Essen Again Battered by RAF Bombers
The Royal Air Force conducted a second night bombing of Essen, about 400 aircraft taking part, targeting German war industry amid large fires. London officials claim Cologne and Ruhr objectives were largely achieved, citing 30,000 RAF sorties per month as credible. German night raids also hit the cathedral town.
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Prussianized U S Army and Navy caste examined
The piece discusses Josephus Daniels and his clash with army nurse dancing rules, compares officer enlisted caste in the U S Army and Navy, and argues German and Russian armies exhibit more equality between officers and men. It credits Baron Von Steuben with shaping U S Army discipline and hints at broader implications for democracy in military ranks.
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Roosevelt Scolds Washington Over Loose War Talk
June 3 president rails against loose talk on war matters calling Washington the worst offender among nations for leaks. He notes Washington remains a free news center but cites political jealousy and personal quarrels affecting disclosure while all major nations rely on information from the capital. Continued on Page Three.
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House Adds 3 More Nations to War List
June 3 Washington The House of Representatives voted without opposition to add Bulgaria Hungary and Rumania to the list of countries at war with the United States 0 8. The resolutions declaring war will be taken up by the Senate tomorrow, with no debate today.
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Allied Bombard Timor and Florida Islands Hit
Allied bombers destroyed Japanese warehouses barracks and road transports in heavy attacks on Timor and the Florida Islands announced from MacArthur's headquarters in Australia. Ryder Converse arrived in Juneau from Ketchikan. Buy defense bonds.
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British Army Lands Major North Africa Offensive
London reports Britain launches a 30 mile thrust against Axis forces in North Africa as Axis troops claim to have routed British units in a nine mile sector. British sources say the Axis supply line is endangered by a push toward Rotunda Segnali 30 miles west of the front. Front line dispatches note a new German alignment after a tank battle near Knightbridge, 25 miles southwest of Tobruk.
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British planes shot down in raid on western Germany
German news agency DNB reports twelve RAF planes were lost Tuesday night in raids on western Germany and ME. Separately Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hagan returned by plane to Sitka after visiting Juneau for several days. Mr. Hagan manages the Silver Foam cocktail lounge in Sitka.
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Can the United States be bombed from the air
Can the United States be bombed from the air Will America be air raided A Georgia born writer discusses the feasibility and aims of aerial bombardment noting that light planes carried by submarines could disrupt morale but may fail to affect war plants He cites bomber ranges and the impracticality of long distance raids with insufficient returns
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Navy size bill drawn to double U S fleet
Washington June 3 a 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 measure authoring the construction of about 500 fighting ships in a gigantic program comes close to doubling the size of the U S fleet Chairman Carl Vinson of the House Naval Committee drafted the bill and said a two ocean Navy will probably be finished in 24 months The plan calls for carriers cruisers destroyers escort vessels and patrol craft in large tonnage totals.
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Leach Wildlife Head G. C. Leach Dies in Washington
Glen Clifton Leach aged 24 years and head of the Fish Culture Division of the Wildlife Service died in Washington today after a long illness. He had served in Atopnik and Yeabay, contributing to wildlife management and fish culture research during his 24 years.
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U S Not Fighting Italians Aim to Liberate, Acheson Says
Washington June 3 1943 Secretary of State Dean Acheson told an address here that the United States is not fighting the Italian people but aims to liberate them from Mussolini and his regime. The statement was part of a broader war aims briefing in the capital.
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Japanese Attack Dutch Harbor United in Alaska
Washington announced four Japanese bombers and about 15 fighters attacked Dutch Harbor Alaska around 6 AM. The 15 minute raid marked the first bombing on North American soil, with carriers suspected but details scarce and ongoing civil defense measures activated statewide.
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