Allied air and naval forces strike at Lampedusa after Pantelleria
Allied headquarters report renewed air and naval action against Lampedusa after Pantelleria fell. Marauders and bombers targeted the small island and its harbor as raids from Malta, RAF, and American units continued through nightfall. Reggio Calabria and Milazzo were bombed, with casualties and equipment losses noted. The Pantelleria surrender was announced as 12,000 to 15,000 strong.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
Lampedusa
Dwight D
Tistian High Comand
Associated Press
Lampedura
Pantellesia
RAF
Lampetusa
Nds
Malta
Reggio Calabria
Thedas
Wren
Dace
War secretaries visit North Africa in June action
Sir James Coytish and Sir Archibald Sinclair arrived in North Africa, reporting to wartime duties. The ministers, leaders in state affairs, traveled to coordinate War and Air Ministry efforts amid ongoing campaigns.
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Ued
North Africa
James Coytish
Fay War
Air
Archibald Sinclair
Staff Srg Smith Recovering In Hospital After Wounding
Vernon C. Smith of near Frederick received word from the War Department that his son Staff Sergeant Charles N. Smith is back in the United States after being wounded in action on the African front on May 5. Evacuated from the battle area on May 16, he is hospitalized in Staten Island New York. Smith has served almost four years in the U.S. Army with 13 months overseas and was previously stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky. His wife Eva B. Smith lives in Louisville Kentucky.
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War Department
Charles N. Smith
Staten Island
N.Y
Smith
U. S. Army
Fort Knox
Eva B. Smith
Louisville
Assessors to be Appointed Under New State Law
Frederick County will appoint assessors under a new State law after June 21. The old six year terms end, likely void after expiration. County commissioners will consult attorney and submit at least three names per position to the State Tax Commission for grading. Few applicants are reported, possibly fewer than six, with current assessors among them. Salary is $1,800 annually including expenses.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
William M. Storm
State Tax Commission
E. C. Speaks
Thomas R. Saylor
Tax Commission
Ax Commission
Kiska Island Operations Reported as Attu Skirmishes Continue
Washington reports ongoing western Aleutian action with American patrols on Attu killing 69 Japanese and capturing one in the Sarana Bay to Cape Kolebnikos area. June 10 air strikes on Kiska hit gun emplacements and runways. enemy casualties total 66 on Attu so far and repairs underway for damaged submarines.
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Washington
Navy
Attu
North Pacific
United States Army
Attu Island
Sarana Bay
Cape Kolebnikos
Liverator
Japan
Kiska
Tawes Faces Loss Of His Personal Gas Rations
Baltimore June 12 The State Office of Price Administration recommended indefinite suspension of Comptroller J Millard Tawes personal gasoline ration and a partial suspension for the war’s duration for admitted misuse of C ration coupons on a trip to Georgia The hearing panel may act on the record without a hearing and Tawes statement was submitted through his attorney to Mundy
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Baltimore
i—State Office of Price Administration
Cornelius P. Mundy
J. Millard Tawes
Georgia
Mundy
Maryland
Tawes
OPA
Mundig
Wuhlug
Pease
Mundy Boy
Charles C. G. Evans
Somerset County War Ytice and Rationing Board
Russia Sees Bigger Scale Operations Soon
Moscow reports the capture of Pantelleria as a prep for larger operations. Crowds react on subways and streets with optimism, saying its only a matter of time. Molotov and Standley meetings underscore allied aid and resolve, as wartime morale centers on lend-lease and joint victory.
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Russia
Moscow
Pantelleria
Tavestia
Adie
U. S
Great Britain
United States
William H. Standley
Seaviet Foreign Affairs
Vyacheslav Molotov
Uests
Robertson To Be Tried At Hagerstown For Murder
The murder indictment against Russell A. Revertson in the death of John J. Gillis was ordered transferred to Washington county for trial after a defense motion for change of venue. The case, tied to a robbery plan with Lewis Kline, involves indictments for murder burglary larceny and conspiracy. 23 witnesses were summoned for the trial and trial date remains unsettled.
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Russell A. Revertson
Phine
John J. Gillis
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Washington County
Alton Y. Bennett
William M. Storm
Hagerstown
Robertson
Sheriff's Office
Court House
Gillis
Lewis Kline
Plane No. 4
Kline
Gillis Place
Edwin F. Nikirk
Bven
Italians Prisoners After Pantelleria Capture
Allied Headquarters in North Africa reported that about 10000 Italians were taken as prisoners when Pantelleria fell. There were no Allied casualties known at the time. The entire prisoner group reportedly included no Germans, with 3000 heading to the mainland that afternoon and the rest awaiting transport. The capitulation occurred exactly as planned.
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North
Magruder Plans Resignation as Revenue Collector
Magruder, collector of internal revenue for Maryland, announced his plan to resign due to ill health. He wrote to President Roosevelt on May 3 asking to be relieved by June 4 or as soon as a successor could be named, stating his health and ongoing strain compelled the move.
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Batimore
Hampton Magruder
Maryland
Gisliidssee Osnternpcr. O
Magruder
Roosevelt
Chinese forces report heavy Japanese losses near Yangloushu
Chinese high command says enemy troops east of the sea and in southern Hunan show collapse signs after heavy losses. Chinese forces recaptured points south of Sangtve after fierce fighting, advancing near Yeehow in northern Hunan and gaining the Upper Rand during clashes with Japanese forces.
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Ciutnghing
Cutnese Moede Veel Naegie
Sangtve
Deh
Sha
Bedi
Chirent East Sea
Mapeh
High Command
Rand
Yangloushu
Yeehow
Hunan Province
Jme Dispaithes
Lawyers Wary Of Certificates Of Appreciation From Roosevelt And O'Conor
Local lawyers received certificates of appreciation signed by President Roosevelt and Governor O'Conor for draft law related services. Republican Reno Harp branded the gesture a political trick and pledged to return his certificate. A Democrat said he would discard his, and several attorneys from both parties questioned the value of the awards. Certificates cited aid to the administration of the Selective Training and Service Act. General Hershey also signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
O'Conor
Allormeys
Reno S. Harp
Hershey
O’conor
Next Shoe Stamp Lasts Through Oct 31
Washington June 12 The Office of Price Administration announced that the new shoe ration stamp 18 becomes valid next Wednesday and must last civilians through October 31. Stamp 17 expires Tuesday night and stamp 18 covers about three pairs per person per year, transferable within a family. The agency rejected reports that No 18 is aimed at buying white summer shoes and clarified no extra stamps are provided.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
West Virginia Mining Shutdown Averted in Early Talks
In a preemptive move, Southern and Northern WV mining operations reported no fines or penalties after Secretary Ickes outlined a plan to assess United Mine Workers for a June 15 walkout. Officials described the scenario as a bargaining matter between miners and mine managers.
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Weel
Virgina
Ickes
United Mine Workers
City Parking Meters Smashed in North Court Block
Parking meter vandals struck overnight smashing glass in twelve meters in North Court street and damaging four more mechanisms. City official Fisi Hemp said 41 meters had glass shattered last Saturday night by likely the same group. No suspects yet. police investigating.
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North Court Street
Fisi Hemp
Hemp
Ske
Cain
Cart Street
Injuries Fatal To Countian Harry Nelson Keller Dies
Harry Nelson Keller 69 a Buckeystown contractor died at Frederick City Hospital from injuries after a fall from a cherry tree on June 3. He leaves a wife Della V Fry Keller two sons Willard and Harvey two brothers and four sisters eight grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral plans set for Monday at 2 PM with Mount Olivet cemetery interment.
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Harry Nelson Keller
Buckeystown
Frederick City Hospital
John
Barbara Ellen Stockman Keller
Della V. Fry Keller
Willard E. Keller
Harvey N. Keller
Thomas Keller
Millard
Brunswick
Gerlie Harrington
Hattie Sulcer
Charles Wood
John W. King
Jefferson
Furfocal
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison
San
Objections Grow To Vegetable Subsidies Sparks Bipartisan Debate
Washington leaders voiced concerns over a government subsidy to aid 9 vegetable packers with roughly 5.9 million dollars per year for the Commodity Credit Corporation. Chairman Cannon and Senator Wiley warned that subsidies could trigger inflation and force labor for canneries, as Vinson cited wage demands and industry pressure amid automotive caution notes.
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Washington
Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Fred MM Vinon
Commodity Credit Corporation
Vinson
Canning
Brunswick Lots Sold at Public Auction in Brunswick
Approximately 141 building lots and undivided acreage in Brunswick sold for 1635 to shopper Forest G. Moler as part of Werner estate. Bids on separate blocs totaled about 725. whole property drew higher offers. Lots included frontages on Railroad Bridge Main Waltman Madison and Knoxville roads. 14 acres north of Madison. Equity trustees Kielfer Delauter Edward Storm l and Parsons Newman oversaw sale. John W. Nuil acted as auctioneer.
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Brunswick
Court House
Forest G. Moler
Werner
Railroad Street
Bridge Street
Main Street
Waltman Street
Madison Street
Knoxville Road
Brunswick Street
Kielfer Delauter
Edward D. Storml
Parsons Newman
Equity
John W. Nuil
Formal Opening Monday of City Playgrounds
Frederick's municipal playgrounds plan a formal opening Monday evening at 7 30 at the Baker Park band shell. Robert L. Smith will MC and the playground stars will be introduced. The event marks the first fanfare opening of the season to boost park recreation amid a citywide outdoor entertainment ban. The program features folk dancing by Troop 6, Senior Service Girl Leaders, a May Eckhardt talk, and other performances.
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Troop 6
Leowis
Eckhardt May
Hood
the and the 7
Ommgr
Meg C
Sor-Elect
Hugh VW
Feeble Try Slows Market Amid Apathy in Free-Point Session
New York shares opened weak in a lackluster trading day as some gains appeared but leaders mostly retreated to about 1 linus and totals moved around. The article notes the longitude degree length at about 69 miles along the equator.
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New York
Assaults By RAF Without Precedent In Violence
The RAF launched its heaviest night raid of the war against Ruhr targets including Duesseldorf Muenster and other cities with a vast bomber force. The attack followed a daylight strike by American four engined bombers on Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven. The Luftwaffe claimed many Allied losses while acknowledging heavy civilian damage in Duesseldorf and surrounding areas.
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RAF
London
Reich
Ruhy
Rhineland
Duesseldorf
Muenster
Air Ministry
Wilehelmshaven
Cuxhaven
Dortmund
Cologne
Duesseldord
Ems River
Netherlands
Berelin
Associated Press
United States
AWVS Junior Hostesses Organized to Aid Canteen
AWVS junior hostesses formed to entertain services men at the AWVS canteen. Miss Beatrice Summers named president, with Mrs. L. Clinton Rhoades as vice president and Mrs. Robert W. Russell as secretary. An advisory committee includes Miss Tchi-sorn, Miss Margaret Besant, Mrs. Harrison McAlpine, Mrs. T. Stuart Haller, and Mrs. Victor Marken. They will work seven to ten each evening and Sunday afternoons from one to six.
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American Women's Voluntary Services
AWVS
Beatrice Summers
L. Clinton Rhoades
Rob Vert W. Russell
Julia Tchisorn
Margaret Besant
Harrison McAlpine
T. Stuart Haller
Victor Marken
Draft Board to Call In All Remaining Available Men
Officials announced that availables in the first, second and third draft categories will be exhausted in July after another call for that month by Draft Board One. The extent of the call was not disclosed but is expected to eliminate all remaining availables, including any in the city Marriage Place. Early care for the taming month was heavier than June, and although no official notice exists, preparations for drafting fathers could begin around August with machinery to support the draft set to be activated soon.
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Marrieg
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Sergt. Smith
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Frederick
Kiska Island
State
Jahn Gillis
West Virginia
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U.S
Atty Leland
Aleutians
Eugene M. Landrum
Landrum
Andreanot Islands
Aleutian
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