Eisenhower credits unity of arms for Allied invasion success
General Eisenhower told a press conference that the Allied invasion of Europe last June succeeded because air, sea, and land forces fought as a single unified force. He said many officers doubted an invasion was possible, but cooperation across arms proved decisive. He emphasized there was no separate sea or air war, only unified action.
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Europe
Ardennes
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Saar
Eisenhower
1040 Violations Of Labor Laws Found In North Carolina
Raleigh June 15 The state department of labor division of standards and inspections reported 1040 labor law violations in 704 Tar Heel manufacturing mercantile and service establishments in April Most violations concerned child labor laws with 605 cited cases Labor Commissioner Forrest Shuford announced.
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State Department of Labor
Forrest Shuford
Saratoga Repairs After Heavy Iwo Jima Bombardment
The navy reports the carrier Saratoga sustained severe damage from air attacks during the Iwo Jima battle. Seven direct bomb hits caused casualties, but the ship is fully repaired and back in action with the carrier task group.
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Washington
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Tokyo
Destruction From Air Is Facing Japs
General Arnold pledged complete destruction for Japan in air attacks reaching 2,000,000 tons of bombs yearly by July 1. He spoke as 520 B-29s bomb Osaka with 3,000 tons of fire bombs. The Osaka raid followed the anniversary of B-29s’ first China raid last year.
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Japan
H. H. Arnold
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Osaka
China
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Feeder Lines Petitioned At CAB Hearing
Southern Airways proposed six feeder routes to serve six states at a civil aeronautics board hearing in Greensboro. The Birmingham based carrier would connect Atlanta to Wilmington and Jacksonville, Memphis to Charleston and Mobile, Jackson to Savannah, and Nashville to Atlanta, as feeder service only. Testimony also covered the Southeastern Air Express of Atlanta seeking nine southern routes.
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Southern Airways
Birmingham
Ala
Civil Aeronautics Board
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Wilmington
N. C
Memphis
Charleston
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Jackson
Southeastern Air Expres
House May Investigate Roosevelt Deal
Washington June 15 The house was advised the treasury has not used a 228500 bad debt tax deduction claimed by John Hartford for a loan loss to Brig Gen Elliott Roosevelt. Rep Woodruff demanded a full committee inquiry while Rep Knutson urged sending Colin Stam to review Hartford 1942 tax return.
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House
Treasury
John Hartford
Elliott Roosevelt
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Ways and Means Committee
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Coughton
Rep. Woodruff
Doomed Jap Garrison Nears Collapse in Okinawa Fight
U S forces press on Okinawa as Yaeju peak falls to 96th Division with flame throwers clearing cave defenses. Seventh Division advances from the east as Maj Gen Pedro Del Valle warns the enemy could collapse within two weeks if their command structure is hit. German surrenderes rise as Americans push toward the sea.
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Associated Press
Small Nations Push For UN Charter Revisions
At the United Nations conference in San Francisco small nations press for changes to the world security charter within 5 to 10 years. They challenge the veto system held by the Big Five and warn against fixed time limits that would force conference calls. Officials expect a showdown and aim to settle charter questions this week amid open and closed sessions.
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Industrial Sugar Quotas Slashed for July September
Washington reports OPA cuts in industrial sugar allotments to about 37 to 44 percent of year ago levels for the July to September quarter. Quotas shrink 23 to 8 percent below the current April June ration, with most users including ice cream and beverage producers receiving the maximum cut to 50 percent of their 1941 base.
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Washington
OPA
Japanese resolve and Allied bombing plans spark war commentary
The piece quotes Premier Suzuki claiming national fate unites the Japanese and praising American support. It notes Generals Arnold and Le May plan to send two million tons of bombs next year, and cautions against overconfidence amid Japan’s mettle and the sober risks of war.
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Okinawa
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Nimitz
Two Railroad Disasters Kill 25, Injure Dozens
At Williamport and Milton, Pennsylvania, a freight train derailment and a connected passenger train crash killed 25 and injured more than 32. Crews cut into wrecked cars with acetylene torches as rescuers freed trapped passengers. Officials said many died, with dozens more awaiting identification, occurring shortly after 1 am on a low-speed freight and a fast passenger run.
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Washington
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Conservation Committee Appointed in North Carolina
The 15 member state board of conservation and development was sworn in at the governor’s office. Associate Justice Michael Schenck administered the oath. R. B. Etheridge was sworn in as director. Josh L. Horne was named Vice chairman. Members serve staggered terms across three periods with appointments from multiple cities.
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State Board of Conservation and Development
Cherry
Michael Schenck
State Supreme Court
R. B. Etheridge
Manteo
Josh L. Horne
Rocky
Hunt
Nazi Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop Captured in Hamburg
German raid ends the largest postwar manhunt as Nazi Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop is seized in Hamburg hiding under the alias Riese. He carried a poison capsule but surrendered. British intelligence traced him via a wine merchant, then his sister identified him at RAF base. Ribbentrop had planned to hide until a trial could spare his life.
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Germany
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Hamburg
Euroupe
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
West Onrope
Riese
Ribbentrop
Luenburg
Supreme Headquarters
Port of Wenchow Attacked by Chinese Troops
Chinese high command announced forces pursuing the Japanese 175 miles from Foochow attacked the Chekiang port of Wenchow, where garrison forces were retreating. Maj. Gen. Robert B. McClure’s Kunming HQ said Chinese recaptured Ishan, a Kwangi railway town near Liuchow, as Japanese withdrew toward Tatang.
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East China
Chekiang Province
Wenchow
Shanghai
Wu River
Robert B. McClure
Kunming
Kwang‘si
Ishan
U. S
Liuchow
McClure
Tatang
Brunei City Falls as Japanese Evacuate and Allied Forces Advance
Allied reports say Brunei city was abandoned by Japanese troops as Australian forces push toward Brunei Bay. Labuan island houses a weakened Japanese garrison near Timbalai air field while Royal engineers convert Labuan airstrip into a bomber base within 800 miles of Batavia and Singapore.
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Brunei
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Brunei Bay
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Royal Engineers
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Singapore
Saigon
Indo- China
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Kong
Boa
Tokyo
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Balikpapan
Batavia Radio
North Borneo
Australia
Tobruk
South Borneo
Associated Press
James Hutcheson
Sultan
Poultry Prices Cut In Raleigh OPA District
A three cent cut in live dressed and drawn poultry prices will run through July 11 in 54 Raleigh district counties announced by OPA director T. B. Johnson.
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Raleigh
OPA
Johnson
Britain Ends Unique Wartime Parliament as Lady Astor Retires
Britain closes its unique wartime parliament with Virginia born Lady Astor retiring after 25 years in the Commons. Her son Lt. William Waldorf Astor may continue the family presence. Parliament prorogued until after July 25 amid caretaker rule and election preparations. Churchill invites Attlee to a big three meeting, signaling continuity in foreign policy.
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William Waldorf Astor
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Clement Attlee
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Harold Laski
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