Eight Line Bir Hacheim Defends Against Tenth Axis Assault
Free French defenders at Bir Hacheim on the Gazala line in Libya repelled a tenth Axis assault in two weeks of fierce fighting. German dive bombers and heavy artillery opened the attack, with Italian infantry and German tanks driving into minefields as Allied and RAF aircraft bombed emplacements. Commandant General Koenig reported continued supplies and expected further assaults, while noting the battle could ignite wider Vichy action.
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Libya
Af Bir Hacheim
Gazal
Pierre Koenig
Foreign Legion
Bir Racheim
Crionghold
Hem
Syria
Knightsbridge
R.A.F
Bir Hacheim
RAF
Iides
Vichy
U S Ship Sunk Off West Coast In Japanese-Style Attack
A Navy official reported that seaman Sam Chance died of exposure after about eight hours at sea when a U S merchantman was torpedoed off the west coast. About 60 men reached shore in a whaleboat and two life rafts. Another seaman was seriously ill with pneumonia.
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Navy
Ofa
Japan
Sam Chance
West
California
Japanese at Lashio Attacked by American Bombers
The War department reported American bombers hit Lashio, Burma road terminus, damaging the airdrome, planes on the ground, and railway equipment. No American losses by enemy action were reported, though four bombers crashed in the Burmese mountains on the return trip due to weather. Japanese fighters attacked but did not stop the raid.
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Washington
War Department
Lashio
Burma Road
Lewis J. Brereton
India
Brereton
Department
Weather in Helena by U B Weather Bureau
A few widely scattered afternoon showers expected in surrounding mountains. Temperatures to change Wednesday.
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Helena
U. B. Weather Bureau
Russians Repel German Assaults at Sevastopol Base
Soviet defenders at Sevastopol claim to have killed 2,500 Germans in savage hand to hand fighting as Nazi infantry and tanks pressed the Black Sea base. The six German planes and twenty four tanks were reported knocked out while Russians endured heavy bombardment and shelling. Civilian residents sheltered in deep catacombs as the battle raged around the mountain fortress.
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Moscow
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Izvestia
Drive to Collect Old Rubber Is Planned Now
Washington reports a nationwide drive to collect scrap rubber announced by President Roosevelt. No start date given, but the president hopes the campaign begins soon and ends two weeks after inauguration. He signaled possible rubber conservation measures, and noted uncertain rubber stock estimates require a quick pickup effort.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Eastern Seaboard
Nalions
Allied fliers destroy 13 Jap planes in New Guinea raid
Allied bombers over New Guinea destroyed or damaged thirteen Japanese fighters near Lae and Salamaua. Two Allied planes were missing. The raid began fires at Lae and Salamaua, with additional hits on Japanese vehicles at Ermera on Timor. A Japanese submarine reportedly fired on an Allied ship off southeastern Australia but failed.
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New Guinea
Allied
Australia
New Guiaea
Lae
Salamaua
MacArthur
Ermera
Portu-guese
Thaor Island
British Sub Sinks Italian Destroyer and Four Sh
The British submarine Turbulent sank an Italian destroyer and four merchant ships carrying supplies to Libya. It also sank one escort and a third supply ship amid Mediterranean action supporting General Auchinleck’s desert army. RAF bombers struck at Sardinia and Crete as raids continued.
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Brittain
Turbulent
Mediterranean
Libya
R.A.F
Sardinia
Crete
Desert Army
Claude Auchinleck
Admiralty
R.aa.f
Naples
Tripoli
Mussolini
Tur
Bulent
Egypt
Candia
RAF
Cagliara
Spain
Italy
Blimp disaster kills 12 with 1 survivor found
The nation's first fatal blimp accident in nine years occurred near Lakehurst New Jersey as two lighter than air ships collided during an experimental mission. Only Ensign Howard Fahey Sr of Scarsdale NY survived after escaping a cabin window. Navy officers and civilian scientists were among the dead or missing. a naval board of inquiry will determine cause.
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Lakehurst
N. di
Atlantic
1-2
Causa
Naval Board of
Naval Air Station
Navy
Ensign Howard
Fahey
Scarsdale N. Y
Coast
Clinton
Rounds
Toms River
N. Y
Thea Blimps
A. B. Wyse
San Diego
Cal
R. C. Poteet
Langon
Jeutenant Frank A. Trotter
Leahy: French Overwhelmed But Pro American
Washington reports Ambassador Leahy saying most French favor American aims and hope Nazi defeat. He noted lasting cordial ties with Petain but warned he faces German pressure that limits relief efforts. Leahy described France as “submerged” under invasion while French morale remains pro American despite military defeats.
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Washington
United States
Wiliam D. Leahy
Admiral Leahy
Roosevelt
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Germany
Marshal Henri Detain
Petain
Leahy
France
Yirhs
Japs Cover Up at Midway and Prepare for Loss Shock
New York dispatch reports Japanese leaders and propaganda analysts warning of heavy naval reverses at Midway. Asahi article cited by Berlin broadcasters notes Tokyo’s calm amid anticipated losses and argues both sides tire first in a drawn out war.
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Midway
New York
Yokyo
Tokyo
Asahi
Bradio Berlin
Radio Tokyo
US S. A
Midway Island
Hatsude
Yashima
Petpro
Pavlovsk
Taga
Far East
Midway Battle Area Quiet After Recent Pacific Action
A report from Ensign George Itras recounts a vivid Midway engagement tale showing unrelenting punishment that turned an attack back and put Japanese sea power on the defensive. Pacific headquarters weighed no new notices, while Honolulu noted calm after a recent raid seen as diversional. General Emmons praised Hawaiian defenses as citizens stayed vigilant.
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Tearlarbor
Midway Island
George Itras
Manston
Texas
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Central Pacific
Dutch Harbor
Midway
Hawaiian Islands
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Telos
Eminens
Deadline Tonight for State Office Filings in Montana
Twenty two candidates have filed petitions for nomination for six state offices ahead of the midnight deadline. Yesterday's entrants include Horace F. Casey seeking reelection as railroad and public service commissioner, WP Pilgeram for clerk of the Supreme Court, and Jerry J. Clifford for U.S. representative in the first district. Offices filled include five for U.S. Senate, five for the first district, five for the second district, four for clerk of the Supreme Court, two for railroad and public service, and one for the Supreme Court clerkship. Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell will keep the office open from 11 p.m. to midnight for last minute filings. the regular hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five men seek the U.S. Senate, five for the first district congress, five for the second district congress, four for clerk of the Supreme Court, two for railroad and public service, and one for the Supreme Court. Two of the fifteen candidates are Republicans, nine Democrats, and one nonpartisan. Notable entrants include Wellington P. Rankin, Elena, Republican, and Lt. Col. Charles R. Daw. (Continued on Page 2).
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Wiire
Horace F. Casey
Ailroad and Public Service Commission
WP. Pilgeram
Supreme Court
Jerry J. Clifford
Congress
Didates
Montana
Supreme Cover
Sam W. Mitchell
Railroad and Public Service Commission
U. S
Wellington PC
Rankin
Elena
Charles R. Daw
No Move to Draft 18 and 19 Year Olds Soon
Washington reports President Roosevelt disclosed an immediate move to draft youths aged 18 and 19, but shipments would come after several months. He said 18 and 19 year olds are not currently subject to compulsory service and no decision had been made, urging reporters to wait months before asking again.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Qnite
Japanese Lose Pants Trying to Save Face
Honolulu dispatch reports a gag line attributed to the Marina commander at Midway sent to Admiral Nimitz. The message states Japs lose pants trying to save face, reflecting wartime humor on morale setbacks.
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Honolulu
Marina
Midway
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Prince Rupert Air Alarm Declared Seemingly Friendly Planes
Prince Rupert briefly warned of an imminent air alert as planes approached from the north, triggering a siren at 2 05 p m local time and prompting school and industry closures. The all clear followed two hours and five minutes later after the Western Command of the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed the aircraft were not enemy planes.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Prince Rupert
Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
German People Hope to End Hitler Rule Says Lochner
Louis P. Lochner, veteran AP foreign correspondent and longtime head of the Berlin bureau, told NBC that Germans are praying for deliverance from the Nazi regime and believe Hitler can be beaten. He warned the dictator is not an insurmountable genius and emphasized that victory would bring happiness to Germans and the world.
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New York
Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Associatey Press
Berlin
Mos
Hitler
Lechner
U S War Prisoners at Manila Reported Given Good Treatment
U S high commissioner Francis Sayre announced a Red Cross message from Geneva stating the 3 000 civilians interned by the Japanese at Santo Tomas University Manila are receiving good treatment. The internees include about 2 500 Americans with roughly 1 200 women.
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Washington
Francis BR. Sayre
United States
Philippines
International Red Cross
Geneva
Santo Tomas University
Manila
Full Force Is Being Marshalled
The RAF bomber command marshals air strength for raids on Germany’s Ruhr and Rhineland targets. A. S. Harris predicts a 1000-plane Cologne raid like a gentle zephyr. Median raids use hundreds of planes. losses last night ran near but below 10 percent. Harris says a future Anglo American flood will crush German industry as US air power rises.
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London
R.A.F. Bomber Command
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
A. ST. Harris
Cologne
Junhr
BAP
Essen
R.A.F
Diepne
France
Netherlands
Hartis
Bomber Command
Harris
United States of America
Luebeck
Rostok
Net
Japan
Europe
No War Within Japan Rumor and Bleak News From Tokyo
Premier Tojo, as portrayed by interpreters, faces bleak tidings from the war report to Emperor Hirohito. Reports indicate Tokyo’s forces suffered a decisive setback, with retreats and radio blackouts suggesting heavier losses than acknowledged. The piece hints at a shaken conquest plan and uncertain Japanese losses continuing to mount.
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Kirkel
Semplon
Tojo
Japan
Hirohito
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