Half Of Prized Naha Airdrome Captured By Amphibious Force
Guam reports Allied forces seize half of the Naha airstrip amid a major assault. B-29s advance through severe weather to strike Kobe as incendiaries ignite large fires. Japanese defenses rally with several fighter sorties but fail to halt the daylight bombing run.
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Naha
Bobbin Coons
Guam
Kobe
Japan
Yokohama
Rippon
Sekyo
Mikagermachi
Ashiya
Chinese Closing Pincers On Japs Holding Linchow
Chinese high command reports enveloping movements against Japanese forces at Linchow and Ishan as severe fighting rages in Szelo toward the French Indo China line. Kweishien recaptured. one column moves down the West river while another advances toward Museo. Japanese remnants pursued northeast of Foochow as Chinese claim initial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Modea
Chungking
Linchow
U. S
14Th Air Force Base
Ishan
Szelo
Indo-China
Liuchow
Igh Command
Kweishien
West River
Kwangsi Province
Foochow
Infantry and Marines Split Okinawa Japs Near Naha Airdrome
American forces press toward complete control of Okinawa's Naha airfield as Doughboys and Marines push through southern island. Despite heavy rains, mud, and minefields, advances up to 5000 yards were reported, with light casualties as Sixth Marine Division and First Marine Division probe Haha and Oreku areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Naha
Okinawa Campa
Okinawa
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Naha Harbor
Oreku Peninsula
Haha
Rhukyu Chamn
Associated Press
Cocking
Fourth Marine
Pedro A. del Valle
Marine di
British Will Quit Levant When France Signs Treaty
Alabama bill to abolish absentee ballots failed to reach a final vote as lawmakers delayed decision until Thursday. Rep. Golson aimed to curb absentee voting, noting vast fraud criticisms, while Rep. Beebe pressed for limited exceptions for teachers and travelers. Rep. Byars said a new bill to improve existing laws was in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levant
France
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Hunter Golson
Elmore
W. C. Beebe
Baldwin
Golson
Rep. A. S. Byars
Lawrence
House
Congress
Churchill Denies Stirred Up Trouble in Levant
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill rebutted De Gaulle’s charge that Britain stirred trouble in Syria and said Britain would withdraw troops once a France Levan t treaty is in place. He stressed no British ambitions in the Levant and favored France, Britain, and the United States negotiating the dispute. Turkey showed interest and the Istanbul press urged Turkish representation in any international conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
de Gaulle
Syria
Britain
France
Levant
United States
Russia
China
Commons
Paris
Beyrouth
Turkey
Lebanon
Tstanbul
World War II Headlines From The World Today
The World Today reports Allied air and ground actions across the Pacific and Asia. Japan marks a B-29 raid anniversary as Kobe docks face eight thousand tons of bombs. Okinawa sees Marines seize Naha airfield while Tenth Army presses southeastward. In Mindanao and Luzon operations continue against Japanese forces with advancing columns and mop‑ups near Manila. Chinese units advance near Foochow Liuchow area while Liuchow rail junction is hit by Fourteenth Air Force. Burma sees British tanks and infantry push toward Toungoo Mawchi alongside patrols.
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Associated Press
Japan
Kobe
Okinawa
Naha
Oroku Peninsula
Tenth Army
Lft
Philippines
Mindanao
Davao
Luzon
Cagayan Valley
Wawaim
Manila
Siapu
Foochow
Nanning-Liuchow
Tatang
Liuchow
Fourteenth Airforce
Chungking
Burma
Toungoo- Mawchi
Advanced Infantry Training Shift at Camp Rucker
Camp Rucker converts the Infantry Replacement Training Center into an Infantry Advanced Replacement Training Center. The change takes effect Sunday, June 3, with no major disruption to existing training. The current staff remains. details from the War Department are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rucker
Infantry Replacement Training Center
Infantry Advanced
War Department
Fifteen Year Olds Seek Driver Licenses In Alabama
Several 15 year olds attended a drivers license school at the county courthouse after governor Chauncey Sparks signed a bill lowering the age for motorists. A second school for all applicants is planned tonight at 8 o clock. Roy Grubbs of the Alabama State Highway Patrol will be in Dothan tomorrow and Thursday to conduct tests to qualify motorists for licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tothan
Chauncey Sparks
Roy Grubbs
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Dothan
Modern Methods Cut Fire Losses by Noted Chief
Fire Chief D W Brosnan of Albany Ga told the Dothan Rotary Club that modern fire prevention and training cut losses and insurance costs. He cited Albany’s 34 year record and 10 percent lower insurance rates, urging adequate equipment and ongoing training for firefighters to protect lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
D.w.bi Brognan
Albany
Fire Department
Albecy
French Support On Veto Issue Pledged Quietly
In a San Francisco dispatch, French delegates indicate France would back the United States in a veto showdown with Germany and Russia if needed. Paul Boncour says France would vote with America though reluctant, while another French official warns the stance could irritate allies.
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San Francisco
Fearne
United States
Russia
United Nationalentence
Paul Boncoir
Delepstion
Hessia Wetig
Paul Bonrour
France
America
Americas
Peacetime Draft Of VFW Proposes Training At Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars proposes a peacetime draft plan for home based military training over three years in National Guard or Naval and Marine reserve units. Trainees join a local unit, drill weekly, and attend two weeks of summer training, with a ban on use in emergencies. If rejected, a one year program is offered to ease fears of compulsory training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WILLIAM F_ ARBOGAST
Washington
Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
VFW
National Guard
Naval and
Marine Reserve
House
Graut K. Ketchum
Nations
Ketchum
John Thomas Taylor
Taylor
Fire Rages Through Headland High School Building
A fire of undetermined origin damaged Headland High School early today, razing the two story building and its contents. Superintendent J J Yarbrough said the blaze began about 1230 am on the second floor rear, destroying 15 classrooms, the auditorium and two music rooms. Parts of the structure dating to 1905 with 1928 additions were insured, but water supply hampered firefighting.
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Dames
Headland
J. J. Yarbrough
Yarbrough
Dothan
Bond Sales Lag In Seventh War Loan Drive Houston County
Bond buying in the Seventh War Loan drive in Houston County lagged with about $2,000 in E bonds sold since yesterday. Total reported sales reached $1,257,552, including $338,405 in E bonds, marking a new eight day low. Officials fear a disappointing finish to the drive by June 30 and urge public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
County War Finance Committee
Allied Powers Set Occupation Zones in Berlin
Allied leaders announce four occupation zones for Germany after unconditional surrender. Soviet Union takes east, United Kingdom north, United States southwest, France west, with a joint inter Allied authority governing greater Berlin. The plan includes disarmament, seizure of war plants, and a four power control council to coordinate nationwide policy.
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Berlin
Germany
Soviet Union
United Kingdom
United States
France
Greater
United Nations
Control Council
State Department
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Frankfurt-on -Main
Fisenhower
Bern
Herlin
Manual Council
Gimultanee Mainby
Converging U S Columns Scoring Gains On Mindanao
Manila reports converging U S columns of the 24th and 31st divisions making progress on Mindanao Island. The 24th cleared Ula village area northwest of the Davao Gulf while pushing toward a Davao garrison. Japanese resistance has been reduced as forces move west and inland under Maj. Gen. Clarence Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aps
U.S
Mindanao
Associated Press
Richard Bergholz
Ula
Davao Gulf
Davao
Gon
Clarence Martin
3St
Kabowr
Pojangy
Than Vialley
Marth Terme
Buh
3&H
Tacun
Wawa
Mississippi Group Examines Mart System Development
Governor Bailey and party toured Ashford and nearby marketing facilities in a study of a proposed state marketing system. Officials observed a 190 bushels per hour sizing machine and a new $45,000 market under construction east of town. The Mississippi delegation visited Alabama officials during the itinerary to discuss state markets and extension of the marketing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Radford
Thomas Fh i Reiley
Mississippa
Carley
Senate
House
Agen
Ashsford
Mississippi
Atlala
Aghford
Bailey
Albama
Ashford
Ne Ripervesant
C Ou
Windsor
AV Cagp Relu
Missippi Directian
Pailty
Bremen Building Bombing Kills and Wounds Americans and Germans
A Bremen AMG building housing Allied and German offices was destroyed by multiple blasts. Casualties include two Americans reported killed and many injured, with 4 Americans and several Germans listed as seriously hurt. American Lt Col Kennedy, on the third floor, offered that the disaster may have been caused by a delayed action blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Germany
Aime
Ntussel Kennedy
Washington, D.C
Kennedy
Three Convicted In Federal Court
A federal court case in the Southern District of Alabama concluded proceedings with verdicts against multiple defendants. John Loyd Bedale Fay Lee Bensely and Willia Gaston Meadows faced charges related to revenue and wartime activities. The judge, Charles Ao Recnavanier, presided as the jury rendered decisions and several defendants await sentencing.
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Federel Coun
Alabamas
Verleldias
Charles Ao Recnavanier
Internal Revenue
Gary
John Loyd Bedale
Don Fatter
Fay Lee Bensely
Houston Courts
Protection Subsidy For Manufacturers Sought In OPA Bill
Washington AP report notes Senate Commerce and Agriculture committees pushing price controls to shield processors and manufacturers from losses if costs rise. Amendments seek to guarantee price supports after 145 days and curb profits during recession, with Republican opposition stressing limited relief and market effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Crete
Semler Taft
Chiot Lund
Tate
Thorns Obl
Senate Agriculture Contaitee
Atv
Sentara Taft Thera Ublabe Buen
City Discusses Airport Repairs Plan
The City will coordinate repairs to airport facilities with input from Mayor John Ayres and Commissioner Clyde Coe. The council plans to seek state support for funding and to arrange property disposal and payments related to the project.
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Coby
Ben Diy
Loire
Rapier Riedel
Thanties
Darest
Pur Pats
Campas
John Th Ayres
Clyde T. Coe
Netotaliens
Corinisaon
Beng
Aostatk
U S Sub S Core Knockout In Carrier Battle
A US submarine torpedoed and sank a large Japanese carrier after a fierce chase near Pearl Harbor. Commander McGregor led the attack, hitting the target with the first torpedo and forcing a burn as destroyers dropped depth charges. The heavy fire from the carrier ceased as it sank bottomward in the Pacific.
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HY Marlin Spencee
Pearl Harbor
Aps
McGregor
Pacific
Itapersil Nipponere
Avhiapie Tia
Aire
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