Chinese Forces Reach Suburbs of Liuchow in Major Battle
Chinese high command reports troops reached Liuchow suburbs in Kwangsi and fight Japanese forces nearby. Fierce clashes continue at Ishan 43 miles west as Chinese retake Port Chungling and push toward Wenchow with guerrilla support. Chennault says Japan pulling back from Kwangsi as part of a broader strategic retreat.
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high command
Liuchow
Kwangsi Province
Ishan
PORT CHUNGLING
Feiyun
Jujian
China
Wenchow
Chinese high command
Japan
Pingyang
Wendhow
Okinawa
Formosa
Wencow
Claire L. Chennault
United States
14th Air Force
Kunming
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Chennault
Indo-China
Burma
Thailand
Malaya
Horun
Kwangsung
Canton
min
Canucks Receive King’s Birthday Honors
Five hundred ninety five Canadians including 44 women are named in the King’s Birthday Honors list for service in the armed forces merchant marine and fishing fleets. Navy army and air force honors are listed with amounts and notable recipients including Capt. Frank L. Guyntyn and Capt. Humphrey McMaster for contributions to the senior service reallocation and demonstration program.
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OTTAWA
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army
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merchant navy
London
ivasion
nee
Frank L.il Guyntyn
Victoria
C.B.E.Y
Humphrey McMaster
Big Three to Meet in Copenhagen Rumor Surface
A BBC report, unconfirmed, claims Copenhagen may host a postwar meeting of Prime Minister Churchill, President Truman, and Marshal Stalin. The broadcast cites Copenhagen sources via a wire office.
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NEW YORK
BBC
Churchill
Truman
Marshal Stalin
office of
wir information
Left Hand Corner and Phantom House Stable Notes
A fragmented report describes racing figures and showpieces at Major Beatty's Phantom House stables. It mentions Wan the horse, Betsy Keys, and a plans for a charity event with volunteers and a young dancer, ending with a note to continue on Buck Page.
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British propose near all Indian executive council in interim move
The British plan a new largely Indian executive council as a step toward self government. Viceroy Wavell says the move is an advance on the road to self rule while keeping the viceroy and commander in chief in place. Wavell also announced orders to release detained members of the All India Congress working committee and Gandhi may be freed.
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C.P
India
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S. Amery
Lord Wavell
New Delhi
all-Indian congress
Mohandas K. Gandhi
JAPAN
Isitherto
King hails Hoffmeister to lead Canadian Pacific force
Prime Minister Mackenzie King congratulates Gen. Bert M. Hoffmeister of Vancouver on taking command of the Canadian 6th Division for the Pacific campaign. King notes a 320,000 strong force, substantial for integration with U S troops, and emphasizes quality and rapid training over quantity. Hoffmeister, 38, arrived in battle dress with new division patches for a public reception.
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C.P
Mackenzie King
Bert M. Hoffmeister
Vancouver
Pacific
United States
Canada
Seaforth Highlander
Guicbec
United St army
Japan
Hoffmeister
Germany
King
Alberta Servicemen Honored From South in Royal Awards
A list of 45 Alberta servicemen is praised for Royal recognition with many named as Order of the British Empire and related honors. The roster includes officers from Edmonton Calgary and other Alberta towns, noting ranks and affiliations in a wartime tribute.
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Alberta
PUMaNeNe
Web decuragions
Ottiwea
dawelvar
bndpe
YOUNG
Tiven Anarew
Beagadieg
Churchill Optimistic On Wartime Alliance and Polish Prospects
Churchill tells the Commons that Britain and the United States aim to speed victory with Russia, while seeking stronger ties with Poland. The report notes ministers discuss postwar leadership, potential government actions, and plans for a special meeting before Parliament.
Japan girds for invasion as Okinawa battles rage
Tokyo radio signals defeat on Okinawa and declares full mobilization as Premier Suzuki vows Japan will fight to the last ditch on the mainland. He says Okinawa may decide nothing and that final preparations are made by army and navy for a decisive battle.
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Ps Tokyo radio
Okinaw
Kantaro Suzuki
Japan
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imperial milita (home guard
Tokyo
Okinawa
Suzuki
By election in Warner likely by August
Edmonton Journal reports possible by election in Warner to fill Solon E. Low's Alberta legislature seat after his resignation for federal campaign. It notes aim to hold by August to avoid fresh voters lists and recounts Low's provincial cabinet return. result of prior Warner vote shows Low ahead of Me Walker with Single Tax candidate also listed.
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C.P
Edmonton Journal
Warner
Alberta
Solon E. Low
national Social Credit
PEACE RIVER
Low
EB. C. Manning
tale
Law
James Ho Walker
fort Independent
assembly
Mr Low
Me Walker
Postwar honors honor Allied leaders in London list
June 11 London dispatch lists wartime figures receiving high honors. C P Cable reports Mont gomery and other senior leaders are named Grand Crosses in the Order of the Bath and related orders. Included are Sir Bernard, Sir Arthur Harris, Sir Max Horton, Sir Ernest Gowers, and Sir Arthur Redfern among 249 ROAP members and nine women recipients for service in air and defence roles.
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C.P. Cable
Montgomery
1st Army Group
Germany
Bernard
Order of the Bath
Arthur Harris
Max Horton
Ernest Gowers
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Arthur Redfern
J. B. Milbyard
W P Pleasace
Ladn Uficers
HA Buik
FOOA Ene yeisen
London Poles Reject Allied Plans In Poland
Polish government supporters in London reject Allied proposals amid confusion over authority and policy direction. Reports indicate tensions between Polish factions and foreign powers as talks stall and unity efforts falter.
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Poland
prada
Tonydon
Rossia
Pier reece
Churchill Frowns On Immigration Look Elsewhere
In December the Tabor party conference favored a transfer proposal on immigration. Prime Minister Churchill warned dominions and the public alike that policy must adapt, urging action beyond simple adjustment of entry rules amid rising birth rates and future population concerns.
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Churchill
Tabor
Tower
Brunei airfield seized as Brunei Bay landings advance
Australian forces reported seizure of a 3,600 foot Brunei airfield two miles north of the British capital and imminent capture of another field on Labuan island. Brunei city fall may come any time as Brunei Bay landings disrupt Japanese defenses while in Luzon and Mindanao Allied advances press Japanese positions.
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Philippines
Davao river
Mindina
Okinawa
Labuan
Brunei Bay
Timbatai
Victoria town
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ali
Jesseltan
John Bianes
Singapore
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Bryer
Brunei
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Paris Paper Hails Canada's Election as Democracy Proof
Paris dispatch reports Pierre Thibault of the Paris Mondial praising Canada's federal vote. He lauds Canadian prudence and political maturity while noting England may rely on Canada as a stabilizing ally. observers emphasize restraint and respect for civil processes.
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PARIS
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Paris-Mondial
England
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Sixteen Polish Leaders Face Trial at Lublin
Moscow radio said 16 Polish political leaders accused of terrorist acts behind Red Army lines would be tried soon at Lublin. Gen Bronisław Chrulički named ring leader, with charges of organizing terroristic acts and maintaining wireless transmitters in rear of Soviet troops in Poland.
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Moscow
Lublin
Bronislaw Chulicki
Wecal
Poland
Warsaw
Lonen
Westr
VSS
Canada Lost 25 Ships and 1000 Sailors in War
A wartime report from QUAWA dated June 14 cites Canadian losses including 25 ships and around 1000 sailors. The Transport Department says a complete list of losses would be released later, with totals near 335000 tons and about 1400 lives referenced in the briefing.
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transport department
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Evacuations in Syria and German Occupation Plans Reported
The French evacuated troops and civilians from Damascus and surrounding regions with agreements aiding the exodus. Gen Patton was named to lead U.S. occupation forces in Germany alongside Gen Stimson stating the Army would join the occupation. Japan’s surrender timeline was forecast within 90 days by a House committee chair. Prime Minister King’s lead in Prince Albert results showed gains, while France prepared to appoint three more military classes and adjust mobilization.
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HEviris
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Prince Vibert
nen
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U.C
W. Nelson
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Haldeman
Social Credit
Tod
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LONDON
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