Rommel closes on Matruh as Egypt rushes for Suez
Nazi forces under Rommel press east of Matruh aiming to trap the British Eighth Army before regrouping. Churchill signals Britain will hold Egypt and the Suez area, while Allenby’s defenses near Matruh loom large. battle lines and reinforcements shift as Ritchie may realign.
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Middle East
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Washington
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Ship Reaches Port After Jap Attack
OSTAWA June 16 The Canadian navy said Wat a Canadian built merchant ship reached a west coast Canadian port after a determined attack by a Japanese submarine There were no crew losses and the navy gave no details or exact attack location for security reasons Some damage was reported marking the first submarine operation against Canadian west coast shipping. similar attacks have occurred in U S Pacific waters.
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Germans Force Red Army Back To Press East
Moscow dispatches report a major German drive in Ukraine pushing eastward past Kupyansk after capturing the town. Soviet forces conduct delaying retreats and hold Sevastopol despite heavy Axis bombardment and constant air attacks.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Red Army
Ukraine
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Kharkov
Tass
Sevastopol
Georgia Flyer To Head U.S. Fighters In China
Col Robert Scott of Macon Georgia assigned to command the American Army’s first pursuit planes in China. The 23rd pursuit group will pair with the American Volunteer group on July 4, transferring newly supplied Kitty Hawks from the AVG. Scott, a 34 year old West Pointer veteran, rose through battles in Burma and earlier flew missions between New York and Chicago in 1934.
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Yunnan
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Navy
Marine Air Forces
Burma
New York
Roosevelt Discloses Mighty War Production During May
An eye witness reports Tokyo panic during the April 18 daylight raid, noting heavy damage between Tokyo and Yokohama, and fears of a long war. The neutral observer describes Japanese nerves, flights, and looting in Manila and Manila’s invasion anxiety, with remarks on American air superiority.
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Yokohama
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Philippines
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Official War Effort Figures Show 4000 Planes and 1500 Tanks
President Roosevelt disclosed May 1942 production, revealing nearly 4,000 planes and over 1,500 tanks, plus about 2,000 artillery and anti-tank guns. May weapon output exceeded 50,000 guns of all types, with submarine guns potentially lifting totals past 100,000. Roosevelt urged continued effort and warned against overconfidence amid upcoming production challenges.
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Roosevelt
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Pearl Harbor
Congress
Five Get Death Sentence in Paris Food Riots
Five people were condemned by a Paris tribunal for food riot participation after disorders at a left bank grocery on May 3. One is at large, with others sentenced to life imprisonment or 5 to 20 years in prison.
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Paris
Vichy
Seine
Allied Air Blow Breaks Lull In Pacific Fighting
Allied air operations break a five day pause in southwest Pacific combat with night raids on Rabaul and Dill Timor. Bombing and machine-gun attacks hit Salamaua and New Guinea targets in daylight. A large force of Zero fighters clashed with Allied interceptors over Port Moresby, with several fighters damaged but all Allied aircraft returning safely.
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Port Moresby
Pacific
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New Britain
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Timor
Salamaua
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Lexington High School Principal Resigns Post
James A. Gerayn of Raleigh resigns as principal of Lexington High School to take a similar role at Burlington High School.
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James A. Gerayn
Lexington
Burlington
Republicans charge Roosevelt with naval policy delay costed battleships
In Washington the GOP accuses the Administration of delaying recognition of air power and airfields to bolster postwar election prospects. Joe Martin and aides frame the issue as a shift toward carriers and modern ships, citing Coral Sea and Midway timing while Coolidge previously ordered Mitchell’s court martial.
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Kay Tucker Monarclis
Washington
Capitol Hill
Republican National Committee
Joe Martin
Calvin Coolidge
Billy Mitchell
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Mr. Roosevelt
Raid on Bremen Port City in Massive Allied Attack
London reports a huge RAF bombardment of Bremen, Germany's major port city, with more than 1,000 bombers in a likely record aerial assault. The raid targeted U boat facilities and air fields, flinging hundreds of fighters and bombers, while 52 RAF planes suffered record losses.
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Workers Strike In Vital Plant In Pontiac
About 11,000 workers at Yellow Truck and Coach Company walked out over pay for time lost during a 20 minute blackout. Army officials and union leaders sought an immediate return to work. Fort Wayne depot commander Col Ray M. Hare said the War Department is concerned about the stoppage and urged labor and management to resume production for the war effort. International President J Thomas urged strikers to end the walkout, calling it unauthorized and a breach of pledges to President Roosevelt.
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Yellow Truck and Coach Company
Army
Ray M. Hare
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Detroit
War Department
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J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers-Clo
Rooivel
OPA Issues Gas Ration Instructions
The Office of Price Administration issued detailed guidance for the wartime gasoline rationing program in the eastern states. A 13 page booklet explains the basic 4 gallon unit with 48 coupons per A book, eligibility for B and C books, and the requirement to join a four-person car pool. Registration dates are set for July 9 to 11 in certain cities with first entries on July 22 across 17 states and D.C. Also noted is planning for a municipal airport study in Gastonia with a state motor fuel fee inquiry.
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Office of Price Administration
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Addittion
Axis Advances Despite Bitter Resistance Near Matruh
Cairo June 26 Axis forces led by Rommel pushed into Egypt with about 100 miles gained toward Matruh 130 miles inside Egypt while British units withdraw and prepare to make their stand. American four motor Liberators joined Wellington bombers in raids on Tobruk Libya and Bir Abu Misheifa area armored axis forces.
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Edward Kennedy
Cairo
Erwin Rommel
Egypt
Eighth Army
Matruh
United States Army Air Force
Rommier
Tobruk
Libya
Former U S Envoy To Italy Is Dead
John W. Garrett longtime diplomat and former U S ambassador to Italy from 1929 to 1933 died at his Baltimore area home at age 70 after a year of declining health. Born May 19 1862 he was grandson of railroad backer John W. Garrett. He served in The Hague Berlin Rome and as minister to Venezuela Argentina and Holland. He chaired a postwar prisoner treatment agreement with Germany.
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John W. Garrett
United States
Italy
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Vario “Ously
Predict Unified Blow In Europe From Allies
London June 26 observers predicted a unified command to weld American British and Canadian forces into a coordinated fighting team for a blow against Europe. Eisenhower’s arrival as commander signals active preparation, while public debate on senior officers and command structure continues amid North Africa setbacks.
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