Okinawa Over Prompt New Invasion Warnings Rise
Amid final mopping up on Okinawa, reports say victory news may come from Admiral Nimitz while Japanese papers warn of an imminent homeland invasion. China, Philippines, and Pacific theater updates note gains, carrier airstrikes, and high casualties.
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Pearl Harbor
Okinawa
Liuchow
Kwangsi Province
Philippines
Cageyan Valley
Je Zon
Seventh Army
Chinen
Tokyo
Okinawa Joss
Pacific
Brazil Declares War on Japan
Brazil declares war on Japan enabling U S bases in Brazil for Pacific war. The Brazilian expeditionary force in Italy is not expected to redeploy east but Brazil will aid the United States in supplying its forces.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Japan
Jo Max
United States
Far East
Winchell Reveals Daughter’s Wedding Scoop
Hollywood column by Walter Winchell reports his 18 year old daughter Walda wed art student William Lawless. Winchell congratulates Lawless on “scooping” him on the New Jersey marriage. Lawless recently discharged from the signal corps as staff sergeant.
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Hollywood
Walter Winchell
Walda
William Lawless
Winchell
Film Colony
Lawless
New Jersey
Signal Corps
Cafe Meat Ration Slashed 20 Percent
The Office of Price Administration will cut meat rations for restaurants by about 20 percent in July and August, with declines also announced for canned fruits vegetables and sugar. Hospitals and school food programs will be exempt from the measures aimed at aligning restaurant supplies with household consumption.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
MacArthur Eyes Invasion to End War Against Japan
Gen Douglas MacArthur believes Japan must be invaded on its own soil to end the war. He praises naval and air support and emphasizes preliminary bombardment before ground forces, with infantry delivering the final blows to Tokyo and beyond.
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Frank H. Bartholomew
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
MacArthur
Pacific
New Guinea
Australia
Brisbane FE
Guinea
Thorugh
Ddmiral
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Daniel E. Barber
Seventh Fleet
United States to Occupy Only Bavaria in Germany
London reports U S forces will hand over most conquered German territory to British and Russian troops and confine occupation to Bavaria in southwest Germany. The Ruhr Rhine region including Cologne will be held by British forces, while Frankfurt may host Eisenhower as the front narrows.
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United States
Germany
Bavaria
Leipzig
Magdeburg
Chemnitz
Land Erfurt
Rhineland
Ruhr
Cologne
Dueren
Duesseldorf
Essen
Berlin
Fas
Frankfurt
Dwight D
Sewage Plant Estimate Raised and Park Board Sale Hinted
Land from local news desk reports action on the Gas Company of Oelwem to request rate-structure changes. Cedar Rapids representative P A Stover presented an ordinance and council delayed vote due to lack of required three-fourths. OPA stance leans against increases unless they raise living costs. changes previously published in the REGISTER.
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Oelwem
P. A. Stover
Cedar Rapids
Fiied Byth
OPA
Detai Nm
Council i
Ice Cream a Treat for Veteran Murphy
Norbert Murphy son of Mr and Mrs James Murphy of this city was among thousands of ETO veterans who trace supply trains at Camp Kilmer 30 miles outside New York. He landed in Normandy with the 3rd Division and said he aimed to forget a six day foodless march by eating as much ice cream as possible when interviewed by an eastern pressman. Another veteran Le Lt John J Hall of Independence will be home soon. The trains carrying the troops were bound for Jefferson Barracks Mo after we be sent home.
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Pic
Norbert Murphy
James Murphy
Camp Kii Yr
New York
Murphy
Normandy
3Th
Central Germany
John J. Hall
Independence
Jefferson Barracks
Classifieds Bring Quick Response Ad Testimony
Before the paper came I had an answer to my ad. Mrs W O Rutherford of 205 Avenue S E ran a classified seeking a small ice box and a stroller. Telephone number 293. The ad ran for 56c. Classifieds bring results overtime even in zones where items are scarce.
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W.O. Rutherford
Ave. S. E
Classifieds Remember to Sell What You No Longer Need
Recalling closet cleanouts, this notice urges advertising and selling items that others may find useful. A brief reminder to reuse goods rather than discard them, encouraging classifieds engagement.
Oelwein Park Board considers selling unused land on Lake Oelwein shore
The Oelwein park board seeks funds by selling part of city park land on the north shore of Lake Oelwein. Plans are tentative and value unclear. sale requires board resolution declaring land unfit for park use and city council approval. Public has shown no interest in the land, but board hopes the sale could fund park upkeep and improvements.
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Oelwein
Lake Oelwein
Gunderson
C. R. King
Spencer Man Leads Iowa G A R After State Convention
Spencer Howe of Waterloo up to date elected commander of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the state convention. Grace Hansen of Towa Falls was elected auxiliary president with Ethel Jones Des Moines as vice president Nellie Cessford Iowa Falls as secretary and Blanche Renner Des Moines as treasurer. Delegates to the national convention include Mabel Hayes Waterloo and Eftie ab.
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Waterloo
D Howe
Spencer
Iowa Sons of Union Vetera
Airs
Grace Hansen
Towa Falls
Ethel Jones
Des Moines
Nellie Cessford
Iowa Falls
Blanche Renner
Mabel Hayes
Eftie Ab
Addition Costs and Delays in City Sewage Plant Plans
Consulting Engineer E E Schenck outlined a full plant plan as the city council heard, with garbage disposal added boosting cost from about 120000 to 3160 000 and a 335000 bond floated. Mayor Gunderson was authorized to seek material priorities from the Davenport WPB office while possible federal aid after the war was noted. Construction not imminent as only four council members attended. a special session was called for next Monday.
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Oehwein
E. E. Schenck
MM. F. Gunderson
Davenport Wpb Office
Schenck
Educators Oppose Peacetime Draft Demands Across Education Sectors
A committee of educators urged Congress to delay peacetime conscription after World War II. J A Brumbar cited a survey of 119 higher education heads, showing 77 percent favor delaying compulsory training until after the war and 19 percent wanting action now. The group called for a national commission to study national defense and report findings.
Life Returning to Berlin Amid Ruin and Recovery
Berlin shows slow revival after its fall, with life returning in outer districts. Russian occupation aids resumed transit and repairs as housing, food lines, and bicycles reappear. Central government offices remain destroyed while morale efforts include a German newspaper and restored entertainment programs.
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Berlin
Berl
BR Jans
Germany
Europe
Trepiow
Leopenick
Greater
Berliner Zeitung
Cus Sians
Isia
Madoxv
Holler
Truman Plea Gives FEPC New Hope
President Truman urged speedy action on the FEPC in a letter to Representative Sabath, calling it unthinkable to abandon the principles of equality. Allies in the House expect the committee to push immediate approval or force a floor vote, aiming to prepare for wartime measures amid lingering opposition.
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Washington
House
Adevion Sabaih
Truman
Mgr Truman
Sabath
Arlington Class Enjoys Reunion
Arlington Special report notes a local school group gathering with alumni and teachers in Arlington. The piece highlights memories shared, camaraderie, and a sense of community unity among former classmates and staff.
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Arlington
One Word Holds Up Allied Pact
Berlin dispatch reports last minute opposition by Zhukov over the word nationals in article 10 of the Big Four occupation pact. Soviet insistence on restricting transfer of persons delays signing as American troops remain in the German zone and a temporary removal of the word was discussed but not finalized.
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Berlin
Japan
Germany
Gregory K. Zhukov
Bla G
Allied Control Coun
Zhuker
Red Arm
State Church Meet at Elgin
Special report on Elgin state church meeting highlighting ongoing afternoon and evening services due to health and wartime conditions. Mentions missionary Mrs Africa on furlough, Rev. and Mrs. Ge, Camerons, and three Lomienton members amid travel and health concerns.
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State Church
Elgin
China
Aret Lang
Imericr
Africa
Camerons
Identity of Charred Hitler Body Reported From Berlin Ruins
Moscow officials say the charred remains found beneath the Reich Chancellery likely belong to Adolf Hitler, identified by features after extensive examination. The Russians caution against certainty while noting little doubt that the corpse is Hitler, with poisoning listed as the cause of death.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Uderground
Reichschancellery
Imall
Geelh
Iaps
Cerat
Fuehrer
Moscow
Rusam
Hitler
Morel
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Karl Boenin
Hilled
Goebbels
Goebsels
Hero Gebbsels
Tnd Im
Foreign Legion In 650-Mile March Ends in Strife
Frail veterans of the French Foreign Legion completed a 650 mile march toward an American base. Wounded and dead were reported along the trail amid rear guard actions and evacuations in southern Manchuria. Japanese forces faced the column as remnants were evacuated to battalions while others were left behind.
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Foreign Legion
Kuxnming
French Foreign Legion
Szemao
Man Province
Farm Blaze Fatal to Town Mother and Daughter
Mrs. Oliver Kresman and her 3 year old daughter died in a rural farm house fire near Tipton Up last night. Fire officials say Mrs. Kresman tried to start a fire with kerosene as her husband, outside, heard an explosion and found the two women in flames. Two other children survived.
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Tipton
Oliver Kresman
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