Russians Drive to Cut Off Germans After Taganrog Fall
Russian forces push along the north shore of the Sea of Azov racing to trap German units in the Crimea and collapse the Caucasus bridgehead. Moscow reports Taganrog fallen with Rostov cleared as Red Army advances threaten Mariupol and Stalino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Taganrog
Sea of Azov
Crimea
Caucasus
Red Army
Mariupol
Stalino
Moscow
Stalin
Orel
Belgorod
Karachev
Kharkov
Sevesk
Adolf Hitler
Rostov
Red stamps and blue stamps dates for War Ration Book Two
The notice explains the schedule for A stamps in War Ration Book Two becoming valid on September 12 and the red stamps in Book Two and the blue stamps U W and W becoming active at the end of the month. It notes these changes aim to help consumers plan around stamp expirations and trade needs. The document cites Harry F. Busey as Collector and mentions tax notices sent to 11th district taxpayers with a September 15 payment deadline under the 1943 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manet Dairy
van Wall
Harry F. Busey
Plan court test of two state commissions
Gov. Bricker said a court test of two new commissions is necessary to determine the validity and exposure of expenditures referenced in postwar planning. He added the attorney should not be involved in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John W. Bricker
Blame Absenteeism Lag in Miners Coal Output
A soft coal bulletin blames absenteeism and indifference for a lag in coal production since the spring strike. It notes government delays and warns of possible shortages and rationing as the labor situation worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Solft Coal
Yékes
Iit
Newspapers May Be On Starvation Basis
A congressional committee investigating newsprint shortage warns newspapers could be on a starvation basis by next May unless 40,000 more workers join production efforts. The tour of U S and Canadian pulp centers emphasized the need to boost output to end the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Obe
U. S
George Jessels Divorce Settled for Life Term
Los Angeles report states a final divorce decree awards the actress George Jessels a property settlement allowing remarriage and life alimony. The agreement provides $50 weekly support for their 20 month old daughter Jerilyn.
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Los Angeles
Jerilynn
Wayland Trains Crash Kills 26 and Injures Dozens
A New York to Buffalo express derailed after a switch confusion near Wayland New York. Twenty six people were dead and many were seriously injured as rescuers evacuated victims. The Lake Shore Limited crash mirrors a 1940 derailment at Little Falls.
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Wayland
N. Y
Delaware
Lackawanna & Wetsern
New York
Lake Shore Limited
New York Central Lines
Little Falls
Jenginer
Limited
James
Yano
Fane
RAF raids hit Lillevanderville and Mazingarde power plant
Bulletin reports heavy RAF strikes on a German airfield at Lillevanderville and a power station at Mazingarde in France. The Soviet army reportedly captured Yelna, 45 miles east of Smolensk, as Moscow broadcast the advance. Police in Marietta Ohio say they have no trace of 82 year old B C Robinson missing since last Thursday.
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London
Lillevanderville
France
Mazingarde
Yelna
Smolensk
Russia
Moscow
Marietta, O
B. C. Robinson
Sarah Ann Sheets Dies at 103 In Ohio's Oldest Resident
Mrs. Sarah Ann Sheets, 103, dies at 6 30 P M in Marion Township after a long life in Hocking County Born during Martin Van Buren's presidency she lived through four wars and part of a fifth She was a former schoolteacher and widow of John Sheets she remained engaged with current events and radio programs until death
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Marion Township
Martin van Buren
Sarah Ann Sheets
Hocking County
Ohio
Sheets
Joe Ansel
United States
John Sheets
Women's GOP Groups Open 2 Day Meeting
A two day meeting of the advisory board of the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs opened in Cincinnati Ohio to draft recommendations for the post war advisory council at Mackinac Island Michigan next week. Mrs W Glenn Suthers of Chicago, president, disclosed a message from Harrison E Spangler, Republican national chairman, urging women to take full participation in every line of activity and policy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs
Mackinac Island
Mich
W. Glenn Suthers
Chicago
Harrison E.’ Spangler
Churchill Broadcast From Quebec After Fishing Week
Prime Minister Churchill spoke to the world in a radio broadcast at 1 P M EWT from Quebec after a week of fishing in the Laurentian mountains following the war council.
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Quebec
Churchill
Beef Crisis Foreseen As Cattlemen Meet War Time Needs
Kansas City reports a looming beef crisis with grass fattening cattle flooding markets. Livestockmen from 15 states meet with government officials to address feed, marketing, and wartime supply flows. Montgomery warns that liquidation and continued feeding problems could hinder the war effort.
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Kansas City
Siyxanme
America
Ge Montgomery
Price Ad-am
College
Woman in Black Hunted in Murder Case
Indianapolis August 31 A man masquerading as a woman in black is suspected in the hotel killing of WAC Corp. Maoma L. Ridings. Investigators report a bellboy saw a woman in black in Ridings room. an 18 year old youth confessed to the killing but his story lacks corroboration. A milkman found Ridings skirt nearby.
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Indianapolis
Tional Administration
WAC Corp
Maoma L. Ridings
Clifford R. Becker
Bellboy
Corp
Riding
Noel Jones
Roy B. Storms
Marion County
Georgia
Jones
New Castle
Ind
WAC
Strikes Hit Nazi Occupation in Denmark Amid Repression
General strikes erupted in nine Danish cities against the Nazi dictatorship as Hans von Hannecken tightens control. King Christian held, premier Scavenius stripped of power, Danish leaders in London seek a free Danish government allied with the United Nations.
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Stockholm
Denmark
Christian
Hermann von Hannecken
von Hannecken
Skagen
Shoerning
Saeby
Aalborg
Viborg
Aarhus
Grenaa
Fredericka
Levenborg
von Hannacken
Perry Township Sets Bond Quota for Third War Loan Drive
Perry Township declares a bond quota of 10 104 dollars for the Third War Loan drive opening September 9. Earl Elberfeld, chair of the Hocking County War Finance Committee, announces the target. Perry County captain is O W Hartsough with lieutenants N E Bowers Forest O Wolf C L Carr Ira Shisler Wilbur See holtz George A Deffenbaugh W J Weaver Frank Cave Emanuel Schaal Don Thompson.
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Perry Township
Earl Elberfeld
Hocking County War Finance Committee
Perry County
O. W. Hartsough
N. E. Bowers
Forest O. Wolf
C. L. Carr
Ira Shisler
Wilbur Seesholtz
George A. Deffenbaugh
W. J. Weaver
Frank Cave
Emanuel Schaal
Don Thompson
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Princess Marie ‘Louise
Landon
Alf M. ‘Landon
Kansas City Cooperative Club
Don
George Jessels
Lackawanna Flyer
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Mrs. Sheets
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