Concern Over Japanese Landings in Aleutians
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie discusses alarms over Japanese occupation in the Aleutians. He cites unconfirmed reports of 20,000 to 25,000 troops landed, notes proximity to Russian soil, and reasons for limited Allied action including weather, naval constraints, and the need to protect broader operations. He cautions an emergency could force action if the situation worsens.
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Dewitt MacKenzie Tie
Hen
Aleutians
Alaska
Attu
Kiska
Put
Ader
Strong
Air Force
Market Report Poultry and Produce Chicago July 2
Market report shows poultry and produce prices in Chicago with live poultry firm for hens and leghorns, plus declines in various other fowl. Eggs receipts high at 16,490. potatoes arrivals and shipper data listed. Western Long White market firm while Cobblers and red stock wobble. In St Louis stockyards hogs and cattle trade steady to higher amid mixed weights. calves and vealers rise. sheep steady with price support. New York cotton trends downward with futures off and spot near 19.9 cents. Grain and provisions dull with final day July contracts. wheat and corn drift small. soybeans and oats weak. New York stocks weak as traders fret war news and tax agenda pressures quotings.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Fiym
California
Idah
Idaho Bliss Triumphs
Nebraska
Cobblers US
Kansas
Cobblers
Fair Quality
ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U(s. Dept
Navy at War: Air Strikes Hammer Down Japanese Occupation
The report asserts swift action against Japanese occupation forces, noting the enemies’ advance on a barren rocky island. It claims impending wipeout and praises airmen for keeping the attackers subdued among the rocks.
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Little Isles
Price Ceiling on Hogs Next
Washington reports OPA may study establishing price ceilings on live hogs amid administrative hurdles. Agriculture Department stands against such ceilings due to impact on farmers and logistical difficulties, while OPA shifts to support. Approval from the Agriculture secretary is required to proceed.
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Washington
Office of
Price’ Administration
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Big U S Convoy Arrives Safe in Britain
United States Army officials disclosed that new American troops including pilots ground crews Negro troops and air forces arrived in northern Ireland in a large convoy. The exact composition and arrival dates remain secret but this is one of the largest troop brings since the first announcement on January 26. The ships carried thousands of men equipment and a corps of nurses. The commanding officer praised the pilots calling them among the best of the lot.
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London
United States Army
Northern Ireland
Europe
Britain
Pes
United States
Dramatic Tale of Seaplane Tender Off Kiska
Aboard the U S S Seaplane Tender in the Aleutians a battered ship nurses Catalina flying boats amid a relentless gale. The crew battles fatigue, salvages fuel, bombs, and meals while supporting the Cats against Japanese forces on Kiska, preserving American presence in the bleak Alaska theater.
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Keith Heeler
Chicago Times, Inc
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Aleutians
the Aleutians
Kiska
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Mt. Ballyhoo
Efergy
Efergy Danger Cove
German Plane Kills Many Civilians in Shopping Center
London reports a single German plane dropped bombs in daylight, killing civilians in a shopping area of Hull Orford and Felixstowe listed by German radio. A family of six was wiped out by one direct hit, another bomb split a house, and several establishments were damaged. The RAF did not attack Germany last night due to bad weather over the continent.
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London
Jin East
New Orleans Banana Port Reputation Highlighted
A note extols New Orleans as a premier banana port, claiming it to be the world’s greatest. The claim centers on its historical role in handling large banana shipments and related trade infrastructure.
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New Orleans
Indicted in U S Plot Probe Names 28 Defendants
A list of 28 individuals from multiple states and cities including New York California Illinois Wisconsin and Virginia was indicted in a U S case. The defendants implicated propagandizing the armed forces claiming Axis powers posed no real threat and urging an end to military expansion with officials accused of provoking war. Several defendants already faced aidialment for seditious acts and two were convicted for violating the foreign agents registration act. They were taken into custody and will be transported to Washington for trial.
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Chicago
Washington
Biddle
United States
Germany
Italy
Japan
Authorizes Sale of Surplus Feed in 1934 Act
President Roosevelt signed an appropriation Bill granting 805 million dollars to the agriculture department for the current year and authorizing sale of surplus wheat and pasture feed at below parity prices. The move ends a congressional fight over the security administration and aims to move millions of bushels from surplus regions to livestock feeding areas to supplement corn and other feeds.
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Washinteton
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Aal
Tari Security — Administration
Stern
Our Daily Bread and Defense of Democracy
The article reflects on Our Daily Bread continuing from Page One and hopes to produce 60,000 airplanes this year, a figure far below the pre-war expansion. It notes Canada’s role in defense of democracy and suggests criticizing Canada is less popular now but may still be pointed out.
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Canada
Lillian Gish Will Return to Movies
Hollywood reports Lillian Gish will return to motion pictures after a long absence. She signed to star in The Commandos Come at Dawn and left for Victoria British Columbia to join Paul Muni and the cast. Her last film was made in 1931.
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Hollywood
Lillian Gish
Miss Gish
Victoria
B.C
Paul Muni
Parachutists Reported Seen Near Ellicott City Farm
Four militia companies rushed to a Maryland farm area after a tenant named Edgar Amos and his wife saw men carrying a white object. State police searched the vicinity following a report of an unidentified plane circling nearby and a low altitude drop, though the air force did not confirm the incident.
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Baltimore
Ellicott City
Charles Miler
Hdgar Amos
Urlrd
Amos
Service Command
Inland water recreation revival spurs boating interest
In Chattanooga and beyond, inland boating regained appeal as auto culture waned. Riverman O B Gladish recalls cars drove river picnics away, then people sought calmer outlets. About eight to ten years ago crowds shifted back to the water for respite and family outings.
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O. B. Gladish
Amice
Luke
Neace
Michel
Lelse
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