Faith in Policy of U N C L O to Write Peace Charter
A San Francisco message quotes Secretary of State Stettinius saying U N C L O will craft a democratic peace charter based on Dumbarton Oaks, with strong anti aggression and economic social aims. He notes the Argentina admission does not equal endorsement, urges Argentina to meet Mexico City commitments, laments Poland representation, and promises U S influence with Britain and Russia to push Yalta terms and provisional government reorganization.
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A.A.P
San Francisco
E. Stettinius
U.n.c.lo
Dumbarton Oaks
United States
Argentina
Mexico City
Poland
Yalta
Britain
Russia
Mr. Stettinius
Continued wartime collaboration and postwar aims
Fragmentary text argues for continued wartime collaboration and outlines postwar goals. Emphasizes German demilitarization, lasting peace, and a strong international framework. Mentions five permanent Security Council members and unanimity as key to enforcing peace and preventing aggression.
World Organization and U S Peace Question
The text discusses the peace charter and the role of the United States in building a world order to prevent war. It cites San Francisco, the World Organisation, and the need for a constitutional basis for global coexistence. It argues sovereignty is not absolute and urges U S leadership to avoid retreat into isolation.
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Japan
Yana Sroposain Tay
Semarery
World Organization
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Linitea
Peace
Vonsyire
Realisa
Congress
Beart Harbour
Unites States
America
Allies organize postwar German occupancy and displacements
A Times correspondent reports North Germany under Military Government as Allied forces rebalance occupation and displace Germans and other evacuees. Thousands of displaced personnel, prisoners, and civilians move to Britain and France while German workers are slated for disbandment and reclassification as control lines tighten. Violent chaos ends gradually as order forms from Hamburg to Schleswig and the Baltic.
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Tepst- Hallon
Nome
21St Army Group
Norimes Seiend
Germany
Tanks Advance Through Munster in 1945 Push
U.S. tanks from a battalion with the 17th Airborne Division and Allied forces push forward through Munster Germany a battle scarred town fifty miles north of Wesel near the Rhine. The region was cleared of enemy forces on April 5 1945 according to the Office of War Information.
Japanese Air Attacks Off Okinawa Reported
New York May 28 Allied shipping off Okinawa sustained damage from Japanese air attacks on May 27 and 28. One light unit sunk, about 12 light units and auxiliaries damaged, and roughly 77 enemy planes reportedly destroyed. Forward lines across Okinawa made gains with Sixth Marines seizing areas west of the canal near Naha, and Seventh Division advancing near Ozato and Mari hills. Heavy fighting persisted around Shuri as operations continued.
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Mari Hills
Tera Kamisato
Shuri
Perimetes
Diplomats Seek to Avert More Trouble in Syria
Dated May 29 in Lorea diplomats push to ease Syria tensions. Jamil Bey hosts British and American ministers with Lebanese PM Abdul Karameh as Syrian cabinet meets amid diplomatic developments. U S officials urge France Lebanon and Syria to restrain actions and pursue a non discriminatory path to independence. Reports note France has recognized special Levant interests while calls grow for a three power agreement to guarantee Lebanon and Syria independence.
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Syria
Reuter
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Abdul Karameh
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New York Times
Washington
JC. Grew
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France
Lebanon
Britain
America
Levant
Heavy raid on Yokohama devastates northern oil zones
May 39 reports a Super Fortress raid on Yokohama dropping about 1268 tons of incendiaries. Targets included northeast oil facilities, central docks, and south commercial districts. Mustangs from Tyapime accompanied bombers. Tokyo radio says Yokohama suffered considerable damage. 30 planes shot down and 40 damaged.
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York
New York
Guam
Tyalime
Ie Tokio Radio
Yokohama
Greece and Japan Reclaim War Volunteers and Prisoners
Greece and Japan announce mobilization for the Pacific war and outline plans to raise Greek volunteer corps funded by Allied nations. American planners report 30,000 prisoners evacuated from Germany aboard ships while over 1,400 planes were used in operations. The peak exodus occurred on May 10 with 36,224 prisoners freed.
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France
England
America
al Ahips
Germany
Sydney Fatality Hits Servicemen in Exercise Route
On a Sydney street an out of control car plowed into a group of service members during an exercise. Ten men were struck, many suffered broken limbs, and seven ambulances plus three military ambulances rushed the injured to a military hospital. Police arrived as witnesses described the car skidding and a chaotic scene with civilians aiding victims.
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Mondaugh
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Linder
Reid
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U S Judge in London Discusses War Crimes Trials
Justice Robert Jackson arrives in London to coordinate Allied plans for war crimes trials. U S negotiators report progress on preparing America’s portion of international cases, seeking swift action while reconciling differing wartime laws.
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Robert Jackson
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War Crimes Commission
United States
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Frameworth
Maines
Two Men Charged After Fatal Car Incident in Sydney
Sydney May 24 Sylvester Danie Murray and Joan Cart Pacrell were charged after a car incident that killed two soldiers and injured 30 others. Sergeant Movican said the car damaged rear ranks at 8 o'clock Monday night as 108 soldiers were marching. Accused remanded, bail refused.
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Sylvester Danie Murray
Motor Suiver
Joan Cart Pacrell
Movican
US bomber plant ceasing soon amid war production cuts
A wartime notice states the Joint Army War Production Board will wind down Ford Motor Company plant operations near Willow Run, with production of nearly 8000 bombers halted by June.
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Sa Ford Expany
Belgian Fascist Leader Refused Extradition
London May 28 1968 AP. The Spanish Government refused to extradite Leon Degrelle leader of Belgian fascists. The refusal cited his offences as political rather than sanctuary concerns. Reports from Brussels quoted by a Paris correspondent describe the issue as political.
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Peuter
Brussels
Degrille
Releases From Armed Forces Hopeful for July Transfers
Canberea May 29 ministers are hopeful of faster releases from the armed forces than previously anticipated. The Acting Foreign Minister J B Chifley hopes to state a policy on manpower later. War Committee and Advisory War Council discussed plans to release Royal Air Force and Army personnel beginning in July, with gradual increases through the year and priority for outlying areas and food production.
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Australia
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de Faiuis
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RAAP
Typhus Outbreak Reports in Paris and Australia
Fragmented report notes a Paris typhus outbreak with 66 cases and deportee issues. It cites government efforts to curb the disease, medical provisions, and worker resistance to vaccines. Separate items mention Australia to receive army releases from the UK and RAAF, with timing tied to force reductions and ongoing operations in various theatres.
Trouble in Palestine sparks student demonstrations in London
In London on May 20, reports say about 1300 Arab students protested in the streets over the crisis in Palestine. The unrest followed a strike by students at a high school, connected to ongoing tensions with Syria and Lebanon.
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Eld
Palestine
U boats near ready for attack in Atlantic shipping
London May 28 AAP reports that right after and allegedly flamable U boats were near ready to attack Atlantic shipping with unprecedented underwater endurance and torpedo load. The Daily Mail says they could stay submerged for weeks and move at higher speeds to shadow convoys. Defects delayed sea trials but defenses were planned and protective measures developed.
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Daily Mail
Spera
Nedia
IBM
DUD R.A.F. Bombs Dealt With IX Hamburg
London reports a misfired R A F bomb incident near Hamburg with casualties and damage. The May 2 wire note explains the blast caused by saturated charges and mentions Allied air operations and naval responses.
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R.A.F
Hamburg
British drive toward Mombay war zone update May 2
British forces press on in the Okinawa theater with naval gunfire and aerial actions. Reports indicate American and Allied units advance across strategic positions as the Japanese defenses show strain. The 28th Division and other units concentrate near key harbors while air bases receive close support as the campaign nears a critical phase.
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Yonabueu
Bersur
Damage to Tirpitz and Luftwaffe Losses in RAF Raid
A damaged fragment outlines a Royal Air Force bombing raid on the German battleship Tirpitz. It notes a German ship damaged by a bomber, with details of a 22000 ton target and subsequent German responses. The report mentions the raid’s timing and aftermath, including ship status and crew concerns.
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Taku Stradua
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Pelsue
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