Allied forces push German holdouts from key Rhone valley
American troops and Seventh Army tanks drive into Montelimar area after clearing the Rhone valley south of Montelimar. French units advance toward Uzes and Nimes while Toulon is destroyed. air forces claim submarines and harbor wrecks. Forces press toward Cannes Vence and Nice as Marseille falls.
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Rome
Montelimar
Rhone
Marseille
U. S
Seventh Army
Sauret
Lower
Uzes
Nimes
Avignon
Air Force
Toulon
Frederic Butler
Cagnes
Cannes
Vence
Nice
Nazi Sympathizer Returns to Chartres After Liberation
A stern woman with shaved head and her German baby return to their Chartres home following French avengers newly celebrating liberation by American forces. Image from U S Signal Corps radiophoto.
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Chartres
France
U. S. Signal Corps Radiophoto. International
Smaller Nations To Have Voice In World Security
The Dumbarton Oaks conferees announced general agreement on an international security organization with a council of major powers and several smaller nations. They laid out sovereign equality, an assembly of peace loving nations, and a council with principal states plus other elected members, plus effective peaceful dispute settlement including an international court of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Dumbarton Oaks
International Organization For Peace and Security
International Court of Justice
Russians Near Great Oil Center and Bucharest
Russian forces pressed through Romania toward Ploesti and Bucharest. The Red Army crossed the Danube, moved into Transylvania, and reached Bretsu while claiming gains at Buzau and Braila. A large Danube flotilla was captured as Oil Field derricks near Ploesti came into view.
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Moscow
Romania
Ploesti
Bucharest
Danube
Transylvania
Hitler
Hungary
Carpathians
Red
Bretsu
Black Sea
Jap War Lords Appeal For More Airplanes And Munitions
Japanese leaders urged industrialists and workers to boost aircraft and munition production to sustain defenses against Allied air attacks. Tokyo warned that Nippon’s defenses rely on air support as Allied bombers continue crippling Japanese shipping and targets across the Pacific. Allied air activity pushed toward the Kuriles and the Bonin islands while ground combat and strategic moves unfolded in China and Burma.
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Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Nippon
Imperial Command
Pacific
Gen. MacArthur
Celebes
Kuniaki Koiso
Kuriles
Tokyo
U. S
Omekotan
Bonin-volcano
Marianas Island
Thehilippines
Lishui
China
Chekiang
Chester W. Nimitz
Marianas
Chuting
Siang River
Burma
Tengchung
Fangmachiao
Lungling
Mandalay
Pinhaw
Kabaw
Winchester Urges Community Help to Save Fruit Crop
Ma Winchester urges Winchester citizens and local businesses to be ready to assist with harvests if needed. She notes communities sometimes close doors and mobilize to prevent bottlenecks, and asks volunteers to file names with the county agent. The fruit industry’s importance to the county is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Allied air forces intensify raids on German targets
American and British fighter bombers again struck German transport hubs and airfields from France through the Low Countries to Germany. Ninth Air Force freighter bombers destroyed hundreds of vehicles and rail cars as Mosquitos pounded Seine rail and road routes toward the German frontier. Essen and Krupp works were hit, while Paris prepared for air defense after a German raid.
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London
France
Low Countries
Germany
West Front
U. S
Seine
Ae Man Frontier
Rouen
Essen
Krupp Armament Works
Paris
T Nots
Yon
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Upper Silesia
Wanted Presser Apply Pingley and Carper Cleaners
Classified notice seeking a presser or assistant at Pingley and Carper Cleaners. Job requires prior experience and ability to work with careful garment handling. Apply in person at the shop or by mail to the business address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingley & Carper
No Politics In Peace Program
Secretary Hull and John Foster Dulles said the effort to create an international peace and security organization must be kept out of politics. They stressed the issue should be non partisan in public discussion, while allowing debate on means to lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Thomas Dewey
Dewey
No Promises To War Prisoners
Secretary of War Henry Stimson denied rumors that Italian prisoners in the United States were promised U S citizenship for loyalty. He stated the War Department has made no promise and is not doing so, in a letter to Rep. Harless following a Arizona veterans resolution alleging misconduct by prisoners near Phoenix.
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Washington
Stimson
United States
Rep
Harless
D.ariz
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
War Department
Yard Party at Greenwood Methodist Church
A yard party at Greenwood Methodist Church on Senseney Road is set for Thursday August 31 at 7 p m rain or shine event organizers announce.
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Greenwood Methodist Church
Senseney Road
Bevinnine
Nelson Replaced Byrnes as War Mobilization Director
Senator Ferguson said reliable sources indicate Donald M. Nelson will succeed James F. Byrnes as War Mobilization Director after Nelson returns from China. Roosevelt reportedly plans to shift demobilization duties to the War Production Board chair, with Byrnes possibly leaving private life by year end.
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Washington
Ferguson
R.-Mich
Donald M. Nelson
James F. Byrnes
Nelson
China
Roosevelt
War Production Board
Byrnes
Supreme Court
Germany
Chungking
World At War Highlights Bleed Through From Front Lines
Highlights from the Associated Press show Americans breaking through at Cha teau Thierry and moving toward Soissons on the invasion route to Germany. The British Second Army cites 120000 Germans killed or captured at Falaise with more to come as the German retreat across the Seine continues. Red Army eyes Romanian oil fields after thrusts through Transylvania and the Carpathians, threatening to outflank Warsaw. Italian front notes place Eighth Army near the Gothic Line as German defenses brace for hard fighting. Pacific reports suggest possible U S landings near Bougainville and a renewed Japanese effort to fortify the empire inland.
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Chateau-Thierry
Soissons
Germany
U. S
South
Paris
Sedan
Ardennes
France
Aisne-Somme
Albert Canal
Belgium
Seine
Louviers
Rouen
Pont de l’Arche
Second Army
Breaking Up German Cartels Proposed by Attorney General
Attorney General Biddle told a Senate military sub committee that Allied powers should break the power of German monopolistic firms to prevent a menace to world peace. He argued the aim is to reshape German industry for independence outside of Germany, with readjustments after occupation. The inquiry seeks lessons from postwar experiences to prevent future cartel penetration of the U.S. economy.
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Washington
Biddle
Senate
Europe
Germany
Kilgore
D.W. Va
Congress
4 Day Blood Donor Clinic Opens In Winchester
A four day blood donor clinic opens in Winchester with 100 registrants reported Monday including 11 from Shenandoah county, total registrants reaching 737. Volunteers are still needed for open appointments especially on Wednesday and Thursday and as reserves for disqualifications.
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Winchester
Shenandoah County
Nee. Iggy
City Playgrounds To Close This Week
With four weeks left in the school term the city recreation department ends its playground season this week. Virginia Avenue and Handley host picnics on Thursday with Handley at 12 00 pm and Virginia Avenue at 5 30 pm. Virginia Avenue features progressive games and a bicycle race expected to draw many entrants. On Wednesday 2 30 pm Douglas School hosts a croquet tournament for Boy and Girl Scouts followed by a boys softball match between North End and South End teams. The public is invited to the final events of the season.
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Virginia Avenue
Handley
Viginia Avenue
Douglas School
Douglas
North End
South End
Winchester Elks Meeting Called for August 30
Winchester Lodge No. 867 B P O Elks calls a full attendance meeting at 8 00 P M on Wednesday August 30 to consider matters of urgent importance. W W Glass E R invites members to attend.
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ELKS
Winchester Lodge No. 867
B. P. O. Elks
W. W. Glass
E. R
Annual employees picnic set for noon at 12 A.M.
The notice announces the annual employees picnic scheduled for noon at 12 A.M. It references a specific event code 8-29-1p-1 and provides no further details about location or participants.
Pfc Fred H Shackelford Dies in France August 10
Pfc. Fred H. Shackelford 21 of Berryville Va died in France August 10 per War Department telegram received by his mother Mrs Mervin H Shackelford. He had recently joined his unit in France after being wounded at Plymouth England before D Day. Survived by mother brother Cpl Raymond P Shackelford and sister Mrs Vere Cora Hill. He served with Company I Winchester National Guard later assigned to Ft Meade AP Hill Bragg and Camp Blanding. He sailed overseas with the 29th Division September 26 1942.
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Berryville
Fred H. Shackleford
France
War Department
Mervin H. Shackleford
Clarke County
Shackelford
Plymouth
England
Normandy
Berryville High School PLC
Graham Dougherty, Jr
Winchester National Guard
Ft. Geo. Meade
AP Hill
Bragg
Camp Blanding
Pfc
Cpl
Raymond P. Shackelford
Sth
Vere Cora Hill
Used Electric Appliances Wanted by Ed Molden Appliance
Top cash price paid for used electric appliances. Ed Molden Electric Appliance Store. 15 8 Loudoun phone 5702. Advertisement appears in Tuesday and Thursday classified listings.
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Molden Electrica
Loudoun
Special Attention Ad Advisories for Monday Holiday
Advertisers urged to note a special attention schedule for the upcoming national holiday on Monday. The Evening Star outlines limited posting hours and service changes for readers and businesses.
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the Evening Star
Yanks Near Belgium Ahead of Front Lines
Allied drives report American troops within 70 miles of Belgium after capturing Chateau-Thierry and Soissons. The advance pushes toward Paris, Rouen, and Verdun as Canadians and British reach new bridgeheads north of the Seine and Franco-Belgian border threats intensify.
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James M. Long
Allied Expeditionary Force
Chateau-Thierry
Soissoins
Belgium
Fismes
Soissons
Upper Marne
Betwen Chalons
Vitry
Verdun
Marshal Petain
Seine
Paris
Mantes
Vernon
Rouen-Paris
Rouen
Continued Cool Weather Forecast Across Zones
The forecast notes cool conditions for Zone Four with a slight warmup Wednesday and rain Thursday. Highs stay under 80 on warm days and under 70 on cool days with about half to one inch of rain. Zone Five remains cool with a warm Wednesday and weekend rise near 70, then rain mainly Wednesday night into Thursday and clearing by Friday, with a total of about one inch into Saturday night.
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George Tucker
Border
Mam'selle
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Great Oil Center
By Eddy Gilmore
West
Leonard Milliman
Col. J
No Politics
The
Russia
Red Army
Transylvanian Alps
Warsaw
Vistula
UALY
Eighth Army
Berlin
Cape Toronkina
Bougainville
Jap High Command
Empire
Daniel Carr
Daniel Carr, Jr
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
West Piccadilly Street
Marine Division
Guadalcanal
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
New Guinea
Carr
Pfc. Shackelford
Special Attention
Marne
Pas de Calais
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