Ashenfelter Will Employ Civil Service in OPA
Raymond F. Ashenfelter sets policy for Pennsylvania OPA staffing using federal civil service rules. He plans to open state headquarters in Philadelphia and establish 12 to 15 district offices. He will oversee federal rationing and administration of price and rent controls while aiming to minimize staff. He disputes Governor James’s $16 million figure and says staff size depends on workload.
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Pittburgh
Raymond F. Ashenfelter
Pittsburgh
Price Administration
James
Federal
Ashenfelter
CLA
Piladelphia
Hell
Commonwealth
OPA
Vail Dave
Reashenfelter
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Asnentfelter
Philadelphia
Asnenfelter
Meat
Rubber Conservation Urged in Somerset County
E G Ender of the Pennsylvania department of commerce visited Somerset Thursday to press rubber conservation. Secretary Mark S James emphasizes cutting travel and doubling up to stretch scarce rubber while noting synthetic rubber is uncertain.
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E. G. Ender
Pennsylvaia Department of Commerce
Merset
Mark S. James
Dpartment of Commerce
James
Ender
Musser
Somerset County
Department of Commerce
Land of Nod
Somerset
House Debates CCC Abolition
The House debated abolishing the Civilian Conservation Corps while arguing it could still supply needed labor for farms and help curb postwar unemployment. The appropriations committee cut CCC funding to 75,818,000 for 250 camps, with NYA at 58,049,000 in a bill far below last year’s 151,? million and well under the 1942 allocation.
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Washington
Civilan Conservaton Corps
House
Appropriations Committee
Labor Department
Social Security Board
NYA
CCC
Union Chief Accuses Murray of Communist Ties
The United Mine Workers policy committee adopted a resolution alleging Murray aligned with Communists and aiding their doctrines. It stops short of labeling him a Communist but accuses him of defending CIO elements. Murray, ousted as UMW vice president, rejects the charges as absurd.
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UMW
CIO
REDS
Joseph A. Loftus
Washington
Philp Murray
United Mine Workers
Murray
John L. Lewis
Lewis
District 50
Chemical and Dairy Farmer
CIO Executive Board
Roosevelt
Commandos Strike Deep in Coast Invasion Sweep
Britain sent commandos supported by the Royal Navy to land on the invasion coast between Boulogne and Le Touquet. Lord Mountbatten heads the operation as RAF bombers attack Bremen and other targets in the Pas de Calais region. The raids, part of a broader Allied assault, follow choppy skies over Boulogne and Calais with substantial air activity and losses reported.
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Crew Middleton
London
Britain
Bremen
Royal Navy
Boulogne
le Touquet
Washington
Louis Mountbatten
U. S
Pas de Calais
Calais
Cologne
Essen
North Sea
Ruhr
Weser
Hamburg
England
Dieppe
France
RAF
Germany
Stunkas Find Match in RAF in New Africa
In the Bir Hacheim area near Libya's southern desert line, German Stuka dive-bombers met strong opposition from British fighters. RAF claims seven Junkers shot down and an escort Messerschmitt destroyed in a single interception during yesterday's actions. Ground operations paused as temps soared and dust reduced visibility. The RAF noted continued pressure on the German salient as Rommel prepares another assault.
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Frank L. Martin, JR
Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Bir Hacheim
RAF
Junkers
Messerschmitt
Cirenaica
Ada
Knightsbridge
Tamar
Erwin Rommel
Ther
Uale
Eleven Die In Army Post Explosion At Stockton
An explosion and fire at an army post in Stockton California killed 11 soldiers and left nine badly burned. Lieut Col Floyd M Toll formed a board of inquiry to find the cause while a hospital aid and plasma supplies rushed to the post. The dead include Pvt Leroy Freas 24 of Conshohocken Pennsylvania and Sgt Nelson K Stoke 27 of Spartaburg Pennsylvania.
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Tockton
Calif
Floyd M. Toll
San Francisco
Army
Pvt
Leroy Freas
Conshocken
163 Hostages Die in Nazi Retaliation Probe
London reports the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and Nazi retaliation in Bohemia Moravia. The broadcast claims the kill involved British weapons and parachute agents, while 163 hostages have died and 5000 civilians face Nazi camps amid rising resistance. Czech officials vow continued fight.
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J. Wes Gallagher
London
Reinhard Heynrich
Europe
Prague
Gestapo
Chicago
Hitler
Bohemia
Moravia
Protectorate of
Bohemia and Moravia
Heydrich
Hadeen
Protectorate
Africa
Toniott
Bohemia and
Haydrich
Moravec
Czecho-Slovakia
Kimmler
Goering
Senate Votes War on Bulgaria Hungary and Romania
The Senate approved declarations of war on Bulgaria Hungary and Romania by unanimous rolls 67-0 71-0 and 74-0 as Congress formally entered war era. Manuel L Quezon Philippines president addressed the chamber urging unity and reminding Americans of the Philippines flag and Rising Sun.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Bulgaria
Hungary
Rumania
Congress
Manuel L. Quezon
Philippines
Commandos Raid Channel Coast Unhurt in Daring Coastal Raid
An American correspondent reports a bold British commando raid between Boulogne and Le Touquet. Commandos slipped through surf, gathered actionable info with minimal casualties as RAF diversions and naval escorts restrained German forces.
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R. Millard Stead
London
France
French
Britain
Boulogne
le Touquet
Tunis
United Nations
Europe
RAF
Raid on French Coast by British Commandos
British commandos conducted a near hour long raid on the French coast in early June. They reached inland sections and silenced a pillbox after firing Bren guns and anti tank weapons. The assault ended with a bugle call and withdrawal under a smoke screen.
Air power boosted as Edwards named assistant chief of staff
Brigadier General Idwal H. Edwards is named assistant chief of staff in charge of organization and training for the army. Secretary Stimson notes deputy chief Major General Joseph T. McNarney is also an airman. Stimson also recalls Major General George W. Strong to head military intelligence and appoints R. W. Ireland to lead the air division of the army transportation service.
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Edward E. Bomar
Washington
Air Power
War Department
Army
Idwal H. Edwards
Stimson
Joseph T. McNarney
Alrady Air Force
George W. Strong
Military Intelligence
War Plans
R. W. Ireland
United Air Lines
Army Transportation Service
Ireland
Army Ferrying Command
Midway Island Attacked Again As Dutch Harbor Raids Continue
The Navy reported Japanese planes struck Midway Island at 2:30 PM local time amid ongoing battles and noted no full details were released. Dutch Harbor faced two waves of enemy aircraft yesterday, with warehouses set ablaze and light casualties, while defenses repelled one squadron.
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Richard L. Turner
Washington
Midway Island
Marine Corps
Navy
Midway
Dutch Harbor
Stimson
American Territor
Pearl
Midy
Haveeen
Anthony J. Dimond
Congress
Philippines
C. Swan
13Th District
Seattle
Dutch Harbor Raids Seen as Scout Forays by Japan
Wide World War Analyst Kirke L. Simpson contends Japan's air raids on Dutch Harbor were scouting missions to gauge American defenses and carrier capabilities. He notes the small bomber force, six hours between flights, and lack of official Japanese confirmation, suggesting a strategic probe rather than a major operation.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Japan
Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
Washington
Navy
Europe
Canada
United States
Dutch
Russia
Tokio
Alaska
Libya
Siberia
Hitler
Reds Report Renew Fight in local front actions
Moscow reports a resumption of fighting and air force activity on some front sectors. Officials describe actions afield as local with no signs of a general battle.
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Moscow
Mussers Bakery Adopts Pay Roll Plan For War Bonds
Mussers bakery adopts the payroll savings plan for war bonds and stamps. Ninety five and a half percent of the bakery employees sign up for purchases. The bakery is entitled to display the large blue and white Minute Man flag.
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Mussers Musser’s
Minute Man
Nelson Exempted From Anti Trust in War Production Bill
Senate today completed action on a bill giving War Production Chief Donald Nelson authority to approve war production without regard to antitrust or federal trade commission laws. The exemption is part of a composite measure creating a $150,000,000 smaller plants corporation to mobilize toward war poses through loans and facilities for small businesses.
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Washington
Senate
Donald Nelson
Federal Trade Commission
Moviize
Wa Poses
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
Scattered showers expected Friday across Western Pennsylvania with cooler air in the north. Maryland faces brief warm spells with widely scattered thundershowers Friday afternoon. West Virginia shows continued unsettled conditions Friday with brief scattered thundershowers.
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Pennsylvania
North
Non
Maryland
West Virginia
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Stunkas
New Africa
Army Post
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