Molotov predicts trouble for Nazis in growing Allied front
In Moscow Stalin made a rare public appearance as Molotov told the Supreme Soviet that Washington and London are giving serious attention to a second front. He warned that four common enemies will soon feel the impact of Russia Britain and the United States military cooperation. The Libyan desert and Crimean fronts remain hazardous as Sevasto pol defenses hold and Tobruk siege begins.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Stalin
Molotov
Supreme Soviet Council
Washington
London
Russia
Britain
United States
Crimean
Sevastopol
Ritchie
Tobruk
Chinese Believe Japs May Strike Reds
Chinese reports say Japan has massed nearly a million troops in Manchuria and may target Russian Siberia in July. Neutral observers doubt an immediate push, suggesting Japan may seek a security zone around Japan while awaiting German momentum against Russia. Chinese forces continue to resist multiple invading columns across eastern and southern provinces.
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Japan
Manchuria
Russian Siberia
Russia
Chungking
South Seas
China Front
Keens Records Help Replacing Lost War Bonds
The postmaster urges Defense Savings Bond holders to keep a separate record of each bond showing date of issue and serial number. It advises noting owner and co owner or beneficiary names if any. Replacement will be issued even without such a record, but keeping it aids faster recovery.
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United States Defense Savings
Registration Date of Younger Men Set
The fifth registration under the Selective Service Act is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, from 8 am to 8 pm. Men aged eighteen and nineteen must register, though they are not expected to be called until age twenty. Those born on or after June 1, 1922 and on or before June 30, 1924 are required to register. Mrs. Les Nygren arrived Monday evening from Sitka to visit her family.
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Les Nygren
Sitka
Tokyo Debates Churchill Visit Aims And Implications
Tokyo officials waver over Churchill’s White House trip with mixed readings. Some call it a mere publicity gesture, others predict talks on a second front in Europe, and a third view sees it as signaling an imminent Allied crisis.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Churchill
White House
Europe
Governor bans all fireworks for Alaska Fourth of July
Governor Ernest Gruening issues a proclamation asking mayors and councils to forbid sale and use of fireworks in Alaska on Independence Day to deter sabotage. City Council echoes the move, citing crowd safety and community welfare this year.
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Territory
Alaska
Alaska Defense Command
Ernest Gruening
Territory of
Juneau
Food Sale for Red Cross Center at Library
The Emblem Club sponsors a Food Sale Saturday 2 to 5 PM at the Library to raise funds for the new Red Cross Center at the old Indian School. Mrs Ed Locken left Monday to visit her parents in Tacoma.
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RED Cross Center
Emblem Club
New Red Cross Center
Old Indian School
Ed Locken
W. C. DeSpain
Tacoma
Ion Mining Suspended Work During War Effort
The House voted to suspend annual assessment work requirements on unpatented mining claims for the duration of the war. The government has already taken over the property and the suspension previously extended through 1943.
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Associated? eBress
Fog Delays Aleutian Battle Developments
Secretary of War Stimson announced in Washington that Japanese losses in the Pacific have temporarily reduced the threat to the Pacific Coast. Information from War and Navy Departments says the Japanese have made only a very small landing on the Aleutian Islands. Fog and bad weather continue to obscure North Pacific developments, limiting eye to eye contact between American and Japanese forces.
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Associated Press
Stimson
Washington
Pacific
War and
Navy Departments
Aleutian Islands
North Pacific
Aleutians
Petersburg Proclaims Fireworks Ban During War Emergency
Mayor Ed Locken issues a prohibition on sale or use of fireworks within Petersburg Alaska under a 1941 emergency ordinance. The measure follows a governor request for a Fourth of July without fireworks and calls for strict enforcement and public cooperation.
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Ed Locken
Petersburg
Alaska
Willkie Declares No More Politics
Wendell L. Willkie, former Republican presidential candidate, said he doubts he will seek public office again. He cited deep interest in certain issues and a desire to keep advocacy free of self interest.
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Willkie
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Shipping losses alarm UN leaders, Curtin warns
Prime Minister Curtin of Australia said heavy shipping losses are beginning to alarm heads of the United Nations, prompting concern over wartime supply routes and ocean risks. The statement was issued from Melbourne on June 19.
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Melbourne
Curtin
Australia
United Nations
More Money for Red Cross Fund Exceeds Petersburg Quota
A Minstrel Show by the Hospital Guild raised 192.26 dollars last spring and turned over to the Red Cross War Relief Fund. Petersburg contributions total 1 932 26 dollars, surpassing the 1 500 dollar quota for the area.
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Hospital Guild
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Petersburg
Puhrs Move Into Treten Home Early This Week
Mr and Mrs John Puhr have rented the home of Mrs Mamie Treten and moved in early this week.
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John Puhr
Mamie Treten
Prague radio reports Heydrich assassin inquiry ends in crisis
Prague radio announces two hours after a German ultimatum expired the Czech resistance killed Heydrich. Uprising threats followed as rebels hid in a church in Prague and faced arrest.
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Urich
Europe
Hawkman
Prasgue
Prague
Heydrich
Japanese ships damaged in Aleutians report
War Department announced Friday three Japanese cruisers a destroyer a gunboat and a transport were damaged by Army and Navy aircraft near the Aleutian Islands. A separate telegram approved by General Arnold claimed Glenn L Martin bombers sunk a cruiser and torpedoed a Japanese carrier.
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Associated Press
War Department 1
Aleutian Islands
Glenn L. Martin Company
California
War Department
Arnold
Scrap Rubber Drive Aids War Effort Nationwide
Campaigns to collect scrap rubber spread across the United States to ease a tense shortage. Standard Oil California Petersburg station and Union Oil collectors will haul donations to Fryer’s or the Telephone Exchange, with pickup for large amounts. Payments of 1 cent per pound offered. profits shared by Red Cross US C and Navy Relief Fund. End date is June 30, urging prompt participation.
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United
Standard Oil Company of
California
Petersburg Station
Petersburg
Union Oil Company
Fryer
Standard Oil Station
Fryer’s
Telephone Exchange
Red Cross
Navy Relief Fund
Europe
Halibut Fishing Window Extended by Commission
The International Fisheries Commission moved the halibut closing time in Areas One and Two from midnight June 25 to midnight June 29. The extension allows four additional days of fishing. The action affects all licensed halibut anglers operating in these zones.
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International Fisheries Commission
Unemployment Official Visits Local Office and Friends
Jack Riggs from the Unemployment Commission in Juneau spent a few hours in town this week. He conferred with C. A. Wilder on business and called on old friends Mr. and Mrs. George J. Beck.
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Jack Riggs
Office of the Unemployment Commission
Juneau
C. A. Wilder
George J. Beck
Japanese air strength reported in China and Burma theaters
Rumors and intelligence claims suggest Japan now fields about 1500 aircraft in China and Burma, with 300 in China. Observers note a surge in air movements toward Canton and Hankow as part of a broader effort to seal Eastern China provinces Chekiang and Kiangsi.
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Siberia
China
Burma
Canton
Chekiang
Kiangsi
Alaska War Council Formed for Territory Defense
Secretary Ickes directs immediate Alaska War Council to mobilize civilian manpower and resources for full defense. Governor Grueving chairs, coordinating with military authorities to align federal and civil efforts with military needs for Arctic preparedness and civilian safety.
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Washington
Alaska War Council
Alaska
Sand and Sand Piles urged for fire defense
Director of Defense George Buck urges residents to stock dry sand for incendiary bomb threats. He stresses having pails of sand at strategic home locations to fight fires and protect neighbors during bombing scenarios.
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George Buck
Two Women Injured In Taxi Crash Near Dairy
Mrs. Conrad Lee and Mrs. Hilmer Peterson were injured when a north bound taxi driver Dave Helberg lost brakes on a narrow road opposite Max Tinsen Dairy. The taxi skidded into a car driven by Aril Mathisen and struck a light pole. Lee suffered head injuries and shock while Peterson was bruised. both are recovering at home.
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Conrad Lee
Hilmer Peterson
Dave Helberg
Maxtinsen Dairy
Ari] Mathisen
Ms. Lee
Peterson
Churchill Roosevelts Talks Stir War Front Plans
Churchill crossed the Atlantic again to confer with President Roosevelt in Washington amid talk of opening a second front in Europe. The White House stressed secrecy as military leaders accompany Churchill and rumors grow that key decisions about Allied strategy and support for the Middle East will be discussed.
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Waimé
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Europe
White House
Churchill
Statenes
Alan Francis Brooke
Imperial General, Staff
Hastings Ismey
War Cabinet
United States
Hitler
Sevastopol
Severnaya Bight
Tito
Great Black Sea
Seige
Crimea
Ifot.a. Nazi
London
Middle ‘East
Libya
Egypt
Yrakes
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Mediterranean
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