FCC Hearing Postponed By Solons Recess
Washington July 8 Congress will revisit radio regulation when members return from summer break. Senator Wheeler seeks FCC hearing alignment with Taft while opposing total network destruction claims. Taft cites a Supreme Court ruling as supporting FCC control over stations.
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Weather Outlook for Carolinas Brings Scattered Thunder
Little temperature change tonight with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and early tonight across North and South Carolina. Stronger activity expected in parts of the region with brief downpours and possible thunder. Temperatures remain mild and humidity feeds shower development.
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War in India Shapes Allied Strategy and Indian Unrest
The article notes rioting and property destruction in India with thousands jailed, highlighting India as a key Allied base and potential invasion route against Burma. It warns of Axis propaganda stirring Indian dissidents and stresses immediate concern over political crisis and food shortages impacting security and operations.
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Allied naval action in the Solomons halts Japanese force
American light cruisers came under heavy fire and were sunk or set afire within minutes. American destroyers later intercepted and sank several enemy ships attempting to escape from the gulf. Corsair fighters claimed three bombers and nine Zeros over Rendova and Zanana skies. Avenger and Mitchell bombers joined the attack on Vila while B-29 escorts maintained air superiority over the Central Solomons.
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Germans Drive Siege Threat Near Kursk Front
A special communique reports German forces have moved to encircle Soviet troops along the Kursk arc by attacking from Belgorod and Orel sectors with about 450,000 men across 30 divisions. The broadcast claims 400 Soviet tanks destroyed and 193 planes shot down, while Russian positions reportedly broke under the assault.
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Kursk battle admission signals Nazi offensive
Berlin radio via London quotes Lieut. Kurt Jeserich calling it the battle for Kursk and notes a German admission of an offensive with gains claimed in the Orel and Belgorod sectors. Russians report massive air battles as both sides exchange reinforcements and claims amid heavy fighting.
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Law for nationwide express highways sent to White House
Legislation directing the Commissioner of Public Roads to survey the need for an express highway system was approved by Congress and sent to the White House. It authorizes expanding unobligated funds with states for engineering and economic studies of future highway projects.
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Field Marshal Von Kluge Commanding Troops on Russian Front
Moscow dispatches report Field Marshal Gen Guenther von Kluge leading the German three day old offensive on the Russian front. No clear word on Russian defense leadership, with Col Gen F I Golikov possibly directing the Voronezh front and Col Gen Max Anrei vitch Reiter in charge of the Orel sector.
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Youth Killed in Fayetteville Truck Accident
In Fayetteville on the Wilmington highway a truck attempting to pass another vehicle left the road and became stuck in soft dirt. Elmer Glenn Squires 16 was instantly killed, Claude Porter 20 is seriously hurt, Nelson Squires suffers chest injuries, Brain Porter 18 and Robert Lippitton are slightly injured. All four residents of Kelly. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. today within city limits.
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Elmer Glenn Squires
Claude Porter
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Robert Lippitton
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Indians Get Sulfa Give Up Medicine Man
Fort Hall Idaho Supt C L Graves credits sulfa drugs as a godsend for Indian wards saying the medicine has nearly eliminated trachoma and notes natives are drifting from ancient healing rituals.
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Thirty Two Suffer Food Poisoning In Norfolk Canteen
Thirty two workmen were under treatment in Norfolk hospitals for food poisoning traced to a canteen at a navy construction project near Camp Bradford. One man was seriously ill. others affected did not require hospitalization. Doctor A K Wilson from St Vincent's hospital noted all affected had eaten sandwiches at the canteen, not run by navy or contractors.
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Water Runs Uphill For Army Air Corps at Wendover Field
Engineers plan a 12 inch, 32 mile pipeline to supply Wendover Field with water. A million gallon reservoir will store supply, and water will be pumped 228 feet over a ridge then pushed through the line at 1000 gallons per minute.
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Irked Worker Confronts Peanut Vending Machine Incident
Chicago officer Frank Rydelek rushed to a street fight scene and found Edward Poplawski kicking a peanut machine. Poplawski complained about only two peanuts per penny after investing seven cents. He was released on twenty five dollar bail.
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