British Evacuation of Matruh Increases Tension In Egypt
United Press dispatch details the evacuation of Matruh by British forces as German Afrika Korps flank the area near Tobruk. The move follows the coastal road cut, with analysts warning of grim days ahead and comparisons to the Marne if the British fail to hold. A tank officer asserts confidence, while dairy demand and Fort Kearney’s 1848 origins are noted in brief.
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Mairuh
Alexandria
Afika Korps
Tobruk
Great Britain
United States
Matyuh
Garawla Road
Afrika Korps
Nile
Charing Cross
Matruh
Remmel
Matruha
Egypt
Marne
Self Sabotage in War Factory Sparks Safety Push
An article recounts a sabotage attempt at a New York factory making vital wartime machines. A saboteur dodges a sentry, breaches a fence, and injures a worker while highlighting the line between accidents and sabotage. It cites wartime death tolls, injuries, and the need for prevention as urged by President Roosevelt.
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New York
Viital
Effe i
Automatic
Longtree
Master ¢Crafts
Pop
Safety Council Launches Drive to Cut Accidents
Industrial leaders and the National Safety Council launch a War Production Fund campaign with a $5,000,000 educational drive to reduce the overall accident toll by at least 20 percent in 1949. The program equates saved manpower to thousands of war machines and calls on businesses and citizens to join in the total war on accidents.
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Safety Council
National Safety Council
Wiliam Avirvin
Forrmer
United States Stes! Corporation
Chaman
War Production Fund
Britain Fights on in Egypt as Churchill Faces Backing Debate
British forces fell back in order at Maatruh evading capture as Gen Auchinleck assumed command in Egypt. Churchill faced a no confidence challenge while Mustapha Nahas Pasha said Britain will defend Egyptian soil. RAF bombers hit Bremen and targets in Nazi occupied areas with several losses.
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Bormel
M Truh
Roramel
Churchill
House of Commons
Egypt
Gen. Auchinleck
Roosevelt
Europe
Cairo
Mustapha Hanes Pasha
Arranging for Lions Festival Part II
Local groups sponsor acts for the Lions Festival with the American Legion backing the Caveliers colored quartet and ACES Club featuring members in a club act. V.FAV presents a Catholic act while Community Center Club plans a club member performance. Way Service Club led by Mrs Lillian Adams offers Esther and stele Nacy in a service song and includes rhumba tap Lois Alexander and vocal duets Maurine Laughlin Ruth Dieckredie among others.
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Jane Moore
Jane Tellman
Shirley Bedell
Peggy Stigall
Grace Hirst
American Legion
Caveliers
Aces Club
Mmbers
V.fav
Community Center Club
Way Service Club
Lillian Adams
Esther and
Stele Nacy
Lois Alexander
Maurine Laughlin
Ruth Dieckredie
Angela Florence
Mildred Vogel
Florine Ousley
Darling Song Saves The Dough
Kay Kyser was broadcasting when Jeanne Mobley heard his tune and ran to summon her mother. A garden hoe waved from an open window dragging the purse, but the instrument and quick scream caused the thief to drop the money and flee, saving the cash.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Kay Kyser
Mobley
Kyser
Jeanne Mobley
Jeanne
Mother
Treasury closes books on costliest year in history
June 30 AP report shows the treasury spent about 32.5 billion dollars in the last fiscal year for direct war aims and related activities, with a projected next-year bill near 73.1 billion. War bonds and securities funded a rising national debt topping 76.6 billion.
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Irving Perimeter
Washington
Treasury
Harold D. Sraith
Congress
United States
George President
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
China
Jefferson City Goes To Town For War Bonds
Editorial urges Jefferson City residents to buy war stamps and war bonds for a fifteen minute window from 12 to 12:15 tomorrow. Readers urged to support war effort, boost local recognition for war activity, and shop at their favorite stores to maximize purchases.
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Jefferson City
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Bock
Uncle Sam
States proceed with annual fair despite defense chief request
The state fair will be held annually as planned. Secretary E. Mille notes surrounding states except Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana are continuing fairs despite Joseph Eastman urging abandonment.
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Tates
National Defense Transportation
Joseph Eastman
E. M. Mille
Iowa
Eleven Arrested As Disputes Spark Calif City Labor Unrest
The dispute at Baliforni plant grows as 90 workers strike two weeks while 300 stay at work and unions report over 100 on strike. Louis Stein, plant manager, denies major union claims and offers election, amid NLRB charges of unfair labor practices. The California Chamber of Commerce helps police maintain order in a town of 25 000.
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National Labor Relations Board
Louis Stein
California Chamber of ‘ Commerce
Chamber [Ee Commerce
National Labor Board
Inier
County Flood 2003 Reaches 250000 Height and Spreads
The 2003 flood expanded beyond 250000 dollars in impact, forcing farmers from homes in the river valley. In St Louis and St Charles counties, delayed flooding will likely keep areas out of production for the year. The Mississippi crest near St Louis held at 34.3 feet, with rising levels expected below the city. Coast Guard and Army Engineers assisted in evacuations as 800 WPA workers patrolled shores from Alton to Chester, Illinois.
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St. Louis
St. Charles
Mississippi
Chester
Ill
Coast Guard
Army Engineers
Cape Girardeau
WPA
Finais
Alton
City Mayor Refuses Siding in Labor Parade Clash
Mayor George P. Stegner watched as picketers paraded and warned against bloodshed while stating the city would not take sides in the union dispute.
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George P. Stegner
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