RAF Continues Super Bombing of Nazi Targets
British bombers with American built planes press the Boulogne front with a sandwich formation as 13 German planes and 10 British losses mark seventh night of the new super bomb offensive. Boulogne remains chief target with 150 aircraft involved as Dover reports clear weather and shattering explosions across the channel.
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Teeth Themed Robbery Targets Los Angeles Man
William Bumpass, 44, told police two men accosted him at night and demanded $45 for his new teeth. They threatened to keep the teeth until payment and said they would be at Fifth and Main tomorrow. Det Lieuts Rex Olson and G W Thaxter traced the men. teeth were later found in a men’s room.
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British thrust into Libya sparks fierce tank battle
Cairo June 17 British forces push toward Salam and Capuzzo in a clash that pits hundreds of tanks against Axis troops. American made aircraft claimed to hold German Stuka dive bombers at bay as Royal Air Force planes harass the advance. Reports say gains at Capuzzo and Salum threaten Axis positions amid heavy counter attacks.
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Walter D. Puller, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, told West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio manufacturers that US defense gains surpassed Nazi-effort success in eight years. He cited a 19 billion defense-contract year and urged doubling airplane output and tripling small arms ammunition.
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French drive recaptures Merdjayoun as Damascus region tightens
French dispatches say forces recaptured the Merdjayoun stronghold in Syria and advanced toward the Kuneitra area southeast of Merdjayoun. British reports note heavy fighting and a counterattack while Free French and British troops move toward Damascus hills. Casualty details remain unconfirmed.
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Walkout Protests Transfer of Ships in Baltimore
In Baltimore on June 17 members of the International Longshoremen's Association walked out over ship transfers. International vice president James T. Kelley said about 500 men were affected and that Joseph P. Ryan ordered actions in New York and Galveston Texas. The walkout left the Almirante idle at her pier as unloading began for turnover to the United States Maritime Commission. Kelley said the move was patriotic and workers would sacrifice as needed. Other area leaders noted port employment dropped from 70 to 18 percent amid cuts at Lines Lykes Quaker, Weyerhauser and Calmar fleets.
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Judy Canova's Husband In Guardhouse After Honolulu Wedding
Judy Canova confirms marriage to Corporal James Ripley, an engineer, in Honolulu during her vacation. The couple renewed a romance that began in Florida years ago and wed after Army authorities issued the marriage notice. Ripley, 28, cites avoiding shocking his mother as a reason for the quiet ceremony.
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James Ripley
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Britain Reveals Radio Device as Great Mystery Defense
Britain announces radio location as a key defense against German raiders. Air Chief Marshal Sir Philip Fourbert explains electric waves warn of approaching planes miles away. The device helped win last autumn’s air battles and provides signals on raid direction.
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Aluminum firm denies obstruction in Fontana project delay
Senate defense committee hears Ickes charges against Aluminum Company of America denied by I W Wilson who says the firm aims to meet defense needs. Senator Mead names OPM as possible culprit delaying Fontana hydro plant in North Carolina to boost aluminum output for national defense.
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Pickets Block Gates At Piper Aircraft Plant
Pickets barred the Piper Aircraft gates yesterday after AFL machinists struck a walkout begun Monday in Lock Haven Pennsylvania. Union seeks 55 to 75 cent hourly raises for workers with an offered 10 percent wage increase. conflict involves CIO and AFL leaders and potential mediators.
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Departure Of German Nationals From U S Will Be Controlled
Washington June 7 AP United States border patrols and customs men were ordered to prevent 330 000 German nationals in the United States from leaving pending further instructions. The aim is to enforce Roosevelts foreign funds freezing order and to regulate movement into Mexico and South America amid Axis activity. Consuls and workers of three alleged propaganda agencies were ordered to depart by July 10, with possible allowance for consuls to leave if assets are not seized. Berlin protested the action as despotic while relations with Germany grow tenser.
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Network chiefs accuse FCC of aiming to dominate radio rules
Executives from NBC CBS and others testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee charging the FCC with attempting to control radio regulations. They warned the proposed measures could be disastrous to the industry and urged postponement of the new decoupling and ration rules.
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Glamor Girl No 1 Brady Duff Prazier to Wed Ex Grid Star
Brenda Diana Duff Prazier known as glamor girl No 1 since her 1938 $50,000 debut will marry Shipwreck Kelly a former University of Pennsylvania athlete and ex pro football player. The wedding is set for June, with a fortune payout at age 21 and Kelly currently 30.
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Lee N. Watriss
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U S Plans Ready To Arm Merchant Ships Since 1918
President Roosevelt said the United States has had plans since 1918 to arm American merchant ships. He declined to say if plans had been disclosed and did not indicate Congress had requested arming of the merchant marine.
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Mackenzie King Answers Critics on War Speech
Canadian prime minister Mackenzie King, in New York, defends Canada’s war stance and aid to Britain. He argues Canada acted independently, with freedom for North America, and rejects cash-for-aid criticisms while noting Britain’s needs and U.S. lending.
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Illustrious Admiralty Recounts Narrow Escape at Sea
The Illustrious was attacked in the Mediterranean on January 10. Bombs flooded the engine rooms and fires raged while crews fought to save the ship under collapsing conditions. Aboard, Larry Allen described a bridge escape as Nazi planes rained destruction for seven hours.
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Reich 19 Tenge Over U S Order
Germany declares it will take retaliatory measures against American assets in response to President Roosevelts order freezing German funds in the United States. Berlin cites US provocative acts and notes to German officials, with no specifics on exact countermeasures.
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Reich Is Tense See Page APS Abandon Nei Trade Pact
The Japanese halted talks for a Dutch East Indies trade pact, signaling no change in normal relations. Netherlands East Indies and Japan blamed the negotiations for failing to yield a satisfactory economic agreement, with both delegations expressing regret.
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