Reich Victory Seen as Direct Threat to U.S.
Washington fears Soviet chances slim as experts contend a German win over Russia would place the Nazi war machine within striking distance of Alaska and the continental United States. The U.S. Pacific fleet would face challenges in the shallow Bering Strait, forcing reliance on land forces and new defenses. Russian losses, air-power depletion, and strategic withdrawal into the interior complicate any Russian counteroffensive, while questions linger over Hess’s flight and Nazi strategy.
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Robert G. Nixon
Washington
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Soviet Russia
Russia
U. S
English Channel
Bering Strait
Alaska
U.S. Pacific
Germany
Poland
Low Countries
France
Rudolf Hess
England
Nazi Party
Britain
Hess
Hitler
Europe
Arctic
Blackea
Tire Price Controls Headed For Next Week
Washington June 26. Government moves to fix automobile tire prices to the June 16 level and signals a broad effort toward mandatory price controls for American industry. Leon Henderson price administrator outlined a coming schedule for tires and tubes after talks with manufacturers to curb price increases. He urged advance notice to prevent hikes before the schedule is issued. Some enforcement methods under consideration include use of the selective service act and wartime transportation acts.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Chrysler Corporation
More Housing Funds Asked
President Roosevelt urged Congress to double the $300,000,000 defense housing program and projected spending of at least $1,000,000,000 to house defense workers. He estimated 200,000 emergency dwelling units would be needed for employees and families in new armament factories nationwide. The move adds to private and government housing efforts under the federal housing authority and other agencies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army of Defense
Federal Housing Authority
Top Kick Appraises Private Bill Martin
New York June 26. Private William McChesney Martin Jr. once led the New York Stock Exchange at a salary of 548000 a year before joining the army. He recalled a sergeant’s remark on his intellect, calling him the worst yet seen and noting he would struggle to make a living outside the service.
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New York
INS
William McChesney Martin, Jr
New York Stock Exchange
Pope Declares Paganism Undermines Civilization at Eucharistic Congress
Saint Paul June 25 The Vatican broadcast Pope Pius XI message to about 100000 catholic faithful warning that paganism is undermining culture and breaking down modern civilization He praised American liberty and urged courage against pagan influences tied to Europe’s war urging heroic men and women to outlast pagan forces.
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ST. Paul
INS
Pius XI
Vatican
Solons Cite U S Shortage Of Aluminum
Washington June 26 The special senate defense committee warns of serious shortages in electrical power and aluminum for airplanes. It urges immediate development of facilities to avoid nationwide power rationing and notes U S output cannot match German wartime production. Page 18.
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Washington
INS
Special
Senate Defense Committee
Congress
Senate
Reich
U. S
America
Germany
State's First Draft Dodgers Get Terms
West Virginia's first draft dodgers of 1941 were sentenced to federal reformatory terms after pleading guilty before U. S. District Judge George W. McClintic. Henry H. Millon, 24, of War, received three years. Sean Adams, 25, of Cabell county, two years. Hilton, who did not report for a physical and later joined the Canadian army, was arrested as a deserter. Adams faced charges of twice failing to report for induction and changing residence without notice.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
George W. McClintic
Henry H. Millon
Chillicothé, C. Reformatory
Sean Adams
Cabell County
Wilson
Asst. U. S. Dist
Charles M. Love
Hilton
Inter
Love
Washington, D. C
Adams
British Offensive in its 15th Night Drives on Invasion Ports
London dispatch says RAF night raids extend into a 15th consecutive night against French invasion ports and Nazi industrial targets. British bombers hit Boulogne and coastal areas while naval units claim Elba and other ships sunk in the Bismarck hunt. Dutch forces report sinking a German tanker and supply ship alongside the British effort.
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Russia
French
Boulogne
Bismarck
Cape Verde Islands
Prinz Eugen
Brest
Netherlands
Admiralty
Air Ministry
Bremen
Kiel
Britain Aids Soviet With Army Mission In War Effort
London reports a British military mission en route to Moscow via the Middle East to aid the Soviet Union against Germany. Britain also plans to seek a pledge from Russia against separate peace before war’s end. U S Ambassador Winant discusses American aid.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Moscow
Middle East
Soviet Union
Germany
Russia
U.S
John G. Winant
Poland
Alliance
Foe Weakening In Syria as Allied Forces Advance
Cairo dispatch says three British and Free French columns push toward Damascus while Vichy forces pull back. British navy shells coastal zones as Meri and Ayoum are reorganized and Da Mour near Beirut faces bombardment. Australian officers' remarks noted.
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Syria
Damascus
Meri
Ayoum
Da~mour
Beirut
New York
CBS
Wysong Named To New Office
William Wysong, Webster Springs attorney and state registrar of motor vehicles, was appointed to the board of control to succeed Walter R. Thurmond. Governor Neely indicated further administration changes would follow. Wysong’s appointment is effective July 1 for a six year term. the board will designate its president. Neely also reappointed Arthur B. Koontz and Fred J. McIntosh Jr. to the West Virginia University board of governors.
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William Wysong
Webster ‘Springs
Board of Control
Walter R. Thurmond
Neely
Wysang
Neety
West Virginia University Board of Governors
Arthur B. Koontz
Charleston
Sixth
Fred J. McIntosh, Jr
Spencer
Carrico
Koontz
McIntosh
Workers Must Tell All To Obtain Defense Jobs
New York June 26 The INS reports defense factory applicants must disclose private life details to personnel directors. The confession includes questions about gambling and social behavior, aiming to determine if the worker fits America’s arsenal drive.
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W. W. Chaplin
New York
INS
America
Defense
Russian Lines Holding Firm on Polish Front
Moscow reported victory in colossal tank battles on the Polish front and said Red air forces struck Ploesti, Bucharest, and Jassy. Soviet claims cited German offenses in Minsk and Luck regions while admitting some penetrations beyond the demarcation line. Berlin counters with reports of railway damage, heavy Soviet raids, and invasions toward the breadbasket regions, including Leningrad and targets in Finland, Romania, and Hungary.
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Red Air Force
Ploesti
Romania
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Jassy
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Poland
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Uxrsinia
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Finland
Constanta
Rumanian
Black Sea
Turku
Abo
Helsinki
Berlin
DNB
Reho
Kaschau
Hungary
Cernauti
GHQ
Leningrad
Ryti Declares War Defense After New Soviet Bombardment
Helsinki reports bombardment around the capital as President Ryti says Finland is at war with the Soviet Union again but defending itself. An official note details 13 Red air raids by about 100 planes targeting Turku on the southwest coast, amid renewed fighting.
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Helsinki
Russia
Red Air Force
Shich
Turku
Abo
Jap-Chinese Fighting At Complete Standstill
New York June 26 German radio broadcast heard by NBC said Japanese operations against China have halted since the German Russian war began. It cited Chungking as the source and said all Chinese fronts are quiet and counterattacks in disputed sectors were largely unopposed. The report attributed the standstill to Japan’s uncertainty about its position amid the new conflict.
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New York
NBC
China
Chungklog
Japan
Turkish steamer Refah sunk by Maltese submarine
The Turkish 2,500 ton steamer Refah with 180 aboard, carrying naval personnel to bring back ships from England, was sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine. About 160 lives were lost. 20 survivors reached Cyprus or Turkish shores. Radio was disabled by the torpedo.
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Turkey
Refah
Mediterranean
England
Palestise Vihers
Cyprus
Karates
Burum
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