Red Army advances in Ukraine and Baltic fronts reported
Soviet reports claim Red Army units under General Konev press toward Gomel and Kiev areas with heavy tank and air support. German rail facilities targeted ahead of attacks while battles unfold near Cherkasi and the Dnieper bend. Odessa defense and Dnieper hydroelectric center come under pressure as Romanian forces suffer heavy costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Kingisepp
Leningrad
Favasorod
Lee Tornited
Konev
Gomel
Smolensk
Kiev
Tallinn
Estonia
Dnieper River
Cherkasi
Moscow
Odessa
Dnieperopetyovak
Dnieper
Ruaschang
Semeon Budyonny
Ukraine
Dnieper East Bank
Sabotage Act Links Nazis to Paris Bombings
Pucheu said six people were involved in the Socialist Leader Marx Dormoy assassination attempt on July 25. three were killed in Nice when a bomb exploded. Two others were arrested, one remained at large. Bombing of the Vichy synagogue on August 10 was linked to members of Jacques Doriot's youth movement. Charles Dickens published his Young Papers at age 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pucheu
Marx Dormoy
Nise
Vichy
Jacques Doriot
Eastern cement bids lose to Texas and California firms
Railroad executives faced a costly bid for 7 000 000 barrels of Panama Canal cement. Bids based on bulk delivery and special unloading gear showed Texas and California cement companies as the low bidders, despite eastern attempts to price logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Eastern Cement
Lehigh Valley
Hudson River
Panama Canal
Texas
California
Army seeks land in several parishes for war games
Lieutenant Colonel Madison oversees acquisition of land in Lincoln Webster Bossier Caddo Quaechia Union Morehouse and Claiborne parishes for maneuvers starting August 31. Major Poulsen urges immediate signings to ensure compensation for potential crop or property damage, while pledging minimal impact. Radio appeals over KMLB announced further public cooperation.
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George T. Madison
Camp Beaugegard
Lincoln
Webster
Bossier
Caddo
Quaechia
Union
Morehouse
Claiborne
Poulsen
War Department
KMLB
F D R Vetoes Freezing Bill Amid Farm Policy Debate
President Roosevelt rejected a bill to freeze government held loan stocks in wheat and cotton arguing it would curb sales volume and hurt the farm economy. He warned restricting CCC disposal would damage the ever normal granary plan and worsen price control. The measure would also let wheat be grown for home consumption without penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House
Commodity Credit Corporation
Plan to Build Baton Rouge to Greensboro Pipeline
The Plantations Pipeline Co. has earned presidential authorization to construct a Baton Rouge Louisiana to Greensboro North Carolina pipeline. Officials expect completion by January 1.
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Atlanta
Plantation Pipeline Company
Roosevelt
Baton Rouge
Greensboro
N. C
Churchill and Roosevelt vow aid as war nears
Churchill told a Washington audience the United States and Britain will cooperate to deter future wars, disarm aggressors, and keep trade open. He hailed allied unity and warned of Nazi devastation in Europe while urging faith in deliverance for conquered nations.
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United
Japan
United States
Churchill
Roosevelt
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Great Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
London
Washington
Britain
Japan disputes Churchill claims over China and Indo China
Domei quotes a commentator criticizing Churchill's broadcast for a three point timeline error. The piece says the China incident started two years before the European war, argues Japan acts with China in reconstruction, and asserts peaceful advance into French Indo China and no intimidation of Thailand, while Britain pressures the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Domei
Churchill
United States
Japan
China
Hitler
Mussolini
Thailand
Britain
Navy Seizes Shipyard Strike Ends as Production Reopens
Rear Admiral Bowen set to resume defense orders at the Kearny shipyard as shipyard managers plan a 6 30 a m restart. Local 16 leader Daniel Deans says the strike is over and hopes 3 000 workers can return by 4 p m with 2 400 more by midnight.
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Jersey City
National Mediation Board
Daniel S. Ring
Office of Production Management
Navy
Roosevelt
Hackensack River
Ring
John Green
National Defense Mediation Board
Green
James Love
Admiral Bowen
L. H. Korndorff
United States Steel
Korndorff
New York
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Navy Department
C. S
Municipal Workers of America
A. F. of L
Great Lakes
American Shipbuilding Company
Defense
Harold G. Bowen
Kearny
Daniel Deans
Local 16
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America
Morale High Despite delays in War Build Up
Interviewed soldiers from Camp Shelby and the Fourth Corps reveal mixed feelings about extended service and routine tasks. Engineers complain of dull duties while the newly formed destroyer unit touts early successes, with overall morale appearing higher than some reports suggest. The piece notes the American silk industry employs about 175,000 workers.
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Act of Congress
112Th Engineers
Camp
Shelby
T3rd Destroyer Force
Europe
Plan for Sabotage of Iran Oil Works Revealed
British and Soviet plans to push into Iran amid German influence threats. London and Moscow seek to expel German personnel, secure oil fields near Basra and Bushire, and connect Persian Gulf routes with Caspian access. Archibald Wavell leads operations from India. Admiral Arbuthnot commands naval support.
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Iran
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Ukraine
Caucasus
Simla
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Britain
Libya
Reading Bullard
Teheran
Basra
Gulf
Bushire
Bandar Abbas
Geoffrey Arbuthnot
Baluchistan
Armenia
Caspian Sea
Tabriz
Bandar Shapur
Bushir
Soverainnty
Desert
London
Moscow
Persia
Archibald Wavell
Egypt
Landen
Berlin claims U S approval backed Iran moves
Berlin press said Russia and Britain moved into Iran after getting a nod from Washington. German sources said Britain was guilty of assault on Iran and that Iran’s neutrality remains in doubt while Iran’s ambassador’s car was seen at the foreign ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Berlin
Russia
Britain
Iran
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Churchill
Great Britain
Revival Series Opens Tonight at Dean Chapel
A two week revival series begins tonight at Dean Chapel Church of God two miles from West Monroe on the Old Arkansas road. The opening service starts at 7 45 p m and will be conducted nightly. Rev C J Dean announced and Rev Thomas E Miller will preach at the revival.
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Dean
Thomas E. Miller
Tax Exemption Cuts Spark Study and Divorce Tax Shift
A report notes the lower tax exemption may raise about 49 million dollars from new taxpayers as House approved exemptions up to 40 000 on estates gifts and insurance are accepted. A Senate Finance Committee measure would raise income taxes and make alimony less deductible for the payer while exempting the recipient from tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lovell H. Parker
Parker
State to Offer Service Tests for Public Personnel
Parker outlined qualifications for applicants in Louisiana including residence, college credits or equivalent experience, and age under 26 for youth applicants. He described the in service training plan for personnel assistants, the exam format in Baton Rouge, and the deadline to submit applications by September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Department of State Civil Service
Musk Oxs Coat and Roman Locust Drafts
The musk ox is related to cows and sheep and wears two coats, an outer rain coat and an inner wool coat. In ancient Rome soldiers were drafted to fight locusts, a notable pest control effort.
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Rome
Flood Control Work Gains Go Signal in Lower Valley
Federal flood protection moves advanced with approval of fuse plug levee work near completing stages. Army engineers outline channel improvements for Bayou Bodeau Red Chute and Loggy Bayou plus Bayou Teche Vermilion Mermentau plans totaling about 2.83 million dollars with defense fund options and funding delays. The coconut name origin note closes the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Overton
Louisiana
Commerce
Senate
Bayou Bodeau
Barksdale Field
Congress
Army Engineers
Red Chute
President
Special Defense Fund
Bayou Teche
Vermilion River
Mermentau River
Ruth Canal
Grand and White Lakes
Vermilion Bay
Bayou Rapides
Boeuf
Coendrie
Red River
Colfax
Stodies
Grant Parish
Pineville
Alexandria
Bayous Carrow and
Rigolette
Bayou Rigolette
Bayous Darraw
Alpha-Rigolette
United States
Four Local Youths Enlist in Coast Guard at New Orleans Base
Four area youths will begin Coast Guard training at the New Orleans base this week. Enlisted last week were Thomas J. Harris of West Monroe Ezra R. Brandin of Monroe Matthew A. Maxwell of Hebert and Joe O. Buckley of Grayson. Draft registrants are eligible per B B Rawls who runs a recruiting desk in the federal building lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Guard Service
New Orleans
B. B. Rawls
Federal Building
Thomas J. Harris
West Monroe
Ezra R. Brandin
Monroe
Matthew A. Maxwell
Hebert
Joe O. Buckley
Grayson
Coast Guard
Rawls
Retreat Begins as Blue Army Pulls Back in Arkansas
The Blue Army executes a strategic withdrawal in Arkansas with supply trains and field kitchens moving eastward. Engineering units prep demolitions, reserve infantry conducts rear guard actions, and Armat artillery increases fire to cover the retreat of heavy weapons. Ohio's 107th cavalry is depicted as the attacking force, pressing hardest on the 35th division while the center and flanks face mounting pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armat
Ohio
107Th Cavalry
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
33Rd
Illinois
New York
President and Duke of Kent Visit Capital
The Duke of Kent and allied officials discuss easing a gas shortage in the east and actions related to executive orders permitting British officers and vessels to operate under the ship seizure act. The entourage met with President Roosevelt in the White House and traveled to the Anacostia naval station before Norfolk. Falconry noted as an ancient sport.
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Sinve
Fed Maritime Commission
JM Roosevelt
Anacostia
D. C
Naval A
Norfolk
Sir Louis Greig
White House
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