Reds Drive to Tallinn Front as Germans Retreat
Soviet forces under Govorov push from Narva toward Tallinn after clearing Rahtka and reaching near the Estonian capital. A second thrust from Tartu drives toward Tallinn, with 109 towns reported taken and German defenses collapsing along routes to the Baltic port. Simultaneously Baraganian and other Russian units strike toward Riga and the Vistula region, while Hungary rails face heavy blows from Soviet aviation and Malinovsky advances near the Hungarian border.
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Vettrang
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London
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Ivan Epo
Rigs
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Maslenpatkov
Latvia
Hungary
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Fimiscara
Bolerade
Transylvania
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Vistula
Warsaw
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War personnel numbers exceed four hundred thousand
Secretary of War Stimson reports total U S armed forces affected through August 29 at 497 143 in the army and 63 017 in the navy, with weekly changes reflecting heavier fighting near the German border and near the Normandy and Brittany areas. The data show totals for fatally hurt hurt missing prisoners and other statuses across army and navy, highlighting ongoing casualties and prisoner counts as World War II progresses.
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Washington
United States Armed Force
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Hehting
Normandy
Brittany
Alled
Ami
Linw
Ike in Top Health After Forced Rest
New York dispatch from Paris reports General Eisenhower, after a forced rest, has shown signs of improvement. He is reportedly driving himself hard but health deteriorated enough to be ordered not to leave the camp for several days. Allies are said to be over a month ahead of schedule, aiding operations while complicating strategic planning.
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Mts
Berlin
Gereral Ikelll
Hitler Hides Out In Train and Tunnels
New York report by Howard K. Smith describes Hitler traveling by a heavily guarded special train with tunnels for nightly stops. He rarely leaves the train, walking in forests between stations. Berchtesgaden is described as ghostlike and isolated, with limited access to news and few remaining trusted aides.
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Hitler
New York
Howard K. Smith
Bern
Germany
Smith
Berchinsgaden
Charles Installed as Belgian Regent
Prose dispatches report the Belgian parliament voted to install Prince Charles as regent in Leopold’s absence while the king is reportedly held by Germans. The prince was to be sworn in amid the crisis as the German occupation complicates royal authority.
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London
Hiuksods
Charles
Leopold
Tox
Palau Islands in U S Hands Amid Pacific Fight
AP reports three Palau islands are under American control with Peleliu’s capture imminent. Angaur Ngaymokid and another unnamed island near Peleliu are secured as Nimitz notes bitter enemy resistance yet progress. Also, Liberators strike Davao as Japanese defense weakens and British carrier raid hits Siguil.
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Associated Press
Palau Islands
Peleliu
Angaur
Palau
Ngaymokid
Nimitz
Nazis Threaten 40 Hostages If Caruso Is Executed
London dispatch says Berlin radio warned that forty hostages held by Stalin Fascists in northern Italy will be shot if former Rome Police Chief Pietro Caruso is convicted and executed. The list includes 15 individuals with political ties, including a brother of a foreign minister.
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London
Berlin
Yvadio
Italy
Rome
Pietro Caruso
Ito
Josef Taglistoll
Pyemterivanse Ronomt
Record Set by 45 Deathless Traffic Days
San Antonio logged 45 days without a latte death Friday to fe. John W. Fitch, traffic engineer, called it an all time record the longest since traffic statistics began. The previous record was 43 days in December 1961 and again in January 1942.
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San Antonio
John W. Fitch
Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions for San Antonio and vicinity through Thursday afternoon and night into Friday with maximum temperatures around 92 degrees. East Texas expected partly cloudy Thursday afternoon and night with Friday showers near the lower coast.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Yank's Medalist Shot Down Nazi Plane Near Canal Lock
Washington dispatch reports American soldier Wade Donaldson of Portland, Texas, credited with downing a German plane during a raid on a canal lock area. His three shots, fired at close range, halted a bombing mission and allowed U S troops to seize and hold the lock, preventing potential flood and aiding canal crossings.
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Washington
Luh
Holland
Tagrevetis Rae
Wade Donaldson
Portland
Tel
Miniater
Ghuveti
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Pat Bia
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Amstersator
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Alshots
Atdson
Donaldson
Toon
Vane
Air Troops Split Berlin Defense Line
Secretary of War Gumson reports Allied airborne invasion has split the German defense near Berlin. He says Allied armies in France have taken 457,000 prisoners and German forces in Brest area are collapsing. Stimson notes tactical surprise and air supply kept despite 1500 carrier planes and several hundred gliders. losses stated to 2 percent.
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Gumson
Hank
Berlin
Sreretary
Isis
France
Brest
Stimson
Nazis Urge Halt of Allied Advance at Any Cost
London report quotes a German high command spokesman urging frontline troops to halt Allied advances at all costs. He warned that defeat by the Soviets and their Allies could mean suicide for those who understand the gravity of the situation. He promised weapons and fresh reinforcements.
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London
Sep
Gereman High Command
Germany
Stimson Celebrates 77th Birthday Amid War Department
Reporters at the war department greeted Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson with the chorus of Happy Birthday as he marked his seventy seventh birthday. The brief observance occurred during wartime duties in Washington.
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Washington
Sem
Zartment
Sinisa Loday
Henry
Surrender Expert Lives With Nazis
France dispatch details Melayed-)-Tall Lieut Col Jules French, a surrender specialist who left a Manhattan realty firm to join the army, negotiating surrenders of 381 men on Cezembre Island and later 2,000 troops south of the Loire. He describes German officers in good condition, their mixed respect for Americans, and German civilians cheering the advance while denying defeat.
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Hal Romorantin
France
Tall
Jule K
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Cezembre
Sland
St. Mala
von Aulock
Iim
Matson
Erich Eisner
Loire River
Jormans
Khapi
Giraud
Dr Ley Reported Killed by Workers in Germany
Dr Robert Ley, head of the Nazi labor front, was reportedly killed by railway workers in a German industrial town. Allers radio cited reliable quarters saying Ley died while visiting to urge increased production efforts.
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INS
Robert Ley
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Trale
Allers Radio
Ley
Deat
Nijmegen Bridge Seized as Allied Drive Surges
British and American forces captured the Nijmegen bridge after a 24 hour battle as Allied armored units crossed the Rhine's northern branch. The breakthrough opened a path toward Arnhem where trapped airborne troops faced ongoing fighting and German attempts to block the advance.
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Nijmegen
Maig
Jower Rhine
London
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Aireborne
Ife
Arnhelm
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Ruhr
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Cleve
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Tjasel
Essen
Gen Wharton Killed at Front
Gen Wharton was killed by a German sniper at the front on August 12 while commanding an infantry division. The army disclosed that German forces were trapped and suffered heavy losses.
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Parie
Orig. Ger. James &, Wharton
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