Congress Overrides Anti-Strike Bill Veto U.S. Bombers Follow RAF Raid on Ruhr
Allied air offensive intensifies as U S heavy bombers attack Ruhr targets amid fierce German defense. Reports say 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 evacuees flee Ruhr towns while RAF and U S forces sustain heavy losses. German fighters mount counterattacks. Caen air field hit by RAF bombers. Ruhr operations continue with large concentrations of bombs on Elberfeld and surrounding areas. Evacuations, civilian strain, and Ruhr defenses cited by Swiss sources and British air ministry statements.
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Mead Attacks Auto Tax Plan Aimed at Eastern Motorists
Senator Mead labels the five percent use tax on automobiles an as you don t go plan and asks the treasury to withhold enforcement while Congress considers repeal. Eastern lawmakers back him noting taxation without transportation hurts weary constituents. Senator Mead criticizes the tax as unjust and unfair, contrasting impacts on Maine drivers with heavier limits than in Oklahoma.
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American Liberators Hit Greek Airbase at Sedes
CAIRO June 25 American Liberator bombers raided the German held air base at Sedes near Salonika. More than 50 aircraft dropped over 125 tons of bombs scoring direct hits on three hangars. No enemy opposition encountered. Aircrews all returned safely. Posters were dropped in support of the Greek people. Announcements from Malta and North Africa reported allied air activity.
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Goebbels Admits Allies May Land in Europe
London dispatch reports Dr. Paul Goebbels conceded that Allied troops can be expected to land in Europe. He said Germany is prepared day and night to meet Allied threats and defend every point on the continent after an intermediary period.
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Seaplane Base Issue Revived
City council revived a dispute over Kanawha Flying School at the downtown levee. City Manager Carl Early was authorized to collect $500 in back rent or cancel the train contract and camper removal. Clark has five months arrears since agreeing to the contract earlier this year. The council also amended dog ordinances, adding five days to license a strays, with Humane Officer John Caudill to run the shelter and an assistant to be hired. A military recruit clause was added to allow Army Wags eligibility for impounded dogs. Two ordinances passed to satisfy legal technicalities: a municipal court session at 9:30 a.m. daily and an adultery fornication penalty of $20. Police lieutenants and captains can issue warrants.
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Berlin Reports British 8th Army Now in Syria
London dispatch June 25 reports unofficial German sources stating about ten divisions massing near Northern Italy’s Brenner Pass to guard the southern gateway to Germany. The British 8th Army was claimed sent to Syria to spearhead an Allied attack from the East Mediterranean.
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FDR Refuses To Recognize UMW Deadline
President Roosevelt declines to recognize the United Mine Workers October deadline for coal production saying the nation is at war and a temporary halt could endanger the war effort. About half of U S coal miners remained idle amid absenteeism and organizers sent to rally workers. The administration debated punitive action against the UMW while Byrnes and Ickes weighed options. Closer talks with major mines and steel industry developments also loom as policies unfold.
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Navy reports loss of submarine R-12 during training
Washington June 23 The Navy announces the loss of submarine R-12 off the east coast during training. Nominal crew of 20 likely perished with few bodies recovered. Officials say accident probable, not enemy action, and next of kin have been informed. An investigation is planned to determine facts. Commissioned 1918 the vessel displaced 590 tons surfaced 680 submerged 370 feet long. Armament included one 3 inch gun and four torpedo tubes. The Navy notes other submarines active at war’s start list Amberjack Arslan Grampus Grunion Perch and Shark.
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Elkins Named Army Maneuvers Headquarters in West Virginia
Rep. Randolph reported War Department designation of Elkins as a base for upcoming army maneuvers in the state. The Monongahela national forest area was set for battle exercises under the Muaremy corps with several hundred officers and civilian employees expected to be stationed there. Government buildings formerly used by WPA districts CCC ships and the service command will host personnel.
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Jens Mings Randolph
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Muaremy Corps
Randolpa
WPA
Civilian Conservation Corps
Th Service Command
Coal Loadings Gain in State
West Virginia bituminous coal loadings increased yesterday amid union and management optimism for a normal operation by next week. Idle miners and absenteeism persisted at some firms, with Logan area tensions signaling possible outside influence as districts monitor returns to full production.
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Eastern A Cards Discussed by Washington Officials
Washington officials discussed suspending A card coupons as gasoline supplies grow tighter for civilians. OPA and Interior Secretary Ickes propose a daily allotment of 324000 barrels for July through September, aiming to limit civilian use while prioritizing essential needs. Some officials warn new rationing may be needed if supplies do not improve.
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Fete Defeat Called Victory For Hitler
The Maryland and District of Columbia Industrial Union Council CIC says the Smith Connally anti strike bill passage is a victory for forces opposing wartime production and a boost to Hitler's 1943 spring offensive. Sidney Katz says CID will continue its aggressive push to boost all out production despite the insult.
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WFA Takes Over Corn in Elevators
Washington June 25 The War Food Administration announces it will seize all corn stocks in 94 mid western elevators to break a distribution jam. Farmers refuse to sell at 1.07 a bushel on Chicago basis, due to higher value as feed, while speculators withhold corn. The move aims to prevent plant closures and support war production and livestock feeds.
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House Votes Subsidy Curb in 1942 Price Rollback Debates
The House voted to end administration meal and farm subsidy payments as part of a price rollback tied to the Sept. 15, 1942 level. Congress and the Senate debated similar curbs while President Roosevelt warned on inflation. Affects the Commodity Credit Corp. and other agencies, with funds restricted and subsidy payments halted.
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Red Bombers Strike German Airdromes
Soviet bombers carried out a large scale night raid on German airfields and rail junctions in Nazi-occupied Russian territory. Orsha and Karachev railway hubs were hit as German aircraft were bombed and strafed. a large number of enemy planes were destroyed or damaged, while three Soviet crews did not return.
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Japan Overran China Slowed Japan's Early War Wins
Former ambassador Joseph C. Grew told a Buffalo audience that Japan attacked the United States and Britain too late due to China's stubborn resistance. He said American opinions shifted after Pearl Harbor, but China’s defense weakened Japan’s military machine, hastening mobilization and prolonged campaigns in Asia while Japan built stockpiles for wider war.
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Congress overrides Roosevelt veto on wartime strikes law
Washington June 25 Congress swiftly overrode the president to enact a wartime strikes law. The measure imposes fines and prison terms for instigating or aiding strikes at government mines or war plants. Roosevelt sought authority for noncombat military service instead. The Senate quickly voted 50 to 25 to override, and the bill became law immediately.
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West Virginians Split On Overriding Ballot Vote
Washington June 25 The senate vote on President Roosevelt's veto of Connally Smith and Harness anti strike Dill includes Republicans for Revercomb and Democrats against Kilgore The house roll call shows Democrats for Randolph and Republicans for Eltis Bohr bough Democrats against Ree and Smith Republicans against Schiffer
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Roosevelt veto fight stalls House vote on labor bill
The House delayed a veto response for 90 minutes as it wrestled with the measure. The chamber then voted 244 to 108 to override, with 116 Democrats and 130 Republicans for override and 67 Democrats, 37 Republicans and four minor party members against. President Roosevelt argued wartime must curb strikes, condemning provisions he says would provoke slowdowns and strikes. Philip Murray urged Congress to back the veto, while war unity and effective prosecution were cited in debates.
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First wartime veto override seen in Congress
Washington reports that as of tonight Congress overridden a presidential veto during wartime for the first time. Sources recall six prior overrides of Woodrow Wilson’s vetoes, but all occurred when the nation was not at war. The new action is noted as the swiftest in history.
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