Allied Forces Advance Toward Sea Front in World War II Update
The report details American and Allied progress from Lisieux to the sea with Dozule Dives-sur-Mer and Cambremer in Allied hands. It notes German attempts to break out, weather restricting air operations, and coastal strikes against enemy shipping near the Gironde estuary.
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Patton
Seine
Fontaineau
Paris
Belleau Wood
Mantes
Mans
England
London
Lne
Lisieux
Sea
Dozule
Dives-sur-Mer
Annebault
Bonnebosq
Cambremer
St. Martin de la Lieue
Jeux Self
Vimoutiers
Chambois
Gace
Gironde
Yanks Advance in Southern France Drive Toward Marseille
Allied forces push from Amen Provence toward Marseille as French and American units advance along the Durance valley and coast. German resistance persists near Toulon and Hyères with coastal defenses and shelling as Allied spearheads press toward key ports and communications centers.
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Emery
Amen
Provence
Marseille
Aubagne
Paris
Aix-en-Provence
Seventh Army
Durance
le Puy
Rhone
France
Italy
Balkans
Ute Durance
Aix-en-Prove
Grambois
Mamonjpuc
Uavir
Valensole
Lyon
Toulon
Coudon
Cherbourg
St. Malo
Alps
Youlon
Bando
Hyeres
Hotel de Golf
New Kind of Face Powder Promises Youthful Look
An expansive advertisement extols Lady Esther Face Powder claiming it smooths skin, hides lines, and lasts four hours. It touts hurricane blending for a finer texture and new shade quality with vivid claims of youthful appearance and immediate visible impact.
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Lady Esther
Liquor Authority Targets Price Cutting in Stores
New York August 22 The New York State Liquor Authority vows to prevent price-cutting among package stores. In a statement the authority warned against chaotic conditions that could reflect poorly on the industry and said it will act on noted price-cutting trends tied to substandard brands since the August liquor holiday.
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Liquor Authority
New York
Nazis Lose Ground as Soviet Counteroffensive Advances
Russian reports claim a Baltic breakthrough as the Red Army pushes near Riga and Tartu. Gen. Ivan Mastennikov’s Third Baltic Army seizes dozens of communities while Pokossovsky’s forces push toward the Vistula and Sandomierz bridgehead. German losses in the pocket total about 12 000 dead and 1 550 prisoners amid heavy fighting.
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Sevestin
Jland
Bolate
Estonia
Latvia
East Prussia
Baltic
Ivan Cgc
Bapranian
Lukums
Riga
Red Army
Lake
Peinus
Ivan Mastennikov
Third Baltic
AntiSkeeter Glove For Navy Men Cuts Malaria Risk
The Navy announced a new mosquito repellent glove design to reduce malaria danger. Made of cotton flannel with an elastic wristlet, it features cut fingertips and ventilation holes to avoid discomfort and not hinder firearm use.
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Navy
Washington
United States Navy
Ren
Seattle Plans Postwar World Fair Amid Moscow Seattle Fight
Plans announced for a postwar world fair in Seattle with sponsorship of a Moscow Seattle fight over “the top of the world” as a feature attraction. Dudley M. Brown, organizer, described Pacific Inter- event as central to the proposal.
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Seattle
Dudley M. Brown
National Air Expositions Expand Plans Inland
Officials say national air expositions would proceed with 13 months or two years after green light on men and materials. Similar plans are reported underway in Portland and Los Angeles as preparations move forward.
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National Air Expositions
Portland
Los Angeles
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