Small Scale Racing Returns to California
In California racing resumes August 1 after eight months without activity. The State Racing Commission licenses John W. Marchbank to run a 45 day meeting at the Pleasanton county fair track in Alameda county, a small scale meet compared to Santa Anita and other rich stakes.
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Los Angeles
Californa
State Racing Commission
John W. Marchbank
San Francisco
Pleasanton County Fair Track
Alameda County
Senate Probers Fault W P B Delays in War Production
The Senate committee leveled sharp criticism at the War Production Board for damaging delay in converting civilian industries to war use. It urged organizational and personnel changes and cited Guthrie’s charges about dollar a year men impeding the program. The report accused Philip Reed of lacking action to maximize private industry conversion.
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W.P.B
Truman
Lj i
W. PB
Robert P. Guthrie
Businss
Senate
Guthrie
Bureau of Industry
House
Philip D. Reed
W. P.B. Bureau of Industry
Reed
General Electric Company
O.P.M
British and Axis clash as Tobruk defense stiffens
Allied countermeasures face pressure on the Tobruk front as Axis armored columns push toward the perimeter. Soviet fronts report heavy fighting around Sevastopol and Kharkov with German advances limited. U S strength in the Pacific grows as Nimitz notes rising air and sea power, while China reports Japan tightening its supply lines toward Chungking.
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Reuters Oo 2
Oead Hs
Aude Auchinleck
Tobruk
Eas
el Adem
Ain el Gazala
Russia
Sevastopol
Kharkov
Belgium
Holland
France
Crimean
Ukraine
Stockholm
United States
Red Army
Kharvok
Fedor von Bock
St. Nazaire
Britain
U.S
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Midway Island
Coral Sea
China
Chekiang- Kiangsi
Pon
Chungking
Siberia
Military Focuses Reinforcement of Air Strength in Asia
The report notes a concentration on strengthening air power in the China and Burma theaters. It highlights intensified air operations, aircraft deployment, and strategic air support for campaigns in these regions.
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China
Burma
Maneuvers Outline Across Army Corps Training Areas
The plan lists corps level maneuvers with dates and locations to avoid overlap. Second Army Corps runs July 138 to September 6 in the Carolina area. Eighth Army Corps trains August 3 to September 20 in Louisiana. First Army Corps August 17 to October 11 in Carolina. Seventh Army Corps August 24 to October 18 in the desert training center. Third Army Corps September 14 to November 8 at Camp Forrest Tennessee. Fourth Army Corps September 21 to November 8 in Louisiana.
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Stimson Safts
Second Army Corps
Carolina
Eighth Army Corps
Louisiana
First Army Corps
Seventh Army Corps
Desert Training Center
Third Army Corps
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Fourth Army Corps
Real Blaze Destroys Produce, Blacksmith Shops in Luray
Fire destroyed a Blue Ridge Produce Company shop owned by James Bradford and damaged part of Bud Kibler's blacksmith shop in Luray Virginia at 2 a m. estimated losses run about 1500 dollars. Firefighters also fought 18 imaginary blazes during a 30 minute blackout.
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Luray
Blue Ridge Produce Company
James Bradford
Bud Kibler
Main Street
Threat of Jap Attacks Lessened
Weather was clear and officials say reports from Midway and the Aleutians give a general picture of the outcome. Navy and War Department leaders acknowledge confusion over exact ships hit and unit types as they study incoming reports.
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Army
Navy
Midway
Aleutians
War Department
Blackout reports praise city and county officers
Reports from Frederick County patrols show near total compliance with blackout rules. Sheriff Bywaters and Deputy De Haven were in the Ga inesboro and Northwestern Grade areas, with state troopers Howard Mitchell and Williams on highway patrols. Chief air warden E P Browning praised citizen cooperation and noted minor infractions likely to be addressed. For sale foundation garments available via phone 5710.
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Frederick County
Bywaters
Gainesboro
Bob DeHaven
Howard, Mitchell
Williams
E. P. Browning
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California
Davis Cleaners
N. Dock St
Civil Service
Winchester Business College
DIAL
Clara Fultz Bentz
Legget’s
Columbia
Ort
Panama
Essley
Bonaire
B. C
D. Ather
Better Values” Dept
Winchester
N. Loudoun St
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