Attu Retaken by Allied Forces in Aleutians Campaign
Our article notes American troops conclude a 20 day drive by eliminating the last Japanese invasion force on Attu. The victory shifts strategic focus to Alaska and Asia, enabling new American air bases and naval control. It also sets the stage for potential Soviet roles against Japan this summer.
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Attu
Aleutian Islands
Asia
Alaska
America
Kishio
Aleutians
Kiska
Amery
Atta
United Nation
Japan
Ausia
Russia
Europe
U.S.S.R
Stalin
Pacific
Supreme Court Upholds Compensation Ruling in Timber Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Southern Kraft Corp. of Camden was not liable to pay unemployment contributions for timber cutters who were employees of independent contractors. Clyde Cooper, a timber contractor, was found responsible for contributions. The decision reversed the Pulaski circuit court and affected several related cases involving unemployment benefits and workers compensation.
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Pulaski
Crossett Lumber Ca
Clarke
Atfrea Mt
McKamey, Gordon Railway
McKamey
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sebastian
Patrick S. Kennedy
Solid Steel Sensors Co
Fort Smith
Cole
Sparks and
Norton
Yellow Cab Co., Inc
Little Rock
Supreme Court
BE. I. Metcalf
Auburn N
National Fire Insurance Go
Metcalf
Insurance Company
Gen Tinker's Son Listed Missing in Action
Mrs Clarence L Tinker widow of Maj Gen Tinker said she received word from the adjutant general that her son Major Clarence L Tinker is missing in action in North Africa. He was pilot of a fighter plane and commanded his squadron at MacDill Field where Gen Tinker once served.
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Tampa
Fla
Clarence L.tinker
Tinker
Clarence L. Tinker
North Africa
MacDill Field
Midway
British Planes Sinking Axis Submarines Reported by RAF
London May 31 British air ministry said five Axis submarines were destroyed in Atlantic depths by RAF coastal command aircraft in 10 days of air sea battles. Depth bombs and anti submarine gunfire sank subs west of Teeland south of Ieeland and near the Bay of Biscay. Several other attacks damaged multiple U boats as patches of oil and wreckage appeared on the surface. In a separate clash off Dunkerque British forces set four German trawlers and two motor gunboats ablaze, one British boat lost. German reports claimed more British boats were sunk.
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London
Ovent
British
Air Ministry
Coastal Command
Adolf Hitler
Teeland
Ieeland
Bay of Biseay
Admiralty
Dunkerque
Three Arkansas Boys Wounded in Africa
Washington reports the War Department released names of three Arkansas soldiers wounded in action in North Africa. The families listed include Glen C. Callings, Walter L. Cowell, and Amuel L. Mogelton, with their respective next of kin details.
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Washington
War Department
Arkansas
North Africa
Glen C. Callings
Leonard J. Catlins
Pfe
Walter L. Cowell
Detla Cowell
Lamar
Amuel L. Mogelton
Levine Runyan
Chinese Counter Ousts Japs From Several Points
Chinese and American air forces aided a broad assault in Central China. Chinese troops advanced along the Hupeh Hunan border and recaptured Yuyangkwan near Ichang with heavy Japanese casualties. Stilwell's forces reported air and ground coordination hitting Yochow and Zehang supply targets. Changyang near Ichung was reported to be on the verge of capture as Japanese positions fell back.
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Chingking
United States
Mh Air Force
Ichang
Yeehow
Hupeh-Hunan
China
Lake Tungling
Yuyangkwan
Yanglee
Chungking
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S. Heidtnquarters
Yochow
Yunglue
Warhawk
Yachow
U. S
Zehang
Yangtze
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sunyang
Henan
Nichchicha
Changyang
Ichungi
Machinist Union May Join CIO in Authorization Fight
Washington reports the International Association of Machinists considers seeking an understanding with CIO officials that could lead to a working agreement or affiliation. The executive board voted to quit formal ties, with 300 field reps summoned to discuss potential jurisdictional deals with Carpenters. Views split among members on CIO affiliation, while tensions with rival United Auto Workers grow in aircraft work.
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Washington
International Association of Machinists
Machinists’ Executive Board
Carpenters
APL
Cho
United Auto Workers
AS Metal Trade Departments
Ven Jiral Oither
SAM
CIO
George W Turner Draft Delinquent Listed by Board
George W Turner was listed as delinquent by the county draft board for failure to appear for a physical examination. He has until June 3 at 10 a.m. to report to the local board for evaluation.
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Ftemp
Stead County Draft Board
Americans Victory in Battle for Attu Island
The battle of Attu ends as U S forces clear remaining Japanese pockets on Attu, raising the Stars and Stripes over the Aleutians. Navy reports indicate mopping up may take days, with Kiska garrison now isolated and Attu hailed as the island campaign’s largest battle.
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Washington
Attu
Aleutians
United States
Tokyo
Navy
North Pacific
United States Army
Attu Island
Resistancn
Kiska
Aliu
Co. R. Ernest Dupuy
Way Department
Japan
Ehoemy
Couny
Imperial Palace
Pakyo
Calendar of Events in the Aleutian Area
The Associated Press recounts the 1942 to 1944 Attu and Kiska campaign highlights with U S Army forces landing May 11 and naval air support. Progress includes pockets around Chichagof harbor and Cheihagol valley, airfield capture, and Japanese resistance collapse advancing toward Kiska.
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Associated Press
Attu
Kiska
United States
Andreanos Islands
Ameriitan Slane
Chichagol
Fishinok Ridge
Chithagof
Holtz Bay Pass
Chichegof Harbor
Uy 29
Takya
My Adin
Nervous Nazis Set Invasion Date June 22
Stockholm reports German radio claims June 22 as Allied invasion day and urges a full offensive against Europe. Berlin portrays Roosevelt pressuring Stalin and emphasizes U S British aid to Russia. Helsinki calls for closer Finland US ties and looser censorship to defend democracy.
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John Colburn
Stockholm
London
Germany
Russia
Britain
United States
Berlin
Hitler
United Nations
Svenska Dagbladet
Roosevelt
Stalin
Reich
Communist International
Europe
U. S
Uropean
Hudson Elected Chief of Spanish War Vets
Wet Springs May 31 Hudson C Walter C Hudson of Pine Bluff was elected commander of the Arkansas Department of United Spanish War Veterans at the annual convention. Camden was chosen as 1944 convention site. W J McCain Little Rock and others named to key posts. Auxiliary officers named and cemetery expansion urged with transfer of control to veterans administration. Chaplain Fred R Hamilton endorsed for national junior vice commander.
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Wet Springs
Walter C. Hudson
Pine Bluff
Arkansas Department of United Spanish War Veterans
Camden
Hudson
W. J. McCain
Little Rock
R. ‘. Prick
H. H. McCann
el Dorado
Department
Seven-Man Board to Rule Free French
A seven man executive committee was set up in Algiers to govern liberated Frenchmen and French territory and direct the war effort until France is freed. De Gaulle and Giraud preside with Massigli, Philipe, Georges, Monnet, and Catroux as members. two posts remain vacant. The body acts as provisional government awaiting Allied victory and full French freedom to choose leaders.
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Edward Kennedy
Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
Henri Giraud
de Gaulle
Giraud
Rene Massigli
Andre Philipe
Alphonsé Georges
Jean Monnet
Georges Cat
Georges
France
Alegiers
Philipe
Monnet
United States
Britain
Allies Acquire French Navy at Alexandria Landen
The French Naval Squadron at Alexandria came over to the Allies after negotiations with Gen. Henri Giraud, sources confirmed. Berlin radio said the squadron’s value to the Allies was reported. the force includes Lorraine, Duchesne, Tourville, Souffren, Wuyung-Trou, three destroyers and a submarine, tied up at the Egyptian base since June 1940.
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Lorraine
Duchesne
Tourville
Souffren
Wuyung- Trou
Richelieu
United States
Pepsirs
Stilwell in London for War Talks
Lieut. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell arrived in London to discuss coordinating military plans in the global war with Lieut. Gen. Jacob L. Devers. Accompanying him were Gen. Olds and Merrill, met by Gen. Edwards and British and RAF representatives.
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London
Joseph W. Stilwell
United States
China
India
Burma
Jacob L. Devers
Stilwell
Orient
R. D. Olds
Tenth Air Force
Cal. Frank Merrill
Idwal Edwards
RAF
Britain
U. S
Joe
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yanks Destroy 351 German Planes in May
London, May 31. American bombers based in Britain destroyed 351 enemy planes in May and dropped 70 percent more bombs in nine raids than in any prior month. RAF reports 10,500 tons dropped in eight major attacks including Dortmund, Duesseldorf, Essen, and Wuppertal.
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Leo Branham
London
Britain
RAF
Eighth
United States Air Force
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Air Ministry
Dortmund
Duesseldorf
Essen
Wuppertal
Mohene
Eder
Ruhr
Eighth Air Force
St. Nazaire
la Pallice
Rennes
Allied bombers strike Naples and Foggia in daylight raid
Allied reports say more than 150 U S four engined bombers joined in daylight attacks on Naples and Foggia in southern Italy. B 17s hit an aircraft factory and oil storage depot at Naples while B 24 Liberators from the Middle East bombed Foggia airfield, destroying aircraft and hangars. The day also included raids on Sardinia and Pantelleria with extensive fires and damage across Naples.
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Daniel DE Luce
North Africa
U. S
Italy
Naples
Foggia
North African Command
Ninth
U. S. Air Force
Middle East
Sardinia
Panteleria
Cairo
Bombing Raids Escalate Across Europe in Major RAF Offensive
Allied air forces resumed heavy strikes on German targets after a night of limited activity. RAF crews dumped over 7,000 tons of bombs in a week on Dortmund Duesseldorf Jena Essen and Wuppertal with 1,500 tons on Wuppertal in a single night. German daylight raids against Britain hit Torquay and East Anglia, killing civilians including 21 children, while Caen and Mandeville saw bombers and fighter sweeps with several planes shot down and one RAF fighter missing.
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Londo
English Channel
Boulogne
Cape Gris Nez
Calais
Dunkerque
RAF
Germany
Dortmund
Duesseldorf
Jena
Essen
Wuppertal
Adolf Hitler
Ruhr
Britain
Berlin
Torquay
East Anglian
Mandeville
Caen
France
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Machinist Union
George W. Turner
Aleutian Area
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Finland
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Yerephoto
Northwest Army Hospital
Seattle
John E. Terknett
Eastland
Tex
Joseph E. Kenski
Detroit
James A. Meredith
Springfield
Ill
Woodrow W. French
Greenwood
Miss
Forrest W. Johnson
Flatriver
Alexandria
Fogais
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