Collapse of Nazi Stand in Holland Near Maas Bridges
Allied forces push toward Maas river bridges as German defenses crumble across southwestern Holland. British Canadian and American troops advance from Breda to Tilburg and near Roosendaal while Antwerp port is sealed from the Schelde to Tilburg, cutting off key German positions and threatening retreat across remaining bridges.
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London
Holland
Maas
Meuce
Bevgeau
Zaam
Roosendaal
Breda
Tilburg
Hertozenboscly
Marshal von Madal
Morrdijk
Geertruddenherp
Antwerpbarrier
Antwerp
Viissingen
Walcheren
Schelde
Willian F. Boni
Une Maas
America
Veiss
Meijel
Weert
Japs Rain B-29 Base Assault in China
Japanese air raid on a Western China B 29 base Friday night damaged several aircraft and forced U S dispatches from Chita. Eight waves of Nipponese planes struck three Fortresses. three B 29s were reportedly damaged while forces claim to have repaired the damage. Tokyo boasted 42 Superfortresses destroyed and 15 others left inoperative at Chengtu. Chinese communique says the attack extends toward Kwilint and Choelty.
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Arnochtton Atrona Jap
Fortress
U. S
Fom
Chita
China
Tokyo
Chengtu
iRwangsi
Kweilint
Choelty
Soviet Honors 1st Mother Heroines Awarded in Moscow
In Moscow on October 16 the Soviet confered the first titles of Mother Heroine to 14 mothers who have 10 or more children. Leading the group was Anna Alexakhin, eight of whose 19 children serve in the Red Army.
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Moscow
Ann Amexakhing
Red Army
Allies Land On Pscopi In Greece Campaign Night Action
Allied forces landed from the British fleet near Plecapi in the Sporades. The operation aimed at Crete Rhodes and nearby Aegean islands. German forces are reported to have few aircraft and limited evacuation options as air superiority reduces their mobility.
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Tos
Sporades
Asia Minor
Crete
Rhodes
Betausa
Altec
FDR Campaign Stop in Chicago Sets Major Address
President Roosevelt headed to Chicago for a two day campaign swing with a Saturday night address at Soldier Field. He warned Republicans against blocking a world peace organization and urged readiness to deter war. Governor Dewey delivered a Syracuse policy speech criticizing price supports and farm policy, urging continued farm product supports amid postwar concerns.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Ivuth J
Philadelphia
GO. B
Congress
Shiba Park
Soldier Field
NBC
Blue
Helsey
Tam
Dewey
Syracuse
N.Y
America
Child Injured Crossing Highway In Corpus Christi
Eight year old Elvira Valdez was struck by a car driven by Marci L Goodwin in Corpus Christi when she ran into traffic while crossing Route percent. Goodwin transported the child to a doctor and filed a report with the shore city authorities.
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Elvira Valdez
Atro
Corpus Christ
Marci L. Goodwin
Memphis
Goebbels Stops Talk as Raids Begin in Berlin
London dispatch reports two air raids hit Berlin after Nazi propaganda minister Goebbels announced a militant stance. Mosquito bombers struck soon after his radio address, with a second wave hitting the capital as the sixth nightly attack of the month continued. The Nazi leadership vowed to fight to the end while western Allied bombers targeted other German objectives. Weather hampered operations, with British air forces continuing a strategy to starve Germany by severing supply lines.
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London
Berlin
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Streiger
Naal
Goebbels
Amman
Opera- Hon
Beelin
Naal Propaganda and Home Upfense
Germany
Finland
Britain
Italy
Reds Open Latvia Drive as Nazis Warn of Russia Offensive
German military commentator Ernst von Hammer said Soviet forces opened a bold offensive in southern Latvia after heavy artillery and air raids. Berlin broadcasts described a new Nazi home guard in East Prussia and warned German counterattacks face limited tasks as reserves in Prussia remain strong. Romanian and Yugoslav reports noted Soviet advances in Slovakia Ruthenia and enemy fortifications in the Baltic region, with progress near Insterburg and Novi Sad amid heavy fighting.
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Oeernere Snare
Ernst von Hammer
Sald
Rustiatts
Latvia
Rikssiang
Western
Litvia
Baltic
Martin Hallensieben
DNB
Bern
East Prussia
Hungary
Russia
Prussia
Berlin
Slovakia
Starina
Ruthenia
Ungvar
Ruthe- Min
Red Army
Evenrode
Insterburg
Mastow
Novi Sed
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Forecast for San Antonio Promises Mild Weekend Victory
The outlook for San Antonio shows a fair Saturday afternoon followed by a partly cloudy Sunday. Temperatures hover around the mid range with no extreme heat expected. Weather officials urge precautions for outdoor activities and note light winds shaping the weekend.
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San Antonis
Mighty Allied Drive Clears Leyte Sea Route
American forces smashed through Jap lines in the Philippines campaign with a four hour battle off Buriguy and Leyte, sinking or crippling numerous ships. General MacArthur announced heavy Allied gains including Samar and Leyte captures, while casualty rolls rose with dozens killed and hundreds wounded as Japanese resistance collapsed along coastal pockets.
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Peay Harbor
Disa
Philippine
China
Sulu
Princeton
Ald Sobdin
America
Jappn
Lens
Forrest P. Stevin
Adina Shermat
Tonoltha
Tias
Philippines
Camte Fuller
Buriguy
Strikts
Leyte
Min Dess Oldenorf Ervetynd Oa
Sien Forer Ag
Macarthur
Pegden Bank
Spencer Davis
Admiral Oklendorf
Bort
Japan
Samar
Manila
Nippon
Bataan
Luzon
Cabalogan
Prankiy
Santa Fe
Pastrana
Divi
Niles
Dagiunl
Baruga Alea
Seve
Dulag
Abieyog
Samay Island
Hatugo
Salar Sea
Pinel Pina Leads to Court Martial of Three Prisoners of War
Maj. George Panis public relations officer at Fort Dix said three unauthorized trips from the fort to West Bangor Pennsylvania were traced to Italian service unit members. Bethlehem Globe-Times editor reports that three prisoners of war visited the town and investigations began, leading to their arrest yesterday.
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Pinal Pea
Olly
Jed Ladny
Nox
George Pani
Bangor
Bethlehema
Freed Ritter
Etty
Bethlehem Glohn-Thines
Lis
Sin Army
Uneir
Crossing the T in Surigao Straits Naval Tactics Recounted
A historical note recalls the naval tactic of crossing the T used by British and Japanese fleets, parallels to Jellicoe in Jutland, and how Admiral Togo and allied forces executed a narrow water battle maneuver at Surigao. It discusses speed, maneuverability, and the belief by some that Japan originated the tactic.
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Surigao Straits
Dapan
Togo
Tsushitsa
Adin
Dessa Oldendorf
Witich
Amanda
Leyte
Philippines
Tokyo
BR Flert
Jan
Mikaco
Jellicoe
Tavice
Juvand
Togoso
Teusnima
Nave
Surigao
Tashi
Eastern Front Battles Amid Floods Slow Allied Push
Weather and floods cripple Italian front operations as German forces press along the Adriatic line east of Bologna. The British Eighth Army advances near Ferrara while American Fifth Army ferries supply due to rising waters. In the Netherlands a vast German torture camp is being repurposed for shelter by Allied authorities.
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RCMP
Bologna
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Ranco River
Farll
Naat
Vught
Netherlands
Abd Elvil al
Yueh
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