10 JAP SHIPS AND 26 PLANES LOST IN U S CARRIER STAB
Allied reports say a U S carrier raid into the Carolines wiped out 10 Japanese ships and 26 planes. British subs claimed to have sunk or damaged several Japanese vessels in Far Eastern waters. In the Marianas, U S forces pressed the Guam garrison as fighting continued with heavy casualties on both sides. Chinese forces recaptured Lelyang, threatening the Japanese Canton Hankow rail link.
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U.S
Associated Press
U. S
Carolines
Palanaxa
Phillippines
Japan
Vic
Palau
Tole
Sabine
Chita
Carney
Othe
Caroline
Josh Bik
Peleli
Angany
Mala
Kal Aind Torr
Pata
Yop
Tlithi
Palai Jd Guan
Chester Nimile
Douglas Mucdr
Thar
Penk
AEN
London
Abel Allie
Far Eastern
Watw
Allied
Snevsses Auearly
Guam
Sut Thifun
Marianas
Tinhin Lnvaders
Lelyane
Canton- Hankow
Lelyang
Tse
Hengyang
Tokyo Denies Killing Fliers Pos Tokyo Denies Killing Fliers Pos
London reports Tokyo issued an official denial that American pilots who crashed in Japan were executed or would be executed. The denial targeted the Super Fortress airmen and followed U.S. acknowledgment that some fliers from the Doolittle raid were executed.
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London
Tokyo
United States
zavenMnen
Wland
Singapore
Japan
Hug
Fiers
Nazis Wipe Out Greek Village report from London
The Greek government announced that the village of Kleisone in the Astoria district was torched after a clash with Greek guerrillas in which two Germans died. The burning followed the attack, and charred bodies of 360 women and children were later recovered from the ruins. The villagers fled to the mountains.
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London
Kleisone i
Astoria
Hhen
Prisoners of War Service Urges Near Victory Through Red Cross
Mrs. Claude B. Mickelwall, Red Cross POW representative, tells an audience that eight ships safely carry Red Cross supplies to prisoners of war worldwide. She explains neutral Geneva channels for distribution, reception cards, and postal restrictions, noting education, recreation, and spiritual programs for captives while urging patience as bombing slows mail delivery.
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Red Cross Velief
Claude B. Mickelwall
Washington
Red Cross
Hestas
Mlehe
Richard Rossbacher
Geneva
Switzerland
Washington, D. C
Germany
War, Navy and
State Departments
Bureau of Censorship
Foreign ‘Economic
Leora Stranahat
Jocal
Mickelwail
Mar East
Tokyo
Germany’s Blackest Day in Five Years of War
London dispatch reports Brest Litovsk and Kaunas abandoned as Soviet troops push toward Warsaw. Russian advances place forces within 30 miles of the Polish capital, with major rail centers and key towns falling across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland as Stalin announces new victories in a day of rapid German setbacks.
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Ansucinigd Press
London
Brest Litovsk
Warsaw
Kaunas
Lithuania
Borlht
San River
German Silesig
Poland
Carinthian
East Prussia
German Silesia
Czechoslovakia
Berlin
Gerwolin
Stalin
Moscow
Lnow
Old Palani
Europe
Bucharest
Tilsit
Baltic
Mamel
Konigsberg
Tisit
Siedlce
Germany
Allied Daylight Raids Hammer Central Germany and Ploesti
Allied daylight raids target central Germany and the Romanian oil hub at Ploesti. More than 500 bombers and 1,000 fighters engage under dense German smokescreens. Reports mention bombers over Frymone and Saxony with battles above the Reich as weather limits operations over Normandy.
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Associated Press
Rome
Ploesti
Normandy
Reich
Wich Naw
Ploedll
Stuttgart
Bucharest
Quarantine Maintained as Rabies Fears Rise in County
Reports from Warren and Chautauqua counties show a renewed rabies threat with many dogs at large. Police Chief John Flanigan says strict quarantine enforcement continues for months, with two charges already filed and more expected, as veterinarians warn infection can incubate for two to three months.
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Warren County
Chautauqua County
John Flanigan
Arm Torn Off By Shell In Saipan Hole
A Japanese mortar shell struck the sleeping Marines in Saipan. Private Ray Anderson of Georgetown Delaware had his right arm blown off below the elbow but says he felt no pain until a buddy woke him. He believes he is very lucky to be alive with five others in the dugout hit, four escaping.
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Seattle
Saipan
Pic
Ray Anderson
Georgetown
Del
Anderson
Navy
Sparta Youth Wounded on Saipan Reported From Army Hospital
A Sparta township youth, Cpl. Charles W. Glavis, is described as badly wounded on Saipan and in Hui-Homili hospital after an in front line machine gun explosion. Letters from Pfc. Blanchard D. Bryant of Spartansburg and another Marine indicate he was wounded within days of July 1, with censoring concealing the full details. The letter states he is improving and writing home as he recovers.
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Sparta
Saipan
Army Hospital
Pl Clavis
Pfc
Blanchard D. Bryant
R. 0
Spartansburg
Cpl
Glavis
Alrmall
Charles W. Glavis
Sparta Township
Julia Brown
L Himofilii
G O P May Challenge House Control Before Election
Washington brief notes Republican hopes to seize House leadership before November. Democrats warn of an attempted reorganization with 216 Democrats, 212 Republicans, four minor members, and three vacancies potentially shifting the speakership and committee chairs. Some senators report talk of reorganizing both House and Senate to gain votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Repubicans
Assin~ Ing
Murtin
Massichusetts
Thomas
D-Oklw
Senate
Aothi Lhey
Lana
Ex Aero Worker Dies In France War Casualty
MPs report Pvt Halt Warner, formerly of Aero Supply Manufacturing, was killed in action June 28 in France. A Punxsutawney native, he served nearly two years with field artillery and was well known among Aero employees. News reached his sister today by telegraph and local city officials conveyed condolences.
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Nobel Anc Cancens
Wayne Street
Pvt
Halt Warner
France
Halt
360 Department
Plank
Aero Supply Manufacturing Company
Field Artillery
Aero
Punxsutawney
McCadferty
City to Improve Spring St Grade
City Council approved changes to Spring Street grade at two points to ease hills for Lawrence Airport traffic. Degrading between Sherman and Ridge to lower the grade and raising between Seneca and Ridge to smooth two major humps. Work to begin after property releases and approvals. Engineer Williams finalizes required survey. Airport seeks larger grade changes but funding not yet approved.
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Springtreet
Lawrence
Sherman
Ridge
Seneca
Zaleneck Tmt
Williams
Airport Management
Bishop Pinkney Reported In Good Condition After Year in Office
SISMOP reported that Bishop B. Pinkney, head of the Hpls opalions here for the past year, was reported in good condition following recent operations. The update notes stability and ongoing recovery as authorities confirm compliance with medical progress.
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Sismop
Mpeoved
Grie, Po
B. Pinkney Wroth
Hplsopalions
Rontovetiig Wi Peratforts
OPA Postpones Changes in Meat Point Rationing
Washington July 28 The Office of Price Administration will keep current point values for meats and dairy at least until August 13. War Food Administration proposed removing valuations for beef steaks and roasts by August 1 but was opposed by OPA authorities. OPA protests led to a temporary setback, with talks planned to decide whether mid August removal may occur. The plan could affect pork jowls and other rationed items if adjustments proceed.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
OPA
OFA
WHA
Twenty four Die In Plane Crash Over Seablind
London dispatch reports a U S troop transport plane crashed near Mull of Gat Away in Seablind killing twenty four people including seventeen wounded American soldiers. Six crew members and a guide were also among the victims. Wounded soldiers were en route to a Scottish hospital from southern England. Many bodies burned beyond recognition. The plane would have cleared a hill if it had flown higher as two other planes in the formation avoided the crash.
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London
Mull of Gat- Away
Seablind
South-Ern
England
Yandel
Vaya
Resistance of Enemy Stiefens Near Florence Rome
July 26 The British Army pushes toward Florence with resistance from German forces. New Zealand troops engage near Sant Susciano and the Arno front as Eighth Army advances. Indian units strike toward the Amo valley from Monte Spertali while forces push within striking distance of Empoli and Pisa. On the Adriatic, patrols cross the Misa river under heavy fire as the Poles seize several towns along the river and smoke screens mask activity on the Arno.
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Associated Press
Rome
Biehth
Teward Florencwavy
New Zealand
Sant Susciano
America
Gerthal Ashley
Derbura
Florennce
Amo
Monte Spertali
Eighth Army
Empoli
Arno
Pisa
Misa
Senigallia
Mandtiola
Bar Angelo
Filetlo
Gstes
Mort Bank
Rght
Plith Army
Bombardment Reports and War Negotiations Across Several Capitals
London and southern England faced flying bomb strikes last night with intensity easing before midnight as anti aircraft fire and night fighters stopped several devices. Ankara reported Bulgaria seeking talks with the Allies to exit the war, while in Washington James Byrnes, aged 65, is said to consider stepping back from public life. Warner Brothers announced screen rights to The Voice of the Turtle with a substantial down payment and share of gross receipts in negotiations with producer Alfred deLingre Jr and writer John Van Druten.
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Associated Press
London
Jly
England
New York
Margaret Sulliavan
Warner Brothers
John van Druten
The
New York Times
Alfred deLingre, Jr
Bradley Forces Reach Normandy Breakout Vein Near Coutances
Allied dispatches report Lieut. Gen. Omar N. Bradley's troops within two miles of Coutances as American spearheads drive 11 miles inland in Normandy. German pockets face being cut off as Montgomery's forces maneuver south of Caen and further lines threaten to collapse on the Breton front. Prisoners exceed 1,090 in two days of the offensive as units press a broad offensive front toward Le Mesnil and Avranches.
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Associated Prong Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Omar N. Bradley
Coutances
Normandy
Lessay
Pey
Eneinyy
London
George & Patton, Jr
Sicily
Bernard L. Montgomery
Caen
Bradley
Notre Dame de Cenilly
St. Lo
Cautances
Sell
Cautanves
Germams Otters
LeDeshayes
Myrigny
Oine Soules Woods
Caisy
Cott [Tances
Avranches
le Road
St. Ta
Caumont
Bleld
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Litovsk
Philippines
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Frymone
Thuringia
Saxony
Letpalg
Magdehure
Alee
Pec
Roitin
Prnesia
Tisterburg
Fuliivin
Bouitiers
Yeatereay
G.O.P
Spring ST
Florence
Misa River
Ankara
Bulgaria
U. S Supreme Court
James F. Byrnes
Oddon
Patton
Sradley
Oil City
Pramaly
Gabreski
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