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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
1
Jap journalist Tokutomi warned against losing Okinawa as it would sever Japan from Vine and invite invasion. Japanese forces fought with wardown skill and tenacity, suffering extreme casualties in nine weeks with about 59,000 dead from an initial force of 84,000. Photographs illustrate why the Okinawa campaign was a prime objective of the war.
United States government officials announce a three month ban on lend lease and foreign relief meat shipments for July, August, and September. The move aims to ease domestic shortages though it will notably affect the Soviet Union and other nations. Armed forces will receive July–September supplies while civilians face a low per capita rate. Officials anticipate improved distribution to raise availability in hard hit areas.
United Press dispatch from Guam reports the 10th Army breaking the main Japanese defense on Okinawa near Shuri and advancing toward the southern coast. Tokyo said eight American divisions totaling around 120,000 troops attacked the last 20,000 Japanese holdouts with fresh Marine reinforcements arriving on the east coast. The collapse of the Shuri line encircled the final Japanese defenders, with more than 61,500 confirmed Japanese dead in 69 days and 1,303 prisoners taken.
Lawton resident Mrs Glara Morrison 31 wife of Sgt Ben A Morrison died at 3 35 pm Thursday in an Anadarko hospital after illness since April. Sgt Morrison serving with Ninth Army in Germany seeks emergency furlough as wife’s condition worsened. Funeral arrangements unclear awaiting word on his possible homecoming. Married July 1829 in Wichita Falls Texas they had lived in Lawton since. she survived by parents and siblings. Funeral to be held in Eakley Oklahoma with Binger handling arrangements.
The report lists large incendiary raids on Osaka targets dropping 3 200 tons as Fourth of multi ton fire raids, with Japanese resistance ending in Okinawa as Shuri garrison surrounded and US forces push forward. It notes 61 519 Japanese killed in two month campaign and details actions of Marine and Army units across Shuri Luzon Mindanao and Mindanao fronts during the campaign.
Comanche County reports the seventh war loan total at 846,878, a gain of 29,622 over Thursday, with a county quota of 2,044,000 and 57 percent still lacking. Lawton girls canvassed Fields and Dunning adding 524,575 in war bonds, led by Mrs. James Dale. Series E accounts for 15,579 of this, leaving 9,000 to be bought in other series.
United Press dispatch reports B-29s attack Osaka after Tokyo and Yokohama with a 3200 ton incendiary raid. Osaka flames billowed five miles into the air while Tokyo continued to burn hours after the bombers departed, signaling widespread destruction in Japan's great industrial center.
American air forces launched a Tuesday offensive over Tokyo and surrounding areas injuring or burning vast districts. Yokohama suffered large fires across nearly nine square miles while Osaka and Nagasaki districts faced major destruction. The central government vowed to remain in Tokyo. reports note fires in Amagasaki and central Osaka with two industrial behemoths Mitsui and Mitsubishi burned in Tokyo.
The War Price and Rationing Board announced a drastic four point program to curb sugar chiseling in home canning. Sugar applicants must sign a pledge promising use for home canning only and report monthly canning outputs. Bowles warned that falsifying applications will jeopardize future sugar rations.
Paris reports French troops will stay in position while ceasing fire after Premier Charehills request to avoid clashes with Britain. US mediators join talks as Britain invites a London conference to address Syria and Lebanon independence and security of communications. Quiet returned in the areas as dispatches note calm after the halt.
Lawton campaign officials report the county has raised 1761 dollars toward the American Cancer Society nationwide drive of four million dollars. County Chairman Mwavel Lave notes the deadline moved to June 26 and urges block workers to finish calls to set landing figures. P A Becker says canvass results meet expectations and local Rotary club aims for the 3000 dollar county contribution.
President Truman urged renewed national effort in the war against Japan. He said American force in the Pacific would more than double, with an army near 4,000,000 to subdue Japan. He warned of a rising air war and urged Japanese civilians to evacuate cities to save lives.
Lawton residents named to attend Girls State at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Miss Paul Erwin, Miss Barbara Powell, Miss Sue Lamphere and Miss Emva Erwin listed as delegates, with sponsors from the American Legion and Niwanis Club.
The army enforces a six months training minimum for replacements under 19 before combat, extending the infantry training period to a total of 26 weeks plus furlough. The program adds advanced replacement courses at Camp Rucker Alabama Camp Maxey Texas and Camp Miss See Page 2 Col 4.
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