U S Airmen Attack Japs As China Front Flare
American bombers and fighters blitzed Liuchow and rail lines from Chungking to Peiping as Chinese forces recaptured points north of Sichwan. P-47s and Thunderbolts targeted Japanese HQs and rail hubs, with heavy strikes on Tientsin and Taku, amid a widening air battle front.
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China
Japa
Liuchow
Chinese High Command
Henan
Sichwan
U. S
Yellow River
Peiping
Manshorten
Taku
Tientsin
Belgian Parliament to be summoned by Leopold
Leopold remains adamant on summoning the Belgian parliament as presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies prepare to reconvene by Saturday for a session planned for next week.
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Leopold
Senate
Chamber Deputies
Senate Votes on United Nations Charter Adherence
Senators respond to U S adherence to the United Nations charter as mass support forms. The tally shows Yes votes from many lawmakers across parties with a few hesitant and one progressive, underlining a pivotal moment in international diplomacy.
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Glass
Green
Guffy
Hatch
Hill
Hoey
Johnson
Cole
Lucas
McCarran
McKellar
McMahon
Mead
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Murdock
Myers
O’mahoney
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Pepper
Radcliffe
Taylor
Thomas
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Tunnell
Wagner
Aiken
Ball
Bridges
Burton
Capehart
Capper
Cordon
Ferguson
Morse
Smith
Berg
White
Wiley
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Floating mines warned off Alaska coast by coast guard
The Ketchikan coast guard issued a routine warning about floating mines found along the Alaska coastline. Mariners were advised to avoid mines and report sightings, while officials dismissed reports of a Japanese blockade as bizarre and ridiculous. No explosions or rise in incidents were recorded since the war began.
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Seattle
Coast Guard
Ketchikan
Alaska
13Th Naval District
Prolific Family Wins War Bond for Service Relatives
NAMPA Idaho a furniture dealer offered a war bond to Canyon county couple with most relatives in the armed services. Mr and Mrs Henry P Hunter won with 207 relatives including nephews and first cousins.
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Nampa
Idaho
Canyon County
Armed Services
Henry P. Hunter
Ennsign John Plante Killed in Training Plane Crash
Ensign John A. Plante age 21 from Eau Claire Wisconsin died Saturday when his training aircraft crashed during a routine flight. The incident occurred near a U S Navy base with authorities investigating the cause and extending condolences to his family.
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Chicago
John A. Plante
Eau Claire
Wis
British Labor Faces Upheaval as Conservatives Hold Line
The piece contrasts British conservatives defending free enterprise with Labor plans seen as more leftward than before. It notes U S fears of socialism and speculation on world impact if Labor wins. A campaign broadcast quotes a Conservative who warns socialism needs a police state like the Gestapo to suppress dissent.
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Britain
United States
Washington
America
Arnold Talks of Air War Aims and Japanese Bombing
General Henry H. Arnold indicates scarce air units limit efforts but says the U S will try to bomb Japan into submission. He warns Nipponese cities face destruction one by one and that profitable targets will receive maximum bomb loads. He notes experiments with heavy bombs and possible use in the Far East theater.
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Japan
Home Islands
Manchuria
Arnold
A N
Far East Air Force
MacArthur
Okinawa Battle Report Cites Rising Toll and Advances
A war communique notes an increased toll with June end figures. It reports the 96th Infantry Division clearing the Medeera area near the southern coast as allied forces continue operations and destroy enemy groups.
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96Th
Medeera
Caves Sealed by Demolition and Tanks in Enemy Retaliation
Arduous action sealed numerous enemy troops in trenches and caves as demolition charges and armor moved to secure the area. The exact number of those affected remains uncertain.
Eligible Officers To Be Relieved
The War Department announced that officers eligible by age for retirement will be relieved of duty by December 31 unless deemed essential to the war effort or assigned to special positions.
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Washington
War Department
Drowns at Half Moon Lake in Eau Claire
Herman O. Ziehlsdorf, 43, drowned while swimming at the municipal Half Moon Lake beach in Eau Claire Wisconsin. His body was recovered by two boys and fire department efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Herman O. Ziehlsdorf
Half Moon Lake
Fire Department
No Let Up In Work At Army's City Shops Following V E Day
After V E Day the Ordnance Service Command shop in La Crosse continues full operation with seven reconditioned Weasels produced daily. Vehicles receive a primer coat and complete overhaul, with paint department overtime for double work. Reconditioned units are described as better than factory new. Once schedule frees up, staff will return to GMCs already in stock.
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Army’s
Ordnance Service Command
la Crosse
Edward F. Cunningham
Gmcs
Dedicate Park With Veterans Memorial Ceremony Planned
Veterans Memorial Park in La Crosse, formerly Waterloo Park, will be rede named and dedicated in all day ceremonies. Clergymen and veterans will lead a program including a 11 am baseball game, 1 pm city band concert, 2 pm official dedication, flag raising, and concerts with WKBH barn dance at 2:45 pm followed by softball and dancing events.
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Tribune
Phoro
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Waterloo
U. S. Highway No. 16
West Salem
County Board of Supervisors
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Tete
la Crosse
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Crosse County
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Heileman
Obituary of M. W. Twining West Salem broker 75
M W Twining 75 a West Salem real estate broker died Saturday after a long illness at his home. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs P R V Hommel Elkader Iowa and Margaret of West Salem two sons Robert and Myle O of West Salem two brothers Fred of Gays Mills and Riley of West Salem seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at the West Salem Presbyterian Church with Rev Homer Hoewing officiating. Burial will be in Neshonoc cemetery. Friends may call at Jostad funeral home Sunday evening.
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West Salem
P. R. V. Hommel
Elkader
Margaret
Robert
Myle O
Fred
Gays Mills
Riley
England Australia Test Averages Hit Close Mark
In 143 England Australia cricket Tests England averages 459 runs per match while Australia averages 455. The figures show both teams delivering high scoring contests with England slightly ahead on runs per game.
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England
Australia
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