Europe at War: Allied Attacks Push on Yugoslavia and Germany
Allied forces press toward Yugoslavia and the Reich as Russian, American, and British troops threaten the German lines. Tito's Partisans harass German communications while Western drives aim to link for a southern attack and outflank the Gothic line. German withdrawals across the Narew reflect strained defenses as U.S. war production climbs and postwar civilian plans are outlined by policy makers.
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U. S
Black Sea
Carpathians
Yugoslavia
Romania
Belgrade
U.S
Josip Tito
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Lower
Greece
Aegean Islands
Reich
France
Belgium
Liege
Ardennes Forest
Paris
Moselle
Saar
Alexander Patch
Seventh
Mediterranean
George Patton
Belfort
Vosges Mountains
Swiss
Germany
Warsaw
Narew
East Prussia
Demobilization Plans for Postwar Army and Navy
The army outlined demobilization rules after Germany’s defeat, scoring service length, time overseas, combat record, and dependents to award release to the highest-rated doughboys while those needed for the Pacific would be shipped there regardless of status. Navy demobilization would wait as seapower is required against Japan. camps would form the replacement pool. General Marshall urged a small, efficient postwar force with a large reservist pool, arguing better advancement than in a large standing army.
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Germany
Pacific
Far East
U.S
Japan
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Congress
Help Wanted Shortage Hits Major Regions Says WM Commission
War Manpower commission declares a shortage of 200000 workers in principal industrial regions. Heavy war industries in New England North Atlantic Middle West and the Pacific Coast are hampered by lack of skilled help. Only the South and Southwest have an approximately adequate labor supply.
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War Manpower Commission
New England
North Atlantic
Middle West
Pacific Coast
South
OPA Violations Highlight Enforcement Statistics This Year
In the first half of the year the Office of Price Administration enforced rules on price ceilings rationing and rents. Actions included revoking 20684 gasoline rations 4205 injunction suits 1158 triple damage suits and 2191 criminal prosecutions.
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OPA
Office of Price Administration
Postwar Civilian Goods Plan Outlined by War Board
The War Production Board released a plan noting civilian goods manufacture to begin in earnest after Germany falls. War output is expected to drop about 40 percent, freeing 4,000,000 workers for other jobs. A limited reconversion program is under way focusing on preparation for eventual resumption of civilian industry.
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WPB
Germany
War Production Board
Tougher Going As U S Forces Close In On Tokyo Fronts
Navy Secretary Forrestal warned that operations against the Boning near Tokyo would grow tougher as Japanese forces concentrate for battle on a shorter front The enemy air force is saving planes for the coming engagement and has improved plane quality while U S Navy aircraft have also advanced but with no large overall edge over the previous year
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Pacific
U. S
Philippines
Japan
Tokyo
Navy
James Forrestal
Forrestal
United States Navy
Canned Foods Rationing Rolled Back During War Effort
War Food administration official Marvin Jones announced removal of rationing for a wide range of canned and processed foods including jams jellies fruit butters asparagus beans corn peas pumpkin squash mixed vegetables baked beans tomato sauce and soups plus baby foods. A WFA spokesman said heavy cattle runs could allow removing commercial beefsteak and toast from rationing in October or November as grass-fed stock markets yield ample utility grade meats though continued rationing of top cuts may be needed if prime cattle runs decline.
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Marvin Jones
WFA
Meat Prices Rise Sharply On Chicago Market
Charts show meat price levels 45 to 105 percent higher than September 1028 as war years advance. Cattle on the Chicago market rose from $12 per hundredweight six years ago to $18.36, steers from $10.40 to $15.85, hogs under 240 pounds from $8 to $14.75, while 1938 averages near $7 lagged behind 1944’s $14.35. Lambs top $14.65, with six year ago $9.50 below this month’s $14.25.
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Chicago
Lambs
MacArthur cites shipping shortage delaying furlough policy
In Congress a demand for a war department furlough investigation is linked to Pacific theater strains. General Douglas MacArthur argues shipping scarcity blocks a more liberal policy, warning that returning troops without replacements could halt the offensive against Japan and prolong the war. Rep Carl Hinshaw urges Alaska troops be rotated by units to other posts.
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Congress
War Department
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Japan
Carl Hinshaw
Calif
Alaska
Surplus Goods Release Vehicles From War Stock
Excess war materials are being declared surplus at about 100 million dollars a month. Goods declared surplus can be sold quickly. About 85 percent come from the war department and include airplanes, motor vehicles, medical supplies and radio equipment. Sales have realized 83.8 percent of original cost.
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War Department
Front Line Infantryman Learns How to Kill Enemies
Ernie Pyle profiles George Thomas Clayton from Evansville as a 37 year old private first class in the 29th division who has killed four enemies with a Browning automatic rifle since Normandy. Clayton endured near misses, deafness from shellfire, and grueling hedgerow fighting while choosing to stay with his unit. He plans to open a small restaurant in Evansville after the war, and his experiences reveal how soldiers adapt to combat and the realities of invasion.
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Tommy
George
Clayton
Evansville
Normandy
D-day
America
Chrysler Ordnance Plant
Indan
Buffalo Bill
England
Tommy Clayton
Ernie
Inside story of Normandy casualties and Allied tactics
A retroactive look reveals Churchill and FDR worried about high Allied losses in Normandy. The article describes the slow curtain of steel artillery barrage that softened German defenses, exposing a strategic vacuum, and notes Montgomery’s cautious approach and a remark about casualty tolerances tied to vast operations. It also covers naval uniform critiques, a quip about a French edition of Free World, and White House press conference scene.
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High Command
Normandy
Churchill
Flanders
FDR
Britain
Eisenhower
Atlantic
Bradley
Montgomery
Churchi
el Alamein
Cairo
Alexander
Suez Canal
White House
Secret Service
New York
First New International
France
Air Force Right Arm Ahead in France Push
A World War II speech notes the air corps as the strong right arm fighting before ground troops in France. It recalls sorrow for killed American soldiers in England and praises constant air support during daylight.
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France
Tim
England
The
Air Corps
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