Fighter Planes Blast Jan Targets In New Series
More than 300 American fighters from Okinawa and Iwo Jima swept over Japan after a record run of Superfort raids. Japanese radio warned of invasion plans and said Hirohito may assume dictatorial powers. U.S. and Filipino forces trapped 20,000 Japanese along Aparri to Tuguegarao and cleared Aparri while Okinawa mopped up pockets of resistance. American losses at sea rose with 20 ships sunk or damaged by kamikazes, as air strikes hit Kyushu and Tokyo area defenses. Australians took Natier field and Chinese captured interior towers.
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Leonard Millman
Associated Press
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Japan
U. S
Tokyo
China
Chungling
Hirohito
Apara
Philppines
Aparri
Tugwuegerso
U. 3
87Th
Auth
San Juan
A. S. 6Th Army
Agarri
Tenth Army
U.S
Kamakaze
Kyushu
Landslide Blocks Burlington Traffic
A series of landslides near Keokuk halted rail and mail service in Burlington for a second day. Crews worked to clear dirt and debris from tracks north of Keokuk, while detours and suspended service affected east west and north south connections.
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Keukuk
Burlington Railroad
Keokuk
Burlington
Kenkuk
Ware Beg
Unes
Quines Burlington
Wife of Von Ribbentrop Found Aboard Refuge Ship
Reports say Joachim von Ribbentrops wife was found aboard the refugee ship Bele in the port area as expert teams examine vessels to identify ships seized from Denmark by Germany.
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Vupranhagen
Lpi
Paner Extrabaldec
Amunister
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Bele
Riel
Dsmch
Por
Denmark
Emperor Hirohito weighs personal rule amid crisis
Japanese leader declares unprecedented crisis in national history as speculation swirls that Hirohito may assume personal rule to meet dire threats. War Minister announces voluntary corps act forms combat force, while Tokyo commentators hint at bypassing the cabinet to govern directly, amid Chinese moves and American air base activity.
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San Francisco
Japan
Hirohito
Domei Agency
701
Iis
Noreemka Anam
People's Volunteer Corps
Tokyo
Persi
Seaboard
Dames
Pacific
China
Roy C Murphy Dies Suddenly In Council Bluffs
Roy C Murphy aged 53 of 2832 Avenue B died suddenly at his desk at Bruce P Baker Company 21 South Sixth Street in Council Bluffs. Cause stated as cerebral hemorrhage. He was active in real estate Latter day Saint Church and musical circles. survived by a wife and brother James of Council Bluffs.
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Roy C. Murphy
Avenue B
Hiam
Saturay
Bruce P. Baker Company
South Sixth Street
Tr A. A. Johnson
Council Bluffs
Amit
Oxygen
Dents
Murphy
Latter Day Saint Church
Board of Reattors
Chamber of Comnerve
Nia Wide
Indon
James
Counel Biull
Howard Factory Receives Army Navy E Award
The Howard Manufacturing Corporation, world leader in crystal holders, earned the army-navy E Award for excellence in production during World War I. Lt Col Eldon Koerner presented the pennant to Howard president T W Keller at the Masonic Temple, with representatives Bernard Ruby and Betty Jane Williams accepting for employees. The award recognizes the plant’s pivotal role in keeping radio equipment on beam for fighters and naval units.
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Howard Manufacturing Corporation
T. W. Kefier
Eldon Koerner
Chcago
Betty Jane Williams
Howard
Com. Warren ©. Hatch
Navy
Bernard A. Ruby
Masonic Temple Auditorium
Masonic Temple
T. W. Keller
Chicago
Signal Corps
Warren & Heteh
Omaha
Col. Koerner
Co. Koerner
Keller
Employes. Com
Hatch
United States
Reby
World Charter to Senate on July 2
President Truman nears submission of the world peace charter with confidence of broad Senate support. Sources say he has spoken to most senators and expects two thirds plus ratification, aiming for action before his July meetings with Stalin and Churchill.
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Emmett B. Vatearo
Olympia
Wash
Truman
Peace Organization
Senate
Stalin
Churchill
White House
Mon
Wallgren
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Allen
War Casualties Continue in Manila
Manila reports ongoing war casualties with 13 people killed since May 14 by shells and mines in a war-torn city. Booby traps persist and a horse-drawn carriage was blown up on a safe street. Japanese snipers remain at large. a military policeman killed one sniper while crossing a downtown bridge. two accomplices fled.
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Manila
Manila Sul
Sara Wante Pap
Veterans to Get Farm Preference Under War Food Plan
War Food Administration in Washington plans an immediate program to favor veterans returning to farming. The Town Agricultural Adjustment Agency chairman A. J. Ireland said the plan would give veterans preference in obtaining new machinery and equipment.
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Des Mulnes
War Food Administration
Washington
A. J. Eerreland
Town Agri Sltural Adjustment Agency
OPA Price Law Stands House Vote
The House rejected by a teller vote of 164 to 160 an amendment to outlaw OPA's average price regulations. Supporters warned the measure would deprive consumers of low cost goods while opponents argued it would curb consumer access to affordable items. The vote reflected a broader struggle over meat, sugar, and other shortages and featured a Hoover proposed shift of authority from OPA to the Agriculture Department.
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Francis M. le Mas
Washington
Oitlaw
OPA
Eadministration
Armendmenta
DPA
Rep. Hartley
B.M. J
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Agriculture Department
McCormack
Rep. Jenkins
P.ohio
All Food Authority
Chester Bowles
Clinton P. Anderson
New Mexico
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Mass
Anderson
Jenking
Eisenhower says he wants nothing in politics after homecoming
In Abilene General Eisenhower declares he seeks no political position or state secretary role, pledges to rest before resuming duties in Europe, and stresses he is a soldier who takes orders. He praises President Truman and Russian cooperation, outlines future plans in Europe and German control, and calls his homecoming the greatest moment of his life, insisting he is not a hero.
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Abilene
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Stimson
Europe
Gen
Eisenhower
Cief
United States
War Department
Sherman
Truman
Middle West
German Control Commission
Elbe
Germany
Blower
Ube
America
Beekeeper Faces 4 Million Fine Over Bees in City
Beekeeper Helge Johnson faces possible fines up to four million dollars for moving beehives out of Joliet city limits by Tuesday. He describes bees returning at dusk and a swarm of about 75,000 bees that flew away during moves, while joking about bee “strikes” and night lifers.
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Johnson
Poland Forms National Unity Government In Moscow Accord
Three Polish factions reach a Moscow backed plan for a provisional national unity government. Warsaw to announce full lineup soon with inclusion of former emigre leaders and reformists. United States Britain and the Soviet Union to recognize the new government after its personnel is named.
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Eddie Gimore
MosCow
LPI
Warsaw
Feaders
Poland
London
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Archibald Clark Kerr
Jimrtlés
Crimea
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Conferces
Wincenty Witoy
Stanislaw Mikovajcny
Wladyslaw Kiernik
Czeslaw Wypek
Stanislaw Grabeki
Polish National Council
Jen Stanczyk
Moczslaw Thugbt
Save Waste P
Ask Gov Blue to Transfer Machovec to Boys Town
Des Moines residents led by Mrs E T Meredith and about 500 backers urged Governor Robert D Blue to transfer Dorn Machovec a 17 year old prisoner serving a life term to the Boys Town Nebraska home. The petition noted Mrs Merediths pledge to support his education and initial finances while Father E J Flanagan had previously pressed the case.
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Gov. Blue
Machovec
Boys Town
Des Moines
Robert D. Blue Wen
E. T. Meredith
Dorn Machovec
State Penitentiary
Meredith
Des Moines Magazine
National Secretary of Agriculture
Wright Suit May Be Dismissed Amid NPC Sale Debate
Omaha attorney William Ailene said Saturday a suit by George Wright of Council Bluffs and other preferred stockholders against the sale of the Nebraska Power Company may be dropped if NPC can borrow 7 million dollars to retire the preferred stock. The Omaha Cold Storage Company suit remains a public challenge, arguing the Omaha non profit price for NPC would burden electricity consumers.
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Wiliam Ailene
Omaha
George 5. Wright
Council Bluffa
Nebraska Power Company
Sust
Pateme
Wright
Omabe Cold Storage
Fiitchie
NPC
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Howard Company
Army
Baye Waste Paper
U. S. Weather Bureau
Comer Bluffs
Sioux City
Spencer
Nebraska
Iva
Eisenhower Home
Joliet
Sara Wane
RCME
Donald W. Brann
San Antonio
Tex
G-3
15Th Army Group
Verona
Red Army
Supreme Soviet
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