RAF Bombers Hit Northern France and Invading Coast
British air forces blasted railway targets in northern France and pounded the invasion coast with heavy bombs. The RAF claimed a fierce sweep across the Channel with 12 German planes destroyed and air battles leaving German losses at 19 fighters yesterday and last night while British losses included two bombers and one fighter. The campaign, described as bringing England near total air supremacy, continued into the 13th night of operations.
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Air Ministry
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England
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U S Fleet Chief Warns of Emergency and Canceled Visits
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander of the U S fleet, said America is in an emergency that may lead to war. He noted the July Fourth naval visits to mainland ports are canceled to focus on urgent duties.
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Longer Trainee Period Is Seen By Army Chief
Washington June 23 Gen George C Marshall army chief of staff said the army sees the need to keep selective service trainees on duty beyond one year. Secretary Knox ordered marine reserves to sign agreements to stay in service for the duration of the emergency. Stand by orders and a recommendation to extend reserves past one year followed. Congressional action would be required to make retention possible.
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Marine Corps
War Department
Roosevelt
National Guard
Scio
Marshall
California pilot boat runs aground near Golden Gate
In San Francisco on June 23 the pilot boat California struck rocks off the Golden Gate while taking pilots to foreign ships. Pilot commissioners could not determine how she grounded. The 125 foot vessel sat wedged between two rocks near the St Francis Yacht Club as clear weather and calm seas prevailed and a warning buoy lay nearby.
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California
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St. Francis
Atlantic patrol escorts British ships to Africa
A group of U.S. warships escorted about 80 British merchantmen toward the west coast of Africa before British took over. Four British tankers were sunk after the Americans left. The operation used American carriers and destroyers to protect planes and detect German raiders, with close coordination among Bermuda port starts and Atlantic routes.
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Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Washington
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Africa
U.S
Bermuda
North Atlantic
Halifax
U. S
Japs to Declare Attitude Today
Tokyo reports a government declaration on Japan’s stance toward the Russo German war. Premier Kanooye and cabinet leaders met with the emperor outlining military and political views. A cabinet session is planned for Tuesday with a cautious outline of Japan’s course to be announced thereafter.
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Domel Wireless
Prince Fumimaro Kanooye
Admiralty
Prince Kanoye
Europe
Domei
Robert Craigie
Osashi
Navy Moves to End San Francisco Strike
San Francisco June 23 Civil service rolls were opened for machinists to break a seven week strike by CIO and AFL workers delaying warships and freighters in the bay area. Rear Admiral J W Greenslade announced the move after daylong talks failed to bring workers back pending further negotiations.
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Weer Navy
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J. W. Greenslade
12Th Naval District
Overtime in the Rumor MillsEditorial Debunks Nazi Soviet Discord Rumors
Tomorrow's New Masses editorial argues there is no discord between Nazism and the Soviet Union, denouncing secret rumors spread by the press as false and claiming Soviet unity and strength despite rumors from London Berlin and Washington. The piece cites the Soviet news agency and criticizes dope stories about strained relations.
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Soviet Union
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Berlin
Washington
Baltic Revolt Threatens Soviet Union Across Baltic States
Reports from Helsinki and Baltic exiles say revolts or uprisings were imminent in Lithuania Latvia and Estonia as Nazi forces advance toward Leningrad. Latvia is under martial law while Finland vows neutrality and protests bombing of British targets by Soviet planes.
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Leningrad
Russia
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Koenigsberg
East Prussia
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Pavel Orlny
Moscow
British Forces Reach Palmyra in Syria
British motorized columns after 130 miles over desert trails reach Palmyra in the Syrian desert, meeting resistance from a Vichy column. Allied forces in contact with Vichy troops west of Damascus. British Free French occupy Damascus. next move is a pincers thrust on Beirut with offensives toward Babul and Mordjayoun-Sidon. French aircraft slow advance, reporting naval exchanges off Beirut.
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Babul
Mordjayoun
Sidnn
Vlehy
Trad
Spanish May Send Force to Aid Reich
Generalissimo Francisco Franco summoned an urgent cabinet meeting as a government spokesman said no definite decision on sending a voluntary expeditionary force to aid Germany against the Russians. He stressed Spain would be fighting not for others but against the country they fought in the civil war.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Germany
U S Officially Puts Sympathy With Russians
Washington June 23. The United States officially aligns with Soviet Russia in the war with Germany and contemplates lease lend or other aid if Russia requests it. Sumner Welles briefs that Communistic dictatorship is as intolerable as Nazi rule, while Hitler’s forces remain the primary threat to the Americas. Russia may seek release of frozen assets and defense materials. U.S. jurisdiction on licenses for defense exports remains under review.
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U. S
Russia
Germany
Red Forces
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Adolf Hitler
Americas
Welles
Ferry pilots offered $1500 monthly in transatlantic runs
New York June 23 INS TWA recruiting Attero service of Montreal for ferrying bombers across the Atlantic offers pilots with 600 hours flying experience $1500 a month plus $2500 after 10 trips and $4000 after 25 trips. Co pilots with 490 hours earn $1200 base with $2000 and $4000 bonuses. navigators receive $900 with $1200 and $2400 bonuses. Capt W G Golien, chief pilot of TWA western division, leads drive.
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Atlantic
TWA
Attero Service
Montreal
W. G. Golien
Secret Weapon Withheld From U S Senators Told
Washington dated June 23. War Undersecretary Patterson told the senate military affairs committee a group of persons blocks the U S from obtaining a vital secret weapon by demanding a price far above cost. Government lacks power to seize blueprints under existing law. Patterson urged quick passage of a property seizure bill. He did not identify the weapon or its owners. Roosevelt would back seizure powers for private property including patents.
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Robert J. Patterson
Patterson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Roosevelt
German Drive Routs Soviet Defenses Near Brest Litovsk
Berlin says the drive continues on schedule as Soviet lines falter across a 2500 mile front. Brest Litovsk falls to German forces amid heavy fighting. Soviet losses mount with hundreds of tanks and planes reportedly destroyed and thousands of Germans captured. Moscow admits the fortress fallen while claiming overall resistance remains.
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Black Seas
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Brest- Litovsk
Red Army
Moscow
Shaulai
Lithuanian
Grodno
Vladimir
Poland
Brest-Litovsk
High Command
Plans Form For New Navy Housing In South Charleston
Plans for a 400 family housing project for naval defense workers in South Charleston appear likely with federal approval expected this week and summer construction eyed. The site near Sun e Memorial Park in Jefferson district Spring Hill, about 30 acres, is favored by Defense Housing Coordinator C F Palmer agents. Navy officials reportedly asked for 750 houses as an extension of defense housing under the Lanham act funding.
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Roosevelt
Kanawha Valley
U. S.: Housing Authority
Defense Housing
C. F. Palmer
USHA
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