Florida Oil Pipeline Bill Passes House
Washington reports the House approved a bill backing a Florida oil pipeline project and related canal and waterway work after heated debate. The measure funds 93 million dollars total with 13 million for a Tinsley to Charleston Savannah line and 80 million for canal and Gulf intracoastal waterway expansion. The inland waterway on Florida’s west coast was removed from the bill.
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Midway and Coral Sea Victory Elevates U S Naval Air Power
Admiral Nimitz lauded American air groups for the Coral Sea and Midway triumphs and praised the vast role of aircraft carriers, planes, and crews. He noted Japanese losses greatly exceed ours and pledged increased battle strength as the war progresses. Secretary Knox called Midway a magnificent victory and a historic page in naval history.
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Zonta Dinner Marks 13th Birthday in Geneva
Geneva Zonta Club holds its 13th annual birthday dinner at the Bellhurst Club tonight. Guest speaker Dr. Hildegard Hirsch will discuss My First Impressions of America.
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Japanese Push on Two Fronts Threaten China and Siberia
Chinese High Command reports Japanese forces mass on two fronts within fifty miles, reaching Kweiki from the west while eastern columns advance from Shangjao. Reinforcements in Manchukuo, a potential Siberian campaign, and renewed drives from Kangfeng toward Fukien and Kiangsi are noted amid shifting air and ground strengths.
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RCAF Units Work With U S Forces In Alaska
Victoria B C June 18 Squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force are operating with United States forces in Alaska General Kenneth Stuart chief of the Canadian general staff assumed temporary command of Canada's Pacific forces Canadian anti aircraft units are also on duty in Alaska This was the first public announcement that Canadian forces were participating in operations with the United States Army General Stuart called the Japanese action in the Aleutians an obvious defensive attempt to neutralize destroy or occupy air bases that could be used for raids on Japan by shore based aircraft He said if Japan holds gains in the Aleutians she will be closer to Canadian objectives than before.
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Birthday Cakes Spoiled by Barracks Fumigation
Fort Leavenworth reports Private Lawrence J. Torozen of Lincoln Nebraska stored cakes and treats under his bunk for a birthday celebration but fumigating squad moved in and spoiled the feast.
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