Marines Press Attack at Shuri Castle After Flag Rise
Marines press a flank assault against the Shuri town garrison on Okinawa, aided by heavy rain and mud. Fifth regiment troops advance toward the western flank while the first division hoists the American flag over Shuri Castle, replacing resistance with a vow to finish the encirclement. The note to France signals broader Middle East diplomacy.
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UN Sees Syria Crisis Testing Postwar World Order
The Associated Press reports mounting fighting in Syria as United Nations delegates push to finish the world charter. Secretary Stettinius seeks to keep Levant disputes separate from conference work, while Arab protests over French Syria Lebanon policy complicate efforts to shape a new international body.
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Ishan On Kwangsi Kweichow Railway Retaken Report
IGKING May 31 dispatches report Chinese forces retook the Kwangsi Kweichow railway, with a 43 mile west railhead at Liuchow and advances toward Yunening and Chienkiang. Fighting continued as Chinese columns attacked Pinyang and pressed along the north south corridor toward Lungchow, Nanning, and French Indo China. The southern Yung river bank near Yungning was reported as held by Chinese.
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General Clark Pauses in Paris Before Returning to U S
Gen Mark W Clark stops briefly in Paris during a return voyage to the United States. He notes the four stars on his shoulder bring no extra weight and recalls near Salerno moments when German forces pressed between American and British units.
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Theatre Ticket Informs Miss Gerkin Of Attendence
The Grafton Sentinel invites Miss Helen Gerkin of Washington Street to attend tonight s presentation of The Sullivans at the Strand featuring James Cay Ann Sheridan and Pat and Laurel and Hardy at the Dixie Theatre.
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Japan shifts high command for Kamikaze strategy
West Virginia reports bond sales totaling 12 908 012 dollars as Tokyo reassigns top admirals to extend kamikaze tactics. The broadcast cites Admiral Tokyoda and Vice Admiral Ozawa moving to key posts to map decisive naval actions amid mounting losses in Okinawa waters.
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Battle regions praised as bloodiest apart from Italy
Maj Gen Manton Eddy, commander of the Army's 12th corps, said the African campaign was the bloodiest aside from Italy because the Luftwaffe remained strong and merciless toward Allied forces. He noted bitter fighting in Normandy hedgerows and northern France but credited good weather for aiding the troops. In Charleston, the state board of public works heard protests from express companies and steam railways against tax assessment recommendations from two weeks earlier by the state.
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Syrian capital in chaos after all night bombardment
Reports from Damascus describe a chaotic capital after an all night French bombardment. Hama reports indicate over 200 casualties with 300 feared in the fighting as British and American authorities urge restraint and condemn the bloodshed. French commander insists, Syrians vow to resist.
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Point values on canned tomatoes and spinach rise Sunday
The OPA announced tighter point values for canned tomatoes and spinach starting Sunday, with No 2 cans of tomatoes at 40 points and spinach at 20 points. Spinach No 2 1-2 cans up to 30 points. 46-ounce juices 10 points. Reductions reflect slower juice sales while tomato and spinach demand remains higher than supply.
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The Atlantic Charter Seeds Controversy in Syria Iran
The War Today weighs a growing claim that the Atlantic Charter seeks sovereignty for Western powers, citing Syria’s push to define ideals and Iran’s demand for troop withdrawals as pivotal episodes in the Middle East, with Britain Russia and the United States as cited actors.
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Army Explains Court Martial and Discharges Sought
The House Military committee waits for Army explanation of court martial sentences and discharges. Rep. Thomason says officers from the adjutant general’s office will testify. He cites discharges for nerve exhaustion and a Texan lawyer judged Psychoneurotic as unjust. The GI bill sections reference a board of reviews.
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French and British Forces Withdraw From Syrian Front
Reported exchange in the House of Commons cites Churchill urging De Gaulle to order French troops to fire and withdraw to racks as British and Free French forces have held Gersman control in Syria since 1941. Foreign Secretary Eden announced the action after a cabinet emergency session within 24 hours.
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Chiang Kai-Shek Names Soong Premier of China
Chiang Kai-Shek resigns as premier and entrusts acting premier T. V. Boon while remaining president. Soong Ching-ling’s in-law Soong becomes acting premier amid Allied pressure and hopes for better ties with the Communists as war in Europe continues.
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