Secret airplane ferried 3000 out of neutral Sweden during war
Brig Gen Earl Hoag described a US Army Air Transport operation that moved over 3000 important passengers from Sweden to safety via a covert Scotland to Sweden route. Flights dodged German aircraft amid strict Bromma Airport limits and guarded corridors, with many evacuees including Norwegian and other nationals.
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Sweden
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Army Air Transport
Venereal Disease Rate Rises Among 21st Army Group Troops
A medical officer at 21st Army Group reports venereal disease among British and Canadian troops has risen 48 percent since VE-Day. He warns the issue will become a grave problem if the high rate persists.
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European Roundup: War News From Across Europe
SHAEF intelligence says Germany planned to invade Britain within three months after conquering France but canceled plans as hazardous. Reports reveal new secret weapons, Spain closes frontier to France freight, reparations talks begin in Moscow, Werner Best suspected war criminal flown to London, Benito Mussolini’s armored Pullman car now with Allies, Baillet condemned, Churchill thanks Stalingrad City Soviet for a peace message.
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Russia Blames London Poles In Diversion Case
Russia accuses the Polish exile government in London of directing diversionary actions behind the Red Army lines. Sixteen Poles were sentenced, with 12 given short terms. Moscow says they were misled by London. The Polish question in Washington and Moscow shows signs of progress toward reorganizing the provisional government.
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Jan Ciechanowski
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Hitler's fatal error four years ago on June twenty two
Moscow reports that four years ago today Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, an act Pravda calls Hitler’s fatal misstep that doomed the regime and its 1000 year plan. Observers split on war length, but the attack sealed Germany's fate and the USSR's resolve.
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Britain Takes Over Cologne From U S
The British flag was raised over Cologne as American Military Government officials handed control to British authorities. U S Lt Col Raymond L Hiles of Georgetown Texas and British Lt Col G H Pownhall presided at a ceremony on a wind swept boulevard. This marked the third transfer of power in four months, with the U S Army having captured the city on March 6.
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Catholic Split Clouds Leopold Government Return Talks
The Catholic press shows a rift toward Leopold amid a pro Leopold government dispute. Reports say King Leopold may back a new government or stay in Salzburg to decide his Belgium return. Senators Gillon and Van Cauwaert planned Salzburg trip. Prince Charles met British and U.S. ambassadors.
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Chamber of Deputies
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U. S
First Italian Woman To Get Cabinet Post
Rome reports the first Italian woman will join the government as Undersecretary to the new Ministry of Postwar Aid. Rita Montagnana, wife of Palmiro Togliatti, is proposed along with a delegation from Union of Italian Women to influence undersecretary selections for Postwar Aid, Labor, and Social Welfare.
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Palmiro Togliatti
Ministry of Postwar Aid
Rome
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Unione Donne Italiane
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Maria Calogero
Action Party
High Commission For Health and Hygiene
Parri Government Welcomed By Grew
The piece notes mixed receptions to Ferruccio Parri as Italy’s new Premier. Critics urge democratic parliamentary governance, economic recovery, and electoral reform as essential steps. Liberal and left-wing commentators stress legitimacy from the resistance and the need for political convalescence.
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Time and Tide
Ferruccio Parri
Italian Father Seeks Son With U S Army Unit
Rome June 22 A 14 year old Italian boy Stefano Fannelli who left Sarno in Salerno province to follow a U S Army unit is being sought by his anxious father Alberto Fannell The boy attached himself to enlisted men in June 1944 and is urged to return to Sarno to reunite with his family and hometown.
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Stefano Fannelli
Sarno
Salerno
Alberto Fannell
War Crimes Trials Soon Start Amid Foreign Talks
Jackson pushes rapid international justice with United Nations War Crimes Commission dossiers guiding indictments. He plans a Faris office and a French prosecutor in the near term, while London anticipates a Gaullist counterpart. Quad talks in London hoped next week, with Russia cautious but not opposed to a UN tribunal. The United States views Russian cooperation as desirable but not essential.
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London
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International Tribunal
Czech In Moscow For Teschen Talks
In Moscow on June 22 Prime Minister Zdenek Fierlinger met to resolve outstanding Czech Poland issues including a boundary rectification and Teschen's future in Silesia. Britain appears ready to accept Russian mediation for the Polish Czech dispute per AP reports.
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Poland
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Weather report for Italy with June heat in Rome and Naples
The Weatherman's report notes continued warmth with scattered high clouds over most of Italy. Forecasts on June 23 list maxima of 93 in Rome, 90 in Naples, 88 in Bari, and 87 in Florence, with Sunday outlook fair except for partly cloudy mountains.
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