Russians Launch Offensives On Orel Sea Of Azov Front
Moscow reports heavy fighting across a 400 mile southern front from Orel to near Voroshilovgrad as Red Army troops recapture towns and push toward the German supply base around Orel. Advances of four to six miles were noted with a dozen counterattacks repelled.
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Orel Sea Of Azov
WILLIAM McGAFFIN
Associated Press
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Donets
Mius River
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Orel
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Belgorod
Mius
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Berlin
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Senate Probe Axis Resistance Link Three Of Abattoirs Crumbles
Ottawa report notes a Senate inquiry urged by Senator W A Buchanan into livestock marketing in Canada. He argues the investigation could clear charges about packing houses grading cattle and profits from pork imports, while linking Axis-linked abattoirs to broader supply concerns. The piece also covers Allied advances in Sicily, with Enna and Catania details and evolving German and Italian positions.
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OTTAWA
Canada
W A Buchanan
Lib Lethbriedee
Buchanan
Cannaar
Chicaco
Catania
Enna
Sicily
Allied Fliers Scatter Japs Near Solomons in July Bombing
Allied bombers hit a Japanese surface force attempting to land reinforcements on Kolombangara Island in the Solomons. One cruiser and two destroyers were sunk, another destroyer damaged, and a transport vessel damaged. The action occurred in Vella Gulf, with Japanese withdrawal after dusk and dawn. Reinforcements at Munda and airfields on Kolombangara were targeted. bombers dropped 42 tons in one raid, with additional attacks on Kupang and Bougainville.
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Southwest Pacific
Kolombangara Island
Solomons
caid om
commirantea
sera
Vella Gulf
Bholombangara
Javella Isand
Vila
Kolompangara
Munda
New Georgia
Buin-Faisi
Kupang
Tumor Island
sion
otgemens
Little Rendova Island
aidrome
Bougainville Island
SBallale Island
Bougainvile
ailso
Hint Rome Raided Again
London reports Rome suffered a second air raid last night per a Berlin radio claim. Reuters notes details are unconfirmed with observers doubting a night raid and citing Allied leaflets claiming gaslight deception. The piece notes questions about Axis involvement and cultural monument destruction claims.
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LONDON
C.P
Rome
Berlin
Reuters News Agency
POPE
NEW YORK
London housing empties bought up in postwar market
The London correspondent notes empty houses and flats left over from the blitz are being steadily bought, especially smaller Mayfair residences. Unfurnished flats fetch higher rents due to furniture shortages. Within 20 miles of Central London demand remains strong for four and five room homes priced £2500 to £3500, up from prewar values. The Times and city leaders discuss language and culture implications.
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London
Ottawa Journal
Mayfair
McNaughton Credits Canucks Courage In Sicily Action
General McNaughton praised Canadian troops for a well planned Sicily landings and high fitness levels. He cited young manpower, flawless coordination from England to landing beaches, and the ability to mass forces with precision and speed. He forecast Allied strength would undermine German and Italian morale.
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McNaughton
England
Africa
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
piture
Mussolini Seeks More German Troops For Defense Of Italy
Washington reports Mussolini asked Hitler for reinforced German divisions to bolster Italian defenses after Rome was bombed. Allied observers note signs of potential Italian troop mutiny in Sicily as the Allies intensify their campaign to knock Italy out of the war.
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WASHINGTON
Italy
Mussolini
Hitler
Rome
peninsular
Crermans
Sicily
Htle mor
com
Montreal clothing maker hit with record $25000 price ruling
Judge Rene Theberge fined Sam Cohen of Montreal $25,000 for 11 charges of price board violations. He pleaded guilty to selling clothing above board prices and failing to apply board pricing. The judge warned penalties would rise for further infractions. Failure to pay could bring prison terms up to 165 months.
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MONTREAL
Rene Theberge
Prices board
Sam Cohen
Cohen
Judas The borge
Lady Pound Dies in Kensington
Lady Pound the wife of First Sea Lord Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound died Tuesday in Kensington London. Her passing removes a prominent figure connected to the Royal Navy leadership during wartime.
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LONDON
Lady Pound
Dudley Pound
Kensington
Obituary: Sir Henry Horton Dies at 73 in Auckland
Sir Henry Horton a noted reading figure in New Zealand journalism died Monday at age 73. He served as managing director of the firm that publishes the New Zealand Herald and Weekly News in Auckland.
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AUCKLAND
Henry Horton
New Zealand
New Zealand Herald
Progress On F CAA Bill In Ottawa Session
In Ottawa on July 21 MPs eyed ending the 1943 session as most business moved to committee of supply The Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act revision faced debate with prairie MPs claiming it fails to adequately address farm debt while Finance Minister Ilsley defended it as a necessary emergency measure The bill progressed clause by clause with 23 of 45 sections approved at adjournment urging further consideration on Page Three
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OTTAWA
prairie provinces
committee of supply
house of commons
national war services
committee
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement
privy Council
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
prate
Ilsley
Manley Edwards
Lib
Calgary West
fisley
Amendments Tighten Farmers Creditors Act Scope Ottawa
Ottawa July 21 amendments to the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act broaden the definition of a farmer to include stock raisers and dairy farmers and trim the post‑debt sale repayment period from five to three years. Finance Minister Isley also proposed changes to allow court oversight on land sales above adjusted debt.
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OTTAWA
new Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act
prairie provinces
house of commmons
ILSLEY PRISENIS
OSTAWA
house of commons
Isley
Send Us Canadians on South Coast British Port
A Royal Navy engineering officer lauds Canadian sailors in a combined operation training base dispatch. He praises their imagination initiative and dash as they volunteer for risky beach landings in the Sicilian campaign. Lieutenant Judd Whittall RCOMVR Vancouver noted Canadians’ excellent deportment under poor conditions amid bombardment and shore fire.
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Royal Navy
traiming
Noth Africa
Lieut Judd Whittall
Whittall
Liberal Nominee Named for Stanstead By-Election
Ottawa announced the Liberal candidate for the Stanstead by-election on August 1. R. G. Davidson of North Hatley is the Liberal choice to represent the government in the Ontario area, with the announcement noting the party’s campaign focus and candidate's background.
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OTTAWA
Fourmier
Stanstead
Que
R. G. Davidson
North Hatley
Russians Reach Near Orel in Three-Sided Advance
Russian forces captured a railway station within nine miles of Orel and overran 40 towns from the north, with another 50 taken in a drive from the east including Zolotarevo, as the Red Army pressed toward the central German base amid heavy fighting.
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Reuters
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