Death of King Boris of Bulgaria Stirs Balkan Crisis
King Boris, 49, died after a five day illness amid rumors of assassination attempts and German intrigue. Berlin and Sofia broadcasts denied outside forces caused his collapse, while Ankara and Istanbul reports noted serious illness and political tension as Bulgaria navigates war pressures. The Bulgarian cabinet reportedly met amid questions of leadership and policy.
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Bombers hit Nuremberg in massive night raid
Immense formations of British Canadian bombers struck Nuremberg last night dropping hundreds of tons of explosives. The RAF and RCAF conducted wide operations over the Ruhr and France with losses reported as 36 bombers. Berlin claimed American aircraft participated, though London raised doubts. The city, a key railway hub and industrial center, faced heavy destruction with hundreds homeless and thousands killed in previous raids.
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Former French leaders arrested by Germans in exile villas
London dispatch reports Albert Lebrun former French president was arrested by the Gestapo at his Vizille villa where he had been in quiet internment. Andre Francois-Poncet former French ambassador to Berlin and later Rome also was arrested at Lecronche in the same dispatch.
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Bologna labeling rule clarified by price administration
Washington August 28 The United States Office of Price Administration fixed a policy requiring wholesalers to list ingredients on labels for frankfurters sausages and bologna to ensure consumers know what they are buying.
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The Left Hand Corner and Canadian Commander at Kiska
The article notes positions in the theater with Canada’s commander at Kiska and a lieutenant governor involved in domestic duties. It references maps, weather, and routine military assignments, paired with civilian headlines about lawn care. The piece blends war reporting with light domestic notes.
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Military College notes biographical sketch of Brig Foster
Military College at Kingston reports Brigadier Foster son of the late Major General G L Foster. Born in Picton Ontario, he commanded Canadian force at Kiska and served in World War II. His career includes Lord Strathcona’s Horse and 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade mobilization, with posts in London and Camberley. He studied at King’s College Windsor Berkhamsted Bishops College Lennoxville and McGill. Outdoor sport favored. Royal Military College graduate.
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Red Army drives advance toward Dnieper after Sevsk seizure
Moscow dispatch reports Sevsk captured as part of the fourth major Red Army drive since July 5. Russians cleared 5,000 Germans and took 700 prisoners, pushing toward the Dnieper and threatening the Kiev Bryansk line. Front reports Kotelya near Kharkov and Bryansk gains slowed by forests and swamps.
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Four Nazis Still Sought
Kingston Ont Aug 28 Two more German prisoners were captured today bringing to 15 the total since 19 men escaped from Fort Henry prison Thursday night The latest to be caught were Dominck Heinz 21 and Nans August Rhomberg 21 Their capture occurred near Barriefield Village after a farm woman reported a noise in a barn Knoepfel 22 was captured earlier at Brewers Mills and left four still at large More than a thousand soldiers and police continued the nationwide search across the summer resort district north and east of Kingston on Thursday night
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Normandie Glamour Captivates New York Viewers At Dock
In a New York scene the Normandie salvage hull, listing and battered, draws crowds as a revived attraction. Guards reported wave after wave of sightseers flocking since Aug 6, with spectators moving in a continuous line from morning until night to catch a glimpse of the famed ship.
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British Girls Stowaways From Britain In New York
Two English girls Audrey Noble 19 and Elcano Kuk 20 were detained in Central Park after lying to immigration authorities. They said they stowed away on a British ship with help from British seamen who provided clothing and supplies as they traveled to New York and were then brought ashore.
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Day of Prayer Proclaimed in Ottawa and UK Designation
An extra edition of the Canada Gazette publishes a proclamation naming Sunday September 5 as a national day of prayer and dedication. A parallel proclamation designates Friday September 6 in the United Kingdom as a day of prayer and dedication.
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Sicilian Navy Losses Reported By British Admiralty
LONDON Aug 28 The British admiralty announced British naval losses in the Sicilian campaign as two submarines three torpedo boats and one motor gunboat The submarines named Saracen and Parthian were the only losses of His Majesty s ships during the entire Sicilian operations The motor torpedo boat Acted was commanded by Lieut P A R Thompson RCNVR
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Italian Alarms in Occupied France Continue Signals
Italian authorities in occupied France post notices to continue a system of alarm signals for a potential Allied landing on the French Mediterranean coast. A Swiss newspaper report, via the United States Office of War Information, is cited. Production of apples in western Ontario estimated at 373000 barrels, up seven percent over 1942.
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Wheat Backlog Shapes Canadian Diet and Economy
A 1942 report notes a wheat surplus pressuring Canada’s economy as exports shift and domestic demand rises for baked goods and cereals. Officials say wheat becomes a major feed source for livestock and supports Allied needs, with livestock feeding boosting bacon and other products. The piece cites large carryover stocks and changing consumption patterns amid supply restrictions.
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Mower Accident Hurts Berigan Family Pets in Omaha
In Omaha on August 28, the Berigan family suffered injuries as their dogs Boze and Champ were harmed by a neighbor's hay mower. Boze had a mangled lower leg amputated above the paw and a broken tail, while Mrs Berigan cut her finger and Alaine and Pat Berigan sustained wrist and leg injuries. Frank, 16, helped and Champ leapt to assist, but also hurt a paw.
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British Sailors Held in Camp Before Allied Landings
The crew of a British merchant ship was detained by British authorities and kept in an internment camp near Cairo on warning of the Sicily invasion. They were told their destination for security, awaiting Allied landings before release.
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Italian Rail Lines Blasted By Allied Bombers
Allied bombers disrupted Southern Italy's rail system as trains halted across major yards near Rome and Naples. U S heavy bombers hit Silmona, Benevento, Caserta, and other rail hubs while medium bombers targeted Salerno and Reggio Calabria. German fighter losses mounted as raids intensified, with lingering rail damage reported across the region.
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66 year old boy declared king of Bulgaria
News bulletins report the German radio proclaiming that six year old heir to King Boris, Semeon, ascends as king after the monarch's death. Proclamation read by Bulgaria's premier Bogdan Philov signals a dynastic transition amid wartime turmoil.
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