Russia Admits Some Gains Are Being Made By Nazi Forces
Moscow reports that after repelling a German onslaught at Sevastopol defenders counter attacked and gained some positions. A midnight communique notes fierce fighting east of Kharkov with no major changes, while Red Star says gains by Russians are offset by continuing German pressure.
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Russia
Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Crimean
Sevastopol
Ukraine
Fedor von Bock
Kharkov
von Bock
Red Star
Remember Pearl Harbor Echoes in Coral Sea Battle
American fliers recalling Pearl Harbor pushed bombers toward Tulagi Harbor on May 4 as a prelude to the Coral Sea clash. They claim two heavy cruisers, three light cruisers, two destroyers and two transports were sunk, with a seaplane tender and another transport possibly lost.
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Pearl Harbor
T. H
Ee Bet
Lexington sinks after Coral Sea battle Japanese losses rise
The Lexington, a 33,000 ton U S aircraft carrier, sank after an internal explosion during the Coral Sea action. Navy figures indicate 92 percent of the crew were rescued, with fewer than 200 lost from about 2300 aboard. The battle cost Japan multiple ships and crippled a larger armada.
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Lexington
Coral Sea
Japan
Washington
United States
Austriia
Navy
Sims
Winchester urges send off for inductees before military boards
MA WINCHESTER notes a selectee inducted months ago discusses the civilian military life gap that begins when the soldier boards a bus or train for muster. He argues for a send-off or community gesture to show public appreciation and avoid indifference, urging home efforts between now and the muster.
AwningListing for Porch and Windows
Used awnings advertised for porch windows and terrace. Dial 1843 39 E Pinal ait read as 4-10 Tue Fri 1 p 1 f. Household goods listed under Stanley Hart Admr Mrs a J Hart. (6-6-9-10-11-12-Ip-5t)
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Dial
Ee Wintiotes Road
Stanley Hart
Admr
A J. Hart
Winchester Honor Roll project starts data gathering
At a meeting of the Junior Board of Trade honor roll committee plans were set to compile a complete list of Winchester and Frederick county men in military service. The effort seeks public support and cooperation to create an accurate, permanent record for families and future generations.
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Board of Trade
Winchester
Frederick County
Reinforcements May Be Speeded To Pacific Keys
Reinforcements may be sent to western Pacific bases and key points after the Midway victory. The defeat of Japan reduces invasion risk of the U S mainland and frees defense forces for urgent use elsewhere. Air power at Midway showed dive bombers torpedo planes fighters and heavy bombers as essential.
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Pearl
Western Pacific
Pacific
Midway
United States
Two English Visitors Among Handley Diploma Recipients
Wester Virginia hosts the 942 graduates of Handley High School as 122 seniors prepare to receive diplomas tonight. Among them are two English visitors noted for their wartime experiences and scholarship.
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Wester
Handley
Winchester
Handley Twirlers Shine With Drum Majorettes at Mount Hebron
Handley High School and McIlwee’s Municipal Bands gain recognition for skilled performances by three drum majorettes Eva Carper June Olinger and Waterman and drum major Carlyn Racey. The quartet demonstrated baton twirling during the student pilgrimage to Mount Hebron in Barr Studio photos.
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Handley High School
MclIlwee
L. Tor
Eva Carper
June Olinger
Oo Waterman
Placen
Carlyn Racey
Mount Hebron
Barr
122 Diplomas To Be Awarded At Handley Tonight
Handley High School will award 122 diplomas at 8 o'clock this evening in the auditorium. A morning ceremony paused at Mt. Hebron cemetery to honor Judge John Handley and John Kerr with bouquets. Wayne Whitham will present the class gift to Joe Harry, and Gail Robinson will pass leadership to Tevious Bailey as the Glee Club and school orchestra perform.
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Wayne Whitham
Joe Harry
Gail Robinson
Tevious Bailey
Glee Club
Gwendolyn Hughes
Harold Anderson
Maurice Blosser
Richard Boyd
Julian Buncutter
Raymond Burke
Harry Butler
Douglas Butler
Morris Cather
John G. Chambers
Bar
Axis Claim Many Enemy Killed In Desert Drive
Italian broadcasts report Axis forces killed about 1000 Free French and British troops and captured over 2000 near Bir Hacheim in Libya. The attack, aided by air power, led to the occupation of the oasis town with heavy losses to the opposing forces.
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Axis
Rome
Bir Hacheim
Comene
Bir
Peach Tate
Intensive Drive For Old Rubber To Start Monday
President Roosevelt announced a nationwide intensive campaign to collect old scrap rubber from June 15 to June 22. He urged Americans to search basements attics and yards for discarded rubber and co operate with 400000 filling stations serving as depots. Stations will pay one cent per pound and be reimbursed by the government.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ee Eitusls
Hawaiian Aerial Commander Is Lost Near Midway
Major General Clarence L. Tinker, commander of the Hawaiian air forces, is missing after leading a bombing flight near Midway on June 7. Search efforts by air and sea found no trace of his bomber, with the last sighting an aircraft descending toward the sea.
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Washington
War Department
Clarence L. Tinker
Midway
Tinker
Army Air General
Herbert A. Dargue
Harold H. George
Army Air Forces
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Delos Co. Emmons
Treasury Receipts Expenditures and Debt Report
Treasury status shows June receipts of 67 million 027 thousand 70 dollars and 70 cents and expenditures of 202 million 675 thousand 701 dollars and 63 cents. Total debt previous day stands at 196 million 158 thousand 869 dollars and 9 cents. For sale Montmorency East Piccadilly.
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Washington
the Treasury
Decisive Blow In War Predicated On Bold Invasion
United States Britain and Russia unite as never before to launch a second front in western Europe. Allies aim to strike a decisive year with invasion while Hitler masss legions for Russia. RAF raids and British commando actions bolster coastal defenses as plans unfold.
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London
United States
Britain
Russia
Europe
Washington
Moscow
Hitler
Royal Navy
RAF
Channel
Lish Channel
Speer
Wartime price rise announced for The Star newspaper
The Star states that due to wartime priorities and rising costs, advertising revenue declines with plant conversions and rationing. To sustain operations the paper will raise subscriptions effective Monday with a new annual rate of 3.50 dollars and city carrier rate set to 15 cents weekly per year.
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Star
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