Okinawa battle advances as US forces trap Japanese garrison
On Okinawa, Sixth Division Marines press from west and infantry from east, closing on Shuri as remnants of the garrison flee southward. Naha mop-up follows fierce fighting and radio Tokyo claims Japanese losses are rising. The Camel News Agency notes Nahe spy operations amid the chaos.
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Chinese Close In On Shaoyang Deepen Corridor
Chinese forces pressed the attack around Shaoyang in western Hunan as they push a 145 mile wedge toward the enemy corridor. Reported are advances toward Hengyang, Liuchow resisting from three Chinese columns, and enlarging the wedge past Yoonging toward Tsinkong as American observers note Japanese ravages but no halt to the push.
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Theatre Ticket Grafton invites Pohnson for film tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites LLORENCE POHNSON of South Grafton to attend tonight's presentation of Wingshift Maisie with Ann Sothern and James Craig at the theatre or Torrid Zone with James Cagney and Pat at the Dixie theatre.
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Hopes For Early End To United Nations Contact
West Virginia briefs report senate confirmations for four postmasters C Leslie Hall Goldie Farmer William Wheeler Green and John M Herold plus naming of Pawin M Alvis and Mary Marino Shue. Also June 1 notes include inspections by Col Oveta Culp Hobby at Ashford General Hospital White Sulphur Springs visits by governor Meadows and officers, wage vote by Owens-Illinois Glass Cokers choosing AFL, poliomyelitis cases in WV, and a sailor held in Ohio jail. Diplomatic news in San Francisco cites hope for an early windup of the UN conference with Big Five leadership and possible improved US Soviet relations through Hopkins talks.
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Berlin
Truman Says Pacific Army Will Double In Size
President Truman stated the army in the Pacific will ultimately be twice as large as its current strength and bigger than the peak size of the U S army in Europe. He summarized the meeting’s briefing as a measure of future expansion and strategic focus in the Pacific theater.
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Fire Hits Osaka In Major Allied Bombardment
Japanese greatest industrial city Osaka faced a two hour wave of incendiary attacks by more than 600 bombers and fighters including 450 B 29s, dropping 3 200 tons of fire clusters on steel copper hemp and wire plants. The bombardment focused on Dural Sheet Metal Aircraft Propeller plant shipyards railway station and war industries.
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Fire destroys nine barracks at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana dispatch reports from Indianapolis Star say nine disciplinary barracks at Fort Benjamin Harrison burned last night. At least five prisoners shot as rioting occurred. guards fired warnings but no casualties beyond the five wounded. Prisoners are Army men serving court martial sentences. A colonel reportedly attacked amid the chaos as tower guards opened fire with submachine guns. Fort commander Col Henry E. Tisdale ordered all troops to duty and restricted entry. State police reported no escapes. Firefighters helped control the flames. cause under investigation.
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Heroes Of The Silent Service Challenge Japs At Sea
In a first of a series on undersea war, a Norfolk based submarine commander, George L. Street II, sinks a blunt-nosed Japanese freighter near home waters and later destroys a lugger after surfacing. The patrol underscores the stealth and danger of U S Navy submarines in the Pacific theater.
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Gospel Meetings Subjects at Bethany Oklahoma
Gospel meetings bulletin lists sermon topics for Wednesday through Sunday at Bethany Oklahoma. Topics include Why We Are Here Both Ends of Two Different Lives Marks and Signs Do I Worship Scripturally and Are You Even How You Handle Word of Truth. Sessions run across evenings and mornings.
War Today reflects on Franco-Syrian crisis risk
AP commentary argues Europe remains volatile with fragile regimes that could ignite wider war. Britain and the United States seek peace through tripartite talks while France bears scrutiny. The piece warns that local conflicts threaten vast areas and emphasizes shared responsibility to prevent escalation.
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Europe
Syria
Britain
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John Bull
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de Guulle
London
France
Maine
DPA Cracks Down On Sugar Chillers Bowles Announces
Washington June 1 The DPA vowed a drastic program to end sugar chiselers who seek sugar for noncanning use. Price Administrator Chester Bowles said some applicants falsify forms, robbing the nation of sugar for home canning. Local boards may suspend home canning ration certificates where crops are not near ready, delaying issuance until the season begins.
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France Accepts Cease Fire in Syria Crisis Leadership Move
Paris and Washington report France will cease fire and withdraw to consolidate positions. Prime Minister Churchill, President Truman, and Allied powers push for a conference with Britain and the United States to resolve Syria and Lebanon demands and safeguard communications lines amid Arab world tensions.
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Air force raids press Borneo targets in Tarakan action
Manila dispatch reports the 13th Air Force and Fifth Air Force mounting intensified raids on Borneo targets. Airfields and shipyards along Tarakan and nearby coasts faced heavy attacks with over 1000 bombers and fighters participating.
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