Bells Toll For The Soldier Dead In Annual Tribute
Current Comment by Harry Boyd recalls Hemingway and Donne as he marks a ceremony honoring dead soldiers. He cites Gettysburg San Juan Hill Argonne Omaha Beach and Okinawa, linking their sacrifices to American unity and ongoing duty to honor those who died and those with gold and blue stars at home.
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Gettysburg
San Juan Hill
Argonne
Omaha Beach
Okinawa
Gould Tonorrow
Yanks Drive Into Shuri Castle Fort on Okinawa
American Marines penetrated Shuri castle lining Okinawa’s defense in a fierce push across Na ha canal and Yonabaru positions. Company C Marines led the advance into the 16th century fortress with light resistance, while other units pressed along the Naha Yonaberu highway and toward Shuri as Japanese lines held firm in surrounding areas.
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Guam
Shuri
Okinawa
Leif Erickson
Shur
John H. Griebel
Hartford, Conn
Castle Griebel
Asato
Naha-Yonaberu
Seventh Infantry
Naha
Naha Canal
Vern Haugh Mand
First Marine Divsion
Wana Ridge
7Ith
96Th Army
Jaymese
Nauglind
Memorial Day Reflection on War Deaths and Future Hope
The speaker questions whether gains worth the soldier dead’s price can be realized and urges moving beyond past prejudices to embrace new ideas. The piece argues that honoring the dead also honors the living by pursuing bold innovation and ensuring successors are not delayed by ignorance or selfishness. It ends with a call to risk new mistakes rather than repeat old ones.
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Mankirde
Ike Expected in U S Within Month Visit Home in Abilene
Gen Eisenhower is believed to leave for the United States within a month to visit his home in Abilene Kansas. Observers say his departure may be delayed by ongoing negotiations with the Russians. The plan suggests talks are advanced enough to permit his absence.
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Eisenhower
United States
Abilene
Kaw
Clear Weather for C R Memorial Day in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids forecast calls for memorial day calm with partial cloudiness tonight and Thursday and showers possible tonight. Temperatures rise from 62 at 10 am to a 70 degree high on Tuesday while evenings cool to the mid 50s.
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Cedar Rapids
Memorial Day
Chambers
Tokyo Raids Destroyed 51 Square Miles
Maj. Gen. Curtis E. LeMay announced that 51.3 square miles of Tokyo have been destroyed in six incendiary B-29 raids. He said urban destruction covers about 45 percent of the city, with 75,000 to 110,000 people per square mile previously housed, and warned Japan of further devastation if the war continues.
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Guam
Curtis E. LeMay
Tokyo
LeMay
Yokohama
Japan
Tokyo Central Station
Kokusan Electric Company
Imperial Palace
21St Command
Food Rationing Forecast Through 1950
Washington AP Sen. Warner O NLY, chairman of the senate banking committee, said rationing and price controls on foods would be needed until about 1950. He added another year or so might be required to defeat Japan and prevent economic disruption, though an unexpected fall of Japan could alter the plan.
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Washington
Sen. Warner
Senate Banking Committee
Japan
Wagner
Memorial Day Bond Drive Stages First Million Dollar Day
Memorial Day sparked strong bond purchases as the seventh war loan drive reached a milestone with a one day total of 1,221,830 in war bonds. Linn County chairman George Hearn reported overall sales at 3,993,889 toward the 9,268,000 quota, with E bonds reaching 1,569,274 toward a 3,490,000 goal. The drive continues as more funds are sought to support the war effort.
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Linn County War Finance Committee
George Hearn
212 C. R. Men Dead In World War II
A wartime memorial notes 212 Cedar Rapids men have died in World War II, with 37 Linn County residents outside Cedar Rapids making the supreme sacrifice. The figures include those killed in action and in training, and those who died in service.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Plane Crash Injures Private on Barrage of Elm Trees
Private Donald S. Sigmund of Martelle and Lisbon was hospitalized in Cedar Rapids after his rented Aeronca trainer crashed into a yard three miles northeast of Lisbon. He suffered a compound fracture of a left leg and was described as in fairly good condition. The aircraft, valued at about 1600 dollars, was left at the scene for a Civil Aeronautics Administration investigator from Des Moines. Nearby, Mrs. Schlemme and her daughter watched as the plane clipped elms while approaching, damaging trees and barn doorway.
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Lisbon
Donald S. Sigmund
Martelle
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Fred Schlemme
Here
Ralph Horn
Des Moines
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Reds veto Ike bid to occupy Bornholm Island
Foreign Secretary Eden told the Commons that Soviet troops occupied Bornholm after Eisenhower’s offer to send a detachment to accept the German garrison’s surrender. Eden said the Russians landed May 9 for provisional occupation and that relations with local authorities were cordial. He also sought a list of Poles arrested by the Soviets, noting one charge was possession of a radio set.
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London
Eden
Commons
Bornholm
Red Army
Eisenhower
Sweden
Baltic
Germany
V. M. Molotov
San Francisco
Mary Martin in Critical Condition
New York AP report says actress Mary Martin is critically ill, announced by husband Richard Halliday. He notes she is expecting a December baby after a dog attack on her daughter caused a severe shock to Martin two weeks ago, contributing to her current condition.
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New York
Mary Martin
Richard Halliday
Halliday
Fisticuffs in House blamed on two elder reps
Washington report describes a disputed scuffle between Rep. John Taber and Rep. Clarence Cannon over a 2500 expense bill. Taber claims Cannon struck him. Cannon denies the incident, suggesting others may have caused the confusion. Taber says no action will be taken.
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Washington
House of Representatives
John Taber
R-N.y
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Missouri College
Cannon
Canon
Taber
Rankin
Hook
Capita of Syria Scene of Hot Battle
A scrambled report from Beirut describes heavy fighting in Damascus with French air support and Syrian government clashes near the capital. The piece notes French barracks attacked, civilian casualties, and international responses amid Anglo American pressure and tensions with France over Syria policy.
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Syria
Panawua
Beniwea
Wedresdse
Demanus
Damascus
Nike
Batan Wa
Smukei
Watly
Va Tig Jamerican
Beit Mss
Rand
Ameruanm Cic
Riiautue & Winia
Jordan
Shocked widow remarries after memory lapse in war death
CHICAGO AP Mrs Nar lene Pollock Wons seeks annulment of marriage to Emil Wons 24 after learning her first husband Pvt Paul Pollock 21 died in Germany October 1944. She says she married Wons February 26 1945 two months after learning of Pollock’s death and only then realized the second marriage.
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Chicago
Narlene Pollock Wons
Emil Wons
Wons
15000 Needed for Ship Repair Task
Secretary of Navy Forrestal said ongoing damage to American surface ships in Pacific operations created an urgent need for 15000 skilled ship repair workers on the west coast. The call underscores wartime maintenance demands and manpower shortages facing the Navy.
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Washington
Secretary of Navy
Forrestal
Pacific
Report on Gestapo Guards Executed in Various Locations
A wartime dispatch reports executions of Gestapo guards and mentions trials. It references German personnel from camps and investigations in Flensburg and Deramare with officials noting sanctioned actions by authorities.
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London
Deramare
Boa
Autiary
Flensburg
Fat Sun
Calion
Alces Sa
Oticiciaia
Senate Appropriations Panel Advances State Aid Plan
A Senate appropriations committee approved a state aid plan amid debate over funding levels and implementation steps. The measure targets education and public services, aiming to bolster community programs and infrastructure.
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