Russians Capture Bryansk and Break German Defense Line
Russian troops seized Bryansk on the Desna after breaching the main German defense along the Dnieper axis. Evacuation of the keystone city was acknowledged by Berlin and Moscow reported the Red Army closing in. Transport rail disruption heightens belief Nazis will retreat toward Kiev and Dnieper Petrogradsk.
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London
Bryansk
Dnieper
Keystone
Moscow
Desna
Kiev
Dnieperopetrovsk
DNB
Berlin
Severe Earth Shocks Felt at Weston and Fordham
A Weston Massachusetts seismograph reported a sequence of tremors between 10.35 p m and 3 49 42 a m eastern war time with epicenters near the Solomon Islands or the New Hebrides. Seismologist Rev Daniel Linahan said the quakes lasted hours with overlap and the third quake notably severe. Fordham University seismologist Father Joseph J Lynch later noted tremors in a general direction toward Japan continuing since midnight.
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Weston. Mass
Weston College
Solomon Islands
New Hebrides
Daniel Linehan
Boston
Fordham New York
Japan
Joseph J. Lynch
Fordham University
Pope Reported A Prisoner Of Nazis On Vatican Edge
A Der Bund dispatch from Chiasso Switzerland says Catholics fear Pope Pius XII is a practical prisoner of Nazi Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. The report notes German troops have respected Vatican City’s neutral territory.
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Bern
Switzerland
Chiasso
der Bund
Pius XII
Albert Kesselring
Vatican City
Senator Wheeler Pushes Immediate Action On His Fathers Bill
Senator Wheeler of Montana said he will oppose any administration delays to a Senate vote on his proposal to halt the drafting of fathers into the armed forces. He said he would amend the bill to prohibit indefinite induction, instead of delaying it until after January 1 as currently drafted.
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Washington
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate
Jab Cabinet Meets For Nearly 3 Hours
Tokyo radios report premier Hideki Tojo and cabinet members held a 2 hour 43 minute meeting today to hear a Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu briefing on the current international situation. The broadcast was recorded by U. S. government monitors in New York.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
U. S
Hideki Tojo
Mamoru Shige
Hearings on Thursday for ninety nine mile age cases
Nineteen cases alleging violations of government mileage rules are set for hearing in the Police Court Thursday evening. The OPA panel will hear pleasure driving and over 35 mph violations as the ban on September 1 is largely lifted. The Rationing Board cited drivers include Harry J. Nichols Unionville Mary P. Outraw LeGore George D Ford Lester Haller Ira G Eyler Joseph C. Andrews Howard E Shasty William Conaway W and Jenny M Cline W DeLauter Samuel T. Shaft J P Carlos M F Whipp Charles H. Baker Russell L. Bayles George D. Miller Thomas D. Oden John M Motter Beuviah Knill and others from Frederick Mt Airy Middletown and New Market.
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OPA
Harry J. Nichols
Unionville
Mary P. Outraw
LeGore
George Dewey Ford
East Church Street
Lester Haller
West Seventh Street
Ira G. Eyler
West Fifth Street
Joseph C. Andrews
East Third Street
Howard Eshasty
Point of Rocks
William Conaway
New Market
Jenny M. Cline
Lander
W. DeLauter
West Fairick Street
Samuel T. Shaft
Mon
Anniversary of bombardment inspires relic found at fort
The anniversary of the Fort McHenry bombardment recalls Francis Scott Key’s Star Spangled Banner. John J. Snyder presented a brass eight pounder cannon ball from the engagement, found near the fort and kept by his family. A later note mentions a few men not yet registered for deferrable jobs.
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Mr. Snider
Jean Walter
H Boen
Senator Gillette Asks Immediate Postwar Coalition Note
Senator Gillette of Iowa urged today the United States commit to a postwar peace coalition. He said the time is past due and called for prompt adoption of the resolution.
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Washington
Gillette
Iowa
United States
Nazis Stake Future Of Germany On Italy Battle
The report outlines Germany’s large Italian buildup, Rommel’s command, and a potential second front in Italy. It notes German air strength, control from Naples to the Po, and a likely fierce Allied push, while Italian resistance remains weak. The analysis suggests a decisive battle in Italy could determine the fate of German satellites in the Balkans.
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Italy
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Germany
Thaly
France
Russia
Erwin Rommel
de Ku Aed
Balkans
The
Bitter Street Fighting Takes Place In Rome
Radio Algiers reported widespread Italian opposition to German forces in Italy and in the Balkans. Fierce fighting was noted in Belgrade and two thousand Italian troops were in Montenegro's mountains fighting Germans. Fascist control or uprisings appeared in Milan Turin Genoa Novara Cremona and reaching Bologna as Italy's regime faced upheaval.
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Rome
Algiers
Benito Mussolini
Italy
House of Savoy
Radio
Associated Press
Balkans
Belgrade
Montenegro
Milan
Turin
Genoa
Novara
Cremona
Bologna
US Sub Grenadier Lost After Pacific Patrol
The Navy reports the submarine Grenadier is overdue and presumed lost after a Pacific patrol. Two submarine chasers, 694 and 696, were also lost in the Mediterranean from an August 22 bombing. A Japanese raid on Funafuti Island caused minimal damage and one enemy plane was shot down. Grenadier, built in Portsmouth New Hampshire, had a 63 man crew and was the 12th submarine lost since the war began.
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Washington
Grenadier
Navy
United States
Funafuti Island
Ellice
Pacific
Mediterranean
Portsmouth
N. H
Svar
British Land New Forces on Spitsbergen Island
British forces landed on Spitsbergen in Norway above the Arctic Circle after a German raid on Sept 6. Five British destroyers reached Barentsburg at dawn and brought guns ashore, according to a DNB broadcast picked up by the Associated Press.
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London
Spitsbergen
Arctic Circle
DNB
Berlin
Associated Pres
Barentsburg
Teia Maru Carries Americans From Yokohama
London reports Tokyo advised the chaperone exchange ship Teia Maru sailed from Yokohama today with Americans aboard who have Japanese lands since Pearl Harbor.
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London
Tao Berlin Radio
Tokyo
Teia Maru
Yokohama
Pearl Harner
Fifth Army In Bitter Battle at Salerno
London editorials mark a dangerous Salerno phase as the American Fifth Army fights hard amid German positions. They note British Eighth Army progress in Italy may slow through rough terrain and question Italian resistance strength.
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London
Septia
Salerno
Eighth Army
Hatian Peninsula
Maly
Fifth
Irancherse
Italy
Three Gas Hearings Slated At Cumberlind
Cumberland report lists three gas hearings set for today including arraignment of Vareg Cumberlandian charged with designing transferring and pilfering illegal gasoline. Officials Wilbur ans trig Louis De Ross C A were arrested last night as Warrants were issued by Commissioner Wilson. State Office of Administration investigates motive and actions.
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Cumberland
Vareg Cumberlandian
S. Commissiane
Wilbur Anstrig
Louis ¥ de Ross
C. A
Howard Loughie
Jack Wen
Mersyn Longaric
Wilson
Prigotar
Deadline For Estimated Income Draws Nearer
Public notices list a looming deadline related to estimated income and payroll details. Officials mention a city address on South Wisner Street and a bridge over Roll Creek undergoing repairs, with reopening anticipated today or tomorrow.
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Wisner
Trafic
Siciale
Trebrie
Fresh Allied Reinforcements Reach Salerno Front
Reports from Allied lines describe Eisenhower overseeing new troops as Salerno comes under intensified bombardment. News dispatches note ships and planes moving in the Mediterranean while limited withdrawal signals rise from Berlin radio and press.
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Gieir Salerno
Bertin
Associated Press
Berlin
Salerno
Light Frost Reported in Suburban City Areas
Residents reported light frost in suburban sections with a heavy morning chill and a low of 36. Emmitsburg area saw a light frost. fields appeared white. The Weather Bureau expects clouds and possible showers tonight. rain is needed for the watershed. Fishing Creek reservoir level fell seven and a half feet below the top.
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Emmitsbury
Weather Bureau
Rainia
Unis
Une Fredwack
Fishing Creek
Rider Aimed At Three Not Binding Says
A report describes a three point rider not binding and cites officials and a legal context. It mentions Dr Robert Morss Lave and a federal employee matter tied to a public agency review.
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Robert Morss
Contempt Conviction Dismissed in Alabama Case
In Mobile on September 14, the contempt conviction of Ralph B. Chandler, publisher of the Mobile and Register, for editorial criticism of Probate Judge Norvelle B. Leigh, was dismissed. The ruling ends action stemming from editorials directed at the inferior court judge.
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Mobile
Roosevelt Ends 11 Day Australia Visit
Franklin D. Roosevelt departed Australia today concluding an eleven day visit. The journey closed after meetings with Australian leaders and discussions on postwar planning and wartime cooperation.
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Australia
Sydney
Australis
Moore-ars
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Germans Claim Americans In Flight At Gallipoli Echo
German broadcasts said Allied forces were falling back after heavy fighting near Salerno. British troops advanced toward Cosenza, with naval guns aiding the push as Allied air and ground units fought stiff German counterattacks along the Salerno front.
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Cantanzare
San Eufemia Lamezia
Pizzo
Taranto
Brindisi
Bari
Adriatic
Salerno
Naples
Mihied
North Africa
Gallipoli
Gerana
Sens Mayroops
U.S
Mboli
Associated Press
Cosenza
Fifth Army
Eboli
Imum
Alvert Kesselring
Cien
Mark W. Clark
Trans-Ocean
Eighth Army
Reggio di Calabria
Clark
Court Draws Additional Jurors For September Term
District court lists substitute jurors for the September term covering Buckerstown Mt. Pleasant Jefferson and Washington entries. Names include Harry D. Shankxie Albert M. Coblentz George Benner Arthur H. Haffer and Edwin L. ninge.
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Buckerstown
Harry D. Shankxie
Svy O R. Hickman Frederich
Albert M. Coblentz
Paul BE
Eact Hauve Caaries
W. Lantz
Walter al Beene
Mt. Pleasant
George Benner
Joan E. Beard Jefferson
Arthur H. Haffer
Rouwer L. Dade
Jackson
Edwin L. Ninge
George F
Quintuplets Born in Tokyo Broadcast Report
The Associated Press reports a 24 year old woman, an employee of a misusing company, gave birth to quintuplets in Tokyo. The radio broadcast from Takeo noted the mover and babies were doing well and named the mother as Sarma.
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Associated Press
Tae Takeo Radio
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