Surprise Blow Hits Mogaung Garrison
British forces with U S air support attacked Mogaung to cut off the Japanese garrison in Myitkyina Burma. Chindits and Calvert’s jungle force advanced east of the town as American bombers and fighters pounded positions. Villages Pina Nmi and Mohaung fell and a large Japanese ammunition dump was captured.
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Mogaung
Kandy
Celyon
U. S
Myitkyina
Burma
Wen
Lancashire Fusiliers
South Staffordshires
Pina-Nmi
Mohaung
Campaign phase cuts supply and isolates Kamaung
The battle reports seizure of part of Myit kyina by Stilwell's allied forces and isolation of Kamaung, with jungle units supported by Chinese and American troops. RAF bombers and fighters operated widely with no losses. The passage then notes World War I era North America faced a food supply problem.
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Myitkyina
Joseph W. Stilwell
Kamaung
North America
Dear Lois Leeds Beauty Advice Notes in Summer Style
Readers write about eyebrow plucking and hair growth with gardening metaphors, plus fashion tips on light blue outfits, brown accessories, and Victorian touches. Lois Leeds answers on grooming, eye care, and the role of health in beauty while noting brideswear wreaths and headpieces.
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Lois Leeds
M. F.C
Kay
New Super Fortress Beats Off Jap Assault Over Burma
Brig. Gen. H. S. Hansell reports a B 29 countered a dozen Japanese fighters over Burma. The aircraft shot down two attackers, sustained minor damage, and one gunner was slightly wounded. The incident tests the bomber's self defense far beyond escort range.
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Washington
Burma
Japan
H. S. Hansell
20Th Air Force
Boehing Aircraft
Wichita
Kas
Hansell
Soldiers Wright and Saunders Meet in England Abroad
Pte John W Wright son of Mrs Jim Dean of Dawes and Cpl Maysel G Saunders son of Mrs Rodha Sublett of Kimberly recently met in England. Both have been overseas two years.
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John W. Wright
Jim Dean
Dawes
Cpl
Maysel G. Saunders
Rodha Sublett
Kimberly
England
Air Offensive on Japan Praised by Congress
In Washington on June 11 senators and representatives praised the bombing of Japan by B 29 super fortresses. Senator Pepper thanked the attack makers while Rep Mahon said the action vindicated funding for the giant bombers. Senator Reed highlighted Kansas built B 29s and Wichita’s factory role. The report also notes that 5981 additions to the American medical profession occurred in 1942.
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Japan
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Sen
Pepper
Fla
Rep. Mahon
D.-Tex
Reed
R.-Kas
Grand Jury Report Expected Today
The June term intermediate grand jury with R. A. Robertson as foreman is set to report indictments today. It began its presentment investigation Monday and has heard over 100 witnesses.
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R. A. Robertson
Good Neighbor Tensions Rise Over Pan American Policy
Insiders warn that Good Neighbor relations with Latin America are slipping after Key State Department changes. Dr. Hernano Tavares accuses Washington of failing to nurture ties, noting past warnings about Brazil and postwar base plans. Brazil’s Oswaldo Arnsha responds as policy shifts complicate diplomacy.
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Hernano Tavares
Latin America
Sumner Welles
State Department
Knox
Brazil
Rockefeller
Oswaldo Arsnha
U. S
Latin American Leadership Shifts Stir U S Troop Debate
The text notes a new leader in Latin America and Brazil taking a one time U S A role. It critiques postwar troop basing talk and suggests mutual courtesy forces keeping troops on soil after the war.
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Latin America
Brazil
U.S. A
U. S
Hemisphere
Like Knights of Old Continued Frame Fage 4
The text depicts a World War II scene with Kemmer urging German defenders in a castle to surrender as machine gun fire erupts from windows and bazooka impacts dent stone walls, describing ongoing bombardment and counterfire.
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Kemmer
Co G Storms Castle Walls In Bold Assault
Capt Matney orders Co G to scale walls and storm the castle as mortars fail to do the job, highlighting a decisive infantry assault led by the company.
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Capt. Matney
Co. G
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