Senate probes dereliction in war fraud prosecutions
Senate charges Attorney General Francis Biddle with dereliction for failing to prosecute widespread corruption in major military projects. Senators Ferguson and Robertson accuse the Justice Department of inaction while Army contracts and highway projects face alleged fraud and mismanagement. calls grow for a full investigation.
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INS
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Senate
Homer Ferguson
R-Mack
Edward V. Robertson
A Wyce
Feraneau
Biddle
Justice Department
Thay
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Biddle Deen
Wey Ieee
Fem
Markoo
Ahocney
Sen
Owen
Perawerteon
Hak
Lavine Anjetican Highway
Robert M Lafallette
Robertson
Thorugh
Ceodd
Aiden Het
Itie Connassien Goonks
Okinawa Surrenders Seen as Turn in Pacific War
Reports say Japanese troops on Okinawa began surrendering in large numbers, with many unarmed showing hands to Marines. The campaign also sees Australian forces advancing on Brunei while Allied air raids target Kyushu and surrounding areas.
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Oroku Peninsula
Japan
Tokyo
Tokyo Radio
Hirsh Shimomura
Japannese Board of Information
Yaoju-Dake
Ith
Bimsaeserih
Sato Draw
Meng
Oroku
Borneo
Brunei
Lambuan
Brunei Bay
U S Plans Massive Bomber Assault on Japan Starting July
Gen. H H Arnold announces a large scale air blitz to destroy industrial Japan with 2 000 000 tons of bombs yearly starting July 1. He cites plans to double tonnage and target Tokyo Nagoya Yokohama Kobe and Osaka with Superfortress raids from bases in China India Burma and the Pacific theater.
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Guam
Japan
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Force
Arnold
George C. Kenney
Tokyo
Nagasaka
Nagoya
Yokohama
Kobe
Jarae
Tokyor
Rai
Alfred F. Klaberer
Yokohams
Reds Announce Captive Poles to Face Court
London dispatch reports Russia will try 16 Polish leaders within days for terroristic acts behind Red Army lines. The group includes Jan Jankowski and Gen Bronislaw Okulicki. Trials come as Allied talks on a broader Polish provisional government unfold. Churchill praised improved relations after a difficult Poland matter was settled.
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Big Bee
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Peasant Party
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Paris
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Truman
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Vental
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Bronislaw Okulicki
Polish Underground Army
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Parliament National Party
Adam Bien
Warsaw
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Eden
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Sevi
Mli
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Jakowski
Bien
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House of Commons
Poland
United States weighs attrition war option in Japan
Representative Cannon said military authorities believe Japan may surrender within 90 days or face a prolonged attrition strategy. The House approved a $92 million reallocation shifting funds from multiple war agencies to a single front plan as debate continued.
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Cannon
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United States
Cannen
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Houxe
Senate
Duvathin Wal
Kree
Britain Offers India More Self-Government
London reports the British government proposed a revamped executive council for India with two Britons, calling it a genuine step toward self-government. The plan includes postwar dominion status for India and invites Indian leaders to confer, amid mixed reactions from British officials and Indian politicians.
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India
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Counccil
J Amecy
State For India
Wavell
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Ced
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Menda
Pomtion
Appointments and retirements shape local college staffing
Bourne may become deputy with county court approval pending. College heads plan fall staffing with two deans retired, 21 instructors to be retained, and budget measures tied to state education actions. West Virginia colleges face retirements, board votes, and administrator reshuffles as the state budgets and personnel move forward.
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Folger C. Revene
Charledon
Ighertt
Rownty
Redax
Bourne
D Rarl Brew
Beye
Acton
Joseph, Rasier
Fairmont State
J .Frank Marsh
Concord State
O. G. Wilson
Dew
Ollery
Dr Bowers
College of Arts and Science
Vale Tere
Suime Danie
Versie Maclinax
Haina
al Pech Montgomery
Auth
Enioneering
Marhall Catfewe
Huaing
West Virwa Tech
Ipollegen
Wise
Tre Peest Dente
West Virginia State
Manhattan
Eas
Lestitute
Bluefield State
Milton S. Einenhower
Presietaro
Deat Dent
Kansas State College
Clinton P. Anderton
U. S. Department of
Kin of Returning GIs Told to Stay Away
The Office of Defense warns families and sweethearts not to travel to eastern ports to meet returning servicemen. Debarkation at Boston and other ports is planned, with soldiers moving on to scattered locations about 247 hours after arrival. Relatives were told they cannot visit or phone due to the busy processing.
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Washington
Office of Defense
Debarkation
Atatement
Barnes
County Bond Quota Set at 25 761 000 for Kanawha County
Henry Lenhard publicizes the seven year war bond drive stating Kanawha County’s quota is 25 761 000 with about 908 000 sold so far across all securities. Officials report progress with two weeks remaining to meet the target.
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Lenhard
Kanawha
Iesenbach
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Attlee Heads To Big Three Talks Amid Churchill Rift
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Attlee set to join the Big Three as Churchill discusses Britain’s role. De Gaulle’s position remains unclear while questions mount over the conference venue and dates.
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Churchill Msi
Paher Lewler
London
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Bisse
Amplete Agear
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Britain
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Peartian Centre
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Doan Siad
Fdauvardi Haerdor Ie
de Gankle
de Gaulle
Visiting Gis to Honor Dead at Friday Retreat
Kanawha county War Committee announces a Friday retreat honoring fallen servicemen with a two part military display. The event features an Army infantry parade and equipment exhibit, including weapons on the old post office steps, to support the World War era memorial drive. The public and veterans families are urged to attend.
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Kanawha County
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Fenway
Peewatinel
Tom
S.C
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Broad Starman
Reniawhia
Capitol St
Ba Lew
Natal
Waichey
Charlestor
McDavid
Reich France disturbances unsettle Senator Revercomb
Washington notices report disturbances in Reich and France prompting concerns voiced by Senator Revercomb. The senator criticized Communist agitation and stressed new security measures as troops and officials respond to the unrest.
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Reich
France
Disturb Sen. Revercomb
Maxwell Rites Set Tomorrow Funeral services for Railand Maxwell
Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at 10:80 am at Imvorrow City Bible Center for Railand Mathew Maxwell of St. Albans founder of the Center and longtime general manager and president of the People's store. He died Wednesday at 11:30 pm in a Charleston hospital after months of illness. A. Reid Jepson of the Center will officiate. Burial will be in Cumming ham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The body remains at the Burt Republican Apartments until the funeral. Maxwell, a St. Albans resident for 27 years, was a native of Yates County and widely known in the community.
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Hite
Virginia Sts
Railand Mathew Maxwell
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People's Store
Charles
Ton Hospeliel Aber An Dinese
A. Reid Jepson
Cummingham Memorial Park
Burt Republican
Vent Bane
Maxwell
St. Albany
Mies
Yates
Washington
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Patton to lead occupation force in Germany instead of Tokyo
Secretary Stimson designates George S Patton and the 3d Army for the postwar German occupation. Patton favors a quick Tokyo assignment but the War Department confirms the shift to occupying Germany with the Allied ground forces in the Mediterranean area returning to postings.
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Europe
Tokyo
Stimson
Germany
George C. Mirshall
Seer Stimsn
Truman
Patten Sitl
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Mediterranean
War Department
Truman Plans Security Charter Flight to Washington
President Truman will fly the United Nations charter to Washington for Senate ratification, then resume a broad tour including Independence Kansas City and Missouri celebrations. He may also visit Olympia Washington and Oregon as the San Francisco conference wraps up.
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Gates
Olympia
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