Britain urges reinforcements to Mediterranean front report says
In London officials report Churchill, conferring with President, urges units to send reinforcements to the Mediterranean. The move aims to bolster defenses and support Egypt and the Suez Canal as Rommel threatens from Libya. The route to Ukraine via Soviet forces or through Turkey shapes strategic stakes for Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt MacKenzie
Ers
London
Churchill
Elt
Mediterranean
Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Marshall Rommel
Libyan Desert
Middle East
Imoshenko
Red Front
Ukraine
Hitler
Turkey
Russia
British official comments on western attack anniversary
Sir Stafford, parliamentary deputy for minister Churchill, discussed the June 22 German attack anniversary in London. He asserted the Soviet Union will not aid Hitler and cited Vyacheslav Molotov, noting he knows more about the attack than he can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
United States
Sir Stafford
Churchill
Stafford
Hitler
Vyacheslav Molotov
London
Boxing Roundup Highlights Local Fights and Upsets
In Baltimore Chalky Wright 224 pounds stopped Harry Jeffra in the 1 2 round at Baltimore. Edison Wis Matt Doughei lightweight Milwaukee Kayeed Sicilia lightweight Tex Haven Conn Kid Cocoa New Haven outpointed Pete za Mamaroneck Francisco Cecilia Loazda Mexico City stopped Alonzo Los Angeles Found not scheduled tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altimore Chalky Wright
Geles
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Edison
Wis
Matt
Sports Mirror recaps past notable baseball and boxing dates
Ancestral sports notes recount events from Rigney and the White Sox about a rejected army physical. It recalls Cincinnati Reds beating Brookings in a 4-2 game led by Bucky, widening their lead to a half game while St Louis rested. Also mentions a boxing bout for the World weight title where champion Addock fought in a decisive moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innati Reds
Brookedgers
Bucky
St. Louis
Addock
Census finds more women migrate to cities than men
Bureau data show female migration from rural to urban areas tied to employment growth. A state report from North Carolina indicates participation in the trend, while Massachusetts is not listed among those supplying figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Prescott News Highlights From Searcy Meeting And Local Notices
Dr. A. Buchanan elected vice president at the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons during the first chapter meeting held in Searcy. Vacation Church School at First Methodist Church enters second week with 65 enrolled. ages 4 to 15 invited. Various local residents noted in brief social updates including travel, education, and military news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
State Surgeons Society
Arkansas
American College of Surgeons
Searcy Monday
A. §. Buchanan
Vacation Church
First Methodist Church
Carl Dalrymple
Mighty Bomar
Coral Scott
W. C. Reeves
R. D. Nolen
E. B. Gee
Rock Banskin
S. T. Baugh
J. B. Hesterly
J. R. Hamilton
Church Calendar Entries for June Meetings
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting at the church at 2 30 p m on Monday June 22. On Wednesday June 24 the Sunday School Council of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the church in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Sunday School Council of the
First Presbyterian Church
Churches Service Schedule At First Baptist
First Baptist Church led by Pastor E. P. J. Garrett offers Sunday school at 310 a.m. and worship with preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Personal Placement. Evening service at 8 p.m. features sermon Meeting God By Appointment in the Training Union at 7:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Union
First Presbyterian Church Services and Sermons
The First Presbyterian and R. D. Nolen minister schedule lists Sunday school at 1 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. worship services at 11 a.m. and 10:65 a.m. Sermon titles include The Quest of Andrew and Man, the Image of God. Pioneer Society meets at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 8 p.m. Two youth groups gather at 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Pioneer Society
Man
God
Drilling Report of S Arkansas From ARK Oil & Gas Commission
Drilling report dated June 18 1942 covers multiple wells and companies across Arkansas and adjacent areas. Entries include Midway Barnsdale Dobson and McClaine units with 40 acre spacing, Turner Macedonia and Atlantic blocks, Magnolia Pet Co units, and Tidewater Village sites. Notes reference recompletions, constructive drilling status, surface building, and incomplete gauge data with several reports unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Arkansas
ARK, Oil & Gas Commission
Midway
Barnsdale F. C. Roberts
Dobson
McClaine
Powell
Southwood
Hodnett
Turner
Arkansas
Macedonia
McAlester-Atlantic
Hughes
Smith-Souter
Atlantic
Warner-Brewer
Orig
Warnock
Vaughn
Magnolia Pet
Willie Unit
Lee
C-Ste
Yesterday's Stars Lift Teams in Full Baseball Card Style
Yesterday's box score highlights feature Hal White of the Tigers pitching six hit ball to beat the Senators, Peter Reiser of the Dodgers stealing home in a win over the Cardinals, Cris Hackett of the Indians driving in two with a homer and triple against the Yankees, Gerald Walker of the Reds hitting a three run homer versus the Phillies, John Niggeling of the Browns shutting out the Athletics, Charley Wagner and Dom DiMaggio of the Red Sox combining to shut out the White Sox and DiMaggio adding a late inside park homer for the lone run, Bob Elliott of the Pirates hitting two homers in a win over the Braves, and Lou Novikoff of the Cubs with Johnny Mize of the Giants in a doubleheader where one player homered in both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal White
Tigers
Senators
Peter Reiser
Dodgers
Cardinals
Cris Hackett
Indians
Homer
Triple
Yankees
Gerald Walker
Reds
Phils
John Niggeling
Browns
Athletics
Charley Wagner
Dom Di'Maggio
Red Sox
White Sox
Bob Elliott
Pirates
Braves
Lou Novikoff
Cubs
Johnny Mize
Giants
Fromer
Governor's Assistant Inducted Into Army
William C. Yarbrough, assistant executive secretary to Governor Adkins, reported to Camp Robinson for induction into the army today. He had served on the governor's executive staff since inauguration and previously worked in Senator Caraway's Washington secretariat. He was inducted through Little Rock Selective Service Board "B".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
William C. Yarbrough
Adkins
Camp Robinson
Yarbrough
Senator Caraway
Washington
Three Hope Youths Enlist in Naval Reserve
Three youths from Hope have enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve per the Little Rock recruiting station on Saturday. Named are John Berton Lowe of 320 South Pine Street Hope, William Howard Miller of 322 North Hamilton Street Hope, and John Thomas Crosby Jr of 616 South Hervey Street Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
U. S. Naval Reserve
Little Rock
John Berton Lowe
Pine Street
William Howard Miller
Hamilton Street
John Thomas Crosby, Jr
Hervey Street
McKamie Field Spotlight As Oil Drilling Advances
McKamie field in Lafayette county gains focus as Carter Oil reports porosity and oil shows in Marble Hanes No 3 C NE 36 17 23. OW saturation to 9240 feet. drilling progress near 280 feet and plans to run Schlumberger and setting production pipe. Midway field shows seven active wells led by Barnsdall Oil. multiple depths listed from 3900 to 5600 feet. new McClain No 3 location planned. Tidewater Oil reports activity near Lewisville with Amanda Bendaw No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKamie
Lafayette County
Midway
Carter Oil Company
Carter
Midway Field
Barnsdall Oil Company
Barnsdall
F. C. Roberts
C. NE
Barney Powell
Dobson
McClain
Southwood Oil Company
Hodnett
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
Turner
Golf Unknown Ties Turnesa
Oteg Crisman, Riverside Municipal operator at Selma, tied veteran Mike Turnesa with a 65 in the Hale America tournament to grab the first 18 hole lead. He noted the score came with effort and plans to stay around par. Crisman also underscored his wish to avoid full touring and mentioned his Riverside course is nine holes and short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oteg Crisman
Selma
Alta
Mike Turnesa
Riverside
Crisman
Two Perfect Scores at Wilson Skeet Club Shoot
Beck Morgan and Jewell Atkins won the Wilson Skeet Club shoot in Columbus Friday with a perfect 40. Jim Wilson trailed with 49. Other scorers included Charlie Wilson John Wilson George Wylie Bard Jee 48 Frank Trimble 47 Ray McDowell 46 Leo Robins Claude Nunn and Jimmy Scott 45 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Morgan
Jewell Atkins
Columbus
Jim Wilson
Charlie Wilson
John Wilson
George Wylie
Bard Jee
Frank Trimble
Ray McDowell
Leo Robins
Claude Nunn
Jimmy Scott
Kangaroos Threaten Gippsland Farms as Harvest Sees Losses
In Gippsland Victoria, kangaroos are described as countless regiments of soldiers by a farmer as they ruin crops at dawn. Farmers seek permission to destroy the animals amid widespread infestation reported around Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Gippsland
Victoria
Axis Threats Consider New Allied Shipping Raids
Axis reports suggest intensified air sea campaigns against British and U S shipping with possible raids on England a sea sortie on Iceland by Tirpitz and new carriers Grafeppelin and Deutschland. About 150 Heinkel 177s may be used. Weather could favor attacks on Vladivostok and the Kamchatka peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
United States
England
Iceland
Tirpitz
Grafeppelin
Deutschland
Washington
New York
Norway
Europe
Vladivostok
Kamchtka Peninsula
Nazis Start Purge of Anti-Social Elements
London reports a purge targeting nontisocial elements defined as anyone at odds with the regime. DNB cites Vienna and the lower Danube province of Austria, signaling a campaign to span the German Reich. A radio broadcast defined the anti social person as one in perpetual conflict with penal law and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Lower Danube
Austria
DNB
Women Start Army Training at Des Moines WAAC School
Fort Des Moines prepares to begin training for the first 440 officer candidates of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps on July 20. The article profiles 41 officers teaching the program, noting a mix of married and single instructors, high professional standards, and expectations of discipline and hard work amid social adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training School
Fort Des Moines
George S. Mills
Une
Army
Dan C. Faith
WAAC
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
Philippines
Tientsin
China
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin National Guard
Burnhoo
Wis
29Th Infantry
Fort Benning Ga
Command and General Staff
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
The
War College
Washington, D. C
Don, Jr
82Nd Division
Camp Claiborne
WAACS
Gordon C. Jones
Auburn
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
Hollywood
Fla
Columbus
Citadel
South Caroline Military College
Washington
W. M. Horton
Conway
Ark
St. Mihiel and Meuse - Argonne
Arkansas National Guard
Summer School Opens at High School Monday
Summer School will open at the High School building next Monday with Mrs. R. Jackson and Mrs. R. P. Bowen in charge. Courses include Business Arithmetic Algebra English Latin History Science and Speech. Students may take up to three subjects with sessions from 7:30 to 12:30 mornings.
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R. &. Jackson
R. P. Bowen
Prescott Boy Is Promoted In Camp Robinson Arkansas
Camp Robinson Arkansas announces Prescott Daniel son of Mr and Mrs J E Daniel 301 EB Elm Prescott promoted May 80 from Corporal Technician to Sergeant Technician He attended Guachita College Arkadelphia and Magnolia A M College Magnolia Ark and played with traveling orchestras He was formerly Prescott High School Band assistant director prior to induction February 2 His wife resides at 817 Lewis Little Rock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Corregidor
Benton B. Perdue
J. J. Perdue
Delight
United States
Perdue
Army
Camp Robinson
Fort Mills
Ark
al J. Daniel
J. E. Danie
Elm Street
Daniel
Guachita College
Arkadelphia
Magnolia A. & M. College
Magnolia
Prescott High School
Lewis
Little Rock
British Subs Sink Jap Ships in Malacca Straits
British submarines reportedly sank three large Japanese ships in the Straits of Malacca as per the admiralty communique. One very large vessel was torpedoed and sunk, while another submarine torpedoed and sank two large Japanese supply ships. The action date was not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Straits of Malacca
Admiralty
Malaya
Sumatra
Flashes of Life by the Associated Press
Lighthearted vignettes from across the U S reveal wartime morale notes. A New York soldier reports RAF raids on Germany boosting spirits via a nightly pool. a Washington lumber mill crew rides in a hearse to work. Urbana’s Moore family welcomes triplet girls. a Mississippi operator cancels time limits in a wedding via telephone ceremony. other oddities include scrap-rubber collections on a Twin Falls walk and a Wyoming stork delivering triplets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Germany
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Bremen
Urbana
Ill
Guy Moore
Moore
W .D. Glateon
Tidwell
Twin Falls
Ida
Harry Dinkelacker
Signals From Hotel Windows Warn Axis Subs Along Coast
At a New Jersey veterans convention, Atlantic County Judge Thomas Siddall said Axis submarines received flashed signals from hotel windows along the Atlantic coast. He claimed to have seen the signals and noted that a stop was put to it, but could not say if the practice continued elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Atlantic
Thomas Siddall
Atlantic City Defense Council
Allantic County
New Jersey Department
Joe Louis goes to Army training after boxing career
Joe Louis to begin basic military training at Fort Riley Kansas after orders from Secretary Stimson. The champion, already in the Army since January, will be stationed at a cavalry training center while his boxing future is debated. Louis leaves Camp Upton for Fort Riley, shifting from ring to horse interests and a dude ranch near Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corp
Joe Louis
Army
Marquis of Queensbury
Stimson
Ulles
Louis
Army Information Service
2Nd Corps
Fort Riley
Kas
Joey
Camp Upton
N. Y
Special Services Division
Detroit
Britons Demand Continued From Page One
Soviet dispatches report German siege armies before Sevastopol increasing with pressure near the Black Sea fortress. Russians claim steady blows against the attackers as four German regiments plus tanks and fighters press in during a 15 hour battle. RAF hits Emden Osnabruck as nine planes go missing. German firing squads reach new bloodshed rates in occupied Europe.
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Rommel
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Red Fleet
Soviet Navy
Maxim Gorky
Emden
Osnabruck
Germany
Holland
Europe
Richest English colleges by annual income named
Cambridge ranks second and Oxford third as England's wealthiest colleges with Cambridge University in second place and Oxford University third, while University of London tops the list with an annual income of 9.4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London University
England
Cambridge
Oxford
America May Change Diet
James Marlow and William Pinkerton describe shifts in American eating habits amid wartime demands. The government may urge more chicken consumption to spare other meats and conserve fats for explosives, with shortages in sugar coffee cocoa bananas honey oil and rice. Canned goods are restricted but plentiful staples like milk eggs cheese and vegetables remain. pork production may rise by late October. Six poisonous snake species detected in North Carolina.
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James Marlow
William Pinkerton
New York
Wide World
United States
Great Britain
Russia
United Nations
Caribbean
Orient
Maine
California
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Ss of
Sports Mirror
Rigney
We ‘Eday
Congress
Associated Press Senate
House “Pecess
Senate
House
Navy
jeNormn
Carolina
Massachusetts
Helen Hesterly
O. G. Hirst
Perrin Field
Texas
Air Force
Hirst
Hubert Whitaker
St. Mary's College
Notre Dame
Indiana
Hamer Ward
Ameta Sue
D. L. McRae
Jennie Mildred McRae
D. L. McRae Jr
Memphis
Jimmie Nichols
Addys Brown
Nancy June
Earl Ricks Jr
Hot Springs
Mark Justiss
C. R. Prewitt
Maribeth
Tom Bemis
Garland Wells
Mena
V. S. Wortham
Wortham
Welta Duff
Fort Smith
Horace Bemis
Shreveport
William Buchanan
Kansas City
Gilbert Buchanan
A. B. Dickey and Sons
Booneville
C. W. Niemeyer
Dennis Walker
Pine Bluff
Coy Spradlin
Atle
Michael
Natchez
Helen Whitaker
First Baptist
E. P
First Presbyterian
First Methodist
T. Baugh
Dordhrat
Jeff Hunt
Phillips
Claudia
Roberts & Murphy
Rowland
Bradham
Atlanta
Tidewater
Kukenaam
British Guiana
Naval Reserve
University of Colorado At Boulder
John Adams
U. S
United States Marines
McKamie Field
Axis
Prescott Boy
Longview
Wash
Rawlins
Wyo
R. B. Tripett
Denver
Joseph Fiorella J
Lexington
Joe Lewis
Harry W. Shiver
America
North Carolina
Arkansas Machine Specialty Coo
Hope, Arkansaw
Perkison’s Jewelry Store
Bob Elmore
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