June Bombings Show Axis Destruction Unmatched
Allied air campaigns in June 1942 delivered unprecedented destruction across Axis Europe. Panthieria island fell by air power on June 11, with Rome and Greece seeing intensified raids. Total RAF and USAAF tonnage topped May, while the Ruhr valley faced major bombing and a record 500 tons in a single month.
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Europe
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Panthileria
Lampidae
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Sicily
Sardinia
A. F
Ruhr
Athens
Alonika
Greece
Wera
R. B. PR
Britain
Africa
Bi. Balfour
Commons
R.A. F
Germany
R. F
Aly
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Epheir
Bull
Zin
Eighth Air Force
Maren
Middle East
Mediterranean
Atlantic City Musical Planned by Republic for American Fleet
Hollywood reports Republic Pictures plans a grand Atlantic City musical based on the seaside town. The script aims to trace the city’s development and celebrate Miss America winners, with vaudeville and Hollywood stars, and mentions William James Hoge, Helen Hayes and Bob Hope in industry chatter.
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Parrons
Motien Pittore
Hollywood
Jay
Republic Studio
America
Atlantic City
Republic
Lester Cowan
Gilbert Miller
Helen Hayes
Harriet
Helen
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
London
Bob's
Pappy
Mos
Gene Krupa Convicted in San Francisco Drug Case
San Francisco jury found band leader Gene Krupa, 34, guilty on charges of using a manner to transport narcotics. A one to six year prison term is mandatory under the act. Judge Thomas Foley will sentence him tomorrow. probation is barred.
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Gene Krupa
Gay
Convic~ion
Jess Chan
Thomas Foley
Allied air attack hits French coast and casualties rise
London reports Allied planes struck along the French coast last night as Britain ends a seventh straight night without raids. Observers say fighters flew at 20,000 feet after heavy blasts over the strait. British Mustangs Typhoons and Spitfires damaged over 20 locomotives in France and Belgium, with two planes missing. A German broadcast claimed Red Cross convoys of 400 were removing vulnerable civilians from the Ruhr.
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Italy
Mediterranean
Malian
Sicily
Sardinia
Aire
BR. A. Pls
Mesein
Noth African
la 1Spezis
Taly
London
Britain
France
Begium
Red Cross
Ruhr
Hern
Switzerland
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Elie Guard
Aarhus
Denmark
RAFL
Jong-renge Russine
U-Boat Base at Wilhelmshaven Rendered Useless by Bombing
Reports from Stockholm and London say daylight USAAF and RAF night raids battered Wilhelmshaven's port and arsenal, forcing U-boats to relocate to the Weser mouth. German ships Gneisenau and other vessels sustained damage. Ruhr battle seen as won with shifts in Allied air war focus.
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Stockholm
Germany
U. S
Wilhelmshaven
Weser
Chicago
INS
Charles L. Wheeler
Gneisenau
McCor
Mick Steamship Company
Gydnia
Francisco
Rotery
Carbajal
Lims
Peru
London
The
Ruhr
Daily Herald
Ruhe
BR. A. F. Bomber Command
Reich
Czechoslovaky
R.af. Miers
Berlin Admits Decline in Sub Warfare
Berlin radio testified Thursday to a reduced efficacy of U-boat warfare last month. It cited a claimed Allied loss of 20 ships totaling 107 000 tons in June. The report followed Churchill’s praise of May’s devastations, and suggested German leaders planned future operations with western powers and U-boats being refit with new weapons.
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Berlin
Churcheill
Commons
Roy Rogers in Song of Texas at Empire Theater
Roy Rogers stars in Song of Texas as part of a double feature at the Empire theater. The program includes the film Yanks Call Jon Lynn and other acts with Sheila Ryan and Bratton MatLane also billed in the show.
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Berlin
BEIT
Roy Rogers
Texas
Rey
Sons of the Ploneers
Sheila Ryan Ant
Bratton MatLane
Pana Oh
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