World War II Chronicle: June 27, 1943

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Last week we discussed the new body armor worn by Eighth Air Force bomber crews, which are already saving lives (see picture on page two)… Sports begin on page 19. The Washington Senators are within two games of first place in the American League, thanks to pitching from undefeated rookie right-hander Milo Candini (and former Yankee), who has won seven games. On the next page, Nationals reliever Ray Scarborough is about to be inducted into the U.S. Navy (picture on page 21)…

198th week of the war is summarized on page 29.

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Evening star. (Washington, D.C.), 27 June 1943. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1943-06-27/ed-1/