Notre Dame Cathedral Stands Untouched by War in Reims
In Reims, Aug 30, American armor advanced past fleeing Germans while Notre Dame Cathedral remained serene under the late sun. Residents feared ruin but Germans retreated, leaving stunned civilians and grateful prisoners, including 30 Americans in a German hospital. An Air Force sergeant recalled tears and relief at seeing U.S. forces.
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Reims
Robert Richards
France
U.P
Notre Dame
Eighth Air Force
Schweinfurt
James J.clements
Rochester
N. Y
Hitler
Air Corp
Cobras Eject Venom Over Several Yards
Some cobras can project venom several yards when threatened. Researchers note the defensive mechanism increases range and aims at potential predators, challenging earlier assumptions about limited reach.
Leafworm Warns Pima County Cotton Growers of Hazard
Glenn E. Blackledge cautions Pima Santa Cruz and Graham county farmers about cotton leafworm in the upcoming weeks. J N Roney notes rising insect injures but says current levels are light. Airplane and dust treatments available. prisoner of war labor expected for picking. German prisoners may join Marana camp by Sept. 15 to assist growers.
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Pima County
Glenn E. Blackledge
Phoenix
Pima
Santa Cruz
Graham
J. N. Roney
University of Arizona
Roney
Casa Grande
Blackledge
Cortaro Farms
Sahuarita
Pinal
Marana
Florence
Decree Grants Mexican Purchase Tax Breaks on Foreign Firms
A presidential decree in Mexico City grants tax exemptions on property transfer tax for operations where Mexican interests acquire enterprises owned or controlled by foreigners. The measure covers new companies amalgamations transformations and related restructurings under a plan approved by the finance ministry and a national credit institution.
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Mexico City
Finance Ministry
Industrial Group Pays $601,000 In Dividends
The Arizona industrial commission announced a $601,000 dividend payable to employers who insure their employees under the workmen's compensation law. This amount is $1,000 more than last year. The commission reported 3,806 policies in force as of December 31 and 1,509 new policies were written in 1943.
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Phoenix
Arizona Industrial Commission
Landmarks Of Paris Dear To Tourists Safe
Paris reports that major American institutions remain intact and will resume services as Allied forces restore order. Stars and Stripes Paris edition aims to publish soon. Red Cross moves into the American Express building while the American Chamber of Commerce continues to operate. The Hotel Crillon shows battle scars yet a Guaranty Trust sign remains. Church of the Holy Trinity gates reopen after German use.
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Paris
U.P
American Express Company
Chase National
American Chamber of Commerce
New York Herald Tribune
Army
Stars and Stripes
Renee Brasier
Eric Hawkins
London
Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Express
Petain
National City Bank
Agence General
Hotel Crillon
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
George Verite
Lucien Montagne
Church of the Holy Trinity
Flags removed from church as WWI memorial remains intact
The church had its American flags taken down but the cloister memorial for WWI dead was not defaced. It honors divisions noted for bravery at Chateau Thierry Somme St Mihiel and other battles. Many units listed echoed those currently serving in France including the 1st 4th 5th 28th 29th 30th 82nd 83rd and 35th.
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Chateau- Thierry
Somme
St. Mihiel
France
Claire Chennault's Sea Bomber Escort Pilot
London dispatch reports Lt. Claire P. Chennault son of Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault commander of the U S 14th Air Force in China is flying bomber escort and fighter bomber missions against Germany. He is a Luke Field graduate.
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London
Claire P. Chennault
Claire L. Chennault
U. S. 14Th Air Force
China
Luke Field
Ariz
Germany
Channel House Discovered in French Town
The first direct dispatch from France arrived via press wireless from Paris on June 13 sent by Henry T. Gorrell of United Press. The transmitter had been moved from Normandy to the capital to cover events on the front.
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Paris
Press Wireless
Normandy
France
Press
Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
De Gaulle Releases Tale Of German Charnel House At Issy Grounds
Combat reported a German torture chamber at Issy Le Moulineux near Paris with four French victims buried on the dirt floors. Prisoners were lashed to wooden stumps and shot with explosive bullets, some tied to electrified grills before execution. A woman's comb, a crucifix, and a tricolor rosette were found nearby.
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Paris
U.P
Charles de Gaulle
Issy le Moulineux
Editor of Quill Dies Of Acute Appendectomy
Ralph Peters editor of Quill Sigma Delta Chi national journalism fraternity died in St Johns Hospital Brooklyn after an acute appendectomy He was a former national president of the fraternity and served in the Detroit News editorial department.
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New York
Ralph Peters
Quill
Sigma Delta Chi
National Journalism Fraternity
St. Johns Hospital
Brooklyn
Peters
Detroit News
War Memorial seeds and plants tested at Maguire home
War memorial project uses seeds and arbor vitae shrubs from Italy for local service members. Maguire reports 13 varieties in test plots at 8089 East Speedway with one to three specimens each. Plants are in a lath house and will move under glass for winter.
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Charles Maguire
East Speedway
Italy
Maguire
Springfield police chief probes mysterious letter received
The Springfield News Leader reports a letter received by Police Chief Hays raises questions. The note begins with a clipped greeting and hints at unknown intent, prompting police to review the correspondence and assess possible threats or motives.
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Springfield
Mo. U.P
Springfield News Leader
Hays
Wanted house keeper ad in Leading newspaper
In the parish of St Werbaugh England twenty five prisoners of war occupy homes across nineteen roads and streets amid manpower shortages. An advertisement for a house keeper aged 25 to 35 and weighing 140 to 160 pounds was rejected for lack of payment and signatory details leaving readers noting no money enclosed.
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Marrie
St. Werbaugh
England
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