Ruhr War Plants Hit as 600 Bombers Attack Bochum Gelsenkirchen
Allied air raids last night blasted Bochum and Gelsenkirchen with about 1500 tons of bombs, signaling ongoing efforts to cripple Ruhr industry. RAF bombers pounded northern France airdromes including Bernay and Eu while Dan tah Kalundborg radio went off air amid renewed raids northwest Germany.
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Bochum
North France
London
Germany
Ruhr
Bochum-Gelsenkirchen
Air Ministry
France
Bernay
le Havre
le Treport
Abbeville
Western Reich
RAF
U S Planes Lost Over Europe Reported
Washington report on June 26 states Maj. Gen. Davenport Johnson said American air losses in Europe are about six percent of aircraft, with about half of crews not returning from bombing missions believed in enemy captivity. The day’s broadcast noted Fortresses and Liberators penetrated Axis air defenses during daylight.
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Washington
Europe
Davenport
Johnson
U.S
John Fon
Asis Guard
U Boat Attacked Off Brazilian Coast Reported
A Brazilian air force trio of patrol planes claimed an attack on an enemy submarine sighted off the Brazilian coast. The results of the engagement were not reported, marking the first U-boat activity sighting off South America in weeks.
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Rio DE Janeiro
INS
Italian Fleet Moving Report From Madrid Dispatch
A Madrid dispatch quoted Arriba via Reuters reporting the Spanish fleet leaving for an unknown destination aboard Taldan ships. The message from Rome described the movement as mysterious and aggressive with no further details provided.
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Madrid
London
INS
Arriba
Reuter
Atadeid
Rome
Taldan Flert
Second Front Seen Awaiting Raids Outcome
London reports discuss a possible second front this year as allied bombing continues. Smuts in Johannesburg predicts major European actions this year, while Moscow cautions a timely invasion is essential for victory.
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London
NSI
South Africa
Europe
Moscow
Weekly Tribune
Todlay
Johannesburg
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
Cermany
Russia
Snd
Record heat grips Charlestown with scattered afternoon storms
A government weather report warns of little relief as Saturday heats to near 96 with noon readings near 108 and 93 by 5 pm. Charlestonians seek relief at beaches and pools while forecasters predict continuing hot weather and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
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Charlestay Yexter
Government Weather Bureau
Messina Raid Blasts Sicilian Rail Port In Air Blitz
Allied communiques report the Messina rail and port facilities heavily bombed in a major air strike from North Africa. Over 190 U S. bombers hit Messina and nearby targets including Reggio Calabria, with sustained raids causing fires and explosions at docks, marshalling yards, and ammunition dumps.
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Reggio Calabria
North Africa
INS
Europe
Messina
Armaca
Aredt
Reuter
High Command
Italy
Tor
Rome
Tissault
ais as _ land
Olbia
Sardinia
Adolf Eitler
Mediterranesn
Gertiin
Walien
Cariat
Alfie
Northwest African Command
Navy reports new Japanese forays toward Solomons and Aleutians
Washington reports two new Japanese forays against American forces in the southeast Solomons and the Russell Islands. The Navy confirms bombing attacks on U S supply lines and says Kiska in the Aleutians was held with three attacks on Thursday. Weather delayed further patrols. page 2 continues.
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Wasrington
Navy Department
United States
Russell Islands
U.S
Navy
Americas
Tipa- Ues
Kiska
Aleutians
United States Army
Am Miley
Atti
Rover License Law Stirs City as New Ordinance Sets Rules
City council enacted a July 1 effective dog licensing ordinance amid citizen complaints on stray dogs and quarantines. The measure requires compliance to avoid penalties, with two dog catchers expanded from prior staffing and heated debate over enforcement and public safety.
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Pelore
Perce
Victory Gardeners
Kanawha County
A W Cox Jr Dies in Dunbar Airplane Crash
A W Cox Jr 20 son of Charleston department store owner and Arch Clemens about 22 were killed when the Culver cadet light plane they were flying crashed on a Dunbar lawn. The crash also endangered W Sehruhl and his wife and son nearby. authorities planned a federal investigation. Cox was a Charleston resident and alumni of Mattis-Marvey College, aiming for a MIDY directorate, with his family and victims linked to Montgomery and Kanawha regions.
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Arch Clemens
Montgomery Ix
A. Ward Cox, Jr
Charleston Department
Montgomery
Culver
Dunbar
Glenn Clark
Kanawha
Putnam County
Mehee
Sehruchl
Evans
Arthur
Gid
Dt Nose
Sehruhl
Clemens
Sehr
Cox
Sehrani
Maj
Dubert Stark
State Aeronautcs Department
Shark
Ace
Hoth
Roth
Cloneena
Came
Mercia
Young Cox
Mays-Parsons
Meetuney
Charleston
Clement
Cap Memyre
Aehve
Sis
Govste
Childern
Cual Delta
Mattix Marvey College
Sai
Artima W. Cox
Archie Clemens
21St St
W. A. Schruhl
Schruhl
Gazette
Willkie outlines postwar goals for world order
New York June 24 Wendell Willkie declared that Americans are determined to shape a postwar world where freedom and economic liberty prevail. He warned against imperialism and secret alliances and urged the United States to take a forthright, concrete role that reflects rising global aspirations.
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New York
Wendell Willkie
Politien
Swader
Americ Baer
America
Willkie
Middle East
Far East
Mutiny Reported On Six U Boat Crews At Sea
Reports say six German submarine crews were detained in a northern Norway port after refusing to sail. The men were confined and sent to a military prison amid ongoing tensions in the naval forces and alleged defections affecting German naval operations.
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Arwest Ps
Nore Way
Congress Drops Farm Price Subsidy Plan For Food
Washington June 26 Congress voted to end the administration program of subsidies to food processors to curb rising prices. The Senate followed the House in approving the bid to end the price rollback and the OPA plan for butter and meats, with possible extension to coffee. Sen Pepper urged that only a big subsidy program could prevent inflation. The bill extends the Commodity Credit Corp for two years, raises borrowing power, and goes to conference committee to resolve differences.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Senate
House
OPA
Sen. Pepper
Rose
Roosevelt
Sens. Aiken
Gilette
Ufe
Commodity Credit Corp
Logan Miners Return to Jobs in West Virginia
The Associated Press reports miners in West Virginia began returning to work as operations moved toward normal after wartime stoppages. The measure drew mixed reactions from the United Mine Workers and local officials, with accusations of conspiracy and government meddling against operators.
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West Virginia
Tce
William Blizzard
Arigh
Red Airmen Raid Bryansk Junction in Soviet Battle Report
An oblique Soviet air raid on Bryansk Junction described heavy fighting across a broad front from the Donets to the Karelian isthmus. Red Army partisans attacked Nazi targets as German forces launched sharp counterattacks near Bryansk and adjacent rail lines. Fire and shelling damaged the Naviya rail area as Soviet raiders claimed a large number of intercepting Niemi forces.
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Geraiaubeld
Nis
Nusnia
Reese
Red Army
Ganlat Breansk
Sethieiast
Moscow
Naviya
Unclear OCR Applicant Notice for Local Job Post
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe an applicant form and job posting with stray phrases about dates, times, and locations. It mentions an address 1617 Professional and references applying after a certain time. Details are garbled. core facts unresolved.
No Strike Pledges Renewed by AFL CIO
Washington June 26 The AFL and CIO renew their no strike pledge for the duration of the Smith Connally anti strike law to keep war production flowing. William Green and Philip Murray in letters to President Roosevelt say they will help repeal the measure and prevent general labor revolt against the restrictions.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
Kim
Roosevelt
William Green
Philip Murray
Murray
Green
Con Hrese
Workers of America
Vlabor
Indictments Charge 6 With Conspiracy In Hoosier Plant Case
A grand jury in Indianapolis indicted six individuals including a lieutenant colonel in the engineering corps on conspiracy charges to overcharge the government about 1900000 in equipment costs for the Hoosier Ordnance Plant near Charlestown Indiana. The case cites rent site and recapture charges totaling around 835,000 and other overcharges tied to equipment shipments and contract work. Names listed include Ua Cal Wayne Hack, W Hikes, Ashby Curtin, Arthur Corum and J C Gorreli firm partners.
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Washington
Mrormer
Anneuncerd
Indianapolis
Hoosier Ordnance Plant
Charlestown
Indi
SAAD
Tle
Ua Cal
Wayne
Hilbeit
Uoosier
Chines Ny
Ashby Curtin
Corum Brothery
Madisonville
Key
Arthur Corum
Ashby
Corum Brothers
Kate Corum
Arthur
Divims Gorreth
J. C. Gorreli & Sona
Russellville
Tidite
Crontab
National Coal Association Convention Postponed
Sec Jesse V Sullivan of the West Wiruttia Coal Assoc said he was informed of the indefinite postponement of the National Coal Assoc annual convention set for June 29 30 in Cleveland Ohio. Executive Sec John D Battle said the meeting was deferred to keep operating officials focused on fuel production for the war effort. Officers were to be elected at the next session.
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Sec
Jesse V. Sullivan
West Wiruttia Coal Assoc
National Coal Assoc
Cleveland
John D. Battle
The
National Association
Neely Calls West Virginia Airport Vital for Growth
Morgantown June 24 Governor Neely argued aviation requires heavy investment to unlock economic gains. He spoke to West Virginia University officials and supporters at the Tassroon roadway site about building a modern Charleston airport, stressing land, facilities, and coordinated effort to spur state aviation. He predicted substantial rewards for citizens once the project advances.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Neely
West Virginia University
Tassroon Hogar Way
Astraetisn
University
Mwe
Lang
Agai
Charleston
Meat Situation Pessimism Grows
Chicago dispatch reports pessimism in meat markets as week receipts fall to 115,900 head from 189,300 a year ago. Lamb crop expected 15 to 20 percent below last year amid feed and labor shortages. Dealers foresee many butcher shops easing operations within 10 days. Chicago faces a 3,000 casualty figure in meat parking. Poultry movement offers slight hope as 183,159 pounds of chickens arrive from midwest regions, suggesting black market activity may ease.
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Chicago
Mare Isle
Mid-West
OPA Report on County Retailers Favorable
Kanawha County grocers generally complied with OPA price ceilings in a first check by the Kanawha War Price and Rationing Board No 307 816 for the Washington OPA office panel chairman John A Field Jr. The panel plans periodic checks and will pursue action through the state OPA office for first offenses if necessary.
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OPA
Kanawha
Kanawha War Price and Rationing Board
Washington
John A. Field, Jr
June Lee Childers
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Rover
J. “Hy McLaughlin
Prates Ton Decause Ltde
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A. W. Cox, Jr
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Rootevelt
Picane
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Farnam
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