Uncertain contract terms spark miner fines claim
Harold L. Ickes announced fines of 1 per cent for 530,000 participants in a strike. He said deductions would come from miners pay envelopes and funds distributed to organizations, framing the action as part of an ongoing contract dispute between government and operators. Strikes began Tuesday and continued through the week.
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Trator
Harold L. Ickes
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Biners
Byrnes Plans Central War Policy Office to Speed Action
Drafted on the home front James F Byrnes outlines a plan to reduce interagency friction and consolidate war policy. He proposes a single central committee pair to coordinate testimony and avoid duplicative hearings between executive and legislative branches.
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Hus
Byrnes
Gatlon
Reme
Bombers Hit Japanese Base in Solomons Strike
Heavy bombers and fighters reportedly attacked a Japanese air base in the central Solomons. The report notes Allied air forces led the strike and indicates significant enemy air activity in the area.
Italy Enters Fourth Year Of War Today
In Bern on June 10 1940 Italy begins its fourth year of war amid rising rifts between Mussolini’s Fascists and the public. Observers warn invasion remains possible while morale, not numbers, appears the main casualty as open discontent grows and calls for rallying to the House of Savoy intensify.
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Bern
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Victor Emmanuel
House of Sia
Sicily
Europe
Africa
Tornado Damages Naval Air Station Injuring Two Pilots
A small tornado struck the Naval Air Station near Olath e Kano on a Wednesday, injuring two pilots who landed during the storm. Several planes aloft were damaged and tied up aircraft were torn from moorings, but no buildings or other installations were harmed.
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Kano
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Here
Willkie’s World Trip Reveals U S Good Will Reservoir
Rev. T Sisterson reports on Wendell Willkie’s 31000 mile 49 day journey to Egypt Turkey the Middle East Russia Yakutsk and China. Willkie’s key finding is America’s vast global goodwill rooted in non aggression and the need for fair deals in the conflict with wartime allies Stalin Chiang Kai Shek and Montgomery impressed by work ethic. Honey Grove visitors Buster Anderson Leonard and Plumer Dawson join Bondah Lions Club briefing.
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Turkey
Middle East
Russia
Yakutsk
China
United States
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Willkie Wa
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Plumer Dawson
Honey Grove
Four Indictments Returned by Grand Jury in June Term
A grand jury returned four true bills at the Sixth District Court for the June term. Indictments name Willie Porter for assault and theft charges, Leonard Southerland for forging instruments, George Dinkin for attempted murder, and Pat O Cannon in connection with the Delbert Houston death at the Nook Cafe in Honey Grove. The jurors recessed until June 18 for the next term proceedings.
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A. H McDonald
Willie Porter
Fuhae
Mussolini Nears Timely End He Deserves
Washington June 10 Secretary of State Jaull asserts the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini is rapidly approaching the timely end which he deserves.
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Mussolini
Wadhington
Jaull
Benito Mussolini
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
Fort Worth June 10 cattle sales show 1400 U P cattle and 500 calves. Steady to weak across grades with steel’s and yearlings 14.50, fat cows 13.00, cutters 9.60, calves 14.25, hogs 1000 head. Steady to 25 cents. top butchers 14.00, good butchers 24.00, packing sows 13.25.
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Fort Worth
U.P
MacArthur Discusses War Efforts With Australian Leaders
Allied commander Gen Douglas MacArthur met with Prime Minister John Curtin in Sydney on Tuesday for talks that accompanied by statements from officials. He and Curtin discussed intensified Allied strength in the Southwest Pacific and future actions as U S and Australian leaders coordinate war efforts.
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John Curtin
A. Canberra
Chester Weinitz
Nimitz
Vno
Berkeley
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Curtin Oat
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Pacific
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MacArthur
Far East
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U S
China
Claire Chennault
14Th Aire Force
Chin
Washington
Chinault
Stilwell
London
Lord Gowrie
Lord Wakhurst
New South Wales
Ured
Yanks Search For Jap Survivors On Attu Island
American forces sweep Attu to locate enemy survivors and prepare permanent housing and defenses on the Aleutian island as announced by Secretary T. H. Thinsem. The operation aims to secure the island following combat in the Aleutians.
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Attu Island
Washington
Attu
Aleutian
Thinsem
Six Key German Airdromes Hit by Red Bombers
Russian and German reports describe a large air raid on six German airdromes east of Leningrad aimed at disrupting preparations for a summer offensive. The blows damaged or destroyed 150 to 160 planes, with attacks on Volkhovo near Leningrad and Kronstadt area, plus raids on fuel and ammunition stores. The Soviet and German notes indicate intensified raids along the Bryansk Orely sector as part of preparatory operations.
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ansk-Ore
Brazos River District Warned Over Private Power Deal
In Austin June 10, Brazos River Conservation District directors were told no federal funds would follow if they sold power to a private utility. Testimony showed a $405,000 loss over two years for not selling to a private company and noted arrears of $73,160 from the Brazos River Electrical Transmission Cooperative. The district operates Morris Sheppard Lake in Parker County.
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Possum Kingdom Joom
Pat
Pinty County
Appeal Urges Women to Help Make Surgical Dressings
A Red Cross surgical dressing drive in Bonham appeals to women to donate time and dressings. Myssick Saunder and supervisor Ray Cielmann urge participation to meet quotas. Workrooms at the Firemen's Club offer morning and afternoon shifts, with flexible attire and no need for a white uniform.
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Ray Cielmann
Red
Fannin County
Alwaye
City Hill
Saunders
Diemann
Uruguay Recognizes French Committee Regime
Uruguay acknowledges the French national committee of liberation in Algiers as France’s government and becomes the first nation to accept the regime formed by de Gaulle and Giraud. The move follows a June report from Montevideo noting the recognition by the South American country.
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Uruguay
French National Committee of Liberation
Algiers
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Chartenor
Maniles de Gaulle
Henri Honore
Giraud
U S Assembles Mightiest Fleet For War Action
The United States readies a vast naval force for a new South Pacific campaign. Secretary Knox disclosed a bold shift in war plans as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz leads the massive fleet toward potential action. The announcement, made at a Naval Academy graduation, signals intensified operations across allied theaters.
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U.P
South Pacific
Knox
Jes
Evelt- Churchill
Adiirai
Medeet
Lev Vistelle
Euganote
Ilaese
Prisoner Captured After Week Of Illegal Freedom
McEachern, the man who escaped custody a week earlier, was recaptured between Keene and Bean after a period on the run. He was brought to Johnson County for questioning by Sheriff Oran Smith, Texas Rangers, and other officers about crimes committed since his escape.
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Jes Reacer
McBachern
Prosun Parm
Keene
Bean
Mec Biachern
Eal
Wevera
McEachern
Johnson County
Oran Smith
Texas Rangers
Spain Recognizes Argentina Government In Madrid
Spain on June 10 officially recognized the new government of Argentina. Diplomatic sources in Madrid report the move confirms Buenos Aires’ leadership and strengthens bilateral ties.
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Spain
Argentina
Bombing Campaigns Escalate in Mediterranean and Beyond
Allied air offensive intensifies with mass bombings in Pantelleria and Sicily as Axis defenses and German forces face renewed pressure. RAF operations pause briefly amid broader European theater activity while Rommel boosts French coast defenses. Soviet air battles claim heavy losses for Germany as Allies plan Pacific moves with Curtin declaring Australia safe from invasion.
Air Action In Pacific Faced By Severe Weather
A military update from the Pacific reports weather hampering air operations including bomber flights over Nabire and Munokwari and a Liberator attack on the port of Nabire. The Liberator also targeted Unear island as reconnaissance and limited strikes continued along the New Guinea coast.
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Avetrana
Andea
Linstead
New Guinea
Lothdee
Ain
Sthmus Co
New Genea
Nabire
Unear Island
Bismarck Sea
Weather update for East Texas with scattered storms
Little temperature change this afternoon and tonight. Scattered thundershowers expected, mainly in the southwest portion. The rain air mass moves in around noon or early this evening.
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Texas
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