U S Losses Heavy Bomber in Burma Action
New Delhi June 6 AP the United States air forces in Burma report the loss of a heavy bomber after a two month campaign over Burma. The communique notes twelve fighters attacked two destroyed and one probably, with one American plane failing to return.
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New Delhi
India
Burma
United States
Rangoon
Lewis H. Brereton
Andaman Islands
U. S
Brereton
British bombers devastate Cologne in Ruhr raid
London reports the RAF conducted a 1000 bomber raid on the Ruhr region with Cologne sustaining massive destruction. Rail workshops at Nippes and major factories including Vulcan Works and Rheinfelt Plant were heavily damaged. The old town suffered extensive ruin, while Cologne Cathedral appeared unhit.
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London
Cologne
RAF
Ruhr
Rhineland
Air Ministry
Nippes
Weather Outlook for Southeast U.S. Tonight
Extreme Northwest Florida and Alabama expect little temperature change with widely scattered thundershowers. South Carolina Georgia Florida forecast similar. scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon or early tonight with minimal temperature change.
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Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Committee Warms Federal Sales Tax Necessary in Tax Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee warned that the $8.7 billion revenue goal cannot be met without a sales tax. Chairman Doughton and senior members said consumption taxes may override Morgenthau’s opposition. The panel plans higher taxes for individuals and corporations and may take until fall to finalize a bill for President Roosevelt.
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Donald A. Young
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Morgenthau
Treasury
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Production At Elwood Ordnance Plant Continues
Munitions for American fighters rolled from Elwood ordnance plant lines as army officials tried to identify 51 dead or missing after a massive explosion. The blast destroyed a shipping building but halted only one unit. 24 hour loading lines remained active. An army board of inquiry arrived from Washington as Captain David Tunstall said sabotage was not evident and the cause remained unknown. 22 confirmed dead with 19 identified. 3 were on a missing roster, 41 injuries reported.
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Til
America
Elwood
Army Board of Inquiry
Washington
David Tunstall
Illinois
Mid-air Collision Kills Four in Mississippi Training Flight
A pair of army trainer planes collided near Greenville Mississippi late yesterday. Two officer pilots and two aviation cadets were killed in the crash. The tragedy occurred during a training flight, authorities said.
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Greenville
Miss
Army
Here
Lawmakers Eye Tax Changes After Bill Debates
Report notes committee plans to tackle the bill next week with options including sales taxes or excise taxes as part of broader changes. The discussion signals potential shifts in how the bill would influence revenue and policy.
Axis Strength Dented Since U S Entered World War
Washington reports military experts see Axis power blunted since December 7 and US entry. Major prelude actions defined but final victories await. fall turning points possible as Allies boost prep. Germans struggle vs Russia while Africa campaign stalls. Japan faces strategic defensive pressures in Asia and Pacific.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Pacific
Europe
Africa
Russia
Germany
East Asia
Western Pacific
Hongkong
Philippines
Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Burma
China
Japan
Australia
Coral Sea
Pearl Harbor
Alread
Midway
Midway Island Defenders Repel Japanese In Bold Stand
United States forces on Midway repelled a Japanese assault as Admiral Nimitz reported heavy damage to Japanese carriers battleships cruisers and transports. He credited aviation personnel from the Army Navy and Marines with a "shining page" of achievements while noting Tokyo boasted of Eastern Ocean dominance. The battle began 6:45 a.m. Thursday with Midway’s defenders striking back fiercely as Japan appeared to retreat.
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Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
America
Midway Island
W. Nimitz
United States
Midway
Nimitz
Tokyo
Pacific
Indian Oceans
Admiral Nimitz
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Hawaii
Honolulu
Hideo Hiraide
Ouur Imperial Navy
Indian Ocean
Africa
mid-Pacific
Coral Sea
Pacific Fleet
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Japanese claim capture of Chuhsien city in Chekiang
Japanese broadcasts report that Chinese city Chuhsien in Chekiang province was occupied by Japanese forces at 6 p m in central China. The item is carried as a brief dispatch with continuation noted on page 4.
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Tokyo
China
Chuhsien
Chekiang Province
Soldiers and Seamen Get At Least 46 Dollar Pay Beginning June
Washington reports that Army private soldiers and Navy apprentice seamen will receive at least 46 dollars per month in June with strong signals that the figure may rise to 50 dollars before the salary bill becomes law. Senator LaFollette will urge rejection of the compromise and return to conference to seek 50 dollars. Representative Rankin, author of the 50 dollar amendment, said the House will not accept less than 50.
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Washington
Army
Navy
LaFollete
Senate
House
Rep
Rankin
D-Miss
Richard H. Simpson Named Florida House Speaker Elect
Richard H. Simpson of Monticello was unopposed as Florida House speaker elect for the 1943 session. The gathering discussed dwindling state revenues due to gasoline and fire rationing while Simpson, a Monticello mayor and Jefferson county representative, is noted as a leading local business and civic figure.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida House of Representatives
Richard H. Simpson
Monticello
Simpson
Jefferson County
House
Thomasville
South
Georgia
Florida
Mexican alignment with United Nations completed today
Mexico City reports completion of formal alignment with the United Nations, notifying all 26 signatory nations through diplomacy. Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla cites the Atlantic Charter as aligning with Mexican social justice goals and notes about 5,000 Mexicans have applied to serve with the U S armed forces, with citizenship at stake for non-permitted service.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United Nations
Washington
Ezequiel Padilla
Padilla
Permanent Commission of Congress
United States Armed Forces
Halfway mark in war for survival, Mackenzie notes
The World War II era column argues the United States is halfway through its war effort, stressing production gains, Allied capacity, and the need for continued home-front effort. It cites Donald Nelson praising wartime production, notes advancing tank and plane output, and predicts high ship launches and sustained military support.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Uncle Sam
Axis
Hitler
Donald Nelson
War Productions Board
United Nations
America
Washington
Brehon Somerveh
U.S. Army
Australia
Libyan Desert
Russia
Japan
China
Germany
Patterson
United States
Roosevelt
Howard L. Vickery
U. S. Maritime Board
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