Tobruk Vets Secure 4 Borneo Toeholds Inland Drive
Australian and American forces landed at four Borneo locations including Labuan and Brunei bay with MacArthur and Kenney ashore within hours. Allied ships and planes bombarded defenses as Japanese forces offered light resistance. Fronts opened along Labuan, Muara, and Brooketon with rapid advances and captured towns, while a largely desert-trained Australian unit pressed inland.
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Tobruk
Borneo
Mantsa
Australia
Brome Key
British North Barnes
MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
George C. Kenney
Africa
Exiweird
Wan
Beecher
Labuan Ieland
Brunei Bay
Singapore
Muara
Alee
Brooketon Town
Labuan
Isler
Brunet Bey
Associated
Stamens Hutcheson
Barnes
Oterans
Victoria
Laboan
Surshipa
Fand
Timbalal
Bay Ares
Hutcheson
Marmion
Buckner Demands Okinawa Foe Quit Surrender Now
General Buckner of the U S 10th Army urged the Japanese commander on Okinawa to surrender unconditionally as American forces pressed a southern front push. He noted two shrinking pockets and warned annihilation unless capitulation occurred, with about 13 000 Japanese remaining on the island amid intense fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Pacific
Adm
Chenier
W. Nimitz
Yaejn—Dake
5Th Division
Tokyo
Japan
East
China
Det
Dietaiiryal
16Th Army
1Si Diviaan
I Boys
Tihi
Oath
Three-State Hunt For Jackson Prison Escapees
Police in three states pursue two convicts who escaped Jackson prison by hiding in empty shells and a truck. Suspects are Charles Langdon, 37, jailed for first degree murder, and Leo Maloney, 32, serving 40 to 60 years for armed robbery. Authorities traced the getaway to a truck driven by Herold Lemb as it left the stamping plant at 9:36 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Charles Langdon
Leo Maloney
Jemet Stark
Tren
Herold Lemb
Grand Rapids
Lambbo
Sanvine
Lentey
Mich
Jancing
Tania
World League Given Teeth in New UN Charter Plan
At San Francisco on June 11 the United Nations conference voted by acclamation to establish a world league with power to attack economic ills and wage peace. A second commission will draft a section of a world charter shaping a security council to enforce sanctions or armed force, with collective measures ready for action.
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Beyrouth
Syria
Lebanon
Levant
Edward Grigg
Middle
Ext
Alan
Paris
France
Briain
Damascus
Deaics Britsh
Edward
Oliva Roget
Syst
San Francisco
United Nations Conference Commission
Commissson
Social and Economic Council
Security Council
Atk
Joseph Patii
Bonconur
United Nations
Britain
Russia
China
United States
Council
Navy announces loss of four vessels in combat action
The Navy reported four ships damaged with heavy casualties after battles near Okinawa. Destroyers Long Beach and Dexter sustained dozens of dead and wounded, while auxiliary ship LSM and high speed transport suffered further casualties as Jananese forces resisted. Tokyo and Japan’s homeland faced renewed air raids as Allied forces pressed the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Ohianne
Teef
Minging Ac
Longabaw
Deexter
Matern
Prague radio cites Bormann capture and planned trial
The Prague radio quoted by the Allied press reported Martin Bormann captured and to be tried. The broadcast, heard by the FCC, attributed the claim to a Nazi leadership change with Eduard Beneš in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bormann
Prague Radio
Martin Berecon
FCC
Eduard Benes
Bormans
Modelt
Adel Wiitler
Nez Party
Berlin Torch Singer Spurs Postwar Rebirth Song
A Berlin night club performances feature a torch singer delivering a postwar anthem about Berlin rising again. The Dixieland styled tune “Berlin Will Rise Again” imagines a city revived near the Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gates while audiences respond with hopeful, emotional reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Milter
Wong Hed
Leon
der Komiker
The
Gertul
Syulis
Brandenburg Gates
Air Power Seen as Best Security by Congress
Washington hearing on peacetime conscription drew opposition from figures including former Navy Secretary Daniels who argued air power and volunteer forces suffice. Witnesses warned compulsory training threatens freedoms and would fail to build true preparedness, urging stronger air and naval forces instead.
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Congress
Ormer Navy
Washington, Sang
Josephus Daniels
Urghig
Mda
Raleigh
N.C
Navy
Daniels
Rompul- Nancy
Daniel
Isvara
Iad
Eden Tan
Johanna Jindlar O
New York
Evnl Pewvetil World
A. Dingman
New
Charles T. Rochel
Rowersford
Spralorng
Jail Death Case Dropped by State
The state dropped prosecution in the death of Wirt Stone a 40 year old man who died February 11 1944 in Charles City jail. Ernest Anderson was acquitted after a short jury deliberation. Allen Koonty, Thad Kelley, and others faced charges for neglect contributing to the death. The case centered on failing to provide medical attention after a drunken incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt Stone
Oinhn Kelley
Kelley
Stone
Vans
Ander
Keats
Petain Claims He Betrayed Hitler’s Troops
Paris dispatch says Philippe Petain, Vichy head of state, testified he double crossed the Germans and aided Allied officers during interrogation. He named Gen. Weygand and others, claiming his policy aimed to mislead Germany while preserving France’s position. He stated he did not know if some actions benefited France.
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Petain
Hitler
Paris
Marehal
Philippe Petain
Gremans
Marxime Weve
Adin
Jean Darlan
Ind
Charles Geutte
Acini
Trosteger Pepsin
Leven
France
Indian Chief Hopes To Solve Slaving Murder Case
New York dispatch reports a Cherokee leader seeks to solve the murder of her husband in the Tower of Times Park area. Investigators, amid public interest and conflicting testimonies, anticipate a probable reenactment of the crime as the case unfolds with witnesses and officials pushing toward clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
P. C
Langford
Seftite Idra
Syearsald Redwins
Chaitey
Langtand
Max Robert Hinita
Whearte
Redwink
Tower of
Tyes
Hefel Margue
Liberals Hold Lead In Canadian Election
In Ottawa, the Liberal government under King’s leadership appeared to maintain a strong position as 5,000,000 voters cast ballots across provinces. Early results showed Liberals leading in Ontario and Quebec with Conservatives and Progressive Conservatives trailing in several constituencies.
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Liberals
Ottawa
Une
W. L. Mackensie
King
Canseda
Jom
Latie
Quebec
Canedtley Press
Tives
Fern Ledependente
Onne
Federalionn
Niber
German POWs Put to Work in Navy Yard
Philadelphia officials report German prisoners of war arriving in two groups from a coastal camp will toil at the Navy Yard under Army guard. They will be housed in barracks and paid three cents daily with access to cantines, while the Army absorbs the Navy pay differential.
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Navy Yard
Philadelphea
Jone- More
Vian Mmo
Philadelpus Navy A
Herve
Oan
Barcacka
Army
Navy
Senate Extends Price Control With Farm Profit Guarantee
Washington June 11 The Senate approved a one year extension of the price control program with a broad provision guaranteeing farmers profits above production costs. The Wherry amendment opposed by some would change price setting to ensure a return on capital plus a share of profit, while administration leaders pressed for a compromise to keep OPA power.
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Washington
Senate
Malonty
Barkley
Nebe
World
Iven Sen
Taft
Tol
Tol Wiuoracmee Pradit Murghay
Incase Cranle
Vesgine Jalan
Cincher
Applied Natt
Muven
Alaine
Admpistyater Bowles
Sen Thomas
D -Ohbe
OPA
Thomas
PHO
House Votes On Anti Poll Tax Legislation
Washington report describes the House taking up anti poll tax measures amid southern protests. The bill aims to remove voting price barriers in seven southern states and faces filibuster risks as supporters push for passage before a critical deadline.
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House
Washington
Dupert
Mumber
Arksnsay
Messiseippi
Carrie
Army to Spend Over 39 Billion Fighting Japan
President Truman submits War Department budget for the next fiscal year detailing a planned 30.02 billion dollar Army outlay to fight Japan, a reduction from 1945 totals and reflecting cuts from Roosevelt era estimates. The plan expects Army spending around 326 million in June 1944 rising to a ceiling of about 6.97 billion for the year, with 21.97 billion in general funds and the rest from unobligated balances and contract terminations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Washington
Sime
Burope
Pacific
Truman
Congress
War Department
Roosevelt
Polish Dispute Hopes Rise After Hopkins Moscow Visit
London reports raise hopes for a quick Polish dispute settlement as Harry Hopkins returns from Moscow with unconfirmed talks suggesting a broad compromise. Washington says Stalin’s views on a Big Three meeting were discussed while exiled Polish leaders doubt the plan will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eny
Roberts
Hopkins
Polit
Paris
Langs Named Kanawha County Health Officer
Dr. E L Langs was named Kanawha County health officer succeeding Dr Albert M Price who resigned to resume private practice. The announcement came yesterday from Mont Cavender president of the county court. Langs formerly headed disease control for the state health department and was recommended by a late health committee. Romine will remain as assistant to work with Langs. Reagan named assistant to succeed Joseph Dermody who left for a post with the U S health department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. L. Lange
Kanawha
Albert M. Price
Mont L. Cavender
Womble Disease Control
Ate Health Department
Langs
Romine
Langa
Lavender
Charter Reagan
Cavender
Joseph L. Dermody
U. S. Health Department
Washington
Reagan al 4
State Health Department
Churchill Wept as France Surrendered to Germany
Premier Edouard Herriot addressed a public audience describing Churchill breaking down when France capitulated to German forces. He warned that Britain and the United States faced bleak odds if France fell and urged listeners to heed sense over polemics. He recalled Roosevelt’s support for France and called for reflect on events leading to France’s surrender.
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Churchill
France
Germany
Mer
Edoard Herriot
Prine Minter Churchill
Hertiot
Levan
Gero
Great Britain
United State
Ins
Gestapo
Tourn
Herroyssid
Westiraburg
Rome
Franvel
Ltom
Roosevells
Roosevelt
Herriot
England
United States
Herrint
Pamphnte
Thane
Supreme Court fre esBund leaders in wartime trial ruling
The U S Supreme Court voided the 1940 Bund convictions of twenty four German American Bund leaders for draft evasion, five years each. Justice Roberts led the 5-4 majority finding government evidence insufficient for conviction, with Stone dissent and Justices Reed Douglas and Jackson concurring. The ruling questioned trial fairness amid war time exhibits. Remaining appellants included Kunze Keegan Klapprott Elmer Schwinn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bund
Supreme Court
Gerard Wilhelm Kunze
New York
Roberts
Stone
Reed
Douglas
Jackson
Triad
Wiloor V. Keegan
The
High Tribunal
Altorney
Kunze
Keegan
Thothere
August Klapprott
Gustav Elmer
Hermann Schwinn
Herman Agnel
Josepn Buchmaier
Josef Belohlavek
Cack Frederick Berg
Walter Borchers
Otto Bregler
Ernest Martin Christoph
Otto Fentzke
John C. Fit- Ung
Bruno Knupfer
William C. Kunz
William Isbach
Max Rapp
Louis Schatz
Walter Schneler
Joe Hugo Weiss
Karl Richard Wendlandt
Oo Willameit
Fritz Strever
Germany
Tno
Justice Roberts
Florida's Labor Law Held Invalid and Valid
The U S Supreme Court ruled on a Florida labor licensing law. Majority opinion by Justice Black upheld parts restricting licensing of paid labor agents and required registration of unions and officials. Dissent by Justice Frankfurter and concurrence by Roberta noted Civil Rights and National Labor Relations Act concerns. Court discussed residency, felony conviction and moral character criteria for license applicants and the impact on collective bargaining and interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Black
Justice Frankfurter
Roberta
Stone
United Association of Journeymen Plumbers and Steamfitters
AFL
National Labor Relations Act
Florida
United States
Congress
RAF Bombers Rain Death on Burma City Flies
June 11 report from London states RAF bombers attacked Rangoon as part of a Burma campaign. Officials claim heavy air strikes killed many entrenched insects while aiding Allied troop movements and supplies in the city.
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Burma
London
RAF
Mesquite Beasberp
Ranwhith
Binagate
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Police i
Willie Willis
Batera
Mia Werd
Common
Bucksther
Burkley
iPheare Tam Te Peas
E. L. Langs
U.S
Mase
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