Martinique Joins Allies in Antilles War Effort
The French National Committee of Liberation in Algiers appointed Henri Hoppenot as French High Commissioner for the Antilles to replace Admiral Georges Robert. Hoppenot expected in Fort de France on Bastille Day to assume authority as US and Allied interests in the Caribbean are recognized and use of immobilized French ships is authorized to aid the war against the Axis.
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State Department
Henri Hoppenot
Washington
Henri Giraud
Charles de Gaulle
Georges Robert
Antilles
Fort de France
Bastille
Admiral Robert
Hoppenot
Committee of Liberation
Algiere
Algiers
United States
French Antilles
Caribbean
River Boat Burns in San Francisco Bay Fire
The river boat Service caught fire in San Francisco Bay yesterday and burned to the water line after the crew was taken off by a Richmond ferry. Coast Guard reported the blaze and rescue action.
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San Francisco
River Boat Service
San Francisco Bay
Richmond
Coast Guard
Roosevelt Orders Return of Mines to Private Owners
President Roosevelt announced that coal mines will be returned to private owners, with the government to comply with the anti strike law. John L. Lewis warned the existing truce holds only while government possession lasts. The president urged readers to review section three of the act and noted a 30 day notice before any strike in non government plants.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indictment of Thirteen in East St. Louis Mob Slaying
A federal grand jury indicted 13 persons in East St. Louis on conspiracy to violate civil rights in the Oct 12 1942 death of James E Person 33 near Paris TH. Foreman and Coleman announced the cases saying the defendants circulated false suspicions and incited a mob. FBI investigation found Person begged for food and was shot as he fled into woods. Coroner’s jury blamed exposure after gun wounds. body was buried as pepper. The case was prompted by Jackson Tenn American Legion Post at the request of Person’s father.
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East St. Louis
UPI
James E. Person
Paris
Ray Foreman
Frank Coleman
Francis Biddle
Foreman
Coleman
Person
United States Army
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edgar County
Department of Justice
American Legion Post
Jackson, Tenn
Christopher Person
GATURDAY Electric Refrigerators and Glenwood Gas Range Offer
A sales notice lists a Norge 5 cu ft electric refrigerator at 3190 with three trays and ice cube capability and a Glenwood gas range table top cabinet model priced at 318. Both items are described as regularly inspected and gleaming. A seller also offers 1,500 tiles, walnut end tables with inlay tops for 5 each, and lists contact at 16 Cortland St Sycanay for visits before 5 p.m. Sunday or any time Monday to Wednesday.
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Norge
Cortland St
Sycanay
Roosevelt says binding rider on pay is not binding
President Roosevelt stated the congressional rider barring salaries for three federal employees tied to alleged subversive groups is not binding. He argued the measure usurps executive and judicial functions, calls it discriminatory and unconstitutional, and will be addressed in a message to Congress after their recess.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Robert Moris Lovett
Virgin Island
Goodwin Watson
William E. Dodd, Jr
Federal
Congress
Narrowing of gas user list urged by ODT director
Washington officials say the Office of Defense Transportation requests trimming the preferred commercial gasoline user list in the northeast shortage area. Director Joseph B. Eastman warns the cutback could shift scarce fuel from military to civilian use if not done. Spokesmen do not anticipate an imminent transport breakdown but warn autumn crop movement and possible military hauling increases could create a critical situation.
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Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Donald M. Nekson
War Production Board
Eastman
ODT
Fonda Named in Paternity Suit
Barbara Thompson files suit against Henry Fonda alleging he is the father of her child Sharon Fonda born June 21. She seeks medical expenses of 5000 dollars, attorney fees of 10000 dollars, court costs of 2500 dollars and 2000 dollars monthly support, noting they were never married. Fonda is said to be in the Navy.
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Los Angeles
Henry Fonda
Barbara Thompson
Fonda
Deferment Asked For Harry James
Goldwyn-Mayer studio asked Beaumont draft board to defer band leader Harry James until he finishes his current film. The studio cited prior recording work and lost production value if he leaves filming now.
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Culver City
Cal
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Beaumont, Tex
Jeader
Harry James
Tank Battle Is Won In Sicily As Allies Advance
Allied forces push inland in southeastern Sicily after American and Canadian troops join near Ragusa. British units seize Augusta on the east coast and conduct a new landing near Catania, with reports of a German elite force repulsed.
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Sicily
Ragusa
Augusta
Catania
Allies Gain On Munda
New York 4 A Berlin broadcast quoting a Japanese communiqué said American forces may have occupied Roviana island and were bombed by Japanese planes. NBC reported the island gave the Americans footing on two sides of the Kula Gulf. Allied HQ in the SW Pacific said a Japanese task force thwarted in supply efforts to Munda garrison and fled north as U.S. ground troops on New Georgia pressed against air bases with stiff resistance. The latest communique confirmed the second battle of the Kula Gulf as a U.S. naval victory with an enemy cruiser and three destroyers sunk and two more probably sunk. The advance against Munda continues amid stiff opposition. On New Georgia, American forces inflicted and suffered limited casualties as fighting continues near Enogai Inlet and Van.
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New York
Berlin
Roviana
N.B.C
Kula Gulf
Southwest Pacific
Munda
New Georgia
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Enogai
Van
Uulu Ultimale Tno
Weber
Sicily
All-Star game ends in 3 3 tie as AL tops NL in 11th
The American League beat the National League 3 to 3 in 11 innings at Shibe Park before 31,938 fans. Bobby Doerr hit a key three run homer off Mort Cooper, while John Vander Meer delivered standout pitching for the Nationals. Full details appear in today's sports pages. Also scores: Albany 9 Binghamton 4 Scranton 11 Springfield 2 Elmira 6 Utica 1 Utica 3 Elmira 2 Wilkes Barre at Hartford postponed.
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Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Bobby Doerr
Mort Cooper
Johnny Vander Meer
Albany
Binghamton
Scranton
Springfield
Elmira
Utica
Wilkes-Barre
Hartford
German Jabs Weaken as Russian Lines Hold
Moscow reports the northern front halted a major German push in the Orel Kursk sector. The Soviet bulletin claims German losses reach 96 tanks and 1,100 men with no territorial gains, while Russian counterattacks push back a German wedge in the Belgorod area and recapture ground.
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London
Orel
Kursk
Moscow
Belgorod
Berlin
Germany
Watervliet Photographer Lands With Sicily Invasion
ex Watervliet photographer Pvt. Albert Chanks 35 son of Mrs Agnes Chanke of 1815 Fourth Ave joined the Army seven months ago and swarmed ashore near Licata to film the Sicily invasion. He ran a Fourth Avenue photo shop with his brother Thomas before enlisting.
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Watervliet
Sicilly
Associated Press
Albert Chanks
Agnes Chanke
Fourth Avenue
Chanke
Thomas
Licata
Sicily
Five Towns Captured In Sicilian Invasion
Allied forces advancing on Sicily report five more towns seized bringing total to fifteen as American, British, and Canadian units push inland from Syracuse toward Ragusa. Goering division clashes with Patton’s forces near Gela. over 6,000 Axis prisoners taken including four lieutenant colonels.
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Italy
Livorno
Goering
George S. Patton
Sunday
Gela
Ragusa
Sicily
Floridia
Palazzolo
Syracuse
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Mediterranean
Leutenant
Achilles D'Avet
Elliott Roosevelt Maps Sicily Invasion Guides
Allied troops invading Sicily carried new maps produced from aerial photos in the last three months by flyers under Col. Elliott Roosevelt's North African photo reconnaissance Wing. The maps aided operations at the Allied force command post during the Sicily campaign.
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Ugps
Sicily
Col
Elliott Roosevelt
R A F Continues Raids on Axis Targets
The R A F returned to the attack on Germany last night after blasting the arms center of Turin in northern Italy the night before. It was the first night raid on Germany since last Friday when Gelsenkirchen was the target. The raid's objective and force size were not disclosed.
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London
Germany
Turin
Italy
Gelsenkirchen
Railroad raise still considered by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt said yesterday the proposed wage increase for about one million non operating railroad employees is still under study. A special board had recommended an eight cent raise, but Stabilization Director Fred M Vinson rejected it.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fred M. Vinson
Axis Says Second Phase Of Sicily Battle Under Way
Berlin radio and Italian commentators say the second phase of the Sicily campaign has begun with heavier fighting. Axis troops entrenched beyond Allied naval range fight along the coast as Rome predicts a major, fierce battle ahead and warns of potential invasion of the continent.
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London
Berlin
Sicily
Allied forces seal fifty mile Sicilian advance toward Catania
American British and Canadian troops consolidate a southeast Sicilian advance. A Ragusa to Augusta line stretches fifty miles with Palazzolo and Ragusa junctions, while Catania may become the next objective. Axis mobile forces retreat toward the plains as Montgomery's push northward stalls.
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Island
Ragusa
Licata
Augusta
Palazzolo
Catania
Tig Island
Porto Empedocle
Sicily
Montgomery
Fallen Augusta
Messina
Allied Command Post Reports Sicilian Camp Captured at Licata
Allied forces encamped at Licata on Sicily's southern coast after two hours of fighting reported by returning officers. They found Sicilians very friendly and noted locals using victory gestures such as the two-finger V for Victory as children adopt wartime slang.
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North Africa
Licata
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