Japanese Midget Subs Repulsed In Sydney Raid
Allied air raids target Japanese bases across Timor New Guinea and the Solomon Islands as Sydney endures a midget submarine attack. MacArthur meets Curtin amid reports the submarines may have been damaged or captured. Chinese forces engage near Anhwei while Japan presses fronts toward Canton and Chungking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sydney Harbor
Japan
Australia
Chokiang Province
Sydney
MacArthur
Curtin
Melbourne
Pearl Harbor
Australian
Timor
New Guinea
Salomon Islands
Lae
Reidars
Koopang
Dutch Tintor
Dili
Tulapi
Bolomon Islands
Tanamoga
Garyutu
Solomons
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Anhwei
Kinhwa
Chekiang Province
Lanchtl
Yuhwan
Chekiang
Manking
Yangtze River
Kunming
Flying Tigers
Chungking
Kwangtung
Canton
South China
Domai
Inland Air Lines Pay Boost for Mail Route Increase
The Civil Aeronautics Board raises air mail pay for Inland Air Lines on the Cheyenne Wyoming to Great Falls Montana route and the Cheyenne to Huron route. Effective August 6 1941 Inland will receive 39.68 cents per aircraft mile for base mail weight of 0 pounds, up from 33 cents and 83 1 3 cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Inland Air Lines, Inc
Cheyenne
Wyo
Grest Falls
Mont
Huron
In- Fand
Cheyenne-Great Falls
Holiday Cooking School Opening Promises Community Service
The Huron Theatre glitters as kitchens and gift packs arrive for tomorrow’s free Cooking School with four programs running June 2 to 5. Local merchants join in, inviting guests to shop and discover today’s offerings while The Evening Huvonite notes the community focus on education and homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Theatre
Huvenite
See Cooking School
Delay Decision On Draft Ages Likely Until Fall
Washington report indicates a decision on lowering the draft age from 20 to 18 may be postponed for three months. Senator George of Georgia argues that a clearer wartime outlook after summer campaigns could push the move, while Senator Taft cites figures showing growth without 19 year olds or married men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
Congress
Lilely
George
Georgia
War Department
Taft
Republican
Ohio
Tarailles
Japanese Ships At Rangoon Hit By U S Bombers
A United States communique reported heavy raids from India based bombers sank one Japanese tanker at Rangoon and damaged other ships and grounded planes at Myitkyina airfield in north Burma over the past two days. The Rangoon docks and supply port suffered significant damage.
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New Delhi
United States Army Air Force
India
Rangoon
Myitkyina
Burma
U. S
Civil service invites postmastership bids
The Civil Service Commission announced it will accept applications for postmasterships in Washington Springs South Dakota until close of business June 9 and for Rosebud and White Rock South Dakota until close of business June 12.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Lone Graduate Shines At White Rock Commencement
In White Rock South Dakota on June 1 a single graduate Delhine J Matteson received the diploma as the class address was delivered by Rev F D McMartin of Sisseton. Matteson earned a four year scholarship average of 96.7 out of 100.
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White Rock
S. D
F. D. McMartin
Sisseton
del Hine J. Matteson
County Urges Bond Drive Push From Beadle County
Beadle County war bond chairman George Fullinweider calls Huronians and Beadle County residents to contribute at least 10 percent of income to war bond purchases to reach June's $81,700 quota. May's smaller target was not met. final tallies due soon. Payroll deduction plans have been adopted by numerous firms including Armour and Company, Coca Cola Bottling, General Motors, National Bank of South Dakota, and many local businesses and schools.
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George Fullinweider
Beadle County
Fullinweider
Huron
Armour and Company, Beach and Dickinson
Dakota Savings and Loan Company
Bell Bakery
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Ellis Pharmacy
Eilers’ Farriers
Fairmont Creamery Company
Flanagan's Insurance Company
Fleming's
Fullerton Furniture
S.A. Goebhel
Gold Medal Dairy
General Motor
Greater South Dakota Association
H. H. Humphrey
Hedblom the Clothier
Huron Iron and Metal Company
Huron Cleaners and Dyers
Huron Furnace Company
Huron Lumber Company
Huron Independent Schools
John Manolis
McCormick Deering
Marvin Hughitt
Kiel Brothers
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Montgomery Ward and Company
National Farm Loan Association
National Bank of South Dakota
J. J. Newberry
Northwest Finance Company
N. W. Public Service
Marshall O'Neal
N. W. Security National Bank
Peter Mintener Lumber Company
Standard 671
Minnesota
Amusement Company
State Theatres
Swander Baking Company
Swift and Company
Traveler's Insurance
Bereaie Aioe Jud’s Motor Company
Mabel
Joe
Aeve
S. D
Walker the
Florista N. W. Public Service
Ritchey’s
MecKenzie - Wilson-Barber
Wall of Water Slams Lake Erie Shore at Cleveland
The Lake Erie shore saw seven killed and at least seven injured as a 15 to 20 foot wall of water swept coastal areas near Cleveland during a 60 mile stretch. A sudden wind shift caused the surge trapping night fishermen and others along the lakefront.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Cleveland Weather Bureau
John Austin
Wooxter
Lake Michigan
Holand
Mich
Brant
Buffalo
N. Y
British Submarines Sunk 12,000 Tons of Shipping
British submarines have sunk 12,000 tons of shipping in the Mediterranean and damaged two other ships, the Admiralty announced tonight. The damaged vessels included two medium supply ships later beached in sinking condition and a large supply ship described as seriously damaged. The total number of ships sunk was not disclosed.
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Lurvon
Sune I—Yry
Crite Ish
Mediterranean
Idmiralty
John Barrymore Funeral Set Quietly in Los Angeles
Funeral services for John Barrymore will be held Tuesday in Los Angeles with 33 invited attendees including two former wives Elaine Barrie and Dolores Costello. Father Jatin O'Donnell of the Immaculate Heart Church will officiate the Requiem Mass. The actor was reported to have been brought back into the Catholic faith shortly before his death Friday night. The body will be placed in the family crypt.
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John Barrymore
Los Angeles
Elaine Barrie
Dolores Costello
Jatin O'Donnell
Inmaculate Heart Church
Barrymore
Allied Air Power Surges in Cologne Bombing Display
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie reports on a massive Allied air raid over Cologne using 1,250 warplanes. He cites hints from General Henry Arnold of U S Air Forces about coordination with Britain to maximize war impact.
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Cologne
Dewitt MacKenzie
Wide World
Hitler
London
Henry Arnold
United States Air Forces
Germany
Reich
Dee
Gsiden
Caucasus
Mammoth Raids Seen As Start Of Vast Offensive
Allied aerial campaign to weaken Germany gains momentum with British raids on the Rhineland and Cologne. Cruewell captured, 1,250 planes involved in the Cologne operation, and U S Army Air Forces leaders press for immediate joint action with the RAF to achieve air superiority.
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Clyde A. Farnsworth
Associated Press
Germany
Russia
Italy
Hitler
Ludwig Cruewell
Afrika Korps
Erwin Rommell
Cruewell
Adolf Hitler
Rommell
Kaled
Cologne
Rhineland
Henry Arnold
United States Air Forces
RAF Command
RAF
A. T. Harris
RAF Bomber Command
United States Army Air Force
Far East
Arnold
London
Brehon Somervell
United Statis Army
John H. Towers
United States Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Europe
United States
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W. G. Douglas
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Harris Upton Company
Burns
Burns Company
Hoe
Pita
Nicollet
Byrne
W. W. Warner
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis
Pierre
Twin Cities
E. D. Barron
W. H. Hinselman
Hugh Ager
Wiliam G. Douglas
Agor
Ager
Hitterlman
Burns & Co
Sure & Co
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Imgarn
Rumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Syria
Iran
Iraq
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Egypt
Near East
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Tyndall
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Rapid City
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Yanktan
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