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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1943
Page
1
Soviet communiques report a major German assault along the Belgorod sector of the Orel Kursk Belgorod front. Despite heavy losses totaling about 13 000 German dead in two days, German tanks broke through in two villages before Russian counterfire and renewed tank assaults halted further advances.
Henry C. Cassidy reports from the Moscow bureau that Germany's third summer push against Russia poses dual risks to the Soviet Union and the United Nations. Military aims pressure the Red Army, while political strain renews UN tensions over a second front. Soviet losses top 4.2 million. potential mobilization could reach 15.1 million, creating a vast reserve for defense and offense.
A clash over cargo ship construction policy has reached the White House for decision. The Truman Committee, in a report on April hearings, calls the dispute a big clash between WPB and Navy versus the Maritime Commission, signaling a wide rift in national defense policy.
Washington reports May war output unchanged from April with gains only in aircraft and Navy and Army vessels. Tanks artillery and other ground ordnance dropped 3 percent while miscellaneous munitions fell 7 percent and merchant vessel construction dropped 4 percent. Nelson warns of looming trials and calls for sustained effort as shipyard work lags despite record delivery volume.
Allied air forces struck six towns in Sicily and one in Sardinia as part of a pre invasion drive for air supremacy. A two day tally reached 101 enemy planes shot down, with 56 confirmed over Sicily and Sardinia. Sergeant Benjamin Warmer of San Francisco, 3rd, claimed seven kills setting an apparent record. Dozens of Allied bombers suffered losses, and German opposition was described as vigorous.
New York agents of the United States Treasury are compiling a file on collaborationist activities of individuals and business establishments in occupied France. The inquiry seeks specifics on personalities prewar leanings toward Nazi friendship and transactions with the Nazi occupation authorities to gauge potential post invasion stabilization measures.
Canadian Squadron leader F. McNair returned to England in a Spitfire that ran out of engine power after a raid over northern France. He glided about thirty miles through heavy anti aircraft fire, the longest glide on record for an operational flight. McNair, a Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, had just downed a Messerschmitt 109 when the engine died. He was inland at over 20,000 feet, gliding over Boulogne and the Channel to England.
Alfred Whittle, international representative of the Typographical Union, reiterated that Providence printers will strike the Providence Journal Co. tomorrow. He cited a War Labor Board telegram asking workers not to interrupt essential services and said the union will not arbitrate, insisting the strike proceeds as planned.
National scoreboard shows St Louis 4 Philadelphia 0 and Chicago 9 Brooklyn 4 with other results. New York edged St Louis 5 to 4 while Detroit beat Washington 4 to 3 over 16 innings. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0. Boston-Chicago game postponed. Eastern league Albany 14 Utica 3 Elmira 7 Binghamton 2 scheduled games only.
In a turbulent session the Senate voted 36 to 28 to ban any subsidies to reduce retail food prices. The move tied to extending the Commodity Credit Corporation, after President Roosevelt vetoed a similar subsidy ban. House action stalled, sending the measure to a conference committee for compromise.
A Rabat radio broadcast reported to the U S Federal Communications Commission says Martinique has rallied to the French Committee of National Liberation. An officer at Santa Lucia in the Antilles relayed a message from Martinique's deputy announcing enthusiastic support and seeking immediate designation of new authorities.
Two trains crashed head on on the Montmagny River bridge. One trainman was killed and fifteen others injured as a tender baggage car and fifteen coal laden freight cars toppled into the river.
Allied headquarters reported heavy damage in the Kula Gulf engagement near the Solomons. Six Japanese ships probably sunk with four damaged, and a U S cruiser was sunk during the July 6 sea battle between New Georgia and Kolomba Nigara. Darwin raids and Rendova air battles accompanied the wider Pacific offensive opening.
The House Rules Committee refused to extend the Guffey Coal Act ending the wartime price controls on soft coal. Opponents claim the government takeover after strikes justified termination. supporters argued the act stabilized the industry. The panel tabled extending to January 1, and Ways and Means rejected a two-year postwar extension.
In Laramie Wyoming Howard W. Pickell, 26, faced first degree murder charges after the slaying of a war plant worker. Ed Awood reportedly confessed complicity in two additional killings.
Washington motorists may use their cars for one round trip to a vacation place starting July 15 under A ration rules, with strict limits. Non-essential driving remains banned elsewhere and travel to victory gardens ends after July 12. authorization must be obtained from local boards and does not grant extra gas.
Washington D C A House Rules Committee decision buried a Republican bid for a House inquiry into the Wallace Jones dispute. Chairman Sabath said a majority favored letting matters within the administration straighten themselves out. Senator Bridges holds a similar Senate measure.
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