War Department gets largest appropriation in history
June 18 report states the Appropriations Committee approved a $71,000,000 measure for the War Department to fund decisive strategic and plan efforts through the fiscal year ending June 30 1943. The grant covers air power and related costs, with air forces receiving a substantial share. debt and lend lease aids are noted as factors shaping the budget.
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U.P
Hisany
War Department
Prtson
Sicily Naples Targets of 2 Heavy Attacks
Allied headquarters announced daylight bombardment of Sicily with more than 250000 pounds of bombs on Sicilian airfields. British Wellingtons attacked Naples with two ton bombs near Vesuvius. The raids also hit Pompeii and other southern European targets as Western Allied air forces pummeled German fields and rail routes.
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Sicilian
Naples
Europe
Life City
United States
Middle East
Italy
Pompeii
Germany
London
Britain
Berlin
Moscow
Battle over Guadalcanal costs Japan planes and ships
The U S Navy disclosed losses from a dogfight over Guadalcanal in which 77 Japanese planes were shown to have been shot down or damaged. An American merchant ship and barge were also damaged in the clash, with additional American planes reported lost.
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U.P
Guadal
Dama- Navy
Eouth Pacific
Japan
Guadalcanal
Belgians Seized by Conscription Squads to Germany
Conflicting reports say thousands of Belgian men are captured by occupation forces and sent to the Reich for labor. Sources claim up to 500000 Belgians may be moved, with squads patrolling the country to seize able-bodied men and their families face disruption.
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U.P
Germany
Reich Berman
Algiers Reports Turkey Breaks With Vichy Regime
Algiers radio report claimed Turkey severed diplomatic ties with Vichy and may back the French Committee of National Liberation though no confirmation exists. A Turkish embassy spokesman in London doubted the report as ambassador changes were only contemplated. Transocean and other outlets disputed Allied interpretations of Turkish policy as part of wartime nerve warfare.
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Turkey
Vichy
London
Transocean Agency
Ankara
Datelfi
Michy
Turkis
Transocean
Aer Ainst
Axis
Berlin
Unk
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Vichy Bs
Gerlapo
WLB Rejects Lewis Demand For Increases
Washington July 18 The War Labor Board rejected John L. Lewis demand for portal to portal pay in the coal mine dispute final decision. The board maintains its authority and rejects the union push to bypass its system for wage increases.
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Washington
UA the
War Labor Bond
John L. Lewis
Erica
United Mine Workers
John L. Li
War Laber Board
Ag Gus
Marine Killed In Training Plane Crash Near Base
Dan Keith Winters, a Marine aviation trainee at the Naval Air Station Dallas, died Thursday when his plane crashed 15 miles southeast of the station. He was the son of Virgil C. Winters of Burlingame, California.
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Dallas
Dan Keith Winters
Naval Air Station
Here
Virgil C. Winters
Burlingame
Cal
New French Group Formed in North Africa
Algiers reports a third French faction forming in North Africa amid policy shifts and military reorganizations. The movement centers on midline policy debates and a potential change in leadership as centers support a cohesive national committee.
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North Africa
Denies Charges Japan Internees Swapped Food for Whiskey
A wartime official testified that no evidence supported claims Japanese internees at a camp traded food for whiskey. The official said food stalls were not hoarded and denied secreted food amounts. No corroborating proof was presented regarding the alleged exchanges.
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Bove -Gury
Amerwuls
Bombers hit Japanese held town of Ouehihkow in Chungking area
American planes attacked Ouehihkow Tuesday, hitting the warehouse area and starting fires as part of a broader effort to weaken Japanese defenses for a possible land assault by Chiang Kai-shek forces. Stillwell’s 4th Air Force claimed six enemy planes destroyed with no losses to Americans.
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Chungking
Ouehihkow
Lake Tungling
Yangtze
Joseph W Sullwell
Mitchell
Chiang Kai-Shek
Qouchihkow
Kiangs
U.S
Stillwell
China
Lake Tungung
Mitsushin
Shasi
Fort Worth Livestock Market Figures June 18
Market report shows U P cattle 160 and steady pricing. Fort Worth cattle offerings include 300 steers and yearling calves 9 to 18 months with hogs totaling 1000. Butchers 13.90, packing sows 1, 15-20 jower. Top good butchers 12.90.
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U.P
Fort WV
Jeter Family Injured In Crash On 8th Street
Mr and Mrs Jeter and daughter Mary May were injured in a Thursday evening collision with a car driven by Miss Nadine Terry at 8th and Cedar. All received brief hospital treatment, released, and homeward bound. Police noted multiple incidents at the corner prompting new stop signs.
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Mary May
Nadine Terry
8Th
Cedar Streets
Jeter
Nannelee Smith
Terry
8Th Street
Biggerstaff
Allied Liberators Hit Oil Port Boela in New Guinea Action
Allied forces launched a long range Liberator attack against Boela on Ceraam island, a Japanese held oil port north of Darwin. Bombers reported fires at the port and an oil pipeline reaching the sea, with supporting hits on Japanese airdrops and shipping in New Guinea and nearby areas.
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Australia
U.P
Boela
Ceraam Island
Darwin
Port Moresby
Inter
New Guinea
Simoke
New Britain
Ramu
Haiies
Lae
Bena Bena
Asaloka
Atsura
Catalina
Tanggoer
Kai Islands
Sorong
Dutch New Guinea
Cape Gloucester
Marien Harbor
Rooke Island
Pittar Strait
Hunon Peninsula
Huppi
Suidor
Madang
Salamaua
Michigan Stamp Ruse Hits South Bend Shoe Store
A man in South Bend entered a shoe store during the rush week, picked shoes, offered money and a oversized number 17 stamp claiming it was a Michigan stamp. The clerk investigated and found the stamp had been clipped from a newspaper facsimile of a ration book.
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South Bend
Ind
Michigan
Oil Operators Seek Transfer of Production Allowables
East Texas oil operators, led by Bryan Payne of Tyler, plan a Railroad Commission order to shift production allowables from salt water wells to water-free wells. Committee members include Fred Weeks, H. P. Nichols, W L Hubbard, C C Rae, D W Alkens Jr, R F Morgan, M Albertson, C P Morgan, and E Degolyer, with PAW Deputy Admin J. Degolyer at the meeting. The aim is to boost output for Feast Texas given national oil needs.
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Austin
Tex
East Texas
Railroad Commission
Bryan Payne
Tyler
Fred Weeks
H. P. Nichols
W LE. Hubbard
Houston
C C. Rae
Tulsa
Oklo
D. W. Alkens
NLRB Faults House Amendment to Labor Board Funding
The National Labor Relations Board accused the House of curbing NLRB powers by approving an appropriation amendment. Officials said the move would nullify NLRB actions against Henry J Kaiser ship yards in Oregon and Washington. AFL leaders urged suspending the act for the duration as the board charged Kaiser plants with unfair labor practices extending contracts as work force grew.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
House
NLBI
Henry J Kaiser
NLRB
Gerald Riley
John P Frey
American Federation of Labor Metal Trades Council
National Labor Relations Act
Frey
AFL
Kaiser Shipyards
I Oreon
Washigton
Kaiser
Mussolini’s Family Reported Fleeing To Austria
The Moscow radio broadcast reported on Thursday that most members of Premier Benito Mussolini's government have been evacuated to Hungary. Hungary supposedly placed one of its country resorts at their disposal. CBS in New York recorded the Moscow broadcast.
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Benito Mussolini
Hungary
Moscow Radio
CBS
New York
Weather East Texas Thunderstorms Southwest Portion
Scattered thundershowers in the southwest portion. Little change in temperature.
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East
Texas
Russians Repel German Attacks Near Orel and Belgorod
Soviet forces report repelling two major German counter-attacks along the Orel to Belgorod line near Orel as the Kursk area air force strengthens. The Moscow radio notes widespread bombardment and several German assaults repulsed with heavy losses. additional reports mention a U.S. Mint project and a burglary tale.
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Orel-Beeror
Ise
Chemy Airdrome
Thur
Moscow
Reco
Mer
Belgorod
Forge of Amphibious Weapons Shapes Future Navy
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Britain and the Royal Navy shaping future amphibious weapons and combined operations. Mentions Mountbatten, Pantelleria, air force, and the push for faster landings, with quotes about timing and readiness.
Black Hen Lays White Egg Promises Unlikely Reward
A curious saying urges action despite paradox, inviting readers to seize the egg regardless of the hen's color. The line plays on skepticism about appearances versus results and encourages practical pursuit.
Committee Named to Study Veterans Hospital Site
A five member committee was formed at a special meeting Friday morning to explore locating a veterans hospital in the area. Ly veh Arledge, president of the Benham Chamber of Commerce, announced the plan and the group will take steps to secure the facility. Members are Dr A B Kennedy I B Carruth Martin Hassell Dick Saunders and Roy Owens.
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Ly Veh Arledge
Benham Chamber of Commerce
Veterans’ Hospital
A. B Kennedy
I. B. Carruth
Martin Hassell
Dick Saunders
Roy Owens
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