Halsey Fleet Sinks Hyuga as Jap Sea Power Falters
The Guam bulletin reports Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet carrier planes sinking the battleship Hyuga and burning or sinking at least five other enemy warships in the inland sea area. Some 25 Japanese ships lie wrecked, with the campaign aimed at forcing unconditional surrender.
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Guam
Ins
Third Fleet
Japan
Hyuga
William F. Halsey
Sen
International News Service
War
Julian Hartt
William F
Military Men Differ In Ideas On Early Peace Efforts
Aboard McCain’s flag ship off Japan July 28 reports show mixed views among admirals generals bluejackets and privates on whether the war ends soon or prolongs. Some foresee surrender by Japan while others expect continued combat and strategic actions in the Inland Sea and Honshu.
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Guam
Japan
Pacific
Adm. McCains
Sey Malik
Pilo
Honshu
Shinienpeekst
Earl Aul
John S. MecZain
McCain
Littary
Kure
Attlee names new British cabinet members
Labor prime minister Clement Attlee reshuffles his government as new ministers are sworn in at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony precedes Attlee and his entourage departing for Potsdam to attend the upcoming talks with the Allied leaders.
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Clement Atlee
Northolt
Raial
Attlee
London
Clement Ro Attleey
Labor
Prive Council
Buckingham Palace
Kine
George Weo
Palace
Prime Minster
Potscham
NBC
Pan «Fein
We Palace Earier
Empire State Building Hit by Plane Crashes Ignite Fires
The Empire State Building, then the world’s tallest at 1250 feet, was struck on the 76th floor by a B-25 bomber in fog. At least 15 people died and many were injured as flames and gasoline poured through upper floors, damaging adjacent offices and prompting rescue efforts.
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New York
Empire State Building
Senate Ratification Vote Expected On Charter
Washington January 28 Senate gears for ratification of a charter amid Truman administration assurances. President Truman sent the proposal to the Senate with binding commitment and a pledge of support from key lawmakers. Senate debate focused on securing the necessary one third majority for approval.
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Senate
Trumuia
Sern Kennet Bit- Kellar
Farmidia
Tome Caiath
Tex
Ceifinan
Truman
Aera Comestisioz
Americus Oafined Farms
United Nativae Seviitier
Flower displays draw crowds in Neshannock Township
In Neshannock Township near the city line, a garden along Wilmington road showcases a beautiful flower display. Threshers work on several farms as wheat is being threshed and oats harvest begins. Horseback riders appear on Highland and Delaware avenues while a gray-haired horsewoman rides down Albert Street.
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Neshannock Township
Wilmington Road
Highland Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Albert Street
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. with a maximum temperature of 38 and a minimum of 71 with trace precipitation and a river stage of 4.8 feet. The same date last year recorded a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 59 with 20 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Churchill Defeat Triggers Postwar Reactions in Britain
The article notes Churchill losing to Labour at the polls marks a shift in Britain's postwar mood. It argues the electorate removes wartime leadership and signals a swift change in public opinion, foreshadowing a new political era after VE Day.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
United Nations High Command
Labor Party
Europe
Churchill
British Isles
Four Children Die in Williamsport Fire From Oil Stove Explosion
In Williamsport Pennsylvania four young children Sandra six Wilfred five Robert three and Carol one died when a fire swept their home caused by an exploding oil stove. The father a World War II veteran of the 28th division was en route home. The mother 25 left the children with neighbor Barbara Dincher 14 to heat water and returned as firemen removed the bodies.
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Williamsport
Pie
Woodrow W. White
Sandra
Wilfred
Robert
Carol
Europe
Attlee Bevin Reach Potsdam in Berlin Conference
Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin arrived in Berlin to resume the Big Three discussions. The leaders seek postwar arrangements and security pacts as Allied powers coordinate occupation policies.
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Berlin
INS
Clement Attlee
Ernest Bevin
Attlee
Naval bombardment of Japan resumes in heavy rain
New Delhi radio says British and American warships opened a new dawn raid on Japanese homeland targets. A carrier task force with U S ships led more than 1000 aircraft against airfields and installations, with scores of enemy planes reported destroyed on the ground.
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London
Ins
New Delhi
BBC
Two Small U S Ships Sunk in Pacific Losses Reported
Washington July 28 The Navy announced two small naval vessels lost in the Pacific with two enlisted men killed LSM 59 sunk off Okinawa by enemy action and SC 521 lost in a marine disaster in the South Pacific LSM 59 carried 58 crew while SC 521 had 27 aboard with no casualties.
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Washington
INS
Navy
Pacific
Okinawa
South Pacific
Chinese Forces Break Into Kweilin in Kwang Province
Reuters dispatch from Chiuinekinie says Chinese troops have broken into Kweilin the capital of Kwang province with street fighting reported. Four columns advanced toward Kweilin, weeks after it served as the former U S 14th Air Force headquarters and a key Japanese supply base in Kwangsi province.
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London
Insa Reuters
Chiuinekinie
Kweilin
Kwang Province
Bodies of 266 Japanese Soldiers Found Lay In Rows
American forces sweeping northern Luzon uncovered 266 dead Japanese soldiers arranged in rows in a June clearing last Thursday. Troops reportedly died from wounds and disease as their retreating allies left them without food or shelter. In Oakland a marine sergeant died by self immolation, reportedly lighting a stack of matches. Charles Edelberge of Wilmington, Delaware, identified.
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Tatlriy
Luzon
Ior
Nin
Highway
Oakland
Cal
INS
Svme
Charles Edelbere
Wilmington
Del
Death Records of Nettie Montfort and Howard Johnson
The notice lists Nettie Borland Montfort 77 of Almira Howard Johnson 67 of Ellwood City and Iva Shira 75 of East Falls Street as included in the Saturday death records for July 2 1945.
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Nettie Borland Montfort
Almira Home
Howard Johnson
Ellwood City
Iva Shira
East Falls Street
Gambling Charges Bring Heavy Fines
Twelve defendants face fines after a Allege gambling raid at a carnival where wheels dice boards cigarettes dolls and prizes were used. The cambrina devices and paraphernalia valued at about 2500 were confiscated from Harriet Athornes Leroy. Defendants include Harry E Fick of Pittsburgh Helen M Pastile of Bristol Pa Harry Schreiber of Montmority Ala Max Silver of Baltimore Md Grover P Daniels of Flint Mich Arthur L Withert of Scranton Ernest Bordman of Philadelphia Morris Sau Albany N Y and Charles …
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John G Lamoree
Lawiienne Coit Cour Howe
Kirkwood Carniva
Tharriet Athornes Leroy
Donaldson
Harry E Fick
Pittburgh
Helen M. Pastile
Bristol
Harry Schreiber
Montvority
Max Sliver
Baltimore
Grover P. Daniels
Flint Mich
Arthur L Withert
Scranton
Ernest Bordman
Philadelphia
Morris Sau
Albany
Charies
Churchill Not Discredited By Election Result
Former French premier Paul Reynaud said the British election does not discredit Winston Churchill. He praised Churchill as a top historical figure and voiced confidence that Prime Minister Attlee will guide Britain wisely into a prosperous era for humanity. Reynaud spoke amid Petain treason trial coverage in Paris.
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Churchill
Paris
Oatly
Paul Reyne
Electro Today
Winston Churchill
Reynaud
Britain
Attlee
England
Rey Pau
Marshal Henri Philippe Petain
Petains Trial In Sixth Day
Paris reports the sixth day of General Henri-Philippe Petain trial with Clemenceau witness testimony and questions over treason and collaboration charges. Prosecution gaps prompt doubt a death sentence will stand, while a potential secondary charge relates to collaboration with Germany during occupation.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Tice
France
Seermaiy
Marehat
Henri-Philippe Petain
Michael Clemenciau
Germany
Verdun
Bomber Crash Kills and Injures Several in New York
The crash of a bomber into the Empire State Building leaves dead Paul Dearme 34 of North Tarrytown a public relations director for NCWC. Injured Joseph C Fountain Ellen Lowe Catherine OConnor Theresa Ann Scarpelli John Mate. Missing Lt Col W Smith in charge of wreckage and Lt Col W F Smith Jr pilot. Also report from London of Countess of Oxford and Asquith dying at Saundot home after illness.
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New York
Empee State Building
Paul Dearme
North Tarrytown
National Catholic Welfare Counce
Joseph C Fountain
NCWC
Belevue Hospital
Ellen Lowe
Plural Park
Yorkay Oliver
John Mate
W . Smith
New Bedford
Mass
W. F. Smith, Jr
London
Oxford and Asquith
New Allied Weapon Aimed at Japan Reported by Melbourne Radio
A Melbourne radio report relayed by NBC said an Allied weapon against Japan was devised by an American and handed to the British Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Sir Brive Fran. The broadcast noted tests by Canadian experts and indicated a shipboard test would occur within a week. Japan would be equipped with the new system.
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Japan
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