Russians Hold Fronts Amid Bitter Donfront Battles
A Soviet bulletin from Nasi field headquarters reports German forces tightening in around the Caucasus rail hub of Salsk, 100 miles southeast of Rostov, while Soviet troops pour reinforcements. Heavy fighting rages northwest of Stalingrad near Kletskaya and Tesimlyansk as Germans threaten the Gulf of Taganrog. Red Army tanks rout German infantry in Kletskaya. Soviet forces repulse attacks along the Don. Tavastin reiterates push for a second front and Britain signals openness to an American commander in chief for Allied invasion forces.
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Woman Found Stabbed and Dragged to Cleveland Home
A 72 year old Austin woman was found nude on a kitchen floor after being stabbed on Broadway. She was treated at Santa Rosa hospital for a two inch stab wound to the left shell and cuts on the left forearm and right hand. Police received an anonymous call and investigated the Groveland area this Friday.
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Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Dies in New York
Dowager Grand Duchess Marie Anne of Luxembourg died at Doctors Hospital after a five week illness following an abdominal operation. Her daughters Grand Duchess Charlotte and the Princess of Scharvenberg were at her side. Charlotte, ruler of Luxembourg, and London government links noted. Dowager arrived in October 1940 with Charlotte after a transatlantic voyage.
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U-Boat Toll Mounts Over 400 as Losses Rise
The Associated Press details ongoing U-boat attacks with a tally near 406 losses in recent weeks. A Brazilian freighter sank after four torpedoes off Brazil’s coast, while 17 survivors were rescued from another Brazilian vessel. Reports from Buenos Aires and Bern describe rapid naval activity and continued Allied responses in the Atlantic theater.
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Four Merchant Ships To Be Built Daily by year end
Admiral Howard L. Vickery, chairman of the maritime commission, predicted the nation would produce four merchant ships daily by the first of the year. He noted 66 ships were built in June and expected July output to exceed 70, with naval vessels not included. Vickery visited with John J. Derbys ey, a former commission member now campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor.
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New Mexico
John J. Derypsey
Plane Hits Power Line Kills Two in California
Second Lieut. Myers L. McCrary of Santa Ana, California, and Technical Sergeant Jain B. Coan of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed when their observation plane struck a power line and crashed into Bass Lake, sixty miles northwest of Es in. The bodies were recovered.
U. S. Bombers Hit Axis Harbors in Africa War Zone
Cairo reports U S Air Force bombers targeted Axis harbor facilities across the Middle East war zone and Mediterranean convoys. A large transport near a seven destroyer convoys off southern Greece was attacked. at least one bomber hit the transport and fires sparked near Tobruk dock area. Five Axis planes downed, three over Crete and one over Malta, casualties listed. Dust storms disrupted activity at El Alamein.
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Nelson Aims to Build 5000 Cargo Planes Plan
Washington Aug 7 Donald M Nelson floated a plan to expand cargo aircraft production in wartime targetting 5000 planes. Kaiser urged chrome nickel and engine support while warning whether shipyards and other war output could spare critical materials. Senator Lee pressed for more concrete timetable and Nelson promised follow up.
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Weal Ronst Shipbuilder
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Storms and Air Battles Across War Fronts Claim Lives
Lightning struck Philadelphia causing eight deaths and transport disruptions while U S Army pilots claimed downing nine of thirty nine Japanese Zero fighters over Hengyeng airdrome in another air clash. Reports say Jap forces landed near Wenchow driving inland as fighting widens in coastal Cheklang and Tsingtien areas.
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Joseph W. Stibwell
Doctor Convicted for Altering Fingerprints in New Jersey
Newark story reports Dr Leopold Brandenburg a Union City surgeon was found guilty by a federal jury of altering the fingerprints of a wanted burglar to thwart pursuit. He admitted in 1941 to cutting away skin from the burglar Robert Roscoe James Pitts and binding his hands to create new prints. The defendant faces up to three years in prison and a $5000 fine.
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Leopold W. Brandenburg
Union City
Brandenburg
Robert “Roscoe
James Pitts
North Corolina
Toni Jo Henry Appeal to Court in Louisiana Case
Attorneys for Mrs Anne Bent tee Toni Jo Henry former San Antonio resident filed to ask the Louisiana Supreme Court to review Judge Plkvrel action dismissing a request for a stay against execution. Henry had been convicted of murder in Houston during February and faced death. the appeal notes the court previously refused relief and did not set a method of execution.
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Anne Benttee
Jo’ Henry
San Antonio
Shete Supreme Court
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Plvkrel
Reary
Joseph BP
Houston
Army officers mix up Texas towns in puzzling session
Texas puzzle shows army officers from Northern states confused by local geography. A captain asked the route to Houston and the distance to Fork Sam Houston, learning the fork lies at Sansatanic. Another officer sought Dowly near Gan Bowie but learned Ganip Bowe is not the town. the correct area is near Unti, Wisconsin, close to Brownwood.
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State
Army Paper Okected For Troops in U S
The war department allowed the weekly tabloid to be distributed in the United States instead of only to American personnel abroad. This change expands access for posts and stations domestically, with Augusta noted among affected locations.
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Sag
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Foreign Service
Japs Expand Pacific Positions as Allied Actions Reported
Allied forces report Japanese footholds expanding on Guadalcanal near the Solomon Islands with installations at Kukum attacked by planes. Allied bombers also hit a Japanese cargo ship and a cruiser in the Banda Sea area as Japanese moves near Buna and Gona are noted amid ongoing clashes near Port Moresby.
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Freak Accident Claims Life In Atlantic City
A deadly accident near a bridge barrier in Atlantic City killed Thomas L. McNicholl, 44, of Georgetown, Pa. A two by four smashed through a windshield, striking him between two companions as the group rode in a car. The incident occurred early today, with bystanders reporting the fatal impact.
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Parsons
Thomas L. Mcl Nicholl
Georgetown
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas Coast
Forecast covers San Antonio and East Texas Coast with minor temperature changes. Airport readings indicate high temperatures near 99 degrees and overnight lows around 76 degrees. Winds light with no significant precipitation expected.
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Thuners
Plane Crashes in Park Lot Killing Two Officers
A military training plane crashed in a Newark parking lot killing two officers. The victims are Maj J Z Simangi, assistant post exchange officer at Fort Rolling Field, and Lt Col George R Susktts, meteorologist at Mitchel Field. The aircraft appeared to fail in bad weather during a flight from Washington.
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New York City Blackout Test Declared A Success
The New York blackout drill ran 26 minutes starting with a red alert as sirens sounded. Mayor La Guardia hailed the test as a success while civil defense and emergency responders simulated duties in darkened streets. Ambassadors news from London notes Norway and Russia raising diplomatic reps to ambassador level.
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Britain Bans Food to Eire to Prevent Shortages
London reports Britain forbade travelers to carry any food to Eire to stop drains of supplies amid reports of poor food conditions there. The regulation targets all food items regardless of quantity.
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London
Nazi Tank Expert Killed in Action Report
A German armored warfare expert identified as Maj. Geni Juling von Ber taull is reported killed in action on the Russian front. The brief notice, broadcast as part of wartime updates, notes the loss of the noted tank specialist in July.
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Planes Lost in Long Night Raids Over Duesseldorf Area
Aug 1 9 leaped night raid over Duesseldorf and northern France with 30 bombers and fighters. British and German air forces clashed along the occupied coast with many planes shot down. Allied observers cited heavy enemy losses while RAF and American pilots claimed several German aircraft brought down.
Four Generals to Present Medal in Albuquerque
Four generals arrived at the Albuquerque air base for the presentation of the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously to Mrs. May Gibbs, widow of David R. Gibbs the wartime pilot killed in the Philippines. Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Cousins and Brig. Gen. Italy Davies joined the ceremony, with other senior officers including Maj. Gen. Barney Giles and Brig. Gen. Horton K. Yaurrit noted as participants. Gibbs, previously stationed at Albuquerque, is honored for heroic conduct. Mrs. Gibbs has worked at the air base since her husband went overseas.
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Ralph J. Cousins
West Coast Air Corps
Italy Davies
Midland
Texas
Alr
Barney Giles
Horton K. Yaurit
Fort ‘Worth
Beaverbrook's Son Awarded DSO for Aerial Destruction
London dispatch reports Wing Commander Max Aitken, son of Lord Beaverbrook, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He is credited with destroying 12 German aircraft in combat. The 15th squadron totals its confirmed score. He previously earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1930 and the Czech War Cross two days earlier.
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Max Aitken
Lora Beaverbrook
Medial Aid For Irish Quintuplets From Remote County Sligo
An ambulance carries five surviving quintuplets born at Breaghwy Jonrs Toon farm house to a Dublin hospital for urgent medical care. The four girls and one boy, all weighing 2 pounds 4 ounces to 2 pounds 10 ounces, face fragile health but steady progress. Parents Tom Leyden and wife Mary, long residents of the United States, have other children and a hard farm life. community excitement surrounds this rare birth since the Dionne quintuplets of 1924.
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