West Coast feared as Japanese fleet reaches Midway
The Japanese fleet raided Midway and Dutch Harbor signaling plans for a wider Pacific strike. Observers warn the attack could threaten the U S west coast as battleships carriers and cruisers took part. Officials cite possible aims including Alaskan base combat, Pearl Harbor disruption, and U S supply routes in the Pacific.
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Philippines
Two Jap Subs Reported Sunk By Allied Planes
Allied headquarters in Australia reported two Japanese submarines sunk and possibly a third off the east coast as Allied bombers defended vital shipping lanes to Australia. An eyewitness bomber crew described a submarine surfaced before being struck by a low level attack and subsequent bombing.
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MacArthur
Line
Lombardier
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Sugar Regulation Confusion Sparks Call for Clarification
Local reports indicate lax interpretation of rationing rules allowing Warren county residents to obtain up to 190 pounds of sugar while nearby areas limit to a few pounds. A Warren woman allegedly used a rationing permit for over 100 pounds tied to a canning project. Officials say immediate action is needed as new rules are due tomorrow to correct the bungled system.
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Three Enemy Agents Jailed in First Japanese Case
In Washington a Japanese and two Americans were sentenced under the foreign agents registration law. Frederick V Williams and David W Ryder of San Francisco received 16 months to four years each, Tsutomu Obani, secretary of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco, two to six months. A fourth man, Ralph Townsend of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, awaits sentencing next Friday.
Strike at Workhouse in Pittsburgh Ends as Pay Dispute Flares
About one hundred inmates at the Allegheny county workhouse staged a sit-down strike to protest the state parole law and demand 19 cents daily for tobacco money. They would not work in rag broom and chair shops while awaiting a decision. Superintendent Lawrence Keenan said there was no disorder and inmates preferred assignments. The board chairman agreed to pay 10 cents a day, but no funding exists. the cost would reach about 80 dollars daily for 1,000 prisoners.
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Allegheny County
Lawrence Keenan
Leo Abernathy
United Nations ships torpedoed count rises in Atlantic
The Navy disclosed six merchant vessels and a navy patrol boat lost in the Atlantic over two days. War Production Board Chairman Donald Nelson created a food requirements committee under Secretary Wharton to control civilian and military food production and allocation. President Roosevelt said Japan uses poisonous gases in its war against China and warned of retaliation if it continues. The House rejected funds to sustain the Civilian Conservation Corps on a reduced schedule during WWII.
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Atlantic
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War Production Board
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Whiard
Roosevelt
Japan
United States
Sapam
Senators Back $50 Base Pay For Armed Forces
Senate conferees on the military pay increase favor a $50 monthly minimum for the armed forces with back privates at $16 and privates at $52. House proposal to raise back privates to $60 was in play while optional dependents contributions would apply. Debates centered on timing and fairness as La Follette pressed for a Monday showdown vote and Johnson denied charges of delaying the measure.
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Goldie
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Tait
Ohio
Lewis B. Herghey
Selective Service Director
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Johnson
LaFollette
Storm wrecks hit area with uprooted trees and flood damage
A freak wind and heavy rains caused widespread damage in Ludelly with uprooted trees, crushed property, and flooded basements. Telephone lines disrupted and gravel washed away earlier in the day. City officials assess the toll as investigations continue and repairs begin.
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Willside
Cory
Eistese
Fourteen Killed in Bomber Crash Near Hamilton Field
At San Rafael California on June 5 a heavy bomber from Bourton Army Air Forces crashed on a hillside after reporting engine trouble. The craft diverted toward nearby Hamilton Field but went down three miles north of the field, killing fourteen crew members. Fire swept through the wreckage as rescuers and investigators arrived at the scene.
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Hamilton Field
Chinese Hold at Rail Center in Western Chekiang
Chinese forces reported by Associated Press killed or wounded about 1000 Japanese yesterday at the Hghtingamund Chubsien rail center in western Chekisne province. Total Japanese casualties over two days of fighting reach 20,000 as observers see a possible decisive turn in the western Chekisng air base battle.
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Ration Parley Begun By FDR
President Roosevelt opened a comprehensive study at the White House on shortages of gasoline and rubber. Government executives were summoned for a conference including Tours, Teles, Nelson, henderton, Eastman, Patterson, Smith, Coy, MacLeish, Newhall, and Dean to address the interlinked supply issues.
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White House
Secretary of Commerce Tours
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Petroleum
Donald M. Nelson
Leon Henderton
Defense Transportation
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Joseph B. Eastman
Robert P. Patterson
Harold ‘Smith
Wayne Coy
Office of Emergency Management
Archibald MacLeish
Office of Facts and Wispires
Arthur” Newhall
Joel Dean
Huge convoy to reinforce Allies in India during war
The largest convoy of reinforcements ever to reach India was unloaded at eastern ports in May. It carried anti aircraft guns, British and American tanks, and vast numbers of personnel. Japanese forces reached Homalin near the Indian border and press toward the Chin dyin river in Burma.
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India
Burma
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Pidia
Indian
United Kingdom
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Durma
Five men face hearings on guilt in Sharpsville murder
Judge George H. Rowley will hear Monday to determine the degree of guile for five men who pleaded guilty to murder in the slaying of James M. Supplee, solicitor for Warner-Smith Motor Freight, during an attempted holdup on March 22. Supplee, father of two, was shot after saying he had no money. another related case involves George Brown of Farrell indicted for the March 26 killing of Thurman Baynes following a rent dispute.
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George H. Rowley
Foor
James M. Supplee
Warner-Smith Motor Freight Company
Sharpsville
William. Johannes
Youngstown
Mayd Stainbrook
New Virginia
Lewis Osborne
Charles Brown
Sharon
Supple
George Brown
Farrell
Thurman Baynes
Sparta Soldier Burned in Blast Killing Eleven
Sergt. Nelson J Stoke, 27, of Spartansburg, seriously burned in a Stockton California blast that killed seven and left nine others severely burned. The explosion occurred in a U S Army building and trapped nine soldiers and a civilian. Stoke is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Stoke of near Buell's Corners south of Spartansburg.
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Stockton
Calif
Nelson J, Stoke
Spartansburg
U. S. Army
Giéman
Munion
Stoke
Ralph Stoke
Bu~ell’s Corners
Spartunsburg
JAP BATTLE CLAIM DENIED
Wokyo reports Japanese submarines attacked Madagascar in May injuring the British battleship Queen Elizabeth and a Arethusa class cruiser. Tokyo also says a submarine raid penetrated Sydney harbor on May 31 with three subs missing. Australian Prime Minister Curtin says four subs were sunk.
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Associated Press
WOKYO
Tokyo
Madagascar
Diego Suarez
Sydney
Australia
John Curtin
Oil City marks 50th anniversary of deadly flood
Oil City Pa marks the 50th anniversary of the 1893 Oil Creek flood that killed 69 people when benzine leaks ignited stored fuel and floodwaters, causing over 1 million dollars in damage. The fire bell rang at 11 45 A M to honor victims.
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Oil Creek
Allegheny River
Senate considers public probe after sinking of five Allied ships
Announcement of the sinking of five more Allied merchant vessels and a Navy patrol boat may trigger a public inquiry into the Navy campaign against submarines. Senator Ellender indicated hearings could name naval officers, as losses rise in Atlantic and Pacific waters.
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Atlantic
Bar Pacific
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Senate Naval Affair
Washington
Pacific Commander Reports Battle at Midway Attacked
Admiral Nimitz said U S defenders repelled a sixth Japanese raid on Midway Island. A battleship and an aircraft carrier were damaged, with other ships possibly hit, and heavy losses among attacking planes. The Midway defense also repelled carrier based planes in a 6:35 AM raid.
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