V-2 Factory Samples Taken by U S Army in Nordhausen
U S Army engineers gathered 110 complete V-2 rocket samples from the Nordhausen underground plant in Germany. British and French crews also removed material as Russians prepare to occupy central Germany. The complex holds V-1s, air engine works, and vast tunnel networks with laborers and harsh working conditions reported.
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Louis P. Lochner
Nordhausen
Germany
U. S. Army
Harza
U. S. Fifth Armored Division Exe
Pws
Phoenician Named to Lead Richfield in Southwest
S L Nicholson of Phoenix, state manager for Richfield Oil, is placed in charge of southern California and part of Nevada with headquarters in Los Angeles. He will be succeeded in Arizona by P L Wild of Burbank.
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Phoenix
S. L. Nicholson
Richfield Oil Corporation
California
Nevada
Los Angeles
Arizona
P. L. Wild
Burbank
Mussolini and Hitler Fear War as Blockade Bites
Excerpts from a diary detail Mussolini's growing exasperation over the British blockade, hints of German plans in Italy, and Mussolini's insistence on preventing a German defeat. The entries mention Himmler’s visit, German ambitions in Lombardy, Alto Adige, and Trieste, with Mussolini directing action against Russian threats.
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Mussolini
Il Duce
Russia
Himmler
Mappamondo
Duce
Hitler
von Mackensen
Prague
Alto Adige
Trieste
Lombardy
Italy
Paris
Mackensen
Mussolini weighs war outlook and Italian military limits
An annotated diary excerpt shows Mussolini debating alliance moves with Hitler, noting delayed readiness for 1941 and 1942, limits on raw materials, export bans on war materials, and the lack of artillery and equipment across Italian divisions. The entry records discussions on Allied support and possible volunteer departures to Finland.
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Neutrals
DUCE
France
Il Duce
Riccardi
Mussolini
Mussolini Hosts Warning On German Ties And Food Fears
The diary notes Mussolini voicing hostility to Germany and urging autonomy under his guidance. It cites Polish ambassador reports of German oppression and a chill over food restrictions as Italy fears war. Duce mocks financial chaos and laments internal unrest while urging force against societal decay. The entry cites Gamelin and Prasca discussing French bravado and a high French army opinion.
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Mussolini
Hitler
Reich
Council of Ministers
Il Duce
Gamelin
Prasca
Viscount Prasca
Duce
Torino
Carpenters Wanted on S P Lines for Bridges and Travel
Trade ad offering carpentry work on the Santa Fe across mountains and valleys. Living quarters, meals, medical care, pension, railroad pass privileges, and traveling with a company outfit. Avail certificates, details from W G Currier Trainmaster Tucson or nearest S P agent.
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S. P
R. R
W. G. Currier
Trainmaster’s
Toole Ave
Tucson
S.P
Adv
Corizza Students Targeted in Albanian Disorder Claim
The report claims professors and students in Corizza Albania caused disorders and were identified for arrest and deportation to an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It notes a northern mission by Sumner Welles facing rejection.
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Corizza
Albania
Tyrrhenian Sea
Sumner Welles
Ohio General Assembly Faces $64 Question
In Columbus Ohio on June 28 the Ohio General Assembly confronted the $64 question that tripped up California. The report notes a legislative dispute and hints at a financial or policy impasse affecting state actions.
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Columbus
Ohio General Assembly
California moves to protect soldiers by tightening adoption rules
Rep. Edwin F. Sawicki proposes an amendment to require notifying soldier husbands when their wives in Ohio are placing illegitimate children for adoption. He notes California lawmakers passed and recalled a law enabling such procedures and vows to prevent similar lapses now.
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Fornia
Ohio
Edwin F. Sawicki
California
Flavoring cakes with grated citrus rind
If vanilla and lemon extract are hard to obtain, use grated lemon or orange rind to flavor cakes and custards. The citrus zest provides bright aroma and tang in baked goods when extracts are scarce.
Thief Drops $200 As He Takes Two Hams
Prince Frederick Maryland, June 28. Roy Green of Plum Point found two of his home cured hams missing from his smoke house. He discovered the thief's wallet on the floor containing $200, confirming the crime and implying no official violation.
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Prince Frederick, Md
Roy Green
Plum Point
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U. 8
Army Engineers
Ant
Finland
Berlin
Moscow
Benson Highway
Spain
Marras
Holland
Belgium
Valley Bank
Mexico City
Juarez
Torreon
San Luis Potosi
Lamsa Air Lines
Nogales
Sonora
Plaza and Internacional
Paso del Norte Hotel
el Paso
Texas
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