New draft rules outlined under wartime policy changes
Washington reports new draft order categories to govern induction priority. Category 1 includes unmarried, childless registrants. Category 2 covers those with dependents other than wives and children. Category 3 lists married men with wives prior to December 8 1941 and not near induction. Category 4 covers those with wives and children, also married before December 1941. The system aims to stage calls by need while avoiding permanent deferments, though some married men may still be drafted early if necessary to meet quotas.
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Washington
Selective Service
Abolition of C C C Likely as Senate Action Moves
Washington June 24 Abolition of the Civilian Conservation Corps appears likely after the senate appropriations committee backed the house stance to refuse 80 818 000 for the agency for the year starting July 1 Senator McCarran vowed to press the fight on the senate floor The committee cut funds as a wartime economy measure while defeating a bid to eliminate 55 049 000 for the National Youth Administration The panel boosted the overall bill to 1 073 572 626 from 1 058 451 660 approved by the house compared with 1 262 039 498 for the current year Major additions included 5 000 000 for a national occupational inventory and 7 500 000 for student loan financing
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
McCarran
D. Ney
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
McKellar
Tenn
National Youth Administration
Department of Labor
Federal Security Agency
Social Security Board
Department of Education
First Love vs Fifth Column in a Slam-Bang Plot
A brisk cross country contest pits two young airplane factory workers against a gang of spies seeking bomber blueprints. The action crackles with a punch a minute pace as the youngsters press the fight and drive the antagonists toward a final knockout.
Axis Drive on Egypt Seen as Step to Join Japs in India
Cairo reports that German advances toward Egypt threaten Allied positions more than Rommel’s prior pushes. A successful drive into Egypt would sever Suez, block the Red Sea, and enable Axis–Japanese links to India, aiding Persian oil access and supplies to China. Egypt’s political stance remains pro-British but may shift alongside military moves.
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Egypt
India
NEA
Cairo
Japan
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Erwin Rommel
Libyan
Burma
Indian
Caucasus
Iran
Afghanistan
Rommel
Libya
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Aden
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Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
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China
Faruk
Germany
Hamburg
Egrp
Hitle Nice
Hitler
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Soo
Beware of Pre Election Profferings Lawbreaker Warning
A historical Montana guide warns voters of pre election pitfalls and penalties for influencing elections. It cites statutes on treating voters with gifts meals or entertainment, charitable support aimed to sway votes, and betting on outcomes as corrupt practices. The piece underscores strict penalties and suggests walking to polls to avoid appearance of impropriety.
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Montana
Roosevelt and Churchill to Confer at White House
President Roosevelt calls congressional leaders to the White House for a wartime conference with Prime Minister Churchill. The talks, likely to cover Allied strategy and possible second front aid, include Pacific War Council discussions and potential remarks on war progress. King of Canada will attend and discuss Aleutian issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Churchill
Great Britain
Pacific War Council
Wallace
Fayburn
Britain
United Nations
MacKenzie King
Canada
Pacific Council
United States
Council
New Zealand
Montana to Set State Top Speed at Forty-Five MPH
Montana will impose a statewide top speed of 45 mph on all highways, likely by July 1. Colonel C. L. Sheridan says patrolmen will arrest violators and fines will range from 5 to 10 dollars. Existing 55 mph night limit remains in effect and city areas already restrict to 45 mph. The ruling follows Attorney General Gullickson's ruling that the limit is legally permissible based on traffic advisory committee findings.
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Montana
C. L. Sheridan
Sheridan
Howard M. Gullickson
Montana Traffic Advisory Committee
War Department of
Chinese coalition reports major gains in war progress
The Chinese high command announced tonight that they have repelled a Japanese advance toward Cheklang field and recaptured Kweiki. The moves push back the western arm of the Japanese pincers threatening the railway, indicating a shift in momentum as long range forces threaten home territory.
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Klang-Klangsia
Kweiki
China
Weather in Helene By 1 5
Scattered showers are forecast Thursday afternoon with temperatures in the mid range. Weather officials urge travelers to carry light rain gear and monitor local advisories for changes.
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Helene
Cies
Argentina Chamber Urges Break With Axis Now
Cairo, June 24. Rommel moves massive armored columns south to outflank the British Eighth Army atop the Egyptian border escarpment. RAF and Royal SA air forces pound enemy transport. British defenses clash west of Salum as German and Italian tanks shift southward. This sets the stage for a potentially decisive battle in Egypt.
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Cairo
Rommel
Eighth Army
R.A.F
Royal South African Air Force
Satuum
Salum
Egypt
Tobruk
Fort Maddalena
Bir el Shegga
Axia
Ain el Gazala
Cirenla
New Tax Bill Approved By House Ways And Means
The House Ways and Means Committee completed a new tax bill aimed at raising 5.924 billion dollars in additional revenue. It reverses several administration proposals and drops Morgenthau's joint filing recommendation as it wraps up a study begun in March.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
MacArthur Expresses Confidence in Fight Through
General MacArthur radioed to General Auchinleck urging resolve. He said you can do it and you can still fight your way through, urging them to remember Wellington as Allied forces regroup after defeat in the Middle East.
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Allied Heeadquarters
Australia
MacArthur
Claude J. Be, Auchinleck
Middle East
Wellington
Axis Sub Base Thought to Lurk on Brazil Coast
Rio de Janeiro reports that Allied air and naval forces probe hints of an Axis submarine base on Brazil’s Maranhao coast. Officials say they cannot confirm submarine operations yet, but several reports claim Axis raiders may hide in river-mouth swamps and refuel there.
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Axis
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Aial
Maranhae
State Gasoline Tax Revenue Off $155,000 in June
Montana’s gasoline tax receipts for May 14 to June 16 fell by over $155,000 from the prior year. For the 90 day period this year receipts were 545,608.39 compared with 98811.28 in 1941. Jan 1 to June 15 totals were 283,364.96 less than 1941. The 1942 period totaled 2,660,586.67 versus 2,9453,925.63 in 1941. Board members blamed lower tourist traffic and warned revenue drops may widen in the coming three months.
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Montana
State Board of Equalization
Argentina Facing Possible Break With Axis Over Rio Tercero Sinking
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies voted to demand Foreign Minister Guinazu appear on July 2 and to discuss breaking off relations with Germany Italy and Japan after the Rio Tercero torpedoing. President Ortiz relinquished duties earlier and Acting President Castillo pushes a prudent neutrality policy amid pressure from opposition.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Enrique Ruiz Guinazy
Chamber
Germany
Roberto M. Ortiz
Roosevelt
Argentina
Ramon 8. Castillo
Berlin
Rio Tercero
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu
Castillo
Sategovic
Rio Tercera
Rio de Janeiro
Italy
Japan
Chile
Ortiz
New York
Foreign Office
Helena rubber drive climbs to 219956 pounds with six days left
Helena residents donate scrap rubber as the campaign nears the finish. Sam D. Gaza Jr said six days remain to turn in rubber while Scouts and Cub Pack 101 canvass wards six, four, and five to boost the effort. Rural residents also contribute, with a 500 pound mine conveyor belt and a 200 pound donation reported.
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Helena
Sam D. Gaza, Jr
Dan Killeen
Fred A. Olson
Charles Shelton
Civic Center
Boy Scouts
Cubs
Bill Callaghan
Bill Pippy
Llewellyn Jones
Phillip Gunn
Gaza
Marysville
German Bombers Smashing Attacks Hit West Midlands Towns
German raiders struck two West Midlands towns with heavy explosive and incendiary bombs in the first such raid in over a year. Casualties and damage reported with rescuers at wrecked buildings as Midlands industry areas faced renewed Blitz pressure. A lone plane over London triggered ARG fire for 70 minutes before bomb drops. The event follows a day of intense air activity. authorities reported nothing further after twilight.
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London
West Midlands
Midlands
Reseis Snorkers
Germany
England
Ministry of Home Security
Utere
Red Cross Roll Call To Be Postponed
Washington reports the November Red Cross roll call is postponed and merged with a March 1943 war fund drive. Chairman Norman H. Davis announced the plan with President Roosevelt’s approval, noting March 1943 as Red Cross month.
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Red Cross
Washington
Norman H. Davis
Roosevelt
Davis
Hitler presses eastern blitz while Tobruk still a prize
War analyst Kirkell and Simpson note Hitler urges instant action across Russia and North Africa as German forces push in southern Russia near Kharkov. With Sevastopol stubbornly defending and Tobruk defeat weighing on Cairo and London, the global battle remains in the balance as Germany seeks simultaneous advances despite losses.
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Kirkel
Simpson
Hitler
Russia
North Africa
Kharkov
Tchaikov
Sea of Azov
Sevastopol
Caucasus
Egypt
Tobruk
Cairo
London
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