President Invites Landon and Dewey to White House
President Truman invites former Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York to the White House for conferences as part of efforts toward national unity. He also met with former President Herbert Hoover to discuss feeding hungry populations in liberated Europe.
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Landon-Dewey
White House
Washington
Truman
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Roose
Cam
Westminster 1945 commencement honors 43 graduates
Graduation ceremonies at Westminster College in New Wilmington were held despite misty rain as 43 seniors received diplomas. Governor Edward Martin delivered the keynote address after Dr. Robert F. Galbreath presided. The event included January graduates and summer finishers, with about 95 percent of attendees already securing jobs or plans.
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South Terrace
New Wilmington
Robert F. Galbreath
Mindanao Drive Stresses Reduced Allied Force Size
Washington reports military experts doubt a large American expeditionary force will be needed in Asia and expect closer liaison instead. In the Philippines Mindanao advances under MacArthur push toward Santa Fe and the Cagayan valley as Sixth Army gains on Luzon with dive bomber support and 73 Nip caves sealed.
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Mindanao
Asia
Washington
MacArthur
Luzon
Sixth Army
25Th Division
Santa Fe
Cagayan Valley
Ipo
Satur
Britain Sends Newest Fighting Ships To Pacific
British Pacific Fleet Headquarters reports a continued flow of Britain's latest warships to the Pacific. More than 200 Royal Navy craft already operate there, aiding American forces in attacks on Japan as the fleet concentrates for final battles of the war.
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British Pacific
Britain
Pacific
Royal Navy
Empire
Jap Defenses in Okinawa Are Crumbling
Seizure of huge Japanese supplies and enemy penetrations indicate Okinawa defenses are crumbling after eight weeks of heavy bombardment. The U S Tenth Army reports troops advancing, with the front lines extending more than a mile inland as Japanese positions collapse.
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Okinawa
U. S Tenth Army
Army honors roll displays and war bond urged
Memorial Day notes honor rolls in the district for service members. The 1st Precinct Honor Roll at Washington and Pearson streets features a 590 pound bomb and 6 and 8 inch shell casings painted for display. Treasury figures show war bonds funding troops with B 29 raids on Tokyo generating about 20 million dollars in bonds. Sergeant Charles E Commander Kelly’s first bond sold to Charles Patton of 907 Lorain avenue.
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Fourth Ward
1St Precinct
Washington and
Pearson Streets
Charles E
Kelly
Charles Patton
Lorain Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending at 9 o clock Sunday morning show a maximum temperature of 77 and a minimum of 64 with precipitation. River stage is 54.
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United States
Unrest in Arab World Feared Amid French Levant Tensions
London observers warn that widening breach between France and the Levant states of Lebanon and Syria could trigger widespread unrest across the Arab world. The Arab League Council meeting called by Secretary General Azzam Bey for June 4 adds to heightened tensions after French troop reinforcements and Paris negotiations over a "special position" in the region.
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London
INS
Lebanon
Syria
Near East
Cairo
Azzam Bey
Arab League Council
Paris
France
Heavy Casualties On Japs In Burma
ADVANCED ALLIED HEAD QUARTERS Burma May 28 British 14th troops clear ing the country west of the Irrawaddy in southern Burma inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese units attempting a last stand to cover their retreat across the river. Elsewhere steady progress is reported against determined opposition from the Japanese strengthening their defense in the Shan hills. Mulmein port and railhead remain vital to the withdrawal and Japanese airfields have been bombed by Allied planes.
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Burma
INS
Irrawaddy
Southeast Asia Command
Shan
Mulmeina
County In Tie In E Bond Sales District Race
Lawrence County ties for first in Western Pennsylvania bond sales with 1 044 000 dollars, 40 percent of its 2 640 000 quota. Beaver County also 40 percent of a 4 700 000 quota. Lawrence totals show 1 328 000 dollars at 36 percent of a 3 680 000 quota. The campaign is praised as a wartime loan effort.
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Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Greater
New Castle
Beaver County
Third Degree For Governor Martin
Governor Edward Martin was awarded a third honorary degree at Westminster College during Saturday’s commencement. The ceremony marked the third such honor in three weeks, following recognitions from Grove City College on May 19 and Lebanon Valley College in Annville.
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Edward Martin
Westminster College
Covernor Edward Martin
Grove City College
Lebanon Valley College
Annii
Chinese Troops Press Deep Into Japanese Lines Across China
Chinese forces expand operations along the cross China corridor with major advances in Kwangsi and Hunan. Nanning falls after night long fighting as units push from Foochow toward Ningteh and Pingyang. Japanese positions near Tashiaogenchun and Suhoochie come under encirclement pressure.
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Chungking
Indo-China
Singapore
Nanning
Kwanesi Province
Foochow
Ningteh
Siapu
Pingyang
Chienklang
Henan Province
Tashiaogenchun
Suhoochie
Shangshe
Paichinmiao
Shangehun Peitupu
Taohwaping
Hunan Province
Death Record John Hriesz of Summit Street
John Hriesz, age 79, died. The death was recorded for the address 10 Summit Street.
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John Hriesz
Stettinius To Speak Tonight On World Affairs
Secretary of State Edward R Stettinius will address the nation on radio to recap the United Nations Conference and security talks. The half hour program at 7300 P M will cover the Polish dispute and Big Three mechanics as the conference nears official charter decisions.
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San Francisco
Edward R Stettinius
Stettinius
Mutual
Bivie
Trumans
Eleventh Birthday for Five Dionnes in North Bay
The world famous Dionne quintuplets mark their eleventh birthday in North Bay Ontario. Marie Cecile Emilie Annette and Yvonne attend church and a movie, then host a party with family and guests at their home opposite their birthplace. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe, their physician, is absent.
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North Bay
Ont
Dionne
Marie
Cecile
Emilie
Annette
Yvonne
Allan Roy Dafoe
Rescue Ships To Patrol Atlantic Routes
Rescue ships will patrol the Atlantic routes used to fly American soldiers from Britain to the United States. The London Daily Mail reported today that fast rescue vessels will escort and protect transport flights over the ocean.
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Atlantic
London
INS
Britain
United States
London Daily Mail
War Bonds To Doom Enemies
A wartime note from Washington dated March 28 quotes Lieutenant General Robert L. Eichelberger praising the Seventh War Loan. The message urges Americans to buy bonds as a tangible expression of faith in leadership and in national strength to force Japan toward unconditional surrender. The statement links bond drives to military resolve and victory in the Philippines.
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Washington
INS
Robert L Eichelberger
Thorn
Leyte
Philippines
Ada
Utter Desttu Syeng
New U S Attack In Tokyo Area Reported By Japanese Agency
The Japanese Dome agency said three U S Superfortresses and about 30 Mustang fighters attacked airfields on Honehti Island and bombed Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures between 12 30 pm and 1 10 pm Japanese time. It also claimed two groups mined Hakata Bay and Kanmon Strait while shooting down four planes and damaging eight others.
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New York
Japanese Dome Agency
Tokio
Honehti Island
FCC
Chiba
Ibaraki
Hakata Bay
Kyushu
Kanmon Strait
Honshu
Kushu
Marianas
Tokyo
Korea
Speeding Attack Upon Japanese Defense Advisers Take Command
London reports Tokyo's defenses are being administered under the advice of former Nazi Luftwaffe generals. The air correspondent said the plan aimed to defeat Japan in months, in contrast to the years required to crush Germany.
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London
Tokyo
Fomer Nast Luftwaffe
London Daily Mall Air
Germany
Japan
Tribute Paid To War Heroes in Lawrence County
A memorial tribute recounts veterans who died in service and those listed as missing. Judge Beahan notes 314 from the county have died for their country with 160 from Nea Castle city area and 144 from elsewhere, while many remain classified as missing in action. The article reflects on the sorrow of families and the nation’s gratitude for the fallen.
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Lawrence Coun
Tifihiam
Netcees
Susdas
Celttiev Cient
Auvda
Menviri
Dashich
Iiade
Greethwst
Voss
Brathan
Alves
Nea
Judee Bahan
Mmasinz
Jesus
German Threats Forced Italy Into War Declared
Italian press report from Switzerland today claims Benito Mussolini said German threats compelled Italy to attack France in 1940. He allegedly warned captors that without marching with Germany the Italians would be annihilated.
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Italy
Chiasso
Switzerland
Benito Mussolini
France
Daves
Tullan
Plan to Dedicate Volant Honor Roll Service
A dedication program is planned with Judge W Walter Brathan as principal speaker. Mrs James Byers will be heard in vocal solos, Ravonda Thompson chairs the service, and the event honors the Volant Honor Roll on Wednesday morning in May at 4 10.
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Tyre
W Walter Brathan
James Byers
Ravonda Thompson Ou
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