Rites Held as Navy Ends Efforts to Salvage O-9
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on June 23 the Navy held rites for the O-9 crew and halted the salvage attempt after 32 divers failed to recover bodies or the submarine from 440 feet. Admiral Stark said further diving would risk divers’ lives. A naval inquiry will examine the crash Cause and fate remain undetermined.
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Squadron to Aid A Second American Pilot Squad
A second squadron of American pilots is being formed to join the RAF Eagle Squadron in the United States efforts. An American airman said the new flyers are well trained and know much about the Panes or Hurricanes.
Plane Hostess Completes Forty Seventh Year of Service
Maria Romero, a Braniff stewardess, marked 47 years in uniform in a three column feature with a photograph. The article notes her early service starting in 1937, an eight ruby set of wings after her third year, and anecdotes about meeting actors including Robert Taylor. Her father served as a Mexican government official and she flies into San Antonio every three days.
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Major Sub Fleets To Battle In German Russian Showdown
Jane's Fighting Ships reports that as of early 1941 the Soviet Union boasted 170 submarines with 30 more under construction, a figure likely undercounted. Russian papers claim the USSR has the largest submarine fleet, while German totals remain unconfirmed, estimates reaching around 300 subs.
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Defense hits public as auto and goods scarce rise
A Washington dispatch notes defense officials warn Americans must endure more sacrifices as postwar civilian production shifts to war materiel. Shortages loom for autos, tires, aluminum, copper, steel and other key materials, with a second defense program planned to reach peak output of three billion dollars worth of war materiel monthly, potentially throttling civilian goods.
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Britain confirms support for Russia in war against Germany
London broadcasts report Prime Minister Churchill pledged aid to the Soviet Union while stressing no blind trust. He warned against a class war, urged allied unity, and described Hitler’s eastern aggression as a stepping stone toward broader aims including subjugation of the western hemisphere.
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Strength of Red Army Told on European Frontiers
A Reuters dispatch from London reports a Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung correspondent's estimate of Russian forces on Europe’s frontiers. It cites 16 infantry divisions and 20 cavalry brigades in reserve, plus 27 infantry divisions, five cavalry divisions, and one armored brigade. Moscow’s Far Eastern forces are listed as 6 infantry divisions, eight cavalry divisions, and five armored divisions.
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Sweden Praises Finland's Stand in War Crisis
Stockholm June 23 report notes Sweden endorses Finland's neutrality amid new war outbreak. Mention of Aftonbindet accusing Finland of aiding Nazi attack and the tense neutrality policy described as steadfast.
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Moscow Broadcasts Churchill Speech
New York June 23 The British radio reported Churchill's speech was broadened from Moscow noting his pledge of aid to the Soviet Union while avoiding references to alleged lack of sympathy for Communism and suggesting Britain’s broadcast.
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Reds Outnumber Nazis in Soviet Russian War Text
The article claims Soviet Union territory reaches about 8,000,000 square miles with a population around 310,000,000, noting Germany is much smaller in area and population. It asserts Soviet forces outnumber Nazi Germany threefold in Russia and emphasizes population and land advantages.
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Hitler’s Week End Wars Highlight Historic Pace
The article notes Hitler’s pattern of major declarations and invasions clustering on weekends. It recalls the 1939 Poland invasion and Britain and France’s war declarations, the 1939 Rhineland moves, and earlier events including the 1934 purge and the beer hall putsch. It also mentions Hitler’s birth on a Saturday in April 1889.
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Italy Denies U S Immunity Charges Amid Expulsions
Rome June 23 United States Ambassador William Phillips delivered a note to the Italian government denying Italian charges that U S consular officers acted improperly. Washington seeks relief for Americans in Italy with blocked bank accounts and cites regulations allowing Italians to obtain money in the United States. American consular staff are preparing to depart Rome within a week as ordered by Italy.
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War 25 Years Ago Today June 23 116 Compiled
Reported to have praevia great new offensive on Western front Getinads storm Thiaumont and Fleury Russia claims virtual domlon than of entire saifroad system in Bukowina Siay foi mild Hun gary Bulgarsa reportedly crossing Mesete river Into Creek territory ONE YEAR AGO TODAY Germany to get French fleet under terms of armistice France also is to disarm Germany is to overplay Nali of the conquered nation Nazis solemnly declare they will not use French fleet against the British Britain breaks with Warshal Fe tala government over the sloning of the Nazi armistice
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Germans Bomb Alexandrea Harbor and Tobruk Raid
June 23 report says a strong German bomber force hit the harbor area of Alexandria Egypt and attacked British positions at Tobruk. It recounts the June 15-17 Egyptian Libyan border tank battle with 207 British tanks destroyed and 12 tanks 10 guns and 4 trucks captured. German claim hundreds of British soldiers were taken prisoner.
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Jap Families to Leave East Indies
SUANGHAL June 23. The Japanese steamer Asaima Maru will emergency visit Batavia to take Japanese women and children and German nationals to Japan from the Netherlands East Indies. The ship is scheduled to sail to Manila tomorrow, then continue to Batavia.
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Hitler's Act Pals in Tokyo and Batavia
Reports from Tokyo and Batavia say Japan abandoned aims for large East Indies raw material surpluses after chase for Russian attack plans. Sources claim Tokyo notified Dutch of a refusal while demanding minimal terms, then reversed stance, surprising Dutch observers about effects on the Pacific outlook.
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Gas Tanks at Savannah Burned at Riverfront
Fire at Savannah waterfront buried one worker and destroyed two large gasoline tanks at the One Pure Oil company riverfront area. A tanker unloading petroleum products from Port Arthur was moved clear of danger. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Red Press Speaks Unity in Victory Keynote
Moscow dispatch reports the Russian press delivering a unity and determination message as the keynote. Headlines declare Our Reply Death to the Enemy and Our Slogan Victory, urging one man rise to defend the Fatherland against Ceumany while promising victory.
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Invasion Ends Preparation for One Year War Moves
Ankara reports Germany’s invasion of Russia ends a year of reparations and sees more than 100 divisions massed along the border. German fortifications in Poland and planned flank moves through Romania and Finland are described, with Russian rail stock and western front concentrations noted as risks to supply lines. Observers say the plan aims to seize resource-rich regions before harvest, enabling broader operations.
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Red Aid to China Believed at End
Tokyo reports note newspapers believe Germanys attack on Hussig would halt Soviet aid to the Chungking government of China Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek must now depend more than ever on United States aid.
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