Allied air blitz on Rabaul and New Guinea drives
U S Forts and Liberators drop about 60 000 pounds of bombs on Rabaul New Britain and sink a 4000 ton enemy transport at Humboldt Bay New Guinea Two direct hits knock the vessel out Two Allied heavy bombers fail to return Japanese barges along the New Guinea coast are bombed along with enemy strongholds at Kalmana Babo and Tusun islands In Burma Allied planes hit Akyab Bay of Bengal coast while Chinese forces report gains against Japanese in Henan and along the Yangtze Stilwell warns of a hard fight ahead to punish Japan and confirms Allied determination to win the war
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Prope Geferd
MacArthur
Rabaul
New Britain
Humboldt Bay
Dulen New Guinea
Hames
New Guinke
Kalmana
Babo
Tusun Island
Burme
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Yangta
Shasi
Ichang
Sinyang
Henan Province
Hankow
Peiping-Fankow
Removal of Corpus Health Chief Asked
Corpus Christi city council on June 15 passed a resolution seeking the removal of the U S public health service surgeon in charge of venereal disease work. Lieut Henry A Morgan was said to be uncooperative and unsatisfactory, while he is in Juarez Mexico for a Pan American medical conference. Nearby, Gen Stilwell arrived in London from a trip with praise for Chinese operations and American support, noting the good progress and morale.
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Ehungking
Joseph W. Stilwell
Washington
Japan
United Nations
Stilwell
China
Gutnelly
Orient
Spinnell
Mediterranean
Corpus Christi
Corpus Ciscisti
U.s.public Health
Orpus’ Christ
Henry A. ‘Morgan
Juarez
Mexico
Henry Morgan
Tum Tt
London
U.S
India
Burma
Thomas Hearn
Gol
Joseph
W. Stilwell
Cairo
Yangtze
United States
Glaze L. Chennault
14Th Air Force
Ghing
North Africa
Stilwelasa
America
Pay as You Go Tax Begins July First Across Nation
Millions of American taxpayers will pay the last quarterly income tax installment at the treasury today as the pay-as-you-go plan takes effect on July 1. Treasury plans to hire 10 000 to 15 000 new workers to handle withholding and collection tasks while many taxpayers line up at post offices to ensure timely mailing. Some professionals with non wage income will continue quarterly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision Near Mackinaw Point
MAGKINAW CITY Mich June 19 CIS The 600 foot ore carrier Humphrey flagship of Kinsmark Transit of Cleveland sank today after a collision off Old Mackinac Point with the freighter Dr Mr Clemson Several crew members were hurt but no lives were reported lost
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Magkinaw City
Mich
Cis
Tine Humphrey
Kinsmark Transit Company
Cleveland
Mackinac Point
Mr. Clemson
Coroner's Jury Frees FDR K in Norristown
Coroner's Jury in Montgomery County absolves William Donner Roosevelt 10, son of Col. Elliot Roosevelt, of responsibility for the accidental shooting death of playmate Lewis Hutchinson, 14, of Ardmore. The incident involved a .22 rifle. Roosevelt was exonerated similarly by a Delaware County juvenile court last Friday.
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Norribtown
William Donner Roosevelt
Elliot
Admiral Lifts Los Angeles Ban On Enlisted Men
In Los Angeles on June 19 the Eleventh Naval District ordered the city reopened to enlisted personnel after 17 alleged gang leaders were summoned to a county grand jury investigation into clashes with service members. Rear Adm. D W Bagley said the ban was lifted following a mayoral inquiry and not at the police department’s direction.
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Los Angelass
Eleventh Naval District
Zogt
D. W. Bagley
Fletcher Bowron
Police Department
Ancient Mayan City Uncovered in Campeche Mexico
Archaeologists report discovery of a hidden Mayan city near Campeche in Mexico. Farm workers clearing jungle near Carcacion uncovered artifacts and ruins believed to mark a once flourished settlement. Local museum officials describe the find as significant for Mayan history.
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Campeome
Mexico
Campeche State Archeological
Louisiana Plane Crash Kills 5
MONROE Louisiana June 16 AP twin engines training plane exploded just after nightfall four miles north of Hammond killing five aboard the air navigation school craft. The dead include pilot Alvin R Grossman Hillside New Jersey and navigation instructor Stanley P Dabrowski Jaronica New Jersey. Aviation Cadets Frantis Cane way New York City Rafael Cooper Elmont Alabama and Robert E Croper Chillicothe Illinois also listed among the victims.
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Monroe
Selman Field
Hammond
Alvin
R. Grossman
Hillside
Stanley P. Dabrawski
Jaronica
Frantis
G. Caneway
New York City
Rafel Lb. Cooper
Elmont
Ala
Robert E. Croper
Chillicothe
Ill
Effect of Bombing Axis May Fight Harder
The Axis endures the impact of America’s vast air production. Allied raids risk higher losses as Germany’s defenses sharpen with radar guided fire and pilots face intense anti aircraft fire. Critics doubt objective success and question whether raids justify cost in planes and trained crews.
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Axis
Dons Tx
Soldier Ready Map of San Antonio distributed to newcomers
A new Soldier Ready Map and guide for armed forces personnel arriving in San Antonio will be ready for distribution this week. Compiled by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the city, the guide features two large maps, city bus routes, theaters, hotels, churches, museums, USO clubs, public buildings, and other municipal attractions. A front panel greeting from the chamber and city wishes soldiers recreation, friendship, and easy navigation in the Alamo City.
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San An Do
M. van Auken
Chamber of Commerce
Enamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Furmian
van Auren
UEO
van Auken
Bombing of Guadalcanal Reported by Navy
Washington reported that Japanese bombers dropped a small number of bombs on Guadalcanal Sunday night with no casualties or material damage. The navy’s South Pacific communique noted daytime fighter actions and a night raid over the island, not detailing the location of the damaged reconnaissance bomber.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Navy
South Pacific
Guadalcanel Island
Bishop-Elect Evereth H. Jones to Receive University Honor
Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church Evereth H. Jones was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee. He delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the college and will be installed as successor to the late Bishop William Cape in late September.
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Isnopolecs Evereth H. Jones
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
University of the South
Sewane
Tenn
Bishop Jones
Barr
Hishop Willam
Cape
Store Manager's Trial Postponed
Trial of Ray Schanidt, local chain store manager, on a charter violation and sale without a wholesale license was reset for June 23 in County Court at Law No. 2. Postponement granted on defense motion. Schanidt employed by H. F. Butt, operator of three grocery stores and markets. Complaint cited by state game warden A. E. Hilefelder.
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Ray Schanidt
Maniger
S2il
Ig Hs
Schmidt
H. F. Butt
A. E. Hilefelder
Bill Carver Appointed Deputy Constable
Bill Carver was named deputy constable by Mrs. B. Meeks at 6115 Theday. The move follows Dick Lambert's resignation and marks a one month term as the new deputy in the office of the Constable.
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Bill Carver
Gazul” Catver
Deen
Mra
B. M. Meeks
Dick Lambert
Marine Cited Again for Courage in War Effort
Marie Pyle Kipys vernon setig er, son of Mrs Florence Vir pint Hediger of San Antonio, received a second commendation for undaunted courage after the Pearl Harbor breakout. The award honors his defense during the Henderson Geld in the Solomon Islands campaign. his first commendation was for action in the Battle of Midway. Hediger has been a Marine since January 29, 1942.
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Marie Pyle
Kipys
Vernon Setige R
Florence Vir
Hediger
Sq\ Antonio
Tuesding
Henderson
Sgt Jack Pepper Joins Hope Show
PALLAS June 15 Edward J Culpepper known as Jack Penner and ex husband of Ginger Roget left for Tayton Ohio to join Bob Hope entourage. He plans a 12 week transfer to accompany Hope on a tour of army camps in the European war theater. Culpepper a Fifth ferrying command member has appeared on several army shows in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
War labor board looming in coal wage dispute
Strikes ripple across the nation as United Mine Workers threaten a third coal strike if operators do not sign new contracts by Sunday midnight. Bus and transit strikes disrupt wartime production in Pittsburgh Detroit New York and Ontario as workers press for higher wages and union recognition.
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Washington
War Labor Board
United Mine
Johnstown
Detroit
Pressed Steel Department
Ford Motor Company
Musburgh
Penn Transit
McKeesport
New York
ODT
Staten Island Coach Company
I Okmulgee, Okla
Toronto
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
New Castle
New Castle Products Company
Ser
Inter
Chrysler Corporation
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Corpus Health
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Dr. Scholl
Coca
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Dave Breger
Admiral
Angeles
Ouisiana
AY Maa
Tre Nier
Linosa
Germany
Italy
Britain
Barcelona
Xnturphy
San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center
CPA
National Bank OF Commerce
Antonio
S.A
PY T. Floyd Hediger
Eourage
A. Marine
Sgt
Jack Pepper
Hope Show
Ven
Afcice
Bataan
Coca-Cola Company
SAN Antonio Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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