Evacuation of Stalingrad Plants Reported
STOCKHOLM August 25 dispatch from Ankara says Russians began dismantling and evacuating heavy machinery from factories in Stalingrad to spots behind the Ural Mountains. Moscow reports German tanks and dive bombers near Don and Stalingrad as red trenches hold with rocket and tracer fire. Paratroopers landed behind Soviet lines as Germans press toward Stalingrad and Caucasus positions.
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Allied Drive To Aid Reds Stirs British War Mood
Prime Minister Churchill met with war cabinet members to discuss Stalin talks and visits to Egypt Iran and Iraq. Disclosures noted a separate Iraq Iran command and appointment of Gen Alexander to replace Auchinleck as Middle East commander. UK press suggested imminent Allied action to ease the Soviet burden amid Moscow talks with Stalin and Roosevelt officials.
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Marines Form New Solomons Bases
London reports Marines holding the Southern Solomon Islands are establishing new bases for upcoming operations. Dispatch from Auckland notes American troops pursuing retreating Japanese forces, with potential counterattacks by Japanese fighters possible along Allied sea lanes.
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Even Jackrabbits Take Emergency Rations in Desert Training
United States Army desert maneuvers at Blistered Acres train 25 million acres of arid terrain into an immense proving ground. Maj. Gen. Alvan Billen Jr. notes the harsh heat and rugged sands condition armored units for overseas action. Brig. Gen. Leroy Watkin emphasizes offensive preparation and the armored division as the vanguard for rapid, night capable assault operations.
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Married Men Being Inducted Here In Bexar County
Draft board officials admit married men with no children are being inducted in Bexar County due to dwindling I A registrants. The measure also calls single men in Class 3 A with dependents to be drafted, as supply tightens.
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Marriet
Trailer Truck Topples in Underpass on Austin Road
A trailer truck swayed into an underpass on the Austin highway near Frattaga place Tuesday at 8:90 to Tl am, halting hundreds of cars. J O Rounds of Dallas drove the vehicle, deputy sheriffs report. One trailer blocked the passage. wreckers slowed traffic for two and a half hours. U T prof to Oxford: Dr Walter Prescott Webb, Texas Rangers author, accepts visiting professorship at Oxford University.
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Marines Reveal Raider Units Battling Japs in Pacific
Washington reports heavily armed marines operate raider battalions in the Solomon Islands. They carried out the August 17 attack on Makin Island in the Gilbert group. Maj. James Roosevelt, son of the president, led the Makin operation that damaged installations and killed defenders.
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British Fighters Active in Desert Front
Cairo reports British fighters and fighter bombers active over the North African battle area. Air operations continue with ground actions light, marked mainly by artillery exchanges and patrol clashes as headquarters release communique information.
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Allies Near Base Menacing Tokyo
Chungking reports that Lishu, a key base from which Japan might be bombed, is under direct attack by Chinese forces who have driven the Japs inside the city in Chekiang province. Recapture of Linchwen and advances toward Nanchang and Chuhglen are noted as Japanese troop withdrawals shift to east China stations. The Chinese press urges a united offensive to thwart any Japanese move toward India or Yunnan, while informed circles anticipate a major revision of Japanese plans.
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Father of 12 in Navy Credits Wife for Sacrifice
Tam Folu Joseph Toner, 42, father of 12, joined the Navy and publicly credited his wife Dorothy for sacrifice and patriotism. A maintenance man at Pawer company noted she will bear the real burden. As a chief petty officer he loses dependency allowances and will draw a monthly pay of 428 dollars plus 37.50 rental allowance.
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First Check Issued for Servicemen Dependents Aid
Washington Aug 25 A check for 164 representing the first payment under the servicemen allotment and allowance was on its way to Mrs Ruby Williams Whitfield of Picayune Miss The total checks 17435 80 covered 25 states with 10053 45 contributed by the government and the rest deducted from the men's pay Mrs Whitfield wife of Fred Ward Whitfield first class received the largest single amount for the July period The Whitfields have four children.
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Ruby Wlams
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Sea Air Battle Rages at Guadalcanal Near Isles
The Navy reports a large sea and air clash in the southeastern Solomon Islands beginning August 28 as American carrier planes strike Japanese ships including a battleship and cruiser. A carrier-based air attack and the U S counterattack damaged several enemy ships while American losses remained minor. The navy notes continued action and possible Japanese carrier damage as the battle extends.
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Solomon Islands
Gundalcann
Navy
Navy Commmunique
Prograss
Salomon Ishinis
Army
Yase al Twegi
Tuwlag Harbor
Guadalcana
Guadalcanal
United States
Vansport
U S May Settle Water Controversy
U S May Settle Water Controversy as Congressman Kilday urges immediate action from city officials and water board. He plans talks with Dr W A King and other health officers before returning to Washington to press for a water supply set at a 100 per cent price condition. The dispute centers on water safety with Dr Charles G Cornish and others questioning contamination and recommending boiling. South side supply already chlorinated under army orders.
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Bau Antaro
Paul Kllday
Walls of Life
Hin
King
Washington
W. A. King
San Antonio
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South Side
Guerillas Destroy Railway Station Near Zagreb
Guerrillas fighting west and southwest of Zagreb reportedly destroyed a railway station five miles from the city. The London Evening Star said Albanians are moving toward enemy mines to join Drahe Mihailovitch’s guerrilla force against the Italians.
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Usesiav
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area Tuesday Outlook
Forecasts indicate a litty temperature rise Tuesday after noon and night with scattered thundershowers in the vicinity. Fort Foxas reports warmer Tuesday afternoon through night, temperatures climbing in the south portion, while the north central region experiences scattered showers Tuesday afternoon per Weather Bureau data on page 2.
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