Postwar market pledges amid new French front battles
The Western Union analysis notes Dewey pledging a strong postwar market for American producers as Allied forces push on in Normandy. Montgomery pressures Rundstedt on three fronts near Caen while US troops advance toward St Lo and Cherbourg repairs enable tunneling support. Russian forces strike toward the Italian front as supply constraints bite. Beef, lamb, pork, and dairy ration changes are outlined, with July points adjustments and canned milk increases.
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Marines Fight To Pierce Saipan North End Defenses
Pacific dispatch describes U.S. troops advancing on Saipan facing fierce Japanese resistance in mountainous terrain. Naval aircraft continued attacks on shipping as the battle for the Marianas drives toward strategic outcomes influencing the broader war. Dewey campaign stresses protectionist economy and world peace via cooperation and tariffs at the Chicago convention as he faces questions on military training and war powers.
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Naval Hospitals Near Full Capacity In War Era
US naval hospitals are 85 percent full, with capacity for 74 000 men, says Vice Admiral Ross McIn tire. West coast beds reach 95 percent as Pacific area casualities are treated. some men move to convalescent hospitals near home. Great Britain will create a refuge for Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe, confirms Stettinius, a former Italian colonial possession in North Africa. Large numbers arrive daily in southern Italy from Yugoslavia and the Balkans.
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Diplomatic Strains Darken Allied Ties in War Era
Finland refuses to lend its war to the United States in seeking peace with Russia while a Baltic state pledges to stay allied with Germany amid promises of aid. The U S ambassador to Argentina is recalled as Axis sentiment grows there. General de Gaulle plans talks with President Roosevelt on changes to U S policy toward the French National Committee for Liberation and the provisional government of liberated zones.
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French National Committee For Liberation
Invasion Casualties and Allied Losses Reported
Summary of two week war losses with U S casualties about 250000 by June 22 including 24162 in first two weeks. Allied France losses 40539. British and Canadian shares noted. Japanese and Chinese fronts described with thrusts in China, Burma, and Southeast Asia and Allied responses. Churchill British losses cited.
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Reverse lend lease aid from Britain to U S detailed
Report notes Britain's reverse lend lease to the United States for the two years ending last March reached about 2.0 billion dollars and was seen at the same rate for 19 44. UK contributions included rail transport to invasion ports, planes, airfields, construction materials, fresh vegetables, gas tanks, landing mats, parachutes, and woolen socks. Australia supplied meats and dairy totaling about 42 billion? dollars and New Zealand supplied over 100 million dollars in foodstuffs.
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Australa
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Britain
U.S
Australia
Civilian goods shortages loom as WPB warns
An official of the War Production Board says stockpiles are dwindling and material and labor scarcities will worsen civilian goods supply. Some demand for irons clocks and aluminum kitchenware may be met this year but stoves steel products and lumber will be affected by material shortages. A WPB official notes labor restrictions hamper textile production and that manpower is not always applied to the right uses.
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War Production Board
WPBE
Jeep Surprises as Farm Utility Vehicle Not Ideal
The U.S. Department of Commerce reports the famed army jeep is less powerful than a small tractor and has limited carrying capacity when used as a truck. On farms its role is seen as handy and plucky but expensive to operate, a jack of air trades.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
Big Coverall Apron with Applique Pocket Pattern
Advertises a Cherry Basket Apron pattern Sva9 with applique pocket. Provides sizes small medium and large with measurements 134 38, 36 40 and 42 34. Requests ten cents and return address for complete pattern and sizing details.
Wakeup lemon drink replaces harsh laxatives
Readers are advised to stop using harsh laxatives and try a lemon water wakeup drink. A Sunkist lemon squeezed into a glass of water on an empty stomach is claimed to stimulate bowel action and boost vitality, with lemons noted as rich in vitamin C and aiding digestion.
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