Allied Air Superiority Pushes Across Europe With New Bomb Bases Struck
Allied forces pressed a coordinated air offensive against German positions across Europe. RAF Mosquitos raided rail yards at Caen Chartres and Cherbourg while American bombers targeted Pas-de-Calais and rocket base networks in repeated waves. Overall, 19,000 tons of bombs fell on Pas-de-Calais with 23,500 planes involved, as jet explosions from buzz bombs echoed over English skies.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Reich
Silesia
Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Berlin
Dover Strait
Meridon
Caen
Normandy
Chartres
Pas-de-Calais
Cherbourg
Houlgate
Paris
Chartres- Lemans
Nazi Rocket Plane Seen as Limited Threat to Channel and London
The piece reports that Germany possesses an explosive rocket plane with 150 mile range and high accuracy. It suggests two uses: strike London and disrupt invasion fleets in the English Channel, with rockets concentrated along the Channel approaches from Calais.
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London
Washington
Hitler
English Channel
Channel
Calai
Whisky Production Resumes Under WPB During August
Washington reports the War Production Board will release alcohol for whisky manufacturing in August, totaling 40 to 50 million gallons of 86-90 proof blended whisky. Senators urge stricter controls on distribution to combat black marketers while Rep. Bryan criticizes the move as wasteful amid wartime shortages.
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Washington
Senate
WPB
War Production Board
Bryan
D_SC
McCarran
D-New
Alcohol
Admiral reveals eight U.S. task fleets and commanders
Admiral Ernest J. King announced the eight numerically designated task fleets and their assignments. He listed Pacific third fleet under Halsey, fifth under Spruance, seventh under Kincaid, ninth under Fletcher in the Aleutians, fourth under Ingraham, eighth under Hewitt in the south Atlantic, twelfth under Stark in European waters, and tenth under King for antisubmarine operations.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
Navy
U.S
Pacific
Third Fleet
William F. Halsey, Jr
Fifth Fleet
Raymond E. Spruance
Seventh Fleet
Thomas Kincaid
Southwest Pacific
Ninth Fleet
Frank J. Fletcher
Aleutians
Atlantic
Jonas Ingraham
South Atlantic
Mediterranean
Twelfth Fleet
Harold R. Stark
European
Tenth Fleet
King
Allied Plan Change Delays Invasion Force at Normandy
In the area they waited for Allied ships to arrive and were outflanked when General Dwight D. Eisenhower shifted strategy and struck into Normandy.
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Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Normandy
FEPC Backed by Law After Senate Attack
Roosevelt's Full Employment Practices Committee gains assured life by law. Southern opposition failed 29 to 21 as FEPC funds of 500000 were kept in a 1 03 billion wartime appropriation amid new restrictions. No FEPC salaries paid to enforce acts. Stock market activity followed with mixed losses and gains as profits cashed in.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
FEPC
House
Conference Committee
Congress
Methodists name 13 candidates for two bishoprics
The Atlanta Journal reports thirteen clergy were named as candidates for two Methodist bishoprics as delegates arrive for the unification era quadrennial conference. Bishop A W W Darlington of Virginia will preside as the session opens.
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Atlanta
Jimne
Atlanta Journal
Methodist Church
A. W. W. Darlington
Virginia
Lester Rumble
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
W. A. Smart
Emory University
Virginia Conference of the Church
William FF. Quillian
Lithonia
Wesleyan College
Macon
George M. Davenport
Birmingham
Ala
M. A. Franklin
J. Idmerson Ford
Orangeburg
D.C
G. Roy Jordan
Charlotte
Nolan B
Easterners Oppose Rail Parity Adjustment Challenge
Washington June 21 AP Parker McCollester of New York argued that eastern states oppose reducing freight rates in the south and southwest. He said the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks authority to remake the economic map through drastic rate divisions and that claims of discrimination are newspapers' imagination.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Parker McCollester
New York
Senate House compromise revision lifts cotton price ceilings
New York futures rose as senate house conferees approved a compromise amendment to price control legislation, boosting cotton textile ceilings to parity with raw cotton. All months reached new seasonal highs with July at 21.64, Oct 20.98, Dec 20.71, and late closes 45 to 80 cents higher.
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New York
Senate-House
New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise On Price Control Bets
Cotton futures hit new season highs in New Orleans trading as a bullish view on price control legislation supported buying. The market closed higher across the board with gains of 15 to 70 cents a bale and notable moves in Oct, Dee, Meh and May contracts.
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New Orleans
Chicago Cash Grain Wheat and Barley Prices Report
Chicago cash grain notes show wheat none with 1.25 to 1.44 nominal, barley 1.0 to 1.22 nominal, reflecting limited sales activity and price ranges for June 21. Market chatter highlights sparse demand and modest variation across grain types.
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Chicago
Turpentine and Rosin Market Report From Savannah
Savannah notes show offerings receipts and shipments for turpentine and rosin with figure totals. Price quotes listed for various standards and grades. Manitoba history referenced with Red River Settlement before 1870.
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Manitoba
Red River
Dominion of Canada
Packer Hog Market Report from Thomasville Georgia
Hog receipts around 2500 at 8 major southeastern plants Invia Georgia Nu Florida and Southeastern Alabama show a steady tone in the southeast trade. Quotations cover various weight classes with prices from about 5.00 to 13.00 per hundredweight across good, average, and sow categories.
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Thomasville
Invia
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Chicago Livestock and Potato Market Report June 21
Salable hogs 17 000 to 28 000. prices mixed 180 270 lb hogs at 13 74 top, 280 330 lb hogs 11 65 12 15, 400 lb hogs down to 11 00. Cattle and calves steady to strong with top steers 17 60, bulk 14 60 17 15, calves 9 00 14 00. heavy cows weaker. Moultrie hog market steady with No 1 180 270 lb at 2 70 2 80. other sizes varying. Chicago potatoes arrivals 103 on track 194 shipments 1007 market firm California long whites 3 45 3 55 U S 1. Arizona Bliss Triumphs 4 50 4 67.
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Chicago
Moultrie
Chamaannia
California
U. S
Arizona Bliss
Louisiana Bliss
Texas Bliss
Japanese forces near Hengyang in China advance in June
Japanese troops have crossed the Lu River and moved within 65 miles of Hengyang after pushing toward Changsha. The advance could split China, aid rail control, and improve positions against potential U.S. landings. Stilwell reports air attacks around Changsha and related river actions. Belgium’s population noted for density.
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Chungking
Lu River
Hengyang
Hunan
Changsha
Siang
Canton-Hankow
Hunan-Kwangsi
China
U. S
High Command
Joseph W. Stilwell
Shiawan
Pingsiang
Pinkiang
Lungling
Burma
Rond
Classified Advertisements Policy and Payment Instructions
Advertisers may place ads by phone to avoid travel costs and delay. A collector will issue receipts, and out of town patrons must pay cash. Ads must be prepaid if payable by cash and arrive by noon for same day insertion.
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Enterprise Office
Arcieenene Taswa
Ord
T& Office
Southern Motor and Air Service
Remington Ave
Local City Services Directory Fragment
Readable parts list city agencies and phone numbers for Thomasville including Police Fire Department City Manager Clerk and Treas Sheriff Ambulance Archbold Hospital State Patrol and Post Office with contact lines and unclear extensions. The fragment suggests a 24 hour emergency focus and official offices in a municipal services page.
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City OF
Thomasville
Clerk & Treas
Whiddon’s
Archbold Hospital
State Patrol
Ota
Used Cars For Sale In Prewar Listings
Multiple vintage autos offered including 1941 Chevrolets 4 and 2 door models, 1941 Ford Super De Luxe 2 door, 1938 Chevrolet 4 door, 1941 Buick LeSabre with Sonomatic radio and heater averaging 17 mpg and 22,000 miles. Prices, contact details and locations listed for sellers at Camp Gordon Johnston Florida, Herndon Co., and Fieldings Service Station in City.
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Faulk Chevrolet CO
Wm. Nelson
Sect
SCU
Camp Gordon Johnston
Fla
Atlas Peacock
City Cafe
Quincy
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