War Moves Dim on Eastern Front Says Keemle
Louis F. Keemle argues German hopes for a summer offensive in the east fade as Russian defense stiffens. He warns Hitler cannot sustain simultaneous presses in the east and Balkans, fearing a decisive Allied strike if the German assault stalls.
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Louis F. Keemle
United Press
Diler
Russia
Astern
Europe
Hitler
Lenim
Moscow
Don
Ito
Luftwaffe
Secnd
Germany
Balkans
Record Guadalcanal air battle sets U S down 77 planes
United Press reports VP- fliers shot down 77 Japanese aircraft with only six American losses in a Guadalcanal air engagement believed to be a record. The tally included 32 bombers and 45 Zero fighters, as U S. forces extended their air superiority in the Solomons.
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Red Scherff
United Press
Washington, D. C
Guadalcanal
Navy
Kag
U. S
Solomons
Russell Islands
Bougainville
New Briain Island
Pacific
U. S S
Bombers Hit Cologne in Sixth Night of Heavy Raid
A large RAF and USAAF force blasted Cologne the industrial heart of the Rhineland for the sixth straight night. Unofficial tallies claim about 7 000 tons of high explosive plus thousands of incendiaries, with 14 bombers lost across Cologne and other Rhineland targets. British fighters also raided northern France, downing at least six enemy aircraft as one British plane fell.
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London
Germany
Cologne
Rhineland
Reich
Ruhr
Adolf Hitler
England
France
Dusseldorf
Munster
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Never Too Old Des Moines Up Iowa Fishermen
Iowa license records show more elderly anglers this year with fewer men of military age. Emmett County reports 13 permits issued to people over 80, while Buena Vista records 22 anglers over 75. A total of 82 licenses issued to those aged 70 and above.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Emmett
Buena Vista County
Paper Delivery Notice Keeps Schedule Tight
The register press time is not ahead and papers must arrive by 5 45. If a carrier misses you, call by 4 00 for a replacement paper delivery and service.
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Register
Peace aims and wartime care urged by church leaders
Dr. LD Temple and three district superintendents warned the Upper Iowa conference against isolation and urged Christian cooperation for postwar reconstruction. At a USO canteen report meeting in Davenport last night, thousands of servicemen were served free food and beverages as patriotic women distributed candy bars, ice cream, and other welcome items through USO operations organized with local support.
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Davenport
Itumanus
LD Temple
Odlwain
Dubuque
Upper Iowa
Methodist Church
Temple
USO Executive Council
Chamber of Commerce
Patriotic Women
USO
United Service Women
United Service Organizations, Inc
Urges Caution in Water Recreation in Iowa
Iowa conservation commission warns boatmen and swimmers to use extreme care on inland waters due to high waters and shifting channels. Many beaches lack lifeguards this year because of staff shortages. With over 10,000 pleasure boats operating, follow rules: inspect boats for hire, do not exceed passenger capacity, avoid water during approaching storms, and wear appropriate clothing.
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Des Moines
Towa
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
United Service Women thank volunteers for canteen success
The United Service Women of America Oelwein Chapter 150 expresses thanks to all contributors who organized and staffed the Chicago Great Western station canteen. They note the canteen’s success and state they are returning operations to the general USO and pursuing other projects.
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United Service of Women of America
Oelwe
Chicago Great Western Station
USO
United Service Women of America
Oelwein
USO Council reports successful operation at cost
The USO Executive Council met with twelve members and two guests as Fred Lynes chaired. Secretary Charles Stoddard read the Canteen committees report showing financial balance in the black due to donations, with plans to continue operating on cost. A. J. Bennett noted ease of obtaining candy bars for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lynes
USO Executive Council
Charles Stoddard
A. J. Bennett
Martial Law Quieted Beaumont After Racial Violence
In Beaumont Texas acting Governor Aiken imposed martial law as state troops restored order after a night of white mob violence that left a white man and a Black man dead. Curfew, jail guards, and barbed wire surrounded police HQ while shipyards gradually resumed production.
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Texas Rangers
Eme Pioves
Ellis Cleveland Brown
John Johnson
Rome Nervous Over Reported Troop Massing
Radio Rome claimed invasion barges moved from Africa toward Pantelleria, while allies field 5 000 planes and over 1 000 000 troops around the Mediterranean for a Europe assault. Italian reports spoke of air attacks on Pantelleria harbor and heavy shipping losses as Axis powers pressed an unfaltering offensive.
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Douglas Werner
United Press
London
Radio
Rome
Africa
Pantelleria
Sicily
Mediterranean
Europe
Berene
Italy
North Africa
Sicilian
Gibraltar
Lampedusa
Salinea
Atlantic
King George V
Formidable
Virgina Gayda
UMW Threatens Court Action Over Portal to Portal Pay
The United Mine Workers threaten court action to resolve the wage dispute with coal operators over underground travel pay. The war labor board is due to rule, with observers unsure the decision will bind unless the union accepts. President John L. Lewis met with the UMW policy committee to review the issue.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
Union Leaders and CCW Officials Back 10 Plan Rally
Great Western executives and railroad union representatives including James P. Flynn of the Treasury Department plan a June 21 War Bond Rally in Oelwein. Four meetings at 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. urge bonds sales via payroll deductions to reach a 10 percent minimum, with Flynn speaking on boosting the war effort and a Navy film The Target shown at the evening gathering.
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United Nation
Great Western
James P. Flynn
United States Treasury Department
Oelwein
Washington, D. C
United States Navy
R. S. Stephenson
Chicago
Oclwein
T. Olson
G P. Hoffman
E. R. Brinton
BE. E Deyo
R. L. Brodie
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
A. H. Goutder
J J. Peters
C. C. Fienderson
Carmen
Mr. Flynn
Treasury Department
A. H. Goulder
C. C. Henderson
Theodore Olson
George Hoffman
E. Deyo
Reeury Department
Washington, B. C
Germans plot to draft French labor for eastern frontwar
Washington reports German sources claim a plan to conscript French men aged 20 to 30 into the Reichsarbeitsdienst and Todt organizations before sending them to the eastern front. The scheme allegedly includes mobilizing all France’s labor classes through Laval and pressing war on Russia, weakening the Gaullist resistance.
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Washington
France
Soviet Union
Adolf Hitler
Pierre Laval
Germany
Reichsarbeitsdienst
German Labor Service
Todt
Eastern Front
Laval
Russia
United Nations
Pomnce
Men
Vichy
de Gaullist
Army of Resistance
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British Isles
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James Collina Ottipoby
Fort Sill
Oklo
Army Signal Corpu
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Treasury
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