Allied Chiefs See Limited 2nd Front
British and United States officers pursue a limited diversion of the continent to aid Russia. Churchill meets with top Allied leaders to frame immediate assist measures as the Soviet armies face a grave situation in south Russia. A small incursion to draw German forces from Russia and protect communications is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DREW MIDDLETON
Associated Press
ONDON
United States
Russia
Winston Churchill
Washington
Russians Launch Voronezh Drive toward Rostov in Donets coal region
Eddy Gilmore reports Soviet lines push southeast of Voroshilovgrad as Red Army combats hand to hand along the Don river. German forces mass near the Donets grain belt aiming to seize Rostov from three directions and threaten Stalingrad, Rostov aflame per Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
OSCOW
Voroshilovgrad
Rostov
Donets basin
Caucasus
Red army
Don
Voronezh
SAVROSTOV
Donets
Boguchar
Millerovo
Stalingrad
Blast at US Naval Magazine Kills and injures workers
In southeast Washington a fuse explosion at the U S naval magazine killed one employee and injured five others, two seriously. Navy yard officials could not determine the cause, and damage was described as minor. In Woodstock on July 21 Rotary Club members planned a picnic luncheon but found no food was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
United States naval
navy yard
WOODSTOCK. Onl
Woodstock
Gandhi Criticism Gathers Across Indian Fronts
A London report in the Ottawa Journal cites Indian critics perplexed by Gandhi's stance on resisting a Japanese invasion and his call for independence from Britain. The critics warn that tapping Gandhi’s nonviolent philosophy risks aligning India with brutalities and civil strife, while doubting the Congress claim to nationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gandhi
London
Ottawa Journal
Gandhi
India
Indian “National” Congress
British Air Raids Slash Nazi Targets
London reports show heavy British air activity aimed at Nazi sites along the French invasion coast and northwest Germany. About 200 Spitfires attacked coastal military targets up to Le Treport while Wellington and Boston bombers struck power stations and factories in occupied areas. The raids come as Britain vows an output of at least 1,000 four motored bombers monthly with US assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
CPJ
Germany
Le Havre
Le Tre- Port
Fecamp
Wellington
Boston
France
Mazingarde
Britain
United States
Charles Bruce-Gardner
Society of British Aircraft Constructors
Hand to Hand Fights Across Don Near Voronezh
Moscow dispatch reports fierce hand to hand combat on both banks of the Don as Russians push to seize bridgeheads and sever German forces at Voronezh. Pravda notes a strategic withdrawal of the Soviet left flank southwest of Voroshilovgrad and a fighting retreat into the lower Donets Basin to escape encirclement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOSCOW
Don
Voronezh
Red army
Voroshilovgrad
Donets
Pravda
Communist party
Dorets Bason
No Lottery Aug Call Ups
Ottawa reports War Services Minister Thorson stated in the house of commons that the lottery system for the August draft will not be used. He could not say if a lottery would be used in later call ups as the proposed system remains under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
War Services
Thorson
house of commons
J. G. Diefenbaker
Con. Lake Centre
Mackenzie King
Ottawa government study on synthetic grabber and Athabasca lands
Reports from Ottawa detail Prime Minister Mackenzie King deferring a committee on synthetic grabber progress and Athabasca lands, with E. J. Johnston pressing for a parliamentary decision at the next session, while Potvin resigns from the National Service Commission over health concerns. A Toronto-Dan- Torthy note discusses widow taxes on a $10 annuity, detailing income and succession duties totaling over $22,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
C.P
Mackenzie Ring
Athabassa
King
E. Johnston
N.D. Bow River
POTVIN
GITAWA
anrien Potvin
onal service commission
United States fliers join British air forces overseas
U S fliers and Negro troops arrive in Northern Ireland to reinforce invasion forces. About 21 pilots from across the United States, led by a 40 year old colonel, join air force maintenance crews. They mingle with British personnel and express readiness to fly at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNITED STATES
NORTHERN IRELAND
Japs Regain Wenchow In Bitter Fight
Chinese and Japanese forces clash as Japan regains Wenchow in Chekiang after a day of fighting. Chinese positions along the Chekiang Kiangsi railroad extend the wedge to 20 to 25 miles, with Julian held and renewed Japanese activity reported near Sinyang and Hengfenge Tyang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHUNGKING
JIssy
Wenchow
Chekiang
Kiangs
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Hengfenge
Tyang
U.S
Julian
pro press
Sinyang
Henan
Malaya
Burma
Cheklang
Kiangsi
Nazi claims seven ships sunk in North Atlantic action
Berlin reported that German submarines north of the Azores sank seven ships totaling 38 000 tons from a convoy carrying war material bound for Africa. The high command also claimed 16 Allied ships totaling 104 000 tons sunk in four days, with one sub penetrating to the St Lawrence river sinking three ships. Other actions included a 4 500 ton vessel torpedoed and run aground, six ships totaling 51 000 tons sunk, and a freighter severely damaged in U S waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BERLIN
high command
Azores
Africa
St. Lawrence river
Over 50 Axis Planes Destroyed In RAF Raids On Egypt
The British headquarters reported the destruction of more than 50 Axis aircraft on the ground in two raids on El Daba and Fuka, behind Rommel’s lines, as part of a two day offensive. Additional strikes hit axes barges near Sidi Barrani and the Matruh harbor. Royal Air Force forces conducted long range fighter bombers against the Axis air base at El Daba for a second straight day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
AIRO
El Daba
Fuka
Reuters
Alexandria
Matruh
Sidi Barrani
R.A
Erwin Rommel
Booklets Offer Practical Hints For Civilian Blackouts
Ottawa reports a 30 page booklet “Blackout for Smaller Shops and Business Premises” issued by the pensions and health department under Dr R J Manion. It explains blackout methods to hide locations, reduce bombing risk, and cut traffic, with illustrations on shielding windows. In Chungking a Chinese heat wave continues into its third week with indoor temps over 100F and a bottle of lemon soda costing a Canadian cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
pensions and health department
R. J. Manion
CHUNGKING
China
Chunkking
United States Submarines Sink Three Japanese Destroyers
The navy department announced that U S submarines sank three Japanese destroyers near Kiska in the Aleutians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemdon
navy department
United States
Kiska
Aleutians
War Savings Certificates seen safe despite budget clause
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Isley told the house of commons that sale of war savings certificates would be maintained despite the compulsory savings provision in the budget. He noted the tax burden is heavy but bearable and that many will find it manageable at first. About 350 workers canceled subs, then resumed after Treasury clarifications. A national war finance committee of 20 000 workers will push steady subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
Isley
house of commons
house
treasury
national war finance committee
New Insurance May Be Deducted From Savings
Ottawa notes proposed budget changes to allow new life and reinsurance policy premiums up to 100 dollars annually to be charged against compulsory savings under the income tax. The plan extends deductions for premiums from employment and union funds, with details noted in a House debate and continued on Page Five.
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UAWA
boowe of commons
Nster
Finance Mn- OTTAWA
Yes
bone
Three Brockville boys collect 10000 bottle caps
In Brockville Ontario on July a trio of boys named Bobby, Eddy and Ray Levis turned their salvage effort into a war era project by bringing a load of 10,000 bottle caps to the salvage headquarters, surpassing earlier collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BROCKVILLE
Bobby, Eddy
Ray Levis
Japanese Bombers Raid Port Moresby Airfield
Allied lines report twenty six Japanese bombers attacked the Port Moresby airfield with fifteen escort fighters. No official word on enemy losses. reconnaissance and limited Allied activity noted in the day’s communique from Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALLIED
Australia
Port Moresby
Income Tax Debate in Commons Calls for End to Increases
Ottawa July 21 Conservative House Leader Hanson urged ending yearly income tax rises saying the peak had been reached. Angus MacInnis of Vancouver East challenged him, accusing him of caring only for property while lives were sacrificed. Hanson denied the charge, insisting people could not bear further increases. Income tax continues on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
Hanson mnde
house of commons
Angus Macinnis
CC.P
Vancouver East
Hanson
Admiral Leahy Named U.S. Chief of Staff
President Roosevelt ordered Admiral William D. Leahy, just back from his ambassadorship to Vichy, restored to active duty as chief of staff to the commander in chief of the United States armed forces. The wartime cabinet action follows Leahy's return and positions him to direct overall military operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
URGE KAISER
VANCOUVER
H. BK. MacMillan
Wartime Merchant Shipping, Limited
St. SYRIAN
FLOTE ASKARA
Beirut
Syria
MOSCOW
Bryansk front
Red Star
ammra
BC VICTORIA
Tanguen
Eeorad
Salmo
Nelson
department of motes
British Columbia
Canada
RAF
FRANCE
LONDON
Ge RAP
Ovtend
Danktrgar
ALBERTA
EDMONTON
department of agriculture
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Western
Europe
CHURCHILL
U. S
Timoshenko
Don River
lower Volga
Naval Magazine
Pram
York
Eng
Niewspa
BRITISH AIR
ARLIAMENTAR
Joeph Harris
Toronto
Dan- Torthy
Ufe
Ontario
Malmenis
Harris
haps
Kiangsi Railway
MILFORD CENTER
Carl Kaufman
NEW YORK
arthur G. Abrecht
New Yorker Staats-Zeitung
Abrecht
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
FOSED
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
LOS ANGELES
Nell
Charles Manheim
R.A.F
Rommel
Egypt
Royal Air Force
Auchinleck
Afrikan Corps
NEW INSURANCE
Moresby
Soldier
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