Resignation of War Food Admin Davis Triggers Debate
The resignation of Chester C. Davis as War Food Administrator sparks concern over food supply during wartime. The piece notes divisions between Davis and OPA on price controls and subsidies, calls for consolidated authority, and warns that fragmented government risks failing to move food to farms and towns as production pressures mount.
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Chester C. Davis
Dluvis
Presideol
Davis
Feeve Bank of
Roosevelt
Office of Economic Stabilization
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Wallace Jones dispute prompts cautious Senate response
Washington reports a heated exchange between Vice President Wallace and Secretary of Commerce Jones over war materials policy. Democratic leaders show restraint while Republicans push for an investigation. Senate figures including Danaher Conn and Pergusus express varied interest as Roosevelt seeks to keep press stir and party factions calm. Chairman Truman says the special committee is busy and not planning to probe the row.
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Washington
Clay
Wallace
Commerce Jones
Roosevelt
Danaher McOnn
Congressional Meuley
Michigan
Pergusus
Jones
Asa
Roosevee
Commerce
Truman
D - Mo
Special Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Flying Forts Bomb Le Mans in France Raid
American heavy bombers struck Le Mans in France last night, bombing railway and industrial targets including the Tage air engine works. It was the first US Eighth Air Force raid on Le Mans, with losses reportedly minimal and planes returning safely. The town lies on the Sarthe river and hosts chemical industries vital to the German war effort.
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Leo Branham
London
le Mans
France
America
Antwerp
Miers
Gerogs
le Mins
Wilbur Wright
Qr- Ville
Imniltwid
Wilbur
U. S
Eighth Air
Snds
Wisl
Lee Jarenen
Mans
Sarthe Pepartment
He Yiver
Paris
Horn Waveres
Spangler Couple Promoted to State Sergeants Together
Mrs. Helen Spangler WAACs member and her husband John a Texas soldier were promoted to state sergeants on the same day. Both wrote to Butte relatives about their promotions unaware each had been raised in rank, reflecting a coordinated yet surprising ascent.
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Mont. —Vly
Helen Spangler
WAACS
John
Texas
Spangler
Butte
Ration Book Calendar Details Stamp Expirations
Ration Book No. 7 lists Colfue Stamp No. 24 for one pound expiring June 80 and Sugar Stamp No. 18 for five pounds expiring August 15. Por canning Stamps 15 and 16 cover five pounds each. Shoes Stamp No. 18 good for one pair through Oct 31. Blue Stamps K L M on Book No. 2 laid mined and processed vegetables and fruits through July 7. Red Stamps J K L M N cover fats oils cheeses canned fish and milk expiring June 30. Gasoline Stamps No. 6 of A-books allow four gallons until July 22.
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Hhrough
Churchill Hints Allied Invasion Before Autumn
Prime Minister Churchill told London’s Guildhall that heavy fighting is likely in the Mediterranean and elsewhere before autumn. He cited destruction of over 40 U boats in May and record ship production in the U S and Canada. He warned Axis fears may delay a promised offensive against Russia and reaffirmed Allied demand for unconditional surrender.
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London
Churchill
Mediiterra Nean
Guildhall
United States
Canada
I Shige
Miniser
North Atlantic
Mediterranean
Axis
Russia
United Nations
Dies to Probe Japanese Relocation Camps Wide Inquiry
Washington June 80 144 Wins Japs relocation camp inquiry to be held by Dies subcommittee tomorrow with a prolonged congressional hearing on conditions. Chairman Dies and the full committee plan to investigate causes of recent racial disturbances including Detroit rioting, with witnesses to include Dillon Myers and Japanese American leaders. The panel aims to measure influence of the War Relocation Authority on policy and will press field investigation despite objections from Representative Celler.
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Washington
Whal
Dies
Dillon
Myer
Ced
Representaive Culler
D-Ny
Cellors
Dale Fee
Charing Lo
Knight Testifies in Arkansas Divorce Trial Over Motion Picture Pact
June Knight told an Arkansas divorce court that Arthur Cameron urged her to sign a 1938 marriage movie contract to prove she did not marry him for money. She described Cameron’s pressure, two marriages, and his alleged gifts and finances during their stormy union, including money paid and the California to Arkansas connections.
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Arthur Arden Cameron
Texas
June Knight
Russell Brown
Chicago
Little Rock
Arthur A. Cameron
Arkansas
Amy
Cameroon
Miss Knight
Primi If
Dope
Cameren
Esas
India
Sereei Gate
Ale
Cameron
Galveston
Tex
Mise Knight
Shi Baye
New York
Miss Kolaht
Abe
Tilly Garston
Hin
Mary Martin
Te Cummnity
Iaus
Bea
Complete Air Umbrella Over Mediterranean
Allied air strength establishes a continuous air umbrella over the Mediterranean from North Africa to Sicily, reopening the sea to Allied shipping. Bombers hit Sicily's rail links and Messina ferry yards, with attacks extending to Calabria and Greek targets in occupied territory. The U S Army Service Forces say about 400 cargo vessels transported the American Expeditionary Forces in North Africa.
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Noland Norgaard
North Africa
Sicily
Middle East
Region Calabria
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Suen
Alexandrina
Jule
Faglind
Cape
Ray Clewrly
Sivily
Middle Wast Command
Reggio Calabria
Wellinstons
Africa
Messina
Fall Road
Alta
Comiso
Asis
Rak
Phain
Midle East Command
Greece
Eden Urges Mussolini to Accept Unconditional Surrender
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged Mussolini to accept unconditional surrender terms offered at Casablanca and warned Britain would bomb Rome if needed. He contrasted this with avoiding bombing London and defended heavy air action to end the war. The Commons cheered as civil defense cuts were announced to balance manpower for the Allied offensive.
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Daniel London
Anthony Eden
Mussolini
Britain
Aly
Rome
Commons
Eden
Signor
Talian
Casablanca
Axis
Cheering House
France
London
Ellen Wilkinson
Home Office
Hitler
Steel Output Lowest Level in 3 Years
Pittsburgh reports steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania operate at the lowest production in over three years due to the wildcat coal strike. Output is 78% of capacity after a survey by theOil dunes News Agency. The strike affects coal supply and war production plans as leaders urge more output for the second half of 1943.
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Pittsburgh
War- Vila Steel Mills
Pennsylvania
Yielary Valley
Ooi Dunes
Financial News
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Conrad M. Nelson
War Production Boards
Philip Murray
Unio
Weaf
UMW
Pennsylvanas Manongshola
Revo
Midland
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Combined U S Forces Land on Rendova Island
United States forces landed on Rendova island in the Central Solomons during the early morning of June 30, signaling a new offensive in the South Pacific. The move aims to pressure Japanese positions near Munda and Bougainville, with analysts weighing whether it is a diversion, a probing advance, or a step toward broader operations in the Solomons.
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Washington
Navy
Rendava Island
Solomons
South Pacific
United States
Rendova Island
New Georgia
Russell Islands
Kendava
Munda
Bougeville
Rabaul
Rendova
Guadalcanal
Washington Soldier Reported Jap Prisoner in Philippines
Pvt. William T. Smeiders, 22, of Washington, listed missing in action in 1942, is reported prisoner of the Japanese via the adjutant general to his father Henry Saunders. Entered service in 1941, last heard from February 1942 at Fort Stockton, Texas, and was then listed missing when the Philippines fell. He has two brothers serving abroad, Earl Ray Saunders in England and George Saunders, a seaman second class, at Pearl Harbor.
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William T. Smeiders
Philippines
Henry ‘l. Saunders
Washington
American Red Cross
Saunders
Fort Stockton
Pol
Philippines Capitulated. He Also Has Two Brothers In the Service, Pvt
Earl Ray Saunders
England
George Sauneer
Pearl Harbor
Northcutt Named Revenue Attorney for Arkansas
Northcutt of Salem will become chief attorney for the Revenue Department tomorrow. Virail Ramsey of Fayetteville and Q T Ward of Piggott will be his assistants as announced by Commissioner M RB McLeod. Northcutt is the son of Fulton County representative H A Northcatt and fills the vacancy created by Leffel Guut’s resignation.
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Site Rock
Herrin Northcutt
Salem
Revenue Department
Virail Ramsey
Fayetteville
Q.T. Ward
Piggott
RB. McLeod
Northcutt
Fulton County
H. A. Northcatt
Leffel Guut
Highway Department
Completion of Shults No 1 Nearing Finish on Oil Hunt
Hempstead oils advance as Barnsdall's Brooks Shults No. 1 nears completion expected later this week. The wildcat well sits on Red Lake with progress reported and drilling at 4 470 feet. If no mishaps occur the well should be completed soon.
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Hempstead
Barnsdall
Wildcat
Red Lake
Large Crowd Attends Baptist Convention
The Arkansas Baptist Assembly opened its nine day session in Siloam Springs attracting a large attendance. Director Edgar Williamson of Little Rock appealed to townspeople to open their homes to delegates. Registrations exceeded last year’s 1,200, filling the dormitory to capacity.
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Siloam Springs
Vpi
Arkansas Baptist Assembly
Edgar Williamson
Little Rock
Williamsen
Assembly
Employment Service Seeks Carpenters
The U. S. Employment Service in Hope seeks pigish and trim carpenters for about four weeks of work in Arkansas. Pay is $1.25 per hour, ten hours daily, with union requirements. Qualified persons should contact the employment office immediately.
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U. S
Hope
Arkans
U. Smployment Office
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