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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1942

Page

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Allied Air Chiefs Plan Joint US RAF Bomber Campaign

London June 1 The exchange of messages between General Henry H Arnold and Air Marshal A T Harris foresees American and British air forces flying together against Germany. Arnold praised the Cologne raid and urged side by side operations while Harris expressed confidence in combined strength and a swift move to joint action in Europe.

London United States Germany Henry H. Arnold United States Air Force A. T. Harris RAF Bomber Command Arnold Marshal Harris United States Army Air Force Cologne Harris Bomber Command Far East Trinee RAF British Isles Europe RAF Command Brehon Somervell United States Army John H. Towers United States Navy Bureau of Aeronautics

Cologne Bomb Raid Shatters German Stronghold In Flames

London reports Cologne laid in flames after a massive RAF raid involving up to 1,250 planes and six million pounds of bombs. The attack, described as the greatest aerial assault to date, hit Cologne’s industrial center and rail hub, with widespread destruction and high Allied losses. Leaders framed it as a pivotal step toward breaking Germany’s war machine and advancing toward autumn victory.

London Germany Cologne RAF Rhineland Hitler Europe Ruhr Britain Berlin Laney Brow Rhine France

Registration in county for sugar canning certificates begins

More than 15 000 housewives are set to start ek to registration today to obtain sugar for canning. Registration runs countywide through Thursday 3 PM to 9 PM at five Portsmouth stations and multiple rural sites with chief registrars listed at each.

Portsmouth East End Hilltop Scioville A. D. Arthurs Buena Vista Chool Bessie Green Fred Shwamberger Barden Esta Moore Sedan David McJunkin Wheelersburg Harles Schneider South Webster High School Kenneth Elrich

You're All Invited to Sendoff Party

Readers are invited to a sendoff gathering described in a brief notice. Details are limited due to OCR readability, but the item emphasizes a communal farewell event associated with a Greyhound bus context.

Swedish liner Drottningholm docks with diplomats reporters

The Swedish American liner Drottningholm arrived in Jersey City at 8 25 a m with 908 diplomats reporters and citizens from American republics. It came from Lisbon where axis country diplomats and citizens were exchanged for Americans under a safe conduct agreement. The ship is due to sail again Wednesday.

Jersey City N. J Drottningholm Lisbon

Eleven Injured In Auto Mishaps Near Portsmouth

Eleven people were hurt and several narrowly escaped serious harm in motor vehicle incidents around Portsmouth over the weekend. A blowout on Route 125 at Camp Oye injured six, with Emerald Roe 19 and others among the injured. Five drivers were arrested.

Portsmouth Fullerton Sixth Washington Camp Oye Emerald Roe Oakland Avenue Bearlake Harold Stephenson Robinson Avenue Charles Roe Bob Walters Seventh Street Wayne Lowe Sixth Street Bob

Extra Comics Publish for Readers After Missed Saturday

The Times prints the comics they missed Saturday due to a Memoars day holder. An extra chapter of the oral story Unter Levee also appears, as readers see the page titers.

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War Chest 10 Honor Women War Chest 10 Honor Women

In Scioto county workers push two thirds of the campaign goal of 105206 with pledges already 53614.41. A Tuesday noon report meeting at First Christian church marks Ladies day with Mrs L D Huestis presiding. Harry M Denton urges strong turnout to show appreciation for the womens division efforts.

Scioto County Harry M. Denton Portsmouth Welfare Association

Rents Shrink Today Under OPA Degree

The Office of Price Administration ordered rent reductions in 20 population centers impacting about 9 million people. The action, effective today, aims to roll back rents to April 1, 1941 levels in 14 areas and to Jan 1 1941 levels in four others, with broader actions anticipated for the remaining war areas.

Washington Office of Price Administration Cleveland Wichi

Housewives Asked to Save Tin Cans in War Campaign

Washington reports that housewives in 36 metropolitan areas including four in Ohio will be urged to save tin cans for municipal salvage drives to be run by the War Production Board. Campaigns target rail shipping routes to key plants and copper mines, with Buckeye cities Youngstown, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati listed.

Washington Ohio War Production Board Buckeye Youngstown Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati

New Policy on Draft Launched by War Manpower

On June 1 the War Manpower Commission enacted a policy for de fermentation of irreplaceable crafts men and a priority system to ensure urgent production needs get first on skilled workers. Administrator Paul V. McNutt called it a great opportunity for democracy to show discipline. The Selective Service instructed local boards on May 21 to consult federal employment service offices before calling any skilled in a critical war occupation.

Washington War Manpower Commission Paul V. McNutt Selective Service Federal Employment Service Army McNutt

Pipeline project to cross Florida canal to Washington

A June 1 report notes legislation authorizing a $144,000,000 pipeline and canal project across Florida to Washington. The plan envisages a major civil works undertaking linking Florida to the national capital region. This item highlights funding and route considerations for the project.

Washington Florida

Air assault may be first salvo of any invasion

A bold aerial campaign to weaken Germany and open a western invasion appears imminent with British success and possible rapid American aid. Reports from Libya and the Rhineland raid boost Allied morale while signals point toward a future Italy front and closer RAF US cooperation.

Associated Press Germany Russia United Nations China RAF Rhineland Libya Italy Hitler

Jap Midget Subs Sweep Sydney Harbor Under Fire

Three Japanese midget submarines slipped into Sydney Harbor last night and were met with heavy gunfire. One sub was believed sunk by Allied batteries while two others were seen near a ferry crossing as the alarm spread through the harbor.

Sydney Harbor Associated Press Sydney Australia Pearl Harbor Eid Stearmer Boxeve Alby Wan Coed Ade Ee Aerections Suetee Sut

Red Sox Amnowment Details Involving Poret Besemen

A brief item reports a Red Sox related move involving Poret Besemen and Jinan Poux toward Chicago Cube for a stated gem Cheboffre. The note mentions Giepets in representation.

Red Sox Jinan Poux Chicago

State counts 31 dead after holiday weekend

State authorities report 31 fatalities linked to the holiday weekend. Officials urge caution as investigators review each incident and remind residents to drive safely and follow safety guidelines. Local agencies coordinate with state police for rapid response and disaster support.

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