Damage Done At Southampton By Nazi Planes
Nazi air raid on Southampton last night caused damage and casualties though planes were few. Two German aircraft were shot down by anti aircraft fire and two by RAF fighters over bases in France and the Low Countries.
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Southampton
London
English Channel
France
Dunkerque
Emden
Germany
Britain
RAF
Low Countries
Air Ministry
Allied Hope For Second Front Blighted In Libya Crisis
London reports a military disaster in Libya believed to jeopardize Allied plans for a second front this year. Analysts warn Tobruk fall and Rommel’s armored strength may extend the war, with Auchinleck’s Eighth Army facing a decisive clash within 60 days and Churchill expected to face criticism in Parliament.
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London
Tobruk
Claude Auchinleck
Eighth
Erwin Rommel
Siwa
Giarabub
Rommel
Britain
Roosevelt Says War End Shapes Freedom or Slavery
President Roosevelt told the National Conference of Governors in Asheville that future living standards will be decided by work sacrifice and armed force. He stressed civilian defense, selective service, rationing, price control, and cooperation with war agencies as essential to victory.
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Asheville
N. C
Roosevelt
National Conference of Governors
Governors’ Conference
United States
Churchill Sends Cheering Note to Stalin on Anniversary
London reports Prime Minister Churchill sent a message to Joseph Stalin on the first anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Russia. He pledged united struggle with the Soviet Union and Allied powers, aided by the United States, and praised Soviet defense, guerrillas, and civilians. He warned of continued effort as Britain moved into its fourth year in the war.
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London
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Russia
United States
Six Frozen to Death in Brazil News Item
Six people froze to death while sleeping in Porto Alegre parks and streets as temperatures dropped to 21.2F in interior towns. The city sat about 30 degrees below the equator. A black and white dog named Shep is reported missing and tear lines remain.
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Porto Alegre
Brazil
Porto Porto Alegre
Reorganization Of War Board Is Expected Soon
Washington reports a complete WPB overhaul likely this week. The changes aim to tighten WPB with military strategy and shift toward standardized equipment and closer coordination with British and American fronts. Officials say dollar a year critics will not drive the plan.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Res Cme
Nelson
Army and Navy Chiefs of Staff
Oliver Lyttelton
United Nations
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Gene
Versity
Business Administration
George
D.-Ga
Georgia
Ceer
Iefe
Heavy Shower Brings 0.61 Inch Rain at Laboratory
Early this morning a heavy shower produced 0.61 inch of precipitation at the laboratory. The rain was accompanied by strong winds and some lightning.
Handley Cadet Corps Asked to Help Collect Rubber
Ben Belchie of the Junior Board of Trade requested aid from the Handley Cadet Corps to assist in a rubber collection drive. The effort aims to gather materials for wartime needs and mobilize youth in community service.
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Handley Cadet Corps
Ben Belchie
Junior Board of Trade
Madeline Webb Begins Life Term For Complicity
New York reports Madeline Webb a 29 year old raven haired model from a small town began a life sentence for participating in the murder of Flora Susan Reich a wealthy refugee. She was escorted by a police matron to Grand Central Station for a train to Westfield State Prison Bedford Hills.
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New York
Madeline Webb
Flora Susan Reich
Grand Central Station
Westfield State Prison
Bedford Hills
Non-Residents Warned To Leave Hawaiian Area
Lieut General Delos C. Emmons urged all non residents to evacuate the Hawaiian islands. He warned the Midway victory created false security and cautioned the enemy could return with force and all weapons. Emmons stressed civilians especially non resident women and children must leave promptly.
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Honoluludu
United States
Delos C. Emmons
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Emmons
Hawaiian Department
U. S. Army
Midway
Governor Darden Speaks July 9 at Front Royal
Gov Colgate Darden delivers remarks in Front Royal on July 9 as part of a statewide outreach event. The visit highlights state policy goals and regional concerns.
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Darden
Front Royal
Secret WWII Talks Between Roosevelt and Churchill Continue
White House says secret conferences between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill are ongoing day and night. Stephen Early reports progress as both leaders and military, naval, and air advisors confer, with a joint statement anticipated only after they reach a public-ready point.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
White House
United Nations
Stephen Early
Honor Roll To Be Paced On City Hall Lawn
It was announced today that the Winchester Frederick Honor Roll of men in the service is being prepared by the Junior Chamber. The Star will be located on the City Hall lawn.
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Virginia
City Hall
Winchester-Frederick
See
Dutch Guerrilla Leaders Continue Fight in Indies
An Allied communique says a top Dutch guerrilla commander who led resistance against Japan in the Netherlands East Indies visited Australia and returned to his forces. He reports ongoing hit and run raids and notes Japanese forces remain coastal, avoiding inland clashes and sometimes sending messages to urge surrender.
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Netherlands East Indies
Australia
Winchester Frederic k Game and Fish Protective Association Meeting
An important Winchester Frederick Game and Fish Protective Association meeting is set for Tuesday night at Bo'c courthouse. The agenda includes planning two Minute Men units, one for the city and one for the countryside, to be available in case of emergencies.
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Winchester-Frederick Game and Fish Protective Association
Bo’c
Eees
General Stilwell's Mother Dead
Mrs. Mary Peene Stilwell, 83, mother of Lieut Gen Joseph W Stilwell, chief of staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek and United Nations commander in China, died at her home after a 10 day illness in Yonkers. General Stilwell was notified by cable after visiting her before leaving for the Orient.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Mary Peene Stilwell
Joseph W. Stilwell
Chiang Kai-Shek
United Nations
China Area
Stilwell
Orient
Cable
German forces storm Sevastopol enclose Russians on north
German troops pressed hard in Sevastopol, storming houses along Severnaya Bay and surrounding Russian units. On the southern front, Romanian and German troops breached the defense belt, capturing fortified hills amid heavy artillery and anti air fire as AXIS corps advance.
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Berlin
Severnaya Bay
Sevastopol
Axis Push Into Egypt Threatens Middle East Front
Axis African corps advance from Tobruk eastward toward Egypt as Rommel's forces press the British line along the frontier. RAF torpedo planes hit enemy ships south of Cape Bon while assault forces strike at transport and landing grounds.
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Tobruk
Libya
Eighth Army
Egypt
United Nations
Middle East
Rome
Rommel
RB. A. F
Cape Bon
Tunisia
Sicily-Libya
Azeiz
Sidi Azeiz
Fort Capuzzo
Sidi Barrani
Fuka
Green Light For Gasoline Probe
Congressional quarters predicted abandonment of nationwide gasoline rationing plans as administration aides signaled approval for a five member Senate committee with a $5000 appropriation to investigate gasoline and fuel oil shortages and delivery methods for ordinary use.
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Washington
Maloney
D.-Conn
City And County Brevities Tragedy After Visit in Fairmont
The year old son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Harbaugh and their daughter Claudia traveled from Winchester to Milton Pa with Mrs Harbaugh and daughter visiting her mother in Fairmont West Virginia. Two minutes before reaching Mrs Harbaughs home she died. It is believed she was stricken with apoplexy after falling on stairs.
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Mrs
Joshua
Wee
Harbaugh
Alfred Chapman
Fairmont
W. Va
Mr. Harbaugh
Milton
Tobruk Surrender and Axis Advance Across Fronts
The white flag over Tobruk signals Axis victory and a major strategic shift in Libya and beyond. Axis forces claim occupation of Tobruk and movement toward the Egyptian frontier while British units dig in along the frontier. The Berlin report also claims German forces sunk British coastal craft and freighters, with British torpedo boats and mine sweepers lost at sea.
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Channel
Berlin
Tobruk
Libya
Rome
Hitler Command
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