First Step Toward Europe Seen By Allied Report
A London bulletin claimed Allied troops may have landed on Pantelleria, triggering extra editions in British papers. North Africa HQ reported British ships shelling Pantelleria while Italian garrison faced air bombardment and a coordinated assault plan, with Axis broadcasts noting limited reconnaissance and ongoing bombardments across the Aegean and Sicilian fronts.
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Wey de Meerae
Nike Soreice
Yaslon
Europe
London
Press Association
News Service
Churchi
Paniguerix
Tits da True
Taly Acd
North Africa
Pantelle- Tia
Rome Sa
Tunisig
Selly
Rome Radio
Cath A. Boantz
Swethwest African Air Force
Umer Elme
M. C.W.T
Moita
Lampedusa
Palielleria
AXIS
Rardinis
Pantelletta
Ea Spo
Ain
Italy
greaUy
Bardish
TR. A. Py
Frome
Aotoss
Reggio Cala
Dwight. D, Einenhower
Full Airborne Division Joins Tennessee War Games
Maj. Gen William Lae led the first jump as the second army air born division participates in state maneuvers in Gallatin Tennessee. Two battalions of paratroops jumped in the afternoon as the unit trains in aerial mobility and disrupts Red forces near Gallatin. Col Edsor D. Ratt, famed parachute landing leader at Oran, Africa, serves as jump-master with aide Lieut Evans Pharnton.
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Tennessee
Alr Hies
Gallatin
Tenn. 1
William ©. Lae
Col
Edsor
D. Ratt
Oran
Africa
Genénd
Lieut. Evans
Pharnton
Mississippi River Crest Forecast Rises for Baton Rouge
The weather bureau raised crest predictions for the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge by about half a foot and by a tenth of a foot at New Orleans. Slightly higher levels were forecast for downstream points as the flood wave moved toward Natchez. Baton Rouge expected 3.85 feet, New Orleans 4.16 feet, with Lake Charles noting rapid rise within 24 hours, reaching around 20 feet.
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New Orleana
Weather Bureau
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Natchez
Lake Chaetes
Logangport
Ford to Turn Out Gliders for Army
Ford Motor Company announced a new war department contract for 31 million dollars to produce gliders. Adapting to mass production at the Michigan plant, the gliders will be built at the Midwood facility where the first glider originated. Each glider is designed with a medium bomber wing span and can carry 15 Livaston-equipped soldiers.
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UNE Us Utes
War Department
Ford Motor Company Sadouneed
Une
Isonafountain
Midwood
Trinity River Flood Recedes Near Dallas After Heavy Rain
Weather services report the Trinity River dropping from flood levels near Dallas as rains ease. Officials in Austin say no further flood developments on the Colorado and Trinity basins are expected, with calm conditions forecast for the near term.
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Texas Hood
Trinity River
Dallas
Trinidad
Haliwick
Trinity Basin
Austin
Colorado River Authority
Cal
Axis Fears Five Point Invasion Looms Over Europe
London dispatch reports Axis fears that Allied invasion will strike at five points across Belgium France Sicily and the Balkans as Churchill's promise of large scale amphibious operations raises anxiety. Berlin and Rome cite simultaneous landings while Allied leaders warn of severe losses and prompt response.
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London
Berlin
Tome
Paris
Rome
Stockholm
Bere
Berne
Belgium
France
Sicily
Balkans
Church UN
Daniel Noce
Fist Time
Napons Mver
Russia
Ali Ankiva
Reuter
Hitler
Moscow
North Sea
Channel
Atlantis
Roosevelt
Britain
R A.B. Hobbings
Hyer Wieve
Churchill
Jong
Colly
Rome War Anniversary Outlook Reports Three Years Of Strife
A Rome broadcast marking the third anniversary of Italy’s war reports 033,251 Italian casualties across three years including 58,000 killed and 121,900 wounded with 444,006 missing. It notes claimed Mediterranean strain and defenses, while admitting no clear results and urging continued sacrifice as Allied demands shift fronts.
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Rome
Eaberly
Alice Mussolii
England
France
Thrace
Italy
Mediterranean
Ue Tadio
Tentfay Cannasios
Tunisia
Byrnes Declines Run for Vice Presidency
James F. Byrnes, war mobilization director, stated at his first press conference since becoming overall director that he will not seek the vice presidency or any nomination. He noted discussions with Senate and House war investigating committees and said Bernard Baruch will advise him without pay. Byrnes also planned policy reviews and a meeting with Morgenthau Vinson and Smith, amid speculation Roosevelt may seek a fourth term.
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Washington
Sung Y—Ifi
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Senate
Iin House
Capitol Hin
Iie
Bernard M. Barieh
War Industries Board
Baruch
Treasury
Morgenthau
Pred M. Vinson
Harold D. Smith
Palltias
Agnes Wiel
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Lenny
Nazi War Output Off 20 Per Cent
June 9 report from Lord Selborne cites German industrial production 15 to 26 per cent below last year. He attributes about half the decline to air raids. Benito Belhorne notes Ruhr output about 35 percent under 1942 rate as Allied bombing accelerates blockade effects. Also: Rear Admiral Kin skald nominated by Roosevelt for promotion to vice admiral.
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Tanvinn
Lord Selborne
Minster
Sale
Aren
Belhorne
Germany
U S Defense for Poison Gas Ready
Washington reports that the chemical warfare service has developed effective protective devices as Allied forces face potential gas warfare in Europe. President Roosevelt cites evidence of Axis preparations and vows swift retaliation. Porter notes U S arsenals can produce large quantities of gases if needed and that protective gear and treated clothing are ready for troops.
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Washington
Europe
Chemical Warfare Service
Roosevelt
Asi
United Nations
United States
Hansevelt
United States Army
William Mi. Porter
Chemical, Warfare Service
Porter
Germany
Juptin
Battle Creek Spy Note From Lost Sailor Found
Battle Creek Mich June 3 A brief note found in San Francisco Bay is believed to be written by Lawrence Glass a Battle Creek spy aboard the submarine Shark. The note mentions Unite and that Glass awaited a reunion with his foster mother Mrs H F Glass. Officials say the handwriting matches his and the Shark was presumed lost after more than a month overdue in 1942.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Battle
Liewrence Glass
Electric Ave
B.C. Mifth
San Fran Tico Bay
Rimer A Jennings
Vallejo
Calif
Glass
Hengtor
Ang Diss
Coal Dispute Airing Slated For Public Hearing
A public hearing on the unresolved coal wage dispute is scheduled for tomorrow amid signals of possible new accord between miners and some operators. Operators in the north and south had notified the WLB that no agreement on portal to portal pay or related issues had been reached within the 15 day window. Both sides conceded negotiations were near collapse, yet a renewed burst of activity emerged as the joint wage conference reconvened.
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YeRonu VuLur
Yune
Coal Nine
North
South
Formuntty
WLB
John L. Lewis
Alzning
Fone
Sub Chief Says U.S. Submarine Not Infallible
New Orleans June 9 reports Commander G Teuk Comar says the first U S submarine commissioned after the war began does not consider the Tay Wayy possible. The vessel is credited with sinking 100 000 tons of enemy shipping.
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Aps
New Orleane
Teuk
Comar
Hensho
United States
Bis
Weather forecast for East Texas midweek change
Late week temperature shift expected across East Texas with milder daytime highs and cooler nights. Winds from the east will persist into Wednesday afternoon and overnight, with variances in across the region according to Weather Bureau data.
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San Anvonia
East Texas
East Onesnundreday
Little
Enangely
Weathee
Dada
Ion Pape
Five Germans Escape Camp Hood Prison Camp Breakout
Five German internees escaped from Camp Hood near Belton at midnight and headed toward San Antonio and the Rio Grande. Police and federal agents joined a large manhunt across Texas with border patrols from El Paso to Brownsville and warnings issued to 100 counties. Two prisoners were captured near Hood. the rest fled in denim uniforms or green Army garb, one found with a map of South Texas and Mexico. The Hood internment camp remains under construction as authorities probe the breach.
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San Antonio
Mood
Belton
Bexar County
KG. Suran
Species ‘Ageat
Ba Avlante FBI
el Paso
Brown
Mexico
Texas
South Texas
Camp Hood
Garnon
Adolph Bodenberg
Inwig Jung
Turner
Hans Massceur
Ralph Zeisseh
Zelychane
Welent
Harry Stobbjett
North Camp Head
Army
Aiid
Elmendorf School Whipping Trial Highlights Abuse Claims
In Elmendorf, Newcomb, a school principal, faced trial in County Court No 2 for alleged whippings of two younger pupils with a rubber strap on March 26. Witnesses Arthur Buren and Frank Reynolds testified the principal struck them until bruised, while Mrs. Buren and trustee Ferdinand Friecenharn supplied corroborating details of injuries and the incident at the Elmendorf school.
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Newcomb
Elmendorf
San Antonio
Arthur Buren
Maren
Tsnfa
Frank Reynolds
Jim
Nelda
Reynolds
Burer
Tubner
Prey Aald
Hermin Burer
Arthur
Ferdinand Friecenharn
Wist
Maxwell Bur
Burkett
Kimenders Over
Sants
Bur
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