Flame-Throwing Tanks Lead Luzon Ridge Assault
Flame-throwing tanks of Maj. Gen. William C. Chase's 38th Division spearheaded a breakthrough on Woodpecker Ridge in the Manila watershed, burning jungle and driving Japanese defenders from the ridge. The advance raised American progress in Luzon as Mindanao gains were also reported, with total Japanese casualties in the fight tallying at least 390 on the ridge and broader area.
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Luzon
Okinawa
James Hutcheson
Manila
William C. Chase
38Th
Douglas MacArthur
Mindanao
Philippines
31St
Malalsiay
38Th Division
Woodpecker Ridge
Bataan
Morikina River
We Dam
Balete Pass
Seo Prippines
Pagy
Hitler Death Reported by Allied Headquarters
Allied bulletin says Reich government disbanded and Karl Doenitz named successor. Reports from Flensburg claim Hitler died by mercy killing. independent sources note Churchill resignation prompts British envoy changes at World Security Conference. Unconfirmed Argentine president Farrell reportedly resigns. Paris radio cites new Japanese offensive in Indo China with French withdrawals and airfield losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friesburg
Germany
Karl Doenitz
Hitler
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Reich
Flensburg
Supreme Headquarters
London
Paris
Indo-China
U S Files Suit Against Large Glass Companies
The Justice Department filed an anti trust suit in Toledo charging Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Libby Owens Ford Glass Co plus seven other firms with monopolizing flat glass production and distribution. The complaint notes mergers price fixing and production limits aimed at eliminating competition nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dington
Justice Department
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Toledo
Ohio
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Pittsburgh
Eric
Nile
Mint
Mttahursh
Libbey-Owenword
United States
U S Eats Way Into Substitute Supplies
Americans throw into substitutes as meat and fats vanish from shelves. A government survey warns next fall and winter may bring the lowest civilian diet of the war with reduced meat, eggs, milk and butter reserves. Europe faces hunger risk. Britain's bacon cuts loom while sugar and cheese stay steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Warren F. Draper
Supreme Allice
Britain
J. J. Liewellin
Japan Uses Balloons to Hit U S as Shielded Blasts Rise
Washington reports Japan strikes back with unmanned balloons carrying bombs. Army and Navy say attacks have caused no property damage and are not a military threat while publicly warning readers of potential danger. Submarine and air-launched threats traced to 1942 West Coast incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
United States
Army and Navy
North America
All Falda
Coronke Inniaknonn
Army officer: 18 year olds to fulfill most draft calls
An Army official predicted that fall draft calls will be filled largely by 18 year olds turning 19. He cited Sheash Hershey estimates and noted Navy replacements will ease remaining pressure on registrants through 29. The commander said 30 and over may be kept in useful work as the war winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Nav Ch
Hershey
Chia
Europe
White House Signals Biddle Retirement From Cabinet
Washington reported that Attorney General Francis Biddle was near retirement from the Truman administration. The White House announced a 4 p.m. news conference and a forthcoming presidential statement about Biddle's resignation, indicating a new Attorney General would be named this afternoon.
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Washington
Francis Biddle
Truman
White House
Brownant
EWT
Charles G. Ross
Biddle
Roosevelt
Keay
al Ively Suedensar
Street Scene Chaos Intersects Odd Parade Of Women
A passerby reports police blocking traffic as a driver escorts a group of women along a street corner. The scene includes stray phrases and a surreal, bustling restaurant backdrop with a four person party spicing the moment with animated salting gestures.
Veto Issue May Divide Big Powers at UN Conference
A late split emerges among the Big Five at the United Nations conference over veto power in a world organization to maintain peace. British diplomats push a veto only for investigating disputes, while US delegates debate a broader stance, with Russia viewed as pivotal. Washington eyes San Francisco as Truman prepares to address the final plenary session amid fears a single no could block peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Churchill
Lord Halifax
United Kingdom
Aan J
Washington
Truman
United States
Russia
United States Senate
Big Ling
Tension in Syria and Lebanon as French troop reinforcements arrive
Tension remains high as France refuses to withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon amid claims of sovereignty violations. Paris sees Levantine affairs unsettled with Arab protests and calls for protection. World Security Conference delegates accuse France of using Senegalese troops to press influence.
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Lomun
Syria
Lebanon
Cairo
Paris
Atdifaa
Jerusalem
Palestine
Pan-Arab League
San Francisco
France
Po- Wien
Comreiante Abla
Pata
Spekesman
Raymond Offrey
Levant
Alr
Lavy
Juma Addag
Gjint Male
Terre
Isa Tale Protector
Six Tennesseans Two Virginians on Casualty List
War and Navy Departments released casualty lists naming six Tennesseans and two Virginians. East Tennesseans include S/Sgt Clarence Webb of Kingsport among Army dead in Europe, plus soldiers wounded or missing in European and Pacific theaters and a liberated prisoner of war in Germany. Virginia entries list one wounded in Europe and a liberated prisoner of war in Germany.
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Kingsport
War and Navy Departments
Clarence Webb
Elizabeth D. Webb
Pierce Street
Pacific
Germany
Tennessee
James W. Rader
Luyine Rader
Bristol
Theodore
Srout
Beulah Stout
Mountain City
Henry E. Strouth
Kathleen
Strouth
Charles B. Stump
Edgar B. Stump
Morriatown
Cecil A. Ponrely
Claude E. Poarch
Jonesbaro
Southwest
Virginia Army Woundad
Nm Hue
Ropoun
Fays W. Pope
Louisa B. Pope
Coeburn
Virginia Army
Clyde W. Buchanan, Jr
Ronnie FB
Buchanan
Casburn
Truman Sets European Relief Priorities for Allied War Effort
President Truman ordered Food, Fuel, Production and Exports agencies to grant priority to shipments aiding liberated Northwestern Europe while preserving the U.S. war economy. War Production Board pledged necessary priority for essential civilian goods, and Leo Crowley reported France Belgium and Holland are supplying ports and labor for reverse lend-lease support to Pacific operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Pacific
Truman
Grant
Leo T. Crowley
Congress
France
Belgium
Holland
Move Clears Way For First British Vote In Ten Years
London AP prime minister Churchill resigns and King George VI accepts, dissolving wartime coalition. A general election is expected July 5, with Churchill to lead a caretaker government. Labor ministers resign from the coalition, resisting participation until the election. The king dissolved Parliament after a brief inter-party period, with a likely reshuffled cabinet including prewar business figures.
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London
Churchill
George VI
Britain
Labor Party
Downing Street
Ministry of Information
Labor
Commons
British Press Association
John Anderson
James Grigg
Kacen Duncan
Lord Leathers
Jury Deliberates Shooting Of Conkin In Sullivan County
Jurors weigh charges in cases including felonious assault with intent to murder over a boundary dispute at Rock Springs. Nelae Chase faces trial for shooting neighbor Jim Conkin after a land dispute while David Bowery stands trial on grand larceny related to a car bail from Kingsport. Additional juries to be selected for murder and manslaughter cases. Oltermann had a five minute deliberation sentencing for attempted criminal assault in Lynn Garden.
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Blountville
Spl
Sullivan County
Nelae Chase
Jana
Thierwan Vatill
David Bowery
Chase
Rock Springs
Jim Conkin
Conkin
Bowery
Kings Port
State Hospital
Nashville
O. W. Olterman
Kingsport
Olterman
Oberman
Lynn Garden
Attacteer
Roy J. Maaidy
Annual Poppy Sale Saturday in Kingsport
Thousands of poppies arrive in Kingsport as American Legion Auxiliary members prep for Saturday's Poppy Day sale. Poppies were made by disabled veterans of World Wars I and II and proceeds fund rehabilitation for veterans and aid for the children of the dead and disabled.
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Kingaport
American Legion Auxiliary
Careful Driver Wednesday honors Ida Doan
Mrs. Ida Doan of 1317 Last Sullivan Street wins the Mexport Safety Council Careful Driver award for courteous driving at intersections. She receives two theater tickets by mail for careful conduct over city streets and pedestrians crossing.
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Mexport Safety Council
Ida Doan
Sullivan Street
Colleagues Praise Work Of Dr Schram
Colleagues of Dr C F N Schram TEC HOW medical director who lied Tuesday joined today to laud his achievements in advancing the medical profession and alleviating human suffering. Holston Valley Hospital director George W Butsler praised his responsibility and impact on industrial and preventative medicine despite war time curtailments. Dr W A Wiley highlighted his service on the Tennessee State Medical Society committee and dedication to the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CF. N. Schram
Tec-How
Aig
George W. Butsler
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Dr. Schram
Butsler
Schram
W. A. Wiley
Sulli- Vin-Tobigan County
Tennessee State Medical Society
Witey
British Wipe Out Japs At Kabaing
British 14th Army troops clear remaining enemy resistance in southern Burma at Kabaing two miles southwest of Thayetmyo. East of Pyu casualties hit Japanese units in villages south of Toungoo on the Mandalay Toungoo Rangoon road. Forces advancing from Tongan toward the Mawehi road report some enemy troops fleeing toward Thailand. Heavy bombers attack Bangkok Singapore communications and two southern Burma airfields after a weather pause.
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Kabaing
Thayetmyo
14Th Army
Burma
Pyu
Toungoo
Mandalay- Toungoo
Rangoon
Southeast Asia Command Communiique
Mawehi
Thailand
Bangkok- Singapore
Flow Of Servicemen From Europe To Speed Up In June
The flow of servicemen from Europe to the United States will accelerate in June with 87 500 returning by month’s end and 255 500 more in June. The totals include troops redeployed to the Pacific as well as sick and wounded and liberated prisoners. The 66th 7th 95th and 10th Infantry Divisions will depart in June for the Pacific via the United States. May repatriations: 29 900 sick and wounded 28 000 liberated prisoners 15 000 potential discharges 11 000 redeployed members plus 4 000 naval personnel. Full redeployment begins in June with 20 500 sick and wounded 15 000 liberated prisoners 135 000 potential discharges and 180 000 redeployed units. Navy adds over 5 000 in June. Casablanca announces the first Mediterranean group arrived by plane to join a new ferry service with 15th Air Force and Air Transport Command, moving 25 900 men each month from Italy to the United States starting in August. Priority on shipping space goes to Pacific deploying units.
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Guem—P
U. S. Seventh Infantry
Yonzharu
Okinawa
Naha
Shuri
Archibald V. Arnold
Bronxville
Doughboys
Alol
Intarashiku
Yonabaru
Okinawa Town
James L. Bradley
66Th
Seventh Division
Sficers
Tus
U.S. Pacific
Sakishima Group
Ryukyun
Army
Navy
America
Pacific
Jung
United States
Addi
Casablanca
Mediterranean
15Th Air Force
Air Transport Command
Italy
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Winston Churchill
Doenitz
Friedeberg
New York
NBC
Friedaberg
Deenitz
Farrell
Montevideo
Uruguay
Buenos
Atraw
Edelmiro Farrell
Argentina
U. S
U.S
Associated Press
Allied Expeditionary Force
Parin
Flenxburg
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