War Today Analysis on Egypt and Rommel Threats
The article analyzes the Egypt defense amid Rommel’s push in North Africa. It stresses air power as pivotal, notes potential Allied air reinforcements from the United States, and warns Tobruk’s capture could enable a quick strike on Egypt. It cites Greek submarine reports of Luftwaffe aircraft in Crete and Greece.
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Rommel
Egypt
Canal
Libya
United States
Hitler
Alexandria
Crete
Greece
Middle East
Tobruk
North African
State medicine warned by New York official
New York Insurance Superintendent Louis H. Pink warned there is more than a threat of state medicine if medical societies oppose new thoughts and experiments. He spoke at a National Committee on Maternal Health meeting at the New York Academy of Medicine.
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Ames
Louis Pink
New York
Louis H. Pink
Pink
National Committee On Maternal Health
New York Academy of Medicine
Still in Progress June Investment Sales With Savings
Excitement surrounds ongoing June investment sales offering savings across departments. Shoppers anticipate favorable prices and limited-time discounts on select items. Potential buyers are urged to act quickly as promotions may end soon.
Nationwide Gas Rationing Largely Seen as Unlikely
Washington reports indicate plans for nationwide gasoline rationing were abandoned as administration aides signaled support for a Senate inquiry. Senator Maloney proposes a five member committee with a $5 000 appropriation to investigate gasoline and fuel oil shortages and delivery methods for ordinary consumers.
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Washington
Maloney
D-Conn
Connally
D-Tex
Thomas Dokla
Wheeler
D-Mont
Thomas
Seaboard
Radcliffe
25 Ships Sunk In Week Push Total To 290
The Atlantic toll rose to 290 ships sunk since Pearl Harbor as U S and allied forces report heavy U boat activity. Reports detail 25 ships sunk in the week including Norwegian, Panamanian, Honduran and Yugoslav vessels with 650 rescued and more than 50 missing. Survivors recount torpedoing without warning and gunfire before sinking.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Europe
Senator Hill
D-Ala
Jenkins
Lavallette
Kearny
N. J
Haddo
Groton
Conn
U.S
Caribbean
Gulf
Rio de Janeiro
Fortaleza
Associated Press
United Nations Today
Atlantic
Hitler
Imore
Navy
Gulf of Mexico
Pearl Harbor
West Indies
Ireland
Distress Call From West Ira Reported At Sea
A distress call was picked up from the U S merchant ship West Ira stating she was under attack in the South Atlantic. The vessel is listed at 5,681 tons.
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U. S
West Ira
South Atlantic
Flier Killed in Crash Near Tonawanda Identified
A Royal Canadian Air Force cadet from New York City died in a training flight crash near Tonawanda. Herbert E. Connors, 22, was identified by RCAF officials. witness Edward Noble described the plane looping and failing to recover before the crash. Connors was thrown clear as the aircraft gouged a two foot hole and skidded.
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George H. Marohn
Connors
Greek King to Tour Defense Plants in Five Day Visit
King George II of Greece will shift from formal attire to civilian clothes after the official program ends Tuesday. He plans a five day survey of defense industries without public details on cities or plants. The royal party will visit Philadelphia for a Greek Church convention before returning to New York for a dinner hosted by American relief groups.
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New York
INS
George II
Greece
Philadelphia
American Cultural and Relief Organization
Model to begin life term at Bedford Hills for murder
Webb, a former model, will start a life sentence at Bedford Hills Prison for murder after being convicted of luring a wealthy refugee to death. She and two co defendants face possible reprieves as the Court of Appeals considers their cases. The trio was found guilty in the robbery and strangulation of Mrs. Susan Flora Reich in a hotel room.
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Bedford Hills
New York
Madeline Webb
Rison
John D. Cullen
Madeline
Elieoning Sing
Electric Chate
Court of Appeals
Susan Flora Reich
Gas Shortage Stops Thousands From Getting Gas Across East Coast
Gas pumps ran dry across the Atlantic seaboard as 3500 Philadelphia stations closed by Sunday afternoon. Drivers with empty tanks parked roadside or towed to lots while dealers blamed ration boost to six gallons per card without supply rise. AAA reported hundreds of tow calls as others sought alternatives in New York New Jersey and Washington areas.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Philadelphia
A. Reed Engle
Associated Gasoline Dealers of
Washington
American Automobile Association
New York
Westchester County
Union City
N. J
Lindbergh Leases Detroit Suburb Estate
Charles A. Lindbergh has leased Belwood in Bloomfield Hills, a five acre estate with an English style house as he plans to move there with his family this week. The property is owned by Mrs. William J. Belknap and lies in a secluded area bounded by trees. Lindbergh is a Ford Motor Company aeronautics consultant since the war entry.
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Lindbergh
Detroit
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bloomfield Hills
Belwood
William J. Belknap
The
Ford Motor Company
United States
Bullet Wounds Fatal in Pawling Incident
Joseph C. Haley aged 43 died from two gunshot wounds in his Pawling home. State Police BCI said the fatal shooting followed an argument. Sergeant William Hamlin reported the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Pawling
Joseph C. Haley
BCI
William Hamlin
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