War Today analysis on British reverses and the Eastern Mediterranean
Wide World analyst Dewitt Mackenzie answers two key questions about Libyan setbacks. He argues Britain’s reverses come from rushing arms production as the war moves into defense, and that only with rapid offensive preparedness can a knockout blow be delivered. He warns Rommel’s Libyan offensive risks a wider collapse if air power fails and Allied forces cannot reinforce the Middle East promptly. The piece notes Churchill and the U S president in talks to shape an offensive strategy and stresses the peril of a Syrian invasion enabling Hitler to threaten east and west from new bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
Libya
Britain
Mediterranean
Middle East
Russia
Sevich
Coral Seca
Midway
Germany
Churchill
Marty Hopkins
Rommel
Litvinoff
New York
Hitler
Middle
Egypt
Colone
America
Syria
China
North
Africa
United Nations
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
International
Pacific
Coral Sea
Tojo
United Na Uishs
Japan
M. M. Litvinay
United States
Madison Square
Sur Chaser crew endures scarce food and hard living
Aboard a southeast port to a northern destination the Sur Chaser crew faces bread shortages fruit milk and fresh provisions for five days. Chef Johnny Newman, a Nevada veteran, keeps meals lean with juice, eggs, meat loaf, potatoes, fried chicken, and coffee. The ship’s cramped quarters, shallow decks, and limited space force the crew to endure tight bunks, depth charge racks, and daily watches as they push toward their mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Newman
Nevada
Mike
Erelnevel
Stern
Biot
Gsee Baeou
Southeastern Counties Hold Lowest Tax Rates in 1941
Harrisburg June 230 The Department of Internal Affairs reports Southeastern Pennsylvania towns show the lowest cost to taxpayers when tax rates are adjusted to real estate value. West Chester leads at 10.120 mills for borough, school, county and institution taxes. Norristown close at 12.83 mills. other low areas include Ambridge Conshohocken Lansdale Ye ton Ephrata. Across the state, West Chester records 23 mills total while Clearfield runs 98.3 mills. Allegheny County boroughs show low rates, yet higher delinquencies in coal regions push up local taxes. Middletown Dauphin County at one mill tops borough rates. Chambersburg four mills. Tarentum Schuylkill Haven and Brackenridge five mills.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Internal Affairs
Henry W. van Pell
Ibuenan
Krosaic
West Chester
Chester County
Norristown
Ambridge
Beaver County
Conshohocken
Montgomery
Lansdale
Yeuton
Delaware
Ephrata
Lancaster
Clearfield
van Pell
Allegheny County
van Pelt
Shenandoah
Shamokin
Mount Carmel
Middletown
Dauphin County
Chambersburg
Tarantina
Allegheny
Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill
Brackenridge
Rubber Tire Rationing Cited in Warning to Motorists
A local warning on rubber efficiency urges motorists to recap worn tires. Maloney notes many recapping requests come too late and urges strict adherence to tread wear limits and proper casing condition. He warns that misusing tires wastes scarce rubber and may void certificates.
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Board
J. R. Maloney
Indiana County Retioning Board
School Board weighs community library partnership
The board, noting parochial and other district students, backs a communal library idea but says the community must share in recreation and learning responsibilities. It cannot grant a country shapan request yet hopes to keep the library fully operating. Helen May Lowry of Williamsport was elected dental hygienist, succeeding Miss Elizabeth Reinour who left for Pittsburgh. Lowry is a Temple grad with clinical intern experience at German town Hospital.
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Schior
le Board
Ely Biemiss
Helen May Lowry
Williamsport
Elizabeth Reinour
Yan
Pittsburgh
Lowry
Temple University
Dental Schouwswick
Germantown Hospital
World Leaders Communicate On Allied War Effort
A front page summary reports cautious joint remarks by the President and Prime Minister after Churchill's arrival. They stress maintaining allied cohesion and expanding wartime measures, while avoiding explicit detail on the precise issues discussed in Washington.
Watch July 4 Travel Rates Rise This Summer
Chicago travel authorities warn Independence Day weekend will test travel plans as troop and war material movements, gas rationing, and tire shortages affect trips. Rail consultant George A. Kelly notes 2.5 million troops moved by sleeping cars since January with May a new record, while civilian travel runs 30 percent above last year. Travelers should consult agents, pace schedules, and carry sugar ration books for meals in summer pensions or hotels.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Johnny
Minnie
Jennie
Wok
Combinaton
George A. Kelly
Fullman Company
Kelly
Army Bill Shows War Dept Pushing High Munitions Prices
A wartime report notes the army bill at about 1.137 billion dollars and credits the War Department with maintaining profits at fair levels while relying on productive plants for munitions. General McNarey testifies the army aims to exert power offensively in line with UN strategy, but warns plans will shift with events and stresses avoiding underestimating the work ahead.
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Mies
War Department
McNarey
United Nations
WAACS clothing costs breakdown for 1944 bill
Washington reports the 1944 Army appropriation includes an initial WAAC clothing allowance of 184.91 dollars with a 70.77 dollar maintenance allotment. Gloves priced at 10 dollars a pair drew criticism from Rep Mahon who called them outrageous unless service occurs in Alaska. Major General Gregory of the Quartermaster Corps said only a limited number would be issued.
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Washington
Sam
Army
Mahon
B. Gregory
Quartermaster Corps
House Appropriations Committee
Army seeks anti aircraft and subs as war needs grow
General Somervell outlined Army needs as manpower rises from 2.89 million to 4.5 million within a year. Emphasis on countermeasures against aircraft and submarines, camouflage, and smoke, with production planning to avoid delays. Rubber shortages and material logistics highlighted, plus expansion of air force capacity and high altitude and heavily armed aircraft development.
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Britain
B. B. Somervell
Aan
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
O. P. Echols
Army Air Force
Army
Arnold
Echols
Airforce
Power merger plan debated in Harrisburg
The planned merger of Keystone Public Service Co and Pennsylvania Electric Co would cut costs but faces opposition from 15 large consumers and Oil City groups. Officials testify that rates would rise and service could be affected, while the plan aims to simplify the Associated Gas and Electric system and include assets like Keystone bonds and Citizens Transit.
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Harrisburg
Keystone Public Service Company
Pennsylvania Electric Company
P. H. Harris
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Electric
Harris
Keystone
Old City Council
Chamber of Commerce
Joi
Associated Gas and Electric Corporation
John C. Kelly
J. Willard Frampton
Git City
Oil City
Franklin
Titusville
Examiner J. Harvey
Moust
Penelee Water Company
Pennsylvania
A. G. and
A. L. Tegen
Oil City Chamber of Commerce
Associated Electric
Citizen Transit Company
Freak Accidents Puzzle For Pa Officials
Harrisburg reports a string of freak accidents that challenge the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Cases include a salesgirl injured by a playful hug, a woman struck by lightning while changing clothes, a spider bite on a typist, a pencil injury from moving machinery, a cave‑in injuring a worker, a theater cage incident during a fire scare, and other mishaps causing injuries and compensation questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Labor and Industry
Fensnine
Global War News and Allied Setbacks Reported
Allied leaders faced sharp criticism in Parliament over recent desert defeats as Britain's 8th Army faced exhaustion, with losses of seven warships and 30 planes while Axis bases remained strong. Meanwhile British bombers hit Emden, U S bombers supported Chiang Kai-shek’s forces in China, and Chinese spokesmen warned of ongoing Japanese offensives and calls for more arms as supplies and air support seek to reach embattled front lines through monsoon conditions.
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Sition
Hitler
Crimean
Attlee
Churchill
John Wardlaw-Milne
John
Claude Auchinleck
Line
Emden
Cologne
Rostock
Luebeck
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
East China
Kwangtung
Kiangsi
Chekiang- Kiangsi
Fukien
New Delhi
Th. Dia
India
Burra
Market Snapshot of Major Stocks Amid Mixed Sessions
A dense list of stock quotes shows varied moves across industries. Notable names include General Electric, General Motors, Ford, Boeing, and IBM along with several rail, oil, and utility companies. The excerpt reflects a broad market cross section with mixed performance indicators and numerous percent figures.
Produce and Livestock Market Summary for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh markets report fair produce demand with apples and potatoes moving steadily. Prices shown include Illinois Transparents at 2.50 per 100 lb and various Bliss varieties at 2.50 to 2.85, and Katahdins at 2.85. Livestock: hogs active and steady, cattle mostly steady, bulls 8.50 to 10.00, calves 1.75, sheep 1.00. July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Baskets Ilinois Transparents
Potatoes
Georgia Bliss
Alabama Bliss
North Carolina Bliss Cobblers
Soviet Reinforcements Reach Sevastopol as Front News Tie German Siege
Soviet dispatches report Red Army reinforcements arriving by sea to Sevastopol and claim garrison forces have pinched off a German thrust into the city’s northern defenses as German siege forces reach a forward Soviet position on the Black Sea base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressits Arnies
Svastupal
Black Sea
Fedor von Bock
Kharkov
Red Army
Sevastopol
Red Star
Cheap U S Insurance for Civilians Considered
Washington June 23. Senate Finance Committee discusses a Pepper proposal to authorize monthly insurance benefits for up to 16 million civilians in home defense. Senator Pepper seeks direct government compensation for civilians injured or killed on front lines of modern warfare, while Senator George favors low cost civilian insurance rather than pensions. Citizens at outpost installations like Wake Island would receive compensation via the US Employees Compensation Commission.
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Washington
George
Pepper
Senate
House
Wake Island
United States Employes Compensation Commission
Obituary: Brushvalley resident dies at home
Brushvalley resident born June 21, 1872 in Altagna dies at home at 8 00 am. Daughter of William H. and Mary Davis she lived in Buffington and Brushvalley townships. Survived by husband two sons C Davis Stewart and James J Stewart both of Brushvalley two daughters Mrs H M Altemus Homer City NA and Mrs L B Anderson Westfield PA nine grandchildren three brothers A C Davis R M Davis and D C Davis and two sisters Mrs Margaret Overdorff Altoona and Mrs M C Stewart Homer City. Army Gazette dated unknown day.
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Brushvalley
William H
Mary (Marks) Davis
Altagna
Buffington Township
Brushvalley Township
Homer City
R. D
L. B. Anderson
Westfield
A. C. Davis
Altoons
R. M. Davis
Pitcairn
D. C. Davis
Margaret Overdorff
Altoona
M. C. Stewart
AR. D
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Maroney
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Leon Rae Rents Board
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Maes
British Admiradiy Supple Pe
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HGS
Eres
Ouer Churchill
England
Atlantic
Indiana Evening Gazette
Navy
Keystone Public Service
Electric Talk
Porto-Pedic
ASH Shoe CO
Wayne
Pike
Union
Snyder
Northumberland
Montour
Columbia
Luzerne
Monroe
Carbon
Sehuylkil
Northampton
Lehigh
Perry Cumberland
Adams
Dauphin
Lebanon
Berks
Bucks
York
Chester
Philadelphia
Indiana
Jefferson
McKean
Elk
Somerset
Potter
Tioga
Lycoming
Cameron
Clinton
Centre
Cambria
Blair
Bedford
Huntingdon
Fulton
Miflin
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Erie
Crawford
Melvey
Lawrence
Beaver
Greene
Warren
Forest
Venago
Clarion
Butler
Armstrong
Westmoreland and Fayette
Alch 'T
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mig
Chrysler Corp
Coml Solvents
Bla
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Cent
Curtiss Wright
del Lack
West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
Penney Ij
Penn RR Ds
Pullman
Pure Oi
Radio Corp of
Avista
Repab Steel
Reynolds Tob
Sears Roebuck
Dats Secony Vacuum Ty Sperry Corp
Ind
Bala Studebaker Corp
U.S
Culinary Arts Institute
Phila
St. Indiana
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