Kiev Battle May Decide War Outcome
Kiev sector battle reported as potentially decisive in the German Russian war. German claims of 655,000 Red prisoners, 278 guns, 884 tanks, and vast materiel suggest a turning point, with expert debate on encirclement, supply, and strategic impact across Europe and beyond.
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War Wounded To Be Traded
In Bern Switzerland 300 British wounded crossed from Germany en route to a French port for transfer to a British hospital ship. The exchange plans involve wounded German captives sent to a French port for swap with British casualties. Switzerland provides a 22‑car train and medical teams to transport the wounded, continuing a practice seen in World War I. About 1150 British wounded are to be moved in this exchange.
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Windsors In Canada Arrival Sparks Crowds Across Prairies
The duke and duchess of Windsor arrived by train at Calgary en route to EP ranch in southern Alberta for a 10 day holiday. They entered Canada at North Portal Saskatchewan yesterday, with large crowds at North Portal Estevan and Moose Jaw. In Moose Jaw a crowd of about 3000 blocked their planned public viewing.
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Democracies Get Support of Pope
Gingshi Ron reports that Taylor, Roosevelt's envoy, told Vatican officials democracies enjoy the pope’s support as the war aims to defeat Hitler. He conveyed U S policy backing aid to Russia and a potential postwar gradual religious freedom restoration in Russia, noting Moscow's Maisky attended services for King Peter of Yugoslavia.
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Veil Davis Left as King of Hoboes
Winnipeg reports settle a quarrel over who is the king of U S hoboes Jeff Davis and J Leon Tarnowrite argued recently Tarnowrite swore in as a Canadian army soldier leaving Davis to lead the Rembling Hobo Fellowship of America with no president yet named
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Allies Hear Pope War Views in London Meetings
Informants said Pope Pius views would be disclosed in London next week during talks among Myron G. Pauley Roosevelt's envoy, Prime Minister Churchill, U.S. Ambassador Winant, Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, and Leyla Gray. Arrivals in London met Churchill and Winant to plan further discussions with Eden. In Damascus, Gen Georges Castroux declared Syria independent in a ceremony at the government house.
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New Council of Catholic Men Sets Wide Program in S A
The San Antonio archdiocese forms a broad Council of Catholic Men uniting 34 parishes and 106 parish councils. Archbishop Lucey presided as 750 attendees heard plans for an archdiocesan executive board with leaders to organize lay Catholic action across the archdiocese and future women and youth councils.
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Halifax Returns To Post In U.S.
Lord Halifax, British ambassador to the United States, departed Lisbon for New York aboard a clipper plane marking his return to the American post after over a month’s absence, accompanied by Lady Halifax.
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Preparedness and restraint in wartime outlook discussed
A fragmented speech laments depleted funds and brass polishing as the nation considers back pay and savings. The speaker argues for defense readiness, ships and munitions, while opposing foreign entanglements and Europe’s wars. Emphasizes democracy, Canada cooperation, and resisting totalitarian tyranny.
War 25 Yeas Ago Today September 29
War report recalls events from September 29 with Allied and German actions near the Ancre valley and Somme front. It notes Austro-German setbacks, Romanian counterattacks, and Berlin seeking Allied help. One year earlier Allied bombings targeted Germany and Madagascar. British ultimatum to Vichy, Japanese moves in French Indochina referenced.
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Troops Clean Up After War Games Led by Generals
Soldiers prepare to depart after war games as Gen Marshall and Gen McNair praise performance and promise corrections. Top officials note deficiencies in weapons and equipment including anti tank guns radios tanks trucks and ammunition. Generals Krueger Lear commend troops while the 40th Coast Artillery leads march toward home stations crossing the Mississippi River.
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Third Army Breaks Through in Final Phase of War Games
In Lake Charles Louisiana on February 28 the Third Army under Lieutenant General Walter Krueger crushed through Second Army defenses near Shreveport completing a 36 hour 140 mile advance by the 2nd Armored and 2nd Infantry divisions. Some 400 combat planes supported by air units pounded opposing formations to blunt counterattack. The First Armored unit from Fort Knox will stay at Camp Polk Louisiana for further maneuvers.
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