Midway naval clash praised but major threat seen
The editor notes Allieds see the Midway engagement as war turning point with Nimitz's praise. the week’s war news also highlights Cologne and Essen raids. Obituary for Glenn C. Haynes underscores his WWI leadership and Iowa penitentiary role. Thurman Arnold warns of international cartels shaping postwar peace. Public notices list unclaimed bank checks to be turned over. WAAC girdles signal new army clothing designs for women’s corps.
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Glenn C. Haynes
Haynes
Iowa
State
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
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Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
Quartermaster Division
Hitler Warns He May Take French Rule
London reports Adolf Hitler warned Pierre Laval Germany will take necessary measures to suppress anti Nazi outbreaks in France. Otto Abetz delivered a note demanding immediate actions, signaling Gestapo style control over France if Paris cannot curb resistance.
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Adolf Hitler
Pierre Laval
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France
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Jean Francois Darlan
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Paris
Otto Abetz
Reich
Heinrich Himmler
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Treasury study plans cancellation of 1941 income taxes
Washington notes officials weighing a plan to cancel taxes on 1941 income by applying 1941 taxes to 1942, then providing a 1943 clean slate. Taxpayers would not owe back 1941 taxes, effectively receiving a credit, while current year payments continue. The aim is pay-as-you-earn without hardship, with eventual offset from inheritance taxes to limit government loss.
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Treasury Studies
Washington
Treasury
The
Terrific Mystery Blast Rocks London District
An explosion in the Elephant and Castle area of London killed at least eleven people and injured many others. The blast at about 9 25 p m damaged homes and offices south of London Bridge drawing ambulances and search crews. Officials opened an inquiry amid speculation over German attack or a time bomb.
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London Bridge
Haegg appoints three to Linn OCD reorganization
Linn county chairman Henry Haegg names O F Paulsen as emergency public works service chair and S W Saylor to the control committee. Bob Vinch, ex police chief, to run the civilian defense office in the courthouse basement as part of a broader county setup overhaul. Haegg aims for minimal public disruption and functional civilian defense services. Also moves Linn sugar rationing to Memorial building auditorium.
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Linn County
Henry Haegg
O. F. Paulsen
Emergency Public Works Service Committee
S. W. Saylor
Emergency Public Works Service
Paulsen
Haegg
Bob Vinch
Defense Council
Memorial Building
Bomb Blast Hits Rennes Anti Bolshevik Regional HQ
A planted bomb exploded Saturday at the headquarters of the French anti Bolshevik volunteers region in Rennes. There were no casualties but the building was heavily damaged.
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Vichy
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Rennes
Conferees Fail In Agreement On Wheat Sale
Washington AP report: a conference committee could not agree on an amendment to the 680 million farm appropriation bill allowing government sales of surplus wheat for livestock feed at about 83 cents a bushel and sent the measure back to the House. Senate adoption of the amendment offered a tentative administration victory but faces renewed dispute.
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House
Senate
Senate-House
Farm Security Organization
Myrna Loy Weds Chicago Ad Executive John D. Hertz Jr
Film star Myrna Loy marries John D. Hertz Jr an advertising executive and son of Chicago’s Hertz family. The ceremony at the groom’s sister’s home was conducted by Justice Ferdinand Pecora with only close family present. A brief reception followed before the couple departed for an undisclosed honeymoon.
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Myrna Loy
John D. Hertz
Robert Leylan
State Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Hertz
Buchanan and Company
Arthur Hornblow, Jr
Receivership Halts Army Tent Output
New York article notes that production of several million dollars of army tents stopped due to voluntary receivership of George R Burrows Inc with plants in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The War Production Board seeks to reopen the Brooklyn factory where 500 workers were employed on government supplied canvas. An appeal to President Roosevelt to have the army seize the company was made by S S Harvey Fosner attorney for local 350 of the Allied Bedding Curtain and Drapery Workers union.
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Brookyn
War Production Board
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Army
S&s
Harvey Fosner
Allied Bedding
Tank Battles Roil Libyan Desert Near Tobruk
British armored forces launch a two day counter offensive against Rommel in the Libyan desert southwest of Tobruk. The clash centers on Devils Cauldron as tanks and artillery roar, with Rommel throwing in his remaining forces to stem the British drive east of Knightsbridge.
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Erwin Rommel
Tobruk
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Devil's Cauldron
Neil M. Ritchie
el Gazala
Bir Hacheim
Egypt
Suez Canal
RAF Opens Week With Fresh Assaults On Nazi Coast
English coast observers report a renewed RAF blitz across a 275 mile front from Brittany to Dunkirk. Bombers and fighters hit invasion ports as air ministers tally seven days of hell with thousands of tons of explosives dropped on German targets and French coast defenses.
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Dunkirk
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Calais
Auto Use Stamp To Be Required in Rationing of Gas
Washington AP five dollar federal automobile tax stamps go on sale June 10 at post offices and IRS offices. Possession of the stamp will be needed to obtain new gasoline rationing cards and identify the coupon book with the vehicle. The stamp covers the fiscal year starting July 1 and replaces the February 10 issued stamp. It will be gummed on the windshield away from state requirements.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Guy T Helvering
Office of Price Administration
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Nazi Reinforcements Hint New Murmansk Offensive
Strong German reinforcements moved toward the Finnish front as Helsinki reports a possible Axis offensive against Leningrad and the Murmansk railroad within 48 hours. The plan reportedly includes attacks on Leningrad from multiple fronts and along the Baltic coast with new German air and ground forces active near the Karelian isthmus and Lake Ladoga.
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Leningrad
Murmansk
Adolf Hitler
Finland
Baron Gustav
Mannerheim
Baltic Front
Lake Imen
Moscow News urges invasion via RAF havoc amid Russian front strain
In a bold appeal, the Moscow News argues for western Allied invasion to aid Moscow's front, citing RAF strikes on Nazi centers and Stalin’s wartime woes. Front-line reports say Soviet Stormovik air battleships sunk seven German transport ships moving east through the Baltic. Fighting persists around Moscow Leningrad and Kalinin with no decisive battles declared.
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Europe
RAF
Adolf Hitler
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Leningrad
Kalinin
Pacific Battle Marks Momentous Victory Says Nimitz
The Associated Press reports a major Pacific battle near Midway with Japan suffering heavy losses. Admiral Nimitz says two to three Japanese aircraft carriers sunk, multiple ships damaged including three battleships, and transports damaged as U S forces gain substantial progress. Pearl Harbor is partially avenged by a decisive U S naval triumph amid a fierce air and sea engagement.
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Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
the . S. Pacific
Midway Island
Nimitz
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
Midway
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Namitz
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian
Pfari Harbor
Upi
Nique
Moikeng Stowas
Clb
Hoowever
Amerean
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Nimitz Reports Victory After Midway Battle Losses
Admiral Nimitz presents a victory balance sheet from the Midway engagement. He cites enemy losses including carriers and battleships, while noting American aircraft and casualties were light. He stresses continued resolve and the ongoing campaign against Japanese sea power.
Admiral King Praises Midway Defense Efforts
Admiral Ernest J King, commander in chief of the US fleet, sent a message to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz praising the navy, marine corps and coast guard for gallantly repelling the enemy advance on Midway. He salutes American naval and army forces and notes they will make the enemy realize that war is hell.
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Telegraph
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Chester W. Nimitz
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Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Italian Church Bells To Supply Munitions
Rome reports that Italy will repurpose church bells from towers into guns and shrapnel. Officials called the move an unprecedented sacrifice in the country's history.
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