Gas in War Games Simulated for Coast Defense Drill
At Camp Hunter Liggett California June 20 1944 60 000 soldiers in Fourth Army war games will experience simulated persistent gas using molasses fog released from can mines to study gas mask response and decontamination drills The blue and red forces from Fort Ord Fort Lewis and the 7th division test gas tactics with blinding gas and smoke as part of realism policy under Major Patrick S Powers.
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British Air and Naval Assault Press Beirut Front
British bombers attacked French entrenchments around Beirut as Gen Maitland Wilson's forces moved along the coast. Allied naval shelling targeted Vichy columns while reinforcements pressed in on Kuneitra Djezzine and Merdjayoun, where French troops held key positions near the Palestine frontier.
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Lt Knox Leaves Sunday for Army Duty and Training
Lt Kenneth W Knox of 2602 East Lee street is called to active duty and will depart Sunday for Beaumont General Hospital El Paso for a physical exam If qualified he will go to Lowry Field Denver for duty with the technical school He is a first lieutenant in the reserve officers corps He attended the University of Arizona and served as ROTC commissioned officer and coached at Sam Hughes School He will be accompanied by Mrs Knox and their son Barry
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Used Cars Sell Twice as Much as New Autos in Normal Years
In typical years the market sees twice as many used cars sold as new vehicles. Analysts note stronger demand for affordable transport and gradual depreciation affecting new car sales in steady economic conditions.
Electronic Waves Spot Enemy Planes
Britain reveals secret radio spotter to locate enemy planes by short wave beams. The system could replace eyesight for air and sea warfare, with klystron generators from Stanford and Pan American researchers enabling undersea and night operations.
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Germany and Russia puzzle shapes a perilous European war
The piece analyzes how a Germany Russia clash could affect Britain and the west. It notes Germany may limit initial strikes on Stalin, hints at Finland Romania and Turkey as potential shock forces, and urges Britain to tighten Syria operations, fortify eastern positions, and pursue sustained air war.
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Missing Heir Found Minutes After Publication in Tucson
The Tucson Daily Citizen reports a reader phoned Paul Bell in Phoenix after reading a story on his status as heir to $1,002.07 from his late father's Lompo California estate. Bell, tied by marriage to a contractor's daughter, was in Tucson recently, with his employer building the Litchfield airport.
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Submarine O-9 vanishes as rescue efforts begin near Isles of Shoals
Navy divers race to locate the O-9 after it sank off Portsmouth at 10:36 a m EDT. Rescue ships and personnel from Washington and New London mobilize as authorities note the O-9 is an old design with few safety features, contrasting with the newer Squalus. hopes focus on underwater sounds and possible seabed rest around 370 feet.
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Solons pledge to defend shipping against loss at sea
Chairman Bloom and Representative Ramspeck vow to uphold rights and defend shipping from threats, signaling a firm stance on maritime policy and potential actions to protect sea routes.
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Finland decrees temporary state censorship of news
The Finnish radio says Finland will place all publications radio posts and telegraph under temporary state control for censorship of political abroad relations national defense. The scope will be set by the home ministry in accord with the general staff.
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Finland Seals Off Regions as War Fears Rise
Helsinki and surrounding areas barred to foreigners as train traffic shifts to military transport. Crowds bustle with unease over possible conflict with Russia and an alliance with Germany. Reports note German troops seen and a closed labor camp policy amid rising tensions.
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Senate Abandons Amendment to Bill in Interior Funding
The Senate completed action on an appropriations bill funding the interior department with 188 325 923 for the new fiscal year. It includes 86 726 000 for western reclamation project construction. The chamber abandoned a controversial amendment opposed by the House that would have blocked further public land withdrawals in Arizona without congressional consent.
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Zippers Shift from Aluminum to Zinc in Germany
Germany plans a metal switch in zipper production from aluminum to zinc. The move aims to cut costs and simplify manufacturing while maintaining product quality and durability.
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Roosevelt Defends Atlantic Policy Amid German Aggression
President Roosevelt asserts Germany's high seas piracy aims to drive American commerce from the oceans and to seize control of the seas as a prelude to conquest. He notes the Robin Moor sinking signals a broader policy of intimidation and urges firm action by the United States and allied nations. Under Secretary Welles warns of possible evasion of asset freezes and pledges careful scrutiny to curb circumvention.
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Senators Debate War Involvement Over German Moves
Senator Connally warned that German control of Russian resources would raise U S involvement odds though he said Russia would not fight Germany under any circumstances. Senator La Follette argued Germanys troop concentration on the Russian border masked activity elsewhere and could allow a large force to be sent without hindering other actions.
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Reduced Citrus Shipping Rates Opposed
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended today schedules proposing to cut carload rates on citrus fruits from Arizona and California to Idaho Oregon and Washington. Railroads seek a ten cent per 100 pounds reduction, with examples Los Angeles to Seattle Lewiston dropping from 75 to 65 cents and Los Angeles to Portland from 65 to 55 cents per 100 pounds. The commission will study whether the reductions may take effect later.
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Welles Announces Message to Latin American Group
The statement was delivered to a meeting of representatives from Latin American republics and noted as significant, though no further details were released immediately.
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Woman Dies by Own Action Over Husband’s Draft
Neighbors say Mrs. Scott opposed her husband being drafted and faced departure with bitterness but did not threaten suicide. Scott, inducted last January, leaves behind a 22 year old son Fred Hendrickson in Chicago. Body taken to Reilly Undertaking pending funeral plans.
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City to Deport Doves in Pasadena Nuisance
In Pasadena California Mexican doves that have settled in the city are to be deported after the Chamber of Commerce asked the Game Commission to relocate them. The aim is to prevent ongoing annoyance to residents.
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