Jap Cruiser Hit Squarely By U.S. Bombs
Allied reports say U SAAF Liberator bombers hit a Japanese cruiser and cargo ship at Macassar Dutch Celebes in daylight raids a 2 000 mile round trip with one bomber lost and a fighter crash. The same communique notes Japanese losses on Lababia ridge New Guinea where Australians repelled a third assault with heavy enemy casualties.
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Inquiry Continues As Death Toll Reaches 31
Detroit police and federal authorities intensified manhunts for rioters after the death toll rose to 31 from the unrest that began Sunday night. Two white men wounded in Monday’s riot died in hospitals, one struck by a brick and the other stoned by youths. More than 700 people were injured as authorities pledged proportional punishment.
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Detroit
Poison Gas Spotters Recruited for Civilian Defense
Washington reports a staff of poison gas spotters has been recruited to collect samples during an air attack and deliver them to laboratories for rapid identification. James M Landis says rapid detection is imperative, with a special gas reconnaissance group and six laboratories established for quick analysis.
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Washington
James M Landis
Civilian Defense
OCD
Collaborationists Reported Shot in Algiers
London wired dispatch says German radio reported two high French officials aligned with Vichy were shot in Algiers with no Allied confirmation. Meanwhile a heat wave relief cooled to 63 degrees overnight, with a forecasted return to warmer temperatures and possible rain.
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Paris
Algiers
Weather Summary Oddities From June Readings
The report records 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am with none. June to date shows inches of precipitation, against normal figures and historical values from 1942 and 1943. It lists yesterday’s high and last night’s low temperatures, plus sunrise sunset and moonrise details.
RAF Lancasters Demonstrate Long Range Air Attack
RAF Lancasters complete a 1250 mile shuttle flight from Britain to Africa and back with no losses, bombing Friedrichshafen and La Spezia before returning. Observers note landing and rearming without alerting enemy defenses. Officials refrain from predicting future use of this technique.
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Friedrichshafen
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la Spezia
Folkestone
France
Belgium
Europe
Fire Chiefs Of Six States In Convention
About 200 chiefs from six states registered at the opening of the 16th annual convention of the Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs in Baltimore. Delegates from Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia attended the three day event. Chief Charles F. Lutz of Wilmington Delaware serves as president, succeeding the late Edward Warr of Baltimore. James M. Landis Washington DC executive director of Civilian Defense is set to address the gathering. Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin planned to greet delegates at the first session. A second vice president will be elected on Saturday.
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Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Charles F. Lutz
Wilmington
Del
Edward Warr
James M. Landis
Washington
Théodore KR McKeldin
Navy reports Japanese air attacks on small American ships
The Navy stated Japanese planes attacked two small American warships in the southeastern Solomon Islands. One night attack near Savo Island involved a single aircraft, and another night action near the Russell Islands involved two patrol craft. Both attacks were unsuccessful.
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Washington
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Solomon Islands
South Pacific
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Savo Island
Russell Islands
Savo
Russells
Guadalcanal
Davis Not Quitting War Food Post Yet Says Capitol Source
Washington reports say Chester C. Davis may resign only if given more power over farm and food policy. The unnamed DC observer notes Davis has outlined required authorities, with White House likely to reach a satisfactory arrangement. If not, Davis could return to his Fed presidency in St Louis after a leave of absence.
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Chester C. Davis
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New Secretaries Named for Sections of Italy
London reports that Mussolini appointed new Fascist secretaries to sections across Italy including Sicily and Sardinia. The Rome radio announced the changes in government posts as part of a broader reorganization.
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Sledgehammer blows spur morale drive across allied ports
The Associated Press records a broadcast naming 17 centers receiving new secretaries to boost morale in shaken industrial areas and ports. The move follows a shakeup in directorates as Allied fir paraging changes ripple through the organization.
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Associated Press
Fascist Syndicates and Barracks Gear Announced
Part of a wartime briefing notes fascist syndicates and clothing and barracks equipment were announced by the quartermaster corps. No reason was given, with an average soldier reportedly earning $240.
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