Fighting Fierce in Three Areas
London reports a Czech Slovak army unit has entered combat in Slovakia and Moravia. The force, aided by guerrillas, claims the town of Gaiden captured and heavy fighting in Zilina Povazska Wystrina and Trenina regions. Zilina is a key rail hub near the White Carpathians and Bratislava.
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London
Gaiden
Slovakia
Moravia
Zilina
Povazska
Wystrina
Trenela
Tadeo
Dablonica Pass
Blovak
Bratis-lnve
Berlin
Krakow
Villna
Povatski Hystrics
Ziline
Bratislava
Treneln
Zina
Vlara
White Carpathians
Hull Sourns Nazi Desire for Easy Peace
Secretary of State Hull said Germany clearly desires a negotiated peace but insists on unconditional surrender remains the fixed goal. He noted a German staff spokesman Kurt Ditmar signaled hope of victory is past and urged continuing fighting for the best possible terms.
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Hull
Washington
Germany
Nnn
Kurt Ditmar
Capture of Isle By U S Cruiser Told
Navy Secretary Forrestal reports the surrender of Parque Island off southern France after days of bombardment by U S naval forces. The island was described as stubbornly defended before the enemy flag was lowered aboard the Omaha.
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Waomuuron
Parquerelles
Omaha
France
Navy
Forrestal
Erance
Barrisan
Rumor of Whitney Capture Checked
UPI reports Aug 30 that Gol. Sohin Ang Jock Whitney’s family seeks to halt a rumor claiming his capture by the Gay men somewhere in Frower. Whitney, linked to prominent families, is the husband of the former Horsy Custing, once James Roosevelt’s wife. Gloria Seed, 20, was treated for bruises after a car collision on East Colt Melee and Hoeteen stints note the incident.
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New Yen
UPI
Gol
Sohin Ang
Jock Whitney
Caday
Mans
Frower
Colonel Whitney
Ani & Hotss Racing
Horsy Custing
James Roosevelt
Gloria Seed
North Otter
Rober
B_ Green
East Colt
Ulster
Gonrites
Nazi Free Black Sea Strongholds Amid Balkan Push
Soviet forces pressed the Balkans as German positions collapsed along the Black Sea front. Constanta and Bucharest areas faced rapid advances with Red Army groups moving toward Wallachia and Transylvania while Bulgaria warned to remain neutral. Large German withdrawals from Greece continued, aided by renewed Soviet offensives, even as pockets of resistance held along the Romanian front.
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Black Sea
Moscow
Russia
Bulgaria
Gairisdns
Constanta
Ro-snouli
Bucharest
Wallachia
Plovst
Hungary
Slovakia
Central Europe
Malinovsky
Polbukhin
Halck
Seeman
Balkans
Greece
Macedonia
Nis
Balkan
Transylvania
Romania
Red
Poestdorf
Stalin ‘Tredites
Germany
Volbukhin
Admiral Oktyabrysky
Constants Hng
Ploeatl
Children Kidnapped Amid Nazi Revenge Outrage
London dispatch reports German troops withdrawing from Bulgarian villages kidnapping hundreds of children. The action, described by the Germans as “A Just Punishment for Bulgaria’s Treachery,” prompts international condemnation and raises fears of reprisals as the conflict widens.
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London
Reuter
Rainy August Forecast and Flooding Report
The weather bureau predicts more rain and cooler air with heavier showers overnight. Floodwaters close State Highway 18 between Pea Ridge and Kerrville, water remains in two places near Crystal City and Caryville Springs, and flood crests affect several routes and towns.
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Cotta
Weather Bureau
Main
Jurboe
Menville
Peeil-evicksburg
Kerrville
State Bizney Department
Ey Fexsanny
Henry Crystal City
Carylye Springs
LaPryor
Eagle Pass
Local Weather Summary for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Cloudy with showers likely Wednesday afternoon across San Antonio and Meinizy with thundershowers. Cooler by Wednesday and Thursday, highs around 86 degrees. Fragments also note considerable cloudiness and shower chances in Bash Texas and Monscooley areas, with partial clearing later Wednesday.
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San Antonio
Meinizy
Texas
Rio Grande Flood Warnings As Crest Near Rio Grande City
Disaster officials warned residents of the Rio Grande Valley farming area of rising flood danger as the crest on the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City looms. Water levels reached 21 feet at 7 am Tuesday with rain totals up to 14 inches in parts, submerging highways and noting water on routes between Crystal City, Eagle Pass, and Catarina.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grane Valley
Aow
Lake Mood
Lytel
San Benito
Fernational Boundary Commission
Rio Grande City
Cutshran Lake
Matamoros
Nevin
Urongavitle
Boca Chicavench
Edwards Plateau
Nueces
Caria Springs
Eagle Page
Lxo Doiuts
Crystal City
Garizzo Bositgs
Catarina
Allies Launch New Italy Offensive
Allied forces press an offensive in Italy with British and Polish units driving back German positions along the Gothic line toward the Po Valley. heavy fighting reports indicate advances from the Adriatic coast near Pesaro toward Urbino and Rimini, with naval gunfire supporting crossings and air units bombarding targets along the Arno and adjacent fronts.
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Smustlig
Adriatic
Gothic Line
Eighth Army
Cassino
Trant
Poria
Ardila
Pesaro
Pano
Bradley and Montgomery status changes in Allied command
Reports from General Eisenhower's headquarters describe a reorganization placing General Bradley as deputy to Eisenhower and elevating Montgomery's and others roles within the Allied command. British critics called it a demotion for Montgomery, but American officials say the shift was planned to align with the evolving invasion strategy as Allied forces expand after the breakout from Normandy.
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Weorauuin
Aik
France
Bradley
Mont
Misenhower
Britain
Bewney
Montgomery
Ates
Eisenhower
Wendetarters
Ston Ay Fesenhower
St. Lo
Xnand
Pls
Eixenhower
London Mirror
Navy Builds 65 000 Craft in 5 Years
Navy Secretary Forrestal reported that the United States built 65 000 vessels of all types over the past five years. The armada totals about 1 100 000 tons of naval ships, with roughly 36 percent combatant vessels and the rest merchant and auxiliary ships.
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Navy
Washington
Aig
Porsestel
United States
Jas Walib
Woeship
Foreostal
Lone Ranger Die in Pacific Action
Sgt. Jae Powell, 35, U S Marine Corps, killed in action while fighting in the Pacific theater. Powell served since 1942, saw combat at Tama and Saipan. Mrs. Powell confirmed his death to Marines. location of death not disclosed.
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Gain
Jae Powell
United States Marine Corps
Narma Powell
Pacific
Powel
Tama
Saipan
Trowell Salasin
Paris FFI Forms Infantry Battalion
Paris radio reports the French Forces of the Interior are forming an infantry battalion in Paris and will be incorporated rapidly. Gen. Jacques Leclerc’s Tebquine army and other military formations are being recruited from the Provence and Brittany according to the broadcast.
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Mannon
Aug
Prénon Porces of the Interior
Paris
Bely
Jacques Leclerc
Teguine
TTI
Proverica
Brittany
Thie
Americans Push Germans From Rhone Valley Front
Allied forces in the Rhone valley near Montelimar and along the Drome river drive German lines from southern France toward the Rhone and Paris area. American troops seize vehicles and batteries, advance toward Lyons and Reims while German retreat broadens to Rennes and Le Havre, as Allied wings press north and west.
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Rome
Amerinan Bevenut
Rhone
France
Drome
Montelmir
Dentin Trontier
Brlancon
Hautes-Alps
Nice
Italy
Rhone Valley
Enid
Germany
Marseile
St Montelmmy
Stae=saille. Use Americans captured Marion, Oita Richter
Thas Fae
Russia
Elen
Wack
Rudifus
Tonto
Reims
la Laon
Seine
Pas de Calais
Paria
Gero High Commane
Rouen
U.S. Third Army
Paris
Aisne
Soissons
Port-Arey
Attuck
Lenn
Soissuss
Sedan
Unis
Generet
Pattun
Aimag
Montagu
Laon
Nesqquartes
Roves
Berlin
Oty Bele
Normandy
Longchamps
Mataneville
LE Havre
le Mayer
Selve
Caudebec
Brotomie
Gercely
Gereral Montgomery
Texans in On Tulsa Hotel Purchase
A sale of the Adams hotel in Tulsa for 250000 was announced today by F W Gleeson of New Orleans representing the appealing company. Purchasers included R W Hadn of Caps Curis.
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Tulsa
Adams Hottel
Mulsa
Texas
Arlenyyan
F. W. Gleeson
New Orleans
Apealing Company
Caps Curis
First in Pacific Thunderbolt Pilots in Ground Battle
In the Marianas campaign the Seventh Army fighter pilots supported troops with bombing strafing and rockets. Four airmen recounted infiltrating a Weir camp near an isolated airfield seven days after the initial assault. Thunderbolts appeared for the first time in combat, delivering rockets and 500-pound bombs, yielding significant targets and material effects.
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Pacific
Thunderbolt
Serventil
Paciific
Auy
Battle of the
Marianas
Seventh Army
Satan
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Henry Maruland Wilson
Lone Ranger
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Weiss
Te Rhone
Mantellani Rad Solence
Lorig
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Ber- Tin
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Weir Camp
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