Allied gains press German lines near St Lo in Normandy
Allied forces report progress west of St Lo with armor driving toward Marigny from the Periers St Lo road and punching across the St Lo Courance road through St Gilles. Heavy fighting persists south of Osen as Germans stiffly defend with tanks artillery and mortars repelling several counter attacks.
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St. Lo
London
Periers-St. Lo
Marigny
St. Lo-Courance
St. Gilles
Osen
Tank Attack in Italy Smashed by Eighth Army
London Thursaay reports American troops in Italy hold all parts of Pisa on the south bank of the Arno. The Eighth Army smashed back desperate German tank attacks eight miles from Florence.
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London
Italy
Pisa
Arno
Eighth Army
Florence
Incendiaries Drop Report Over Southern England
Air raid wardens report incendiaries were dropped from a flying bomb over Southern England during the night of July 25. The incident is described as part of enemy air attacks and raises concerns over city defenses and fire risk.
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London
England
Flying Ace of the War Tally Of 48 Planes Shot Down
A Soviet Embassy note to Bell Aircraft Corp states Lieutenant Colonel Fakryshkin has shot down at least 48 enemy planes, possibly 59, making him the war’s top Allied flying ace. The report cites Soviet Union sources and details his combats against Allied air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Lient-Col. Fakryshkin
Vandals damages trees near sea wall after planting
Local residents report vandalism after four recently planted trees near the sea wall were torn up and roots exposed. The acts damaged the new plantings and prompted threats of confrontation by nearby neighbors.
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Atiny
ALP Members Protest Yes Parade in Sydney
State and federal parliament members oppose an executive order forcing a Yes demonstration march through Sydney on August 23. Labor members fear association with the Communist Party and several say they will not participate. A caucus meeting is planned to decide the stance of all members.
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Sydney
Trunday
Alp
Communist Party
Att
Hannan Enquiry Nearing End in Adelaide Case
The Hannan enquiry into alleged tapping of telephone conversations and opening of mail, led by A J Hannan KC, nears its conclusion. One more witness remains, with Me Wo Simpson and Mr KH Kirkin testifying on Security and Censorship roles. Simpson claimed no directives to divert letters or observe calls. limited prior cases cited. The final Eastern State witness is to be examined tomorrow.
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Adelaide
A. J. Hannan
Me Wo Simpson
KH. Kirkin
Cyne
Simpson
Hanowy Woten
Mn Kirkman
Hannan
Norman McCagley
Department of Information
Canberra
FV. Smith, KC
Mr. Hannan
Reasons for childless marriages in Canberra report
Canberra officials review hundreds of letters to the Commonwealth Department of Health detailing why couples avoid childbearing. Economic fear, unemployment, housing shortage, and lack of domestic help emerge as main factors guiding a campaign to address the declining birthrate in Australia.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Department of Hetd
Pannel
Australi
Local Hospital Updates and Social News From Pirie District
Mrs CD Todd of Henley Beach retires at home after visiting Salerno with friends. Mr EF Derbyshire departs after a week in Pirie Mix. Drinran of Afford Road Solomontown is a Memorial Hospital patient. Mr P Glen discharged from Pirie Hospital. Mr M Speck returns home after weeks in Pirie Hospital. Mr R Dick Pidge discharged from Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Roy Fidge remains a patient. W J Lock Napperby progresses in Pirie Hospital ward. Miss Shirley Owens visits aunt Mrs Bryant in South Plomp. Mrs W J Francis returns home after eleven weeks illness, ten in Pirie Hospital.
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CD. Todd
Henley Beach
EF. Derbyshire
British and Foreurn Bible Society
Pirie
Mix
E Drinran
Afford Roud
Solomontown
Memorial Hospital
Arlee
Pirie Hopital
M. Speck
David Street
Dick) Pidge
Pirie Hospital
Roy Fidge
W. J. Lock
Napperby
Shirley Owens
Mary-Elie Street
Mrs. D. Bryant
South Plompton
W. J. Francis
Wardang Street
Pirie West
Conviction Quashed in Granviowus Full Court Case
The Granviowus Full Court quashed a 21 000 fine against Gerrard and Co erocets and spirit merchants of Gafinny. The ruling questioned sections of Regulation 280 and the Blak Marketing Act and raised constitutional questions about federal court powers. The decision left penalties unresolved and noted departmental office guidance.
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Sydney
My Gerrard and Co
Erocets
Gafinny
Granviowus
Fiitute
Si Fletch Forbin
Adoy
Ude
Lnvatia
Mr Makin's Warning on Munition Factories
Minister of Munitions warned that granting increased powers would be scandalous and risky. He argued it could enable a corporation to walk away with factories at bargain prices, potentially involving hundreds of millions of pounds in public properties.
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Symes
Maki
Minivon
Melbourne Debates Soldier Preference Bill Amid Referendum Rumors
A bill to grant preference to ex servicemen was discussed in Federal Parliament with Prime Minister Cur tin signaling government intent if the Referendum passes. Opposition leader Menzies questioned expansion of powers, while delegates demanded assurance that the measure would be a government item in the next session.
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Melbourne
Curtin
RSS
ASLA
Gilbert Dyes
Wartin
Aia
Tinanck
Gilbert Dyert
Hse
Menvies
Se Wale
Commonwealth
Menzies
Menzies Iterlarst
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Australian Associated Press
King George
Arezzo
A Hoopers
South Australia
Hoopers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Tel
Fifth Army
A.L.P
Easons
P. Glen
MR. Makin
Mr. Curtin
RSL
Prests Limited
Pirie's
S.S.W
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