British Hope to Drive Nazis Back Into Libya
Diplomatic and military sources in Washington report an imminent British American counteroffensive to push Axis forces under Rommel back toward the Libyan border. Reinforcements, tanks, planes, and supplies are flooding to El Alamein as the drive to eliminate Rommel's threat to Alexandria is planned.
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Kingsbury Smith
INS
Washington
Egypt
Rommel
el Alamein
Alexandria
Matruh
Lee
Grant
India
Army Air Fields
San Antonio
Army Air Forces
Civic Opera Company
Bunken Garden
Argentina
Afri
Chile
Uruguay
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Road Burned Up and Court Fines Rise in Traffic Row
In Traffic Court magistrate Charles E. Ramsgate presided as Theo Stamatis sped at 70 mph and faced fines five times the usual rate for speeding. The chaotic scene included remarks about rationing and a ceremonial honor for traffic officers. The evening featured performances by Mercedes Cayazas and a castanet dancer from Madrid, with soldiers invited to attend and tickets arranged through USO.
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Theodore Etamatis
Eife
Maentrate
Charles E. Ramsgate
Three Destroyers Launched at Once
Three destroyers were added today to the U S S Edwards and J Eantley at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock yard in Kearny New Jersey. The launches occurred within 28 minutes marking a rapid production milestone for the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearny
United States
U. S
Edwards
J Eantley
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
U S Sub Crews To Get Pay Hike
Washington July 2 The House Naval Committee approved a measure to raise pay for all submarine officers and enlisted men by 50 per cent above waterfront pay. Submarine officers now earn 24 per cent above base, while enlisted men receive hazardous duty allowances of 25 to 30 dollars monthly.
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Washington
House Naval Campftee
Salvador Closes Axis Consulates
Salvador announces the closure of Axis consulates as foreign office orders revocation of consular representatives in the countries. The move affects honorary consulates and follows exchequer directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvador
San Salvador
Foreign Office
Waly End Axi-cantraled Belp! KG Manchikua
Parachutist Sought After Windy Orange Area Sighting
A parachutist was reported descending from a high plane near Orange. Law enforcement and highway patrols led an intensive search after witnesses sighted a parachute at about 6 10 p m. Orange County defenses director disclosed details as officers hunted the area. Local resident Waren urged caution, recalling a man seen moving rapidly after landing.
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suLy Ceria
Vnet
Pula
Gwnines
Orange County Cilia Defenses
Moitenaie
Ware
French Fleet Still Cause of Anxiety
United States state department and British authorities at Alexandria continue talks on disposing of theuntamed French warships. A foreign office commentator said both sides are working in concert to prevent Axis control of the Mediterranean port in case of a foe reoccupation and the situation remains tense.
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London
United State State Department
Alexandria
Axis
Foreign Office
State Department
Crew Killed in Crash of Bomber
In a crash near Haylocak today about three flamehall miles south of the field, eight crew members aboard were killed. The public relations officer stated the bomber led a crew of eight. names and addresses were not immediately available.
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Tughon
Atiz
Haylocak
Defense Slated In Spy Trial
Washington July 20 The avian commission conducting line ta ??? announced that the 14 case would start presenting this afternoon in the spy sabotage trial of Nazi saboteurs.
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Washington
Beveyell
Aviiary
OPA Revises Ruling for Truck Tires
Washington July 26 The Office of Price Administration tightens fuel tire rules restricting recapped or new tires to essential war and public safety trucking. Private carriers lose eligibility for transporting many luxury goods and incidental services, with local authorities allowed to screen applicants. Common carriers are exempt from these changes.
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Washington
Ucks
Anl
Ase
Maine Bakery Fire Believed Sabotage
A July 2017 fire at the Berube bakery plant in Jar. Me is suspected sabotage. The prior two weeks had seen a threatening letter signed with a Nazi swastika delivered to civilian defense head Dr. William E. Hernbe in Christobm. Berube estimates losses at 8460. The letter, written with cutout newspaper letters, was turned over to state police in Augusta.
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Aandright
Beruve
Jay
Willian E. Hernbe
Chistobm
Berube
Augusta
Stolen Car Report Leads to Police Pound Incident
R J Richards of Paul Minnesota reported his car stolen but police said it was in the garage. He was told he could recover the vehicle after paying damages. The car reportedly slipped brakes and sideswiped four other cars.
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Paul
Minn
R. J Richards
Eric Schneider of Georgetown Dies
Eric Behneltdir 34 of Route 2 Georgetown dropped dead at a local doctor's office while seeking medical help after complaining of not feeling well. He is survived by his widow and two children Leatrine and Kermit.
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Eric Behneltdir
Route 2
Georgetown
Medica T
Leatrine
Kermit
First Time in History Women Begin Army Careers
In Fort Des Moines Iowa July next, about 3000 WAACs will join the Army by year end with 2600 more to aircraft warning duty along the Atlantic coast. Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby announces 20 companies of 160 women each will be organized under the First Fighter Command, living in units of 50, with peak capacity of 700. Processing includes physicals, inoculations, and issued personal items as training begins to free men for combat roles.
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George
Mills Fort Des Moines
Lows
Datary
Me Uon
Tnis
Ovela Culp Hoty
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Brees
WAACE
Atlantis
Hotby
Women's’ Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
Oveta Culp Hobby
Washington
Obituary notices for Falcon Cervantes Palomo Hubbard Alvear Zuniga
Multiple obituaries list survivors and services for Michael Falcon 58 Jose Maria Falcon, Marichez Ortiz Funeral Home, San Fernando cemetery No 2. Prancisca Cervantes 62 at Andrew Morales chapel and San Fernando cathedral. Melton Palomo 97 at 759 Saltillo Street with La Geneopeion Church burial in San Fernando cemetery No 2. William G Hubbard 81 at North Platte Nebraska with services at Zirk-Kearns and St Marys Church and burial at San Fernando cemetery No 2. Luella Zuniga 33 died in local hospital with services at Agnes Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe church burial at San Fernando cemetery No 2. Unknown families and dates.
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Michael Falcon
Fernando Cemetery
Marichez-Ortiz Funeral Home
Maria Falcon
Fred
Leonards Zuniga
Frank
Mike
Aurora
Amestina Falcon
San
Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Prancisca Cervantes
Refigio
Martina
Andrew Morales
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery No
Melton Palomo
Saltillo Street
Virginia
Cataring Fabian
Petra
Dominga
Helen
Parenta
Carvarity Pajomin
la Gene Opeion Church
San Fernando Bamretery No
Wiliam G. Hubbard
North Plate
Neh
Zlark- Kearns
St. Mary's Church
Arthur Kaler
San Fernando
Bert
J. Logan
James Baxter
John Pullman
Sone
Arthur
George
Edgwin
Lawrence Hubbard
Wuselio Alvear
Desilen Alvear
Pablo
Gusto
Mario Alvear
Guadalupe
Almendres
Rosa
Stella
Alma
Elvira Alvear
Pablo Lucio
Guadalupe Alvera
Refugio Alvear
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Jsan Pernindo
Luella
Zuniga
Bimday Jn
Delgado Street
Agnes Church
Santa Light
Oil area wildcat drilling rush near Ganado
Oil field expand plans in Jackson county foresees 30 to 40 wells by year end after W Stews ad Boyle of Houston report a new Marginaling reserve discovery. Major and independent operators gear up around Roe and Gatmple, with Rowe and Sample No 1 near George Luther tract testing Wilcox and deeper sands. Local activity centers on Quintang Petro and Texan Syndicate No 13 as tests approach completion.
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Ganado
Jackson County
W. Stews Ad Boyle
Houston
Doyle
Deake
Lexet
Thinlinerator
Roe
Rowe and
Sample No
Lovstereo
Tof Legtacre
Riprey
Xe Pot Mt. Rutherford
Gulf
Tha Teste
Amatparata
Laling Oi
Gerombaliy
Squirrels Rampage Prompt Angry Homeowner Complaint
Kansas City reports Mrs W Equire lamenting 20 years of squirrel damage to her garden fruit and a ruined shingle roof. She recalls a squirrel gnawing at her door and tearing marquise laundry, noting city ordinance advisement against further destruction.
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Kansas City
Cornell
6 Billion Tax Near House Vote
Washington July 20 The House Ways and Means Committee moved to recommend a 60 percent excess profits tax and a 40 percent combined normal and surtax on corporations, replacing prior rates. The measure aims to boost total revenue to about 29 billion dollars, with individuals taxed progressively and corporations hit harder on excess profits.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Goughton
D-N.c
Knutson
h.Minn
Doughton
Senate
Man George
C.-6a
Nance Committee
Army Plane Crash Kills Occupants Near Houston
An army training plane crashed three miles east of Highland near Wallisville road at about 1 00 am killing all aboard. The plane appeared to be from the air force training school at Lake Charles Louisiana. A salvage crew from Ellington Field was sent to recover bodies and wreckage.
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Houston
Highland
Wallis-ville Road
Publc Relations
Offiesal Te Uunton Field
Air Fores
Lake Charles
Ellington Field
Acane
Census Taken in Mexican State
OUAYMAS Mexico July 19 Civil defense authorities here tally the population to aid planning for emergencies. Mining authorities report a United States company has bought works and will reopen a lead mining operation. Louisiana Leader Dies in Baton Rouge funeral set for Col Roy at LSU.
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Ouaymas
Mexico
United States
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Col
Roy
Endeta
Louisiana State University
Tme Pant
Willkie Urges End to Racial Barriers in U S
Willkie told the NAACP closing session that the test of a people is their aim, not lie or lie, urging white Americans to remove discrimination. He said democracy’s defense shows up at home and that war proves shared concepts and objectives matter more than racial classifications. Also reports loss of two ships, the Crocker and the Kingstas Beylonite, without stated cause.
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Los Angeles
Wendell Willkie
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Will & Lang
Williseness
Srid
T Hag
Wiltkle
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Chutist
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Hlarkheads
Ed Wikemiaut
Frederick Thorne
Keesler Field
Miss
Air Surgeon's Office
Washington, D.C
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OPA
Maine
Eric Schneider
Walter Krueger
Third Army
Kay VW. Minor
San Antonio General Depot
Civilan Guard Company
Minor
France
Mistory
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Mi Ooteh Harbor
UB Marines
Hghiveen
Hovde
MSEC
Tim Dev
Lnae
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Paddy" Finmnaney
Axty
Willkie
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Crocker
Kingstas Beylonite
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