Czech Air Hero Teaches Intruder Tactics in the U S
Flight Lt. Karel Kuttelwasher of the RAF, decorated 14 times and credited with 29 enemy planes, arrives in the United States to tour Army air fields and share intruder tactics. He plans to fly various aircraft as the War Department arranges his itinerary to inform American pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Czechoslovakia
United States
Europe
Karel M. Kuttiewasher
RAF
Kuttelwasher
War Department
Marshall Says Tunisian Victory Smashed Nazi Myth of Supermen
Columbus Ohio June 22 General George C Marshall chief of staff declares the Tunisian victory shattered the Nazi superman myth and boosted Allied confidence. He cites revived French army, humbled German troops and no prospect of victory for Germany. Senator Davies and Paul McNutt discuss Russia, Africa and manpower policy for future drafts and production.
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Columbus
George C. Marshall
United States Army
Marshall
France
Germany
Joseph E. Davies
Russia
Red Army
Hitler
Africa
Tunisia
India
Persian Gulf
Harp
Tinsiaassie
Davies
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Robert C. Goodwin
California Governor Out Of GOP Race
Columbus Ohio June 22 The 1944 Republican race narrows as Earl Warren California governor dismisses any candidacy promising to stay focused on his governorship News notes say Dewey Taft and Vandenberg also prefer remaining out of the race Bricker and Willkie linger as possible contenders Warren advocates a postwar peace police force while warning against surrendering sovereignty The governor predicts no formal shift in California politics until next February and notes the direct primary system makes every choice individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Earl Warren
Husky Law
California
Thomas 5. Dewey
New York
Warren
Dewey
Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Michigan
John W. Bricker
Wendell L. Willkie
Bricker
Nebraska
Willkie
Oberlin
West
Harry F. Kelley
Kelley
Republican Party
United States
Compromise Seen Likely On Subsidies
Washington June 22 Senate debate over subsidies moves toward compromise as administration backers push to limit subsidy payments tied to a two year extension of the Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing power by 1 billion dollars. Taft proposes a rollback plan while others push broader anti subsidy action. The fight centers on limiting subsidies used to lower meat butter and coffee prices and the Senate Banking Committee works to avert a floor vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Bankhead
D-Ala
Senate
Taft
Congress
George
D-Ga
Finance ‘Committee
Washington
R-O
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate Banking Committee
Memers
U S Stamps Honor Poland May Set New First Day Mark
Advance orders for first day cancellations of a new bicolored 5 cent stamp honoring Poland may set a high mark. ceremonies featured Postmaster General Walker and the stamp will be sold to the Polish Consul in Chicago. First day covers range from 20 000 to over 150 000. Chicago chosen for sales due to large Polish population.
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U.S
Poland
Chicago
Ernest J. Kreutgen
United Nations
Europe
Frank C. Walker
Roosevelt
Karol Ripa
Washington, D. C
Helicopters Seen as Future Tool by Kaiser and Sikorsky
Henry J. Kaiser lauds Sikorsky’s helicopter as the future of flight while Igor Sikorsky forecasts massive postwar use. He notes its ability to hover and land nearly anywhere, with military roles now as scout and anti-submarine craft and potential for rapid postwar industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Henry J. Kaiser
Igor L
Kaiser
Fleetavings, Inc
Bristol Conn
Buffalo School Girl Truancy Rises 200 Percent
Buffalo, June 22 A UPI report notes truancy among Buffalo school girls surged 200 percent from January to June, while juvenile delinquency rose 142 percent, according to Children's Court statistics. Judge Victor B. Wylegala cited lack of parental supervision in dual working homes and a culture of women in industry setting a troubling example of drinking and vice in public places.
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Buffalo
P. C. Buffalo
UPI
Children’s Court
Dodge Victor B. Wylegala
Russian War Confined to Light Action Near Kharkov
In overnight Soviet front reports scouting and artillery exchanges occurred around Kharkov with light clashes elsewhere. Russian forces penetrated Donets crossings northeast of Kharkov, captured prisoners, and shot down four German planes. Artillery hit targets north of Chuguyev and near Balakleya. A rail station behind German lines was bombed as fires broke out. Also reported were artillery actions in Karelia and Smolensk. Separately, Buffalo rail veteran John R. Connolly, 65, died of a heart attack before his shift on the Peacemaker at the Buffalo depot.
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London
Kharkov
Hitler
Belgorod
Donets
Moscow
Chuguyev
Balakleya
Karelian
Smolensk
Buffalo
John R. Connolly
New York Central Railroad
Berlin bears heavy RAF raids plow city sites
A Swedish observer, returning from Germany, reports Berlin has been heavily damaged by RAF bombings, with extensive destruction across the city. Bombed sites include the former Russian embassy, Rosenberg’s headquarters, the American Express travel bureau, Goebbels residence, Siemens works, Kranzler Cafe, Central Hotel, and the opera house, while many quarters are unrecognizable.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Berlin
Malmo
Arbetet
Alfred Rosenberg
American Express ‘Travel Bureau
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Siemens Electrical Works
Friedrichstrasse
Chausseestrasse
Reinickendorf
Prager Platz
Schluttenstrasse
Turnstrasse
Kranzler
Central
Opera House
New York State to Open 10 Public Campsites for July
The New York Conservation Commission will open ten public campsites for July in response to statewide requests. Sites include North Lake near Haines Falls in the Catskills and nine Adirondack locations Crown Point Reservation Cumberland Bay Eighth Lake Fish Creek Pond near Saratoga Lake Hearthstone Point Lake George Battleground Moffitt Beach Eagle Point and Wilmington Notch. State islands in Lake George will also be open for camping.
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N. Y
Albany
New York Conservation Commission
John L.halpin
North Lake
Haines Falls
Catskills
Adirondacks
Crown Point Reservation
Cumberland Bay
Plattsburg
Eighth Lake
Fish Creek Pond
Saranac Lake
Hearthstone Point
Lake George Battleground
Lake George
Moffitt Beach
Eagle Point
Wilmington Notch
Halpin
Mt Vernon Company Ordered to Grant General Pay Boost
The War Labor Board directed General Optical Company of Mt. Vernon New York to grant a 3.6 cent an hour cost of living increase and a 5 percent raise to correct substandard rates. About a third of workers earned under 47 cents an hour. Minimums set at 16 dollars for women 20 dollars for men 55 cents for machine shop and a 5 percent night shift differential. Increases effective June 15 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Company
Washington
War Labor Board
General Optical Company
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
WLB
Waterloo Red Cross Plans Move to Legion Home
Waterloo Red Cross Chapter plans relocation from the First National Bank Building to the Legion Home on Virginia Street effective July 1 as Seneca County farm groups assume the second floor as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Seneca County
First National Bank
Waterloo Red Cross Chapter
Bank
Legion Home
Virginia Street
Douglas Aircraft production soars in May 1941 output rise
Douglas Aircraft reports 133 096,000 pounds of combat and cargo planes produced in May 1941, a 150 percent rise from April 1941 and 698 percent higher than May 1940. El Segundo SBD dive bombers led output, B-17s ahead of schedule at Long Beach, Santa Monica quotas exceeded, 31 extra bombers and cargo planes built. Workforce up 146 percent year over year through May.
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Douglas Aircraft
P.C
Santa Monica
Calif
Douglas Aircraft Company
F. W. Conant
U. S. Ward
el Segundo
Conant
Long Beach
Santa
S. O. Porter
Douglas Personnels
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U. S
Associated Press
Wirephoto LY
Karel M. Kuttlewasher
Herald‘Journal
Herald-American
Saiteriat Tage
S. Salina ST
Netherland
Tully ST
Waterloo Red Cross
Special Dispatch
Sill Bracer
Syracuse
Dan's
Walgreen's
America
P. Ballantine & Sons
Newark, N. J
Studebaker
Smdebaker
U.S. War Bonds
J. F. O'Connor, Inc
Erie Blvd
James V. la Macchia
Park Ave
New Valley Garage
PTC
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