British Bombers Hit Dusseldorf and Cologne in Major Night Raids
British long range bombers pounded western Germany with heavy explosives for ten hours while a force attacked Boulogne and other French coastal targets. The strikes aimed at Dusseldorf and Cologne, with observers noting miles of the French coast still in smoke at dawn. Rumors of German invasion plans circulated in London amid the all night and morning raids.
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Charles A. Smith
Stevigen
London
Germany
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Reich
R.A. F
Britain
Boulogne
New bridge delays traffic near Harrisburg east
Harrisburg area residents watch as a four mile east of the city bridge and highway section nears completion but remains closed to traffic. Separate item notes New Castle law regulating unnecessary auto horn use is now on the statute books and police will enforce it.
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Harrisburg Road
Daily Weather Report Summary for United States
Daily Weather Report for the 24 hour period ending 1 9 a m shows maximum 75 and minimum 0 with no precipitation. River stage 4.9 feet. Compared to last year on the same date, maximum 80, minimum 61, precipitation 0.02 inches.
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United States
Cochran to fly Atlantic as bomber's first officer
Miss Jacqueline Cochran, famed aviatrix, will pilot a bomber delivery from Canada to Fogland as first officer. She will study the role of women in plane ferry service and air activities with regard to possible use of women in national defense in the United States.
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Jacqueline Cochran
Atlantic
Canada
Fogland
United States
Eight CIO Unions Pledge Purge Drive Across Subversives
Washington reports eight CIO unions with about 1.23 million members assure OPM Director Sidney Hillman they will back any drive to purge alleged Communists and radicals from the CIO. Total CIO membership is estimated between 2.2 and 5.9 million. unions align with Hillman against subversive elements fueling the national defense strikes.
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Ay Jack Vincent International
Westerslee
Washington
CIO
OPM
Sidney Hilman
Hillman's
Amalgamated
Gothing
Textile
United Automobile Workers
United Rubber Workers
Meprine
New Castle Champ at Hershey Reaches Sectional Finals
Jimmy Elias, 12, of New Castle, wins top honors in the northern sectional preliminary of the national marbles tournament. He finishes with 41 wins and 14 losses after ten rounds, advancing to the 9:30 a.m. sectional final at Hershey Park Golf Club. A victory tomorrow would send him to Wildwood, New Jersey for the July 12 national finals. prize includes a new bicycle and a gold wrist watch for league winners.
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Hershey
Jimmy Elias
New Castle
Jimmy
Hershey Park Golf Club
Wildwood
N. J
United States
Jose
Jima
Greensburg
U S Seeks Defense Line Around Latin America
The United States plans to build a defense ring around Latin America to shield the South American continent from attack. Diplomatic talks with about 20 Latin republics aim to provide hundreds of millions in aid under the lease lend act to bolster coastal defenses on both the Atlantic and Pacific. The plan envisions anti aircraft batteries and long range coastal guns forming a protective ring. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Smith International News Service
Washington
State Department
United States
Latin-america
Latin America
Thirty-Two Will Leave For Army
Thirty two selectees from Lawrence County Board No 2 were ordered to depart for Fort Meade Md on Saturday morning June 28. They entrain at the Baltimore & Ohio depot in the Seventh ward about 7. The list includes George Howard Kyla Edward David Boble John Elmer Davis Francis Walter Bannan Charles Wayne Riddie Lloyd Enoch Wear George Joseph Tonselit Frank Skocle Tony Carla Stimonsic Juan Joan Cwynar William Walker Richaél Louis Alexander Dewberry John Badlia Gabriel Donofrio John Lester Hodge Walter Mike Smialowski Domenick Via Robert Cochran McCaslin Melvin Sipe Robert Clark Engelson Walter Casimir Telesz Stanley Tarnuski Samel Julian Black Paul Lewin Zook John Pax Edwin James Phillips Carl Wiliam Boox David Lewis Bohrman Walter Ostrowski Edwin Norwood Thompson William Sehbaldi Charles Galacia.
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Lawrence County Board No. 2
Fort George G. Meade
Baltimore & Ohio
Seventh Ward
George Howard Kyla
R. D
Mahaningtown
Edward David Boble
Bessemer
John Elmer Davis
Waugh Avenue
New Wilmington
Francis Walter Bannan
West Pittssburg
Charles Wayne Riddie
Enon Valley
Lloyd Enoch Wear
Wampum
George Joseph Tonselit
West Pittsburg
Frank Skocle
R. LD
Lowellville
Ohio
Tony Carla Stimonsic
Juan Joan Cwynar
Highstreet
New Castle
William Walker Richaél
Kew Castle
Louis Alexander Dewberry
John Badlia
Edenburz
Gabriel Donofrio
Hillsville
John Lester Hodge
Mahoringtown
Walter Mike Smialowski
Magee Street
Domenick Francis
Borollac Street
Robert Cochran McCaslin
Melvin Lewis Sipe
Volant
Robert Clark Engelson
Park Street
Walter Casimir Telesz
Elmwood Street
Stanley Adan Tarnuski
Edenburg
Samel Julian Black
Mahoninglowry
Paul Lewin Zook
John Pax
Box
New Middletown
Edwin James Phillips
Carl Wiliam Boox
David Lewis Bohrman
Warpum
Walter Louis Ostrowski
Bluff Street
Edwin Norwood Thompson
Pulaski
William Sehbaldi
Charles Galacia
Ideal Weather For Big Fight Tonight
Ideal weather expected for the Joe Louis Billy Conn boxing bout in New York on June 15. Forecasters predict clear skies and moderate temperatures with a possible afternoon thunder shower followed by sunshine. Strong event name Joe Louis Billy Conn noted with city and national context.
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New York
Billy Conn
Joe Lowis
X * Oh
C International News Service
New Russo German Trade Pact Reported in Berlin
London dispatch says Tass reports a preliminary Russo German trade agreement was signed yesterday in Berlin. The deal aims to boost commerce between the Soviet Union and Germany, with details yet to be released.
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Treer National News
London
She ‘Tass
Oncy Today
Berlin
Berlin Claims British Attacks Being Repulsed
German high command reports heavy British attacks in Sollum north western Egypt repulsed by German and Italian troops. Axis forces claim destruction of many armored vehicles, 14 enemy planes shot down, and successful bombing with Stuka support aiding ground efforts.
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International News Service
Berlin
Sollum
Egypt
New Violence In Truckers Strike
International News Service reports escalating violence in the truck drivers strike. A 10 ton aluminum load was aimed at the Allegheny River while the Doehler Die Casting truck from Pottstown paused for a permit in Pittsburgh. Driver Leonard Densh said the vehicle was stolen during union talks, and Postmaster Dickson said James Lubita was dragged from his truck during an attempted hit on produce yards. Warehouses and rail yards brim with goods as mediators seek a break in the nationwide stoppage hampering interstate and city freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internacions| News Service
Pittsburgh
National Defense and
Allagheny River
Doehler Die Casting Company
Pottstown
Cleveland
Leonard Densh
Ln Pottstown
Dickson
Ingomar
James Lubita
Tubor
Hms
Seek voluntary cooling off plan urged by labor leaders
Washington June 18 leaders of organized labor were urged by congressional friends of labor to declare a voluntary 25 day cooling off period before defense strikes are ordered The move aims to head off drastic anti strike legislation Rep Norton a Wagner act supporter said labor will likely observe a voluntary cooling off period and urge unions to act before strikes are ordered This comes as lawmakers seek to avoid confrontation over labor action
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William 5. Neal
International News Service
Washington
House
Congressional Friends of ‘Labor
Congress
Rep
Norton
N. J
House Labor Committee
Labor
Heavy fighting in Syria and Lebanon rages on
British and Free French forces press a changing front across Syria and Lebanon as Vichy troops counter hard to defend Damascus corridor. British columns seize Ezra Merj Ayoum and Kane while Sidon coastal advance nears Beirut. Kiswe swing adds to clashes near Damascus with heavy casualties and armor losses reported.
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Earl Reeves
London
Swain
Lebanon
Vichy
Beirut
Mullairy
Ezra
Merj Ayoum
Kane
Mer Ayoum
Wuneitra
Sidon
Manedate
Jezzine
Jerusalem
Kiswe
Damascus
Formal German protest over expulsions of Nazi envoys
Berlin instructed German Charge dAffaires Hans Thoms en to deliver a formal note to the United States denouncing President Roosevelts order to expel all Nazi consul and propaganda agents as illegal and in breach of the American German treaty. The note, sharply worded, denied improper German activities and was anticipated by American officials.
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Mull Tim
Internacional News Service
Washington
Berlin
Hans Thompsen
United States
Roosevelt
Ameican
Large German Troops Reach Finland In Sign of Permanent Position
International News Service reports from London that large numbers of German troops are reaching Finland, signaling permanent positions. The ministry of economic warfare says wartime licenses for ships bound for Polsamo have been suspended since June 14, affecting three Finnish ships now under detention.
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Internoonal News Service
London
Finland
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Polsamo
Untamed animal tale from Chicago home scene
An injured carriage creature was fed and kept in a Chicago home where it grew tame as bystanders watched. the narrative notes the animal's calm approach and that men emerged from her hand, indicating a curious, peculiar display.
Annual Meeting At Almira Home Officers Reelected
The Almira Home board of trustees held its annual meeting on Tuesday with Miss Mary Hancock presiding as temporary chair. Officers were reelected including Mrs J Ward Reis president emeritus and Mrs H Harper president with George R Ralph as second vice president. The meeting opened at 11 am. devotions by Mrs Thomas Irwin and donations and religious committee reports were accepted with thanks. President Fred B Lake announced Old Timers picnic and reunion for Wednesday August 20 at Cascade with plans to pack homecoming gatherings and committees to be announced later.
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Uhe
Almira
Mary Hancock
Franklin
J. Ward Reis
H. ©. Harper
George R. Ralph
H. L. Gordon
B. F. Butler
C. EB. Trainer
Thomas Irwin
Fred B. Lake
Old Timers Buy Association
Cascade
Larrancements
Cassie
Friends of Boyhood
Gass
Cate
Pennsylvania Railroad Announces $23 Million Equipment Order
The Pennsylvania Railroad disclosed a $23,000,000 package of orders for 6,020 freight cars 50 cabin cars 15 electric locomotives and 12 steam locomotive tenders. M W Clement said the move adds to 7 245 freight cars contracted earlier boosting readiness for 1942 peak traffic with most deliveries in early next year.
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Cinernations
News Beevneg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
M. W. Clement
Ciig
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clement
Pennsylvanian
McKeesport Strike In Third Day Of Walkout
McKeesport Pennsylvania residents report a third day of municipal workers walkouts including packagers and street cleaners. The strike began to press the city council to resolve wage and revenue disputes as managers urged workers to return to help council reach an agreement. The vote to stay out passed 146 to 2.
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McKeesport
McFreesports
Mwnicipsal Sinee
Ater
Theli
Lysle
Tyeyrold Clubs
Wheel
Cro
Miunicipal
Counei
Defense Councils Being Organized in Lawrence County
Members of the Lawrence County iCaynes of Defense met at the courthouse to plan county council organization across subdivisions. New Wilmington already organized, Ellwood City area joining. Executive Director W Fulton Jackson presided with secretary Frank W. Hill. Police posted no parking signs on Grant street north side west of North Mercer street.
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Lawrence County
iCaynes of Defense
Court House
New Wilmington
Ellwood Clay
W. Fulton Jackson
Frank W. Hii
Grant Street
Mercer Street
North Africa Battle Expands with Massive Tank Action
British advance in North Africa has become a major battle around Sollum in western Egypt and Fort Capuzzo on the Libyan border. Berlin claims a victory while Britain reports no decisive result yet, noting heavy tank losses and a savage clash described as the heaviest mechanized fighting since Cambrai.
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Berlin
International News Service
London
Britain
North Africa
Sollur
Egypt
Fort Capuzzo
Fort Capuzgo
Fort Caputo
Tobruk
Thieh
Todas
Sollum
Cambrai
Ams
Ier
Syria
Archibald P. Wavells
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Arthur Mometer Hound Trains On Greens With Odd Fixes
The piece depicts Arthur Mometer the exercise hound busy on velvety greens explaining his gory as a china he needs and his love for scenes. He body swats and sweats while debating tools like a spade and Noes. Gardening brings exercise and meals, with cabbages shaping like treats alongside garden work. The text notes a warm day at Loighty-two.
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PA Newc
East Washington Street
Chestnut Street
Daily Weather Report
Avcatrix
Cochran
U.S
Army
County Board No. 2
Camp Meade
Allegheny River
Organized
Syria-Lebanon
Her
Chicago
Mra. William
Chalmers
Rabin
Pennsylvania
R. R
Neath
Cleo Mary Guy
Chewton
Arthur Mometer
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