Allied Forces Gain In Syria Reported In Heavy Fighting
Cairo dispatch notes slow gains by Allied troops in Syria with stubborn resistance near Damascus. Australians along the coast advance despite strong foe, while Free French face a counterattack by Vichy forces south of Damascus. British and Indian units hold their position as the situation develops.
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Cairo
Syria
Cnnternational News
Damascus
Soviet
Russia
Turkey
Bessarabia
Tg Remanca
Alexandria
Percy
New Castle Notes Quiet July 4 Expectation and Local Activity
PA KEWC OBSERVES . Fourth of July two weeks away with no planned program for New Castle or nearby areas. Summer swim pools to be busy as warm weather arrives. Jimmy Flias, New Castle marble champ, performed well at Hershey state meet, narrowly losing in competition. Gowrence County campers remain enthusiastic after recent rains. Shenango valley shows industrial activity as plant operations increase. Parking meters confuse drivers still, and a near-m accident occurred when an elderly woman crossed into traffic while viewing store windows.
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New Castle
Pa Newc
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. report a maximum 87 and a minimum 56 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.5 feet. For the same date last year, highs reached 73 and lows 69 with 0.01 inches of precipitation.
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United States
American Woman Flies Bomber Across Atlantic
Jacqueline Cochran described her historic nonstop flight in a Lockheed Hudson bomber from Canada to Britain for the RAF. She, America's top woman flyer, completed the Atlantic crossing with Capt Graf Carlisle as captain and navigator, reporting perfect weather and a smooth trip with simple meals.
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Atlantic
International Mews Service
London
Jacqueline Cochran
Canada
Britain
Aviatrix
America
International News Service
Europe Still Hears Rumors Of German And Soviet Conflict
London reports rumors of tension between Germany and Soviet Russia amid conflicting broadcasts. A Reuters dispatch from Moscow says outward calm remains, with no signs of a crisis and no clear German demands on Russia. Moscow streets show mobilization readiness, while British papers note possible clashes along the border.
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Europe
James E. Brown
London
Rope
Soviet
Russia
Reuters
Moscow
Tadio
Ers
Germany
Rumania
London Daily Express
Moscow Radio
Besserabian
Fwo
Nazis Seek Pact With Iran and Afghanistan
International report from London says Germany offers mutual interests and non aggression pacts to Iran and Afghanistan similar to Turkey. Negotiations are advanced as Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop sends technicians and experts. resource development and troop passage are involved.
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International News Service
London
Germany
Iran
Afghanistan
Turkey
London Daily Sketch
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Swilly
Ninth Successive Raid On Germany
British bombers dropped heavy explosives on western Germany from Wesel to Boulogne, hitting Cologne and Dusseldorf in the ninth straight RAF raid. Two RAF aircraft were reported missing as the campaign continued on the Nazi-occupied coast and industrial targets in the area.
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Bulletina International News Service
London
Germany
Wesel
Rhineland
Boulogne
Air Ministry
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Pittsburgh Slayer Gets Life Sentence
Pittsburgh report states Louis Kleinberg, 30, received a life term for the murder of Sigmund Hartstein and his wife Anne Hartstein after a surprise plea of guilty. Hartstein, a wealthy hardware merchant, was killed over disapproval of Kleinberg’s relation to the couple’s daughter. The defendant had been convicted previously of first degree murder in Mrs. Hartstein's shooting.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Louis Kleinberg
Sigmund Hartstein
Laurel Hill
Anne
Kleinberg
Gulley
Hartlstein
Hartstein
House Committee Plans Tripled Personal Income Tax
Washington June 20 The house ways and means committee approved a new personal income tax schedule that will triple the tax burden on the lowest bracket payers. The panel aimed to raise 2.4 billion yearly plus 850 million more from hidden taxes by raising estate and gift taxes and squeezing gasoline beer tobacco and squar taxes. Opposition is anticipated when the bill reaches the floor next month.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Commttee
Llaxes
Treasury
Report Defense Program Moves Into High Gear
National News Service reports a sweeping shift in the American defense program as the Office of Production Management outlines plans to reach 3,000 planes monthly within a year. Willam Knudsen cites progress while sources note possible defense reorganizations toward centralized control under CP M.
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William S. Neal
National News Service
Washington
Senate
Willam
Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Co. P.M
County Board Names Forty Men for Army Induction
Ellwood City headquarters of County Board One announced forty draft prospects for Army induction. Selectees travel from Ellwood City depot at 5 40 a.m. June 28 to the induction station. Names include Doyle, Rindos, Symbala, Cagni, Chutishies, Leymarig, Smiley, Gallagher, Syro, Zak, Deemer, Allen, Brown, Sonchek, Natale St Angelo, Stickle, Hollschwander, Hobe l, Stein, Binskowitz, Hook, Fella, Schuller, Grinzilvich, Espy, and others from Ellwood City and nearby towns.
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County Draft Board No. 2
Ellwood City
Anny
J. OR
Ithe
Hany Symbala
Line Avenue
Peter Joseph Cagni
Fountain Avenue
Joseph Warren Chutishies
Crescent
Edward Leymarig
Crescent Avenue
Paul Regis Smiley
Berger Street
New Castle
Roy Wesley Gallagher
Anthony Syro
Elwood City
Andrew Zak
Wampum
Kar
William Deemer
Woodside Avenue
Thomas Allen
Leslie
Box
Rigby P.O
Kat Paul Brown
R. D
Volant
Willer
Michael Sonchek
McKeesport Strike Ends After Workers Return
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on June 20 the four day municipal service workers strike ended as the majority of employees resumed work. CIO State County and Municipal Workers Union officials said the walkout reached a swift climax when workers voted unanimously to accept a plan they had earlier rejected.
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International News Service
Mckeesport
Cio-State, County and Municipal Workers’ Union
Largest Monthly Quota In Draft Leaves June 28
Ellwood City will furnish most of the June draft quota with 128 men to report for transport to Camp Meade. Lawrence County leads with 40 men from Ellwood City, to depart June 24, while City Boards one and two, and County Board two, together provide the rest for the June draft as they depart from Camp Meade.
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Dnele Sam
Lawrence County
Gadp Meade
Third Corps
Lawrence County Board
Ellwood City
P. and L
Cowry
Twwo
County Board Two
B. and
Seventh Ward
Camp Meade
City Board Two
German Bombers Reach Deep Atlantic Raids
Berlin reports German high command says a single bomber group sank 109 merchantmen since April 1940. Attackers now range 660 miles at sea to strike Britain’s maritime lanes, sinking 636,000 tons and badly damaging 639 more ships. It also notes long range attacks over the Atlantic after Sollum fighting in North Africa.
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Travernational News Service
Berlin
Britain
High Command
Sollum
North Africa
Atlantic
Finland Seizes Control Of News Services Nationwide
Helsinki June 20 President Risto Ryti issued a decree placing all Finnish news services under state control. Postal telegraph telephone and radio facilities and all newspapers periodicals and leaflets were nationalized and placed under military censorship.
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Conernational News Service
Helsinki
Rista Rytim
Finland
Fear Finland May Be Forced Into War
Finland seeks peace and vows to honor existing agreements while tensions rise in Europe. Public sentiment favors neutrality, and leaders warn the situation could change beyond Finland’s control despite its desire to stay out of the great powers’ conflict.
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Finland
Expressl
International
Helsinki
Europe
Finnish Men Being Mobilized
Press dispatches from Helsinki report that Finnish men under forty have been ordered mobilized. The Stockholm bureau notes the move as the nation braces for wartime needs, with authorities directing conscripts to report for duty.
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Cun LeMulinal
Stockholm
Helsinki
la! Yeport
USO Campaign Totals Climb Toward $20,000 Goal
United Service Organizations drive in Lawrence County reports $18,000 plus by today with New Castle and Ellwood City aiding both county and municipal goals. Last night’s tally reached $17,868.12 as pledges from merchants, firms, and professionals continue to come in. Campaign chair Patrick J. Flaherty predicts surpassing $20,000 soon. Ellwood City reports a $2,000 contribution while home-to-home solicitation gains momentum. Emanuel Shenkar, vice chairman, notes progress and forthcoming continued reports.
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Lawrence County
United Service
New Castle
Ellwood City
Patrick J. Flaherty
Emanuel Shenkar
Diplomatic ties with Axis near breaking point
Washington officials weigh whether continuing relations with Germany and Italy serves any use as Italy and Germany expel American consuls across Europe. The decision to sever ties rests with President Roosevelt, with state department caution over rapidly deteriorating diplomacy. Continued coverage pending.
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Kingsbury Smith International News Service
Cox
Washington
State Department
Germany
Italy
Roosevelt
U.S
Rome
President Roosevelts Special Message on Ship Sinking
President Roosevelt accuses Nazi Germany of piracy in sinking the U S freighter Robin Moor. He states no American cargo ship is immune on the seas and Germany aims to intimidate the United States from aiding allies. The message outlines international law and humanity and asserts Germany is responsible.
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U. S
Robin Moor
Washington
Roosevelt
Nazi Germany
Germany
Seven Seas
United States
Carr
Ann
Two Executed For Hold-up Murder In Chicago Jail
Orville Watkinson and Edward Riley were electrocuted at Cook County jail for the May 3 1939 hold-up murder of Alex Ferguson, an elderly bystander at a tavern. Watkinson died at 12:05 a.m. and Riley at 12:18 a.m. after silent walk to the chair amid witnesses. Both had sought commutations and insanity pleas, but appeals failed.
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Riley
Portrait Photographer Advice From a Witty Expert
The piece gives lighthearted guidance on posing for a photographer named Arthur Mometer. It jokes about making subjects resemble stars, warns that camera angles can mislead, and recalls tips on being cooperative and cheerful in front of the lens.
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Uncle Sam
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