Shipping Shortage May Delay U S Defense Stockpiles
Washington reports a shipping shortage threatens to slow the defense program as prime materials like chromite copper graphite manganese mercury mica nickel tin tungsten zinc and rubber face limited domestic production and long lead times. Officials cite reserves equal to about a year’s supply under current usage with some items offering slightly longer coverage but overall stockpiles may fail to reach planned levels due to shipping bottlenecks.
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Former Congressman Philip Campbell Dies at 79
Philip Campbell, a Republican who represented Kansas' third district in Congress from 1903 to 1923 and long headed the House rules committee, died late yesterday after a long illness.
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Italian Artillery Group Captured in Ethiopian Patrol
Nairobi dispatch reports South African troops patrolling Soddu in Ethiopia captured a complete group of Italian artillery pieces. No further details on unit size or fate of personnel were provided. The development underscores Allied efforts to disrupt Italian fire support in the area.
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British sources report captures of Italian commanders at Soddu
British sources said eight guns and the two Italian divisional commanders with their staffs were captured at Soddu yesterday. It was learned that two brigade commanders and six colonels were also taken. No conscription for Ireland and Crete raids report.
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