Evacuation of Yugoslav Troops From Trieste Underway
Yugoslav forces began moving out of Trieste as full evacuation proceeds to meet a Tuesday deadline. The six week dispute ends with control transfer to Allied commander Alexander. Italian minister De Gasperi voices concern over the compromise nature of the agreement.
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De Gaulle Demands Role In Peace Plans
General Charles de Gaulle on a Normandy tour urged France must have a say in any peace plan. He warned against exploiting France's weakened position and stressed maintaining Allied unity amid his anniversary visits to St Lo Coutances and nearby villages.
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British Paper Rebukes Russia In PW Dispute
The Manchester Guardian in London denounced Soviet claims of mistreatment of Russian prisoners as unfounded and said Russia asked for it. The editorial called the affair a poor example that should be avoided to maintain unity, noting Golikov presented the complaints.
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Lincoln the Lincoln bomber in production giant of Britain
London June 11 AP report says Britain builds a new larger bomber than the Lancaster. The Lincoln is described as a sectored bomber with heavier bombs, longer range and higher speed, expected to be used against Japan.
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Ike Monty Zhukov Meet As Frankfurt Sparkles
In Frankfurt on June 11 the Allied Control Council leaders General Eisenhower Field Marshal Montgomery and Marshal Zhukov received the Order of Victory amid dazzling jewel adorned ceremony. Zhukov presented the awards valued at about 16000 dollars each to non Russians marking a historic first. Eisenhower lauded allied officers while Montgomery called it a high honor. The celebration included a banquet and a parade with Eisenhower singing with a Negro quartet.
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Weather Clouds Bring Showers Across Italy Today
A cloudy spell with cumulus clouds covers Italy today and tomorrow. Scattered showers are expected this afternoon over the hills north of Rome, with slightly cooler temperatures. Naples may reach 85, Bari 88, Rome 87 as the day’s highs.
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Long B 24 raid hits Batavia and forecasts long war
The largest mass bombing raid by B 24 Liberators from Philippine bases struck Batavia Java, a 3 000 mile nonstop flight lasting 18 hours. General Stilwell predicts Japan could last two more years and Manchuria China fighting may continue even if home islands fall. General Kenney notes Japanese pilots trained 40 50 hours and fuel shortages limit operations. Over 7 000 Okinawa wounded evacuated by air to Guam in 18 transport squadrons with eight hour flights.
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Zhukov Discusses Japanese Troops In Berlin Remarks
In Berlin Zhukov, deputy supreme commander and Berlin victor, spoke to Allied reporters about his Asia campaigns including Outer Mongolia and the 1939 Khalkin Dol clash. He said Japanese forces lacked German equipment and knowledge, calling the 6th Army rout a local operation. observers saw potential Tokyo warnings in his comments.
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China Drive Poses Threat To Kweilin Ishan Recaptured
Chinese troops report sweeping gains in a south central counteroffensive driving within ten miles of Kweilin the regional capital and former USAAF bases. Ishan railway town recaptured, Liuchow attacked as Chinese forces press toward Indo China while Flying Tigers strike rail lines and airfields near the Yangtze.
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Mop-up in Burma Calcutta
June 11 British 14th Army troops mop up Japanese stragglers fleeing toward the east from the Pegu Hills pocket about 100 miles north of Rangoon along the Mandalay Rangoon railway, Southeast Asia Command announced today.
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Suzuki Dictatorship Debate Rages in Japanese Diet
Washington reports the Japanese Diet debates emergency legislation granting total war powers to Premier Baron Kantaro Suzuki. A proposal would form front line combat pits by the home guard, while the War Ministry says the guard stays in rear roles to aid communications, industries, and fields. War Minister General Kotchika Anami argues it is impossible to convene the Diet for pre enactment consideration.
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Allied Europe Victory Fails To Excite Gandhi
Bombay June 11 AP Mahatma Gandhi said he could not feel enthused by the Allied victory in Europe as a triumph of truth over falsehood yet argued Axis victory would have been far worse. Addressing volunteers at Pangchgani Hill Station near Poonda he asserted India could win self government through truth and nonviolence and aid other oppressed nations.
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Bulgarian King Ferdinand Ill in Serious Illness at Austrian Resort
Bulgarian exiled monarch King Ferdinand is reported seriously ill at Bad Gastein Austria where he rests at his summer home. His physician says a severe cold contracted on a mountain trip several days ago is the cause. Ferdinand is father of the late King Boris who died in Sofia in 1943.
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