Fire Bomb Raids Hit Three Japanese Cities in New Blitz
IS reports a second firebombing raid on Shizuoka Toyohashi and Fukuoka as 480 B 29s attack targets across Honshu and Kyushu destroying war plants. On Okinawa Lt Gen Buckner is buried as troops seal the island. Australian forces near Seria oil field in Borneo press advance amid nearing Japanese collapse in the Philippines.
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Nippon
Okinawa
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
10Th Army
Rey & Geiger
Marine Corps
Borneo
Ith
Seria
Philippines
Japan
Shizuoka
Toyahashi
Honshu
Fukuoha
Kyushu
Pole Declares London Regime Ordered War
Maj Gen L Bronislaw Okulicki testifies at saboteur trial that London ordered the Polish Home Army to go underground and warned Russia planned to absorb Poland. He cites orders to maintain independence, hide arms, and conduct espionage against the Soviets, with a parade of Polish witnesses recounting attacks on Soviet vehicles and infrastructure.
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Okulicki
Poland
Moscow
L. Bronislaw Okulicki
London
Russia
Okulick
Soviet Supreme Court
Charg
Germany
Kazmierz Sosnkowski
Soviet Union
Spankowski
Komer
Lesden Okulicki
Warsaw
Don
Jana
Jan S. Jankowski
Oku- Wicki
General Staff
Principe
Soke Pollak
Lublin
Cel
Vassily V. Ulrich
Ulrich
Frese Jan
Chatent
France and Britain urged to settle Levant dispute jointly
Paris reports say France's consultative assembly and General de Gaulle urged a Franco British settlement of the Levantine problem. A debate with Pierre Cot highlighted a possible treaty approach, calling for unity to calm tensions after British troops moved into Syria. De Gaulle stressed a solution worthy of friendship between France and England to preserve international harmony.
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Paris
France
Consultative Assembly
de Geulle
Britain
Pierre Cot
de’ Gaulle
Russia
Syria
de Gaulle
England
Wilta Willis Notes On Friends And Mary
A fragmentary quote shows Wilta Willis sharing a quirky remark about friends. The text mentions a girl named Ann and a person named Mary in a casual, conversational tone. No clear event or outcome is provided.
Largest Gotham Crowd Hails Gen Eisenhower
New York City greeted General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower with a record crowd, police estimating over 7,000,000 as he arrived to be hailed for his wartime leadership. He received a special medal and flag banners, urging continued strength and readiness for peace.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
New York City Hall
Gotham
Gen. Eisenhower
New York City
United States
Europe
America
Baroners Ettiel
Sen Thar
Cat Cape
Leopold II Reassumes Full Prerogatives After Abdication Rumor
In Salzburg on June 19 Leopold II king of Belgium declared there was no abdication and he would return home to resume full constitutional prerogatives. He noted health improvement under American Army care after captivity and said a further statement would be issued in a few days as Belgian political crisis continued and miners protested.
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Salzburg
Austria
Leopold II
Belgium
Brussels
van Acker
Vetera
Charlerai
Fiewe
Lenpald
Hie Censtry
West Virginia War Bond Sales Reach High Total
West Virginia reports show bond sales at 82 percent of quota with a grand total of 87 27 255 dollars to date and a plan for a seventh War Loan rally at Nitro under district chairman Russel Casto and master of ceremonies Billy Bryant. Governor Clarence W. Dive as honorary chairman is expected to speak. J E McDavid calls for more volunteers as E bond drives lag in Kanawha County. The program will be aired on WCHS and WGKY with auctions and a prize of 25 dollars in war bonds for a top donor.
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Snaghurg
West Virginia
Cluse Nf
C. Apirr
Clarence W 4 Dive
State War Finance Organization
West Virginia Bay
Tnday
WCHS
WGKY
J. E. McDavid
Kanawha County
Chai
Activir
H. V Diefenback
Archael Andi "Tarum
Health Unit to Probe City Dust Nuisance
The state health department will investigate atmospheric dust in Charleston at the request of the South Charles planning commission. The study will measure and control nuisance dust and track changes in pollution levels over time to assess atmospheric conditions against thresholds.
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State Health Department
Bureau of Avchstraadt Hygiene
Charleston
F. Offner
South Charles
Senate backs Truman tariff powers in reciprocal trade bill
The Senate approved new tariff cutting authority for the President to reduce duties by 3 percent under the reciprocal trade framework. The vote, 92 to 6, included GOP and Democrat support, marking the sharpest point of the debate and paving the way for a three year extension of presidential bargaining power in trade negotiations.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Democrats
Sey
la Folleur
Sens
Cansmally
Vandenberg
Midh
San Frans Nnfevenue
Seleen United
Hart Calles
Whit Son
Sen. Seruchanr
Atvert
Strikers Face Draft by Army
In Chicago and surrounding areas, drivers including transit workers faced draft deferments as the Army moved to curb the driver shortage. Federal officials led by Office of Defense and Defense mobilization planners discussed potential exemptions for critical labor, while authorities counted thousands of workers awaiting classification.
Billion Nazi Treasure Uncovered by Americans
Paris report says American troops found two vast Nazi hoards valued at 85 million dollars. The larger stash, from Austria and other seized wealth, includes jewelry and gold looted from camps and churches. It was rediscovered by Lt. John J. Stack Jr. and security teams in an eastern vault. The second trove held stolen jewelry and church possessions.
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Paris
Sone
Austria
Horsfeld Thuringia
Regensburg Reichsbank
John J. Stack, Jr
San Francisco
1Th Ci
Stich
State's 2d Anniversary Quietly Observed
The 824 anniversary of West Virginia's formation will be quietly observed today with limited official observances. Selective Service headquarters and state offices will mark the day, while Meadows plans a brief afternoon visit and a measured tribute proceeds in the morning services.
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West Virginia
Old Dominion
Hamer
Selective Service
Fone
Wapal
Reaplol
Wifter
Ciev
Meadows
Camnties
District
Inin Sey
Truman Urges Speaker As Next in Succession
President Truman urged Congress to place the Speaker of the House first in the presidential line of succession after his death or disability. The message, read after his lung ailment, drew approval from both parties as debate over the succession framework continued in Congress.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
House
Sen. Bridges
sueceMeian
Anider Brides Wiescourias
Akftegr
Serressary
Sam Rats
Roosevelt
Army Building To Be Probed By Senate Committee
Washington June 14 Senator James Mc Mead announced a world wide probe into US construction projects abroad. He said the investigating committee will examine allegations of exorbitant and improper spending on foreign contracts and equipment, with focus on aliens and contractors tied to defense programs. He emphasized scrutiny of large sums reportedly spent on overseas construction and related ventures.
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Washington
James Mc Mead
Winston
Ata Trembe
House Unit Presses Price Increases to Raise Output
The report outlines a White House committee stance on using price controls to boost output. It asserts price policies should support stability and growth while tolerating some red tape to achieve national production goals.
Big Five Reject Axis Seek Progress On UN Charter
At San Francisco the Big Five nations Russia France China Britain and the United States agreed to bar enemies from UN forums and discussed limiting discussions at the General Assembly. Delegates hoped for a charter by Sunday but warned the plan would not be finalized or signed yet. A Greek proposal to bar current member states from the council gained initial approval, with further talks needed before a concrete stance on enemies and enforcement.
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San Francisco
United Nations Conference
Barriviere
Russia
France
China
Briain
United States
United Natiog
Moscow
World Organization
General Assembly
Eeven
Sworday
Rim
Ben Sa
Bixeo
War Bond and Film Preview Ticket Offer
A message promoting an $18.75 bundle that includes a war bond and a film preview ticket. It notes the screening of Aang oan the Girls and Veronine Lake at Bitomer tow, with proceeds aiding the wartime effort. Vouchers available through banks and post offices as part of the drive.
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Panamounts Technet
Veronine Lake
Sunny Tutis
Bitomer
Charleston
LeMay Says B 29s Nearing End of Japan Target List
General LeMay declared B 29 bombers are rapidly running out of worthwhile Japanese targets and will soon be unable to strike Japan. He spoke during a War Department conference with the Army air staff in Washington, noting Guam reinforcements and plans to return to the Pacific. Meanwhile Buckner was buried with full rites after being killed at the front. Japanese lines on Saipan collapsed under brutal Allied assaults as forces pressed toward the south coast. Allied advances continued in Borneo with operations near Seria and Labuan as Artie troops pushed toward the Caga Sat valley to rout enemy resistance.
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U.S
Arnold
Japan
Ft In
Oki- Tas
Demmie Philipsanes
Carvers
Maiko
Kith Air
Raf Thers
Sun
Enverpiie
Vth
Kuriles and
Aleutian
Hawaii
Washington
Army
Pacific
Kyushu
Buckner
6Th Army
Borneo
Seria
Tautong
Brunei Bay
Westen
Labuan
Labuan Island
MacArthur Refutes Report He Rejected Patton for Pacific
General Douglas MacArthur denied claims he refused Gen. George S. Patton for service in the Pacific. Senior staff said the report was false and MacArthur would welcome Patton and his third army if needed, with no reluctance to add skilled generals to the command.
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Lee Vamn
Marthur
Pers’ Vazon
Dough MacArthur
Pacific
United States
Army Red
George S. Patton
Army
Areters
Macarthur
Patton
U. S. Army
Patinon
Pascif
MacAithir
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Ransport
Chicago
Danis
Office of Defence
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Poential
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