Communists Face Rear Guard Action as Lahumo Captured
The article reports the rear guard action by Communist troops and the capture of the rail town of Lahumo to enable the truce. It notes Harbin’s fall remains days away despite defensive efforts on the Sungari river north bank. Nationalist forces advancing beyond Kirin press progress toward appointing a commander to issue the cease fire order and implement terms.
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Lahumo
Harbin
Sungari
Kirin
Manila Hotel Warrior Recalled Homecoming and Guerrilla Work
Joaquin Pacis, as a Bata Balani guerrilla captain and former hotel recreation director, recounts the February 1945 retaking of the Manila hotel by American forces. He led underground staff networks supplying intelligence to Batangas Mindoro and Panay, aiding WWII efforts. Now back at the hotel, he worries about repairs for Independence Day ceremonies.
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Manila
Joaquin Pacis
Manila Hotel
San Luis Street
Dewey Boulevard
350Th Infantry Regiment
Bata Balani
Pacis
Philippine Army
Bataan
Batangas
Luzon
Mindoro Island
Panay
Panay Island
Macario Perala
Rizal
Manila Bay
Navy
Countrywide Strike Called Off in Mexico City Talks
A countrywide work stoppage set for Friday over rising living costs was canceled after the Mexican Federation of Labor heeded an appeal from President Avila Camacho. Unions will send reps to discuss with the president, who pledged government action to improve conditions.
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Mexico City
Mexican Federation of Labor
Avila Camacho
Truce Begins at Noon in Manchuria to End Civil War
Chiang Kai-Shek orders a 15 day truce in Manchuria, effective at noon Friday, as Gen. George C Marshall negotiates a basis for settlement with Communist leader Chou En Lai. Nationalist advances into Manchuria reported may have paused Harbin's fall.
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Nanking
U.P
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manchuria
China
George C. Marshall
U. S
Chiang
Chou En Lai
Harbin
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