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August 26, 1943

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RAF GOES OUT AGAIN; New Blows in Germany Indicated -- French Air Bases Pounded BERLIN BOMBED ANEW Mosquitos Add to Havoc -- Big Plants Wrecked, Human Toll Heavy RAF GOES OUT AGAIN AFTER BERLIN RAIDS

By the United Press

RAF Mosquito bombers raid Berlin while fires from other attacks still burn; raids follow same pattern as those on Hamburg; underground Ger radio and Swedish repts on damage and casualties; police said to bar foreign workers from leaving city; Allied fliers bomb coastal airfields and other targets, France

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President Says Surrender Will Free Axis Peoples; PRESIDENT ASSURES PEOPLE UNDER AXIS

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Roosevelt says Axis pubs need not fear Allied unconditional surrender demands, text

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WLB Voids Lewis' Illinois Deal, Calling It Hidden Mine Pay Rise; WLB Voids Lewis' Illinois Deal, Calling It Hidden Mine Pay Rise

By Louis Starkspecial To the New York Times

WLB rejects UMWA-Ill Operators Assn portal-to-portal pay agreement, holding it to be bidden wage rise; approves rest of contract but decision renders all other sees invalid unless both parties agree to enforce them; Davis comments; Lewis silent

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Coordinator of Post-War Planning Is Reported Chosen by Roosevelt; PICKS COORDINATOR OF POST-WAR WORK

By John MacCormacspecial To the New York Times

Denies seeking post-war planning coordination post

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KELLAND DEMANDS 'IMPREGNABLE' U.S.; Defense System From Dakar to Far Pacific Suggested to Supplement Alliances KELLAND DEMANDS 'IMPREGNABLE' U.S.

By Unknown Author

Offers post-war policy for Repub party

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1943Dori Caymmi, Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Dorival "Dori" Tostes Caymmi is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist, arranger, and producer.

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1943Bîmen Şen, Turkish composer and songwriter (born 1873)^[†]

Bîmen Şen was a composer and lyricist of Armenian descent.

Headlines from August 26, 1943

RAF GOES OUT AGAIN; New Blows in Germany Indicated -- French Air Bases Pounded BERLIN BOMBED ANEW Mosquitos Add to Havoc -- Big Plants Wrecked, Human Toll Heavy RAF GOES OUT AGAIN AFTER BERLIN RAIDS

President Says Surrender Will Free Axis Peoples; PRESIDENT ASSURES PEOPLE UNDER AXIS

WLB Voids Lewis' Illinois Deal, Calling It Hidden Mine Pay Rise; WLB Voids Lewis' Illinois Deal, Calling It Hidden Mine Pay Rise

Coordinator of Post-War Planning Is Reported Chosen by Roosevelt; PICKS COORDINATOR OF POST-WAR WORK

KELLAND DEMANDS 'IMPREGNABLE' U.S.; Defense System From Dakar to Far Pacific Suggested to Supplement Alliances KELLAND DEMANDS 'IMPREGNABLE' U.S.

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