Moberly Host Talks on Air Power and Home Guard praised
Brigadier General Dwight H Mohr spoke to Rotary Club about England's Home Guard and air defense readiness. Sergt Moberly recounted bombing raids and methods used by US forces, noting Germans are outnumbered in air power but urging continuous preparedness.
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G. Hunter Bowers
G. Raymond Shipley
Harry Pettingall
Sperry Storm
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Roger R. Rice
Robert Price
Charles Willard
W L. Brittain
Bernard Fink
John W. Dallan
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McSherry
Truman Bo Cash
Ae Kemp Herringhauser
S. James
HL Harri
Robert L. Smith
Willam B. Storm
Dr. B. M. Davis
BB. Wolfe
Elmer Eahieman
F. W. Springer
U. S. Troops Push Ahead Beyond Munda
Allied headquarters report American forces have advanced north between Munda and Bairoko Harbor on New Georgia as the Munda airfield’s capture is announced. The drive near Balroka continues with heavy fighting around remaining Japanese positions while Libera tor reconnaissance on adjacent waters reports strikes on shipping near Kolombangara and Santa Isabel.
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Australia
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Salamata
King seeks national day of prayer on wartime anniversary
London reports King George VI directs September 3 as a national day of prayer and dedication to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of the war. Buckingham Palace issues the royal call, emphasizing a solemn day of observance. A separate note mentions a non-rigid airship blimp as a practical springboard for Marine Paratroops tests aboard trains.
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George VI
Buckingham Palace
Life Is One Long Inspection For Troops Heading Overseas
New York Aug 10 A detailed look at troop embarkation shows the Army Transportation Corps coordinating staged movements from camps to ships. Troops undergo repeated inspections for gear health dental and medical fitness, with bags A and B prepared, and final checks before boarding trains and ferries. Red Cross helpers offer lemonade and doughnuts at the pier while guards ensure security and orderly boarding.
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Trafic
Schmidt
Stalin Hosts U S and British Ambassadors in Moscow
Premier Joseph Stalin received the American and British ambassadors in Moscow as Vyacheslav Molotov attended the talks. The Moscow radio reported the meeting alongside preparations for a conference linked to President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill.
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Vichy
Stalin to Attend Talks in America Propaganda Claim
Washington August 11 The War Department announced faulty manufacture and inspection caused the St Louis glider crash that killed 10. Two Army Air Forces inspectors have been temp- harmed while investigations proceed. Hindu soldier naturalized in Circuit Court here as 26 Camp Ritchie troops, including one Hindu, were sworn citizens. Clerk Wachter administered the oath after FBI certification and Chief Judge Delaplaine signed the orders.
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United States
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Pha Man Ng Thats Gaye Ct
Sub Attack Described By Seamen
Twelve crewmen who survived the torpedoing of a Greek merchant ship in the South Atlantic arrive in Baltimore, recounting three torpedoes struck the ship and the submarine’s refusal of aid or cigarettes. The ship’s original crew was 37. 11 days later 21 survivors were rescued by a passenger liner, with the rest picked up by a British ship near the South American coast.
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South Atlantic
Navy Department
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Setae
South America
Massachusetts Private Smith Inducted into Army
In Massachusetts Pvt. Smith son of the late Mr and Mrs Calvin Smith of SBur kittsville was inducted into the Army April 6 and is now stationed at Camp Edwards Mass.
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Pvt. Smith
Calvin Smith
Sburkittsville
Army
Camp Edwards
Mass
AFL Refers UMW Charter to Convention Without Recommendation
Chicago August 11 The American Federation of Labor Executive Council referred John L Lewis United Mine Workers charter application to its annual convention without recommendation President Green called the move unusual and noted possible withdrawal by Lewis The convention is set for October in Boston Green said negotiations could resume if Lewis shows willingness The federation’s fiscal year ends soon with paid up membership before voting privileges are granted Smith Will Probated The will of the late Hoxe Smith of Braddock Heights and Hanover Pa admitted to probate by Orphans Court leaves everything to widow Anna L Smith executrix Executed November 6 1935 the will valued assets around 7000 with joint real estate and life insurance not part of the estate
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
William Green
UMW
Lewis
Organized Labor
Boston
Green
AFL
July surpasses June as month of brides in Rockville
In Rockville the month of July led marriages with 212 licenses issued, 10 more than June. The six month 1943 average in Rockville was 153 licenses per month, reflecting a rise in nuptial activity during July.
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Rockville
Russian forces close on Kharkov amid encirclement push
Soviet units pressed toward Kharkov from three sides and cut the Kharkov-Poltava railway at Vodyanaya while advancing on Cherkarskie Tish'i, widening the gap to 60 miles. Other fronts reported tanks and planes destroyed, with drives toward Bryansk and Vyazma as the Germans described the fighting as unparalleled.
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Dnieper
Kharkov-Poltava
Vodyanaya
Moscow
Cherkarskie Tish'i
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Sea of Azov
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Sumy
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Alexeyevka
Soviet Monitor
Vyazma
Smolensk
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Donets Basin
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Barvenkovo
Kiev-Stalino Line
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