Nimitz reports action against Japanese fleet in Marianas
American carrier planes attacked a strong Japanese fleet between Luzon and Saipan on Monday in the first day of an operation that could develop into a decisive naval battle. Nimitz said enemy losses and American losses have not yet been assessed and promised more details as available.
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Japan
Marianas
Palau
Pacific
Saipan
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Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Midway
Luzon
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Fifth Fleet
Raymond A. Spruance
Santa Cruz
United States
Magicienneau
Nafutan Point
Berlin
Nippon
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Tokyo Radio
U. S
Guam
Aslito
Saipan Southern Half Falls To U S Forces
Washington AP reports American troops have captured the southern half of Saipan as forward lines push from Magicienne Bay to Garapan. Admiral Nimitz says artillery, bombers, and naval shells target Japanese strongholds while rear units suppress pockets of resistance and airfields on Tinian are bombarded.
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Washington
Saipan
Pacific
Marianas
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Magicienne Bay
Garapan
Nimitz
Lyttelton Apology Over Pearl Harbor Comment Sparks Debate
British war production minister Captain Oliver Lyttelton faced scrutiny after an interpolation at a luncheon was cited as accusing the United States of prodding Japan into Pearl Harbor. He issued a personal apology to the House of Commons and clarified the remark was a misexpression not an intention. US officials and press leaders rejected the assertion.
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London
House of Commons
Oliver Lyttelton
United States
Britain
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Lyttelton
American Chamber of Commerce
Eric Hawkins
New York Herald Tribune
Virgil Pinkley
United Press
America
Hull Denounces Lyttelton Remark On War Provocation
Secretary Cordell Hull condemned Oliver Lyttelton's assertion that the United States provoked Japan into war calling the remark entirely in error. Lyttelton later amended his statement saying it should not imply Japan was forced to war. Hull stressed the United States showed aid to Britain before entering war and its sympathies.
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Washington
Oliver Lyttelton
United States
Japan
Cordell Hull
Lyttelton
America
Britain
Whisky Making During August Is Authorized
The War Production Board authorized a temporary resumption of domestic whisky production for August. Between 20 and 25 million gallons of 190 proof alcohol will be released, enabling distillers to make 40 to 50 million gallons of 86 to 90 proof whisky during the August holiday. The move follows Rubber Director Dewey’s note that industrial alcohol needs would be about 20 million gallons less than forecast for 1944 and about 30 million less than 1945.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
WPT
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Bradley Dewey
Silver Star Awarded to Major Charles B. Claypool
The War Department announced Major Charles B. Claypool of Cedar Rapids Iowa received the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Humboldt Bay Dutch New Guinea on April 23 1944. Further details of the action were not disclosed.
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Washington
War Department
Charles B. Claypool
Cedar Rapids
Humboldt Bay
Dutch New Guinea
Coe College Graduate Major Claypool Military Service Record
Native of Shenandoah Massachusetts Claypool earned a reserve officer's commission from Coe College in 1936. He entered active duty in 1940 serving at Fort Benning Camp Roberts Camp Edwards and Camp Ord and with an army amphibious engineers unit in Australia. He starred in football and track at Coe and later coached at Terrilla. His wife resides at 1222 Second Avenue SE.
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Coe College
Fort Benning
Coe
Terrilla
Major Claypool
Second Avenue' SE
Massive Allied Air Raid Pounds Berlin in Major Bombing
More than 2,000 American Liberators Fortresses and fighters participated in a large raid on Berlin and surrounding areas. Official reports say 43 bombers and 15 fighters were missing after the attack, with heavy bombers also striking Basdorf and other targets.
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A.E.F
Berlin
United States Air Headquarters
London
Europe
James H. Doolittle
Eighth Air Force
United States
Eighth
Ninth Air Forces
Basdorf
Germany
Supreme Headquarters
Pas de Calais
France
R.A.F
Mezidon
Chartres
Rambouillet
Caen
Paris
Normandy
Linn County Bond Quota Reaches 2.86 Million
Bond quota for Linn County stands at 2,860,800 with sales to date. Authorities report ongoing efforts to meet the target as officials monitor progress and public participation.
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Linn County
Yanks Near Cherbourg Docks in Street Fights
Allied forces push through Cherbourg suburbs advancing to within a mile of the docks. American troops aided by heavy artillery and air strikes assault Fort du Roule and Fort Octeville as Cherbourg falls appears imminent.
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Cherbourg
Port’s Docks
HDQ
A.E.F
United States
Normandy
Fort du Roule
Fort Octeville
Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
France
St. Martin le Greard
Acqueville
Cherbourge
There'll Be a Parade If It Doesn't Rain
Frank Nye writes a lighthearted note about a planned parade weather permitting with local civic anticipation and humor.
War bond drive in Cedar Rapids gains cautious momentum
War loan efforts in Cedar Rapids proceed with optimism from Co-Chairmen B. T. Perrine and George Hearn at the Linn county war finance committee. Despite weather setbacks, the campaign stays set for the planned bond doins tonight and Thursday at the Merchants National Bank building.
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Cedar Rapids
War Bond
Merchants National Bank
B. T. Perrine
George Hearn
Linn County War Finance Committee
Parade Weathered by Rain Promises Biggest Linn County Night
In Linn county a parade kicks off at 7 30 p m as crowds endure rain. Special Events Chairman Orville Rennie predicts the largest most spectacular parade yet and vows the rain will not stop the effort for troops overseas. A sendoff for over 100 servicemen follows with a free concert and dance at the Coliseum. Meanwhile heavy fighting continues in Normandy with Allied forces pushing toward Cherbourg after capturing nearby towns and facing stiff German defenses amid rough seas and poor weather.
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Third Avenue SE
Special Events
Orville Rennie
Ol’ Sol
Rennie
Linn County
Armed Services
Paga
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