Allied Drive Reaches Grenoble In Southern France
American Seventh Army spearheads into Grenoble after a rapid thrust through Germany’s defenses. The surprise advance places forces within striking distance of the Rhone corridor, with French Interior troops aiding and Napoleonic route echoed in the march toward Grenoble. Paris-Lyon-Marseille axis holds key passes as actions widen along the French Alps front.
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Relief Expected for Cigarette Smokers in Texas
DALLAS Aug. 21 INB Some relief may come for cigarette smokers in Texas as higher August tobacco crop estimates allow about 26 million more pounds of cured tobacco for domestic use than previously allocated. Ld Cappleman regional district director of the War Food Administration said the increase would ease shortages for manufactur ers.
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Cappleman
War Food Administration
Weather Outlook Mixed with Drought Relief Hope
Weatherman J Henry Jarboc forecasts cloudy skies with light showers and scarce moisture. A tropical disturbance near Jamaica moves toward the Gulf, with a second hurricane likely to bring heavy rain to Tampico and the Mexican coast, possibly easing seven week drought if it shifts north. Rain amounts remain light in many areas, with farmers needing more substantial rainfall by September 15 to salvage crops.
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Allied landing near Bordeaux reported amid counterclaims
A reported Allied landing near Bordeaux on France’s southwest coast circulated from Hendaye sources and Madrid dispatches. Officials and Supreme Headquarters offered no confirmation while Berlin radio gave no comment. French troops and American forces were said to have advanced from the Loire, with naval bombardment signaling the operation.
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Tea Supply Up in United States at Midyear
The tea supply in the United States at midyear totaled about 25,252,000 pounds, more than twice the on hand a year ago, announced Benjamin Wood, managing director of the bureau, today.
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Heroic Texan saves crew after bomber disaster
Aug. 23 report from LAND details Lt. Hodges of Sweetwater Texas and crew of a Flying Fortress who, after Hodges lost his left foot to flak, guided the crippled bomber to safety over Hamburg raid area. Co-pilot Gaylord Corks aided, navigator Raymond Alexander helped rescue, and Sgt William Twibot fought fire as planes endured freezing conditions and flak.
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Alm
Corliss
Alexander
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Corlis
Ataylog
FDR and Churchill to Lead Paris Victory Parade
London reports plots for President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to attend a Paris parade under the Arc de Triomphe as Allied forces enter Paris. Gaulle likely to have honor, with German destruction campaign slated first. Conference on oil near term discussed between Churchill and Italian leadership.
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London Daily Herald
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Daily Mall
Stimson Urges Universal Military Training
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson urged universal military training as essential for national defense in a letter praising a citizens committee for universal service. The appeal frames training as the Congress and people prepare the future defense of the nation.
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Citizens’ Committee For Universal Service
Unclear Weather Forecast South Texas Isolated Storm Risk
Fragmented weather note describes cloudy Wednesday afternoon through Thursday with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon. Mentions fresh winds along the coast and a high near 100 degrees in East Texas with diminishing activity Thursday.
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East Texas
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Red drive advances across Romania and Balkans
Soviet forces push 150 miles from the front beyond last lines toward Bucharest and Ploesti, with 25,01 Germans killed and 12,665 captured or imprisoned. Danube mouth near 51 miles, Bessarabia pocket at Chisinau. Warsaw operations threaten German positions as Bucharest panics amid talks of peace.
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Russians Reach Riga Baltic Seafront in World War II Dispatch
The Berlin radio reported Russian forces reached the Riga area as Red Army groups advance through Estonia Latvia and Lithuania. German reports claim a Baltic corridor existed then was restored with a large number of divisions as Red columns push toward Jelgava and Riga beaches.
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Tito's Forces Take Nazi Stronghold Le Ant Named Stronghold Capture
Tito's Yugoslav Partisans announced capture of the heavily fortified Lemont stronghold 95 miles south of Nis on the Belgrade Sofia rail line. The garrison was trapped and wiped out with heavy losses and 100 truckloads of war materials were seized.
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Tito
Corman
Leant
Nis
Belayade
U S Bomber Kills 50 in Lancashire Village Crash
A Liberator bomber crashed into Freckleton in Lancashire killing about 50 people, including 34 children at a church school. Several adults died, including American servicemen. the village classed as evacuated London residents. Buildings burned as villagers fled the wreckage.
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U.S
Sean Banker
Lancashire
Freckleton
London
Hitler
Salaries of Stars Made Public
Philadelphia report shows Paramount Pictures paid Fred MacMurray 422168.66 in 1942 while Bing Crosby earned 311,111 and George Deull Sulyay produced 169,046 in the same period according to the company annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Aig, Inc
Paramount Pictures, Inc
Fred MacMurray
Bing
Crosby
George G. de U Sulvay
Wea
Germans Squeezed in New Trap Near Paris Front
Allied forces pressed a tightening encirclement along the Seine as German forces retreated toward the capital. Patton’s Third Army pushed toward Fontainebleau while bridgeheads held over the upper Seine and Canadians, Britons, and Americans advanced in pursuit. Allied lines reported major German losses with thousands captured and Paris supposedly within reach.
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Sein
Paris
Sens
Patton
Fontainebleau
Upper Seine
Actress Suffers Facial Injuries In Canyon Accident
Ann Gills a 17 year old actress who appeared in In Society was injured in a car crash in Benerolet canyon while driving with David Holt a former child star. The incident may leave permanent facial scars according to reports from Bull y.
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Ann Gills
David Holt
Chile
Benerolet Canyon
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