FDR and Churchill Hold War Strategy Talks in Washington
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill pursued their war strategy conferences in Washington with aims to concentrate Allied power on the enemy. Officials offered little detail, noting only broad reviews of lend-lease, combined staff, and Anglo American production, shipping, and munitions, amid ongoing secrecy.
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Coast Convoy System Began on U S East Coast
Washington reports the navy has started coastwise convoys of merchant ships protected by fast warships. The system has operated about 30 days and may expand to Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean as more anti submarine craft arrive. Since war began 290 ships have been routed on the American side of the Atlantic. East coast convoys were ordered after four months of practice.
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Hopkins declares U S will aid Russia on battlefield
Harry Hopkins told a New York rally that President Roosevelt authorized him to say the United States would provide aid on the battlefield and that the Russian front would not fail. He predicted a second front, perhaps a third and fourth, to pressure Hitler while Allied air forces destroy cities. Hopkins praised Allied resolve and predicted Mussolini would fall under attack.
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Russian Fascist Gets 5 Years as Axis Spy
Hartford June 22. Count Anastase A. Vanslatsky, Russian Fascist leader, is sentenced to five years in prison and fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to transmit military secrets to the Axis. Co-defendants Ebell and Molighn pleaded not guilty with trial set for July 15. others named include Dr Otto Willumeil and Wilhelm Kunze, with Willumeil already pleading guilty.
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Laval Praises Axis and Calls French Labor for Germany
Vichy leader Pierre Laval openly endorsed Germany and urged French workers to join German factories and mines to aid the Axis. He argued that Bolshevisation of Europe demands collaboration with Germany and Italy, seeking a permanent peace and a new European order under the Axis. He cited labor shortages in Germany and suggested German acceptance of French workers and prisoners would aid peace efforts.
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East Lags in Rubber Drive as War Effort Slows
Washington reports the rubber collection drive reached its halfway point with eastern states lagging. William R. Boyd Jr. says western regions per capita outstrip the East, citing Arizona towns at 40 pounds per cap, New York City under an ounce. He argues rural communities understand the war and sacrifices save American lives.
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Doubling of WAACs Planned As Army Calls Grow
Washington report stresses urgent push to double and possibly triple the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps by winter. War Department officials note WAAC plans quickly outgrew initial blueprints as requests pour in from GHQ and commands across forces from coast artillery to cavalry for detachments to aid wartime operations.
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Axis Tanks Mass for Invasion of Egypt
Cairo dispatch reports Axis forces massing near Capuzzo after hammering Tobruk. Rommel presses toward the frontier as Britain and ally units clash at Sidi Azeiz. Observers warn reinforcement delays from the United States could leave Egypt vulnerable, with a strike at the Nile valley seen as imminent.
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German blitz crushes Tobruk in swift daylight strike
Cairo June 22 German assault on Tobruk delivered a rapid, decisive blow that overwhelmed British defenses in a flash. Paratroopers and Rommel s tanks rushed the waterfront destroying ships and coastal craft as debris and smoke marked the port assault.
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Dorothy Man Given Medal For Heroism
The War Department awarded soldier medals to two enlisted men for heroism in rescuing two fellow soldiers from drowning in a creek south of Bernice, Louisiana, last September. James E. Carrow and Sgt Harvey H. White earned the honors while on a patrol during maneuvers. Carrow listed Middleport, Ohio as birthplace and Captain, West Virginia as enlistment residence. White listed Dorothy, West Virginia as birthplace and enlistment residence, now at Fort Custer, Michigan.
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Oregon Calm Despite Japs Sub Shelling
Oregon residents remained grim but unafraid after Japanese submarine shells landed on a sandy Oregon beach near Seaside. The event, lasting about fifteen minutes, caused no damage or casualties according to a fourth army communique.
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Permanent Gas Rations Delayed On East Coast
Washington reports the start of permanent gasoline rationing for the east coast has moved from July 15 to July 22. The registration date is postponed from July 1 to a later time yet to be decided, with motorists urged to use car sharing to reduce consumption. The emergency program will run an extra week beyond July 15, and remaining coupons will be increased to six rations from three for six weeks, while the double value plan may end July 15.
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Britons Rally in Faith After Tobruk Collapse and Libyan Setbacks
In London protesters blame the Churchill government as Tobruk falls and German advances threaten Alexandria and Suez. Churchill travels to the United States with Roosevelt while Attlee signals a Libyan campaign statement. MPs vow sharper scrutiny of Libyan strategy and leadership.
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Ten Million German Casualties Claimed
Moscow reports the Soviet Union says 16,000,000 German troops were dead wounded or missing in the first year of the Soviet invasion. Russia says 4,500,000 Soviet soldiers were likewise dead wounded or missing in the same period. The communique notes at least 3,500,000 German casualties were killed.
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Germans Claim Lone Shore Fort Sevastopol Breakthrough
Moscow reports German forces renew offensive on Kharkov front and push to Sevastopol. Communiques note fierce fighting, coastal fort captured, and heavy German casualties estimated around 100,000 as Russians resist at the Crimean naval base amid ongoing street battles and aerial support.
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Civil defense tests prep for 57 Boston area blackout
Civilian defense officials worked to tighten efficiency after today's daylight air raid test, the largest on the east coast since the war. Preparations continue for tomorrow night s blackout covering 57 cities and towns in the Boston area at 10 50 PM. The hub test occurred at 11 56 AM EWT lasting 15 minutes.
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Treasury uncovers 10 million secret hoard tied to Blackmer
Secretary Morgenthau announced a 10 million stash of securities and cash tied to Henry M Blackmer, hidden in New York banks under coded names. Blackmer, linked to the Teapot Dome affair, fled in 1921 and was sought as a witness against Albert Fall. He lived in France and is believed in Switzerland.
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Argentine Chief May Resign Post
Buenos Aires July 22 The newspaper Critica says President Roberto Ortiz who suffers partial blindness plans to resign. Doctors debated whether to operate with Ramon Castroviejo in Buenos Aires or Miami. Acting President Ramon S Castillo would lead as Argentina remains tied to Pan American diplomacy.
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