Soldier Snuffy Smith Earns Highest Honor in Air War
From England to the skies over Et Nazare a daring U S bomber crew thermally fought a blazing Focke Wulf as Snuffy Smith became the only Medal of Honor recipient to be sprung from KP duty. He tended wounded, battles fires, and saved the Flying Fortress before landing at a British field and receiving the award from Secretary Stimson.
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Italian Banker in London on Vatican Talks
Italian banker Signor Giovanni Fummi arrived in London under diplomatic privilege to discuss Vatican finances with British capitalists. Though labeled enemy, he is permitted free movement provided he avoids military or political topics and limits discussions to Vatican matters. He has no Fascist record.
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Giovanni Fummi
Vatican
Pope Pius Kit
Lemon Water Wake Up Drink Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement touts lemon juice and water as a gentle morning laxative. It claims the citrus drink stimulates bowel action on an empty stomach and provides vitamins C A and P while aiding digestion and overall health.
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Galiforcia Sunkist Dict
Invasion Talk as Allies Track Crucial Moves
Nazi fears of renewed thrusts mix with Allied notes from North Africa. Reports cite preparations for Mediterranean landings in Italy Sardinia Corsica and Crete with possible Southern France or Balkans options. Eisenhower commands forces ready to deploy. Western France invasion timing remains cautiously planned.
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Europe
London
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War Losses Mount as Allied Air Strikes Hit Pacific Convoys
Allied forces report sinking three Japanese ships and four barges near New Britain and Solomons, with substantial downings in multiple raids. Mitchells, Liberators, and other aircraft claim 28 enemy planes destroyed and 15 damaged or probably destroyed. The Wewak convoy likely disembarked troops and cargo before Mitchells intercepted, signaling Japan’s intent to base operations at Wewak. MacArthur HQ notes this as a strategic objective by the Japanese.
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New Guinea
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Dance notices and birth ad blurbs from city papers
A jumble of dance listings and a birth notice requests. Wording cites venues like Hill Top Hall and Wernell's Gaz ville with various bands and dates. A birth announcement directs readers to call Joan Lihn at F-1231 for details.
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Joan Lihn
Allied Invasion Push Near Reggio Calabria Reported
Allied forces advancing north from Sicily toward strong Axis defenses near Reggio Calabria, with Berlin confirming falls at Reggio and Scilla. Montomery urged swift action to finish Italy, while Flying Fortresses struck Brenner Pass routes, destroying bridges rails and disrupting rail yards in northern Italy.
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Italy
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Germany
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Leghorn
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la Spezia
Danes Ordered To Surrender All Weapons
Stockholm dispatch reports Gen. Hermann von Hannecken, Nazi ruler of Denmark, orders Danish citizens to surrender all weapons and communications by September 1 under severe penalties. Curfew tightened, theaters reopened, bomb at Copenhagen hotel kills several German officers, and talks for a new Danish government fail.
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Hermann von Hannecken
Denmark
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Free Danish Press Bureau
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Werner Brot
Stayer of Five Convicted in Utah
Austin Cox Jr. was found guilty of first degree murder for the July 23 killings at two Ogden homes. The jury did not recommend clemency, making a death sentence mandatory under Utah law. The trial focused on the slaying of District Judge Lawr V Trueman as Cox’s wife had been awarded a divorce in February. Sheriff John R. Watson reported prior abuse claims by Mrs. Cox.
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Austin Ox Jr
Ogden
Utah
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Lawr
Economy Smokes to Cost More
Washington on September 4 7 the office of price administration said economy brands of cigarettes will rise from 1 to 2 cents per pack after today while standard brands face no price boost. OPA noted manufacturers gain higher profits on volume but economy lines may incur a net loss for 1943.
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Washington
OPA
Chinese repulse Jap landing attempt on Santuao Island
Japanese troops tried to land Sunday on Santuao island, 45 miles north of Foochow in Fukien province. Chinese shore batteries repulsed the assault after a naval barrage by Japanese warships at relatively close range, according to Chinese dispatches released today.
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Umungelng
Nazi General Kills Self on Red Front
Moscow radio reports Soviet forces near Kharkov found the body of German Lieutenant General Schmidt, commander of the 11th Tank Division, who died by suicide amid near defeat at Kharkov.
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London
Moscow
Ekharkov
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Rain Forecast for East and West Texas Impacts Areas
Weather predictions show more rain for East Texas Saturday with sporadic showers continuing across parts of the state. West Texas is not promised rain as showers occurred Friday near San Angelo Abilene Coleman Electra. Laredo recorded 2.04 inches ending drought fears. San Saba area saw 2.7 inches.
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Tipe
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San Saba
Nine Airmen Die In Bomber Crash
Nine airmen died in a bomber crash near Taos New Mexico. Wreckage of the heavy aircraft was found on Wednesday after a Tuesday crash, with the incident reported by UPI.
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UPI
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