New Front Opens as Allies Press Yugoslavia Invasion
Allied forces push into western Yugoslavia and land on the coast while Russian troops push toward Belgrade. Tito's Partisans harass German lines as U S British and Soviet drives threaten southern Austria and Hungary and outflank Nazi positions along the Reich's western edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Black Sea
Carpathians
Josip Tito
Yugoslavia
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Lower
Greece
Aegean Islands
Reich
France
Belgium
Liege
Ardennes Forest
Paris
Moselle
Saar
Alexander Patch
Seventh
Mediterranean
George Patton
Belfort
Vosges
Seviss
Germany
Demobilization Plans and Postwar Army Vision
The army outlines demobilization by points based on service length overseas combat record and dependency with Pacific theater priorities. It notes no naval demobilization after Germany falls and argues for a small, efficient force with a large reservist pool. A 200,000 worker shortage in key regions prompts shifting labor from surplus areas to boost war industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pacific
Far East
U. S
Japan
Geremany
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Congress
Marshal
War Manpower Commission
New England
North Atlantic
Middle West
Pacific Coast
OPA Violations Pull 42 000 Cases in First Half
In the first half of this year formal enforcement of Office of Price Administration rules occurred in 42 000 cases. Violations covered price ceilings rationing quotas and rent levels. Action included revocation of 20 684 consumer gasoline rations and 4 265 injunction suits.
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OPA
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Goods: Postwar Production Plan Outlined
The War Production Board reveals a postwar civilian goods program to begin after Germany falls. War output will drop by about 40 percent while 4,000,000 workers shift to civilian jobs, with limited conversion already under way to prepare for resumption of peacetime industry.
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Germany
War Production Board
War Production Board Plans Civilian Shift After Nazi Fall
The United States tops 79,350,000 ton output as world steel rises to 146,500,000 tons in 1943. Germany and Russia see civilian steel declines from 28 to 20 million and 18 to 12 million tons respectively. The WPB allows nonwar manufacturers to begin civilian output, preserves military priorities, and offers aid to switch to civilian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Germany
Russia
WPB
Tougher U S push nears Philippines and Japan fronts
Navy Secretary Forrestal warned the war would grow tougher as Japan concentrates for a shorter front. He said the Japanese air force saved its planes for the coming engagement and has improved planes plus greater fire power speed range and load capacity. He noted U S planes have also improved but no longer hold the same technical edge.
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Pacific
U. S
Philippines
Japan
Bonins
Tokyo
Navy
James Forrestal
Forrestal
United States Navy
Canned Foods Rationing Eased Hopeful meat exemptions eyed
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones said available supplies justify removing rationing on canned and processed foods including jams jellies fruit butters asparagus lima beans corn peas pumpkins squash mixed vegetables baked beans tomato sauce puree and soups. A WIA spokesman noted heavy cattle runs could lift rationing on commercial grade beefsteaks and roasts by October or November while lighter prime cattle runs require continued cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jones
WIA
Reverend Lynch Maps Northeast US Quake Spread
Using a cross sectional globe model Reverend Joseph Lynch director of Fordham University observatory locates a recent earthquake shaking the northeast U S and reaching toward Wisconsin with the disturbance centered near the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lynch
Observatory
Fordham University
U. S
Wisconsin
Lynch
Lake Ontario
War Time Prices Lift Cattle and Hogs Beside 1939 Levels
As World War II progresses into its sixth year, meat prices rise sharply. On the Chicago market cattle that fetched $12 per hundredweight six years ago now sell for $18.35. Steers up from $10.30 to $15.85. Hogs under 240 pounds rise from $8 to $14.75, while the 1939 average of $7 climbs to $14.35 in 1944. Lambs move from $9.50 in 1939 to $14.25 per hundredweight this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lambs
Furloughs and Shipping Bottleneck Delay War Policy
Congress calls for an investigation into the war department’s furlough handling in the Pacific. General MacArthur warns that shipping shortages threaten a liberal policy and could halt offensive operations against Japan without replacements. Representative Hinshaw urges unit rotations for Alaska troops.
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Congress
War Department
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Japan
Carl Hinshaw
Calif
Alaska
Surplus Goods Release Vehicles Declared Surplus
Excess war materials are being declared surplus at 100 million dollars monthly. Most items come from the war department including airplanes motor vehicles medical supplies and radio equipment. Sold goods recover about 83.8 percent of original cost.
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Eighly
War Department
Status of Roosevelt Dewey race in 1944 pundit view
TaN By PauL MALLON surveys Washington mood on Roosevelt versus Dewey. Polls show Roosevelt ahead slightly but experts predict uncertainty and regional doubts. Labor and business votes shift, with Willkie hints in New England and Texas uncertain while farm support collapses and theater audiences reflect the campaign.
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Washington
Gallup
Roosevelt
Washington Press Corps
Dewey
Hillman-Cio
Tydings
Maryland
Texas
Mississippi
Virginia
Roosevelt Bremerton
Nelson
Wilson
WPB
TVA
New England
Willkie
New York
Philadelphia
Fear of Casualties in Normandy Invasion Outlined
The article recalls Churchill's fear of high Allied casualties in Normandy, contrasts initial slow artillery barrages with rapid advances once German positions buckled, and notes Montgomery's cautious approach, linking casualty concerns to the broader strategy and the Atlantic wall. It also critiques the enlisted sailor uniform and reports on White House press crowds and a liberated France edition of Free World.
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Washington, D. C
Normandy
Churchill
Flanders Fields
FDR
Britain
Eisenhower
Atlantic
Bradley
Montgomery
el Alamein
Cairo
Alexander
Suez Canal
White House
Secret Service
New York
New International
France
Free World
Fabric in Decorating Homes of Tomorrow
Dreaming of postwar home decor, the article predicts mass use of fabrics, new textiles and weaves, fabrics that wear longer and stay clean, and rooms with curtains creating spaciousness. It urges homemakers to sew straight seams to tailor curtains, suggests 150 percent fullness for French pleats, and offers a DIY coffee table pattern No 254 for 15 cents.
Fragmentary OCR Narrative with Dialog Fragments
A damaged OCR passage presents fragmented dialogue about lateness a boat incident and a rescue by a young millionaire. The text includes questions about birth date and a line implying a business trip.
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Dolly
Gossip Sparks Family Marriage Quip About Brides
A lighthearted exchange recalls a cousin wedding with playful remarks about the bride. The dialogue hints at affection and humor inherent in the family gathering.
Referee Whips Up Warning In Ring Footing Spat
In a light hearted scene two heavyweight boxers clash while the small referee keeps being stepped on. Frustrated he shouts that treaded coins will spark a real fight if the action continues.
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Chambois
Europe
New Front
Warsaw
Narew
Prussia
Gen. Marshall
Paul Mallon
Ernie
King
Admiral King
London
Shabbi Onau
Mrs. Autil
Spears
Joan
Jasper
Uegally
C.B.C. 1
Chilean Bomb Corps
United States War Savings Bonds
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