British Bomb Tobruk as Americans Join Desert Raid
Allied air forces strike Tobruk for the second time in two nights, with American heavy bombers participating Saturday in a broader raid. British claims report one German plane shot down near Alexandria, while barge attacks against Sidi Barrani and limited skirmishes dot the Libyan frontier amid desert fighting.
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Bugs Baer Enlists in War Effort at Fifty-Five
A humorous wartime notice from a 55 year old employee in Stacy's mechanical toy department. He jokes about his physical limits, mock interviews with the draft board, and plans to report to Washington to support the country. He references his draft status, a missing letter, and his readiness to serve.
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Draft Board
Army
Stacy
Mechanical Toy Department
Washington
Third International Labor Federation Proposed in Chicago
At a Chicago conference of independent labor union leaders Donald F. Cameron announced a plan to form a new third international labor federation to rival the AFL and CIO. The group aims to mobilize over a million workers, gain political representation, and provide centralized data on wages and conditions, with a national founding convention set for October 2 to 4. Delegates from independent unions gathered, led by Matthew Smith of the Mechanics Educational Society of America.
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Congress of Industrial Organization
Donald F. Cameron
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Chird Labor Party
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Billy Rose Reclassified to 3-A Draft Status
New York July 3 A draft listing reclassified Billy Rose a theater producer from 1-A to 3-A due to the dependency claim of his wife Eleanor Holm. The board determined his dependents included his wife a sister and two uncles, changing his status from available for unlimited military service.
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Billy Rose
Eleanor Holm
Rose
Allied and Jap patrols clash in New Guinea front
Weekend skirmishes on New Guinea saw Allied jungle patrols clash with Japanese forces along the Papuan coast near Buna and Salamaua. A minor clash at Mubo followed an Allied commando sweep, with about 60 enemy killed. Jap air raids hit Buna area and towns including Townsville. Australian authorities warned of enemy sabotage and possible submarine landings.
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Russia
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Salameua
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Buke
Sohana
Suka Passage
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Avsiyatin
Townsville
Lehman Welcomes Queen Wilhelmina at New York
Governor Herbert H. Lehman welcomed Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to New York City with a tribute to the Dutch fight for freedom. He said the United States is proud to be allied with her country and hosted the royal party at the executive mansion after their visit to a summer home.
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Dilly
Herbert HL Lehman
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Netherlands
New York
United States
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Sayal
New York-Massachusetts
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Ship Contract Probe Shelved
Washington July 27 The home merchant marine committee shelved a resolution urging the maritime commission to stay its cancellation of the Higgins Shipbuilding contract pending its investigation. Chairman Bland announced the panel would continue inquiry without taking action, noting cancellation had already become effective and no statement of a new contract was required.
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Maritime Commission
Higgins Shipbuilding Corporation
Charman Bland
D.va
Reiue
Families With Tots Need Dwellings Demand Urgent Listings
San Antonio landlords face a housing shortage as 1157 families with children seek rental units. James Turner, chairman of the homes office, reported only 34 suitable dwellings available, urging Mayor Quin to press the real estate board to speed up applications. The shortage strains civilian war workers near Duncan, Kelly and Brooks fields, with no furnished-room shortage despite 811 listings and 3 applicants for such rooms.
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Federal
Nee Here
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C. K. Quin
Real Estate Board
Home Office
San Antonio
Rumner
Duncan
Kelly and
Brooks Fields
Turner
City Asked to Scrap Cannon Pieces in Park
Missouri Pacific treasurer E G Wagner warned Mayes and C K Quin in a letter that the eyes of Texas will be upon them if they scrap two Spanish American War field pieces in Travis Park used for pipe roasts. Wagner had urged removal for brass needs but warned about potential Japanese scrutiny if the war outcome differed.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Mays
C.K. Quin
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Texas
Travis Park
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Freight Car Load More Freight Car Load More
Washington July 27 7 Defense Transportation Director Joseph B Eastman reported that 115 major railroads moved nearly nine tons per car for less than carload freight in May. Class I lines loaded 417 855 cars with an average 17 868 pounds per car, up from about 10 600 pounds last year. Short lines averaged more than 74 4 tons per car. An investigation is under way into 24 railroads that failed to meet the weight minimum.
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Washington
Defense ‘Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
Gandhi Action Against Allies Hit By Cripps
The report from London July 2 notes Gandhi presses for immediate withdrawal of British from India and anticipates Indian independence. U S budget cuts blamed on non essential spending threaten aid, while calls for unity and India’s self rule intensify amid wartime pressures.
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Tee
Benator
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United States
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Cripps
India
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Committee On
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Penses
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Easle
Stafford
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Japan
Texans graduate from Kelly Field navigation school
Eleven Texans graduate from Kelly Field navigation school last week. Two from San Antonio, Frederick E. Palmer II and William A. Roy, are named among the class. Palmer is the son of Mrs. Etna Levyin Slater of 1816 Lea Hall Street and Roy resides in Santa Ana Street. Both were commissioned second lieutenants.
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Kelly Field Navigation School
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