Aussies Advance On Capital City Of Borneo
Australian forces push south toward Brunei town after a small amphibious landing near Brunei Bay, aiming at the Seria oil field area as Japanese defenses concentrate along the coast. The action includes a raid by PT boats within a mile of shore, with Allied observers reporting significant Japanese losses and a widening advance from Brunei mainland toward the final invasion area.
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James Hutcheson
Suniel Bay
Borneo
Beria
Seria
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Reno
Brunei Bay
Brunei
Brunei Town
Big Three Meeting Set With Time Not Announced
Washington reports a Big Three meeting has been set but no time or venue disclosed. President Roosevelt said the Moscow talks Friday aim to unity Polish governance on a broad base while stressing continued cooperation among London Washington and Moscow. He named Stettinius Byrnes Hopkins and Davies as attendees, pending health, and urged trust among Stalin Churchill and himself to sustain peace.
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Harry Hopkins
Joseph E. Davies
Mosccow
Ondon
Edward R. Stettinus
James F. Byrnes
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Davies
London
Stalin
Churchill
United States
Russia
Truman Urges Fast Action on Peace Charter
President Truman pressed for quick Senate ratification of the United Nations peace charter before the congressional recess. He indicated White House support to avoid aiding opponents of participation and suggested timing after the San Francisco conference. Senator Burton signaled a lively debate as the session reopened with Dumbarton Oaks talks ongoing.
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Willam T. Peacock
Ashington
Dent Truman
Truma
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House
San Francisco
Burton
Ohio
Small Nation Split Spells Collapse Of Fight Against Big Five Veto Powers
Washington June 13 Republicans push six month OPA lease with possible revamp next fall. Wolcott offers six month continuance while administration fights for full year. Farm price control debate stalls with cost plus plan seen as doomed by banking committee. United Nations coverage notes big five veto control in world security, with small nations seeking future charter amendments without veto. See SMALL NATION.
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Motetom Reel Company Faces Grand Jury Indictment
Elkins area report states Motetom Reel Company charged with violating War Production regulations over remodeling at Williams Country Club. A district federal court appearance is ordered to answer a grand jury indictment alleging 26 counts, including installing an air system after obtaining equipment by false pretenses and submitting fraudulent priority material requests.
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Elkins
Motetom’ Reel
Williams Country Club
WPB
West Virginia approves driver education course for high schools
The State Board of Education approved a driver education course of study to be adopted in West Virginia high schools next term after a three day meeting. The action, announced today in Charleston, marks a revisions prompted by prior suggestions.
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State Board of Education
West Virginia
Basic Necessities Scarcer Than Ever As War Recedes
CHICAGO June 13 George W Taylor chairman of the National War Labor Board declared that supplies of basic necessities will become scarcer as we move toward Tokyo The nation's resources cannot be mustered out of service They cannot yet be devoted to a more abundant life at home nor will the lack of essentials be fully offset by a growing supply of durable consumer goods Many of us may have a brand new refrigerator before good beef steaks to put in it He warned that hopes for a high consumption economy cannot immediately realize He added reconverting to civilian production is tougher to beat than any economic problem yet faced on the home front He discussed wage stabilization and the war to civilian transition See BASIC Page 4
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Chicago
George W. ‘Taylor
National War Labor Board
Tokyo
Taylor
Chicago Association
WLB
Chinese Recapture Hoyun East of Canton in June
Chinese regulars and local militia recaptured Hoyun 105 miles east-northeast of Canton as part of efforts to shield the coast from American invasion. Japanese reportedly regained Ishan, near Linchow, in fierce battles 400 miles northwest. Chinese forces advanced north to near Hoyun after recapture. See CHINESE Page 3.
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Spencer Moosa
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Italian Prince Begins Huge Task Of Solving Complex Political Dilemma
Crown Prince Umberto launches consultations with Italian party leaders after Premier Bonomi resigns. The nation gropes for a new government to chart a path toward plebiscite or constituent assembly while an Allied embargo shields the monarchy. The crisis centers on gauging public sentiment and the monarchys fate amid postwar Europe tensions.
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George EF
Bria
Rome
Umberto
Ivance Bonomi
Europe
Italy
The War Today: Japanese Defenses and Allied Prospects
The column discusses Japanese propaganda, civilian defense plans, and reserve forces in war plants. It notes Okinawa’s end and the arrival of reinforcements in Asia, suggesting a focus on preparation over rapid action. It surveys potential actions in China, Java, Borneo, and Burma, and the impact of monsoon rains on operations.
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J. M. Roberts, Jr
AP Foreign ‘Affairs
Germany
Okinawa
Asia
Indies
Java
Borneo
Tokyo
Malaya
Indo-China
Thailand
Burma
Japs Caught Off Guard by Narrines In Line Plunges
A Guam front dispatch reports American forces on Okinawa launching simultaneous attacks on eastern and western positions. The Seventh Division held the eastern ridge while First Division Marines secured a western anchor. From the north, heavy artillery battered two enemy concentrations. In 36 hours of fierce combat a Marine company suffered 187 killed or wounded, many from a Japanese counterattack and surprise assault.
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Richard O'Malley
Guam
Peateau
Okinawa
Elks Parade Formation Call At Latrobe Street
All members of B. P. B. or E. jo. 308 are requested to assemble promptly at 6 45 P M Thursday evening behind the Post Office on Latrobe Street for parade formation. See parade formation on page 6.
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Poles to Meet in Moscow With Big Three
London dispatch reports Poland’s fate to be discussed in Moscow Friday by representatives of the Big Three. Spokesmen in London caution against optimism as the session aims to outline a provisional government and a reorganization plan for Poland.
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Ball
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