Spaatz Promises 1200 B-29 Raids Against Japan
General Carl A. Spaatz, newly in command of U S Army Air Forces in the Pacific, vows 1200 B-29 raids will strike Japan soon, delivering twice the tonnage of German air attacks. He says these raids will have fighter escort and will double prior raid destructiveness.
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Guam
Carl A. Spaatz
Japan
Germany
W U. S. Army Strategic Air Forces
Pacic
Spanty
Eighth
15Th
Curtiss
Lemay
Carrier Planes Smash At Tokyo Area Airfields
The Japanese air force offered little resistance as American forces hit a wide area of central Honshu. Cloudy conditions limited visual targets while Avenger torpedo bombers ventured to Wakasa Bay seeking small targets.
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Tokyo
Mr Cains
Japan
Honshu
Wakasa Bay
Fruits and weather interrupt church services in PA
Mrs Wilert E Shellenberger of A D 5 picked the first tomato Sunday July 29. Rain early Sunday evening forced the First Christian church open air service to move indoors. Also reported Mrs Dewey Foster and J W Reimold fishing at Pyrmatuning lake where Mrs Foster caught a 9.5 pound 31 inch large-mouth pike with night crawler and bite spinner. Two youths on a bicycle seen on a busy street.
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Wilert E. Shellenberger
Stunday
Dewey Foster
Martin Street
J. W. Reimold
Smithfield Street
Pyrmatuning Lake
Stettinius to Join Interim UN Work in London
Former Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius plans to leave for London in the next few weeks to help set up the United Nations security organization. The Senate's 89 to 2 ratification of the UN Charter clears the way for his role as President Truman's representative on the interim commission and U.S. liaison to the world body.
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Stettinius
London
Washington
INS
Edward R. Stettinius
Plains
United Nations Security Organization
United States Senate
Senate
United Nations
Truman
Stetanius
San Francisco
United State
Connel
The
World Organization
Congress
Senateurs
Treiman
Rom Potsdam
Kenneth McKelly
Tenn
U.S
Empire State Building Reopens After Jet Crash Disaster
The Empire State Building reopened today as 150 workers cleared wreckage from a July crash on the 79th floor. At least 13 people killed, with six more bodies identified through personal effects. Brig. Gen. C P Kane led the inquiry with findings to be sent to Washington.
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New York
Empire State
Teas
Anly
C. P. Kane
Atlantic Overseas Air Technical Service
Kane
Washington
Warning Leaflets to Hit More Jap Cities
Manila reports Gen George Kenney announced US Far East Air Forces will follow a MacArthur plan to warn Japanese cities with leaflets. Messages promise a rain of bombs within 72 hours and urge Japanese to doubt their military leaders.
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Manila
Insi
Far East
20Th Air Force
Douglas MacArthur
United States Army Air Forces
Curtis E. Lemayrs
Kenney
Daily Weather Report Summary
The report shows a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with maximum 78 and minimum 63. Precipitation measured 0.05 inches and river stage at 4.8 feet.
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Daily Weather Reports
United States
Death notices and obituaries from Ellwood city area
Death notices list several residents including Ellwood Charles Lamison aged 77 of 414 Pine Street Elizabeth Clements aged 68 of 2 North Mill Street Hazel Palmer aged 45 of Grove City and William H. Bond aged 60 of 418 Galbreath Avenue plus mention Mrs N Ss Randolph.
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Elizabeth Clements
North Mill Street
Hazel Palmer
Grove City
Headland Visited Home Church as Guest Minister
Rev. Clifford C. Headland pastor of Eau Claire Methodist Church served as guest minister at the First Methodist Church. He was formerly a member of the local church and his son Bruce Headland is honored with one of four Gold Stars on the church service plaque.
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Clifford C. Headland
Eau Claire
Carrier Intrepid Returns To Help Final Pacific Kill
The USS Intrepid has rejoined the fleet after repairs following multiple battle damages. Navy reports credit her planes with sinking an aircraft carrier and the Japanese super-battleship Yamato, plus damaging and sinking numerous enemy ships as she resumes duty in the fight against Japan. Under Rear Admiral Thomas L. Sprague command, the Essex class carrier previously sustained four hits in 15 months of Pacific combat.
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Washington
Intrepid
Truk
Carolines
Thomas L. Srague
Coronado
Calif
Petain Trial Halts Over Armistice Allegation
Paris July 30 A dispute over procedure halted the treason trial of Marshal Henri Philippe Petain after State Prosecutor Andre Mornet rested the government's case while reserving the right to call more witnesses. Fernand Paven opposed moving to defense. Judge Monterebeaus recessed to decide. The charge of armistice talks with the Nazis came from ex Premier Edouard Herriot.
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Paris
INS
Henri Philippe Peliain
Bordeaux
Andre Mornet
Petain
Fernand Paven
Pierre Monterbeaus
Mornet
Earlie
Forme
Edouard Herriot
Senate probes urge speed in reconversion
The Senate War Investigating committee urged faster reconversion planning as the Pacific war nears end warning of large scale unemployment without early V J Day planning. It criticized Army discharge delays and slow disposal of surpluses, noting releases to key industries could ease civilian transition after victory.
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Washington
INS
Senate War Investigating Committee
Meady D. No YY
Pacific
Guam battleship Guam proves worthy fighter in Pacific
The USS Guam, a massive battle cruiser, earned Navy praise for rapid combat performance in the Pacific. Under Captain Lelans P. Lovette, the ship operated from Okinawa to the edge of Japan's Inland Sea, delivering 12 inch gunfire on two Japanese held islands and racking up two kills and six assists for its anti aircraft batteries. The Guam supported carriers on strikes reaching Japan and Lovette, previously director of Navy public relations in Washington, now commands the ship. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
INS
Guam
Navy Department
Okinawa
Japan
Cap
Lelans P. Lovette
USN
Big Three Parley End Approaching
The Big Three leaders near the Potsdam Conference are expected to conclude talks within a few days. Officials report progress on postwar plans and possible agreements on occupation, reparations, and European borders.
Attlee Conferred With Truman and Stalin at Potsdam
Reports from the Potsdam Big Three conference indicate talks among President Truman Prime Minister Attlee and Premier Stalin may conclude tomorrow or Wednesday. An official statement said antifactor progress had been achieved.
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Potsdam
Potea
Truman
Attlee
Stain
Unclear text about Hitler death proof
Fragmentary note questions whether Russia has definite proof Hitler is dead. Text shows garbled phrases and lacks verifiable details or clear entities.
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Russia
Hitler
Ultimatum to Be Honored Says Premier Suzuku
Premier Suzuku rejects Allied demand to surrender and vows to resist to the end. Reports quote him saying the empire will not bow to the Potsdam ultimatum and will intensify preparations as Tokyo broadcasts reflect public support for continuing the war.
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Suzuku
Arter
Imperial Government of
Japan
Dome Agency
Tokyo
Grove City Woman Killed In Mercer County Crash
Mercer county records a fatal wreck on the Mercer Sharda road near Pall on the Mercer-Sharca line. Mrs Hazel Palmer of Grove City, 45, died in the crash and seven other passengers were hospitalized in serious condition with their exact injuries not yet known.
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Grove City
Mercer
Mercer. Pi
Mercer County
Hazel Palmer
Mercer Cottage
Sériguas Condi
Pall
Mercer-Sharca Road
Mer
Vehicle Crash In Grove City Involving Several Drivers
A fragmented report describes a multi car collision near Grove City involving drivers James Weber and Gordes, with other occupants including a coach and a 20 year old rider. Details are unclear due to OCR errors and continue on page two.
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James Weber
Traveline
Yale
Weeder
Eb Gordes
McConneil Street
Grove Cry
Point West
Grove City
Twadon
James Paloner
Girove
Allor
Assembly Votes Against De Gaulle in France
Paris officials say De Gaulle faces a remote possibility of resigning after the assembly rejected his constitution training plan by 210 to 19. He warned of unconstructive attacks as rumors swirl in the capital ahead of the vote continued on page two.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Consultative Assembly
Assembly
de Gaulle
Troops Battle In Kweilin Streets
Chinese forces cleared the western and southern suburbs of Kweilin Chungking reports airdrome overruns and ongoing street fighting. Sporadic resistance remains in the northern suburbs as operations continue.
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Kweilin
China
Chungking
Bieh Command
Chuneking
Kweli
Progres
Kwangs
Churchill Move Planned From No 10 Downing Street
Former Prime Minister and Mrs Churchill expected to leave No 10 Downing Street today with no announced new home. They will also vacate Chequers, which is to become a rural country residence for Britain’s prime ministers.
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London
INS
Churchill
No. 10
Downing Street
Britain
Air Forces Aid Borneo Drive
Allied air forces supported veteran jungle fighters in Borneo as Japanese units were driven deeper. Australian and U.S. divisions moved from Balikpapan and Brunei Bay sectors to support ground operations against the enemy. Continued on Page Two.
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Manila
Dyna MacArthur
Balix Papan
Nintth
Brunei Bay
U S Occupation of Vienna Begins
The United States begins occupation of Vienna with American troops entering the city. General Mark W. Clark leads the advance as roughly 300000 troops are reported to deploy and secure the Austrian capital for a temporary period.
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Vienna
Sweerpathai
Vienne
Moscow
Mark W. Clark
Japanese Carrier Strike Opiders Hit Airfields
Jap air crews pursued a large strike against airfields from Tokyo toward Kobe. The raid damaged several medium calibre targets and struck industrial sites. Admiral William F. Haisets reported warships shelling vital Japanese facilities while carrier aircraft bombed and strafed the area. Continued on Page Five.
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Tokyo
Kobe
Haniamethean
Tiliam
Avengers
Okinawa Based Planes Strike Japanese Vessels
Okinawa based planes of General MacArthur's air forces conducted attacks on Japanese ships in the Inland Sea and at Kure, hitting warships including the Haruna. A Liberator strike damaged multiple targets with carrier losses reported and several vessels sunk or damaged.
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Douglas MacArthis
Comeimake WeecArthur
Tictar
Mar Artic
Pridav
Satortat
Haruna
Plese
Wit Critdbins
Saturtay
Kure
Mentiatiss Macart
Gamaged
Dope of the Pie and Odd Weather Riddle
A garbled fragment asks about pie toppings and beer while mixing odd phrases. It mentions weather, dates, and personal remarks, presenting a surreal quote-like collage without clear events or sources.
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