Pantelleria Surrenders to Allies After Heavy Air Raid
Pantelleria capitulated unconditionally after 19 days of bombardment and a massive Allied air assault. Eisenhower's forces landed promptly, breaking the ring of Axis fortresses guarding southern Europe. The island, 32 square miles, lies 45 miles east of Cap Bon, Tunisia, and 60 miles south of Sicily. About 8,000 garrison troops, mainly artillery and air force personnel, were involved.
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Allied
North Africa
Pantelleria
Eisenhower
Sicilian Straits
Europe
Italy
Cap Bon
Tunisia
Sicily
Hill 74
Mediterranean
London
Treasury Readhes New Take Forms
Washington June 11 AP President Roosevelt signed the new tax bill. Treasury officials prepare to print about 150 million exemption certificates for 2 percent to 3 million employers who must start collecting 20 percent tax within a month. The plan forgives taxes up to 66.67 dollars for 1942 or 1943, or 75 percent of the lower year’s tax beyond that. Windfall provisions shield war profits. The 20 percent tax applies to gross wages over 24 dollars weekly for married people and 12 dollars for singles, plus 6 dollars extra per dependent. Exemptions vary from the flat 12 dollar weekly Victory Tax.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Dimond seeks moratorium aid for gold mine owners
Associated Press reports Delegate Dimond urged the Senate Mining Committee to approve the Murray Bill. The bill would grant a moratorium on obligations for gold mine operators shut down by a War Production Board order. Dimond said 80 to 90 percent of Territory mines are closed and owners face ruin without relief.
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Dimond
Senate Mining Committee
War Production Board
Coal Producers Reach Separate Wage Accord With UMW
Washington reports central Pennsylvania coal firms employing about 65 000 miners ended a deadlocked Appalachian wage conference by striking a separate peace with John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers. The pact boosts underground travel time wages by 1 30, needs War Labor Board approval, and could be offered to other operators with 450 000 miners. price-government approval blocks final settlement.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Appalachiin
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
War Labor Board
WLB Rules on Salmon Directive Returns Mixed Verdict
The War Labor Board in Seattle ratified parts of the Northwest directive on Alaska salmon, suspending others for further interview. Approved four major points including $5,000 war risk insurance for travelers in war zones and a seven percent price and wage increase. escalator clauses were set inoperative. Some bonus and residency questions for fishermen were suspended for local panel review.
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Seattle
War Labor Board
Northwest War Labor Board
Alaska
George B. Noble
National War Labor Board
Ane Se
Invasion Threat Is Now Watched
Berlin officers expect Allied invasion of Europe within hours as Nazi circles plan to use a submarine fleet to disrupt landing operations. German sources say battles may come to Belgium and northern French coast, southern France, Italy and the Balkans, with the first attack likely from the Mediterranean.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Tidningen
Europe
Belgium
French
France
Italy
Balkans
Svenska Dagbladet
Kurt Preisser
Mediterranean
Elks Flag Day Exercises Call to Citizenship
Essay on Old Glory’s meaning stressing history, freedom, and national unity. Encourages attendance at Elks Flag Day Exercises Monday at 8 PM at Sons of Norway Hall to honor duty as citizens.
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Wei
Elks
Sons
Norway Hall
Legion to Meet Monday Evening
Petersburg Post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at the Dugout. All members are urged to be present.
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Petersburg
American
Legion
U S Bomber Force Growing in Britain
The American bomber force in England is expanding by 15 to 30 percent monthly and, by summer’s end, may rival the RAF in strength. Major General Baker states the force could soon strike Axis targets in Europe and obliterate key industrial sites. Early in May, nearly 300 four motored bombers participated in a daylight raid on St Nazaire Rennes and La Pallice.
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England
RAF
Baker
Europe
St. ‘Nazair
Rennes
la Pallice
Os Se
WPB Official Eckstrom Visits for One Day
War Production Board senior analyst Earl Breckstrom arrives by plane for a single day, to brief Carroll Clausen’s office on obtaining repairs, maintenance and operating supplies, inventory priorities, and WPB matters impacting local business. inquiries directed to City Clerk.
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Earl Breckstrom
War Production Board
Carroll Clausen
Eckstrom
WPB
Miners Face Fines Over June Work Stoppage
Harold L. Ickes announced all miners in the June 1 to June 20 truce period will be fined 1.00 a day for walkouts. About 530,000 miners may owe up to 5.00 each under their contracts. A repeat fine will apply if a walkout recurs after the truce ends at midnight June 20.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
John AL. Lewis
New Social Worker For Indian Bureau
Leonard C. Atte is appointed supervisor of Social Work for the Bureaus of Indian Affairs, replacing Dr. Evelyn Butler who returns to her former post as associate supervisor of education. Atte has served since 1933 in Ketchikan as principal and community worker, with extensive efforts in indigence child neglect and old age assistance.
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Leonard C. ‘Atte
Bureaus of Indian Affairs
Juneau
Evelyn Butler
Wil
Junedu
Alien
Office of Indian Affairs
Ketchikan
Rae
Netti Returns Home After Brief States Trip
Netti returns to Petersborgs on Tuesday following a brief visit to the States, resuming ordinary duties at home.
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Netti
Petersborgs
States
Victory Garden Contest Seeks 4-H Enrollment
The 4-H Club in Petersburg sponsors a Victory Garden program arriving volunteers to organize entries. Children who join and maintain records are eligible for season awards. all records go to Washington. Mrs Zimmerman will enroll prospects at the Arctic Hotel Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fa “Sa Hs
REDS
Hazzelt Imimerman
Sworkér
Fie Scharge
G-Hs
Petersburg
Victory Garden
Washington, D. C
Australia Eyes Allied Attack After Pacific Conference
Prime Minister Curtin announced that Australia’s pressure has shifted back onto the enemy after a June 7 conference with General MacArthur. He signaled a possible transition from defensive to offensive operations in the Southwest Pacific as Allied strategy evolves against Japan.
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Camberra
Curtin
Australia
Pacific
MacArthur
New Pumpers for Fire Protection Reach Petersburg
Two new pumpers with Chrysler engines donated by the Office of Civilian Defense arrived by boat to boost Petersburg fire protection. Firefighters tested the units on a Wednesday evening to ensure operation and familiarize crews with the equipment. The twin-coach pumpers carry 2 ½ inch hose and are part of a broader readiness effort.
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Peteresburg
Office of Civilian Defense
Chrysler
Halibut Season Closure Rules Under Sea Fisheries
The report notes 1942 landings totaling 10 508 470 pounds by Canadian and U S fleets with a season catch of 13 492 000 pounds. May alone yielded 10 372 000 pounds compared to 4 398 208 last year. The season closes June 20 though vessels may retain one pound halibut per seven pounds until then.
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U.S
Ta Atea
Ae B.oevinds
Stak
Pay-As-You-Go Tax Bill Signed by President
President Roosevelt yesterday signed the pay-as-you-go income tax bill that abates 75 to 100 percent of one year's taxes and imposes a 20 percent withholding tax on salaries and wages effective July 1. Representative Knutson of Minnesota Republican tax spokesman said he approved the act which embodies 75 percent of the Rum plan.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Representative Knutson
Minnesota
Excursion Inlet Gasboat Disaster Claims Four Lives
Six men aboard a gasboat near Excursion Inlet sank after a leak left the crew unable to pump water. Rescue brought two survivors Irwin Wallace Claire and Lloyd Kirton, while Robert C. Kirton Earl Morrisey Alex S. Black and Robert M. Baker perished from exposure. The North Star halibut boat picked up the group around 10:30 p.m. and first aid followed with no success.
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Iey
Strauss
Hoonah
Robert C. Kirton
Montecello
Ark
Earl Morrisey
Chicago
Alex S. Black
Grand Coulee
Wash
Robert M. Baker
Seattle
Irwin Wallace Claire
Lloyd Kirton
Excursion Inlet
Porpoise Islaiig
Robert Kirton
Young Kirton
Wallace Claire
Italian Fleet At Battle Stations Ready To Attack
London dispatch reports Admiral Arturo Riccardi in Rome says the Italian fleet is at battle stations and prepared to defend or attack as attacks or counterattacks begin. The message, heard on Navy Day broadcasts, hints at imminent engagement.
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London
Arturo Riccardi
Rome
A. Navy
Germans On Defensive As Axis Strikes Fail In Railfront Theater
Reports from the front say Axis efforts dwindle after two days of aerial clashes. Soviet and German dispatches describe tank and aircraft maneuvers west of the Russian lines, while a Red army counterattack repelled a temporary German push costing about 300 men, five tanks, and two planes.
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Ak Udal
T . Battlefront
Attu Veterans Arrive in San Francisco for Recovery
Nearly 400 Attu veterans arrive in San Francisco and head to Letterman General Hospital to recover from gunshot wounds frostbite and extreme cold. They describe hardships in the fight against Japan and many cannot walk due to frostbitten feet from the invasion landing.
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San Francisco
The
Attu
Letterman General Hospital
UAW Considers Labor Legion for Returning Soldiers
The United Automobile Workers executive committee adopted a resolution urging CIO study of organizing a Labor Legion for returning U S soldiers. UAW President R J Thomas said a Flint Michigan local requested the Labor Legion to counter the American Legion's perceived reactionary influence.
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Toronto
United Automobile Workers’ International Executive Committee
CIO
United States
UAW
R. J. Thomas
Flint
Michigan
Labor Legion
American Legion
Kermit Roosevelt Dies in Alaska at 53
Major Kermit Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt died June 4 in Alaska. The War Department had no immediate cause or assignment details. He had been on duty in Alaska for months and had previously served with the British army in World War I before joining the U.S. Army.
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Washington
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska
War Department
Roosevelt
Department
United States
United States Army
Roosevelt Grandson In Accident Kills Playmate
William Donner Roosevelt aged 10 accidentally shot and killed Lewis Hutchinson aged 11 with a .22 rifle at the Roosevelt family home in Philadelphia. Coroner W J Rushong investigated the incident at the home of Elizabeth Donner Winthrop, the mother of the boy.
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Philadelphia
William Donner Roosevelt
Col
Elliott Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lewis Hutchinson
W. J. Rushong
Roosevelt
Elizabeth Donner Winthrop
Elliott
Coliseum Theatre Closes After 33 Years in Douglas
W. D. Gross owner of the Coliseum Theatre in Douglas announces permanent closure after 33 years due to declining patrons and rising operating costs.
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Coliseum Theatre
Douglas
W. D. Gross
Coliseum
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