250 Planes Lash Homeland as Tokyo Reports
Japanese sources claim 250 U.S. planes struck the Japanese homeland for a third day, while Nippon cites an estimated 11,000 Allied planes attacking. The report details industrial areas damaged, including Tokushima and Okayama, and notes the U.S. Fifth Air Force's shift toward attacking Japan as MacArthur advances toward Tokyo. Australian forces also seize Balikpapan refinery city and Manggar bomber field as ground actions continue.
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Ju Ma Associated Press
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Bomb Pool Game Closes Jap Tunnels
Okinawa reports describe a new pool style as pilots attempt bomb skipping into tunnel entrances. General Farwell comments on the technique as a risky but novel maneuver amid continued Allied air pressure on Kyushu and Tokyo.
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Jury Acquits Taxicab Driver in Coroport City Court
Dennis Rosales, taxicab driver, is acquitted after a Coroport city court trial. Police officer testimony described a June 10 confrontation in which Rosales allegedly attacked Officer Guy Ligon and threatened the group, with other officers denying broad attack claims. Rosales' defense cited incidents involving inspectors and testimony disputes, including bribery allegations and transfer histories.
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Oliiver Ligon
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Che Hagital
Canada Plans Meat Rationing Return
MIVAWA July 6 report says Prime Minister Mackenate King announced Canada will resume meat rationing soon. Meat has not been rationed there since March 4, 1944, and Washington notes U S departments caution Canada cannot relieve the United States’ meal shortage without agreed fur exports and shipments.
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Mackenate King
Washington
Agriculture Department
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Two Nazis Seated for Assault on Officers at Camp Revolt
Fort Douglas, Wea July 6. A pair of German prisoners of war who struck two officers at Rupert Idan during a prison camp revolt staged on Hitler's birthday April 20 were sentenced to 10 years at hard labor. The Ninth Service Command announced the general court martial results.
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Hopkins Gets Garment Post
New York July 6 Harry L Hopkins former adviser to President Truman becomes impartial chairman of the New York women’s coat and suit industry, to oversee labor contracts arbitrate disputes and ease industrial tensions. He resigns from his federal post with health cited. Salary expected near 25000 annually. will succeed James J Walker as chair. Industry employs about 50000, with 1900 employers and dominates national output.
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U.S. Guns Idle For Want of Ammunition
The piece discusses U S policy on ammunition shortages affecting army capacities in France and Germany. It notes European rehabilitation, transportation, and industry efforts, and considers permanent military bases in Europe as a potential security measure. It mentions air bases and war installations aiding future international commerce and possible bargaining in rights to maintain bases. The Almanac Page offers curry recipes and summer fashion ideas in The American Weekly.
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Little Man Eats Like A Giant In Fort McPherson Mystery
Doctors at Fort McPherson Station hospital observe Pfe Chester J Salvator from Southbridge Mass with a remarkable appetite. Despite weighing about 140 pounds, he eats vast quantities daily including 40 eggs and large breakfasts. Medical staff note his stomach seems only slightly larger than average and can only speculate if psychological factors drive his unusual hunger.
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American Airlines Wins Two International London Routes
Don Urquhart of American Airlines outlined plans for two new international routes from the United States to Russia and Europe. Flights from New York and other hubs would reach Moscow and Stavanger via Labrador and the Azores, with a second Moscow leg through the Azores to Foynes and Amsterdam. Estimated London trip cost set at $328 plus $24 berth, with direct baggage handling for travelers.
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Okinawa Geisha Girls Learn Nursing Amid War Turmoil
Okinawa dispatch reports 14 geishas sold to provide civilian nursing for U S and Allied troops. They trained in hospitals at Naha and Marah, sang and danced for troops, endured caves and shelling, and hope to return to Japan or Korea after the war. The leader says the women chose to stay and help as nurses despite danger.
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von Ap
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Former WPB Head Starts New Film Job
Donald Nelson, ex War Production Board chairman, returns to merchandising as head of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers. He aims to secure better distribution for independents and coordinate figures like Chaplin, Goldwyn, Welles, Pickford, Selznick, and Disney. Nelson cites the mass market appeal of film and contrasts it with catalog risk, noting the industry’s unique gamble on a finished product’s profitability.
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Charlie Chaplin
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Ex Secretary Hull Leaves Hospital After Recovery
Former U S secretary of state Cordell Hull was discharged from the naval hospital at Bethesda Maryland after a stay since October. Doctors said his condition was satisfactory and hospitalization was no longer necessary following treatment for a throat ailment.
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Corded
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Texas Desperado Given Life Term
Ben Herbert Sutherland, 23, of Houston, Texas, convicted of shooting a London policeman in the foot and committing serious offenses, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
D-Day Escaped Prisoner Steals Auto Threatens Victims
A detainee captured near D-Day escaped from a military escort and stole a car. He threatened several people with a pistol while in possession of stolen jewelry valued at around $100. The incident highlights the danger faced by Allied forces.
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