Battle halts Rommel at Nile front near El Alamein
In Cairo July 4 AP reports a massive Allied counter attack backed by unprecedented air force cooperation checked Rommel east of Alexandria and the Nile, with heavy air battles and German losses. British eighth army, reinforced, defends strongly at El Alamein while Axis forces attempt to dig in and renew pressure.
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War Today Warns of Axis Threats to India and Russia
The piece argues Nazi aims in the Middle East could trigger Japanese action against Russia or India. It notes Nippon's opportunism, possible attacks even with Moscow non aggression pact, and warns Rommel’s forces threaten India and Russia as Japan weighs strikes to aid Axis goals.
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China says Japan seeks Australia not Russia
Gen Li Tsung jen, a top Chinese commander, doubts Japan can spare troops for Siberia or mount a Siberian campaign. He says Japan’s immediate aim is Australia to gain resources and resolve internal troubles. Chinese report also notes Japanese gains in Kiangsi and defenses near Hongkong.
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Nazi U Boat Campaign Soars Toll In Atlantic
The Associated Press tally shows 335 losses in the western Atlantic with at least 77 lives lost in three sinkings. Two ships fell in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, while 23 workers died unloading at Puerto Limón Costa Rica after a submarine torpedo attack. A Latvian vessel and a British cargo ship suffered heavy casualties in related actions as war at sea intensified. Separately, small-boat builders urged tests for a fleet of tiny craft to aid anti-submarine efforts, awaiting approval from government officials.
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Ickes Signals Nationwide Gas Rationing Possibility
Interior Secretary Ickes indicated a nationwide gasoline rationing plan may be needed unless scrap rubber collections improve. In telegrams to mayors he urged intensified community drives and federal action through worn tires tubes and other rubber articles be donated for military needs during a ten day extension.
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Allied Bombers In Raid On Airdrome Lae New Guinea
Allied bombers attacked the Lae airdrome in New Guinea beating off 12 Japanese fighters. They plastered the runway with heavy bombs as part of MacArthur's operations. Simultaneous night raid targeted Noepang air base in Timor. Six Japanese fighters were intercepted over Port Moresby by Allied patrols.
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Three Frenchmen Receive Life Terms for Bread Theft
In Vichy unoccupied France on July 4 three Frenchmen were sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor for stealing 800 bread tickets from a Tours ration center. Two others got 20 years and two years at hard labor. At Besancon thirty people were also sentenced, one for life for communist activity.
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Reds batter Germans back in Kursk area
Russian counter‑attack in the Kursk sector drives German forces back across a key river, with heavy losses reported on both sides. Soviet dispatches claim large German tank losses and intensified battles south of Kursk while Sevastopol has fallen and Berlin presses in Belgorod and Volchansk sectors.
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President Roosevelt says U S spirit of Fourth spreads worldwide
In a July Fourth statement from Washington, President Roosevelt declares democracy’s freedom symbol has spread over the globe. He notes the holiday is marked by war production and fighting forces, praising tireless Allied effort across Africa, Russia, the Pacific, and occupied nations. He urges unwavering resolve and freedom for all peoples as World War II continues.
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U S Expanding Bases In Britain
London reports a planned expansion of United States naval and military bases in Britain for 1943. Funds have been set aside for three new naval bases alongside a large repair and supply center at Londonderry, Northern Ireland, already active for American convoy warships.
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FDR Approves Study Of Plan For Puerto Rico Gov Election
Washington July 4 President Roosevelt approved a study on proposed legislation allowing Puerto Rico to elect its own governor. Interior Secretary Ickes had suggested the study. Rexford G Tugwell had discussed the plan with the President. Secretary Hull saw no objections and noted conditions may be ripe for further steps toward statehood or independence.
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Stephen Early
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Senate Committee Favors Farm Fund
A Senate appropriations subcommittee approved a resolution to continue Department of Agriculture funds through July based on June appropriations. If the full committee and both chambers approve, the department could meet its fortnightly payroll next Wednesday. The department has lacked funds since the new fiscal year began due to stalemate on the $680 million supply bill.
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Voices Of Friendly Lands Celebrate Independence Day
AP report notes 166th U S Independence Day with cheers from England China Australia Ireland Mexico Ecuador Cuba and other lands. Nations unite in tribute while war plants run and Americans and foreign-born workers continue after July 4 ceremonies.
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Menador
United States and RAF joint raid on Dutch air fields
United States air forces and the RAF launched a morning raid on three Dutch airfields at Wamstede Alkmaar and Valkenburg marking the first U S army air force participation in RAF bomber command operations from Britain The communique said the attacks were pressed from very low level amid intense anti aircraft fire Bombs hit hangars administration buildings and dispersal points at Hamstede and Alkmaar while Valkenburg was heavily machine gunned Three aircraft including two American crews were reported missing The Americans reportedly borrowed their planes from the RAF for this inaugural operation
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Forrest Hilton Burns to Death In Car Blaze
Special to The Enterprise Forrest Lee Hilton about 23 of Thomasville was killed when his car overturned near the Winston Salem highway just outside city limits. The vehicle burst into flames after a tire blew out as he approached the highway. Firemen arrived but Hilton was dead at the scene. He was a son of Mr and Mrs W Hilton.
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