French war leaders accept fused army plan amid unity drive
The French committee approved creating a unified army under a common treasury and direct command, with generals Juin and de Larminat named chiefs of staff for the Giraud and de Gaulle forces. The move aims to harmonize different army habits while avoiding a forced merger, as Henri Bonnet arrives as information commissar. North Carolina reports its Indian population at 22,690, the largest east of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Juin
Eduard Rene Marie de Larminat
Giraud
de Gaulle
Monnet
North Africa
Mouwnet
Henri Bonnet
New York
North Carolina
Allied air offensive reaches Krefeld and Ruhr in nightly raids
The RAF and American air forces extend operations across German Europe with Krefeld, Friedrichshafen, Le Creusot and Ruhr targets. The Luftwaffe bombed London briefly as 92 Allied aircraft are reported missing, including 75 bombers, while some southeast England damage and casualties are noted.
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German Europe
Mulheim
le Creusot
France
Friedrichshafen
Krefeld
Ruhr
Hull
DNB
London
Air Ministry
England
Governors Speak On New Deal Policies And Race Tensions
South Carolina Governor Olin D Johnston criticizes outside interference over race issues and calls for reelection of Roosevelt while labeling the anti-lynching bill a direct attack on the South. Louisiana Governor Sam H Jones seeks economic freedom for his region, Tennessee Governor Prentice Cooper ties Democratic support to freight rate rulings and ongoing strikes. He notes Tennessee acts to address labor disturbances amid national concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Johnston
South
Sam H. Jones
Louisiana
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Doctors to Study Leprosy Treatment in LSU Luncheon
Eight doctors from Latin American countries arriving in the United States to study leprosy methods will be entertained at Louisiana State University faculty club. Six work at the U S leprosarium at Carville and two from Colombia are expected to arrive soon, tour of the university and state capitol planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
United States
Louisiana State University
Consolidated Steel gets new destroyer contract in Orange
Orange Texas June 23. With its first contract totaling nearly 100 million completed, the shipbuilding division of Consolidated Steel Corporation Ltd has been awarded an additional contract for construction of destroyers. Destroyer escorts have also been under construction here for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Tex
Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd
Saboteur Attacks Hit Limoges Plants and Reprisals Rise
Reports detail saboteurs downing the Gnome et Rhone aviation engine plant at Limoges on May 28 due to central transformer destruction. Rubber reclaiming factories nearby halted six months from wrecked boilers. New reprisals against suspected German agents include the murder of Jacques Doriot Parti Populaire Francais official Dr Michel Guerin, the killing of Mayor Dinor Pierrefitte near Paris, and the assassination of two French judges who sentenced defendants to death for sabotage after prior death threats.
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Gnome Et Rhone
Limoges
Germany
Vienne Department
Jacques Doriot
Parti Populaire Francais
Michel Guerin
Din Or Pierrefitte
Paris
Nation laundry collapse feared faces six month crisis
Washington report notes the National Laundry and Linen Supply associations warn of an imminent collapse within six months. They urge classification as sanitary services or essential industries and demand a fair machine and supply allocation system. They seek recruitment of workers via the U S employment service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Laundry and Linen Supply Associations
War Manpower Commission
American Institute of Laundering
The
Linen Supply Association
United States Employment Service
National Association of Dryers and Cleaners
National Industrial Launderers
National Institute of Diaper Services
WMC
War time appeal for rationing and V Mail aid
A wartime message urges public support for Victory books V Mail blood banks and aid for armed forces and allies. Citizens are advised to share resources and participate in rationing and mutual aid to sustain the war effort.
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French Committee of National Liberation
Hungary
Finland
Jestoniac
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Rumania
Buchareste
Bulgaria
Rzhe
Soviet
Kiev
Sevastopol
Moscow
Kharkhov
Black Sea
Kuibyshev
Stalingras
Leelee
Battle Line
Eedlivacree
Caucasus
Russia
Chigger
Cuarrina
Zeemacologists
Norwich
Georgia
Repub
Ana
Silverstein
Silversteins
Desiard
Wyoming
EL Courtney
NBC Recording Orchestra
Arcade
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Southland
Liggetts Drug Store
Hotel
Frances
DeSiard St
Monroe, la
Dimie
Cotl
Curly
Sandman’s Pharmacy, Inc
Lamour Mt AE
Victory Gardens
Red Cross
Joe
Clem
America
United Gas Pipeline Company
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