Sidelights on 301st Ordnance Regiment Recruits
Old Army skeptics doubted the 301st Ordnance Regiment could form in two months. Automotive industry officers led civilian recruits to military roles, training six weeks at Camp Sutton. Maj H W Hunsaker of Albuquerque serves as supply officer. Capt W K Aldridge of Hobbs commands the Third Battalion. Lieut A E Thomas, Albuquerque, serves in the same battalion.
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301St Ordnance Regiment
Uncle Sam
North Carolina
3011St Ordnance Regiment
Camp Sutton
New Mexico
H. W. Hunsaker
Albuquerque
W. K. Aldridge
Hobbs
A. E. Thomas
Axis Oil Drive May Hold Key To Next Nazi Strike
New York report weighs where the Axis will strike next as oil supplies and Caucasus fields loom large. Analysts argue German air power remains potent despite limited recent operations, aided by fuel conservation and internal lines, with the anticipated main assault likely tied to Russia’s oil regions.
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Russia
Caucasian
Bases on the Black Sea and 1942 Second Front Pledge
The report notes Nazi bases on the Black Sea and the British United States pledge to press a second front in 1942, aiming to accelerate Allied supply shipments to Russia as the war intensifies.
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Black Sea
Germany
U. S
Russia
Isolationist Oliver Defeated in Maine Republican Primary
In Maine, third term Republican Congressman Oliver, a longtime isolationist before Pearl Harbor, lost the Republican primary to a prowar opponent. Oliver vows to resign and join the army if defeated in the general election.
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Congress
Maine
Oliver
Pearl Harbor
Voters Face Choices Over Congress Members’ Wartime Record
The passage argues against purging lawmakers for their beliefs while at peace, noting voters will judge the conduct of those who sought to keep the nation defenseless. It contends some cited men are capable and honest in conviction, yet their actions during defense debates will not be forgotten.
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Mediterranean
Libya
Germany
RAF
U. S. Army Air Forces
Britain
Congress
Hills Bros
Naval bill expands air power over battleships
The proposed eight billion dollar naval bill shifts focus from battleships to aircraft carriers, fast cruisers, destroyers, and expanded naval air forces. It echoes General Mitchell’s warnings and notes air power’s decisive role in Pacific battles like Coral Sea and Midway, while White House rebukes Congress for delay on revenue measures.
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Congress
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Far Pacific
Pacific
Midway Island
Aleutian Islands
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Treasury
Two Birdies on One Hole at James L. Key Golf Course
Louis Theot teed off on the par five at James L. Key golf course. His drive struck a bird in flight, killing it, yet he finished the hole with a birdie four. Final score listed as two birdies for the round.
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Atlanta
Louis Theot
James L. Key Golf Course
Fairway
Theot
Those Amendments Prohibition on Legislators Holding Jobs
Analyzes a proposed constitutional amendment barring legislators from civil or public employment during their term. Notes a prior law intended to block spoils feeding, the last legislature’s move to block the amendment, and a companion $1,000 yearly salary for lawmakers designed to doom the measure.
Gravy boat adage on legislative pay and amendments
The piece argues that the proposed amendments to pay legislators are flawed. It asserts $5.00 daily pay is inadequate and $2,000 for current work at $300 would be an unfair raid. The author predicts the double-edged amendment will fail, moving lawmakers toward other duties, with mixed motives among raidists and legislators.
Earl Turner Wins Decision Over Ramirez
Earl Turner of Richmond California outpointed Rodolfo Ramirez of Mexico City in a hard slugging 10 round welterweight bout in Oakland California. The judges and a referee scored the bout as a win for Turner amid boos from a sizable crowd.
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Oakland
Calif
Earl Turner
Richmond
Rodolfo Ramirez
Mexico City
Ramirez
Golf Ball Drops Into Caddy Pocket at Augusta Course
At Augusta on June 18 O Murpheree powered a drive that bounced along the fairway about thirty yards and unexpectedly rolled into his caddy’s pocket, creating a notable moment on the municipal course.
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Augusta
O. Murpheree
Municipal
Murpheree
Mexico welterweight Ramirez held to draw by ringsiders
In an eight round semi wind up Leonardo Lopez of Mexico City scored a nine count knockdown in the final round to win on points over Nat Corum of Los Angeles while Ramirez, hailed as Mexico's welterweight champion, earned no worse than a draw.
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Ringsiders
Ramirez
Mexico
Leonardo@ Lopez
Mexico City
Nat Corum
Los Angeles
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U.S
Vegetole
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Chicago
Armour and Company
Adising A
P. O. Box
Ilinois
Vegetole Carton
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Merriam-Webster
G. & C. Merriam Ca
Webster’s
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Mitolhired A
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Central America
War Production Board
Hills Bros Coffee, Inc
San Francisco, Calif
San Francisco
Edgewater, N.J
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