Two-Phase War Aims Split Japan and China
War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie argues the Pacific campaign may unfold in two distinct phases: an assault on Japan and a Chinese-front struggle. He notes Britain's continued support, questions Russian involvement, and predicts intensified bombing of Japanese cities as U.S. forces plan large-scale raids on Tokyo and other targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Churchill
Britain
Pacific
Russia
Manchuria
Tokyo
Motoki Yamazaki
South Manchhuria
Uncle Sam
Nippon
Germany
Jimmy Doolittle
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Chinese Troops Enter Foochan Amid Pacific War Push
Chinese forces moved into Foochan on the coast as U S troops closed in on Mindanao cutting off large numbers of enemy units. In New Guinea Australian and Dutch forces seized airfields and pressed toward Wewak while Japanese resistance remained strong along Luzon routes toward the Cageyan Valley and Ipo Dam area near Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davao Gulf
Mindanao
Talomo
Davao
40Th
31St
24Th
Rapp Brush
Macajalar Bay
Maramag
Highland
del Monte
Wewak
New Guinea
Tarakan
Borneo
Sixth Army
Luzon
Ba Igte
Cageyan
Ipo Dam
Manila
Mine Exams Set For Next Month
Secretary Richard Maize of the State Department of Mines has appointed chairmen of the examining board for the forthcoming mine foremen exams in the bituminous district of Pennsylvania. The exams will be held June 7 and 2. A. J Bengston, Tatoda, named to lead the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Maize
State Department of Mines
Wongs
Lest
Bops
Electticlangi
Pennsylvsnia
A. J Bengston
Tatoda
OPA Ruling On Coal Price Disastrous
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association denounces the OPA for inadequate price hikes to cover higher labor costs under a new mine wage contract. The group, representing about a third of regional production, says many mines face operating losses and plans to appeal the decision. They contrast Pittsburgh 14 cent, central Pennsylvania 18 cent, northern West Virginia 23 cent, and Ohio 30 cent increases with the 40 cent per ton cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
OPA
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators ‘Association Declay
A. K. Olivey
Pennsylvania
Oliver
sMwan
Ceal
Alltnounelig
West Virginia
Ohio
Life for 14 year old vandling murder suspect
Vandling high school honor student 14 year old Muron Semunchick was sentenced to life imprisonment today by Judge MJ Eugen for the January 2 killing of 14 year old Mae Barrett near the girl's Vandling home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Myron Semunchick
Vandling High School
Mae Barrett
Vandling
Eugen
Pennsylvanian Leads United National Clothing Drive
Harrisburg May 14 Pennsylvania ranks first in the Middle Atlantic District in the United National Clothing Collection. Henry J. Kaiser national chairman reports 260 communities contributed 8,005,029 pounds, averaging 1.54 pounds per person, with New Salem Fayette County leading at 10.7 pounds per person. Kaiser notes Germany’s surrender frees millions of prisoners and destitute people who will be added to the 123,000,000 originally planned for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Tiest
Middle Atlantic
United National Clothing Collection
Henry J. Kaiser
New Salem
Fayette County
Kaiser
Germany
Concentration Camps Demand for Doenitz and Dozens of Nazi Leaders
London urged Doenitz and other high Nazi officials be sent to concentration camps. The British press condemned their assertions of authority in occupied areas, arguing they should be treated as war criminals and held accountable. The London Evening Star called the claim impertinent and urged immediate transfer to a concentration camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karl Doenitz
Gunnin
Reich
London Evening Star
Doen
Ite
Ernest Busch
Doenitz
Hitler
Bertin
Star
Services for Nazi Ships To Continue In RATIGEN
Paris dispatch reports that Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary will continue Atlantic troop movement after delivering over one million soldiers to Europe. The vessels will transport returning troops and casualties, per the Gazette Classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gyeatest Tansathmuiv
Russian Army Strength Lies In Infantry Power
Paris May 14 Observations from Allied observers along the Elbe conclude the Red Army’s strength lies in overwhelming infantry power and light supply, with large horse drawn forces and limited motorization. The report notes Russians rival Allied air support, camouflage prowess, and frontline endurance, while American and British troops show greater speed, mechanization, and coordination with air force. The Russians remain vast but less mobile, relying on manpower and anti tank weapons rather than heavy armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Wes Gallagher
Paris
Red Army
U. S
Elbe
River
Tanggrmuende
Red Air Force
Normandy
Europe
Locomotive Service Records on Availability by Type
An analysis finds steam locomotives available about 80 percent of the time, diesel about 60 percent, and all electric about 95 percent, indicating varying reliability across propulsion types.
Are You Expecting Hay Fever to Recur
A warning editorial notes many people dread hay fever each season as pollen winds rise. It urges readers to consult doctors early for allergy checks and personalized immunization plans. Medication should be carefully chosen from a capable druggist as part of this weekly series.
United States And Russia Compete For Global Prestige
May 14 San Francisco dispatch notes Anglo American and Russian moves shaping postwar world leadership. Russia gains credibility with Western allies as it seeks security pacts, promotes moral leadership, expands influence within a future world security order, and advocates Big Five permanent trustee council membership. British and American officials monitor Moscow’s growing role as peace talks progress toward a strong world organization. Prime Minister Churchill warns against an idle or unjust world body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United National Conference
Russia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Poland
France
Britain
World Security Organization
Molotov
Argentina
World Trade U Union Congress
Russsia
Rusisia
World Security Council
United States
Tew
Eeence
Earl of Halifax
Washington
Eden
London
Churchill
World Organization
United Nations
Obituaries from Indiana County area feature several deaths
A batch of obituaries from Indiana County lists three month old Nerbert Dunmire of West Lebanon, Dorothy Weaver of Johnstown, Martha Alexander Creekside, Emma Brickell of Indiana, Anderson Olson of Indiana, Abonne McMillen of Cleveland and multiple others. The notices detail birthplaces, family connections, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements with Robinson Funeral Home and related cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerbert Franklin Dunmire
Melvin Clarke
Sarah Marie
Hayden) Dunmire
West Lebanon
Indiana
Frank Dunmite
H. H. Heyden
Robinson Funeral Home
W. C. Work
Oak Jend Cemetery
Martha Jane Alexander
Myron Alexander
Creekside
Armstrong County
Alexander
Lavina (Kane) Otinger
William Alexander
Echo
Creekside Methodist Church
C. L. Anderson
Walter
Edna Alexander
William F
Brush Valley
Marvin
Wilkinsburg
Vernon L
New Bethlehem
Harry W
Earleville
Clair E. Darlington
Myron
Creek- Side Methodist Church
Pollock
Concord Cemetery
Robinson Funeral Home of
Anderson Olson
Philadelphia Street
Lillian Frantz Olson
Robinson
Sports May Be Hit Hard by War Travel Curbs
Washington May 14—Athlete leaders adopt cautious stance as ODT discloses sports face major disruption from travel curtailment. J Monroe Johnson says regular schedules unlikely through summer and fall unless Japan quits soon. Even then recovery could take months and peak transport load will be strained. all-star games may not be restored and major races plus football seasons face severe limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ODT
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
Japan
Johnson
Germany
St. Louis
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Foochan
Richard Jarczyk
U.S
Jarczyk
Jarczyk Wis
86Th Volkssgrenadier Division
Earl
Morton
Dorothy Belle (Shatfer) Weaver
Johnstown
Charles R. Weaver
DuBois
Albert
Cora
Wal Horn) Shaffer
Plumyilte
Donna
Albert Dean
Bernard Leroy
Merchant Marine
Zelda Bowser
Youngstown
Thomas Banks
Homer City
Nelson Shaffer
Plumville
Claude
Clyde
Paul
James K. Lelich
Oakland Cemetery
Emma Brickell
John Iva Brickell
Indiana Hospital
Banks Township
Indiana County
William
Mary
Catherine Spencer
John Ira Brickell
Willian I. Brickell
Indians
Alvin White
Rossiter
John Hannah
Hopper
Oregon
Wilbur Stahl
Roy
Beera
John Rising
Alfred Brickell
Merle
Infatey
Church of God
Water Street
Bell Funeral Home
Harry W. Miller
Abonne Kimmel McMillen
Harry Anderson
East 123Rd Street
Cleveland
James McMillen
Fairfield Township
Westmoreland County
Bell (Bennett) McMillen
Anderson
Arthur Trump
Derry Township
Howard R. of
Coraopolis
William M
Mary. McDowell
Emma Woods
Derry
Hunter Guneral
Joseph C. Stuart
Blairsville First Presbyterian Church
Blatesville
George J. Helman
East Mahoning Township
Rayne Township
Josiah
Margaret Helman
Anna Smead
Rayne
Thomas Funeral Home
Dunkard
Ruffmer Cemetery
MUS
Iva Mae (Wimner) Stale
Kittanning
R. D
Percy Stary
Rhodes Funeral Home
Frances Blazic
Spring Street
Blairsville
May
Yugoslavia
Michael Yumbro
Chas. Blazic
Michael Kosic
Troutman’s
Florida
Adirondack
Adrienac
Troutman's
S. S. Simon and Jude Church
F. J. Miller
S. S. Simon and Jude
Ka Pata
Moorhead
Indiana, Pa
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