Germans Renew Offensive on Kharkov Front
Moscow reports German forces renewed attacks on the Kharkov front Monday while Sevastopol faced continued heavy fighting. Soviet communiques claim German gains near Sevastopol and ongoing hard fighting along Kharkov with no major changes elsewhere. The year two war sees large German manpower losses cited against Soviet figures.
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Moscow
Kharkov
Sevastopol
Crimean
Russia
Black Sea
25 Tons of Scrap Collected in Salvage Drive
A total of 50 000 pounds 25 tons of scrap material was collected on the first day of Silver Bow county s general salvage campaign. About 40 000 pounds was metal with the balance rope rags and rubber. Scrap was deposited at a central location south of the Northern Pacific station. Collection was by WPA trucks in zone 6 and will continue today. Boy Scouts urged residents of Zone 7 to prepare attic and basement items for pickup. Householders should place scrap near street or alley and call 5481 for pickup. Bottles cans and paper are not needed.
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Silver Bow County
Eugene Savage
Civilian Defense Corps
Northern Pacific Station
WPA
Submarine Shelling Report From Fort Stevens Oregon
Fort Stevens in Oregon reported nine five inch shells fired from a distant enemy submarine near the Columbia river mouth. No buildings or casualties occurred on the reservation though a tree limb was damaged and a home nearby was shaken by the blast.
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Astoria
Ore
U.P
Carl S. Doney
Fort Stevens
Columbia River
Fort Stevens Reservation
North American
Pacific
Doney
Oregon Coast
Estevan Point
Vancouver Island
J. L. Ralston
Ottawa
Deney
Delaura Beach Road
Ocean
Jean Heffling
Hefflings
Large June Contingent of Selectees Leave for War
A large June contingent from Silver Bow county draft board No. 1 departed Butte Monday afternoon to join the U S Army in Missoula. The group filled two Milwaukee Railroad coaches and was cheered by onlookers as they began their journey. This marks one of the largest departures from Butte since 1940 with a plan to join earlier boards and continue through the week.
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Silver Bow County
Butte
Missoula
Schools to Cost 741 546 75 Next Year Budget Set by Trustees
A preliminary budget of 741 546 75 was adopted by the school trustees for submission to the county superintendent. The proposed total is 14 362 75 less than last year’s 755 909 50. Funds include 232 760 for Butte High and 508 786 75 for elementary schools.
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Board of
Butte
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council
Teachers’ Union
Margaret Leary
Miss Leary
Warmer Tuesday: Monday Temperatures Rise
The article notes Monday’s high near 67 degrees and a low around 33 as temperatures edge upward for Tuesday. Enthusiasts expect milder weather with continued sun and light winds across the region.
Four Fronts Foreseen as Hopkins Predicts Allied Strategy
Harry Hopkins told a Russian war relief crowd that President Roosevelt pledged U S aid on the battlefield and that the Russian front would not fail. He said a second front and possibly a third and fourth would trap Hitler while Allied air power destroys his cities.
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New York
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
Winston Churchill
Hopkins
Hitler
Lend Lease
Italy
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Japan
Coral Sea
Midway
Tojo
China
Manchuria
Korea
Chiang Kai-shek
Red Army
Walla Walla Attorney dies from wounds
William G. Coleman, 57, a prominent local attorney in Walla Walla Washington, died Monday from wounds described as personal safety related. The incident occurred amid local tensions and follows previous reports of the case.
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Walla Walla
Wash
U.P
William G. Coleman
Axis Tanks Ready to Attack Egypt at Capuzzo Front
Axis tanks and motorized infantry massed near Capuzzo after Tobruk fell in two days. British and German columns clashed near Sidi Azeiz as air forces attacked enemy transport. Rommel signals no pause, raising danger to Egypt and highlighting Axis armored superiority.
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Cairo
Tobruk
Egypt
Capuzzo
Ard
Sidi Azeiz
Sidi Aziz
Rommel
British Defenders Stunned by Axis Assault on Tobruk
Cairo reports a rapid German strike that breached Tobruk’s perimeter and overwhelmed British defenders. Paratroopers were downed as Rommel’s tanks advanced to the waterfront, hitting minesweepers and support craft. many naval personnel were unable to escape as heavy guns joined the barrage.
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Cairo
Egypt
Tobruk
Junkers
Marshal Rommel
Wavell
Churchill Faces Heavy Criticism as House Reopens
London reports a political crisis as Tobruk collapse and Axis moves near Alexandria and Suez spark protests. Churchill, abroad in the United States with President Roosevelt, faces renewed scrutiny on military strategy when Parliament resumes. Defense of Libya and Libyan campaign expected.
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London
Tobruk
Britain
Churchill
House of Commons
Alexandria
Suez
Middle East
Mediterranean
Winston Churchill
United States
Roosevelt
Clement Attlee
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Earl Winterton
Senate OKs compensation for civilians injured overseas
The Senate passed a bill to compensate relatives of non military personnel injured killed or captured at foreign military sites. A separate bill on monthly civilian benefits faced delay as it moved to House consideration. Senator Pepper proposed up to 85 dollars monthly for U S civilians harmed by enemy actions.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Thomas
Idaho
Wake Island
Pepper
D-Fla
Rommel Promoted To Field Marshal General
German broadcasts report General Erwin Rommel has been promoted to field marshal general after his Afrikakorps captured Tobruk. Rommel said Axis forces endured heavy losses and privations but achieved unusually successful fighting in Libyan Tobruk operation.
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Berlin
Erwin Rommel
Tobruk
Rommel
Axis
Afrika Korps
Roosevelt Churchill confer to maximize Allied war power
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill pressed strategy talks noting the aim to concentrate Allied war power on the enemy. They did not disclose decisions or specific problems, while speculation centers on a second front, Egypt and China threats, and supply and shipping questions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Europe
Egypt
China
Sevastopol
Churchill
US States
Rubber Drive Stacks Rubber for War Effort in County
Volunteers unload and stack scrap rubber including tires and toys at a Hansen company warehouse south of town. G. J. Connolly, salvage drive publicity chair, calls the county effort a fine war contribution as Silver Bow joins a nationwide campaign to supply scrap rubber for government use. The drive aims to meet a vital wartime need in oil and materials.
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Butte
Hansen Pany
G. J. Connolly
Silver Bow
Connolly
Sugar for Canning Draws 300 Applications
About 260 to 300 persons registered Monday for sugar to aid spring canning, with one third already receiving ration cards. Most seek 10 pounds per family, though some ask for more after considering needs, while the board may approve higher amounts with justification. Board members are L. S. Waite, Ray J. MacDonald and Kenneth Christie.
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Bob Emmers
Emmons
L. S. Waite
Ray J. MacDonald
Kenneth Christie
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Soviet Information Bureau
Associated Press
P Laval
Pierre Laval
Germany
Oregon
Darwin
House
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