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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1943
Page
1
Rome signals diplomacy as Marshal Badoglio seeks a peace path while German troops linger in central and northern Italy. Vatican talks and Allied demands press overthrow of Fascism and end German forces, with Italian envoys and officials in flux.
Allied air forces conducted a heavy attack against Japanese positions off the central Solomons and near Munda and Vila in the southwest Pacific. American planes faced antiaircraft fire but all returned safely. no ground reports of enemy losses or prisoners were released.
The United States asks neutral governments to refuse return of Mussolini Hitler and Tojo and to arrest war criminals. A state department note sent to Stockholm Ankara Madrid Lisbon Berne and Buenos Aires cites President Roosevelt during a press conference. British and U S envoys in other capitals are to present similar representations, excluding Dublin due to the blockade.
U S forces seize Nicosia and Agira as Canadian units close on Catania. Patton s Seventh Army advances past Nicosia toward Troina and Randazzo, threatening to sever the Axis escape to Messina. Canadians reach about 20 miles of Catania, threatening the city from the west. All actions aim to trap or pressure German defenders around Catania and secure a path toward Messina.
A joint American British summary reports a large daylight attack on Germany with hundreds of Allied fighters and bombers over northern France and occupied Europe. US Eighth Air Force struck Poix Merville Trigqueville and Abbeville while ROAAF units hit St Omer. Hamburg fires rise after Friday night raids. Remscheid targeted as part of the Remscheid Ruhr industrial area bombardment.
An indictment accuses suspects of conspiracy to evade corporate taxes and of attempted evasion. The case, tied to actions that could aid Axis leaders, notes penalties up to five years and $10 000 per count. The town of 10 700 faced a concentrated strike by Cologne area forces.
A fragment indicates Crowley was named head of the economic Viattare project with a professor overseeing the transition. Further details are not provided in the text.
Washington reports a sea and air attack on Kiska island in the Abu-Siang area. An American Flying Fortress bombed Japanese installations, followed by a naval bombardment, marking the first pre-invasion fighting since Wednesday and the 61st July raid on Kiska.
Madrid quoted a Gibraltar report that 147 Allied merchantmen passed the Strait of Gibraltar Friday with large transports and tankers heavily escorted by warships. The dispatch notes American ships docked in the Bay of Gibraltar carrying airplanes, tanks, and armored cars, with casualties and heavy residential damage. Smoke rose 15,000 feet in a reconnaissance view on Saturday.
Thousands of United States troops arrived in Britain after a calm Atlantic crossing and have been billeted in scattered camps across England. Canadian forces, including parachute troops, also arrived in one of the largest contingents to reach Britain from the Dominions.
U S District Judge Wayne G Borah ordered a mistrial in the Burton case as the jury failed to reach a verdict after 23 hours 36 minutes of deliberation on four counts charging attempted tax evasion and conspiracy tied to the WT Burton Company.
An explosion at a public safety item store in central Alicante on Saturday morning killed ten people and injured forty, igniting a fire that burned for hours. The blast damaged nearby buildings as emergency crews battled the flames and investigated the cause.
Algiers reports General Charles de Gaulle and General Henri Giraud unify all French fighting units under one command answerable to a central government. Giraud leads military affairs while de Gaulle handles civil matters, aiming for Allied recognition and equal status in postwar terms.
Allied Headquarters in North Africa warned Italians of a forthcoming crushing air offensive against the Italian mainland. The broadcast accused the Badoglio government of delaying action and strengthening German positions, urging Italians to avoid military targets. No confirmation of Eisenhower negotiating with Italy was reported.
Soviet forces reported heavy combat in the Donets basin as about 100 German tanks were destroyed or disabled. In Orel sector Red troops advanced cautiously taking several towns, with German counterattacks repelled and heavy losses suffered on both sides.
The article foresees a turning point as Italy falters and Mussolini collapses. It argues Germany faces isolation and a two front war with Anglo American pressure on its western defenses. Russia and the Allies intensify efforts to crush Germany from east to west.
Frank B Ellis of Covington announces his candidacy for Louisiana governor in the January Democratic primary. At 36 he is president pro tempore of the state senate and represents the 22nd district. He cites a desire for a candidate free of factional entanglements and urges a focus on platform and qualifications. Ellis notes his civic and legal background, family, and membership in bar associations as part of his credentials.
Reports say Benito Mussolini is imprisoned at Fort Braschi near Rome after his downfall. Also reported: Marshal Ugo Cavallero and General Calviati held there. Vito Mussolini killed in Ti Covo clash. Mussolini family secluded by Badoglio government.
United States forces claim success in the Solomons with Japanese airfields at Munda and Vila bombed from the air. Colonel C F Schilt reports Vila field blasted and Allied air power advancing on Murcia, as Japan's Kahili operations continue.
Liberator and Mitchell bombers of the 14th United States air force blasted Japanese occupied Hongkong harbor smashing wharves and shipping. A large freight er was hit directly while Taiku wharf area and Kowloon docks suffered heavy damage. Japanese air resistance was minimal with probable losses on their side and no American losses reported.
Shreveport La July 310 pe W L Steiner 58 electrician for a local refinery was electrocuted late Saturday when he touched a 440 volt line atop a pole Dr H E Paul deputy Caddo parish termed the death accidental Steiner a native of Fork Survivors include Mrs R C Clanton Flora tica
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