Allied Forces Hit Luzon and Borneo Campaigns
Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters reported American advances in northern Luzon with Japanese forces retreating into the Sierra Madre. Australian troops seized the Miri oil fields on Borneo as Allied air and naval operations continued against Japan, including large B-29 raids on Honshu targets and a possible invasion broadcast noted by Tokyo.
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Leyal
Sith
Philippines
Borneo
Douglas MacArthur
Mewsim
Nippon
Japan
Okinawa
Fleet Adm
Chester W. Mimitz
Wisube River
Nagoya
Tokyo
Honshu
Iwe Jima
Osaka
Kobe
Mir Air Force
Radio Tokyo
Cagayag
Tuguegatao
Ted
Cagayan Province
MoorArthur
Luzon
Sierra Madre Range
Cape Fire
Miri
U. S
Bornee
Navy Department
Balikpapan
MacArthur
Amami
Kikal Islands
Kyushu
All-India Radio
Kyushi
Noted French Scientist Sentenced as Naz Aide
Paris report says noted French scientist TS received life imprisonment from the high court for Naz collaboration. He denied during trial that he saw reports of V-1 weapon invention while in Namstead game. he was credited in France with neon light invention.
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Paris
Georers Charde “Ts
High Court
Nde
Franee
House Appropriations Raise War Bill to Tokyo Reach
Washington June 24 The House voted 38 5 285 9510000000 for War Department use to wage war in the Pacific The massive 18 620 million dollar appropriation funds pay and travel costs of Army personnel as troops shift to confront Japan The Air Force is allotted 5 731 million 440 thousand for munitions and materiel The Army Engineer Service is funded at 3 291 062 962 The bill includes reappropriations and faced an amendment to withhold funds from fathers with four or more children now in service
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Washington
Tokyo
America
House
War Department
Japan
Pacific
Senate
Army Ordnance Departmento
Army Engineer Service
Albert J. Engel Sr-Mich
Lils Engel
el Gel
Engel
Eisenhower Resting at Ashford General Hospital
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, is reported resting for a few days after ceremonies. He had left Washington and arrived at Ashford General Hospital in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, fatigued after events in his hometown Abilene Kansas. He attended a reception at the home of Secretary of War Stimson.
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Eisenhower
Ashford
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ashford General Hospital
White Sulpher Springs
W. Va
War Department
Penhowker
Abilene
Kans
Secret War
Stimson
Woman Denies Shooting Story in Coroner Hearing
Bridgeport June 26 ex-wife of a paratroop major Mrs Imogene Stevens testified at a coroner inquest that she gave no warning before firing the first of three shots killing a 1 year old infant The testimony followed statements by James Coombs brother of a sailor who said Mrs Stevens demanded explanation for their presence and that Albert Kalnay was killed during a confrontation in a courthouse corridor.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Imogene Stevens
Raley Stevens
Albert Kavncs
James
Theodore FL Stetber
Irs
Stevens
Coombs
Charles Mileton
Albert
Meat Shortage Sparks Cattle Poultry Thefts Across Cities
Amid a nationwide meat shortage, authorities report rising thefts of cattle and poultry. Incidents include 150 stolen chickens, a 200-pound calf nabbed from pasture, and restaurant closures tied to health card and price controls. OPA and local police vow action as locks, permits, and rationing debates intensify.
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Sr Gus
Detroit
Houston
Tex
Inj
Pat
Stone
Jtarshift
Claude Murray
OPA
Malloon
St. Louis
Francis Murray
John W. Hassell
Theiwe
Columbia
Michigan
Polish government issues stand against Polish exile stance
London dispatch reports the Polish government in exile denouncing the newly formed national authorities in Warsaw. It claims the exile speaks for the Polish nation and rejects any authority from the West, asserting independence while criticizing alleged German influence. The piece notes mixed international reactions and quotes tensions among Polish leaders amid wartime upheaval.
Kansas Tornado Injures 70 Grs at LIBRRAT Air Field
Seventy soldiers were injured when a tornado struck the Librrat air field in Kansas at 12:55 a.m. Many suffered minor cuts while some faced serious injuries. Ten buildings were damaged or destroyed, and several houses nearby were badly damaged. Aircraft were not harmed. the field houses Liberator pilots and related units. Field commander Col. Pen reported conditions as crews assessed damage and began reassembly.
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Librrat
Kan
Ci Sa
Libs
Charles Semmers
Ortaks
Xhoal
Ree Bay
Eld
Mendo
Ren Watts
German War Potential Declared Still Ready To Fight
Senate committee heard that Germany’s war potential could be revived quickly if allowed. Crowley, economic administrator, said Allied bombing did not ruin essential plants and Germany retains major industrial strength despite Allied efforts. He warned that without disarmament and peace measures, Germany could mobilize rapidly in a future conflict.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Thev TL Crowley
Foremn
Kileste
Henry H. Fowlee
Kilgore
Crowey
Rilgere Abe J 'He Chainsan
Pri
Mondas
Crowley
Monty lauds Britain's role as wartime ally and U S aid
In Wiesbaden a ceremony honors Field Marshal Bernard and British forces. Monty praises British resilience and the Allied cause as he notes the turning point when the United States joined the war. Delegates discuss the charter proposal and Senate votes loom. The debate centers on wartime strategy, Soviet relations, and future leadership.
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Aden
Sie
Bernard Manis
Mendivne
Pease IC
Botien
Wiesbaden
Montgenners
Nevelty Couttans
Montaumers
Behal
Adis
Germany
Russia
Jagan
Amenca
Gersia
United States
Budapest Rebuilding Amid War Devastation and Occupation
Budapest slowly emerges from wartime ruins as Danube banks overlook rubble strewn districts. Occupation under Soviet and NKVD policing creates fears for winter. harvest losses loom while Hungarians work to resume life despite German and Allied pressures.
Senate plans to speed charter to ratification
Washington June 27 the senate moved to receive from President Truman next Monday the San Francisco world charter and started a drive to have it ratified by August Cordell Hall a former secretary issued a statement from Bethesda Md hailing the charter as a milestone toward a civilized existence and urging United Nations support as soon as possible by a majority leaders
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Senate
Washington
Truman
San Francisco
Augb
T. Meatham
Cordell Hall
Alate
Bethesda
Shipman Keeps Wildlife Advisory Board Appointed
Conservation Director Jack Shipman and two retiring commission members were named to a new advisory panel by Gov. Meadows, effective July 1. Shipman, Pineville editor and former head of the 1843 reorganization, will earn 36000 yearly. Other appointees include Raymond J. Lumber of Kenova, R. H. Miller Jr. of Gauley Bridge, and George T. Wilson, Maurice Brooks, Thames H. Clagett, A. Byusne, and Charles B. Hodges, with terms ending 1946 to 1950.
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Jack Ship- Hat
Conservation Commission
Gov. Meadows
Shipman
Pineville
Wits
Raymond J. Lumber
Kenuva
Waa
Tum
Jine
R. H. Miller, Jr
Gauley Bridge
Bids Rejected for Piease Airport Road Project
State road commission rejected bids for the Piease Airport Road to Kaniwha County new airport. Ernest J. Bailey said the road may enter the primary system with a planned grade separation at Greenbrier Street near New York Central tracks. Two bids were submitted totaling about $246,182 to $249,781 with construction from Ruler Hollow road to Cuuskin Ridge top. No start date given, postwar feasibility noted.
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Kaniwha
State Road Commission
Greenbrier St
New York Central
Ruler Hollow Road
Bridge Te Elk Two Mile Creek
Cuuskin Ridge
Struction Co
Price Construction Co
Huntington
Bailey
Jtuttier Holviw Road
Truman Flags World Peace Charter At United Nations
In San Francisco on June 26 President Truman hailed the UN charter as a great instrument for peace and urged immediate ratification by the U.S. Senate. He told delegates from 50 nations to make the charter a living thing and to seek swift approval, underscoring the need to prevent future wars and establish a worldwide rule of reason under God. The closing plenary adjourned at 8 29 p.m. with a standing ovation as signatures continued and the radio network carried the message to all channels.
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San Francisco
United Nations
Truman
United States Senate
Senate
Stettiniux
Arly
United Ec Aate
Army
Navy
Stettinius
United Nations Conference On International Organization
Opera House
San Francisch
War Mematia House
Court
Veterans Memorial Building
He O
Japan
Charter Is Milestone Of Menkind
Washington dispatch notes former Secretary of State Hull announcing the San Francisco conference as a milestone in mankind’s ascent toward a better existence. He urged United Nations ratification and the creation of the international organization envisioned by the charter.
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Hull
Washington
Carnell Hull
San Francisco
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