Italian Fleet Battered by U S Bombers
American heavy bombers and RAF aircraft struck the Italian fleet in the central and eastern Mediterranean. Reports say two battleships suffered damage while six or more ships were destroyed or damaged, in a series of attacks that mark a major shift in the war at sea.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Cape Matapan
Greece
Littorio
Mediterranean
Taranto
Mussolini
Duce
Uncle Sam
London
United States Army
Italy
United States Air
Federal Transport Officials Arrive in Butte to Discuss Truck Allocation
L. M. Cowan and Emmett Fogarty of the Office of Defense Transportation arrive in Butte to meet with local transport officials and dealers. They tour Montana cities to explain allocation and rationing rules, noting July 1 as when DDT orders become effective and that no truck applications will be approved unless no other solution exists. They plan further talks in Helena and Missoula.
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L. M. Cowan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Office of Defense Transportation
Emmett Fogarty
ODT
Butte
ICC
Cowan
Fogarty
Helena
Missoula
Slightly Warmer Wednesday Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for a warmer day on Wednesday with Tuesday temperatures reaching a high of 55 and a low of 38. Strong sun and light winds are expected, with a slight rise in daytime temperatures continuing into midweek.
British Forces Escape Trap and Stand at Tobruk
Cairo dispatch reports the Eighth Army forming a wide desert semicircle on Tobruk’s outer defenses after evading an Axis trap near Ain el Gazala. Rommel’s drive in Libya stalled as Tobruk remains in British hands with supply trains delivering tanks, guns and men to reinforce Lieut. Gen. Neil M. Ritchie’s forces.
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Cairo
Eighth Army
Tobruk
Ain el Gazala
Libya
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Hitler
Neil M. Ritchie
Mediterranean
Acroma
el Adem
Knightsbridge
Japs Close In on Strategic Hangchow Rail Link
Japanese forces tighten grip on the Hangchow Nanchang railway as they threaten to clear remaining Chinese regulars from the Canton Hankow Shanghai triangle. Chungking laments the outlook while seeking Allied aid, amid wartime transport and fuel shortages.
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United Press
Hangchow-Nanchang
Chiang Kai-shek
Canton-Hankow- Shanghai
China
Chungking
Chiang
Better Marksmanship Would Bring Relief to Rubber Situation
Rep. John Anderson calls for better marksmanship to salvage rubber mats from under the capitol’s desks and fixtures. He estimates hundreds of mats could be reused, aiding the war effort.
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Washington
John Z. Anderson
D.-Calif
Japanese landings reported on Aleutians by Vichy radio
London dispatch notes the Vichy radio, deemed unreliable, claimed Tuesday that Japan had made new landings on the Aleutian islands. The report reflects wartime rumor influence and lacks confirmation from allied sources.
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London
Vichy
Aleutian Islands
Dependents Aid Bill Approved by Congress Vote
Congress gave final approval to a bill providing $22 monthly aid to wives of men in the four lowest armed service grades. Draft boards may be told to defer all married men until further notice, and officials consider lowering the minimum draft age from 20 to 18 next year.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
Armed Services
White House
House
Battle in Aleutians Presses On As Forces Trade Blows
Washington reports a continuing clash between Japanese and American air-sea units in the Aleutians. Admiral Dimond urges expulsion to prevent footholds that could host a land-based air offensive. Navy and Army counts differ on ships damaged, Attu and Kiska hostilities persist as officials debate results.
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Aleutians
Washington
U.P
Aleutian Islands
Anthony Dimond
Congress
Army
Navy
Aleutian
Attu
Kiska
Harold Ickes
United Press
Army Flyers
Arnold
First of Three Large June Draftee Groups Leaves for War Service
The first contingent of three large selectee groups leaves for Missoula for final Army physicals before induction at Fort Douglas Utah. Quotas for June are among the largest in World War II with future contingents from boards 1 and 3 scheduled later in June. A crowd of well wishers attended at the station as draftees prepared for the Milwaukee train.
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Missoula
Fort Douglas
Utah
Scrap Rubber Drive Nets 65000 Pounds First Day In Butte
More than 65 000 pounds of scrap rubber were collected in Butte on the first day of the nation wide salvage drive. Reports from Anaconda, Kalispell, Dillon and Great Falls indicate strong local participation. Government estimates show 10 000 000 tons of scrap rubber to be salvaged nationwide. Officials plan a 10:30 a m meeting to discuss campaign details.
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Butte
8. J. Connolly
Publicity Committee
Montana
Kalispell
Dillon
Great Falls
Connolly
Uncle Sam
P-40s Help Turn Tide in Aleutians Victory
Buffalo report quotes Gen. H H Arnold praising Curtiss P-40 Warhawk pilots who fought in harsh weather, engaged 14 enemy planes, and destroyed three dive bombers and a zero before the rest fled, with details carried to page 5.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Aleutian Islands
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Force
Theseright Corporation
Tuesy
Marines Praise Marines After Midway Battle
Col Walter C Sweeney Jr credits United States Marines for exceptional service at Midway praising their devotion and cool determination. Lieut Col John D O Leary of the Marine corps echoes the high regard for the Marines performance and dedication.
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Atlanta
Midway
Dove of Peace
Walter C. Sweeney, Jr
Army Air Force
United States
America
John D. O'Leary
Marine Corps
Questionnaires for 45 to 65 year old registrants to be mailed
The Selective Service System announced that occupational questionnaires will be mailed soon to men aged 45 to 65 who registered on April 27. Local draft boards will distribute the forms after circulating to the first three classes of registrants.
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Washington
U.P
Selective Service System
F. D. R Expresses Dissatisfaction on Bill Progress
President Roosevelt voiced dissatisfaction with the tax bill’s progress as the House Ways and Means Committee shelved his salaries cap proposal and delayed action on separating excise taxes. Chairman Doughton said time is insufficient for study and it is too late to divide the measure. Roosevelt warned that inaction costs the Treasury money while hoping a bill clears this year.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Ways and Meats Committee
Treasury
Doughton
D.-N.c
Soviet Counterattack Wipes Out German Column at Kharkov Front
Soviet forces launched a counter thrust in the Kharkov area routing a German column and inflicting heavy losses. In Sevastopol and Sevastopol sector actions, Red air and sea units claimed sinkings and damaged vessels while other fronts reported intensified fighting and German casualties.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Kharkov
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Timoshenko
Ukraine
Bryansk
Leningrad
Red Army
Red
Writ Denied by Supreme Court in Montana Case
Montana Supreme Court denied an alternative writ of mandamus sought by George Niewoehner of Helena to compel Secretary of State Sam Mitchell to accept his filing fee for acting attorney general. Niewoehner argued electors could name an acting AG during Bonner's military absence. Secretary Mitchell refused the filing minutes before the July 21 primary deadline. Howard M. Gullickson was appointed acting attorney general by Gov. Sam C. Ford under a 1941 law.
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Helena
Montana Supreme Court
Esas
George Niewoehner
Sam Mitchell
Niewoehner
John W. Bonner
Howard M. Gullickson
Sam C. Ford
Montanans Rally in Defense After Pearl Harbor Attack
Helena report states Montana recruited 72 men for the Pearl Harbor avenger class, more than Wyoming and Idaho combined, as Lt. John F. Biehler of the state naval recruiting station notes the count on Tuesday.
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Helena
U.P
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
John F. Biehler
Delegates Named for Montana Women's Convention in Helena
Mrs H L Lorentz announced five delegates from the Marion White Arts and Crafts club for the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Helena. The Marion White delegation includes Mrs G E Holloway Mrs Basil Hunt Mrs Willian Trudeau Mrs A F Rice and Mrs H L Lorentz. Junior club representation comes from Mrs Ray Gallant Mrs Thomas Tobin and Mrs Gordon Rowling. Six Marion White members hold federation offices and will take part in convention activities.
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H. L. Lorentz
Marion White Arts and Crafts Club
Montana Federation of Women's Clubs
Helena
Marion White Club
G. E. Holloway
Basil Hunt
Willian Trudeau
A. F. Rice
Ray Gallant
Thomas Tobin
Gordon Rowling
Ous
Minnie R. Tennis
W. S. Higgins
Gareden
Montana Produce Committee
Quad County Federation
John Toy
Butte Radio
Henrietta Bessette
John Cromer
Department of Junior Club
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U.S
By Larry Allen
New Federal Information Bureau
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Germany
Nanking
Wang Ching-wei
United Nations
Free China
Japan
Manes
Baltic
Ruhr
U. S
Great Britain
Air Force
War Department
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Marines
Sweeneys
O’learys
Supreme Court
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