Allied bombers pound Messina in new Sicily raid
Allied forces intensified the Mediterranean attack on Sicily with RAF and American heavy bombers striking Messina for a third time in 36 hours. Cairo reports said fires roared near oil depots and the main railway station as bombers wrecked the port. German and Italian sources hinted at a major Allied move against Italy while Axis replies claimed convoy engagements.
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Soldiers' food causes illness on crack C. & O. train
Three soldiers hospitalized after sharing sandwiches brought from Michigan aboard the George Washington train. Two sailors remain ill but not seriously, and an unidentified sailor was treated at Charleston Service Center. Doctor warns travelers to avoid risky foods in hot weather. Mrs. D. R. Cone resumed her journey after a brief hospital stop at Kanat Valley.
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Sicily Faces Water Shortage Amid Allied Bombing
London Daily Mail reported that Sicily's 4,000,000 residents will be placed on daily water rations as Allied bombings disrupt public services and a siege atmosphere grips the island. The dispatch recalled a water famine on Pantelleria linked to bombings contributing to its fall.
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Axis fortifies Black Sea line amid invasion fears
London dispatch reports Italian acknowledgment of Allied plans to invade southern Europe while Axis forces rush to harden Black Sea defenses along the Bulgarian coast at Burgas and Varna. The build up includes underground gasoline depots and intensified fortifications, signaling concern over a Soviet or Turkish maneuver and a possible Allied Mediterranean thrust.
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Allied air offensive over Europe ends week with heavy losses
London report says the Allied air offensive over western Europe and the Mediterranean cost 238 Allied aircraft this week, while about 200 Axis planes were destroyed. The bulletin provides fragmented tallies for Britain, western Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East with sparse, unclear codes.
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Allies Continue Non Stop Attacks
Allied air fleets hammered targets across west and northwest Germany for the eighth straight night, led by Mosquito bombers and WAP fighters. Night raids struck air fields and communications lines in France, with daylight sweeps over northern France that destroyed several enemy planes.
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Soviet Gains Deepen South of Orel Front
British dispatches report Soviet activity south of Orel with claims of a German base targeted and possible offensive plans. Moscow says Soviet air forces destroyed 21 German planes in the past week while suffering losses, and raiding missions bombed the Orel junction and German airfields to clear the way for a major push.
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Tooele Army Depot Powers Axis Fear in 26 736 Acre Site
Utah June 27 45 Trouble is moved up for the Axis in Tooele valley 40 miles from Salt Lake City as the 26 736 acre army ordnance depot expands. Arm officers say the site ranks among the largest ordnance depots in the nation with 77 miles of railroad and 150 miles of hard surfaced roads planned. Newsmen touring the sprawling complex observed rows of maintenance buildings vast warehouses and mile after mile of ammunition igloos reflecting the scale of wartime production and storage efforts.
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West Virginia Utility Valuations and Tax Subsidy Plan Revised
The West Virginia Public Works Board fixed utilities' physical value at 639,849,500 a drop of 278,800 from 1942 and well above the state tax commissioner's tentative figures. Valuations for electric and interstate railroads, bridges, and connected properties shifted, with notable reductions for rail lines and interstate assets while some utilities received decreases and others were adjusted to reflect court rulings. Concurrently Washington lawmakers debated direct farmer subsidy payments to curb food costs, aiming to extend the CCC program for two years amid proposed prohibitions on processor subsidies and price-reducing payments.
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Sikorski Sees Polish Army Ready to Fight in Levant
Wladystine Sikorski states the Polish army aims to engage in the Levant conflict, saying troops are eager to confront the enemy. He warns the road to victory passes through Matting and calls for immediate action to mobilize forces. The British minister of Information reportedly heard the remarks.
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Shell Cars Explode and Bombard Town in Grand Junction
A fire aboard freight cars carrying munitions ignited near Mali street in Grand Junction Colo triggering shell explosions for hours. Fire Chief Charles Downing reportedly injured as fires spread damaging several homes and affecting a nearby avenue. Reporter Joseph Lowe noted Western Pacific trains moved cars to a safer area as blasts frightened residents and prompted a page one continuation.
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Noisy Night Rescue At Grand Junction Junction
Patrol report describes a quiet night disrupted by an ammunition train fire and shelling near Grand Junction. Fire crews responded as alarms sounded and civilians sought shelter while one worker suffered injuries.
Miners Pledge To Dig for Victory in W Va Strike
Thousands of Pennsylvania anthracite miners vote to extend their strike defying back-to-work orders. Leaders in Washington discuss enforcing the Smith Connally act while local pits remain idle. Several large mines and locals vote to stay out, with meetings called to decide on next steps.
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Murray Calls Board Meeting Over Anti-Strike Talks
Washington reports CIO president Philip Marcis has called an executive meeting in Washington to discuss anti strike measures and subsidy pay plans. The CIO board actions, seen as a test of labor policy, follow the defeat of two major proposals opposed by Murray and AFL president William Green.
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District 3 Miners Irked at WLB Strike Bill
Greensburg Pa January 27 About half of District 3 miners of the United Mine Workers are expected back tomorrow according to Frank Hughes union leader and international board member He said the rest may return in a few days but some miners remain dissatisfied with both the War Labor Board and the new anti strike bill and do not hurry to resume work
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Solons Plan Recess Recall Power in Congress
Washington June 27 Leaders from both parties propose to reserve the right to reconvene Congress without a White House call as a summer recess nears. The plan allows a recall by majority or minority leaders, with Vice President Wallace and Speaker Maybank listed among those who may request an immediate session. The move comes amid war disputes and subsidy debates influencing legislative timing.
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Home Declared Safest During Air Raid Advice
New York June 27 George S Van Schaick regional director of the Office of Civilian Defense urged staying home during air raids saying the safest place is in one’s own home. He noted residential areas may be hit but two story frame homes offer protection against blast and shock.
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Foundation Sees Need For Usable Education
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation report argues education must be usable amid social and economic change. Sloan cites education’s role in culture, warns war accelerates shifts, and praises funding to universities and agricultural colleges. In nine years the foundation spent 434 600, supporting New York University and multiple state universities while promoting practical schooling for families and homemakers.
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Crisis Also Laid To Owners War Labor Board
West Virginia coal miners pledged to return to work to sustain wartime output amid union clashes with the War Labor Board and President Roosevelt. UMW leaders criticized the Little Steel formula while vowing good faith and no contracts due to operator-board collusion. Meetings in Logan East Williamson Whitesville urged resumption of production with 3000 to 5000 miners standing by, as districts reported near normal operations starting today.
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Mine Union Chiefs Draw Legion's Fire
Delegates at the fifth district convention of the West Virginia American Legion reelected Fe Le Sampson of Williamson as commander. The group criticized United Mine Workers leaders, noting coal production had risen yet was hindered by alleged misrule. Osborne of Hamlin became district delegate to the national convention, with Edo Ayres of Huntington selected as an alternate.
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Huerta Blames Zoot War on Fifth Column
Mexico City report quotes former President Adolfo de la Huerta blaming California riots on Nazi and fascist agents and sympathizers. He says disturbances were provoked to destroy continental understanding and stir racial antagonism. He commends California authorities for swift security measures.
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