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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
5
A British naval officer described Tobruk’s fall after two days of German dive-bomber strikes. He witnessed Stukas over Tobruk harbor as tanks and armored cars attacked, ships hit by shells, and demolition squads destroying assets before evacuation.
Washington reports John L. Lewis plans a sweeping move to take over the AFL and build a unified labor power. District 50 expands into dairy by products cosmetics and barbering as part of a broader organizational push led by Denny Lewis.
Secretary Knox orders a 45 day halt on new Navy civilian hires and reassigns staff to improve efficiency. Navy civilian personnel drop to about 17 000 from 17 500 as red tape is shaved and performance improved. Analysts say a nationwide freeze could save millions and reduce salaries by over 100 000 if applied to other wartime agencies.
An estimate says over a million dollars yearly is spent on treatments for piles. Peterson's Ointment promises quick relief from itching and irritation with 35 cents per box or 60 cents in a tube with applicator. Money back if not relieved.
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