Attu Island Battles Signal Japanese Defenses Crumbling
Washington May 26 AP dispatch reports Attu defenses collapsing as one of the last three main Japanese positions falls into American hands. Allied air power from the western Aleutians supports ground forces with heavy bombers and fighters, while new mist lifts allow continued assaults along ridges and valleys near Chichagor and Lake Nicholas. In the South Pacific, American torpedo planes and Wildcats strike Japanese installations on Kolombangara and Santa Isabel as Niagara is crippled and sunk later by U S forces.
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Washington
Attu Island
Aleutian Islands
Chichagel
Siice
Byo
Thie
Navy
Chichazof
Chichagol Larbor
Lake Nicholas
Chichagor
United States
Viehar Har
South Pacific
Alga
Rint Cove
Kolombangara Island
Solomons
Nekata Bay
Santa Isabel Island
Cape Surville
San Cristobal Island
Henderson Calls For New Dikes To Curb Inflation
New York May 26 Leon Henderson CFA Administrator said another set of dikes is needed to dam rising tide of inflation. He urged new controls over production distribution and credit at the 28th annual convention of the National Association of Purchasing Agents.
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New York
CFA
Leon Henderson
United States
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Korean Leader Claims Japan Plans to Seize China Peace Offer
A Korean leader testified to the House immigration committee that Japan plans to offer China a separate peace by September and that officers have been chosen to back an invasion against the United States. He said the plan was outlined by officials from Premier Tojo's circle, with evidence from Orient-based coworkers. Committee members apologized for missing earlier warnings.
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Washington
Pearl Marbor
House Immigration Committee
Dayamese
China
Actrupa
Pain
Actimg
United States
Ifort
Taw
TIAL
Orient
Pacific
Haan
President Roosevelt decries Ohio rubber strike as inexcusable
Akron May 26. CIO officials announce five day stoppage will end and workers expected to resume by tomorrow. Washington May 28. Roosevelt telegram to union leaders calls strikes in Akron and Ohio plants a flagrant breach of war labor pledge and orders an immediate end to picketing and return to work by noon May 27 or government will act. New Orleans May 26. Norma Shearer attends graduation ceremonies at U S Navy Air Station with husband Ensign Muiron Arronge receiving Wings of Gold.
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Akron
Ohio
Roosevelt
CIO
United Rubber Workers
Washington
Racevelt Toned
Ina
Ohin
Sonmry
Vomnander-In
Army
Navy
New Orleans
Norma Shearer
U. S& Naval Air Station
Muiron Arronge
Santa Monica
Calif
Talk of Whale Steak Surfaces at Food Conference
At a May 26 conference session the Norwegian and Icelandic delegations highlighted marine food supplies and the role of oceans in postwar nourishment. They urged global price and supply stabilization to include fish and whale products, while Surgeon General Karl Evang extolled whale meat as a nutritious terrestrial equivalent.
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Rede
Chatman Anders Fjeletad
United Nations Food Conference
Karl Evang
Violent Fighting Renewed in Caucasus Front
A Soviet midnigh t communique reports renewed violent fighting in the Caucasus. German forces suffered heavy losses in attacks along the lower Kuban and Rostov Donets sectors, with about 200 Germans killed. Russian artillery, machine gun fire, and bombardments repelled German attempts, including losses of dugouts and trucks along the Donets and near Kharkov area.
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Lindon
Caucasus
Kuban
Rostov
Donets
Kitham
Noagoropsikk
Danets
Lisiehanek
Kharkov
Wey
Roxtugon-Den
Germaty
Rome Radio Declares Italy Will Always Hold Its World Place
Rome radio said on Wednesday that Italy will maintain its role in world affairs. The broadcast responded to Allied claims by Churchill and challenged Italy’s wartime leadership, calling for unity and stressing a continued Italian place in global events.
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Rome Radio
Italy
Chorenill
Maly
Tinly
Broadcase
Churchill
Washington
Ualy
Shakeup in Western Defense Command Reported Under Way
Ban Francisco May 26 The Call Bulletin quotes Rep Richard J Welch saying a shakeup is under way in the Pacific coast army high command over clashes between Lieut Gen John L Dewitt and war department leaders on how to treat Japanese in the far west General Dewitt opposes returning any Japanese to the coast
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Ban Francisco
Auoterd
Richard J. Welch
Rcalif
Coast Army High Command
John L. Dewitt
War Department
Far West
Dewitt
Cous
Queen Wilhelmina Visits Canada With Crown Princess Juliana
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands arrived in Canada by air from The Hague for a brief visit with Crown Princess Juliana and her three daughters. The 62 year old monarch travels with Foreign Minister J N van Kleffens who may also visit Washington. The party’s itinerary includes a baptism scheduled for June 24.
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Ottawa
Wihelmius
Tin Netherlands
Fage Sand
Juliana
T He Netherland
J. N. van Kleffens
Washington
Governor Opposes Plan to Raise Flathead Lake Level
Governor Sam A Ford declared Montana’s stance against the Bonneville Power Administration plan to raise Flathead Lake by up to 17 feet for additional Columbia River power. He cited a 1921 law protecting Montana waters from diversion outside state bounds and announced a June 1 meeting with BPA officials, army engineers, and the Montana Water Conservation Board, followed by a public hearing June 2 in Fort Peck.
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Bonneville
Montana
Sam A. Ford
Bonneville Power Administration
Columbia River
Fred
Montara
Paul J. Raver
Bonneville Power
D. L. Mivrlett
Army Engineers
Poverney
Coy Montana Water Ronseration Board
Rattawell
Interior Department
Washington
Rovernor
Hagarmnen Pines
McNonneville Power Administration
Flathead
Butte
Montana Standard
Ford
Polson
Samors
Monfant
Fort Peck
Fars Peels
Miasouri
Helena Weather Note by USA Burenu
Little change in temperature Tuesday with scattered qhawl era diving afternoon. The Helena forecast mentions mild conditions and light winds with no significant precipitation expected.
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Helena
USA
Flood Waters Close Major Illinois Explosives Plant
Flood waters forced the closure of a large explosives plant in Illinois as high water moved downstream. Across the Midwest, floods surged through Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Indiana, dominating headlines with record crests and a toll of deaths while federal and regional officials discuss drought relief and agricultural aid programs.
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Hie
Midwestern
Mbisis
Saoph
Wonder Coampany
Wolt Linke
Cresta
Sen Wally
Federal
Hieinds A
Om St. Lows
Midlands
Ohio
Miseiggingi
Navy Patrol Planes Sink Enemy Sub In South Atlantic
Navy patrol planes claim to have sunk an enemy submarine in the South Atlantic several weeks ago. Survivors were left afloat after depth charges and gunfire, but no landing reports have been received. Life rafts were dropped to aid any survivors.
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Navy
South Atlantic
Washington
Atlantic
Stalin and Davies Hold Second Talk In Moscow
The Moscow radio reported that Premier Stalin and Joseph K. Davies met for a second time after a secret message from President Housevelt. The broadcast said Molotov attended and was intended for the people of Russia as relayed by the federal communications commission.
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Moscow Radio
Stalin
Joseph KF. Davies
Automobile Patrol Collision With Boat Causes Minor Damage
A patrol vehicle driven by Pvt Lorrr STeAR collided with a boat in an incident described as noninjury. The accident occurred during duty, with the patrol unit sustaining minor damage and no injuries reported.
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Pvt
Official OPA Price Lists Made Available
Washington May 21 news brief states the plan to publish price lists and ration point information from the Office of Price Administration. The data and optional articles will be provided to newspapers for potential use in special sections, with printing help from War Information Office and newspaper associations.
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OPA
Washington
Office of Parlor Administration
OVA
Dsta
Havl
OPA on Verge of Collapse Called Fantasies
New York May 26 Clair Wilcox director of the Industrial Materials division of the Office of Price Administration said published reports that the OPA war on the verge of collapse were sheer fantasies. He added we are neither shaky nor tottering nor verging on collapse. Wilcox spoke at the 28th minor convention and wave conference of the National Association of Purchasing Agents.
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New York
Clair Wilcox
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Wilcox Gale
Mino
National Association of Purchasing Agena
National Copper Scrap Drive Contemplated
Washington May 26 A nationwide scrap collection drive to provide copper for ammunition is contemplated by the air production hand as testified before Senate appropriations and committees. Undwessing 124000 for printing facilities WPS Chairman Donald M Nelson told the committee part would be used to inform the public where to deposit scrap metal and why it is needed This report summarizes the hearing and anticipated public campaign for copper collection.
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Washington
Senate
WPS
Donald M. Nelson
Chinese Recapture Point as Central China Battles Rattle
Chinese troops recaptured a strategic point along the Yangtze in western Hebei area, inflicting casualties on Japanese forces. Reports say Chinese defenders halted enemy drives from Ichang, with substantial combat losses and the seizure of military stores.
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Central
China
Ichang
Chung
Harile
Tetuing
Tela
Pionar
Yangtze
Chuoghing
Cartier
Martteas
Teharige
Yangter
Changyang
Lehang
Eisenhower and MacArthur Receive Honorary Rank
London notes King George VI awarding honorary ranks to Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur for services in command of Allied forces. Both generals are cited for leadership in World War II and North Africa, with prior recognition given to John J. Pershing for World War I service.
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Eisenhower
MacArthur
King George
London
George VI
Dwight de Fisenhower
Tawglas MacArthur
Heighia
Fe Bath
Firnevas Nixenhower
North
Afica
MacArthuy
Gett West Parltle
John J. Pershing
Duesseldorf Bombed as Allied Assault Ramps Up
May 26 report from Lonulen says RAF bombed Duesseldorf with nearly 2,000 tons of explosives in a major German war center strike. Allied air forces across the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas reported heavy bombing of Italy and Sicily, with 343 Axis planes destroyed in a week and extensive fires across the Ruhr.
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Vyhe
RAF
Duesseldorf
Italy
Britain
Africa
English Channel
Mediterranean
U. S
Sfelly
Sardini
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Messina
Europe
Aegean
Greece
Turkey
Sicily
Thea Auled
Penny Comand
Marehan
British Air Ministry
Dortmund
Congress calls halt to wasteful travel and comm expenditures
Washington May 26 report by a joint committee on rediction of nonessential federal spending warned that federal travel and communications costs will top 100 million dollars for the year. It cited agencies overspending on travel, telephoning and telegraphing, with War Information Office and War Production Board among the top outlays.
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Washington
War and Qavy
Cav
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P-Va
Committee On
Prhess
Office of War Information
War Production Board
Commerce Department
Agriculture
State Department
Office of Price Administrastion
Juation Departement
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