Roosevelt: Axis facing first crack toward total victory
President Roosevelt declared that the first crack in the Axis has come and that the United Nations will not settle the conflict for less than total victory He pledged Mussolini and his fascist gang will be brought to book and punished for crimes against humanity He warned against escape by resignation and said unconditional surrender remains the Allies’ terms He noted Russia’s counter offensive against a German push and Japanese pressure in the Pacific while stressing the war’s length hinges on a sustained all-out effort at home and abroad He forecast postwar aims but avoided detailing peace terms, saying no international discussion yet.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Benito Mussolini
Russia
Pacific
Hitler
Tojo
Mussolini
Forts Shatter German Plane Factory
Flying Fortresses penetrated deeper into Germany than ever before to strike an aircraft factory at Moschenersleben, 80 miles southwest of Berlin, after a heavy night raid on Hamburg. American bombers also hit Kassel and destroyed more than 60 Nazi fighters in fierce air battles.
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London
Germany
Moschersleben
Berlin
Hamburg
Kassel
Violent clashes reported in northern Italy amid wartime chaos
Milan and Turin reportedly see heavy fighting as Italian and German troops clash. Resistance along the Po River blocks a German push, while Rome and Madrid relay word of disorder and possible armistice talks. Ankara cites peace negotiations amid censorship and uncertainty.
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Italy
Madrid
Turin
Milan
Tunisia
Sicily
France
London
Badoglio
Ankara
Rome
Bern
Switzerland
Six Sicilian Towns Fall to American Columns
Allied reports say six towns on the Sicilian coast and several inland centers have fallen to American forces under Gen. Patton. Cefalu near Messina captured, boosting the north coast advance toward San Stefano.
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Daniel DE Luce
North Africa
San Stefano
Hitler
Italy
Cefalu
Messina
George S. Patton, Jr
Collesano
Petralia
Calteveturo
Polizzia
Alimena
Nicosia
Etna
Sicily
Europe
Brenner Pass
Reich
Turmoil in Italy as Fascists lose grip and riots flare
Mutinous Italy faced revolution as crowds clamored for peace and the Badoglio government dissolved the Fascist party. Milan and other cities saw strikes, barricades, and bloodshed while workers deserted benches. Reports of Turkish and Swiss sources added to a volatile, unsettled scene with talks of negotiations and military intervention.
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Reuters
Milan
Soviet Union
Rome
Russians Score New Advances Near Orel
By LYNN HEINZERLING London July 29 Russians press toward Orel with heavy losses for Germany. Soviet communique says 2.5 to 4 miles gained and 300 settlements captured including Stanovoy Kolodets station. German reserves pushed in yet dislodged in multiple spots. over 1,000 German dead reported and Russians seizing tanks and machine guns as they advance north and south of Orel.
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London
Orel
Stanovoy Kolodets
Optukha
Zolotarevo
Allies Score Hits on Jap Destroyer in Southwest Pacific
Allied bombers hit a Japanese destroyer and a transport near Cape Gloucester New Britain as four engined bombers struck the targets. Both ships were seen burning fiercely according to a MacArthur HQ communique. Near misses damaged a cargo vessel at Manokwari and a heavy torpedo and dive bombing attack struck Munda airbase in New Georgia.
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Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Douglas MacArthur
Manokwari
Dutch New Guinea
Munda
New Georgia
President Consoles Rationed Motorists Over War Fuel
President Roosevelt in a radio address consoles gasoline rationed motorists by noting the fuel needs of war aircraft and vehicles serving overseas. He cited a Flying Fortress trans Africa Naples mission consuming 1,110 gallons, roughly 375 A ration tickets, enough gas to drive across the continent five times. He urged understanding of individual sacrifice in war effort.
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Washington
Roosevelt
North Africa
Naples
Roosevelt Signals End of Coffee Rationing for Civilians
President Roosevelt announced the end of civilian coffee rationing and a likely rise in sugar allowances citing more shipping space and U boat success. The coffee rationing suspension takes effect Thursday, with sugar allowances expected to increase soon. War Food Administration and Office of Price Administration confirm green coffee stocks satisfactory.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Food Administration
Office of Price Administration
Draft Board No 3 Orders Men to Report on August 2
A small contingent of registrants from local selective service board No 3 have been ordered to report for induction here August 2. The August call lists Edward A. Glenn Jr., Albert Fischer, Thomas A. McGrath, Kai Huie, Thomas W. Eva, Charles P. Cunningham, George F. McGinnis, Frank J. Miller, Earl M. Lattie, Harold E. Larsen, Philip M. Yovetich, Howard C. Olsen, Robert L. Brown, Leslie C. Sale, Stephen J. Harvey Jr., Gordon H. Cox and Gor don H. Cox Astoria Oregon. WILL REDUCE PURCHASES The War Food administration announced that during the next several weeks the government would purchase a smaller portion of beef and pork output, freeing larger supplies for civilian rations.
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Selective Service Board No. 3
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West Park
Albert Fischer
San Francisco
Thomas A. McGrath
South
Arizona
Kai Huie
Thomas W. Eva
East
Fremont
Charles P. Cunningham
West Silver
George F. McGinnis
Wyoming
Frank J. Miller
Tate Hotel
Earl M. Lattie
Silver Bow
Harold E. Larsen
Harrison
Philip M. Yovetich
Colorado
Howard C. Olsen
South Dakota
Robert L. Brown
West Diamond
Leslie C. Sale
Stephen J. Harvey, Jr
East Aluminum
Gordon H. Cox
Astoria
Oregon
Washington
War Food Administration
Rome Sees One Goal Peace In Italy Move To End War
Radio Rome said the new Italian government seeks only peace and Italians may choose any non Fascist government. Madrid says Badoglio asked Vatican for peace steps and envoys relayed to Washington and London. French papers report armistice talks via Vatican with Allied envoys.
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Joseph W. Grigg
London
U.P
Rome
Madrid
Washington
Vatican City
Churchill
Roosevelt
Italy
Pietro Badoglio
Vatican
United Press Madrid
Algiers
Badoglio
King Boris and Premier Clash Over War Role in Bulgaria
London dispatches report King Boris and Premier Bogdan Filoff quarreled over Bulgaria's war role amid fears of Mussolini's fall. Hungary reportedly sent peace feelers through Turkey and talked with Yugoslavia about no territorial claims. Reports note Bulgaria's crisis, talk of Russian guidance, and Hungary seeking to redefine its Axis status.
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Bulgaria
Hungary
Balkans
Mussolini
London
U.P
Europe
Benito Mussolini
Stockholm
Bogdan Filoff
Germany
Italy
Turkey
Russia
Mushanoff
United States
Britain
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Warm Thursday Ahead With Pleasant Evening Temps
A weather forecast indicates a warmer Thursday with Thursday evening conditions improving. Wednesday reaches a high of 83 degrees and a low of 42 as trends show mild to warm temperatures continuing.
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