MacArthur Extends Pacific Command For Okinawa Assault
DEWITT MACKENZIE analyzes the extension of General MacArthur's Pacific army command to include Okinawa and the Ryukyus, signaling a ramped push toward Japan's surrender. He notes Allied bombing and naval blockade aim to compel capitulation, with MacArthur poised to press the final conquest from bases in the Ryukyus and the Philippines.
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MacArthur
Acific
Okinawa
Ryukyu Islands
Japan
Wea
America
Britain
Tokyal
Manila
Slrenty
Germany
Europe
Nippon
Pacific Islands
Macrthur
Ryukyus
Philippines
Himatuma
Abandon Hope Peace Conscription Debate Deepens In Washington
Congressional supporters of universal military training concede hopes of passage are slim as they push a fall reconvened effort for conscription styled training for all able bodied men. Backed by the Army Navy and veterans groups the plan faces church and labor opposition and a cautious White House stance. President Truman may favor an enlarged National Guard over universal draft. Railroads and highways echo old buffalo trails in hilly regions as a closing note.
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Aur
Congress
House
Woodfin-Val
Army
Navy
Truman
Cie
Capitol Hill
Trueman
Aris
Senate
World Security Council
Barkley
Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
Cannally
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Stettinius
Byrnes
50 000 Chinese Vanish From Kanhsien Recently Freed From Japanese Control
CHUNGKING Aug 6. Official Chinese reports say 50 000 Chinese killed or missing from Kanhsien District during six months of Japanese occupation as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces press toward Lingling. No details given. Simultaneous dispatch notes over 1000 civilians murdered in Ta-tchang port area. Japanese forces retreat toward Nanchang while Chinese spearheads push toward Hunan air base near Lingling.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Flying Tigers
Airfeld
Lingling
Kanhsien
Hong Kong
Kiangsi
Kauihsien
U.S. 14Th Air Force
Yangtee
Hunan Province
Tajungkiang
Chuanhsain
Atomic bomb seen as key to end Japan war says Truman
President Truman states the atomic bomb offers a new power concept and may shorten the war with Japan. He notes the Potsdam ultimatum aimed to spare civilians but was rejected, and warns Japan of a rain of destruction if attacked. Stimson outlines bomb’s vast destructive power and secrecy.
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Japan
Potsdam
Truman
Redeployed Soldiers Arrive at Indiantown Gap for Redeployment
District soldiers arrived at the Indiantown Gap Center for redeployment on Saturday. Frederick Zaraney of Saltsburg, James B. Fishel of Mechanicsburg, Glenn A. Yoho of Mechanicsburg, and John Marchinsky of Avella are listed among the returning personnel.
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Indiantown Gap
Frederick Zaraney
Saltsburg
James B. Fishel
Mechanicsburg
Glenn A
Yoho
John Marchinsky
Avetla
Cleanup Day At Brush Valley Cemetery
Cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday August 11 at Brush Valley Lutheran Cemetery. All interested are invited to come and bring tools for mowing and cleanup. A noon lunch will be served to workers.
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Brushvalley Lutheran Cemetery
Polish Flag Over Stettin Heralds New Governance
Szczecina, Aug. 6. The red and white flag of Poland flies over this Baltic port city after a Polish administration was set up by Marshal Zhukov on June 3. Polish rule currently extends eight miles from the city center with rail control planned to reach 19 miles by Aug. 15.
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Szczecina
Stettin
Poland
Baltic
Georgi Zhukov
The
Oder
Senator Hiram Johnson Dead A California Republican
Senator Hiram Johnson of California died after a long career in Congress. He built a public works legacy with maps and pictures for the reclamation project, often clashing with Roosevelt on major issues yet remaining a Republican stalwart. He died September 2, 1866, in Sacramento, leaving Capper as the Senate’s longest serving Republican and a key member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Ruy
Dahuson
Oxy
Claan
Shoti
Dahson Wis Horn
Sacranenta
Call
Congress
McKellar
Tennessee
Duhnason
Dis
Dillon Lave
Capper
Dohison
Reed
Thomas tRetealie
Mass of Flame Behind End Analysis and Bomb Reports
Reported mass of flame behind the B 29 strike action near Tokyo. General Spaatz and officers described the effectiveness of the mission. Japanese claims and Allied bombing results depict heavy damage across Osaka, Wakayama, and surrounding Honshu areas with nightly B 29 operations and enemy losses.
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Crear
Aussad
Eaty
Texwina
Dustry Co
Tosama
Ute Honesto
Japan Sea
Ani
Cadia
The
Strategw Art Fopore
Guu
G.29
Honshu Cies
Osaka
Wakasaki
Shibukawa
Macbushi
Tokyo
Tokson Badio
Wakasa Bay
Honshu
Harima Sea
Osaka Bay
Sea of Japan
Strategic Airy
Headicquarters
Hinabari
Saga
Nishinomiya-Mikage
Maebishi
AML
Ima Ōbari
Shikoku
Sra
Kure Naval Base
Ube
Japan
Tsuruga
Nagoya
Nagi-Oura
Geiritsu
Korea
Rashin
Kuriles
East Indies
Spaatz
Strategic Air Force
Iwo Jima
Chichi Jima
Truk
Yanks Tighten Noose Around Yamashita Last Hideout
Manila reports describe Japanese counterattacks repelled as Filipinos and Americans close in on Gen Yamashita’s mountain stronghold north of Baguio. MacArthur cites 4,740 Japanese dead and 444 prisoners, with 27 Americans killed and 61 wounded, as air and ground forces press the Luzon campaign aggressively.
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James Hutcheson
Manila
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Guan
MacArthur
82Nd
United States
Yamashita
Malaya
Luzon
Baguio
Philippines
Kiangan
Lamashita
Sierra Madre
13Th Air Force
Stalin Back Home From Berlin Return
Moscow radio said General Issa Stalin and Foreign Commissar Vy. M Molotov returned to the Soviet capital from Berlin marking a notable homecoming amid wartime dispatches from London dated August 8.
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London
Generalissa Stalin
VY. M. Molotov
Berlin
Moscow
Ration Time Tables and Periodic Notices
Fragmented OCR item listing ration tables, dates, prices, and plans with scattered proper nouns. Mentions August through September periods, coupons, and various seemingly unrelated names. No clear single event. appears as a garbled catalog of notices and timetables from a historical page.
Egypt May Ask Troop Removal and Sudan Revision
Cairo reports Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha will ask the Egyptian Senate to remove British troops from Egypt and reopen the 20 year Anglo Egyptian treaty to alter Sudan status. The treaty allows British presence in the Suez Canal zone and ends military occupation.
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Cairo
Egypt
Sudan
Nokrashy Pasha
Suez Canal
Returning Over-Seas Service Men Cabin Open
A cabin is designated to assist service men returning from overseas. It will aid those discharged or visiting telephones and will be used exclusively for service personnel after their return.
Homeward bound lieutenant Kinter returns from Europe
Lieutenant John S. Kinter, 37th Fighter Group, arrives home for a one day leave with his mother Mrs. Jane Kinter of Homer City. The 9th Air Force pilot spent eight months in Europe flying dive bombing, strafing, and bomber escort missions over France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. He will report to Indiantown Gap then Sioux Falls for further training before heading to the Pacific Theater. He wears the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters and the Presidential Citation, along with three battle stars on his ETO Ribbon.
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John S. Kinter
37Ard Fighter Group
Jane Kinter
Homer City
9Th Airotec
Europe
France
Belgium
Germany
Netherlands
Indiantown Gap
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Kinter
Ellsworth Conner Pfe on WA-day furlough with family
Ellsworth Conner Pfe is on a WA-day furlough living with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Conner of Hillsdale and with his wife and two children at Cherry Tree He recently returned from Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth after serving in France Germany and Australia He holds the ETO Ribbon with two battle stars and the Good Conduct Ribbon Inducted July 1944 he completed six months overseas He is the third in his family to be drafted and will report to Indiantown Gap after furlough.
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Pfe
Ellsworth
Indiantown
Frank Greczek Honored Veteran Returns From War
Frank Greczek spent a 30 day furlough with his mother Mrs John Greczek of Coral after 11 months in General Patch's Army in France Germany and Austria. He returned on the Queen Elizabeth and won the Good Conduct Medal Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star and ETO Ribbon with three battle stars. An automatic SOS plan for vessels lacking a radio operator on constant watch was introduced in 19BR.
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Frank Greczek
John Greczek
Coral
Patch
France
Germany
Austria
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Hunkle) Long
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Xelly) Downer
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Strongstown
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Buffington Township
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Harry A. Bennett
Russell Wagner
Lula
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Edward St. Dorn
South Fourth St
John
Margaret Peffer) Sohlhepp
East Mahoning Township
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Ladies' Aid Society
Samuel Kohthepp
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Rochester Mills
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