American Troops Land Near Munda as Allied Push Grows
Allied headquarters report American troops have landed at two points near Munda on New Georgia in the central Solomons drive. The naval communique says nine Japanese destroyers and cruisers were sunk in the Kula gulf action. Additional raids hit Rabaul air targets and Kiska defenses as U.S. forces tighten pressure on Munda air base.
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Helena cruiser one of ships hit at Pearl Harbor
The Helena a 4700 ton light cruiser named for Helena Montana was damaged at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941. Commissioned September 78 1959 she carried four aircraft and eight five inch antiaircraft guns. Rear Admiral Clarice Woodward handed the ship to Capt Max De Mott in a ceremony with former Helena mayor A J Roberts. The christening was by Mrs Eleanor Walsh Gudger. This Helena is the second ship named for Montana's capital city.
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J. J. Walsh
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Navy
Peace Department Proposed by Senator Wiley
Washington July 7 A proposal in the Senate by Senator Wiley CH Wis would create a permanent active international machinery for purification and vindication while stating that no separate department of national defense or navy should exist We should maintain a department of peace Wiley told colleagues The Covington Republican reports Wheeler McMillen editor in Covington Indiana says McMillen will seek the Republican nomination for president at next year’s convention.
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Department of Peace
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Didate
Covington
Ind
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Arm Journal
Helena sees continued warmth into Thursday
Forecast for Helena, Montana indicates continued unseasonably warm weather on Thursday with high temperatures climbing into the mid 70s. Light winds and sunny skies are expected, offering warm afternoon conditions for outdoor activities.
Opposition Dwindles Over Sicily
Allied headquarters in North Africa report dwindling German fighter opposition over Sicily as heavy air raids by Flying Fortresses Liberators and medium bombers pound Gerbini airport and surrounding fields. Five Allied planes were lost. more aircraft were destroyed on the ground, with Italian reports noting Allied losses.
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Mediterranean
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Pitty
Middle East
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Experiere
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Catania
Palermo
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Porte Empedorio
Marsala
Algiers
Ostia
Rome
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Infantile Paralysis Hits Texas Areas
Austin health officer George Cox reported poliomyelitis was reaching epidemic proportions in some sections. Department figures showed 56 new cases of infantile paralysis reported this week, up from 49 a week earlier, signaling growing concern over the outbreak in Texas.
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Texas
George Cox
Alate
Fisurea
Cox Gald
Giraud in Washington for French war leadership talks
General Henri Giraud arrived in Washington for military talks with the French liberation committee led by Giraud and General Charles De Gaulle. The group moved to relieve Admiral Georges Robert in command over the French West Indies while appointing Brigadier General Henri Jaramy to replace him in French Guinea and the Antilles including Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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Washington
Henri Honore Giraud
Nation Liberation
Charles DeGualie
Georges Robert
French West Indias
Algiers
Tonri Etlonte Woppenat
Martinique
Hay
Rolling Field
Philippe Baudet
UT. S. Army
Navy
Disciplinary Action Taken Against Monarchy Advocates
A German radio broadcast reported disciplinary measures against members of the Spanish Cortes who last month advocated restoring the monarchy in Spain. The program said the action targeted those deemed more culpable for speaking during a period of internal and international tension.
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Tandon
Spain
Investigator Fixes Cause for Detroit Race Riots
Washington July 7 A Monsignor Francis J Hias chairman of the governments fair employment practice committee testified the opinion today that inadequate housing recreation and public transportation were responsible for the recent fatal race riot in Detroit The Catholic priest back from a three day trip to Michigan said he found no evidence that the Ku Klux Klan or the Nazis inspired the outbreak in which more than persons were killed and several hundred injured
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Francis J. Hias
Detyatt
Michigan
Avis
Summary of First Year's Work Of 8th Air Force
Washington reports the eighth air force completed as its first year over Europe with 68 daylight bombing missions and 102 industrial targets damaged or destroyed by 11 423 tons of bombs. 1 199 enemy planes were shot down while American losses totaled 376 heavy bombers.
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Europe
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Germany
One Dead and Twenty Five Ill After Food Illness
In Fort Wayne Maryland July 7 one person died and twenty four others were taken ill at the Broadway plant cafeteria of the General Electric company. All victims were employees of the plant.
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Art Wayne
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General Flackric Company
Senate approves raise of corn price ceiling to 1.40
Senate backed a bill to raise the corn ceiling price from 1.07 to 1.40 per bushel. Proponents argue higher prices push corn to market amid shortages for livestock, feeders, poultry, and farmers. Opponents warn it risks market disruption and would stall recess plans.
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Hoxs
Barkley
Northern Ohio flood spreads damage and idle war workers
Heavy floods in northern Ohio forced evacuations of several hundred families and halted war production as two plant powerhouses were damaged. About 27,000 war workers affected as high waters disrupted facilities and operations. Roosevelt signs resolution extending controls on interstate oil compacts to four more years to conserve oil and BAB.
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Nindaila
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Roosevelt
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Soviets Claim 30000 Nazis Killed in Three Days
Soviet broadcasts reported enormous losses for Germany in the Kursk region, with 6000 dead and 539 tanks destroyed in three days. Moscow said Allied plans in the Mediterranean faced strong defenses, while Axis claims of breakthrough were denied. The Russians detailed heavy German formations and the costly battle near Orel, Kursk, and Belgorod, noting intensified efforts by Axis forces despite setbacks.
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Tandon
Thussia
Moscow
Axis
Orel-Kursk-Belporod
Farmers Will Get Gasoline For Tractor Use
Washington reports that a priority system to guarantee farmers sufficient gasoline for tractors will be announced, possibly tomorrow. Senior Capper stated he was advised by Ralph K. Davies, deputy petroleum administrator, about the plan.
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It-Itan
Ralph K. Davies
Petrol Enn
Workers on Naval Project Sicken From Poisoned Food
Fifty workmen on a navy project at Camp Headford near Virginia Beach were stricken after eating at a nearby canteen. The state health department and the navy immediately began an investigation into the incident.
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Naval Project
Virginia Beach
Navy
Camp Headford
Cantery
State Health Department
Investigablo
WRA Director Notes Jap Relocation
Midwest WRA director Shirrell said nearly 2,500 Japanese Americans, about one sixth of those moved from relocation centers, found work in the Chicago area. He praised employers and the public for absorbing them with minimal fuss or friction.
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Berlin admissions on offensive reflect uncertainty in war drive
Military observers note Berlin acknowledges an offensive but analyse it as tentative and limited. Moscow and Berlin report disputes on the Orel Belogorod actions, with German confidence restrained by home front strain and Allied strategic bombing. Washington also reports Gov. plate rules easing motor vehicle plate production to one 1944 plate per vehicle.
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