Allied victory crystallizes as Pacific war tightens grip
In the Okinawa battle American and Japanese forces fight hand to hand for a key mainland stepping stone as General Buelner says Okinawa will host the death blow to Japan. Foochow's fall strengthens operations near Nippon while rumors swirl about a roaming Allied task force toward Foochow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Truman
Pacific
Okinawa
Foochow
China
Nippon
Simon Bolivar Buelner
Tenth
Yun
Naha
Shuri
Yonabaru
Tokyo
Fouchow
Island falls predicted and battles around Sugar Loaf summit
Admiral Turner warned of Sugar Loaf's fall as Japanese assaults on the summit were repelled after eleven attacks. First Marine Division under Maj Gen Pedro Del Valle shelled Shurley approaches. tanks and firepower reduced Japanese artillery as observation posts were captured. Counterattacks on the Naha sector were repelled with heavy losses. Australians and British advances in New Guinea and Burma saw gains while Formosa bombing yielded 327 tons with ships sunk or damaged. Fleet Air Wing One reported 169,386 tons of enemy shipping knocked out.
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Sugar Loaf
Pedro del Valle
Shurley
del Valle
First Marine
Lemuel C. Shephard Jr
Sixth Marine Division
Naha
Sone
Tarakan
Wewak
New Guinea
Burma
Formosa
Douglas MacArthur
Fleet Air Wing One
Okinawa
Japan
Yank Victory Sizeable Near Manila
In Manila headlines, U S doughboys of the 43rd Division aided by guerrillas wiped out two thirds of a large enemy force in the Area near Ipo Dam, with at least 609 Japanese bodies counted. Other units pushed toward Wawa Dam and Balete Pass as Fifth Air Force planes bombed targets. Mindanao and Bukidnon operations continued amid heavy opposition.
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Dean Schedler
Manila
Ipo Dam
43Rd Division
MacRebues
38D
Wawa Dam
Fifth Air Force
Pirst
Inifanta
Luzon
Balete Pass
Cagayan Valley
Mindanao
Bisk
40Th
Philipping Island
Sayres
31St
Marlnybalay
Seantral
Bukidnon
Sasa
Davao
Tarakan Island
Borneo
Jini
Coast Guardsman Finds Cousin Aboard German Sub Prize
An 18 year old Coast Guardsman from Donovan Pennsylvania aboard the U-873 prize crew met a German cousin, Rudolf Beek, electrician on the submarine, during the voyage to Portsmouth New Hampshire. Beek confirmed kinship and provided limited details about the submarine's wartime movements. Rogier, son of Frank P. Rogier, enlisted at 17 and has two brothers in the Army.
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Cousin
Boston
Coast
Charles’ Sebastian Kozler
U. 8S
C. G
Donovan
Coast Guard
Portsmouth
Kogler
Rudolf Beek
Beels
Beek
Tannover
Germany
Norway
Alnee
Newfoundland
Doenitz
About Face Executed By Tito Today
London May 22 Tito reversed Yugoslav policy toward Trieste and surrounding areas, withdrawing partisan forces from southern Austria and removing Yunque occupation HQ from Trieste. British officials saw the move as an improvement and expected an early diplomatic settlement through channels, with Tito ready to discuss long term status with Italy and Allies at the peace conference.
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London
Yugoslavia
Marshall Tito
Trieste
Moscow
Tita
Austria
Adriatic
Tito
Italy
Beitish
Harold Alexander
al Ned
Mediterranean
Con Colleano Heads Cole Circus Stars
Con Colleano, the wire star, headlines the Cole Brothers Combined Circus to Indiana May 29 1945. His wife Winnie, grandniece of the Earl of Derby, hosts in the green room as Oranie, Dyne O Dell, Ruth Nelson and Flying Thrillers perform. The show opens with The Caliph of Bagdad featuring Florence Tennyson. performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m.
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Con Colleano
Cole Brothers
Indiana
Cen
Don
Winnie
Betted
Earl of Derby
Australia
Con
Mile Dyne O'Dell
Ruth Nelson
Span
Show Boss Your Social Sec Card
Returning servicemen and students entering the labor market are urged by Richard C. Wiestling to show their Social Security account card to every employer. Copy both name and number, keep the card, and obtain a duplicate if lost to ensure proper wage credit and future benefits. If more than one number exists, visit the nearest Social Security Board office for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Wiestling
Johnstown
Social Security Board
Smith
Wiestling
Ncarest Offce
Jap Plays 'Possum as Corpse in Iwo Jima Trap
A Japanese prisoner survived by playing dead in a crater near the 28th Regiment, Fifth Marine Division. Marines dragged him to safety after he breathed faintly, amid booby traps and a near deadly grenade. Leatherneck Magazine photo caption notes river changes and battlefield hazards.
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Iwo Jima
28Th Regiment
Fifth Marine Division
Fry
Lucerne Saldier Birthday Noted for Overseas Soldier
Cpl. William Medvide, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Medvide of Lucus Tora, will celebrate his birthday May 24. It will be his second birthday since going overseas. His address is Cpl Wim Medvide 33150491 Brg C 129th AAA Gun Bn APO 403 care Postmaster New York City.
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Cpl
William Medvide
Joe Medvide
Lucustora
Wim. Medvide
Cure
New York City
Stettinius Plans Washington Visit During UN Conference
Secretary of State Stettinius leaves the United Nations conference for a quick trip to Washington to confer with President Truman on mounting war end crises in Europe. Delegation leadership shifts to Senators Connally and Vandenberg as the conference moves toward an early finish and Allied plans for postwar cooperation.
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Joan M. Hightower
San Francisco
Stettinius
Washington
Truman
Europe
Molotov
Eden
Bidault
Padilla
Mexico
Steltinius
Cohnally
D.-Tex
Vandenberg
Russen
Welland
Mrs Alyers Dies at 103 Widow of Civil War Veteran
Pittsburgh May 22, Mrs Alyers of Chirk County Virginia died at the age of 103. She recalled Lincoln era memories from over 80 years ago and was the widow of a Civil War veteran.
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Pittsburgh
South Carolina Alyers
Lincoln
Westerfly
Td Nive
Chirk County
Warrainia
Three Nations to Share Jap War Burden Fairly
President Truman announces coordinated reconversion plans among the United States Britain and Canada to ensure equitable use of industrial capacity for the war against Japan. He notes reduced German-linked production and ongoing lend-lease adjustments with total Allied aid nearing 39 billion dollars through early 1945, including shipments to Russia and other allies, while detailing future lend-lease aims and reverse lend-lease estimates.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Germany
United States
Britain
Canada
Japan
Russia
Europe
Alles
Nart
Africa
China
Middle East
Mediterranean Area
India
Australia
New Zealand
Latin America
United Kingdom
Steel Price Increase DKed by OPA
Washington May 22 The OPA authorized price increases of 2 to 7 dollars per ton on fourteen basic steel mill products, effective Wednesday. Trade sources estimate annual gains of 80 to 100 million dollars based on current volumes, though OPA says these hikes total less than 2 percent of all sales. Some increases replace January interim hikes. others are new, under the product standard provisions. The steel industry’s earnings are described as better than in 1936-29, so no broad rate rise was deemed necessary.
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Washington
OPA
DuBois Bank Awarded a $21,201 Verdict
A federal court jury awarded DuBois National Bank of DuBois Pennsylvania a verdict of 21,201.50 in a suit to recover a net loss of 343,575.67 on the Producers Economy Coal Co. account. The Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. insured against employer acts. The bank claims overdrafts by former president William G. Brown and advances on notes backed by fictitious invoices caused the loss.
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Pittsburgh
The
DuBois
Doctors' Tips for Piles Bring Relief to Patients
Readers learn practical guidance from medical experts on managing hemorrhoids. The piece highlights at home care, when to seek care, and how physicians approach treatment at the Thorne Clinic for both new and existing patients.
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Thorneton & Mince
Danian & Ninuses
Tariff Fight Opens Today in House Battle Over Trade
Washington May 22 Aged Ways and Means chair Coughton opens tariff debate in the House arguing for broad new presidential authority to cut duties in reciprocal trade deals with other nations. He says passage tests whether the U.S. will pursue international cooperation or isolationism. Republicans warn the plan invites competition from low wage labor and plant closures.
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Washington
Coughtan
D-Nc
House
America
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Dumbarton Oaks
San Francisco
Doughton
Coughton
Rep. Knutson
Minn
Chamber
GOF
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
S S Bist 8 Elects Officers in Indiana County Sabbath Session
Clarence E. Frazier of Homer City was elected president of District 8 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association at the two day convention closing in Trinity Lutheran Church Homer City. Other officers named include Samuel W. Wilden Lucernemines vice president Mrs Russell Rhine Homer City secretary and Oscar Sherman Homer City treasurer. District superintendents were named for leadership and education R D vacation and weekday Bible school and other divisions. The officers were installed by J W Everett Indiana with Rev J E Wheeling delivering the address on The Three Musts of John 3 and Rev E M Thomas presenting the nominating committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Frazier
Homer Cily
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Trinity Lutheran Church
Homer City
Samuel W. Wilden
Lucernemines
Russell Rhine
Oscar Sherman
Clyde Jacoby
Teadership
George Allison
R. D
Lisle Kunkle
Dara D. Anderson
Indiana
Young People's Divison
Flor
Henderson
William Householkder
Dora Carney
M. C. Stewart
Brush Valley
Irene Myers
Clark George
Temperance
J. W. Everett
J. E. Wheeling
Fundamental Baptist Church
E. M. Thomas
Obituary notices for Elizabeth Guthrie and Alfred De Miro
Elizabeth Guthrie of Homer City died May 15 at her daughter’s home. Survived by husband Andrew Guthrie nine daughters three sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nazarene Church Greenwood Cemetery. Alfred De Miro died in Center Township after illness born April 22 1886 in Italy survived by two daughters a stepdaughter a stepson and other relatives. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Lewis Roman Catholic Church Lucerne Mines with interment at St Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit his home after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Elizabeth (Bibby) Guthrie
Andy Guthrie
Eustice Brandon
North
Homer City
Scotland
George (Drybaugh) Bibby
H, F
Long Homer City
William Reed
Lucernemines
Walter Langford
Clearfield
Paul Bianco
Jack Hengzick
Cleveland
Ohio
Bert Blythstone
Waterman
Eastlee Brandan
North Homer City
Margaret Blythstone
Harry Shorinecarter
Barnesboro
George Marsh
Huon
Joe Marsh
Alfred DE Miro
Center Township
Italy
Mary
Jennie
Theresa Barris
Indiana
Dominick Poletta
Tocal Umwa
Lucerne Mines
Father Rosenthal
St. Lewis Ramary Catholic Church
St. Bernard Catholi Cemetery
J N Langham Former County Judge Dies
Indiana obituary for J N Langham former county judge describes his fair decisive justice and devotion to duty. a long-time mason postmaster of indiang lodge no 313 and member of several fraternal orders. survived by two daughters and two grandchildren. funeral services scheduled with will be held at 2 30 pm Thursday at the Methodist church with lodge grave services at oakland cemetery. funeral home address listed for viewing. For Sale Sweet potato plants offered by H B Beers Son Greenhouse at 1019 Water St.
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Langham
Indiang Lodgag No
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Supreme Council
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Benevolent and Protective Order
Els
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jonathan
Nicholas Langham
Clara Cameron
John Graliog
Jane (Wilson) Cameron
Nora Louise
J. R. Maloney
Indiana
Elizabeth Cameron
J. Raymond Baldridge
North Ninth Street
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Langheme
David R. Graham
Oakland Cemetery
Indiana Lodge
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Chipa
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Jonn D. Orengia
Sampson
Jos. Orengia
Shoemaker
Calif
John
Orengia
Navy
Care Ficvet
Berlin
Stalin
Red Army
Churchill
Charles de Guise
France
Poland
Plnay
San Lincoln
S. S. Bist. No
Western
Penna
J. N. Langham
H. B. Beers & Son Greenhouse
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