Warsaw Battle Rages as Soviet Forces Push on Vistula
On a 20 mile front the eastern Warsaw suburbs endure bombardment from ground and air as Rokossovsky seeks to breach Nazi lines along the Vistula. Exiled Polish leaders report 25,000 underground fighters in the streets amid steady fighting and rising pressure on German defenses.
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Germany Watches Turkey Closely After Break in Ties
A German foreign office spokesman said Berlin adopted a watchful waiting stance toward Turkey after Ankara severed diplomatic and economic relations. Germany called the move a flagrant violation of the Turkish German friendship and non aggression pact and no aerial attack plan was indicated. Ali Muzaffer Genker, Turkey’s ambassador to Tokyo, planned to depart for Japan, as Ankara’s split with Germany strains ties with Japan.
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King George VI Returns to Britain After Italy Tour
King George VI lands in England at 7 a m after a 10 day visit to Italy where he inspected front lines above Rome and witnessed British artillery at Arezzo and Anzio Cassino. He conferred knighthood on Lt. Gen. Sir Oliver Leese and was escorted by fighters on return.
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China to seek return of Manchuria Formosa and Pescadores
In a Blue network broadcast Dr. H. H. Kung vice premier of China said China will ask in peace terms with Japan for the return of Manchuria Formosa and the Pescadores and for Japan to restore independence to Korea.
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Mediterranean Allied Air Force Claims 750 Planes Down
The Mediterranean Allied Air Force announced that 750 enemy planes were shot down in July. They reported 476 Allied losses, including 306 heavy bombers, while dropping 42 000 tons of bombs.
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Markets Slip As Investors Retreat On Mixed Signals
New York and Chicago trading showed a broad pullback with uneven bids and light momentum. Leaders fell back as bonds and stocks edged lower while wheat held steady and cotton slipped late.
Cotton futures rise on mill price fixing in New Orleans
Cotton futures advanced as mills fix prices and short covering in New Orleans. The market closed steady with gains of 65 to 75 cents per bale, led by Oct Dec Med May and July contracts. Spot cotton also closed steady up 30 cents with sales of 144 and various middling prices.
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Cotton Market Opens Soft on Mixed Demand and War News
Scattered liquidation and hedge selling gave the cotton market an easy undertone as favorable war news and uncertain textile ceilings weighed. Late values fell 10 to 30 cents a bale, with futures closing 30 to 45 cents higher. spots and futures show mixed moves across Oct through July contracts.
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Grain futures hover as markets await war developments
Chicago grain traders marked time awaiting war news and crop condition data. Wheat held near yesterday's close with Sept at 1.5558 12, oats up 1.2 to 71 3 4, rye up to 1.07 1/8, barley rising to 1.14 1 2 as September contracts led activity.
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Potatoes Market Firm as Supplies Run Low in U S Trade
Potatoes arrivals 71 on track 94 total shipments 674 with light supplies and strong demand. Idaho Bliss top U S No 1 at 3.88 along with Long Whites and Red Warbas in the 3.75 to 4.10 range. Nebraska and Kansas qualities noted with 3.47 to 3.74.
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Bozeman Withdraws From Fourth District Congress Race
Jerry Bozeman former radio announcer and Red River Valley Improvement Association field representative withdraws from the Fourth district race. He telegraphed the secretary of state to remove his name from the September 12 primary ballot and will address the public on KWKH at 6 30 p m Friday. The field now includes Overton Brooks the incumbent and T Shaw both from Shreveport.
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Y's Men Guests Attend McNeil Home Fish Fry
A fish fry was hosted at O. N. McNeil’s home at 5904 Spurgeon Drive for Y’s Men’s Club members. Guests included Tom Page and Lt. Ed Seavey, the latter former to Claire L. Chennault’s Flying Tigers in China.
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River Stages Wage Loss and Medical Costs Hit 80 Million
In 1942 wage loss medical expenses and insurance claims from motor vehicle accidents totaled 80 million dollars. The figure reflects comprehensive economic impact across industries and regions during the year.
Livestock market reports from Chicago show strong hog and cattle trading
Hogs total 14 006 with very active bidding for 160 to 240 pound stock at 14 75 ceiling, heavier weights at 14.00. Sows steady to strong with bulk 300 to 550 pound hogs selling 15 90 to 14 4. Cattle and calves: salable 2 500 with fat steers and yearlings firm, top at 18 00. Yearling loads 17 65 17 49, grassers 12 00 14 50, best cows 15 down. heifer market firmer, meat cows up 10 15.
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Holly Ridge Youth Among 213 Navy Casualties
The Navy Department lists 213 casualties from navy marine and coast guard forces. Included is Lawrence E. Spriggs private first class USMC reported wounded with parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence C Spriggs of Holly Ridge.
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Four New Skyscrapers Planned for Manhattan Postwar boom
Four new skyscrapers are planned in mid town and downtown Manhattan at an estimated cost over 20 million dollars. Plans filed with the city housing department yesterday call for buildings ranging from 33 to 50 stories.
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