Huge Guns New Menace To Tobruk
Cairo June 19. British desert fighters harassed Rommel to ease pressure on Tobruk as Axis forces move up 210 millimetre guns the largest desert weapons yet. The British said mobile units attacked from the south to confine enemy alarms to the coast while Tobruk defenses held.
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Pass Recovering From Its Recent Heavy Floods
Pass Recovering From Its Recent Heavy Floods from Our Own Correspondent reports Blatamore June 19 conditions on the prairies easing after floods. Some water remains but schools reopen and miners displaced by floods return to work at other coal mines as camps fill with coalers.
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German Bomber Destroyed Over Channel During Night
A German bomber was reported early today to have been destroyed over the Channel during the night.
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LONDON
Left Hand Corner War Salvage Notes From Depot
The report describes salvage operations turning straw into paper, iron and steel debris, and empty bottles redirected to brewers and distillers. Salvage depots process thousands of billets, banners and debris, reclaiming materials for reuse.
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John M Imrie Dies At 58 Edmonton Newsman
John M. Imrie 58, former managing director and vice-president of the Edmonton Journal, died in his sleep after a year of ill health. Appointed MD in 1921 and VP in 1926, he retired last Sept but remained a Southam director. A past president of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association and Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, he was honored as Commander of the Order of St John in 1934 and led a Canada trade mission to Japan and China in 1930. Born in Toronto to John and Elizabeth Imrie, he was educated there. Continued on Page Three.
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Secret-Washington talks push for Allied second front
Churchill and Roosevelt meet in a secret Washington rendezvous to weigh plans for opening a second front in Europe. Molotov’s Moscow visit and Anglo Russian pact amid war council talks signal coordinated strategy to relieve pressure on Libya and Russia, with U.S. and Britain reinforcing forces and planning near term action.
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ASHINGTON
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Parliamentary News Bulletins Ottawa June 13 CanadaJapan issue debate
Labor Minister Mitchell urges a formal inquiry by Canada on Japanese treatment in the Dominion to reassure Britain and the public. He notes expected relocation moves in British Columbia within six weeks and defends humane handling while condemning harsh actions. Also, Revenue Minister Gibson argues for maintaining a voluntary force and only considers overseas conscription if necessary.
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Landing In Crimea Reported By German Sources
The BBC, cited by CBS, said Russians landed on the Crimean coast near Kerch and marines attempted another landing near Yalta southeast of Sevastopol. A U S merchant ship was shelled and sunk by a submarine in the Caribbean, with survivors taken to an east coast port.
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Jans Using New Planes In Pacific Threat
Allied authorities report in Australia on June 19 that Japanese fliers now employ two new type planes in the southwest Pacific. An Aero light fighter and a cannon-bearing medium bomber, with improved bombing compared to the Philippines, show clever tactics. The air force spokesman notes potential for better accuracy if bombsights were perfected.
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62nd Raid On Moresby Allied Headquarters
Japanese heavy bombers strike Port Moresby harbor installations for the 62nd raid on the Allied base in New Guinea. Allied fighters reportedly outnumbered, but defenders fought hard. An Allied pilot engaged three Zeros, damaged one, and witnessed another go down in smoke.
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Port Moresby Bombing Tactics and Wind Drift Critique
The account criticizes Japanese bombing methods in New Guinea during World War II. It notes Allied troops near Port Moresby relying on wind drift cues, while praising or comparing Allied and German approaches from the 1930s. The fragment hints at tactical missteps by Japan and mentions salute smoke to read the wind.
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Churchill May Seek More U S Aid for Middle East
Prime Minister Churchill travels to the United States to press for additional American support to counter expected German thrusts from Libya toward Egypt and from Ukraine toward the Caucasus. Authorities view the Libyan‑Egyptian crisis as likely to delay major Western European offensives into 1943, while urging Egypt to be held as a hub for oil and Allied supply lines to reach Russia.
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Wartime Prices Board to buy cattle for beef shortage
Ottawa report states the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will purchase all cattle normally exported to ease Canada's beef shortage. Chairman Donald Gordon warned supply may not meet demand before mid July. He assured no food shortage and that a wide range of foods remains available for a balanced diet. An order to define price settings for cuts is being prepared.
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Wild Swan sinks after sea battle off French coast
London reports a dramatic naval clash near the French Atlantic coast in which the British destroyer Wild Swan and several Spanish fishing trawlers were damaged or sunk. German Junkers-88 dive bombers attacked, with loss of life on the trawlers and multiple ships damaged. the Wild Swan itself was sunk in a collision after repelling the raid.
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Sevastopol Defences Sap Strength of Nazi Drive
Sevastopol defences blunt German assault as Axis forces suffer heavy losses. Soviet observers report renewed heavy fighting near the Crimean port during the third week of the offensive. Russian reports claim significant German troop and equipment concentration despite weather and bombardment hindrances.
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New Japanese Landing Reported on Cheriang Coast
A Chinese communique states Japanese forces landed yesterday on the Chikiang coast north of Taichow Bay, moving ashore from six warships and torching Sischdungshib after Chinese resistance. The report places the action about 85 miles south of Ningpo, with further details sparse.
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