Stalin Line Fronts Blunted By Soviet Pushes
Reports say German statements claim progress while Soviet communique notes no material change in front positions. Red Army details assault on Stalin Line with river crossings disrupted, pontoon bridges destroyed, and German units trapped. Pravda cites 160 Germans killed in a Berezina raid and raids on airfields.
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Pravda
Berezina
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Runvacian Air Center
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Bombing Raids Against Wilhelmshaven And German Railways
British air force units returned to the channel front and struck the German naval base of Wilhelmshaven. The blitz targeted railway and canal lines in the St Giller area while heavy bombers operated amid a thunderstorm. Five German fighters were destroyed, two British fighters missing, and a mine sweeper off the French coast was set afire by a Hudson bomber. Overnight raids on Germany and Nazi-occupied territory continued, with some casualties reported on the Scottish coast and minimal night losses claimed by the British.
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DNB
London
Britain
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Uightsschulé
Wilhelmshaven
St. Giller
France
Germany
Ministries of Air
Russia
Scottish
British destroy German U boats praise by Admiralty
London reports First Lord of the Admiralty Alexander praised recent Royal Navy actions against German submarines. He told a rally that naval staff have been encouraged by experience, noting a particularly successful run against U boats in recent weeks. He warned against revealing locations or numbers sunk, but affirmed progress and sober satisfaction. He cited German shipping damage in Libya and other fronts and the impact of RAF bomber commands.
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Admiralty A
Alexa Wurler Tolly
Brita
Flota Aginst Geromy
Alexander
Alesander
Britain
Lake
Aulmarine
Navy
B.A. Fon
Libya
Anastak
ROA
Three Houses Swept Away by Flood Near Republic
REPUBLIC Wash July 12 40 Families and property holders north of Republic cleaned up after a flood swept away five houses and forced dozens to seek safety in their nightclothes. The flood roared through a gulch after a mine explosion near Knob Hill five miles north, destroying chicken coops and garages and sending debris into the Sat Poll river. Animals were moved to higher ground as polluted water affected livestock and fish along the river, while mud coated the highway south of town delaying traffic for hours.
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Wash
Republis
Knob Hill
Ls Debrig
Sat Poll
Naples Bomb Raids Hit City and Targets in Counterattack
Cairo reports Naples bomb raids from July 13 to 17 causing fires across stations warehouses fuel depots ships and a factory. The second Naples raid struck sites along the waterfront and shipping facilities as Allied forces responded.
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Cairo
R.A. F
Nales
Middle East
Withdrawal of British troops from Iceland urged by Senator Bone
Washington July 12 1944 Senator Bone of the naval affairs committee urged immediate withdrawal of British troops from Iceland to forestall a potential Nazi attack that could threaten American marines and sailors. He warned a joint occupation may confuse issues and said the British should depart to reduce risk to U S forces. Reports from a closed naval affairs session noted Knox and Admiral Stack denied navy combat with German units or escort duties for British merchants in the Atlantic.
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Naval Affairs Committee
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Harald R. Stack
Wig
Nye Talg Knox
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Senateor Pepper
Secretary of Navy
Franke Knox
Harold &. Stark
Nox
Chief of
Naval Operations
Lefors Kenatn Naval Affairs
Weekend Weather Forecast for Laeir Uniment Area
Readable fragments describe a weekend forecast with partly cloudy skies and sun. Winds shift from northerly to southerly overnight. Saturday highs near 92, Sunday morning around 71 with afternoon near 92. Weather notes reference Laeir Uniment and local weekend picnic planning.
Bluejay Attack on Wyonn Street Sparks City Response
In Brooklyn yesterday a jay attacked bystanders on Wyonn Street prompted police and an animal cruelty group to intervene. A child and several residents were scratched or cut as bystanders attempted to aid the bird, while Anthony Guaranet residents reported owning 19 pigeons, 10 rabbits, and a pheasant and defended his actions. The bird was captured by the animal society and taken for care until it regains strength.
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Wyonn Street
Uned
Pollen
Harry Noehlison
Che Pinther
Meyer Miller
Hkewise
Anthony Guaranet
Weaner Kaye
Society For the Prevention
Society
Gunvanesel
Mother Joy
Wheat Burned In Protest To AAA
Jackson Mid Itly farmer Marion Hatt, aged 55, set fire to his wheat field in a protest against government control of crops. An USDA official, Hubert Hernstein, declined to issue a marketing permit after Hatt exceeded the AAA quota, prompting threats of storage penalties and a demand to disregard the government rules.
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AAA
Jackson
Mid
Dnckion County
Marion Hatt
Heann
Hubert Hernstein
United States
Aoii Ean
Watt
Danish Vessel Takeover In U S Ports Aids War Effort
The maritime commission announced it had taken over 16 Danish cargo ships in U S ports, increasing total Danish ships seized to 31 under the ship requisition act. One Italian vessel and 15 Italian and one German ship were also forfeited under the espionage act. The actions release over 85,000 deadweight tons for defense needs, with two ships at New York slated for transfer to the army and further allocations to be announced.
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Maritime Commission
United ‘States
Commission
Roosevelt
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Cotmssion
Atlantic
New York
Skilfen
Army
Inter
Sid
Slav Chief Backs Russia, Britain in World War Row
Dusan Gimovic prime minister in exile says his government agrees with Britain’s stance against Germany and will observe the same attitude. Britain and Russia are described as associates, yet not allies, in the war against Germany.
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London
Dusan Gimovic
Germany
Russia
Britain
Dutch Sub Sinks 8000-Ton Tanker in Mediterranean
London reports a Dutch submarine serving with British naval forces in the Mediterranean sank an 8000-ton tanker. The Dutch government in exile confirms the attack details as of today.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Nothsrlands Governmenteih
Jap Minister Ill Sees Red Envoy
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese minister Yosuke Matsiake met with Russian envoy Constantin Smetquhe amid tense talks. The exchange focused on ongoing regional disputes and potential further sanctions to pressure both sides toward negotiation.
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Asithoig Yorelan
Yosuke Matsiake
Aleknihed
Awaisiodor
Constantin Smetquhe
Win
Kiwanians Favor J P Redistricting
The San Antonio Kiwanis Club adopts a resolution backing redistricting of justice and constable precincts. It argues rural rustlers abuse power and poor roads hinder access to the county seat, urging the court to adopt the plan at the earliest date and modernize highways and transportation facilities.
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San Antonio Kiwanis Club
Nedistelelia of Justice
Howard Davis
J. von Hort
Nazis Claim Sub Freighter Sunk In British Waters
Berlin reports the submarines Bellis sunk by a German attack yesterday and a 20 ton freighter destroyed in British coastal waters southwest of Plymouth. Four bomb hits and an explosion followed, with the vessel disappearing. Luftwaffe raids also reported on Port Said and a Libyan target.
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Bellis
Germany
Gero High Command
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Plymouth
DNB
Norel
Train Derailment Injures Twenty-Two in Port Wayne
Twenty-two people were injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train on the New York to Chicago Rainbow derailed twenty miles east of Fort Wayne. Ten injured were passengers. Right-of-way was torn up for 1500 feet as officials investigated the crash.
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Wid
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fort Wryne
New York
Chicago
Brauunen
Youth Killed in Bee County Crash
Earl Glenn Vaughn Jr about 20 died early morning near Taleta in northern Bee County when his auto crashed after losing control. Two companions Miss Ross Forbes of Skidmore and Alfred McCarley of Orange Grove suffered injuries. Deputy Sheriff Herbert Wackendart stated the engine failed and the car smashed into pole.
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Bmeville
Earl Glenn Vaughn, Jr
Taleta
Bee County
Miss Ross
Forbes
Skidmore
Alfred Mcarley
Orange Grove
Herbert Wackendart
Eng
Contol
Polsemnenina U Ate
Allies Talk Term With Gen Dentz In Cairo
July 12 Allied forces under orders to suspend operations in Syria after Gen Henri Dentz agreed to discuss terms with the British. Beirut and London reports say a Vichy delegation met British authorities to negotiate an armistice, with talks focusing on military rather than political terms. Dentz is authorized to decide on cease-fire arrangements as the path toward possible armistice unfolds.
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Syria
I-Clef
Henri Denty
le Hritish
London
Jerneglen
Vichy Dilypntion
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Lebanon
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Serin
Henri Dentz
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Dentz
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Dents
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Belgut
Detax
Denis
France
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Staré Aimiss
Weather Forecast San Amcorna and East Texas
Partly cloudy to pale conditions on Saturday night and Sunday with light to moderate north easterly winds shifting to southerly. Temperatures around 92 Saturday, 92 Sunday high, low around 74 Saturday night, 88 Sunday night. East Texas near one hundred meridian expects local thunder showers in western portions and near coastal areas with fresh southeast to south winds.
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Tlhe
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