Germans Aim To Cut Vital Rail Routes
Germans push from Kursk in a new fourth spring offensive aiming to sever the railway linking the southern and central fronts. Soviet counterattacks continue near Kharkov while Sevastopol defends against Axis blows, with 23 field hospitals opened in Simferopol to treat wounded.
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HENRY C. GASSIDY
Associated Press
MOSCOW
Kursk
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Kharkov
frett
Simerfepol
Crimea
Aussies Lose Destroyer Nestor In Sea Battle
Melbourne reports the 1,695 ton Australian destroyer Nestor was sunk while protecting a British convoy in the eastern Mediterranean on June 15. Only three of the 200 crew were killed. The ship was completed in 1943.
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MELBOURNE
Australia
Nestor
Mediterranean
Saboteurs Wreck Two Nazi Trains in Germany
Moscow radio quoted Stockholm reports saying saboteurs derailed two fully loaded Nazi trains in eastern Germany, causing many deaths. The announcement noted the sabotage occurred in the eastern part of Germany and was reported today.
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MOSCOW
Germany
Moscow radio
Stockholm
Sand Storm to Order at Crystal Palace 1851 Myth
An anecdote recounted by William Kenton in An Encyclopaedia of London describes a Chinaman in regal robes who suddenly appeared during the Halieluja Chorus at the first World's Fair opening in the Crystal Palace London. The Lord Chamberlain sought instructions from Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort, and officials placed the visitor between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Duke of Wellington in a bid to honor his apparent rank.
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Prince Consort
Crystal Palace
London
William Kenton
Encyclopaedia of
Halieluja
Mr. Kent
W. Orton Texson
Ouuawa Journal
China
bts
Queen Victoria
Chineman
Canterbury
Duke of Wellington
Eight Nazi Saboteurs And Aides Arrested In Round-up
FBI announced arrests of contacts and associates connected to eight German spy saboteurs landed by U boats on the U S east coast. New findings include a further $26,000 discovered, boosting the total pay-off money to $170,000. Additional arrests were expected within a few days as the case unfolds.
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U.S
G-Men
NEW YORK
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Long Island
Florida
Typewriter Auction Sells for 60 Pounds in London
A noiseless typewriter sold at auction for £60, about $275 in today’s value. In a separate note from Mass Ethel Gerard, a librarian, a typewriter made in 1884 remains in good working order.
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LONDON
Ethel Gerard
Gyro International elects Rutherford president at Windsor convention
In Windsor Ontario on June 23 R G Rutherford of Kelowna B C was elected to succeed W W Robinson of Toronto as Gyro International president as the annual convention closed. The gathering passed a resolution urging Gyro clubs in Canada and the United States to unite in furthering spiritual friendship for the benefit of our fellow men.
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WINDSOR
Ont
R. G. Rutherford
Kelowna
B.C
W. W. Robinson
Toronto
Gyro International
Canada
United States
Question on withdrawing Defence of Canada charges raised in Commons
In Ottawa June 29 Dr H A Bruce asked if the government plans to withdraw charges under the Defence of Canada Regulations against L Col George A Drew and Rene Chalcutt. Speaker ruled the question out of order and ministers argued the matter before the courts.
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OTTAWA
C.P
H. A. Bruce
Con
Toronto- Parkdale
house of commons
Defence of Canada
L-Col
George A. Drew
Ontario
Rene Chalcutt
Quebec
James
Bruce
Justice
Si. Laurent
Toronto Star
Jan Mackenzie
Conservative House
Hanson
Glen
M. J. Caklxell
C.C. house
U S Fliers Smash Japs Wake Island Raid Reported
The U S Navy announced bomber attacks on Wake Island damaged the air field and shore installations. Enemy defenses were weak, one bomber suffered minor damage, and all American planes returned safely. Wake Island sits 2,000 nautical miles west of Pearl Harbor and 1,000 miles southwest of Midway.
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WASHINGTON
United States navy
United States
Wake Island
Pacific
navy
M.D.T
Japan
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Midway
William F. Hasler
Lord Glanely Killed In Raid In Southwest Town
London reports Lord Glanely a famed sportsman and steamship owner killed in a German air raid Saturday night. Born William James Tatem, he rose from sailor to founder of the Tatem Steamship Co, baronet in 1916 and baron in 1918, with a renowned stud farm near Newmarket and a lifelong racing patron.
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LONDON
Lord Glanely
cabin bay
Wilam James Tatem
Tatem Steamship company
Wales
Newmmarket
Ada Mary Williams
Cardiff
Composer Vet Visits Canadian Army Camps
Lieut Gitz Rice famed composer and First World War veteran leads a party of former Russian officers to Canadian military camps as a goodwill gesture. The tour begins in Brandon Manitoba with plans to visit Ottawa Toronto and Montreal hosted by E Victor Donaldson and Cameron Donaldson. The delegation includes Nicoli Dimitrieff Sasha Lukas Simeon Karavaeff and Edna Duane with Bracken Premier of Manitoba and fair directors to welcome them.
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NEW YORK
Gitz Rice
a. Cameron Donaldson
Victor
Brandon Packers, Ltd
Brandon
Bracken
Manitoba
Nicoli Dimitrieff
Sasha Lukas
Simeon Karavaeff
Edna Duane
St Nazaire Hit in RAF Raid on Occupied Coast
London reports RAF raid struck the German submarine base at St Nazaire on the occupied French coast during the night. The operation followed a heavy Saturday night assault on Bremen, where many U boats are built. British fighters also attacked airfields and railway targets in northern France. one RAF bomber was lost.
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LONDON
C.P
St. Nazaire
R.A.P. reiders
Bremen
France
air ministry
Four Carriers Lost By Japs At Midway
The Canadian Press reports a post victory naval tally from the Battle of Midway. Japan is credited with sinking four aircraft carriers and a destroyer, with probable losses including another destroyer and cargo vessels, plus heavy damage to battleships and cruisers.
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Midway
Pacific
Orient
United States navy
United States
British Evacuate Matruh in Desert Tank Battle
British authorities report the evacuation of Matruh 175 miles west of Alexandria as the 8th Army falls back in a fierce three-day clash with Rommel. Axis forces drive toward the Nile valley. Berlin and Rome claim 6,000 British captives amid a widening, relentless desert melee.
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8th Army
Rommel
Cairo
EDWARD KENNEDY
Associated Press
AIRO
Egypt
Matruh
Alexandria
Erwin Rommel
Nile valley
Suez canal
Berlin
Rome
London
Moonlit Battle Extends In Egypt As RAF Foils Axis Moves
The full moon lit the three day fight in Egypt as ground action neared the Nile Valley near Matruh. RAF and US bombers pounded Axis columns from Salam to Matruh, setting fuel tanks afire while fighters shielded British troops. eight British aircraft were lost over the weekend. Further details from General Headquarters were not immediately released.
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Egypt
Valley of the Nile
Matruh
R.A.F
United States
Salam
Soldier Day Opens Canada’s First Army Week
Canada marks Soldier Day as the nation begins its first Army Week from June 29 to July 3. Flags line streets from Victoria to Halifax while troops receive church parades, civic events, and home visits. gifts pour in from friends, families, and sweethearts as ceremonies launch nationwide appreciation for soldiers overseas.
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OTTAWA
CPI
Canada
spas
solier
Victoria
Halifax
7000 Nazis Slain in Leningrad Guerrilla Drive
Moscow dispatch says guerrillas in the Leningrad area killed more than 7000 German officers and men in a recent period. The fighting allegedly recaptured 460 populated places across three districts, covering about 2000 square miles.
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MOSCOW
Tass
Leningrad
Prime Dies In Victoria At Age 68
Albert George Prime longtime Calgary freight manager for Canadian Pacific Railway died in Victoria on Sunday at 68. He lived in Calgary 33 years and leaves a widow. Burial will be held here on Wednesday.
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VICTORIA
Albert
George Prime
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary
Anti Nazi Riots Break Up Swedish Nazi Meeting
In a second anti-Nazi riot within a week in Sweden, more than 100 persons disrupted a Nazi meeting in Raettvik, about 150 miles northeast of Stockholm, yesterday.
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SWEDEN
STOCKHOLM
Raettvik
Keep The Boys Well Fed By Douglas Amaron
In England Lt Gen A G L McNaughton praised cooks from North Nova Scotia Highlanders for keeping soldiers fed as the Canadian reinforcement units undergo training. Cooks Pres H R Greek of Liverpool and Morris Tynes of Halifax led an army kitchen class. the visit included Maj Gen P J Montague during a full-day inspection of reinforcement units across service corps, engineering, signals, infantry, machine gun, and more.
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DOUGLAS AMARON
ENGLAND
motton
A. G. L. McNaughton
Hitler
Pres. H.R. Greek
Liverpool
N.S
Morris Tynes
Halifax
North Nova Scotia Highlanders
army
P. J. Montague
Army Service Corps
RAF raids Hazebrouck yards in follow up St Nazaire strike
RAF fighter planes raided the Hazebrouck railway yards in a follow up to last night’s assault on St Nazaire in occupied France. Five British and three German planes were shot down, authoritative sources said. U.S. airmen reinforce British army in Egypt with more raids and support.
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HAZEBROUCK
R.AF
LONDON
R.A.F
St Nazaire
France
MOEHE
U.S
EGYPT
CAIRO
United States
desert
Mediterranean
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