Okinawa Battle Forewarns Japan War Toll for America
AP analysis notes Okinawa’s drawn out fighting signals harder days ahead in a full Japan war. The piece highlights expected heavy ground and sea costs, warns of remaining Japanese fleet strength, and stresses pacific theater challenges beyond ground combat. It contrasts with German wartime lessons and underlines the Navy’s continued strain and strategic risk.
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J. M. Roberts, JR
Okinawa
Japan
Truman
Germany
Aps
Best Reron
U. S. Pacific
MacArthur
Philippines
Singa- Philippine
Formosa
Hong Kong
Europas
Fast Golfing Field Due at Texarkana In 1945 Amateur
Arkansas Golf Association secretary Harrison reports a fast field expected for the state amateur at Texarkana next weekend. Likely entrants include defending champion David Goldman and Labron Harris, with Steve Creekmore and teen Bill Neimeyer among possibles. Qualifying Friday, match play Saturday, finals Sunday. out-of-state winners have dominated since 1942.
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Carl Bell
Little Rock
Texarkana
Arkansas Golf Association
Harrison
Feld
Johnny
Arkansas Links
Texarkana Links
David
Spec) Goldman
Dallas
Tex
Labron Harris
Stillwater
Okla
Steve Creekmore
Fort Smith
Bill Neimeyer
Hotprings
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Railbirds
Goldman
Harris
Neimeyer
Richard Buba
Smart
Pine Bluff
Lloyd Mariz
Detroit
Jimmy Wittenburg
Memphis
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
War Bond Drive Plans In Paso Texas June Proposal
Flashes of Life reports Paso, Texas on June 4 where Squadron 6 boys chase brisk war bond purchases. J Richard R Whipple, commander, will serve breakfast in bed for the unit buying the most bonds. S Sgt James Finley vows to make the bed and police the area for the GI ranking second. Manhunt mentioned from Great Falls Montana.
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Biggs Field
Paso
Tex
J. Richard R. Whipple
James Finley
Whittle Down Remaining Enemy Naval Strength
The statement notes that virtually complete elimination is unlikely and assesses kamikaze threats as capable of hindering progress. It warns that only substantial Japanese naval strength could force regret about past references to their former fleet.
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Japan
Davao firefight tale and kindergarten graduation mix
A World War II frontline anecdote recalls Corporal Manz in Mindanao as he discards a near miss mortar shell with calm humor. Separate from the war report, St Gertrude's kindergarten in Chicago hosts a pompous June graduation with 60 graduates in caps and gowns. A note on Petain's treason trial and a trivia line on comic strips closes.
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Chicago
St. Gertrude’s Parochial School
Norine Mulvaney
Chattanooga Threatens to Grab Lead in Southern Association
Chattanooga Lookouts threaten to seize the lead after a doubleheader sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans 8-7 and 7-4, cutting the Pelicans’ advantage to two games. J D Lengley and Angel Fieitas delivered the decisive blows in a dramatic ninth inning comeback as Joe Cleary allowed five hits. Atlanta Crackers swept Mobile 9-2 and 6-3 in the other first division matchup, while second division clubs split their twin bills.
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Atlanta
Lookouts
Chattanooga
New Orleans Pelicans
Pels
J. D. Lengley
Angel Fieitas
Joe Cleary
Pelicans
Roy Sanner
Jim Winfield
Sannec
Crackers
Mobile
Bills
Owner of Dog Pack Demands Freedom
Miami officials report a habeas corpus action scheduled to lower bail or release Joe Munn, owner of a pack of terriers blamed for a May 16 manslaughter in which 44 year old Oretta Micko Zinke was killed in a field. Attorneys plan to challenge the bond and the state’s preliminary hearing findings.
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Miami
Fla
Joe Munn
Munn
Oretta Micko Zinke
Chinese Near Liuchow Presses U S Base Threats
Chinese forces closed within 28 miles of Liuchow, the former U.S. air base and rail junction in Kwangsi, as Hunan columns moved within five to six miles of Shaoyang. The U S 14th Air Force backed the Liuchow drive with bombing raids on depots and anti aircraft positions while Japanese withdrawals continued. Alaska once called Russian America.
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Spencer Moosa
Chungking
Liuchow
U.S. Air Base
Kwangsi Province
High Command
Hunan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shaoyang
Paoching
U.S. 14Th Air Force
Claire L. Chennault
Chinkiang
Tsinkong
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Yellow River
Liang River
Yangtze
Canton-Hankow
Hengyang
Sahoyang
Changsha
Sgt Horace Vines of Patmos Wounded Last Day of War
Sgt Horace Vines Jr of Patmos was wounded in the leg and foot on the last day of fighting in the European war. His parents, Mr and Mrs Horace Vines, were notified over the weekend. Vines served with the Fourth Division of the Seventh Army and had been overseas since last September.
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Horace Vines, Jr
Horace Vines
Patmos
Vines
Seventh Army
Tongue With Ginger Raisin Sauce and Scalloped Asparagus
A family menu feature with two main dishes. Tongue with Ginger Raisin Sauce uses smoked tongue, celery, onion, raisins and ginger snaps in a savory glaze. Scalloped Asparagus and Eggs layers cracker crumbs, bacon, onion, flour and milk with asparagus and hard cooked eggs, baked in individual casseroles.
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Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Paratrooper Yells Help Stress in Jumping
Questions and Answers cover royal Iraq lineage and a war cry r it relations. Father’s Day date, storm pennant colors, and circus cloud altitude are included with brief responses.
Dissolution of Diamond Cafe and Hotel Henry Partnership
The partnership between W. M. Ramsey and J. C. Powers is dissolved. Ramsey sold all his interest in the Diamond Cafe and Hotel Henry property and lease to Powers, who assumes all firm obligations. Ramsey bears no future liability. Dated Hope Arkansas May 30 1945. Ramsey Powers.
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W. M. Ramsey
J. C. Powers
Diamond Cafe
Hotel Henry
Roundup of sports notes from New York Dodgers and more
Sports round up reports on el pato the Argentine game and its rise in popularity. Mentions Clem Crowe and Cornell McKeever quip about fishing in Iowa. Notes on college eligibility rules for athletes in national events and a Petersburg Virginia coaching school session. Also covers Navy commissions for Oklahoma U. track team, a Marine softball vignette in the Philippines, and Cookie Lavagetto Stan Musial ship repair unit context with a speculative 1945 lineup.
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New York
Notre Dame
Clem Crowe
Cornell
McKeever’ Wise
Iowa
Frank Murray
Virginia
Petersburg
National Baseball Congress
I.O.U
New York City
Branch Rickey
Oklahoma U
Navy
Philippines
Hawaii
Cookie Lavagetto
Stan Musial
Market Report from St Louis Livestock Market Report
National Stockyards delivery shows hogs 10,500 head active and steady with prices around 14.70 for most weights and 15.25 for light feeder units. Cattle at 4,000 with 40 loads steers, demand steady to higher. averages 15.75 to 17.00 for good to choice steers, veal and cows mixed. stockers 10.00 to 14.75. Sheep 3,500 slow with lambs 14.00 to 15.25, wooled ewes up to 8.50, some trucked in and mixed lots included.
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ST. Louis
Texas
Mrs Wallace Wallace at Washington Obituary
Mrs Selma Beck Wallace 46 long time Arkansas teacher and Washington Public Schools faculty member died at home in Washington Saturday night three weeks after surgery in Texarkana. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 PM at Washington Methodist Church with Rev McCauley officiating. Burial followed in Washington. Pallbearers were Fred Norwood C E Messer Gib Martin Robin O'Dell Jimmy May and Paul Rowe. She was born September 30 1898 in Bluff City Nevada County and moved to Washington at age 3. Survived by husband Capt Cecil T Wallace daughter Mary Elizabeth mother Molly Beck sister Hans Hubbard and brothers Lannie Beck Gea Beck.
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Selma Beck Wallace
Arkansas
Washington Public Schools
Washington
Texarkana
Washington Methodist Church
McCauley
Fred Norwood
C. E. Messer
Gib Martin
Robin O'Dell
Jimmy May
Paul Rowe
Wallace
Bluff City
Nevada County
Capt
Cecil T. Wallace
Army
Mary Elizabeth
Molly Beck
Hans Hubbard
Mena
Lannie Beck
Gea Beck
Okolona
Mrs Truman Tidying Up White House in Independence
Mrs. Harry S. Truman travels home to Independence for a vacation and tidies up the family Summer White House at the Wallace house. Rain delays painting as two more weeks are needed. Mrs. Truman, her daughter Mary Margaret and mother Mrs D W Wallace return from Washington aboard a special railcar amid a small hometown reception.
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Independence
Harry S. Truman
White House
United States
Bess Wallace Truman
Truman
Mary Margaret
Wallace
Elaine Larson
Portland
Ore
Independence Sanitarium
Aviation age dawns after war shows trans ocean reach
In a world of factory output no nation can live in isolation says William L. Clayton. Civil aviation will rise sharply as the war proves trans-ocean flight possibilities per William S. Jack of Cleveland.
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William L. Clayton
William S. Jack
Cleveland
Try This 3 For 1 Value In Aspirin
An advertisement claims you get nearly three tablets for 1 cent with a 100 tablet bottle of St. Joseph Aspirin for 35 cents. It touts the product as a big family favorite and asserts it offers more value regardless of price.
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St. Joseph
Gem Poultry Tonic For Chickens
A local ad offers Gem Poultry Tonic that eliminates mites and lice without dusting or spraying. It is added to drinking water with guaranteed results and priced at $1.00. Not for interstate sale. McCaskill Drug Store in McCaskill Arkansas markets the product.
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Associated Press
McCaskill Drug Store
McCaskill
Arkansas
Cotton futures narrow range as traders await policy clarity
New York June 4 Cotton futures moved in a narrow range as traders awaited clarification of the government cotton program for next season. Light hedging and liquidation were absorbed mainly through mill cover against textile awards. Late afternoon prices were about 5 to 10 cents per bale lower with figures around 22.97 for July and 22.67 for December.
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New York
Decree Death for Nazis SS Leader Koch Sentenced
In Rome on June 4 Pietro Koch, notorious SS Commander, was sentenced to death by a jury after brief deliberations. The prosecutor sought the death penalty for killings of Italian patriots and collaboration with the Germans. Koch faced the verdict calmly as Carabinieri escorted him out while hundreds cheered.
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Rome
Pietro Koch
Koch
Army to Help GIs in Return to Civil Life
Paris June 4 The army will do everything to assist American soldiers in meeting civilian life challenges Eisenhower said inaugurating a broad education program for occupation forces and those awaiting return He added the program aims to help all willing soldiers without delaying any unit's return and emphasized no miracles are promised.
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Paris
Eisenhower
United States
Philippines as trade outpost earns goodwill abroad
Millard E. Tydings notes the Philippines serve as a vital trade outpost and believes U.S. actions there have generated goodwill not only in Manila but across Asia. He emphasizes the positive impact on regional relations and American interests.
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Philippines
Manila
Asia
Millard E
Tydings
Maryan
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