptions off England for combined U S and RAF efforts along the French coast. Mainz raid marks new Allied night strikes on German targets as London endures raids amid heavy air activity.
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C.P
United States army
U.S
France
England
MAINZ
Jail Term To Restore Health For Army Duty
In Philadelphia Judge George A. Welsh jailed a 35 year old man for 22 months to restore his health so he can join the army. The defendant, known to have a long record of 60 arrests for drunkenness, faced charges of failing to register for selective service. He was told two terms in jail might “build you up for a fight for Uncle Sam.”
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dag
George A. Welsh
John Barneycorn
Uncle Sam
Laborite Wins British Vote In South Poplar
W. H. Guy a Labour candidate won the London South Poplar by election to fill the late D. M Adams seat. Guy received 3375 votes, defeating Christian Socialist Rev. Patrick Figers who ran as an independent. Adams had polled 18,715 in 1935 with Spearman 6862 for Conservative.
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C.P. Cable
W. H. Guy
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D. M Adams
Labor
South Poplar
Guy
Patrick Figers
Chrisan
Adams
D. Spearman
Axis Fleet In Greece Hit By US Bombers
Heavy US Army Air Forces bombers struck enemy war ships in Navarine harbor on Greece’s west coast, inflicting heavy damage. One cruiser suffered a large explosion, a second cruiser emitted black smoke, and a third cruiser was hit near a bomb blast. The raid occurred at sunset on Tuesday and involved multiple ships according to Allied reports.
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United States army
Middle East
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Greece
R.AF
Alexandria
Rabaul
New Britain
Solomons
TIMOR
Tulagi
the
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Mexico Receives $6 Million Exim Bank Loan for Steel Plant
The Export-Import Bank announced a loan of $6,000,000 to Mexico to aid in constructing the Porco Alles Homnos steel plant at Monclova in Coahuila. The move supports Mexican industrial expansion as of August 13.
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WASHINGTON
Export-Import Bank
Mexico
Monclova
state of Coahuila
Aleutian Invasion From Worden Endures In Island Lore
The article notes long standing Aleut survival amid Japanese occupation on islands like Adak and Kiska, with Aleut villages disrupted. origins of invaders trace possible Siberian links, while whalers left New England place names and marks.
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Kiska
Alaskan
Bostons
New Bedford
Germans say U S carrier Wasp on fire in Mediterranean raid
From Berlin broadcasts the German high command claims the U S aircraft carrier Wasp was set afire by six direct hits during a sea raid on a large Allied Mediterranean convoy. The report says the carrier is trying to reach Malta as damage assessments follow the attack by German and Italian air and naval forces.
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United States
Wasp
Malta
Mediterranean
Eliminate Lower Fares On Railways
Munitions Minister Howe announced removal of reduced rail fares across Canada effective Aug 31. Reduced fares between eastern and western Canada, Prairies and Pacific coast, and convention group rates are banned. After Aug 31 traffic will move at ordinary fares. through eastern to west coast trips also covered. Existing tickets with round trip validity remain honored for a period.
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GPI
Howe
cartein
Canada
Prairies
Pacific coast
Mr. Howe
German claim Furious and Wasp damaged in Mediterranean fight
Berlin reports that the British aircraft carrier Furious and the US carrier Wasp were severely damaged in a running Mediterranean battle. British naval units were sighted at Gibraltar as Vichy dispatches mention Glorious class carrier and Argus entering Gibraltar followed by four destroyers.
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Furious
Wasp
Mediterranean
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Argus
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