Red Air Force Big Raids Hit Nazi Occupied Cities
Soviet dispatch claims Red Air Force raids caused heavy German losses and widespread destruction in Nazi occupied towns including Shaulai and surrounding areas. The communique notes German offensives were repelled with stiff resistance from the Red Armies along the 2000 front. A German submarine was destroyed in the Gulf of Finland.
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Lipreriational Sens Aerytor
Mositow
Soviet Russia
Shaulai
Comoand
Gulf of Finland
Shaulal
Kovino
Grodno
Volkovysk
Kobridsk
Vladimir Volnynsk
Brody
Old Home Day Sparks Volant Reunion and Civic Projects
The Volant college reunion is underway with city activities including well drilling behind the Castleton Hotel to secure water for air cooling. A memorial to World War I veterans is set for dedication on July 4 in New Bedford. Rusting birch trees show distress from a longstanding disease.
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Volant
Volant College
Castleton
He News Pa Newe
New Bedford
Daily US Weather Statistics Summary
Daily Weather Report presents 24 hour figures ending today. Maximum temperature recorded as 8 degrees with a minimum of 8. Precipitation shows trace and river stage at 44. Year ago statistics show maximum 68 and precipitation 0.67 inches.
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United Stattes
Plan To Speed Up U.S. Aid To Britain In New War Crisis
Washington dispatch reports authoritative queries foretell quicker American shipments of aircraft and nautical materiel to Britain to support an intensified Royal Air Force offensive against Germany. Diplomatic sources say the U.S. government will push aid amid London indications of a major aerial assault to cripple Nazi war industries before German forces can respond. Some pilots may be released temporarily.
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U.S
Britain
Kingsbury Smith
Washington
Great Britain
United States
London
Royal Air Force
Germany
British Isles
Draft Numbers Mount As Second Call Nears
Officials from county and city draft boards report rising registration totals ahead of the next Tuesday July 1 call for all men who have turned 21 since last October. Highlights include County Board No. 1 Ellwood City reporting top order 1031 for those leaving for camp and 2000 for questionnaires, with 1203 for Pittsburgh July 7 examination. County Board No. 2 cites top 007 for those leaving for camp and 1350 for questionnaires, 018 for Pittsburgh July 7. City Board 1 Union Trust notes 1760 for questionnaires, 804 for camp, 473 for Pittsburgh. Further details continue on page two.
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County Board No. 1
Ellwood City
County Board 1
Pittsburgh
County Board No. 2
Camp Saterday
Mes
City Board 1
Union Trush
Pittsburg
City An
Comtianead
London Reports Heavy Nazi Air Raid on Leningrad
A Reuters dispatch from Stockholm reported a heavy German air raid on Leningrad causing extensive fires in the Soviet city. The Stockholm report cited by London correspondents described major fires and widespread damage from the attack.
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London
Leningrad
International News Service
St. Petersburg
Reuter
Stockholm
Reports Differ On Plans Of Japan
London sources clash over Japan's stance amid the Russo German war. The Japanese embassy denies any move to join Germany, while International News Service cites Japan drafting demands on Russia for Pacific Coast safety and an ally claims an imminent move against Russia after a June 24 emergency meeting between Foreign Minister Matsuoka and German ambassador Ott.
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Rullatin
International Laws Service
London
Japan
Tokyo
Germany
Russia
Pacific
Yosuke Matsuoka
Eugen Ott
Soviet Union
Infant Found On Bridge Street Porch
City detectives sought the mother of a white baby boy wrapped in a blue blanket found on the rear porch of Mrs. Blanche Gray at 124 Bridge Street. The infant, estimated under 34 hours old, was taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital and deemed white and healthy, with no physician at birth.
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Blanche Gray
Bridge Street
Knudsen Takes Steps to Boost Defense Production
O P M Director William S Knudsen launches a nationwide drive to speed defense output after a Roosevelt Dear Bill letter. He reshapes the agency to cut red tape and merge overlapping divisions while ensuring machine tools reach arm y and navy orders, even if it means tapping private industry for manufacturing equipment.
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William E. Zimmerman
Titer
Iloedt News Serview Sca Ee Srcempondetth
Washington
Bill
Roosevelt
O.P.M
William 8. Knudsen
Hitler
Russia
U.S
Knudsen
Pedite
Geo
Ling Army
Navy
Lhey
Lhase
British Bombers Strike German Front in Largest Daylight Raid
Royal Air Force daylight attack cripples German air support, targets Nazi coastal areas, aims to pull Luftwaffe from the Eastern Front and ease pressure on the Soviet Union. Details promised from London dispatches.
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Charles 4. Smith
London
EU Europe
Royal Air Force
Germany
Russia
Hermann i Willelm Goering
Luftswalle
Jease
Soviet Union
Meanest Thief Steals Tools After Fire Victim Dies
Reports to New Wilmington firemen say a thief burglarized John Doyle's welding shop in Pulaski township across from his home damaged by fire Saturday evening while Doyle lay in Buh l hospital in Sharon fighting for life. Doyle died Sunday night as the blaze claimed a fourth victim. Doyle’s five sons at Sharon hospital received blood transfusions. James 12 and Paul 1 in serious condition. Funeral services for Doyle and wife Nora Muay and two girls Betty June and another child were held Tuesday at Anderson funeral home. Burial was at Haywood cemetery in West Middlesex.
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New Wilmington
John Doyle
Pulaski
Doyle
Buh
Sharon
Buhl
Sharon Y
James
Paul
John
Robert
Howard
Nora Muay
Betty June
Vichy Forces Hold Jezzine In Syrian Clash
Vichy forces announced occupation of the Syrian town Jezzine after a hand to hand struggle with Allied troops. Reports on Meri Ayoum capture and British progress in Damascus remained unconfirmed as French positions held at Palmyra for three days aided by aircraft.
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Vichy
Jezzine
Damascus
Qum
Oulad
Jebels Druse
Palmyra
Tlfactory
Bis
Vichy Troops Hold Palmyra Amid Allied Surrounding Action
British authorities say Vichy troops still hold the fortified town of Palmyra as allied forces surround it. Free French and British Indian troops attacked Vichy positions on high ground along the Damascus Beirut road, while gains were reported in the Merj Ayoum sector to the south.
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International Laws Service
London
Vichy Trops
Palmyra
Dimascus
Damascus-Beirut
Merj Ayoum
Finland Enters War On Russia
Berlin reports Finland declared war on Soviet Russia after heavy air raids on Helsinki and other cities. Berlin says Finnish troops fight courageously alongside Nazi Germany, with no further details yet available.
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International
Berlin
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Germany
Berin
Elias Erkko
Draftees to Register at Volant Bank July 1
Local Board No 1 announces registration for draftees living in northern Lawrence County will be held at the National Bank in Volant next Tuesday July 1. Men who have turned 21 since last October may choose Volant over Ellwood City. Registration hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Charles Brenneman of Dist 2 will supervise. Local Board 1 headquarters remain in Elwood City while the Volant site serves listed townships and boroughs.
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Selective Service Act
National Bank
Volanc
Volant
Elwood City
Charles Brenneman
Lawrence County
Eharge
Boar
Fost
Elwood Cily
Filport
Ellwood City
Perry Township
Plaingrove Township
Scott Township
Shenango Township
Slippery Rock Township
South New Castle Boro
Washington Township
Wayne Township
Death notices summarize Mercer and nearby town listings
George Veach Garrett aged 91 of Shenango Township Mercer County appears in death records. Joseph Cappello, 76, Ethwood City, listed with Howard B. Anderson and others at 1133 Setata alreth and West Washington street.
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George Veach Garrett
Shenango
Mercer County
Philip Genova
St. Himxville
Bessemer
Chaerlen HW
Hurly
Setata Alreth
Joseph Cappello
Ethwooil City
John C. Rohivon
North
Beaver Township
Howard B. Anderson
Boe
Washington Street
Fourth Of July Reminder From Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urged Americans to honor the Declaration of Independence with renewed resolve as the nation nears the Fourth of July. He called for a grand rededication to liberty under the civilian defense office amid an hour of anxiety and peril.
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Ti International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
America
Office of Civilian Defense
Transit Strike Threat Looms Over New York City
A general transit strike threat endangers millions of riders as transit workers walk out after talks with the Board of Transportation officials. Leaders led by Michael Quill warn the city government would bear the blame if a citywide walkout occurs.
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Titannational News Service
New York
Transit
Board of Transportation
Michael Quill
Eight Soviet Planes Are Shot Down
Helsinki reports eight Soviet planes were shot down in the first raids on the Finnish capital. Russian bombers attacked Helsinki four times, dropping bombs north of the city. Fifteen Red air force planes took part in the initial raid, two were downed by Finnish anti aircraft batteries near the capital, marking the first time since World War II that Finnish batteries inflicted Red air force losses. An air raid warning sounded in Helsinki and surrounding areas at 9:40 a.m.
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Internaienal News Service
Helsinki
Finland
Red Air Force
Capiital
Red
TS A
US Aids Russia Amid World War II News
Moscow dispatch reports June 5 that President Roosevelt pledged all possible aid to the USSR against Germany. Soviet papers publish huge headlines. commentators express gratification at the U.S. stance and assistance.
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Iternational
Moscow
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
Germany
British Bombers Keep Up Incessant Attack On German Key Points
British bombers and escorting fighters struck the German coast and inland targets in a sweeping raid described as among the strongest yet, with night attacks continuing two weeks of relentless pressure. Royal Air Force planes pounded Cologne Dortmund and the Kiel base, while bombers bombarded invasion ports across northern and western Germany during a heavy night campaign.
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Charles A. Smith
Nuws
Saft Corres
London
Channel
Germany
Reich
R. A. FL
German Forces Said to Advance in Russia and Finland
Berlin dispatch reports unofficial claims that German forces are driving on in Russia with elite troops, while Finland is said to have joined as an active ally. The Reichsführer’s forecast predicts imminent Soviet collapse, though raids on Memel and Koenigsberg are noted with prisoner casualties.
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Russia
Berlin
Volant Hosts Annual Reunion At Westminster College Event
Volant hosts its annual homecoming and college reunion at the Volant Presbyterian church this afternoon. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath president of Westminster College will address guests. Attorney Thomas Sampson of Mercer represents the students. Music by Prof. D Ralphs Appelman head of Westminster music dept and soloist.
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Volant
Iformer
Volant Emlere
Volant Presbyterian Church
Robert F. Galbreath
Westminster College
Thomas Sampson
Mercer
D. Ralphs Appelman
Unclear Domestic Scene Involving Arthur Mometer
Fragmentary text describes Arthur Mometer and his wife in a strained vacation scene. He leaves dishes piled in the sink while she is away. A short letter promises her return within a day or so as she struggles to clean the kitchen. The piece hints at tension and a hot, busy home environment.
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Ant
Betch
Shell
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