War Review Details Nazi Push Into Ukraine and Oil Region
Edward E. Bomar reports on German and Hungarian forces crossing the Dnieper signaling a major second phase of the southern Russian campaign toward Rostov on the Don. Berlin claims operations are on plan as German troops seize Zaporozhe and reach the Vor river while Soviet defense tightens. Donets yields half of Soviet iron and steel, but munitions remain centered around Moscow, Leningrad, and eastern hubs.
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Dnieper
Ukraine
Secon
Russia
Rostov
Don
Marshal Budenny
Berlin
Zaporozhe
Caucasus
Rustuins
Donets
Fateh
Black Sea
Moscow
Leningrad
German general staff chief change and WWI actions reported
25 years ago report notes Field Marshal von Hindenburg replacing Strich von Falkenhayn as chief of the German general staff. It cites a German submarine attack on a Portuguese gun-boat off Lisbon and French repulses of German attacks in the Verdun sector.
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Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Strich von Falkenhayn
Lisbon
Ver“yin
Japan Puts Out Peace Feelers
Tokyo reports Premier Prince Konoye sent a message to President Roosevelt amid delicate U S Japan relations after the Russian German war. Domei says Japan seeks a co prospering sphere and permanent Pacific peace through China settlement and East Asia co prosperity plans.
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Tokyo
Prince Konoye
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Domei
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Comei
China
East Asia
Pacific
Axis convoy attacked in Mediterranean by RAF bombers
Cairo reports Axis convoy of four merchantmen and four destroyers attacked in the Mediterranean Wednesday night. Bombers caused explosions and fires on the ships. A RAF force yesterday hit two Axis vessels in the central Mediterranean, according to the communique.
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Cairo
C.P
Fleet Air Army
R.A.F
Mediterranean
Axis Partners Imitate Historic Atlantic Meet
Berlin reports Mussolini and Hitler met at the Fuehrer’s headquarters on the eastern front for five days ending Aug 29. The talks covered military and political developments and emphasized unity and close cooperation between the Axis powers.
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Axis Partners
Atlantic
Berlin
Cf I—Ilitier Aia
Mussolini
Hitler
Fuehrer
Si Duce
Juehrer
U S Tourists Still Coming Into Canada In 1940s Week
Ottawa Aug 29 Walter P Zeller executive assistant to War Services Minister Thorson announced 38091 sixty day automobile permits issued to tourists entering Canada at border points for the week ended Aug 23 based on reports from 15 border points representing over 75 percent of total border traffic. The figure compares with 29409 in 1940 and 42540 in 1939.
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U.S.A
Ottawa
C.P
Walter P. Zeller
War Servicess
Thorson
Canada
Brooklyn Beats New York in NL Tilt
In a National League game at Brooklyn New York faced off against opponents Wyatt and Danning. Brooklyn wrapped up with a 5 to 4 victory after a late surge. Owens and Schumacher worked mound duties for the winners and held New York to ten hits.
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Brooklyn
New York
Wyatt and and Danning
New Governor of British Columbia Named
OTTAWA Aug 29 W C Woodward of Vancouver named Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia to succeed E W Hamber whose term expired. Woodward recently left Ottawa where he was executive assistant to Munitions Minister Howe and known as a dollar a year man before taking office.
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Ottawa
C.P
W. C Woodward
Vancouver
British Columbia
E. W. Hambe
Hamber
Woodward
Howe
Fierce Naval Battle In Gulf of Finland
Finnish fliers report many Russian ships evacuating Tallinn as German high command claims the city fell. Germans say they seized Paldiski while battles rage in the Gulf of Finland and along the Dnieper front. Russians acknowledge losses and defend key cities as fronts shift.
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Gulf of Finland
Hitler
Tallinn
Cap;ital
Estonia
Gulf
Helsinki
U.f
Viipuri
Leningrad
Yukon Miners Organize First Dawson Union
In Dawson Yukon Territory August 29 a new labor union forms in the gold fields. Over 90 percent of Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation Limited employees join the Dawson Miners Union. John McPeake of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers says the union has charter and will operate under its own jurisdiction.
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Dawson, Y.T
C.P
Dawson Gold Mining
Dawson Gold Fields
Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation Limited
Dawson Miners Union
John McPeake
Vancouver
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
Dawson Union
International Union
U S Officers To Tour War Fronts
A group led by Major General George H Brett chief of the air force will tour the African Middle East Mediterranean and Atlantic warfronts to assess British needs for American aviation equipment. Departure date not announced.
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Washington
United States Army Air Force
Geo. H. Brett
Air Force
Middle East
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Freight Priority on British Railways This Winter
London report says freight will take priority on British railways this winter and buffet and steeping cars may be withdrawn from service by the Ministry of War Transport. In New Brunswick the provincial health department reports infantile paralysis cases at 1539 midway through the year, a rise of four hundred plus.
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London
C.P
British Railways
British
Ministry of War Transport
New Brunswick
Department of Health
Miiday
Harriman to Lead U.S. Delegation to Moscow on Russia Aid
President Roosevelt announced Harriman will head the American delegation to Moscow to discuss aid to Russia. Harriman, who has been in London overseeing leasehold operations, may be joined by British and Russian counterparts as the group is appointed within days.
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Washington
Roosevelt
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Russia
Harriman
London
Allies on Road To Final Victory
Air Minister C G Power told the Canadian National Exhibition that the Allies are moving into position to start and achieve final victory. He unveiled a plaque for the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire for raising funds for aircraft and praised the Order for purchasing a Bolingbroke bomber and several fighter planes for overseas service.
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Toronto
C.P
C. G. Power
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Lord Beaverbrook
Ministry of Aircraft Production
1.C.D.E
Power
1.C.C.E
Lethbridge Mourns William J. McAdoo at 75
William John McAdoo 75 a well known Lethbridge old timer died Wednesday after an operation Services will be held Saturday Born near Kingston Ontario he came to Lethbridge in 1888 He is survived by his widow a son and three daughters.
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Lethbridge
William John McAdoo
Kingston
Ont
Miners Laid Off As Dominion Coal Cuts Back
Glace Bay Nova Scotia August 29 The Dominion Coal Company laid off another 30 miners today at collieries amid a slowdown policy and reported output of over 13 000 tons the highest since June 25 For the first time the firm suspended men employed in pits other than Caledonia refusing lamps for 20 loaders in Nos 2 and 20 Ten loaders were cut at Caledonia
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Glace Bay
N.S
Dominion Coal Company
Caledonia
British Forces In Iran Cease Hostilities After Tehran Accord
Simla dispatch reports Iranian envoys told British forward troops that Riza Shah ordered an end to hostilities. Indian troops occupied Ahwaz, RAF fighters supported the advance, and Iran faces a food shortage as TOG wheat shipments are organized to the southern Imperial-held area. London notes token fighting ended after four days with Allied plans to guard oil and frontiers.
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Simla
India
C.P
Iran
Riza Shah
Pahlevi
Ahwaz
Gulf of Persia
Royal Air Force
London
Britain
Russia
Soviet Russia
United States
Germany
Roosevelt orders seven man defence supply board
President Roosevelt orders a seven member Defence Supply Priorities and Allocations Board to set national priorities for military and civilian materials. Vice President Henry Wallace will chair it, with members including William S. Knudsen, Sidney Hillman, Henry Stimson, Frank Knox, Leon Henderson, and Harry L. Hopkins.
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Washington
Aus
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
William S. Knudsen
Sidney Fulmain
Henry Stineson
Navy
Frank Knox
Office of Production Management
Leon Henderson
New Heat Et Fim
Office of Price Administration
T Civilian Supply
Harry L. Hop
Kins
La Paz Crowned World’s Highest Capital City
La Paz Bolivia sits high in the Andes as the world’s highest capital city. It stands above many other capitals in elevation and serves as a political and cultural hub for the nation.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Andes
Laval in Critical Condition After Assassination Attempt
Pierre Laval, 58, suffered a bullet wound near his heart and faced possible infection. doctors planned emergency surgery to remove the bullet. Marcel Deat, also wounded, showed signs of improvement as the crisis intensified with fear of peritonitis.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Laval
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B.C
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Hiram W. Johnson
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Paldiski
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Odessa
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W. A. Harriman
W. J. McAdoo
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England
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Paul Colette
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Rudy Miller
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