17 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
1
Stanley Johnston reports a dramatic account from the Lexington during the Coral Sea clash. U S sailors and airmen fought under heavy fire as Japanese forces attacked with carriers, cruisers, and torpedo planes. The carrier and its escort pressed a determined defense amid blistering anti aircraft fire and mounting casualties.
A wartime account of the Lexington battling multiple torpedoes and dive bombers. Japanese planes attacked in waves as guns roared, fires erupted, and crew fought to keep the ship afloat while aiding a downed pilot drifting among the fleet. Five torpedoes struck, with heavy damage and a lingering whistle from the funnel as the ship pressed on with a six degree list.
About 39 of 85 Democratic state House members seek reelection, per secretary of state. 35 Republicans run again. The report notes heavy Democratic losses in St Louis and many counties without nominees, while some well known Democrats face no primary opposition. A humorous aside references torpedo damage and a ship’s list.
The article notes a major air battle in the central Mediterranean where American army planes aided British and Allied forces. It cites Axis and British reports of naval and air losses, including the sinking of an Italian cruiser and fires on two battleships. The action centers on the Sicily North Africa strait and ties to Libya supply lines and Malta Tobruk. It also references Roosevelt’s lend-lease stance and a possible jump-off point in the Mediterranean.
The appropriations committee chair leads a pane of lawmakers as five other Democrats and fourteen Republicans are re-elected by default. Veterans listed include C. Stilr Adair County J. A. Gray Watson Gladys Steward Ava William Barton Montgomery County J. W. Farley Platte County and Daniel OBryan Mississippi County. A Democrat from Clay County, B T Gordon, is also noted. More veterans seek 1943 returns including Edgar Keating Kansas City F B Detienne Audrain Dueck Harper Vernon Parker St Louis and A L McCawley Jasper County. Republicans expect a stronger GOP showing this year with higher candidate turnout.
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