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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1943

Page

3

Lampedusa Surrenders After Heavy Allied Bombardment

Allied forces describe a decisive coastal bombardment and air attacks around Lampedusa and Pantelleria as the island chain yields to the Allied push toward Sicily. Reports say Linosa surrendered with flags flying and that 2,800 Pantelleria prisoners reached the African mainland amid ongoing naval activity.

Lampedusa Paniel- Jerta Ashoe Pantelleria Northwest African Air Force Yeste Linosa

British patrols aid evacuation as ships crippled in Sicily channel

Allied forces patrolled the Sicili straits to cover an evacuation. The enemy fled as British patrols moved on. An Italian communique claimed German planes sank a transport of 1000 tons and 14 landing craft, and damaged cruisers, six merchant ships, and two minor warships in the Sicilian channel.

Sicili Straits Alian Geerman Sieilkmn

Frills Excerpt Details War Time Material Cuts

The article lists wartime simplifications from the OWT affecting everyday goods from birth carriage limits to shoe lashings. It quotes caps on steel copper solder and other materials, noting drastic reductions in production and stricter controls on consumer and industrial items.

Mit OWT Grin Asket

Two Pilots Die In Fighter Crash Near West Point

Two Army pilots were killed when their fighter plane crashed in a swamp near West Point yesterday during a routine flight. The deceased were 24 Lt. Henry J. McCaffrey and 2d Lt. James R. Nall. McCaffrey’s next of kin are listed as his wife Mrs Mary McCaffrey and his parents of Bronx New York. Nall’s parents Mr. and Mrs Leonard Nall live in Mansfield Kentucky.

West Point Army Henry J. McCaffrer James R. Nall McCaffrey Lsted Mary McCaffrey Langley Ketel Hampton L. L and Ales Peter J. McCaffrey Bronx Nall M Leonard FR. Nall Masfield

Labor law changes broaden War Labor Board authority

The reform would empower the War Labor Board with subpoenas and extend government reach to seize mines or plants to prevent production disruption. John Lewis rejects invitations to hearings as unions face wartime labor tensions and potential government seizure of coal mines.

Legation John Lo Lewis WLB Lewis Bren Pr Dent Tekes UMW

Allied Bombing Runs Target German Industrial Centers

Reports from the night raids describe heavy air assaults on Bochum and Dusseldorf Munster, with ground defenses aided by smoke screens. Allies claim multiple German aircraft losses while strike efforts continue against Bremen Kiel and Ruhr targets as Churchill presses the bombing campaign.

Bremen HAF Bochum Ruhr RAF Gunes Lewcaantries To- Jay

Allied air raids target Kiel Bochum and Kiel twice in raids

The report notes Kiel has been raided 74 times, including daylight American attacks and last night’s British round on Bochum. Bochum, near Dortmund, is a major center with 300000 residents and large Krupp armament works, while Kiel has endured 104 raids since the war began and an April 17 assault cost 16 American bombers and 63 German fighters.

Kiel Bochum Germany Caal, Iron and Steel Andust Dortmund Krupp Armament Works

Pope warns against false saviors and revolutionary hope

The Pope denounces deception by false prophets who claim salvation comes from upheaval and revolution. He condemns the idea of salvation through civil insubordination and urges sincere Christian faith over exclusive material gain.

Pope

WLB Renews Controversy Over Possible Veto and Walkouts

The piece discusses whether President action on the measure will avert walkouts, noting the crisis hinges on a timely sign or veto within ten days. It mentions a synthetic substitute produced by an eastern manufacturer as part of the broader context.

King Narrates War Chronicle of Surrender and Bombing

A first person wartime reminiscence describes a tense surrender scene with naval officers and civilians, the arrival of lightnings over a harbor, fighter bombers, and a pattern bombing sequence. The narrator mentions Swordfish aircraft, a Tyralean ally, and a risky plan to deliver a surrender document to proper authorities amid shifting retreat routes.

Toman Anid Berhist Tyralean Vokbows Kyetles Erik Cohen Tate Malta American Hace

Paris Marks Third Anniversary of German Occupation

Allied dispatch from North Africa notes June 14 will mark three years since Paris fell to Germany. French leaders General Charles de Gaulle and General Henri Giraud plan to unite to urge French citizens to fight for Paris and all of France as they work toward liberation.

North Africa Adal Hitler Paris Charles de Gaulle Henri Giraud France

City Raids Net 35 Arrests On Liquor Gambling Loitering

Deputies and city police conducted raids across the city early yesterday arresting 35 individuals on liquor sale gambling and loitering charges. Those held posted bond for municipal court and before Justice of the Peace Chase P Loury amid visits to labs and private premises.

Spe

Humphrey Faces Charge Over Horn Sounding Incident

Humphrey of Lissomville was arrested Saturday for unnecessary sounding of a horn on his automobile. He posted $7 bail for appeal in manic court this morning.

Horn Tooter Humphrey Lissomville

Piles Relief Home Treatment Promoted by Dr Johnson

A 25 year veteran specialist touts a mild painless inexpensive home cure for uncomplicated piles. The Dr Johnson Rectal Clinic offers medicines and guidance through Department 068 at 1324 Main St Kansas City Missouri.

D. A. Johnson Johnson A. Jonson Avery G. A. Johnen G. A. Johnen Rectal Clinic, Dept Main St Kansas City Trea

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