Huge Air Attacks Hit Jap Bases in Pacific War
Allied heavy bombers of the Fifth Air Force launched two major blows in the Pacific. Koepang, Timor's capital, was left a mass of flames after a two hour raid that dumped more than 19 tons of bombs, while over 42 tons were dropped on the Rabaul airfields. Fifteen Liberators roared over Koepang in the most extensive raid yet reported from the theater.
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Allied
Australia
Fifth Air Force
Timor
Koepang
Rabaul
Lewis Opposes Labor Reform Faces Senate War Bill Rush
In the early coal controversy John L. Lewis sent many telegrams from rival unions backing the War Labor Board and Administration. The House Military Affairs Committee quickly approved the Smith Connally bill amid sharp debate with McCloy testifying that Lewis weakened the War Department. The session highlighted tensions within labor and Congress as the bill moved to the floor.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
CTO
War Labor Board
Administration
Lewis
CIO
Phil Murray
House Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Military Affairs Committee
May
Clare Luce
Connecticut
LeRoy Johnson
California
McCloy
War Department
F. D. Roosevelt
Governor Gruening Returns from Attu Victory Flag Display
Governor Ernest Gruening returns from Attu after three weeks away, a captured Japanese flag displayed in the office. He praised the soldiers for courage and bravery under harsh weather as he toured Attu and Kiska, visited military sights, and planned Alaska Territorial Guard units along the Peninsula.
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Ernest Gruening
Attu
Gruening
Aleutian
Kiska
Attu Island
Aleutians
Miners in New Strike in Dispute
Washington June 13. New walkouts threaten in the soft coal dispute as Harold Ickes, fuel coordinator, backs fines on striking miners. The War Labor Board prepares a decision while Windber local votes to strike over portal pay and proposed pay deductions. About 1,600 workers in three pits vote, nearly 200 stay away. Three Alabama mines close in protest.
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Ashington
Harold L. Ickes
War Labor Board
United Mine Workers
Windber
Penti
Russell Folt
Tekes
Ickes
Alabama
Labor Legion Proposed by Union Aides Soldiers
Union action proposes forming a Labor Legion of returning U S soldiers under CIO consideration. UAW International Executive Committee approved the measure, with VAM President R J Thomas noting the request. Flint Michigan local urged the move to counteract perceived reactionary influence from the American Legion.
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Toronto
Ontario
United Automobile Workers International Executive Committee
CIO
United States
VAM
R. J.thomas
Flint
Mich
American Legion
Lampedusa surrender urged after Pantelleria fall
Allied air forces intensified pressure on Lamp edusa after Pantelleria’s capitulation. Eisenhower’s headquarters said Lamp edusa is about half Pantelleria’s size as heavy bombing continued and an ultimatum for Italian surrender was issued. Italian reports claim defenders are resisting.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
Thalia
Lampedusa
Dwight Eisenhower
Sitce
Farval
Tampedusa
Kiri Leaves Worried Jap Men On Attu
Washington dispatch reports farm labor shortages as war demand grows with a looming harvest. Officials eye a land army of 3.5 million, a 10 thousand full time core plus 60 thousand part time, including 600 thousand youths. Jamaica Puerto Rico Bahamas and Mexico importations are highlighted as relief.
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Kiri
Attu
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Co Turol Point Iy
Wormers Land Army
Land Army
Biel
Farm Security Administration
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Bahamas
Mexico
Leaves and myths on Attu news and Alaska teachers in transit
American forces on Attu used folklore era by dropping imitation Kiri leaves to invoke misfortune for the Japanese as part of wartime propaganda. The leaves, colored to resemble real ones, were revealed to be paper imitations after a sailor’s account. Also, Mr and Mrs Charles R McGee, BIA teachers at Killisnoo, are en route to Port Graham for new postings.
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Washington
Attu
Japan
Arthur W. Schuett
Naval Aviation
Aleutians
Jon Attu
Charles R. McGee
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Killisnoo
Juneau
Port Graham
Big Fight Set For Juneau Boxing Card Tonight
Tonight a six bout card tops a meteoric event in Juneau with Sgt Hank Majcher of the Army facing Coast Guard Harold Rasmussen in the main event of six rounds. Lightweight and welterweight bouts fill the undercard as officials and timekeepers are named and the show moves to Juneau High School gym if rain delays. Civilians pay $1.65 while service members gain entry for 50 cents with bouts starting at 7 30 sharp.
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Army
Coast Guard
Juneau
Hank Majeber
Coast
EL Commons
Lainee Hendrickson
United States Coast Guard
Lowell Addis
Juneau High School
Condes Jiants
Marcher
Rasmussen
Speedy Trevino
Erwin Cape
Eddie Pinelli
Seaman Ind
Rehm
Swede
Sturred
Henninger
Cook Cooper
Carpenter Jack Thysen
Crisco Kid
Red Knox
Hank Majcher
Red Basmline Sen
Juan Guerrero Services Set For Monday Morning
Final rites for Juan Guerrero former Juneau resident who died in Seattle May 25 will be held at the Catholic Church of the Nobility Monday morning June 14 at 4 8 am. Guerrero requested deferemce to his wish and will be buried beside his wife in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Guerrero died last August.
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Juan Guerrero
Juneau
Seattle
Catholic Church of the Nobility
Guerrero
Evergreen Cemetery
U. S. Planes Make Raids Two Points London
A formation of over 200 American heavy bombers renewed the Allied offensive on Western Europe attacking Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven. The flight covered more than 600 miles round trip without escort. Eight bombers failed to return and many enemy planes were shot down.
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London
Europe
Wilhelmshaven
Cuxhaven
United Stated
Air Force
Yanks Kill 66 Nippons on Attu and Kiska Raids
The Navy reports continued fighting in the western Aleutians with four raids on Japanese installations at Kiska on Thursday. Army patrols on Attu killed 66 Japanese and captured one between Sarana Bay and Cape Khiebnikof. June 10 saw four air attacks by Army Mitchells and Liberators with Lightning and Warhawk fighters hitting gun emplacements runways and barges.
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Washington
Navy
Aleutians
Kiska
Attu
Attu Island
Sarana Bay
Cape Khiebnikof
British Officials Reach North Africa
Sir James Grigg the British Secretary of State for War and Sir Archibald Sinclair the Air Secretary arrived in North Africa today. Paul Marks was arrested last night on a drink and disorderly charge and pleaded guilty, fined $50 plus doctor’s fees.
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North Africa
James Grigg
Archibald Sinclair
Paul Marks
Dimout Times and Sunset Details
The notice lists dimout times with sun setting at 10 02 tonight and sunrise at 3 52 tomorrow. It indicates dimout restart Sunday sunset around 4 00 and ends Monday at sunrise around 3 08, with Monday dimout beginning at sunset.
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Suri
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Allen
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Henri H. Giraud
Legion of Honor
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Africa
Signal Corps Radiophoto
Shirley Patterson
UNION
Legion
Atlantic
Lily Pons
Essex County
N. J
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Parker O. Gridith
Newark
Indian Affairs
Baseball Park
U. S
Dimout Times
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