Nazis Take Tobruk as British Forces Anticipate New Drive
Reporting from CAMO Egypt on June 21 the German advance in Libya reached Tobruk and Bir El Gobi while British forces, recounting heavy losses, regroup for a possible Suez corridor push. Axis victory pressurized Allied lines as Rommel’s troops pressed toward the Egyptian frontier with the desert battlefield expanding to include Bardia and other key points.
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Egypt
Camo
Christol
Othe
Sidi Azert
Capuzzo
Geemans
Sidi Aver
Awak Asia Miack
Trish
Suez
Caucasus
Libya
Bir el Gobi
Bardia
Erwin
Aftika Korpa
Neil Mattack
Nicugia
Cyprus
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Parliament Angry Over Loss In Libya Crisis
The parliament and public demand government explanations after Britain’s losses in Libya. Leaders including Attlee and Churchill faced sharp questions as the nation contemplates the impact on the Mediterranean theater and potential German advances, with party organs urging clear accountability and a restrained response.
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Libya
Losdos
Winston
Bittesir
Adolf Miller
Mediterranean
Avia
Russians Hold Sevastopol In Harsh Street-By-Street Defenses
Dispatches report stubborn fighting as Soviet units defend Sevastopol from German forces with heavy tank and artillery support along the entire front. German advances waver near the northern defenses while the Black Sea harbor area sees ongoing bombardments and counterattacks.
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Moscow
Astopol
Valleie & Low Germary
Black Sea
Xastepel
Ats
Lottenide
Evacuation of Non-Essential Civilians From Hawaii Urged
A dated dispatch notes officials urging non essential civilians to leave Hawaii immediately amid rising tensions. Generals discuss evacuation plans for Army and Navy personnel as preparations for possible conflict accelerate. The message emphasizes prompt action and orderly settlement of affairs.
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Hawaii
Japs Establish New Toe-Hold In Aleutians
Allied forces report a second toe-hold established in the Aleutians as American airmen bombarded Attu and Kiska. Navy statements say Japanese cruiser and transport were sunk, with fog and Arctic conditions affecting clarity on the operations and island positions near Attu.
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Washington
Mention Islands
sAttuanika Islands
Alaska
Navy
Arctic
Riska Thal
Japanen Vorele
Wmv
Desire
Arnold
Army
Ritky
Arrhane
Aleutian
Sharp Metal In Streets Draws Clean-Up Effort
Officials collect sharp metal fragments from streets near the Balte Ohm Nasitrot after reports of dangerous objects found along the teea valle net. Workers pick up edged scrap from Tre Chrritee area, Telegram office, and nearby streets to prevent injuries. a plan is underway to remove remaining hazards before more damage occurs.
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Favtorory Agen
Teea Valle
Ures
Four Year Old Child Killed By Automobile
Four year old Joan Elaine McIntire, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McIntire, died after being struck by a car as she crossed the road near Betten. Witness Esther Usnis, 13, said the child crossed to join sister Beatrice. Driver Lester Lattig, 20, said he was about 30 mph and failed to see the child in time. Skid marks extended 279 feet. the child was carried 143 feet. Survived by parents and sister Beatrice. Body at Fulton Funeral Home Gratton. Funeral at MeIntire home Tuesday at 2 pm officiated by Mr Mott.
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Joan Elaine McIntire
Frank McIntire
Betten
Esther Usnnis
Gratton
Joan
Heatrice
Lester Lattig
11Th Street
Elyria
Merle Lehman, Jr
Toerhart
Mackson Road
27 Known Dead In Ohio Accidents
Ohio reports 27 deaths over a weekend with the second highest toll of 1992. Fatalities include Max James 27 Horal Gorby 1 Crooksville and B Spang 74 Miligan Bend in a crash near New Lexington. Drownings and other accidents also listed with multiple casualties across several locations.
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Ohio
New Lexington
Max James
Horal
Gorby
Crooksville
B. Spang
Miligan Bend
Richard Miller
Richard Snell
Elle
Beoch I
Mocky River
Norma Jesu Osborthet Elwood
Heat
Gavenville
Penn
Hussell Wallin
Summit Hill
Bork Mode Dauch
Somerset
Robert Fras
Hanung
Warden Baker
Unidentified Craft Drops Shells West Of Astoria
An unidentified craft likely a submarine shelled sandy beaches west of the Port of Astoria shortly after 11:30 PM, firing six to nine shells over about 15 minutes. Witnesses in Astoria, Warrenton, and other towns along the Columbia coast heard the blasts, with no casualties reported and speculation linking the attack to prior Estévan Point bombardments.
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Ore
Fane
North American Pacific
Columbia River
San Francisco
Estévan Point
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Desolat
Tanimond
Warrenton
Fauih
C. I. Rodemers
Hammond
Robert Lions
Congressmen Divided On Second Front Question
Washington June 22 Congressmen remain evenly split on a second European front with some urging immediate action in the Tobruk context while others want restraint until Allied forces are fully prepared. Roosevelt and Churchill pursue broad global war strategy in ongoing conferences with military and allied staffs.
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Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
White House
Tieir Anmed
At Nations
Dent Tore
Tobruks
Churchill
Tobruk
Pilot and student killed in Clover field crash near Stoney Ford
A training plane from Cleveland with Pilot Mu tert Kopas aboard and student pilot Munter of Hanultesn crashed in a clover field off Stoney Feder read, Wuozee ville, yesterday. The craft struck a tree as it spiraled during stunts, killing one person and injuring others. Repair crews and investigators moved to the scene amid scattered debris and uncertain cause.
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Frotay Cleveland
Stoney Feder
Foterd
Basarp
Dr Brubaker to Join Army Medical Corps Next Month
Dr W K Brubaker of 2 Stateford Avenue prepares to enter the Army Medical Corps in mid July as part of the 20th General Hospital Unit, a unit associated with Vandes University. He is a surgeon and graduate of the Iowa medical school, with previous ties to that unit.
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Army Medical Corps
W. K. Brubaker
State Ford Avenue
20Th General Hospital
Vandes University
Ain
Brotuad
Va Bar Ur Medital
Elytia
Iowa
Tulakers
1942 Revenue Bill Short of Treasury Goal
A 1942 revenue bill falls short of the Treasury's goal as committee leaders debate offsets and plan to ease fiscal pressure. Lawmakers discuss tax changes and spending controls ahead of weekend sessions to finalize provisions.
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Treasury
Bus Upset Near Cambridge Injures One
An All American bus skidded and upturned near Cambridge on June 12 injuring one of twenty passengers slightly. All injured were treated after the incident, with the bus under investigation by local authorities.
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Raid Lights Night Sky Across Astoria Area
The raid caused panic as shells exploded near Hansmond and farther north. Four people were wounded while others were injured by shrapnel. Realgers and Lucas pegged the attack duration at about fifteen or sixteen minutes starting around 11 30 p m Lucas watched from his Astoria window. There was no clue to the shells direction. Continued on Page 2
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Hansmond
Lucas
Astoria
Larcas
Page
Elyria Merchants Plan to Attend Cleveland Rally
Several Elyria retail merchants plan to attend the Obi Retailers Victory Rally at the Statler Motel in Cleveland at noon tomorrow. The event, announced by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored by the U S Treasury Department through the Ohio War. Principal topics include The Sale of War Stamps and Bonds to Win the War and Financing of Practice Tumre When the War is Won. Benjamin Nam head of the War Retailers Activity Council will speak on plans for promoting the sale of War Bonds and Supplies.
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Obi
Statler
Cleveland
Elyria Chamber of Commene
Freshron
U. S. Treasury Department
Parcipal
Benjamin Nam
Acvinty Council
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