Allied Forces Break German Right Flank in Italy Drive
Allied forces push five miles inland along the German eastern line in southern Italy as the British Eighth Army advances toward Venafro and Vasto and the American Fifth Army moves behind Venafro toward the Aurunci mountains. The drive aims to threaten Rome by seizing key routes and positions on the Trigno and Via Casilina corridors.
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Allied
Algiers
Italy
Eighth Army
Fifth Army
Venafro
Adriatic
Vasto
Trigno
Venatis
Via Casilina
Rome
UN Envisions Final Cracks in Axis Powers
United Nations moves toward decisive victory in Europe and Asia as Soviet advances from the Volga to Kiev are cited, while Japan faces pressure in the Pacific with Rabao and sea-power metrics cited. Roosevelt announces new Anglo American Chinese operatorial pact in Chungking.
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United Nations
Europe
Asia
Italy
United Nations Fellowship
Germany
Red Army
Volga
Dnieper
Kiev
Moscow
Pacific
Japan
Rabaul
Emai
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Chungking
Debt of 259 billion eyed as postwar outlook in New Orleans
New Orleans November 6 7 Mal Bryan first vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta spoke at a wartime postwar conference. He warned the national debt might reach a total near 2596009900 and predicted no immediate depression after the war. He noted savings would boost demand while goods shortages would ease as peacetime spending resumes and cautioned against an abrupt rally to cash bonds.
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New Orleans
Mine Explosion Kills Worker Near Nellis Boone County
In the hamlet of Nellis in Boone County about 25 miles from Charleston a mining disaster is reported with 264 men employed at the mine. Officials remain unable to announce details as rescue and recovery efforts continue amid difficult operations.
State Official Criticized Over Hospital Funds Dispute
Dr P Gray superintendent of EBA Conway Memorial hospital denounces Attorney General Hugent Stanley over opposition to receiving operating funds already allotted by the board of liquidation. He warns withholding funds risks emergency and grave public need and cites shortages of ambulances and equipment affecting hospitals, colleges, and the Louisiana Training Institute, with three legislative acts remaining unused to free money, placing the burden on the poor.
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P. Gray
Eba Comway Memorial Hospital
Hugent Stanley
Gray
E& A. Conway Memorial Hospital
Monroe
Board of Liquidation
War Production Board
de. Gray
Stanley
Louisiana Training Institute
Dr. Gray
Johnson Declares New Deal Through Washington
Senator Edwin Johnson of Colorado declared the New Deal is through after off year election returns. He urged drafting General George C Marshall for president and warned Democrats of a further Republican gain across governors, lieutenant governors, and local contests.
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Washington
Edwin Johnson
Colorado
George C Marshall
Johnson
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Allied air raid sinks Japanese cruisers near Kavieng and strikes Rabaul
Allied headquarters report two Japanese cruisers sunk and ten vessels damaged as heavy air forces from MacArthur and Halsey blitz Rabaul and Kavieng. Liberators, Mitchells, and torpedo bombers knocked out ships while escort fighters claimed several Zero losses.
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William F. Born
Southwest Pacific
Allied Headquarters
Truk
Solomons
Rabaul
Wanderi
Bismarck Sea
Kavieng
New Ireland
Liberstors
MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Dauntiens
Navy
Liberators Hit Wharves P-38 Strike Destroys Pile of Supplies
A post noon Liberator air raid employed P-38 fighters to blow up warehouses and stockpiled supplies along the wharves in a staggering assault. The operation damaged key storage and disrupted物流.
Stalin promises real second front after Moscow talks
Premier Joseph Stalin told Moscow Soviet members that a real second front is near and praised Allied planning from the Moscow conference for final victory over Germany. He asserted the people of Europe deserve freedom and independence, and noted Austria’s independence was pledged. Moscow’s recapture of Kiev was hailed with 24 salutes from 324 guns.
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London
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Germany
Stalin
Kev
Russia
France
Yugoslavia
Europe
Austria
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Morgan ticket men speak here at Crosley rally
Morgan ticket candidates in the January primary spoke at a Crosley school auditorium rally. Earl K Long, now running for lieutenant governor, urged party harmony, while James A Noe defended party unity. Long and Noe explained their withdrawal from the governor race and backed the ticket, saying every Morgan candidate is a Huey Long man and seeking liberal goals.
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Morgan
Pelites
Crosley
Lewis L. Morgan
Lucille May Grace
Registrar of State
Earl K Long
Mr. Long
James A. Noe
D. C. Golson
West Monroe
Sam Jones
Mr. Noe
Jones
Noe
Louisiana
Long
Huey Long
Monroe Man To Receive Air Medal At Selman Field
First Lieutenant William T Jones, a B 17 bombardier with the Eighth Air Force, was shot down over north Germany May 19. He is listed as a prisoner of war though letter updates say he has recovered. The ceremony Friday at Selman Field will present the air medal to his mother Mrs J L Jones of 314 Dick Taylor Street, with Colonel John W Egan officiating. The event features a massed squadron parade by pre flight cadets and is open to the public, with arrangements via the field public relations office before Friday noon. The citation notes exceptionally meritorious achievement during aerial operations. The notice references a continued account on the second page.
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Germany
William T Jones
Selman Field
John W Egan
J. L. Jones
Dick Taylor Street
Jones
Eighth Air Force
North Germany
Monroe
Miller to Open Education Headquarters in New Orleans
W. M. Miller, candidate for state superintendent of education, announced tonight that he would open headquarters in New Orleans in response to requests from friends and supporters in Baton Rouge and vicinity. He returned from a tour of central Louisiana and said a full statement on his education program would be released next week.
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Baton Rouge
Y. W. HO Miller
New Orleans
Miller
Louisiana
Caldwell and Ellis Back Caldwell for Louisiana Governor and Ellis for Lieutenant Governor
The News-Star-World endorses Mayor Sam Caldwell of Shreveport for governor and Senator Frank B. Ellis for lieutenant governor. It lauds Caldwell as a three term mayor known for unity and integrity, and Ellis as a proven leader and president pro tem of the state senate. The paper urges an expansive campaign for the two, emphasizing a businesslike, harmonious government.
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News-Star—World
Sam S. Caldwell
Shreveport
Louisiana
Frank B. Ellis
Covington
State Senate
Ellis
Caldwell
Louisiana State University
Jones
Eite
Sam Caldwell
Frant Bilis
News-Star— World
Sam
Man Impersonator Arrested in Louisiana Case
New Orleans November 6. A Guerin special agent in charge of the New Orleans FBI office announced the arrest at Jennings Louisiana of Thomas Mover Hill 36 of New Iberia Louisiana. A federal complaint was filed against Hill before the United States commissioner at Lake Charles charging him with impersonating a federal officer and claiming to be a representative of an army paper. Hill is an authorized advertising solicitor for the Southern Military Review a private paper printed in Monroe Louisiana and Little Rock Arkansas. A federal process also outstanding for Hill at Mobile Alabama charging impersonating a federal officer.
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New Orleans
Guerin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jennings, la
Thomas Mover Hill
New Iberia la
Hill
United States
Lake Charles
Army
Southern Military Review
Little Rock
Ark
Alexandria
Monroe
Hills Mobile
Ala
Drive 5000 Short of Goal Boosts Community Chest Total
A list of donors tabulated at Community Chest headquarters shows the campaign, now in its final push, at 69 493 12, just over five dollars short of the $74 500 quota. Additional contributors include Centre Savings Bank, Milner Fuller employees, Welcome Garden Club, and various others, with many entries and small amounts.
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Community Chest
United War Fundampaign
Centre Savings Bank and Trust Company
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
West Monroe
Southern Carbon Company
Milner-Fuller J
Milner-Fuller
Welcome Garden Club
Fred Petry
Iaeetats
J. B Veughan
San
Nellie Guerzviera
Monroe Building and Loan
W. S. Culpepper
Louise B Gilliland
W. R. McWillian
Southern Bell Telephone Company
EC. Pierce Ay
Frank Roddy
Bai C Massing Oo
Allied air power vows to smash 90 Nazi war centers
Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris told London that Allied air power will cripple 90 Nazi war centers and finish the U-boat campaign. He said production centers will be emasculated and the German submarine offensive reduced to nothing, with progress evident by spring and before the 1945 fall. Every bombed target will save UN troops in the invasion.
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London
Arthur T. Harris
United Nations
Tornado Strikes South McComb Damages Homes
A tornado hit south McComb Mississippi at about 430 pm injuring no one. The home of Rev R R Jones pastor of South McComb Baptist church was moved 20 feet from its foundation and Delmar Fuller’s home was demolished but no occupants were present. The storm then crossed to Baer Town a Black community near Mr Comb wrecking several houses.
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M'Comb
Miss
South McComb
R. R Jones
South McComb Baptist Church
Delmar Fuller
Baer Town
Weather bulletin warns small craft east of Morgan City to Pensacola
The weather bureau reports tonight that small craft warnings are in effect from Morgan City Louisiana to Pensacola Florida starting 5 a m central war time Sunday. Expect strong winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour, occasionally reaching 35 miles per hour.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Morgan City
Pensacola
Fla
Reds promise real second front fronts near as Kiev falls
The Soviet advance marks a major push with Stalin declaring Germany on the edge of catastrophe. Red forces announce invasion of the Crimea from the east and establish bridgeheads on the Kerch peninsula. Kiev fallen, with over 60 towns captured as the drive continues toward western Ukraine.
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London
Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Germany
Crimea
Kerch
Kiev
Vasilkov
Pereyaslov
Stalin
Ukraine
Prisoner Fights Deputies as Escape Bid Is Stopped
In Louisiana a convicted robber on the way to state prison tried to escape. Deputy Bettis fired six times and Trooper Holt shot once, wounding the escapee in the head. the man survived with a scalp wound. The trio of prisoners continued toward Angola for custody.
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Tallulah. la
R. Bettis
Madison Parish
R. R. Holt
Bettis
Holt
Tallslah
Mississippi
Harvey Short
Alabama
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Short
Betts
Natchex
Traey
Angola
Shorty
Jeft Tallulah
Victor Ou
Baruch given post to head postwar adjustment unit
Washington November 6 14 percent The veteran government troubles head Bernard Baruch named Mobilization Director James F. R announced as the head of a new agency to handle war and postwar adjustment. The unit will revise war contracts and craft uniform terms conditions and dispositions for plants no longer needed for war. A meeting is set for next Tuesday with procurement agencies to submit proposals. Byrnes lauds Baruchs acceptance as essential for national adjustment efforts.
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Washington
Lo Peetet
Bernard M. Bae
James F. R
Cone
Roosevelt
Baruch
Gover
Byrnes
Sta
Iom
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