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August 9, 1943

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FOE FLEES IN SICILY; Eighth Army Captures Adrano and Bronte -- Gains on Coast ENEMY MAY BE TRAPPED Americans in North Only 10 Miles From Their Allies -- Ships Shell Shores FOE FLEES IN SICILY AS ALLIES ADVANCE

By Milton Brackerby Wireless To the New York Times

Brit land units in Sicily include London Irish Rifles, Royal Irish Fusiliers and other Irish divs

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OUTSIDE EDUCATORS WILL JUDGE MAYOR ON SCHOOL CHARGES; Five to Be Named by National Association for Inquiry Into Alleged 'Interference' BAD PRECEDENT IS FOUND Dr. Du Shane Warns of Taking Over of Affairs of Board by Other Agencies

By Unknown Author

Dr D Dushane on plans to appt investigation com; Myers comment

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JAPAN IS STOPPED, SAYS M'ARTHUR; Allied Victories Shaping Final Result, He Holds -- Many of Foe Died in Sea Battle JAPAN IS STOPPED, SAYS M'ARTHUR

By the Associated Press

Vila, Kape Harbor and Rekata Bay installations bombed; MacArthur congratulates Halsey and men for naval victory in Vella Gulf; action revd; Jap radio ignores Munda loss

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NORMANDIE FLOATS AT 49-DEGREE LIST; GREAT HULL SOUND; Liner Barely Free of Hudson River Mud at High Tide After Hours of Pumping THOUSANDS WATCH WORK Vessel is Expected to Reach 45-Degree Angle Today -- Big Task Still Left Three Stages in the Herculean Task of Salvaging the Capsized Normandie Normandie Floats at High Tide With List Reduced to 49 Degrees

By Unknown Author

floats at 49° list; illus

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Finns Said to Seek Quick Way to Peace

By Reuter

conf, called by Pres Ryti, reptd studying peace possibility; Finns said to seek peace

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1943Ken Norton, American boxer and actor (died 2013)^[†]

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American boxer who competed professionally from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout.

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1943Chaïm Soutine, Belarusian-French painter and educator (born 1893)^[†]

Chaïm Soutine was a French painter of Belarusian-Jewish origin of the School of Paris, who made a major contribution to the Expressionist movement while living and working in Paris.

Headlines from August 9, 1943

FOE FLEES IN SICILY; Eighth Army Captures Adrano and Bronte -- Gains on Coast ENEMY MAY BE TRAPPED Americans in North Only 10 Miles From Their Allies -- Ships Shell Shores FOE FLEES IN SICILY AS ALLIES ADVANCE

OUTSIDE EDUCATORS WILL JUDGE MAYOR ON SCHOOL CHARGES; Five to Be Named by National Association for Inquiry Into Alleged 'Interference' BAD PRECEDENT IS FOUND Dr. Du Shane Warns of Taking Over of Affairs of Board by Other Agencies

JAPAN IS STOPPED, SAYS M'ARTHUR; Allied Victories Shaping Final Result, He Holds -- Many of Foe Died in Sea Battle JAPAN IS STOPPED, SAYS M'ARTHUR

Finns Said to Seek Quick Way to Peace

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