Expert Says Army Needs 13 Million Men Now
Manpower expert Col. Lewis B. Sanders told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the war may prolong without 1.5 to 2.58 million more soldiers. He warned recruitment and training pace may not meet global needs as production and overseas deployment compete for manpower. Sanders cited estimates of 12.5 to 15 million total force with universal service being debated and pressed for married men and deferment issues.
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Tutie
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Lewis B. Sanders
Dyuliona Draft Headquar
Ters
Senate Military Affairs Committee
United States
Plas
Sanders
Army
Navy
Bandera
Caroel Sanders
Warren Austin
Aucdy
Donald HH. Davenport
Department of Labor
Davenport
Trobert R. Reynolds
D. N. Co
Davenport Vopller
Allied Landing Fails Off Lampedusa Amid Allied Claims
A German controlled broadcast from Rome and Berlin claimed a British and American assault on Lampedusa failed. Allied messages in London and press reports described a costly invasion attempt on the Italian island, 70 miles east of Isogase and 120 miles south of Selly, as German sources called it a serious effort. Lampedusa, a small rocky island with a single harbor at Forta, lies off Italy’s southern defense line and hosts prison camps and a sparse population.
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Rome
Berlin
Todey
Tichy
Lampedusa
Axis
Vichy
Italy
Jampedusa
Isogase
Tumtetan
Selly
Persially
Mediterranean
T Rock Island
Lampeiusa
Sabine Neches flood swamps East Texas roads railways
Rivers Sabine and Neches overflow threaten lowlands from Dal ing to Long Lake. High water blocks highways and disrupts trains and telephones. Trinity at Rosser four feet above flood level with slow fall expected. Grand Saline to Mineola region cited. Roads blocked U S 80, 175 and 867. Train reroutings and utility outages reported.
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Daling
Long Lake
Sabine
Neches
Texas
Grand Saling
Dallas
My Hamrick
Rosser
Long Uke
Palestine
Trinitad
Sts
Telephone Company
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Rockwall
U.S
U. S. 175
Kaufman
Crandm
Rockwail
Greenviite
Byrnes War Board In First Meeting
The White House announced a new war mobilization board led by James F. Byrnes would hold its first meeting in the White House cabinet room. President Roosevelt was expected to attend with Stimson Knox Vinson and Hopking among the participants.
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White House
War Mobilization Board
James F. Byrnes
Roosevelt
War Stimson
Navy
Knox
WPE
Nelsin
Fred M. Vinson
Harry Hopking
Ehuirman
Nuuitions Assignment Board
Churchill on ship to U S as Nazis circle port
Report of Churchill traveling to the United States for the Washington conference, guarded on a ship in an eastern Canadian port. About 400 German prisoners, eight escaping via portholes into icy water, and taunting comments about Yankee propaganda were noted during the crossing.
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Marahnt Wavel
Churchill
United States
Fresedent Roosevelt
Locare
Mister X
Xeldlera
North
Africa
Axis Orders Pantelleria Death Stand
Axis high command reportedly issued a death by own action order to Pantelleria air forces to repel Allied raids at any cost. Berlin and Rome move to bolster Mediterranean defenses with added fighter squadrons while Italy purges fascist officials. broader reports claim a looming Soviet and Allied invasion of Norway.
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Axis High Command
Mediterranéart
Pantelleria Island
Pantetlevia
Nearl Fitla Narshel Albert
Kesselrig
Yanks Down 19 Zeros at Russell Islands
United States fighter planes in the Solomons near Russell Islands shot down nineteen Japanese Zeros and damaged six others. Seven U S planes were lost with three pilots saved. Additional Japanese losses reported on Attu and Chichagol valley, with total enemy dead rising to 2826 as of June 7.
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Washington
United States
Russell Islands
Solomons
Navy
Solomor
Navy Emlain
U. S
Tuysell Islands
Attu
Sland
Chichagol
FDE to Receive Marshall Report on North Africa Plans
President Roosevelt called Gen. George C. Marshall to the White House to hear the army chief of staff's report on his Africa trip and invasion plans. Navy Secretary Knox said King and Nimtz discussed global strategy with Marshall and King in California, hinting at a unified push against Germany and Italy while Pacific strength grows.
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Troosevelt
George C. Marshall
Howe
Army
North Africa
Marshall
Churchill
United States
Japan
Navy
Knox
Ernest J. King
U. S
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Pacific
Hla Press
Tunferenes
Wear
King
Admr
Gloster W. Nimibs
Puetle
United Nations
Roosevelt
Olvutchitl
North Arlen
Ninute
Pacific Coast
Knnx
War Department
Europe
Italan Mediterranean
Pacific War
America
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And East Texas
Forecast shows little change in temperature for Tuesday night with near steady readings across East Texas and San Antonio. Light winds persist as overnight lows hover near normal, with more detailed outlook on page two.
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Vielulty
Texas
Separate Air Force Agreement Denied
Washington June reports say President Roosevelt and Army Chief of Staff Marchal did not agree on an independent air force. Secretary Early denied any change or confirmation of such a plan. A separate obituary notes Rosa Irvin of San Antonio died in Daguas, with funeral planned for Thursday.
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Washington
Stephen T
Roosevelt
Army
Marchal
Farh
Regulay
Morning News
Bn My Pilson
Daguas
UFI
Rosa Irvin
Sin Antonio
A. H. Melton
Stenographers Revolt Over Ford Slack Dress Rules
DETROIT June revolt among Highland Park plant office workers at Ford Motor Co over mandated slacks continues as 400 UAW members protest dress codes. A company spokesman says rules are safety driven and cannot be relaxed without broader changes. Union official cites safety concerns. employee Bernice Clark voices desire to wear dresses or skirts. A hearing on the controversy is set for the next labor management meeting.
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Detroit
Highland ‘Park
Ford] Motor Company
United Autolinabite Workers
Co 1
Sale
Bitar Presse
Walt
Offine
Wiliam K. Oliver
Uaw-Cio
Bernice Clark
Ooffice
Labor m
Churchill Announces Imminent Allied Invasion Plans
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that a large scale invasion of Europe is approaching, with Allies determined to destroy the Axis by all means. He cited air and sea power, warned against over-confidence, and said Allied and American efforts aim to push toward rapid victory, with North Africa and Russia receiving targeted support.
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Ttaliany
Mediterranean
Irons
Maly
Albania
Duraze
Valens
Ttatlin
Mainlang
Pantellert
Stelly
Sardinia
Ezio Rossi
Ttallan
Mussolini
Europe
North African
London
Germany
Churchill
Commons
Chercutt
United States
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Tunisie
Tunisi
Stalingrad
Ivan Maisky
Ward
Washington
Aled Toinineiders
Turkey's Inonu Sets Peace Policy at Ankara Congress
Ismet Inonu announced Turkey will pursue a national peace policy during the opening of the sixth annual opady congress in Ankara. He stated the government aims to keep the nation aligned with peaceful aims and to avoid actions that would threaten regional stability.
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