British Arctic Fleet Dominates Allied War Effort
London reports the British fleet has secured Arctic dominance toward Norway and Russia for 100 days. U boat and air attacks have diminished, surface ships hammered, and Norwegian supply routes come under heavy Allied protection. Officers expect possible Western invasion participation and vow relentless action. A lieutenant commander says they have enough ships to wear grooves in the water.
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U.P
Arctic
Russia
Norway
The
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Hell
All England Jammed As Army Moves Invasion Readiness
Dispatch from London notes Allied armies have completed invasion preparations and stand ready for the signal to move against western Europe. The report sketches widespread troop and equipment concentrations across England with convoys, air support, and camouflage evident along routes to ports. King George and Queen Elizabeth observed among the troop movements.
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London
Europe
England
United Kingdom
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Mrs. Foster Reappoints Mine Inspector Deputies
Mrs. Tom C. Foster, new state mine inspector, files oath and reappoints all deputies as her first official act. She succeeds her husband who died last week in his 22nd year in office. Appointed by Gov. Osborn for the unexpired term. Deputies include James E. Werner Clifton J. Murdock Clifton Newens and William Kuccar.
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Tom C. Foster
Secretary of State
Osborn
James E. Werner
Clifford J. Murdock
Clifton Newens
Bisbee
William Kuckar
Globe
Ft Huachuca to hold Infantry Day review on June 15
At Ft Huachuca the 92nd division will march in review and perform a tactical demonstration June 15 as Infantry day observances extend through training centers and theaters. Maj. Gen. E M Almond, commandant, says military and civilian dignitaries statewide will attend and soldiers will observe a proclaimed holiday.
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92Nd
E. M. Almond
Mason and Dixon Line Surveyed by Englishmen
The line was surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle disputes between Lord Baltimore and the Penn family, heads of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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War's Horrors Not To Make Spiritual Toughies Of Men
San Francisco June 1 Capt Robert D Workman director of the chaplains division USN told a press conference the horrors of war will not make moral toughies of American servicemen overseas. He said a minority may turn hardened but the American spirit will rise and the boy will be the same when he returns. He spoke during a tri faith talk with Navy Chaplains returning from a 10 week tour of war theaters.
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National Conference of Christians and Jews
United States
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St. John the Baptist Church
Pittsburgh
Joshua L. Goldberg
Astoria Center
Japan Reassigns Manchurian Garrison as China Offensive Grows
Reports from Chungking say Japan has withdrawn about half its Manchurian garrison, sending 15 divisions to central China and the Hunan drive, while other troops guard Hokkaido Kuriles and the Philippines. Yosuke Matsuoka arrives in Moscow to push a wedge between Moscow and Chungking. An unrelated estimate notes 17 million American children have never attended Sunday school.
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Mrs Copulos At 102 Leaves Wine For Milk
Chicago report on Mrs Cath ERINE Copulos who turned 102. After nearly a century of drinking port wine daily on her husband Greek neurologist's advice she now prefers milk. She also smoked a Turkish pipe for 50 years and remained active until a hip fracture two years ago.
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Coney Island “Scenic Railway
Presbyterians Approve Social Action Plan and World Peace Move
The Presbyterian Church in the United States of America approved a program of social action including backing a general world peace organization, support for organized labor, and opposition to poll tax and anti Semitism. It urged government participation and a Jewish refugee welcome, reaffirmed labor support, and called for study of industrial relations. The assembly sought legislative sanction for the President’s fair employment committee.
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General World Organization For Peace
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United States
America
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Church
Committee On Social Education and Action
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Assembly
League of Nations
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Fair Employment Committee
Good Provider 4-H Competition Shifts to Louisiana Clubs
The Good Provider competition for adult farmers in Louisiana will be centered on 4-H clubs in 1944 due to wartime program changes. It will be open to about 50,000 4-H members, with judging based on a scorecard reflecting production projects carried on.
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W.P
Louisiana
Wartime Fuel Urgency Call to Share Scarce Gasoline
A wartime appeal urges rationing of gasoline as total oil supplies are limited. It emphasizes heavy consumption by ships and front needs, urging citizens to prioritize fighting forces and share what remains. The message stresses collective responsibility and personal duty in distributing fuel resources.
Three Subcommittees to Study Postwar Economy Plans
Washington June 1 three special subcommittees were announced by Chairman Colmer to study postwar economy issues. They will examine surplus disposal public works and demobilization reemployment and unemployment insurance. Rep Lynch was named to the group.
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Colmer
D-Miss
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D-Ny
Subcommittee on Public Works Leadership Named
A nomination places Rep. Murdock of Arizona as head of the public works subcommittee within the committee, signaling a focus on infrastructure oversight and related policy.
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Public Works
Rep. Murdock
D-Ariz
The Citadel at Quebec Referred to as Gibraltar of America
The Citadel at Quebec earned the epithet Gibraltar of America, highlighting its strategic strength and historic fortifications as a dominant military stronghold in North American history.
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Gibraltar of
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