Latvian Skipper Abducted by U-Boat Captain
Survivors of a Latvian merchant ship report the abduction of their skipper by a German submarine which sank the vessel with a time bomb below decks. The same U-boat torpedoed and shelled a British merchant ship off the northern coast of South America, with 13 of 21 aboard killed on another loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
South America
Gulf Coast
United
Neutral Nations
Tain
Caribbean
Hillbillies Help in Texas Recruiting in San Angelo
West Texans join Army drive as the San Angelo Rhythm Hillbillies perform on a 30 minute expansion radio program. Sgt J W Mozinge, local recruiter, presents the band to boost enlistment with hillbilly tunes including the Wabash Cannonball and That Crosseyed Gal of Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
United State Army
Sergt. J. W. Mozinge
Ten Die As Interurban Freight Trolley Crash Near Norristown
Ten people are killed and 22 injured in a head on crash between a crowded Philadelphia to Allentown interurban and a freight trolley on a curve north of Norristown. The Lehigh Valley Transit Co investigated the crash. freight motorman Grover S Meckley survived with minor injuries and was held for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Here
Philadelphia
Allentown
Philadelphia Red Cross
William M. Kelley
North Wales
Henry H. Strunk
Martha Clair
Ambler
Mary McCoy
Washington Square
Bertha Thompson
Line Lexington
Mollie Dietz
Souderton
Harry Shiffer
Catherine L. Nase
Lansdale
Henry T. Moyer
Virginia Wicker
Lehigh Valley Transit Company
Grover S. Meckley
Meckley
Winslow J. Rushong
House Committee Resumes Study of Small Business Aid
The House committee reopened its inquiry into how the war affects small manufacturers not getting war contracts. Chairman Patman aims to develop plans to aid firms facing closure and help them cover fixed charges and maintenance costs during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
Washington
Patman
D-Tex
Boston police refuse to release delinquents names
Boston police commissioner Joseph F. Timilty refused a civilian defense request for the names and addresses of delinquent girls so social workers could visit their homes. Joan J. Walsh of the Boston committee on public safety urged reconsideration after consulting Army and Navy authorities, citing deplorable conditions in parts of the city’s night life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Civilian Defense Agency
Joseph F. Timilty
Joan J. Walsh
Boston Committee On Public Safety
Timilty
Army
Navy
Walsh
May Predicts End of War by 1943 Says No Draft for Under 20
Chairman May of the House Military Affairs Committee says the war may end by 1943 and that no draft of married men or youths under 20 is needed. He cites selective service records and registration data showing about 3.125 million in the 18 to 19 age group and estimates 2 million will reach 20 in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
House
War Department
Secret Shipping Debate Planned by House of Commons
Sir Stafford Cripps announced a secret debate on the shipping situation during the Commons sittings. He said secrecy would guard food and lives of the people and seamen, with Prime Minister Churchill and Sir Arthur Salter expected to participate on the third day after production debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
London
Stafford Cripps
Stafford
Churchill
Arthur Salter
Ministry of War Transport
Firemen Save Two Tires After Rural Run
Firemen replied to an eight mile rural call when an automobile caught fire. The owner could not rescue the tires, but the firemen saved two of them, defending their long run as an emergency justified action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lehman to Review Two State Guard Regiments at Camp Peekskill
Gov. Herbert H. Lehman will review two New York Guard regiments at Camp Smith near Peekskill on July 9. The units are part of 22 regiments making up the State defense force undergoing wartime training this summer. The guard can be called out by Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Terry to protect defense plants roads and bridges in emergencies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillbillies
Texas
Jaycobbs
Agen
Furst
Coats
Jay Cobbs
S. Salina ST
Cannon Wowrers
W.T. Grant Co
Salina ST
Ima S. Salina
Wells & Coverly
By McGregor
McGregor
Carl
Onondaga Park
Boy
Scouts of America
Boy Scout Trading Post
St. Salina St
Clipper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!