Secret message passing by British warships at sea
London reports on Allied naval and air operations as British warships allegedly exchange coded signals at sea while RAF raids shift from Jena and Essen to Wupertal. The day’s raids result in heavy bomber losses with 46 total aircraft missing, including 33 aircraft from a daylight and evening attack.
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London
Jena
Leipzig
Essen
RAF
Wupertal
France
The
Bomber Command
Harris
War Aerial Report Details Heavy Losses and Allied Actions
A scrambled wartime summary reports heavy enemy losses and allied air activity. It notes pounding near Smolensk and a railway junction east of Smolensk, with allied bombings including 1500 tons dropped on targets. Claims speak of German defenses and Allied forces including Navy and Air Force pressing operations across Europe.
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Lng
Trent
Uunian
Porcetas
Prees Jospatchuss
Rona
Smolensk
Vita Nod-Wesh
Eller
ATTU ISLAND CAPTURED AS FIGHTING CEASES
United Press reports that fighting on Attu Island ended as American forces claimed success. News accounts describe Japanese resistance collapsing and U.S. troops securing positions after a costly assault with casualties on both sides.
Attacks on Enemy Convoy Off New Guinea Coast
General headquarters reports air strikes against Japanese convoys off the North Coast of New Guinea amid bad weather hampering operations. Bombers attacked four merchant vessels and two warships, with fighter cover and anti aircraft fire described as heavy but weather limited. Allied communique notes attacks extended to western sectors including Cape Clausius, Adutralty, and surrounding areas with ships and targets listed.
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Aled
Japanne Rover
New Goins
Hwan
Couyay
Tee Dunn
MacArthur
Forth-weat
Cape Cloucesiar
En Urllin
Onstasia
Lina oEne
Deputation to NSW Premier on power supply crisis
A deputation from Portes and Perk Banal Councils and nearby areas plans to meet the New South Wales Premier in Sydney to urge action on electrical supply. The delegation, including engineers and local officials, will travel Friday to press for faster approval and delivery of needed power resources.
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Sydney O Walt On
Ration Coupon Changes Announced for June
Acting Director Cummings outlines adjustments in sugar and tobacco coupon use and new ration book validity. Retailers may redeem remaining coupons through June with some items expiring in July.
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Ugar
Mysterious Correspondence Touches War Era Aid
Fragmentary notes reference ambulance funds and wartime custodians. Names like MacADLEEY and Farrand Bly appear amid garbled lines, suggesting a correspondence about relief or support. The text hints at a town or district response and a potential official statement, but details remain unclear.
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Binet Geome
Ambulance Fonds
Macadleey
Farrand
Benefit Race Meeting for POW and Comforts Fund
Benefit race event planned to aid POW and Comforts Fund with proceeds to support prisoners of war and comforts fund. Details indicate a likely meeting mid June with distribution planned, aiming to raise funds through races and prizes.
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P.O.W. and
Comforts Fund
Puisoners of War
MacArthur Tours His Northern Campaign
Fragment suggests a report on General MacArthur touring a northern campaign area with remarks on amenable leadership or allied forces. Limited readable details mention a convoy or movement and a count of twelve names or units associated with the tour.
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Yeparty
Wuppertal
Dulsbertsen
Duelo
Mae Tombung
Eft
Nusmaroun Trea
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Europe
Army
Japan
Rare
Tampa
Linn Tron Sfestrezer
Baja Navy
Cruver
Attu Island
United Press
Frulay
Inka
Ttai
United States
Feree
Rte
Chiengor
Klignisut
Sero” Weathier
Jgton
Ealathi
Off
North Coast of
New Guinea
General Nuke Artie
N.S.W
Forbes and Parkes
Wiel
Ares
Wuane
Jone
Forbes
Parkas
NEW Ration Books
Cumanisg
Denis
New Oaks
Timestine Oy
Estelig
Eaton
UY Jr
DE Witt
Taka
de Wits
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