Russians Launch Grand Offensive in Donets Area
London reports the Soviet Army opened a grand offensive in the central Donets Basin with heavy artillery and air support. Five Red armies were engaged as Russians push ahead, receding German lines and threatening the eastern front while advancing past the Smolensk perimeter and toward Kiev.
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London
Donets Basin
South Russia
Associated Press
Voroshilovsk
Slavyanoserbsk
Lishhansk
Donets
Kiev
Smolensk
Dneiper
Invasion of Sicily to Italy Moves Quietly in Washington
Allied leaders had prearranged the Sicily to Italy push, with White House officials stressing remaining quiet. Roosevelt cancelled his Friday briefing as Montgomery’s Eighth Army engineering the strike, while Churchill’s possible later remarks could signal Axis pressure before autumn.
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Sialon Iwdds
Waoowington
Pacific
Europe
White House
Sicily
Italy
Roosevelt
Britain
U. S
Eighth Army
Beynard L. Montgomery
Churchil
Churchill
Jury Drawn for September Circuit Court Term
Jurors for the September term of the Circuit Court were drawn this morning at the Court House by Arthur H. Lambert in the presence of Judges Delaplaine and Schnauffer. The grand jury session begins September 20 and lists jurors by districts and towns such as Buckeystown Blair Titus and Frederick George Cramer.
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Court House
Arthur H. Lambert
Circuit Court
Edward 5. Delaplaine
Patrick M Schnauffer
Buckeystown
Blair S. Titus
George F. Stunkle
Frederick
George T. Cramer
Albert C. Palmer
T. Edgie Russell
James E. Doub
Alyin H. Crawford
Clifford E. Holland
J. Walker Carty
Lewis H. Alexander
Frank A. Castle
Middletown
John T. Routzahn
Harry T. Cline
Creagerstown
George W. Hubbard
Guy Eby
Emmitsburg
James E. Grimes
Adrian A. Maron
Cataolin
George W. Barkdoll
Jacob E. Fiook
Urbana
Charles W. Cronenburg
Notley H. Davis
Liberty
Irving S. Albaugh
F. Loraine Simpson
New Market
Jasper Albaugh
C. Ray Etzler
Haover’s
Charles E McClain
Woodsboro
Sohneville
Norman H. Graham
Woodyisle
Thomas S. Ecker i
Linganore
Dey Gaither
Leiwistown
Early Hilh
Tuscarora
Willam C Feaga
Burkitsville
Arhur K. Willard
Ballenger
Wilbur D. Culler
Braddock
Taney B. Kaufman
Brunswick
J. R. Beck
Frank A. Barker
Walkersville
Baxter W. Murphy
All Types Of Fuel Power To Be Saved
The government and utilities announce a voluntary conservation drive starting mid September to avert hardship from strained electricity fuel water gas and communications. A seven point campaign coordinated by WPB Interior ODT and OWI seeks to save coal fuel oil gas electricity and water with possible rationing if households do not conserve.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Interior Department
Office of Defense Transportation
Office of War Information
Very Important Task for U S Seventh Army
London press speculated that the Seventh Army, not named in the communique on the Italian invasion, is assigned a very important task by General Eisenhower. Sir Robert Gordon-Finlayson suggested a landing in Italy soon with Messina seen as only the beginning.
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London
London Star
The
Star
Robert Gordon-Finlayson
Eisenhower
Italy
Messina
Evening Standard
Garmans
Nine Killed In Bomber Crash Recovered Near Alamogordo
Bodies of nine airmen killed when their bomber crashed in Grapevine Canyon near Alamogordo New Mexico were recovered by a rescue party and brought to Biggs Field. The list includes 2nd Lt Irving W Thawley and Sgt Robert A Dalton among the deceased with their immediate relatives named.
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el Pazo
Tex
Grapevine Canyon
Alamogordo
N. M
Biggs Field
Irving W. Thawley
Mildred A Thawley
Baltimore
Robert A. Dalton
Mayvelle Dalton
Scott Depot
W. Va
Vatican City Envoy's Route to Capital Sparks Open City Talk
Vatican City governor Enrico Galeazzi traveled from Lisbon to London aboard a clipper on Wednesday night, amid rising speculation over Rome becoming an open city. Reuters reported no clear purpose for the envoy’s trip. Also, UK and Soviet officials mourn the death of Vasiev and Kozhemiako in a mine incident near the front.
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London
Enrico Galeazzi
Vatican City
Lisbon
United States
Reuters
Rome
Minescow
Uknall Vasiev
Viktor Kozhemiako
Allied bombing raids strike northern France and Paris
Allied air forces led dawn raids on northern France with large formations of U S heavy bombers and fighters. Paris region reportedly hit as operations continued from Axiz airfields to the Low Countries with night mine laying and daytime targets.
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Rome
Paris
Seine
RAF
Axiz
France
Low Countries
Air Ministry
Four-Pronged Allied Drive Aims at Japan from Sea Air and Asia
Washington dispatch reports Vice Admiral McCain promising intensified attacks on Japan, with Marcus Island raid labeled a token and a vast carrier air armada growing to about 1,100 planes. The plan envisions attacks from four regions including North Pacific, Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, and Burma, coordinating air and ground forces to push toward Tokyo.
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Washington
United States
Asia
Pacific
Marcus Island
Tokyo
John S. McCain
Marcus
Japan
Mebaima
Nippinese
Quebec
McCain
North Pacific
Aleutian
Thomas Kinkaid
Central Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Midway
Cheter W Nimitz
Neet
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Douglas MacArthur
Burma
India
China
Louis Mountbatten
Mowntbanen
Knox
Navy Corps
United Nations
Southwest
Kiska
Central
Solomons
Twelve Flyers Are Killed In Fort Worth Plane Collision
In Fort Worth Texas today twelve airmen were killed when two four engine bombers from the Fort Worth Army air field collided and crashed in a field near Birdville community eight miles northeast. Names were withheld as relatives were being notified.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fort Worth Army Air Field
Birdville
Sun Spots Delay Invasion News From Allied HQ
Reported delays in transmitting invasion news from Allied Headquarters in North Africa and Italy. Faulty Mediterranean transmissions slowed dispatches as operators tried different wavelengths to reach the United States, piling up beside the operators.
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Allied
North Africa
Italy
Mediterranean
United States
Great Artillery Duel Near Messina Reported
Allied air observers report a massive artillery duel near the Strait of Messina during the southern Italy invasion. Pilot Officer Basrich of Iowa described colossal explosions and heavy bombardment from the invasion area as Allied forces push ashore. A separate report notes Charles Hoff, former world pole vault record holder, was found murdered near Sethigian in Norway.
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North
Africa
Italy
G Basrich
Iowa
Basren
Strait of Messina
Stockholm
Charles Hoff
Quishing Sport Movement
Norway
Sethigus
Transportation officials warn Labor Day travel will peak
Baltimore reports indicate a high volume of Labor Day weekend travelers began their holiday trips today and that highway and transit facilities will be strained beyond the July 4 peak before the day ends.
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Baltimore
Sinkwich to Leave Marines for Physical Disqualification
Frankie Sinkwich will be honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on September 3 because he is physically unqualified for the officers candidate class. The Marine Corps announced the decision today from Parris Island South Carolina.
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Sinkwich
Parris Island
S. C
Frankie Sinkwich
Marine Corps
Lower Living Cost Promised Amid Price Stabilization Efforts
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration expects living costs to revert to 1942 levels by September 12. Deputy administrator Bowles says measures will eliminate over half the recent rise and keep costs stable for the duration, addressing concerns from Rep. Sabath about white collar workers and rising restaurant prices.
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Washington
Paes Neha Nan
OPA
Chestler Bowles
Sabath
Bowles
Grurman
House Rules Committee
Prentiss M Brown
Marvin Jones
Roosevelt and Churchill Monitor Italy Invasion Progress
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill followed the Allied invasion of Italy closely. They awaited a flash from London officials confirming landings in Italy proper while continuing war conferences with separate engagements scheduled.
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Washington
Churchill
Sicilian
Italy
Roosevelt
Churchy
Itai
Batile
Bea
Olek
Montgomery's Vets Engaged In Heavy Fighting On Italian Front
Allied forces landed on the Calabrian coast opposite Messina and began advancing into southern Italy. General Montgomery announced veterans were engaged in heavy fighting as British and Canadian troops established a beachhead with Patton's Seventh Army in reserve, while Eisenhower flew to Sicily for a final check.
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Associated Press
Italy
Sicily
Bernard L. Montgomery
Wace Tinis
Eisenhower
Eighth Army
Strait of Messina
Messina
Reggio Calabria
George S. Patton
Seventh Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Montgomery
Harold K. Alexander
Hitler
Sardinia
Corsica
France
Rhone Valley
Crete
Mediterranean
Balkans
Sicilian
Greece
IMI
Great Britain
Germany
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