U-Boats Sink 111 Ships in Gulf Along Florida Coast
Miami June 4 1941 details a Navy defended Gulf and Atlantic clash. German submarines attacked 111 ships along the Florida coast and Gulf of Mexico, with 48 deaths and 27 ships lost during a 117 day Hatteras campaign, as defense measures built up with Army Air Forces and coastal forces in place.
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Quotas urged to stop civilian food raids
Washington proposed three month food allotments for Army, civilian use and overseas shipments with strict ceilings. Anderson, soon to be agriculture secretary, urged President Truman to limit agencies to their quotas to ease shortages and curb black markets amid scarce butter milk and vegetables.
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Reomarried. Missing Pilot Home at Last
Harold W. Gond, a 27 year old pilot who survived nearly eight months in a Japanese prisoner of war camp near Rangoon, arrived home with his wife Helen 23 from Long Beach California. The Navy reported him missing a year earlier and legal procedures surrounding the marriage are incomplete. The couple said they plan a short vacation before resuming life together.
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Government Typist Clerk Jobs Plentiful in San Antonio
Open season for stenographers typists and clerks in San Antonio with openings at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center and USES office. Women over 18 with typing and stenographic training urged to apply for clerk typist positions. housing transportation and meals provided for duty in Washington. Representatives Reed and Smith to June 19 intake. postwar employment uncertain at Arsenal and Brooke General Hospital. Early apples seen priced higher per C A Bitter at the district OPA office.
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Narrow Escapes by Silent Service Sub Still Fighting
In the Western Pacific a US submarine, pursued by Japanese craft, fought free from a mud bank near shore after an attack on a warship target failed. Crew members maintained calm as they reversed screws, fought depth-charge threats, and slowly maneuvered out, later relaying the incident with matter-of-fact resolve and pride in their service.
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Submarine Raid Attacks Likely South China Sea Ports
The navy called the conceal d attack on jun ks at enemy ports in the South China Sea a highly effective strike. Commander Eugene B Pinckey led the submarine, observing many ships at anchor and earning recognition for the operation though details on ships destroyed were not released.
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Nuevo Laredo customs real estate speaker event
G. J. Crampton, general manager, will read to the chamber of commerce on a guest speaker program, announcing customs collections of 2,000,000 during May. The luncheon for members at the port of entry was held at the Gunter Hotel with San Antonio tourists entering Mexico by auto.
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Yanks Collect Souvenirs at Hitler Retreat
Allied troops tour Berchtesgaden’s mountain estate after its capture. Army units run excursions across the region as souvenirs are found in homes once owned by Hitler and Goering. Officers rest nearby at the Konigsee area hotels, enjoying fishing, hunting, boating and swimming.
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Allen's FootsEase Promises Quick Relief for Athlete's Foot
An early 20th century advertisement touts Allen's FootsEase as a new improved remedy for Athlete's Foot. It claims instant contact killing of germs, keeps feet dry, reduces odor, and relieves itching and burning. Sold for 25 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Davies to Report on London Parleys Tonight
President Truman will hear a briefing from Joseph Davies, former ambassador to Moscow, about his talks in London with Pitine Miles and other officials. The discussions touched on an early meeting of the Big Three amid the London parley efforts.
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