Shortage of Ammunition Delays U S Air War In Europe
Senate war investigation report says American armies faced ammunition shortages for 105 and 185 millimeter artillery while jet planes arrived late, allowing German gains. It cites misplanning at home, unwanted bombs, and near misses in supplying the European theater with needed munitions and aircraft. The panel urges overhaul of procurement to speed quantities and types to front lines.
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Japanese Civilians Volunteer For Expected Invasion
San Francisco July 6. Japan begins mobilization as civilians volunteer for combat corps to oppose expected invaders. Rail and other workers, 17 to 40, are called up while industries shift to war production. Tokyo broadcasts describe food, coal and fuel shortages and steps to boost aircraft parts and fertilizer, amid nationwide mobilization and civil defense measures.
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Wake Island evacuation shows U S Navy permit many wounded ships
Guam July 8 A Pacific fleet report says a Japanese ship evacuated 974 sick and wounded from Wake Island with U S Navy permission. The Takesago Maru was stopped and searched by the destroyer Murray before reaching Wake. Most patients were malnourished and ill. 15 percent expected to die en route.
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Lost By Japs in China totals and casualties
A Chinese army spokesman asserted that Jap casualties in eight years of war with China totaled 2,521,736 with 1,319,070 wounded, 1,179,774 killed and 23,294 captured. Chinese casualties were listed at 3,178,063 including 1,797,592 wounded, 1,310,224 killed and 115,448 massacred. The spokesman said the war had shifted from offense to defense.
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Albany woman foiled by truck mix up at beer delivery
An Albany housewife who asked a brewery to call for an empty beer barrel failed to warn the driver to bring a large truck. She accumulated 7381 quarts of beer and faced a journey involving 19.405 in refunds.
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Marine General Appraises Jap Defeat on Homeland Key
SAN TRANCISCO May 6 Theat Get Holland M Howling Mad Smith will leave today for San Diego to take over marine command replacing commandant He terms the Japs stoking evil amething rats guilty of treachery tarinye rapa and murder He explained his self requested transfer to mainland duty anticipating retirement next year and to make way for younger officers He commanded a marine corps operations from Toraws Iwo Jima He expressed confidence that the Jap soldiers will sign fleeting overnight after Lenders give the onder Nipponese Meatisthalsts will have winter influence in making the decision to end the war He declined to speculate on when hostilities will end He said So not believe it will be necessary to clean the Japanese pee of Chink Defeat on the Towed is the key Japan's supply of materials is diminishing and last Ings had all arm impotent The enemy can tie what be by anybody's guess
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Wounded Vets Beaten Robbed in Downtown Attack
Four soldiers two men two women, recently arrived in town, were ambushed by two attackers while offered a ride to the hospital. Holurick Mier and King W. Mier were robbed, with Mier stabbed and his wallet pierced by a bullet wound from earlier combat. Deputies released suspects after victims could not identify them.
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Forecast for San Antonio and Viel
Forecast calls for considerable cloudiness Friday afternoon and Saturday with widely scattered thundershowers into Friday afternoon. Highest Friday afternoon, low Saturday morning around 75. East Texas sees cloudy Friday afternoon and night with scattered showers in the east and north Friday night. Southeast winds become moderate from the east. See page 2-A for additional weather details.
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Rail yards clog as Texas railroads lack skilled workers
Hundreds of loaded freight cars idle in Bass Antonio yards halt movement to the Pacific war due to a severe shortage of skilled and unskilled railroad labor. Officials say one Missouri Pacific track remains usable for both passenger and freight trains, while seven others are jammed. managers request more brakemen switchmen and general workers as recruitment struggles in San Antonio drain the labor pool.
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Truman Urges Freeview of Government Spending
President Truman ordered all government offices to conduct a thorough review of spending and identify any misuse or careless handling. He noted little evidence of financial mismanagement and said the good record should be preserved.
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Japs Seek German Secret Arms as World War II Fear Looms
TARIS July 8 reports say Japan holds some of Germanys key scientific secrets and is racing to develop so called miracle weapons. An informed source says Nazi scientists may have fled to Japan and that Americans probe for details while warning Japan plans could force Allied actions. The hub of German scientists in the American occupation zone is said to fear torture to reveal secrets and may reveal progress on weapons before Allied victory.
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Twenty Returning Vets Killed in Craft Crash
London reports 20 U.S. servicemen of the 351st Bomb Group killed when a Portress Mirror returning to the United States crashed and burned in Wales during June.
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German Civilians Rations Increase Amid Production Doubts
Paris July 6 The ration for German civilians rose from 180 to 1050 calories daily as announced by the U S army headquarters. Yet the increase hinges on Germans producing enough food, with many areas unable to meet prior levels. New maximums set for various groups include 1556 calories for nonmal consumers and adjustments for children expectant fathers and infancy. The army cited American diet figures and civilian peace-time averages to compare.
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De Gaulle May Pay Visit to U.S.
London dispatch reports General De Gaulle has accepted an invitation to visit the United States. President Truman is expected to wish France well as the invitation is extended amid ongoing wartime alliance signals.
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Fraudulent military discharges ring exposed at Mitchel Field
The First Air Force announced a complex racket where soldiers obtained fraudulent discharges and transfers from distant units. Payments to civilians in the New York metropolitan area aided fake discharges mixing with legitimate medical releases. Two officers and several men were confined at Mitchel Field as court martial proceedings loom. no names released.
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U S Naval Unit To Leave Brazil
Vice Admiral William R. Munroe announced the United States Navy will close its headquarters in Brazil and transfer the naval station to Brazilian command as U S forces wind down operations. He said the work here is concluded and the United States is preparing to leave Brazil.
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Aldershot Under Guard As Canadians Continue Riots
A chaotic disturbance in Aldershot England triggers heavy guard as Canadian forces deal with rioters. Reports say more than 100 soldiers were detained amid shattered storefronts and street debris. About 2500 troops to guard barracks with 1600 transferred to outlying depots as authorities work to restore order.
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