RAF And Allied Air Fleets Pound Axis Targets
Allied air forces launched a massive night operation from Holland to France striking rail yards, air fields, and factories near the Ruhr and Rhine. Berlin claimed Oberhausen was hit with many planes shot down, as heavy bombers across Germany hammered Duesseldorf, Bremen, Kiel, Wilhelmshaven, and Cuxhaven, with casualties and substantial losses reported. American and RAF efforts focused on Atlas shipyards and precision strikes amid intensified aerial warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhrus
Holland
France
Rhine
Tde
Belgium
Roubaix Abeville
Hausen
Cologne
Essen
Berlin
Associated Press
Oberhausen
Low Countries
Abbeville
Rai
London
Olland
Teking
Duesseldorf
Leost
Boraid
Wilhelmshaven
Cuxheven Friand
Bremen
Kiel
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed With Names
A dense list of crossword style clues appears, including Beam Humble Forgive Seed container part and many proper nouns. The fragmentary items reference stars, constellations, ancient vessels, and animals, with scattered notes on music, trade, and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshua
Setes
USO Calendar Highlights Cookie Support and Weekly Events
The USO cookie committee thanks volunteers for countless cookies baked over six months. The calendar outlines weekly activities including dances, bingo, sewing, and social hours with military families, plus notes on visitors and staff like Mrs Bennett and Warrant Officer W. S. Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
F. C. Bennett
Birth of Edward Dale Aulds at Moseley Clinic
Corporal Opel Aulds and Mrs. Aulds announce the birth of their son Edward Dale on May 27 at the Moseley clinic. Corporal Aulds is stationed at Camp Carson, Cole, and Mrs. Aulds resides in West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Opel Aulds
Edward Dale
Moseley Clinic
Auldy
Camp Carson
Cole
Mrs. Aulds
West Monroe
Agnes DeMille Weds in All Saints Church
Agnes DeMille daughter of film producer William DeMille married Lt Walter Prude of the Army Air Forces yesterday at All Saints church in Beverly Hills. The New York dancer, previously known for stage work, was the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Demille
Beverly Hills
Calif
William DeMille
Walter Prude
Army Air Forces
J. Herbert Smith
All Saints’ Church
Miss DeMille
New York
Allied Air Losses Stay Low as Italy Offensive Falters
June 11 reports note Pantera Capitulatio marked, four enemy planes shot down. Allies claim no losses Sunday night and yesterday. RAF long range fighters hit an Aegean schooner. Liberators attacked Catania and Gerbini. Allies consolidate on Pantelleria Lampedusa LinosaLampione. Italian claims say Castr Vetrano attacked with six planes lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantelleria
Mediterranean
Middle East Air Command
RA. F
Aegean
Cairo War Bulletin
Middle East
Catania
Gerbini
North African Command
Lampedusa
Linoga
Deaths of Mrs Sarah Jane Lowery and Julian M Ray
Mrs Sarah Jane Lowery died June 9 at her daughter Tempy Sharps home near Monroe born November 4 1852 in Union parish funeral near Bernice June 10 at Shir loh church officiated by Reverend Averett of Farmerville pallbearers P Roach D Roach L Lee C Ray P Tubbs and B Ray she is survived by six children Gordon Lowery Tempy Sharp Ellis Lowery Esan Lowery Jake Lowery and Benjamin Lowery Julian M Ray died Monday in an Oklahoma City hospital services for him will be held at 10 oclock from the home of his sister Edna Ray 719 South Grand street with Dr A M Serex and Dr F L Hearn officiating interment in Antioch cemetery pallbearers were Dr R L Wood Dwight Petty F L Jones James T Swink A K Kilpatrick and Howard 4 Hunter survivors include his wife Dona Coleman Ray a daughter Mrs Walter Kowalczyk four sisters Edina Ray Monroe R L Golson and Reese Camp Cheniere Mrs Frank Jones El Reno Okla and two brothers A S Ray Natchitoches and Dr C K Ray Vivian
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Sarah Jane Lowery
Tempy Sharp
Monroe
Union Parish
Bernice
Shirloh
Averett
Farmerville
P. Roach
D. Roach
L. Lee
C. Ray
P. Tubbs
B. Ray
B. Ray. Mrs. Lowery Is Survived By Six Children, Gordon Lowery, Mrs. Tempy Sharp
Ellis Lowery
Esan Lowery
Jake Lowery
Benjamin Lowery
Julian M Ray
Oklahoma City
Edna Ray
South Grand Street
A. M. Serex
First Methodist Church
F. L. Hearn
Antioch Methodist Church
Antioch Cemetery
R. L. Wood
Dwight Petty
F. L
Ray
Natchitoches
C. K. Ray
Vivian
Ruth Selwyn to Wed Hollywood Actor John Warburton
Ruth Selwyn former wife of producer Edgar Selwyn and English actor John Warburton said they would marry within the next few months. The couple announced the plans on June 15 as they prepare for a nuptial arrangement in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Selwyn
Hollywood
Edgar Selwyn
John Warburton
Zoot-suit riots spark call for strong policing and restraint
In a critical opinion, the author argues soldiers and sailors faced provocation in Los Angeles and that mob violence emerges from fatigue and fear. Native American and Mexican heritage groups are noted, with a call for effective police action to restrain gangsters and protect citizens on city streets.
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Los Angeles
Broadway
Submarine warfare boosts morale after Pearl Harbor losses
Navy bulletins report 256 Japanese vessels sunk or damaged by U S subs since Pearl Harbor. Comms note 181 sunk, 47 damaged, 28 probably sunk. Awards cited for Lt Barnard of Albany and Lt Walling of Nantucket for battles against Japanese craft and ships. Other medals go to Radioman Anderman of San Diego and Lt Grider of Memphis for sinking enemy vessels.
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Amberjack
Navy
Pearl Harbor
United States
James H. Barnard
Albany
John F. Walling
Nantucket
Mass
Marine Corps
Melvin Anderman
San Diego
Calif
George W. Grider
Memphis
Tenn
Axis Unable To Smoke Out Greeks—Mid June Update
Ankara reports a German Italian drive against Greek guerillas failed to flush them from mountain strongholds. Greek sources say an ultimatum issued in late May demanded cessation by June 4, with only a few irregulars captured and a strong force sent against them.
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Ankara
Decree Enjoins Kaiser Over Material Quotas
In San Francisco on June 15 a decree enjoining Kaiser Richmond shipyard No 3 from exceeding critical material quotas was signed by Federal Judge A F St Sure after the War Production Board accused the Kaiser company of obtaining more material than allowed. The Kaiser firm admitted using ratings to receive excess materials from June 1942 to the present.
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San Francisco
Kaiser Company, Inc
War Production Board
Kaiser
Richmond Shipyard No. 3
A. F. St. Sure
WPB
Kaiser Company
Victory moment to apply the golden rule says Wickard
Speakers at a Mississippi conference in Columbia included J B Snider of Clarksdale Mississippi Press Association I W Duggan of Washington D C and Rev J B Cain Dr D A McCall and Rev J L Neill The program, begun in Tyletown last October, drew hundreds to Columbia High School auditorium and the city park as Snider blamed Mississippians for low incomes and forest mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Snider
Clarksdale
The
Mississippi Press Association
I. W. Duggan
Washington
Southern Division
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
J. B. Cain
Columbia Methodist Church
D. A. McCall
Jackson
Mississippi Baptist Board
J. L. Neill
Methodist Church
Meridian
Snider
Evacuation appeals amid German war strain and housing delays
The Reich press and Goering’s Essen paper report evacuee conditions, urging acceptance of farm life, lack of amenities, and village disruption. Authorities warn against rumors while noting five months to rebuild emergency housing in Essen, with 10,000 workers needing new homes. Bombing targets Ruhr and north Germany threaten industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das Reich
Hitler
Germany
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Essener National Zeitung
Essen
Krupp
Four House members push food czar plan against Byrnes
One man food bill faces opposition from War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes. Fulmer and nine Representatives including Flannagan Kleberg Cooley Hope and Andreuen planned to nominate Chester Davis as Food Administration czar. Fulmer urged rapid action as the food situation demands centralized authority. President Phillip Murray of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was set to appear before the Senate Banking Committee to press his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
James F. Byrnes
Fulmer
Representatives
Flannagan
Virginia
Kleberg
Texas
Cooley
North Carolina
Hope
Kansas
Andreuen
Minnesota
Chester Davis
Phillip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Senate Banking Committee
Subside Rollback Plan Faces Farm Leader Split
Albert Goss of the National Grange signaled support for the subsidy rollback stance taken by farm leaders who warn the plan aims to raise wages for labor. Congress weighing boosting the Commodity Credit Corporation lending by 1.0 billion while prohibiting subsidy funding, while Roosevelt pushes for 1.5 to 2.0 billion dollars to roll back retail food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Goss
National Grange
Commodity Credit Corporation
Roosevelt
Congress
Carney Calls for Bombing War Aims and Aid to China
Carney endorses General Chennaults view that Allied forces should strike the Japan homeland by bombing missions. He says China needs far more American arms and equipment to sustain the war effort. He notes interpreters aided his speech and mentions adapting to Chinese chopstick use. The text also briefly mentions the historical note that spectacles entered use around 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Chennault
Japan
China
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Wutfert
Cveasa
Bend Pharmacy Company
E Rock, Ark —Ade, Peony
FLIT
Bureau of Standards
Eagles
Sin Resources
Sime Priest
Cudger Bustie
Moree
West Monrioe
H. C. Mayo
WINGS
Bennett
Ton
Leo
John
LaVerne
Elmer
Kendall Green
Selman Field
W. S. Shepherd
Paul Roman
Paul
C.br. Braun
Braun
C. B
Julian M. Ray
AXIS
South Carolina
Wickard Speaks
Ly 1
Voelkischer Beobachter
Churchill
Ira C. Baker
Eighth United States Air Force
Ruhr
Westphalia
Tgomery Ward
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Ruston
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