Allied planes hit Sicily as U S squadrons destroy major fields
Allied headquarters report United States units attacked five key Sicilian landing fields in a bid to gain supremacy over the island. Despite heavy German and Italian opposition, most allied aircraft returned. Strikes targeted Rome seaplane base near Littoria, Pontine area, and Sicily including Catania and its rail yards.
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Westbrook Pegler Views on Congress vs President
Westbrook Pegler argues Congress has not fought the President but asserted constitutional authority. He asserts no winner or loser will emerge unless a conflict is pursued, criticizing court packing and noting Roosevelt’s program faced rejection and that legislative power often yielded to executive dictates.
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Japanese Premier Tojo Arrives in Tokyo for Talks
New York reports say Prime Minister Hideki Tojo traveled by air to Tokyo to confer with Field Marshal Terauchi Tsunahiro about southern theater conditions and to prepare a policy for the southern regions. The visit centers on New Guinea and Solomon Islands where Allied operations are active.
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Airman uses propeller blades as buzz saw to attack six planes
Lt. Jack Bade of Elk River Minnesota, wounded in the head and without usable guns, converted his crippled P-40 into a flying buzz saw. He attacked six Japanese planes at Bougainville at 23,000 feet and saved navy dive bombers by forcing the enemy to break off.
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U S Casualties in World War II Reach 91 644
Washington reports 91 644 American casualties in World War II with 16 696 dead 21 423 wounded and 1 841 imprisoned. Army losses total 64 821 and Navy losses 27 023, with 31 579 listed as missing.
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Congressmen Subsidy Plan Heads to Senate Amid Clash
Washington July 5 A compromise to extend the food price poll only for six months with a $525000000 subsidy cap cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a three hour session. Leaders of both parties predicted approval though farm groups warned it would topple the economy. The plan serves as a stop gap before the summer recess and faces renewed debate in the full Senate and House.
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Betty Grable Weds Harvey James In Las Vegas Ceremony
Blond Betty Grable and bandleader Harvey James married in Las Vegas early today after his train from New York arrived late. The ceremony in a hotel room was performed by Dr C J Stoan with minimal witnesses. They planned to proceed to Hollywood for work at 20th Century Fox and a band rehearsal tomorrow.
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Miners Return on Independence Day Back to Work
Pittsburgh reports a nationwide coal strike easing as over 100000 miners in Pennsylvania Alabama Virginia and Tennessee vote to return or plan to return cutting holiday shifts to end the wartime stoppage. Local unions show progress though major pockets like Nanty Glo and certain companies remain holdouts.
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Wyoming man to face murder charge in Katmo case
Armed searches continue as a manhunt broadens after the slaying of Matt Katmo and the assault of Mrs. Laraeon. Howard William Pickell, held in Cheyenne county jail, is slated for murder charges related to Katmo at a mountaintop campground. The Cota couple were found shot to death near a ranch garage two days later.
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Americans Celebrate Independence Worldwide With Allied Marks
Americans around the world marked the 171st anniversary of independence with allied celebrations. In Moscow’s Philharmonic Hall and London’s Hyde Park, crowds joined ceremonies led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower while British and French officers attended in North Africa. A 48 gun salute by the British Royal Navy startled onlookers as royal hosts greeted guests in Windsor. Red Cross officials opened houses, and Paul Robeson’s Ballad for Americans played at Trafalgar Square. An open house at the American embassy in Moscow hosted guests amid flags at Sulgrave, Washington’s ancestral home.
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American Flying Fortresses Pound Plants In France
London reports a Fourth of July daylight raid by American Flying Fortresses hitting an engine factory at Le Mans and U boat works at Nantes and La Pallice in France. The strike marked the first anniversary of the first European raid by American forces, following a prior RAF attack on Cologne and Hamburg targeting railway facilities and industrial districts.
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War Emergencies Bill Hangs On Confirmation Clash
Washington July 5 A major snag blocks final passage of the 2.9 billion war emergencies bill and a 1.156 billion labor security measure as Congress fights over senate confirmation of high salary war agency personnel. House rejected a push for confirmation of War Manpower Commission and similar agencies. Senate weighing another approach to win House support.
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Thailand OKs annexation of Malay states and Burmese provinces
A joint Thailand Japan communique reported by Tokyo radio says Japan and Thailand agreed to Thailand's annexation of Perlis Kedah Kelantan and Trengganu in the Malay states and the Shan provinces Keng Tung and Mong Pan in Burma. The pact coincides with Gen Tojo’s Singapore visit and a Thai premier meeting.
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Polish Premier Sikorski Killed in Gibraltar Crash
General Wladislaw Sikorski premier of the Polish government in exile and commander of its armed forces died when a Liberator crashed after takeoff from Gibraltar. Seven others perished. only the pilot survived seriously injured. Sikorski’s daughter and liaison officer among the casualties.
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New Route to China Planned Via Iran and Turkestan Rail
Chinese Minister of Communications Tseng Yang-Fu announced a planned supply corridor to China using Iran and the Turkestan-Siberian railway. He hoped shipments would begin soon as China seeks to boost vital war material supplies from allies.
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Motorists Must Renew A Cards Across Large Area
About 20 million motor car and motorcycle owners outside the eastern shortage area must renew their basic A and D gasoline ration books before July 22. The Office of Price Administration says the process can be done by mail using forms available at filling stations as current A and D books expire July 21 outside the 17 eastern states and DC.
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MacArthur Leads Victory Sweep on Vangunu Island
American forces under General MacArthur captured a strategic village on Vangunu Island and destroyed 21 Japanese planes over Rendova. Vura village at the southern tip fell as 300 Japanese were killed and the garrison dispersed. Losses for Americans were described as relatively light.
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Gunshot Fatal for Man in Lake Providence
Joseph Cullen Berryhill, 20, died in a Monroe hospital after a shooting in Lake Providence. Town Marshal B FY Carter said Berryhill resisted arrest after a disturbance and drinking report, leading to the fatal shot. Survived by wife Myrtle, mother Allie Berryhill, several siblings, and other relatives. body to Bogalusa with services in Silver Spring cemetery.
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Holiday death tolls remain low during Fourth of July week
An Associated Press survey shows 190 deaths across the United States over the three day Fourth of July weekend. Traffic accidents accounted for 74 deaths, drownings 55, and 61 from other causes as war restrictions and preparations tempered civilian danger. No fireworks fatalities were reported, with sales banned in many states.
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