Democrats Rename Wagner Pass City Police Exams
Corry voters backed Joseph G Wagner of Erie as chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee at a reorganizational meeting in the court house. Edward A Hinckley, who led F Glair Ross for governor's primary in the county, lost 111 to 74.5. A bloc supported Wagner, with eastern county members also backing the present chairman. Mrs Ethel Davis edged Theresa Sulesky for vice chair by 3 votes. Carty Henge kept secretary role, Alton Cross won treasurer over Frank Detucn. Louis Ensign to be succeeded as treasurer. About 187 committeemen attended, James F Lavery presiding. Leaders hoped for unity for November. Hinckley touted as Ross campaign chair in Erie County despite the outcome.
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Josph G. Wagner
Erie
Ericounty Democratic Committee
House Gt
Edward A. Hinckley
F. Glair Ross
Corry
Oe Seld
Wagner
Ethel Davis
Rleric
Courts
Winnilig
Theresa Sulesky
Firs
Alton Cross
Waterford
Frank Detucn
Chase
Louis Ensign
Dettovretic
Guad
James F. Lavery
Teket
Kenneth Thompson
Breaster
Democratic County Committee
Hinckley
Sulesky
Ilying
Ross Pampaisa
Erie County
Japan Eyes Russia Move While China Reports Troop Buildup
A Chinese report from Gumneking claims Japan has massed nearly 1,000,000 troops in Manchuria and may strike Russian Siberia in July. Neutral observers expect Japan to delay major action until Hitler’s Russian offensive shows progress, while Tokyo reportedly seeks a security zone to counter U.S. production shifting to a full-scale war.
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Japan
Manchuria
Russian Siberia
Hitler Hind
Russia
Gumneking
Japaamese
South Seas
General Martin Visits His Old Command
Major General Edward Martin, prominent candidate for governor, visits his former command in Alexandria. He tours with aide Lieutenant Marvin and meets key officers including General Gareenhe Ove, successor as commander of the 29th Division in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
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Martin
Ron Alexandria
Edward Martin
Wilbstenn
Panaylyania
Nly Non
Lieal
Weward Marin, Jr
Tent
J. Gareenhe Ove
2Uth
Vederalieed Pernsylvania National Rart
Berlin Claims Capture of Sevastopol Defenses
Berlin reports a major assault success at Sevastopol as German infantry from the north pierced the fortress defenses and reached Benafia Bay opposite Sequatopol. The northern fortress area, except a southern coastal fort, is said to have fallen after 12 days of fighting with capture of the last fork imminent.
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Berlin
Broadloess
Sevastopol
Meh Gommend
Benefiaja Bight
Sequatopol
High Command
Moscow
Germany
Boviet Information Bureau
Nata
Nazis Ridicule Churchill Parley Parley Associated Prevn
Axis broadcasts mocked Prime Minister Churchill s wartime visit to the United States calling it a political gesture with little significance. Berlin and Rome outlets claimed Churchill sought to pressure Roosevelt for a greater US effort and a second front while alleging England cannot satisfy Molotov s demands.
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New York
Churchill
United States
Berlin
Amerley
Roosevelt
England
Vyacheslav Molotov
Rome
Shellfire Sinks American Ship in Caribbean
The Navy said a US merchant vessel was shelled and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Caribbean. Survivors reported the submarine surfaced at dawn, ships fired, and two lifeboats fled. 21 crew and the captain went by lifeboat, nine feet to a raft, later rescued by a patrol vessel. The sinking raises submarine-sunk ships since Pearl Harbor to 278.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Caribbean
Lookout
Charles Hendricks
Pearl Herbor
Results of aluminum drive far below expectations
Washington reports the government campaign to salvage aluminum yielded about 11.2 million pounds of total scrap, with 6.4 million pounds aluminum ingot. The forecast called for 20 million pounds total and 16 million pounds aluminum ingot. About 5.7 million pounds of aluminum ingot sold to RFC Metals Reserve Company for war production use.
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Washington
WPB
RFC Metals Reserve Company
Taggart Elected to Citizens National Bank Board
Taggart was formally elected a member of the board of directors of the Citizens National Bank at the regular Yank Thursday meeting. He succeeds his father in law, J. J. Desmond. The bank also announced reorganiz ation and that Glen Donaldson will take a more active role in operations, joining the cashier's department with duties beginning around July 25.
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Taggart
Citizens Bank Board
D.B
Citizens National Banke
Indow
J. J. Desmond
Glen Demaldson
Donaldson
Castler
Gestapo Claims Heydrich’s Killer Dead
The Gestapo says Heydrich’s killers were shot while attempting escape after a Prague assassination. The British BBC notes Germany planned reprisals but failed to coerce Czech cooperation. The report, attributed to Heinnrich Himmler’s force, claims the plotters were eliminated.
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Gestapo
Heydrich
London
Heinreich Himmler
Germany
Heinhard Heyrich
Prague
Meydiich
Bielawski Tops Applicants for Police Posts
Olward Bielawski special officer placed atop the list in Civil Service Board examinations for police posts at Minntel building. George Buelingame and Hiram Brewer also passed, with the board to certify results to City Council. Barry Getion anticipated for appointment by Council on Mayor Frick Hepler’s recommendation. extra patrolman expected from Thursday’s exams.
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Olward Bielawski
Civil Service Board
Minntel
Howard J. Sheen
Barry Getion
Gouncil
Frick B. Hepler
Police’ Department
Convict Pitchehuskie Escapes Berks Prison Break
Police Renew Search in Berks County countryside for escaped convict Stanley Pitchehuskie 23 of Shamokin a burglary larceny and malicious mischief suspect described as dangerous by Warden Paul J Gernert. Partners Michael Benalis 18 of Minersville and Donald Babbitt Reading also fled with him during a prison break at Reading State Prison Yesterday. Pitchehuskie is believed to be in heavy brush about a quarter mile from the institution.
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Reading
Italv
Pitchehuskie
Gernert
Michael Benalis
Minersville
Donald Babbitt
William Miller
Gripsholm Sailings Return Internees From Asia to U S
The Swedish motorship Gripsholm left New York carrying 1097 Japanese and Thai nationals from the western hemisphere to exchange for American officers and journalists interned in Asia. It will stop at Rio de Janeiro to board 403 more Japanese from Brazil and Paraguay before heading to East Africa to transport officials and press from Japan and occupied areas back home.
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Washington
Gripsholm
New York
Western Hemisphere
Asia
Gripsholnt
Rio de Janeiro
Pke
Brazil
Paraguay
Laurence Marques
Africa
Joseph C. Grew
United States
Canada
Japain
China
Treasury Report Washington June 17 receipts and expenditures posted
Treasury report from Washington shows receipts of 222,678,603.96 dollars and expenditures of 499,508,87 dollars. Total debt stands at 74,007 S18.68 with the previous day at 295,080,087.94.
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Treasury
Washington
Treasuryy
Rommel Moves Up Heavy Guns For Long Siege
German and Italian forces complete the encirclement of Tobruk and push British defenses to the Egyptian border. About 1,009 British troops were captured in mopping up scattered outposts in the Libyan desert. Large quantities of war material were reportedly abandoned by British forces along the front.
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Berlin
Tobruk
Libyan
Borne
Ovar
London Says Crisis In Libya Brought Churchill
The article discusses Churchill facing a Libyan crisis tied to Middle East operations. It notes Allied plans to delay a major Western Europe offensive until 1943, potential Comando raids, and the strategic aim of halting Axis moves toward Egypt. It mentions American bombers showing Roosevelt’s support for the region and Rommel’s Libyan successes signaling insufficient Middle East forces for safety.
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Amwoemoy
London
Churchill
Lins Agathet
Libya
Sumiuyisis
Beyp
Suez
the Indies
Russia
Roosevelt
Heypt
Suez Canal
Marshal Romfel
Middle East
Scrap rubber drive report in Amtenkeny region
AP dispatch from Pittsburgh notes 702,907 pounds of rubber collected in Amtenkeny during the national scrap drive that began Monday. Allied Headquarters in Australia reports Japanese air force introducing two new planes to strike the Pacific, including a light Zero and a cannon-bearing medium bomber. In Vlony Liege widow murder case, Maria Pelitjean dies in Brussels prison where she was confined since 1926 for poison murders. In Vichy British bombers strike at Paris Cambray railway, explosives hit switches and freight yard. Japanese Domei claims Churchill’s Washington visit with Roosevelt was a publicity stunt. In Vichy also, German troop trains are sabotaged in occupied France. further sabotage attempts on two other trains detected.
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Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Erwin Rommel
Ry Assaire
Tobrule
Wwe
P Wader Sie
London
Tobruk 5
Heyptian
Neil M. Ritchie
Tobrusk
Eighth” Army
Rommel
Una
Tobruk
Mto
el Adem
Sidi Redzegh
Torale
Mediterranean
Fng
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
W. Y. Hartman
Amtenkeny
Australia
Air Oroe
Pacific
Philippines
Vlony
France
Maria Pelitjean
Beckers
Liege
Brussels
Vichy
Steued
Paris-Cambrai
State to Open New Mental Hospital in September
Pittsburgh June 19 The $3,000,000 Western State Psychiatric Hospital will open September 4 as the coordination center of Pennsylvania’s mental institutions. Welfare Secretary Arthur Sweeney announced the appointment of Dr. Grosvenor Benjamin Pearson, 35, of Pittsburgh, as first superintendent.
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Pittsburgh
L Penneyvania
State Welfare Department
Arthur Sweeney
Grosvenor Benjamin Pearson
U S Raid Over Romania Seen As Limited In Scope
A Bucharest resident described a U S bombing raid over Bucharest and nearby targets last week. He said only a few planes reached the capital, with heavy anti aircraft fire and pursuit by Romanian and allied fighters. Ploesti and Constanta were reported hit, though oil fields survived. no detailed damage was noted.
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Bly Associated Press
Istanbul
Turkey
Bucharest
United State
Romania
Black Berport
Olt
Ploesti
Priday
Constanta
Black Sea
Athene Palace
Blackout Meeting Plans For Wardens And Civilians
Plans for a city blackout meeting at the State Armory are outlined with instructions for wardens and sector wardens to attend at 7 30 tonight. The article notes tonight’s blackout will be enforced and urges readiness for the next observance with definite plans and coordination.
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State Armory
State relief allowances increased by percent and dolla
Pennsylvania announced higher relief rates for unemployed residents, effective August 1, raising food grants by 190 000 dollars monthly and shelter by 100 000 dollars per month. Governor James authorized the increase to adjust for rising living costs. secretary Howard D. Russell noted the average state relief would rise about 16 percent, with higher amounts in urban areas and high rent regions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James
Howard D. Russell
Russell
Allies weigh second front plans in wartime talks
Washington reports Britain’s Churchill and President Roosevelt held a secret rendezvous to discuss war strategy and the possibility of opening a second front in Europe. Molotov’s visit and Anglo Russian talks underscored allied efforts to coordinate a major new push against Nazi forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
Britain
America
Atlantic
Europe
Stephen Surly
Speculus
Earry
Winston Churchill
England
United States
Church
Nissar
V. M. Molotov
London
Molotov
Moscow
Russia
Europy
Molotay
Meenty
Libya
Kharkov
United Stans
Hie
al George C. Marshall
Wey Island
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Jing
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