Russian push stalls near Orel as heavy losses cited
Front dispatches report Soviet forces smashing German reserve units northwest of Mtsensk near the Orel hinge. German prisoners say their division was all reservists as regulars were killed. Soviet operations hold above and below the German base while raids strike Astrakhan and the Lower Volga.
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Willtagst
Moscow
Mtsensk
Orel
Rea
Orci
Kursk
Astrakhan
Lower Volga
Tver
Caspian Sea
Volga’ River
Stal-ingrad
Wrist Throat Cut Ends Rector's Wife Life in Texas
Mrs J W Airey 36 wife of St Andrews Episcopal Church Houston rector died in Austin hospital from shock and asphyxia due to blood condition. Police report says advised to hospital with a throat injury and wrist wound observed by attending physician Dr Bam E Callaway. Detectives Bill Sterzing and Frank Turner investigated the case.
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Austin
J. W. Airey
St. Andrews Episcopal
Houston
de. Bam E. Callaway
Bill Sterzing
Frank Turner
House Appropriations Push 71 Billion Army Bill Report
Hearings depict a full mobilization plan with funds totaling 71 billion for the Army Air Forces and ground forces. General McNarney outlines aims to expand to 4.5 million enlisted, 26 thousand bombers, 38 thousand fighters, 12 thousand transports, and 9 thousand training planes, plus airfields, posts, and internment capacity. The WAAC and WAACS receive strong backing, while chemical warfare service budgets are approved and framed as defensive and offensive readiness against Axis powers.
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McNarney
Africa
Japan
Germany
Italy
Somervell
Womens
Chémical Warfare Service
RAF Raids France Nazis Bomb London
RAF and coastal Britain raid targets across the channel while German bombs strike London and south coast towns. Mosquito intruders report possible ammo train hits near Poix Amiens. London post office damaged. Portsmouth raid kills several. American-built airfield expansion announced. Baker hails the Kiel battle outcome as the Eighth Air Force conducts a two-pronged attack on Kiel and Bremen with heavy losses on German fighters.
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London
Channel
France
Airfeld
Poix
Amiens
Pepperead
South England
Ber-| Hn
Portsmouth
U. S. Air Force
Ira G. Baker
Kiel
Fers
Arnold
Devers
Lel
Bremen
Liberators Hit Sicily Airdromes in daylight raid
Allied air forces from the Middle East bombed the Comiso and Birgoari Sicily airdromes by daylight with about 50 Liberators dropping 125 tons of explosives. Naples waterfront was hit by two ton bombs and gunfire from long range fighters. No confirmed Allied losses reported amid continued pressure on Italy and Cyprus troop movements noted.
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North Africa
United States
Middle East
Sielian
Cémiso
Bigoari
Wellingtona
Northwest African Air’ Force
Naples, Dock
Unite
Colummn
Carmiso Field
Cairo
Bisearl
Camiso
R. A. F. Longerange
Sn’ Axis
Aegean
Naples
R. A. F. Weillyptons
Italy
Jelanis
Ankara
Syria
Axis Agetta
Bevin
Fshing
Cyprus
Axis
Doolittle
Italian High Command
Lmy Aviation
Stelly
Calabria
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Pompei Hea
Djldjell
Algiers
Comiso
Nazis Brag Of Plans ContContinued From Page One
Axis broadcasts claim invincibility of continental defenses and detail anti invasion plans. Paris radio touts German methods to wreck landing craft while Berlin press notes occupation of Balkan positions as Allied attack looms. Cagliari evacuated. Rome says 6 000 to 7 000 people left and civil officials remain in the city.
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Paris Radio
Ald
Coasini
Paris
Germany
Italy
Cagliari
Rome
Berlin
Goersen-Zeitung
Crete
Europe
Mexican Volcano Action Increases Near Paricutin
The Paricutin volcano near Urupan, Mexico, intensified lava flow prompting emergency aid. Refugees head to Caltzontesa as authorities deploy 15 army trucks to evacuate residents, with tourists watching from ash covered towns. The event follows the February crater emergence and centers on a 406 mile volcanic axis including Popocatepetl and Colima.
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Uruapan
Mexico
Felix Ireta
Michoacan Stata
Galtentaly
Yire
Java
Arain
Urtapan
Volscano
On &Y
Mexico City
Parangatienutiro
Paricutin
Lazaro Caredenas
Avila Camache
Newsprint Cut Asked
Washington June 1 The newspaper industry advisory committee recommended a 1 percent cut in American newspapers newsprint consumption with exceptions for small papers. The plan would take effect July 1 as inventories be reduced from 76 to 50 days. Canada promised 210000 tons monthly. U S demand has run at 240000 tons. The prior December plan aimed for 10 percent reduction but achieved about 5 percent.
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Washington
Ihe
Amerian
B. H. M. Bliner
WPBE
Tra
Japs Wait For Allied Exhaustion On Carrier Tactics
Reporters describe Allied pilots spotting enemy sky fleets with 77 fighters and bombers. Observers say Japanese formations attacked in carrier task drills, while noting uncertainty about specific enemy positions and overall Japanese intent.
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Aiign
Jst
Cabbage Dispute At Local Market Leaves Police Involved
Solomon police handle a cabbage dispute after Leon Krishall of Bollin reported his cabbages sold from his truck by a watcher he hired. A man resold the vegetables to Snelman for 60 dollars, with both Krishall and the buyer claiming ownership. Police seek a compromise.
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Leon Krishall
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