America at war! (1941--) -- Part 2

Interest on U.S. debt cut again

But annual cost in dollars shows increase

Yankees 6–5 to get revenge in Series

New Yorkers given edge in pitching; Cards rely on lefties, speed
By Oscar Fraley, United Press staff writer

President Roosevelt’s remarks to Ambassador Gromyko of the USSR
October 4, 1943

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D-NY)

Mr. Ambassador:

I am happy to receive from Your Excellency the letters by which the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics accredits you as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the government of the United States, and I welcome you in that capacity.

I am deeply gratified at the expression of your determination to develop further the friendly relations of understanding and confidence which so happily exist between our two countries, and continue thereby the work of your distinguished predecessor whose letters of recall you have handed to me. I can assure you, that in the performance of this high task with which your government has entrusted you, Your Excellency may count upon receiving the full cooperation and support of the government of the United States.

The fortitude, courage, and self-sacrifice of the armed forces and people of the Soviet Union in their terrible hours of trial have aroused the undying admiration of the American people, and we rejoice with the people of the Soviet Union in the ever-growing tide of success which is crowning Soviet arms.

Since the day of the treacherous assault upon your country by Nazi Germany, it has been, and it is, the unswerving intention of this country to lend maximum assistance to your gallant armies. Our two countries are united against a common enemy. The government and people of the United States have bent every effort to bring to bear as speedily and as effectively as possible the might of our armed forces against that enemy.

The enemy has felt, is feeling, and will to an ever-increasing degree feel the weight of the combined forces of the United Nations, and when the final and complete victory is achieved, as it will be, I know that every one of the United Nations will have made its full contribution toward that victory.

Our countries are joined together in a high cause, and I fully share your confidence that the unity of purpose which binds our peoples and countries together in the prosecution of the war will be translated into a close and lasting collaboration, together with other like-minded countries, in the establishment of a just and enduring peace.

The Pittsburgh Press (October 4, 1943)

AMERICANS BREAK THROUGH NAZI LINE
Clark’s army crosses river across Naples

British turn German flank in new landing; Bastia taken by French
By Richard D. McMillan, United Press staff writer

Fortresses set Frankfurt afire

Bombers smash through rocket-shooting Nazi fighter planes
By Walter Cronkite, United Press staff writer

Big increase in new taxes is proposed

Treasury gives alternate plans, starting at $10 billion

Military Affairs Committee chairmen reveals –
Army retains 1,766,000 trained troops in U.S.

All have had 1-3 years in service, Senator Reynolds testifies at hearing on Wheeler bill

War just beginning, Knox says after voyage to Italy

‘Hardest, costliest part’ still ahead in Europe and Pacific, Secretary declares
By Donald G. Coe, United Press staff writer

New Soviet envoy pledges friendship

Clark Gable wins medal for ‘courage, coolness’

London, England (UP) –
Capt. Clark Gable, former movie star, has been awarded the Air Medal “for exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five separate bomber combat missions over occupied continental Europe,” it was announced today.

The citation said:

The courage and skill displayed by Gable on these occasions reflect great credit upon him.

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I DARE SAY —
‘…Ditties of no tone’

By Florence Fisher Parry

Laura Ingalls free; prison fight bared

In Washington –
Post-war farm depression is feared if prices climb

Department of Agriculture study warns readjustment may be difficult
By Daniel M. Kidney, Scripps-Howard staff writer

AFL Convention opens –
5 resolutions oppose Lewis

Only one approves readmission of miners


Massive blows set, Patterson tells AFL

Soldiers in fistfights

Attleboro, Massachusetts –
More than 200 soldiers from nearby Camp Myles Standish staged a series of fistfights in downtown Attleboro early today and several of them were hurt. Seven soldiers were arrested and will be arraigned in district court on charges of drunkenness and causing a disturbance. Observers said the riots stemmed from a fistfight involving soldiers. Police said no civilians were involved.

Editorial: Delegation to Moscow

Editorial: Polls and jobs

Editorial: Taft and fathers

Thrasher: How a freshman got Congress to adopt 55 words

By James Thrasher

Ferguson: The silent heroes

By Mrs. Walter Ferguson