War Today analysis of German offensives near Smolensk and Kiev
The piece discusses intensified German attacks on multiple fronts including southern Kiev and Smolensk, aiming at destroying Red Army forces and preserving road to Moscow. It notes Hitler’s shift to frontal destruction over territorial gain, resistance delaying breakthrough, and ominous signs of a prolonged conflict into winter.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
Kiev
Russia
Black Sea
Smolsateway
Moscow
Berlin
Jory Hitler
22nd California Regiment Heads to Maneuvers
Battery C of the 22nd California Regiment, Camp Lang, departed this afternoon for extended maneuvers across the state under the command of Sam R. Murrin.
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Camp Lang
Sam R. Murrin
Weather and nautical tide notes for August 5 1941
Fragmentary OCR notes show daylight time at 7.39 am and tide times 10.45 pm and 11.15 am. Mentions of vehicle timing and nautical data incomplete and unclear.
Defense Tax Bill Moves To Senate After House Vote
The defense tax bill cleared the House by 369 to 30 after striking the joint-returns provision that would have raised about 323 million. President Roosevelt opposed the clause, urging changes to exempt income earned by either spouse. Senate leaders planned hearings and possible bracket revisions to raise revenue without reinstating the provision.
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Roosevelt
Service Bill Up For Vote In Senate Controversy
Washington Aug 5 AP Senate leaders pressed for a vote today on a Service bill extending 16 months of service for army personnel. The Taft substitute would grant six months for active service in the current year and longer terms for guards and reserves, while denying extra time for regular enlistees. Democratic leaders predicted a low vote threshold.
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Bulletin Washington
Senate
Today
Washington
Aus
Taft
Ohio
Barkley
D.-Ala
Congress
New Tuna Tale Giant Atlantic Catch Sets Record
Elliot Gilbert and two crewmen aboard a 75 pound tuna hooked near New Harbor, reported as the largest Atlantic catch this year, surpassing prior marks. The Maine Development Commission notes the fish eclipsed the previous gig-pound women’s world record set by Mrs. Maurice Meyer off Elberon, N. J. on a Sunday near Bally Island.
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New Harbor
Elliot Gilbert
Maine Development Commission
Maurice Meyer
Elberon
N. A
Tod
Balley Island
York To Omit Moody Sunday Service Omission Decision
The York First Parish Standing Committee decided to omit Moody Sunday, a storied service dating to Father Moody’s era. Howard Moody of Moorhead Minnesota, previously the tithing man in the vestments, would be unavailable to participate this year.
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Panher Moody
York First
York
Father Moody
Howard Moody
Moorhead
Minn
Iseybolt Named Disaster Chairman for Portsmouth Red Cross
Johny E. Seybolt was named chairman of the Disaster Relief committee of the Portsmouth chapter of the American Red Cross. Ralph May appointed Seybolt and Alvin F. Redden to serve on the Coordinating committee. Seybolt named A. Richard Chase co-chairman. The committee includes ten subcommittees: Survey, Rescue, Medical Aid, Shelter, Food, Clothing, Transportation and Communications, Registration and Public Information, Central Purchase and Supply.
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Johny E. Seybolt
Portsmouth
American Red Cross
Ralph May
Seybolt
Alvin F. Redden
The
Red Cross
Seibolt
A. Richard Chasé
Health and Welfare
Congress
State Department
Washington
Helen Moses
Break Through Russian Lines Near Smolensk
Berlin reports a widening break through in Russian lines near Smolensk in a surprise thrust. 600 miles southeast of Smolensk Russian forces encircled in Ukraine for Kiev's defense. 6,000 Russian prisoners captured with 50 cannons and 365 trucks. A new offensive to the southeast of Smolensk encircled and partly annihilated an enemy power group. Further details on page five.
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Berlin
Smolensk
Red Army
Ukraine
Kiev
DNB
Moscow
U S Backs U S S R in Wartime Aid Pact
The United States pledged all practicable economic assistance to the Soviet Union in its fight against Nazi Germany. The move could affect U S Japan relations as Washington considers extending shipping facilities for military supplies and defense implements to Vladivostok, amid a renewal of the Russo American trade pact.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Nazi Germany
Japan
Pacific
Siberian
Vladivoste
State Department
German wedge drives toward Kholm in Smolensk area
Moscow reports the German army has driven a wedge between Leningrad and Smolensk toward Kholm 70 miles east of Novorzhev, with heavy overnight fighting near Smolensk. A noon communique did not mention Kholm, leaving that sector unexplained as battles continued in the Smolensk salient.
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Foscow
Leningrad
Smolensk
Kholm
Novorzhev
State Police to Fill Tanks Before Closing Time
Colonel George Colbath head of the New Hampshire State Police announced that troopers will be required to fill their tanks before closing time and not demand gas after hours except for emergencies. Arrangements will be made for after hours fuel in exceptional cases, AP reports.
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George Colbath
NH State Police
Associated Press
Henderson Warns Prices Could Rise Even With Controls
Leon Henderson of the Office of Price Administration told Congress the nation faces the strongest rise in living costs even if a price control bill becomes law. He warned the government would have an enormous lead to prevent inflation in a volatile economy as price structures near 1929 levels and 1919 peaks. The bill would empower ceilings on most prices and rents in defense areas, but would not regulate wages or utility rates and farm prices could not fall below 110 percent of parity.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Congress
House Banking Committee
Henderson
Portsmouth selectees to receive questionnaires 41 class
Thirty two Portsmouth registrants of the class of 41 will get their questionnaires tomorrow. The local draft board released the list with serial numbers and names including Wat, Bauer, Hall Trafton, Nadean, Grisham, Booker, Wiley, Bailey, Dubay, Marsh, Teague and others.
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Portsmouth
Namie
James Herbert Wat
Alvert Patrick Bauer
Marshall Hall Trafton
Harold William
Nadean
William Franiin
Grisham
Lora Abram Booker
Robert Donald Wiley
Clarence Wayne Bailey
Josi Solmine Dubay
James Harvey Marshall
Paul Frederick Teague
Gis
Fire department rescues horse at Stratham farm
Exeter Fire Department responded to Willis G Parkman on Stratham Heights Road to remove a horse stuck in a swamp. The animal lay on its side and was freed with a block and tackle. Four firemen assisted in the operation.
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Exeter Fire Department
Willis G Parkman
Stratham Heights Road
Stratham
Former U S Ship Captures U Boat During Atlantic Escort
The submarine U-10 ELMS surrendered after depth charges by Corvette Aubrella and escort Broadway formerly USS Hunt, with Bulldog nearby. Broadway opened fire and the crew surrendered. Officers and crew earned two Distinguished Service Orders three DSCs and three DSMs.
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London
Broadway
Hunt
United States
Britain
Aubrella
Atlantic
Bulldog
Langdon Hosts Post Review Show by Soldiers
A Post Review was held last evening at Camp Langdon with vaudeville acts by soldiers and help from townspeople. Lt. Earl J. Hand and Chaplain Everett B. Denlinger organized the production, while Walter Clegg directed the show.
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Camp Langdon
Earl J. Hand
Everett B. Denlinger
Walter Clegg
British Forces Arrive At Singapore and Tokyo Tensions Rise
British and Indian troops including RAF personnel have landed at Singapore signaling expanded Pacific presence amid rising Far East tension. Reports cite Japanese pressure on Thailand and massing near Burma, while U S warships in Australia on a training cruise refuel and rest before potential extended South Pacific operations.
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Associated Press
United States
Australia
Navy Department
Orient
Russia
Thailand
Far East
Navy
U. S
Northampton
Salt Lake City
Brisbane
South Pacific Ocean
New Zealand
South Pacific
Britain
Pacific
Japan
China
Manchoukuo
Shanghai
Yellow Sea
Dairen
Siberian
Washington
Tokyo
U. S. Pacific Coast
Par East
Decorate Five Russian Women For Bravery During Raids
Moscow Aug 5 Five Russian women decorated for bravery under fire spoke at a Soviet Information Bureau reception. They described facing German bomb raids without fear. Pavlov noted centralized and expanded fire brigades with reinforced youth and local volunteers from factories and offices.
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Moscow
Soviet Information Bureau
M. T. Pavlov
Pavloov
Readers weigh strange bedfellows in wartime alliances
From New York on August 5 the piece argues politics create odd partners as China and Russia align against Japan and Nazi forces. It notes Imotense as a Nazi stopover, questions divine status of the Japanese emperor, and critiques battlefield fairness under Hitler and Stalin while noting the break of the Nazi Soviet pact triggered broader conflict.
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New York
China
Russia
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