Rawson Resigns After Cabinet Rift In Argentina
Gen Arturo Rawson steps down as head of Argentina while leaders clash over a new cabinet. He orders Gen Ramirez to organize a fresh regime after failure to reach cabinet terms. Rawson had ousted President Ramon Castillo in a coup and was to be sworn in today before resigning due to deadlock.
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Navy probes munition ship tanker crash
Norfolk, Va. June 7 An explosion and fire followed a collision between an American tanker and a freighter loaded with ammunition off the U S east coast. Sixty six of sixty nine aboard the freighter died, eighteen tanker crewmen perished, and 25 Navy gun crew members died. Survivors were rescued by Coast Guard and naval ships. Deck Cadet W J Leonard 21 of Malvern Pa was among the survivors. The Navy announced an investigation into the disaster.
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Production resumes in state as WV miners return to work
In Charleston on June 7, miners in West Virginia went back to digging as leaders advised the return to work. Local meetings across the state heard district officers accept the policy to resume, with MPW President John L. Lewis and Governor Roose urging a June 20 contract. About 500 officials in the Logan area were told of the plan, while turnout varied at other districts.
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Tug River
Prest George J. Titler
The Strand or Dixie Theatre Ticket Ad Notice
Grafton Sentinel invites SYLVIA FAVISH 248 West Boyd Street attend tonight's presentation of Spangled Rhythm with Bing Crosby Bob Hope and stars at the Strand or Reveille With Riley with Ann Miller and four orchestras at the Ho theatre.
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Sylvia Favish
West Boyd Street
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Bob Hope
Wood
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Allied air attack across Dover Strait toward Calais Dunkirk
A large force of Allied aircraft, likely including bombers, moved from the Dover area toward the continent shortly before noon today. The formation was aimed at the coast between Calais and Dunkerque, indicating a major offensive thrust.
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Axis reports invasion fear through Spain
Dispatches from Berlin and Rome warned Axis leaders fear Allies may strike a hard invasion through Spain. Observers suggested plans to use Spain as an air base to defend Europe, with Franco signaling readiness to call for aid if invaded. Reports noted Spain could offer air bases for attacks on France and Mediterranean shipping.
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Split in coal ranks seen as retarder
Washington June 7 dissension among soft coal operators threatens to disrupt collective bargaining as miners return to work under a strike truce. Operators split on seeking a new contract at the table or requesting War Labor Board adjudication, shifting focus from miners to management in the wage dispute.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Contingent of American Airmen Bolsters RAF
London dispatch reports a new large influx of U S airmen and equipment to Britain as Churchill holds strategy talks. The arrival, kept secret for military reasons, includes bombers and crews with ground staff, amid ongoing Allied plans for an invasion front in North Africa and potential focus on a large industrial target in a single night raid. Weather and marching operations affect the tempo of raids on Europe as the conflict widens.
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Retail Price Cuts Planned for Meat and Butter
Washington reports subsidy funded price rollbacks will cut meat about three cents per pound and butter five cents, effective soon with consumers seeing impacts late this month or in July. OPA aims to cover all cuts except cured pork, with coffee likely added later. program costs are about 400 million annually amid mixed opposition and labor applause.
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Office Of War Information Guidance For Wartime Letters
The Office of War Information offers ways for homefolks to write to service members. It suggests stating how the family assists the war effort and how anxious they are for the return, detailing daily life, finances, and community news.
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Rationing Roundup Covers Stamp Validity And News
The roundup lists updates on ration book validity for meat cheese canned milk and processed foods blue and red stamps expiration dates and new coupons. It notes meat cheese and sugar stamp changes along with gasoline and fuel oil allowances and upcoming rationing mailings and garden yields.
Roosevelt to broadcast address for UN Food Conference delegates
President Roosevelt will speak on all radio networks at 5 15 p m Eastern War Time. The 15 minute address targets delegates from the United Nations Food Conference held in Hot Springs Virginia.
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Roosevelt
Hot Springs
Roosevelt boy kills friend with rifle at home
Ten year old William Bonner Roosevelt tripped on a .22 rifle at Mist Valley, his mother present, and the gun discharged, killing Lewis Hutchinson, 11. Coroner W J Rushong said the bullet pierced the lung and liver. Hutchinson was pronounced dead at Bryn Mawr Hospital. An inquest will be held. Billy was released to his mother.
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William Bonner Rooseve
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Elliott Roosevelt
Lewis Hutchinson
W. J. Rushong
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Young Hutchinson
Ardmore
Bryn Mawr Hospital
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Elizabeth Bonner Winsor
James Hagan
Mist Valley
Roosevelt
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Nimitz Addresses Cal Berkeley Graduates in Surprise Visit
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz spoke at the University of California commencement, confirming the Pacific fleet will grow strong by year’s end as he travels mainland for offensive talks. He noted no neglect of supplies, and recalled his ROTC leadership at the campus. Mrs. Nimitz remains in Berkeley.
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U. S. Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Continental
United States
University of California
Naval R.O.T C
Pacific
No More Sugar In Free Lemonade At Bluefield
Bluefield chamber of commerce plans to apply for sugar rations for its free lemonade program as downtown street temps near 90 degrees. Officials note last week’s 87 degree reading prompted the move while the ration board remains unofficial.
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Bluefield
Smash Ferry and Rail Sectors Hit Across Messina Straits
Allied headquarters report that U S airmen struck rail and ferry facilities on both sides of the Messina straits and pounded Pantelleria again after air attacks on La Spezia Trebbia and Reggio Calabria. About 50 aircraft took part with all returning safely, and several Ring air installations were hit. RAF fighters claimed shootdowns of Cant Z-1007s during the raids.
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Connally predicts early passage of anti strike bill
Senator Connally said final congressional approval of anti strike legislation to prevent a coal mine walkout before June 20 would occur, with conferees meeting soon to reconcile House and Senate versions. He aims to have the bill on President Roosevelt’s desk and enforce strong limits on strikes in war industries to maintain production.
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