Chinese Forces Press Along Eastern Coast Reach Hwangyen South of Shanghai
Chinese forces pursuing Japanese troops north along China's east coast have reached Hwangyen 175 miles south of Shanghai, with other units fighting for Liuchow city. In Tal Chow bay area, spearheads clashed with retreating Japanese after a weeklong advance that pushed enemy forces 60 miles from Wenchow. A dispatch noted a steady Japanese withdrawal from Kiangsi toward Canton as counteroffensive potential remains.
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Retention of Extended Pacific Island Bases Urged by General Arnold
Gen H H Arnold head of the U S Army Air Forces urged keeping an extensive string of Pacific Island bases for future security. He cited Marshalls Palaus Volcanoes Bonins Ryukyus and unrestricted use of Wake Marcus Canton Palmyra Christmas Islands and American Samoa. He said Two Jima has saved 1100 Superfortresses and highlighted their strategic value in a bridge across the Pacific.
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The Left Hand Corner Herding Cattle With a Tractor
The Ottawa Journal London correspondent notes poison gas stocks for retaliation if Germany uses gas again. Discussion covers conversion costs, destruction challenges, and Churchill’s vow of tenfold retaliation. A Paddy Nolan tale from Alberta Folklore Quarterly features Calgary lawyer Paddy Nolan and a story from J D Higinbotham.
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ORD McGowan
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London
Ottawa Journal
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Luftwaffe
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Calgary
J. D. Higinbotham
Lethbridge
Alberta
Nolan
JAPS CLAIM LANDING TRY AT BALIKPAPAN
Tokyo admitted Okinawa loss and claimed Allied landing attempts at Balikpapan were checked. No Allied confirmation yet. Japanese propaganda listed Ushijima’s Okinawa command and inflated Allied casualties. Prefect Suzuki’s emergency powers described as necessary but not a dictatorship.
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Nippon Times
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Britain Faces Worsening Food Queues After War
London reports worsening food queues as hostilities end in Europe and in the capital, marking a sharper shortage than at any time since the war began.
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Reuters
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Europe
Full Allied Effort Needed Defeat Japan
Associated Press analysis argues Okinawa shows the need for a maximum Allied effort to defeat Japan. It notes Japanese fighters are fanatically religious, viewing the Mikado as divine, and suggests civilians may resist invasion to the death. The piece previews the challenges of invading the homeland.
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Joyce Pleads Innocence In Lord Haw Haw Case
William Joyce, defending against British high treason charges, pleads innocence and asserts American birth as the basis for his defense tied to wartime German propaganda broadcasts. Prosecution rests, hearing adjourned to Thursday for committal to trial in London.
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Lord Haw Haw
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Bow Street
Germany
Brooklyn
King Pleased Over Charter In UN Conference
SAN FRANCISCO June 2547 Prime Minister Mackenzie King praised the UN security conference for producing an excellent document. He said the process ran long but was worthwhile and that he would seek ratification in Parliament at the August 23 session. He returned from Ottawa to sign Canada’s peace charter and received applause from fellow leaders. Continued on Page Three.
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Liberals Gain Ontario Seat in Soldier Vote
Ontario election results show the Liberals gaining Wellington North in the soldier vote, increasing their total to 11 seats and keeping the Progressive Conservatives at 66. The civil standings remain PC 68, Liberals 11, CCF 8, Lib-Labor 3, and Labor-Progressive two, with 113,920 nationals casting ballots and Liberal share at 28.5 percent.
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Jap sub sighting spooks Pamir in Vancouver harbor
The New Zealand sailing vessel Pamir reports a perilous encounter with a Japanese submarine off Vancouver harbor. The sub surfaced, observed the Pamir, then departed, leaving the ship and crew unharmed.
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New Zealand
Vancouver
Parker to be sworn as Sask Lieutenant Governor
Regina June 25 P Hon R J M Parker whose appointment as lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan was announced Friday will be sworn in late today in the legislative council chamber acting Premier C M Fines said today Parker takes office after confirmation of the Petro Saskatchewan government move with Fines stating the ceremony occurs this evening in Regina government circles
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REGINA
R. J. M. Parker
Saskatchewan
legislative council
C. M. Fines
Seria Falls To Aussies In Borneo Drive
Tokyo reports of oil well sabotage fade as Australian forces press toward the Miri Fields along the Borneo north coast. Seria, a key off shore area, reportedly lit by torches while 31 of 50 wells still burn. Allied air power hits Balikpapan as Labuan and Tarakan islands fall or are cleared. In the Philippines, parachutists press toward Taizon cleanup amid 20 000 Japanese cut off from a final escape port.
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Borneo
Australia
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Seria
BALIKPAPAN
Party standings shift in Ontario election results
The soldier vote altered party standings in Ontario's house races. In Wellington North a Liberal won, changing the balance among Liberal, Progressive, Conservative and Newhouse parties. The outcome highlights a Liberal gain amid varied local results.
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Ontario
Wellington North
Newhouse Old house
Smuts Analyzes World Charter At San Francisco
Field Marshal Jan Smuts, veteran of the League and author of the new charter preface, offers his assessment of the San Francisco conference. He compares the charter with the League covenant, explaining how the modern plan aims to secure lasting peace and prevent future wars.
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Associated Press
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Lloyd George
Britain
Clemenceau
France
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Italy
Field Marshal
Smuts
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Guam Transformed Into Mighty U S Base
Guam, June 25. United States naval construction men have transformed the island into a mighty base for naval and air assaults on Japan. They built 164 miles of coral roads 90 miles of paved highways access roads storage areas and bases 3 miles of pipelines storage for 1 000 000 barrels of oil fuel tanks to meet needs five major airfields and water pipelines supplying 5 000 000 gallons daily four power plants nine hospitals with 10 000 beds and one of the world’s largest radio systems.
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Canada debates permanent force after war as officers seek future
Canadian soldiers and officers discuss Canada’s peacetime army structure. They consider a permanent force of two divisions, with armored and infantry units stationed nationwide. Some advocate compulsory training for six to nine months, followed by service in a training system, amid uncertainty about official policies.
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Ontario Legislature to Open July 16 Drew Announces
Premier Drew announced the 22nd Ontario legislature would open July 16 and that cabinet changes would be postponed. He said the opening session would be short and special, handling only measures requiring action, with any cabinet changes likely delayed until the autumn session.
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French Garrisons Attacked by Syrians Near Turkish Frontier
The British radio quoted Agence Priv ea se de presse that Syrian forces attacked garrisons along the Syria Turkey frontier. Jerablus garrison reportedly withdrew to Turkish territory as unrest continues. British troops attempted to disengage French forces at several points.
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Nomination Day shapes Britain's general election race
About 1600 candidates from the three major parties and minor groups will be nominated for Britain's first general election in 10 years. Churchill's national government or Attlee's Labor administration appear likely, with Liberals poorly organized and potentially kingmaking.
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LONDON
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British Union Campaign Opens From Coventry Help and Harass
Churchill faces cheers and jeers as he begins a four day provincial election tour in bomb scarred Coventry. The campaign also notes 1671 candidates for Britain's July 3 general election with a strong field across parties.
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