Allies Drive on German Border and Boost Navy Output
The weekly analysis reports Allied ground forces advancing toward the Siegfried Line after heavy losses in D-Day battles. It notes German retreats, Luftwaffe and rail disruption, and rising Allied air and armor pressure across France, with Eisenhower outlining war costs and logistical needs. Simultaneously, Soviet forces push into Romania and threaten Hungary as part of a broad Balkan advance, while beef production peaks and market disruptions loom ahead of October slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatben
Union
France
Siegfried Line
Telch
U. S
New Tax Returns Simplify for Low Earners Under New System
About 30 million taxpayers earning under five thousand dollars yearly will no longer fill complex forms. The treasury will compute liability next year using a withholding receipt from employers. Deductions up to ten percent for charitable gifts, interest, medical expenses are allowed. larger credits require filing a 1040 form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Uncle Sam
U S Navy Rapid Buildup Expands Forces and Aid
Secretary James Forrestal announced a 65 000 vessel increase since 1939 and personnel rising from 162 086 to 3 717 000. Navy air strength grew by 57 800 planes. 1 250 major ships were built, and 5 billion dollars in aid to Allies. Submarines sank or damaged 875 ships since Pearl Harbor as bombers hit Halmaheras and supply lines near the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Forrestal
U. S
Forrestal
Navy
Asiatic
Far Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Halmahers
Philippines
Wages rise to record levels in June across 25 manufacturing fields
Wages show a 28 percent jump in June 1941 over January. Weekly earnings average 49.23 dollars with 60 percent higher pay since January 1941. Hourly pay reaches 1.06 dollars, up 40 percent in 3.5 years. Real earnings rise nearly 2 percent from May due to lower living costs.
Aluminum Mats Proven Satisfactory for Aerial Landing Surfaces
The Army Air Force reports aluminum mats meet requirements for lightweight, rapid-deployable airfield surfaces. Tests show aluminum weighs less than half as much as steel and sections can be laid faster, improving efficiency for airborne operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
World Monopoly Peace Threat
Attorney General Francis Biddle told Congress that cartel agreements among international firms formed the basis for Germany’s military rejuvenation. He warned such enterprises must be destroyed to deny enemies future war capacity, noting restrictions on synthetic rubber, magnesium, plastics, and munitions sales, and that German giants bypassed limits via overseas subsidiaries.
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Germany
Francis Biddle
Congress
Biddle
Television after war to complement radio says FCC chief
Chairman James L Fly of the Federal Communications Commission warned that television will arrive after the war and will not replace radio. He noted television cannot dominate daily chores and will be interspersed with other programs. Fly cited wartime time sales rising to 106 million dollars with 6 million profits versus 164 million sales and 45 million profits in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Fly
Federal Communications Commission
Fly
Young Wizard Demonstrates Invention Before Induction
Stanley Hiller Jr. aged 19, a high school prodigy, unveiled a twin opposite rotating propeller helicopter to the Army, Navy, and NACA in San Francisco, just before his induction. The craft aims to solve torque, cruises at 60 to 90 mph, tops at 100 mph, with a longest flight near 90 miles. Son of a Pacific Coast business leader, he runs a miniature auto manufacturing operation using a die casting process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Hiller Jr
Army
Navy
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
San Francisco
Calif
Hiller
From BY
Pioneer Pacific Filer and Steamship Company
WORLD WHEAT Ample Surplus Outlook for 1944 harvest
The four great wheat producers United States Canada Argentina and Australia expect 2.0 billion bushels in 1944 with a July 1 carry of 1.1 billion. Total supplies reach about 8.0 billion. consumption and nonfood use take 1.4 billion, leaving 1.8 billion for reserves. Exports 600 million, working stock 200 million, holdover 800 million. US crop estimate 4.132 billion would place US harvest at about half of the big four.
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U. S
Canada
Argentina
Australia
International Wheat Council
Minnesota
North Dakota
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Polio surge hits U S with most cases in 28 years
Polio incidence rises with 4,258 cases through August 19, marking the worst epidemic in 28 years. While states like New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia report increases, California and several others see mild or normal rates. School openings delayed in some areas, and Wisconsin and Kentucky impose bathing and child quarantine measures.
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U. S
North Carolina
Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
District of Columbia
California
Kansas
Utah
Florida
Arkansas
Arizona
Missouri
Wyoming
Oklahoma
New England
Mountain States
Milwaukee
Wis
Redeem Bonds Rise in War Bond Cancellations
Treasury officials report steadily increasing cashing of war bonds notably in series E F and G. Cumulative redemptions since May 1 1941 rose from 9.27 percent in February to 11.83 percent in June, with sales totaling 88 billion 252 million dollars by July 1 and redemptions exceeding 9 billion.
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Treasury
Hopes May Sider But Where Will Nazis Flee
WNU Service reports from Washington on how Nazi exile plans unfold as Europe shifts postwar. The column suggests refuges may form in South America, especially Argentina, with Brazil's Vargas era politics noted. It recalls wartime Berlin broadcasts and figures like Hawhan, Kaltenbach, Best, and Constance Drexel in a reflective, cautious tone.
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Hitler
Germany
East
West Prussia
Spain
France
Sweden
Turkey
Argentina
Latin America
Vargas
Brazil
South
United States
Third Republic of France
South America
Aranha
Lord Hawhan
Kaltenbach
Best
Miss Drexel
Berlin
NBC
England
Gestapo
Constance Drexel
Philadelphia
Potsdammer
Switzerland
Europe
America
Berlus
National campaign urged to keep students in school
A national drive aims to return employed high school students to classrooms. Convictions under the selective service act totaled 4 756 in the year ended June 30 1944 with 10 872 since October 1940. The services ordered large quantities of baseball and softball equipment for teams. Overseas personnel face a Christmas mail window from September 18 to October 15.
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Aee
Newsmen and FDR and the Dumbarton Oaks notes
Newsmen and FDR gather at the White House to study the President’s health and demeanor as he handles questions with calm fatigue. The Dumbarton Oaks talks echo Wilson’s 1920 vision for a League of Nations, while India teases a political press battle over the Phillips letter.
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Washington
D. C
FDR
White House
Alaska
Roosevelt
Dumbarton Oaks
Hull
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations Council
Wilson
League of Nations
Night fighter tale and relic hunt from New Guinea
Cabled dispatch from George Lait in New Guinea details a daring night fighter tactic as Jap bombers raid Weke Island. A 200 case cache of prewar Scotch whiskey buried at Lag, British New Guinea by Burns aims to outpace digging by Americans and locals. The piece threads through a parade of wartime personalities and Washington figures in a flowing, anecdotal column.
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David W. Hutchison
George Kenny
New Guinea
Madison
Wis
Weke Island
Jon
Lag
British New Guinea
Guinea
Burns
Philip Company
England
RAF
Notable US WWII Personnel Spotlight From Pacific Theater
A collection of brief wartime notes highlights promotions and roles of figures such as Phil La Follette now a full colonel. Lady Emily Coote leading a large Red Cross unit in Australia for arriving WACs. Lew Ayres serving as chaplain assistant at Hollandia. Frankie Darro as a dispensing pharmacist in a New Guinea hospital. Capt. Lanny Ross organizing USO entertainment for GIs including Benny and Cooper. Judith Anderson thriving with Shakespeare for troops. Lee Vanatte recounting a combat sergeant moved to censorship. and Cmdr George Balas touring with Bob Hope to bring entertainment to navy personnel in the southwest Pacific.
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Maj
Abe Schechter
NBC
Sgt
George McLemore
Jack Miley
Larry Jones
Germner
New York
Southwest Pacific
Lew Parker
Jackie Heller
Jack Davis
Australian Consolidated Press
Jack Cross
Westchester County
Powers
Betty Riddell
Dick Krolick
East 45Th Street
Eddie Dowling
Jack
Chicago
U.S.A
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Wendell Willkie
Lord Halifax
Donald Nelson
Fred Vinson
Forrestal
War Stimson
Maury Maverick
Jim Farley
Gros
Phil la Follette
Wisconsin
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Boston
Back Bay
First Baronet
Ireland
Red Cross
Australia
Wacs
Corp
Lew Ayres
Hollandia
Frankie Darro
New Guinea
Lanny Ross
Jack Benny
Bob Hope
Carol Landis
Martha Tilton
Jerry Colonns
Larry Adler
Gary Cooper
Wistacres
Judith Anderson
Lee Vanatte
INS Daredevil
Far East Air Force
Army Post Office
WACI
Jack Henry
General MacArthur
Pacific Islands
Catarlina
George Balas
Chicago Bears
7Th Fleet
Pacific
Navy
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