Last Jap Hold On Luzon Mill Be Liquidated
American forces tighten control on Luzon as operations push toward the last Japanese stronghold. MacArthur proclaims liquidation near. estimates place 5,000 to 7,000 Japanese remaining of about 20,000 initial strength in northern Luzon.
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Manila
Luzon
Cagayan Valley
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Filipina
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Lugo
Thquegario
Divisicar
MacArthur
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Mad. Gein
Robert. S. Beiahtler
Nene
Jas
1Th Airborne
Aparric
Cagayan River
New Landings Reported by U S Forces in Ryukyus
Japanese radio assertions claimed fresh American landings across the Ryukyus including Kume Island near Okinawa as U S troops mop up on Okinawa. Tokyo broadcasts said heavy fighting continues and predicted further invasions toward Amami and other western islands as U S forces press the campaign.
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Guam
An. Kume
Okinawa
Ryukyu- Chain
Tokyo- Radio
Uyat
Kume
offNaha
Truman Returns to Missouri for Homecoming Rally
President Truman arrives in Independence Missouri for homecoming celebrations after a flight from San Francisco. A 4 p.m. press conference in Memorial Hall in Independence is scheduled to announce a major national statement.
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Truman
Missouri
Charles Ross
Utah City
United Nations
San Francisco
Independence
Kansas City
Memorial Hall
Rear Admiral cites Jap need for better planes in Pacific
Rear Admiral Calvin Durgin says Japan faces a desperate shortage of first rate airframes. He notes more than 30 percent of enemy planes shot down were obsolete types and 50 percent of losses came from such aircraft. Durgin, Pacific fleet escort carrier commander, reports 35 000 air sorties near Okinawa and 279 enemy aircraft downed, with American losses limited to 63 planes.
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Guam
Calvin Darguty
Japan
Okinawa
Durgin
Palmyra
N. J
Chester” W. Nimitz
PA NEWC Observes A Quiet Civic Day Near Fourth
Orchardists report variable crops with peaches light and apples small due to Reed weather. Traffic rerouted through the public square during resurfacing work. A bond sale demonstration and a community program are planned with limited observances. Continued on Page Two.
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Judy
Taggare Stadium
Washington Street
Daily Weather Report United States period ending today
Daily weather statistics show maximum temperature 31 and minimum 30 with no precipitation for the 124 hour period. Additional figures indicate a later report noting maximum 38 and minimum 64 with no precipitation.
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United. States
Moscow Hails Nations Pact
Moscow hails the United Nations pact as the most important document in history. The Soviet monitor praised the 50 participating nations for collaboration and cooperation and expressed hope that in five years nations would work together rather than in isolation.
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New York
Moscow
Radio
United Nations
World
Tone Cbs
Chicago truck drivers end strike in June dispatch relief
Three thousand members of the Independent Chicago truck drivers union vote to end the strike. Chicago dispatches were aided by more than 16,000 regular army troops deployed to maintain operations. Soldiers were used to drive and guard line trucks while plans await Office of Defense transportation to confirm full operation.
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Chicago
Office of Defense
Transportation
Japanese Okinawa Leaders End Their Own Lives
Reported discovery of the bodies of General Ushijima and Chief of Staff Isamu Cho in a Tule field near Mabuni ridge. They reportedly killed themselves with ceremonial knives as American forces closed in after Ryukyu campaign victory. Earlier naval commander also reportedly took his life.
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Okinawa
Mitsuru
Ushijima
Isamu Cho
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U.S
Cha
Mébuni Ridge
Roy. S. Geiger
Amer
Ryukyu
Cobb Named State Milk Control Chairman by Governor
Cobb of Powanda heads the State Milk Control Commission for a term succeeding John M McKee of Camp Hill whose term expired. Cobb, a Bradford County farmer appointed in 1943, was elevated to the $6500 chairman post yesterday by Gov Edward Martin.
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TNS
Cobb
Powanda
John. M. Mckee
Hill
Bradford County
Edward Martin
E Bond Sales Lagging Despite Rise to New Total
Washington June 27 Reuters Treasury officials noted E-bond sales lagging though Seventh War Loan totals neared a new high. The drive reached 7.91 billion dollars with E-bond sales at 1.097 billion, or 74 percent of the 4 billion dollar quota, announced Robert W. Coyne, national field director.
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Washington
Treasury
Robert W. Coyne
National
Chinese Forces Drive Up Coast in East China Campaign
Chinese armies report sweeping advances along the east coast from Linhai to near Shanghai. They tightened control around Lichow and Tapuchen while routing Japanese positions north of Lieuchow. U S Air Force conducted wide bombing raids on Canton area and inland targets.
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Shanghai
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Wenchow
Foochow
Kawangsi
Lichow
U.S
Tapuchen
Lieuchow
Van
Butter Ration Should Be Lifted or Reduced, Says Association
In New York on June 27, Alfred Rich of the Butter and Cheese Merchants Association urged eliminating or lowering the 24 point per pound butter ration. He claimed ample supply could trigger a temporary market glut and called on Washington to act decisively, either cutting points or declaring a ration holiday.
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New York
Amred, Rich
Butter and Bey Merchants Association, Inc
Rich
Washington
Hay Harvesting Underway Across Lawrence County
Hay harvesting is in full progress on three farms in Lawrence County. Weather conditions are calding and farmers report favorable conditions for the work. The crop outlook appears good as harvest accelerates.
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Lawrence County
Werther
Aussies Expand Control Of Northwestern Borneo Oil Centers
Australian forces seized Miri and nearby airfields in northwestern Borneo amid ongoing air raids and demolitions by Japanese forces. Miri, with about 15 000 residents, previously produced nearly one and a half million barrels of oil annually, now largely destroyed. Other Seria oil fields had been captured last week by Australiabased forces, while MacArthur released no ground advance details in his communique.
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Borneo
Miri
Ieee
Gessie Huiseheatee
Ato Miri
Mii
Thes
Oib
Singapore
Douglas
MacArthur
Stettinius Returns to Washington from UN Conference
Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius returned to Washington from the United Nations conference in San Francisco and urged support for the peace charter. He was accompanied by the American delegation and greeted by officials, diplomats, and members of the Senate and House Foreign Affairs committees.
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Washington
INS
Edward PR. Stellinius
Lodi
United Nations
San Francisco
America
Nandnrnsi
Stevilnius
Pheyeecarme
Lancdusie
BBC
Joseph C. Grew
Stelitinius
Diplomatic Corps
House
Senate
Fort Pitt Area Tops Fort Pitt Drives Near Deadline
In Pittsburgh the 19-county Fort Pitt area moves to push over the top with ten days left in its drives. The finances committee reports all bond sales net 146,382,000. This appears 99 percent of the target. In Paris confusion shadows, authorities raid Colombes a suburb. several ex-members of the Navy connected to clandestine radio networks were found linked to contacts in Spain with arms.
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Fork Pill
Lickiclmp
Sun
Cie Eam de Sud
Paris
F Benah
Colombes
Navi Cestapa
Oe Hose
Naat
Spain
Fern
Pithanes
Lawrence Danny snooWs
Lawrence
Sfercer Coury
Beaver County Ihat
Durite
Wardbe
Todas
Largest Japanese Army Arsenal Destroyed in Air Raids
Guam July 27 report states major Japanese war plants including the empire’s largest army arsenal were ruined after two Superfortress raids within 14 hours. Bombers hit Honshu targets near Nagoya and Utsube refinery, with officials calling the results good to excellent.
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Guam
Japan
Empire
Shrine
Aris
Utsirbe
Domel Agency
Con
Pawol
Red Cross Holds Annual Lawrence County Session
The Lawrence County chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Cus Heton Hotel Puestay evening. J Glenn Barry was re elected chair. 75 attendees joined dinner meetings and an election of officers and directors took place. J Warren MacClay spoke on Red Cross work and counseling aiding fighting men. The slate included J Glenn Berry chair, J Lepere Matthews vice chair, Norman B Clark treasurer and Mrs Thomas J Dell dh secretary. Directors listed include Steve Go Bennett, J Glenn Berry, Paul Bo Butte Norman Clarke, Miss Marve Cantiz Drees, Jamies OA Gillespie and others.
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McClay
J. Glenn
Berty
J Lepere Matthews
Norman
B. Clarky
Thomas J. Dell
Continitees
Biott
Chaarles
Morrowland
Norman di. Clark
Steve Go S. Bennetts
Glenn Berry
Paul Bo
Butte Norman
Clarke
Marve Cantiz Drees Jamies
OA. Gillespie
Gidoirk
Charles Morrow
PL. Burton
Wilbon Ihaniers
Sixteen More Japanese Craft Sunk Amid Blockade Reports
Manila reports indicate the American blockade continues to sink Japanese vessels, with sixteen more enemy ships put out of service. The losses include coastal freighters and barges near Formosa and accompanying damage to depots and rolling stock along the coast.
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TN Si
Formosa
Ger. Douglas- Macarthur
Sue Harbor
Kirenke
Tatlo
Big Effort Urged To Reach E Bond Quota In County
Reported in New Castle area as campaign stats show modest gains with wards improving yard by yard. John J. Maher cites need for stronger house to house effort and notes Ons ward leaders have boosted results while surrounding townships lag. Data indicates overall progress but still short of target as closing days approach.
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Ty New Castle
Dirst
oSixth Ward
Voorlostmite
Oonanielys
Ciee
Ruth
Bryan
Vaeva Sherman
New Castle
Vut
Navy Nurse In Fatal Plunge From Hotel Window
Navy nurse identified as Alvee Ruth Wentworth, 23, of Philadelphia, plunged to death from a seventh floor hotel window in downtown Philadelphia. Authorities said Ms Winters may have walked in her sleep. two male companions failed to wake as police investigated the room.
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N-U. S.o Navy
Ty Alvee
Ruth
Ford
Pas
Philadelphia
Hsien
Miss Winters
Harrisburg Rail Strike Impacts Pennsylvania Line
Unclear text mentions Harrisburg, June, and a Pennsylvania railroad station. References to individuals and events are fragmentary, with no clear outcome or details due to damaged OCR.
United Nations Conference Opens New World Security Efforts
United Nations moves to implement the world security framework after a nine week conference adjourns. Delegates from 30 nations sign peace terms as a 14 member executive committee prepares to meet in London and continue preparations for a broader system. Continued on page five.
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San Francisco
World Security Organization
Intooan Lba. Om. Pyst
Ses- Mgm
Commission of Theis Immediatre
London
Senate Approval Foreseen for Peace Charter Passage
The article notes anticipated Senate approval for a peace charter with influential figures like Barkley cited. Predictions point to a strong, near-term vote, possibly mid August, as leaders work to secure backing from key senators and align with Francisca and Vichy interests.
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Pepie
Francisca Neaee
van Mondas
Sens
Opex Tominicos
Cairns - Vandenberg
Vichy
Barkley
Guarers tee ods Jie pegalie Ping Feat at Manas
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene at Manas with unclear names and actions. A player or figure named Guarers is mentioned with other garbled terms and a mid shot sequence. The text remains too corrupted to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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Manas
Bediveen
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