Invasion Promise Looms After Bomb Destruction Declares Yank Commanders
World War II briefing quotes Maj. Gen Curtis LeMay and General Spaatz announcing plans for a large scale invasion of Japan. They describe intensified bombing, blockades, and forthcoming naval and air assaults aimed at forcing surrender with unprecedented destroyer power. Ramsey emphasizes overwhelming allied forces ready for action as Japs reject surrender offers.
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Guam
Japan
Ivasion
Ovat Whetter
Reer Adun
D. C. Ramsey
Biff
United States
Fifth Firet
Curtis E. LeMay
Twentieth Air Force
Caisopiac
United States Strategic Air Forces
Europe
Ramsey
Ayuf
LeMay
Bnt
Spaatz
Col Craig Jap Ship Victim Memorial in Florida
The record recalls Col Craig Jap, a World War II veteran who served with the Sunglens service and was medical officer at a tent hospital in Luzon. He died in the sinking of the Wamrperk on December 15, 1941 near Manila Bay. His widow lives with daughters Bette Jo and Patsy in Clearwater, Florida.
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Licor
Col Willan BR
Graig
Tacellous
Coma
Fark Sam Houston
Ney Ly
Bubic Bay
Colonrl Crate
Philippines
IMT
Sunglens
Sternberg General Hnsptal
Manila
Mma
Luzon
Tou Deyntent
Balgan
Gabanaiuay
Bette Jo
Patsy Dang
Ti Clearwater, Fla
Woman Gets 5-Year Term For Slaying
Tanora Robles pled guilty to murder before Judge James Wilgenson in criminal district court and received a five year term in the state prison. The charge stems from the March 1 fatal shooting of Eu letterio Gorzalen White, who testified about the confrontation ending with violence.
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Tanora Robles
Eddicas
Nueva Leon Fidel
Mursder
Melice
Criminal District Court
James Wil- Genson
Ynhider
Euleterio Gorzalen
White
Robles
Eniaz
Spain Orders Laval to Leave
Madrid reports Pierre Laval must depart Spain immediately and board a German plane back to northern Italy. Laval flew to Spain after Germany’s collapse and refused to surrender to the French. The German crew is said to be prepared to surrender to the Allies.
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Madrid
Pierre Laval
Italy
Span
Paris
Laval
Rehsal
Check Stealing Boom Hurts San Antonio Merchants
Government checks have been stolen and forged in San Antonio over the past month, per Edward Tyrrell of the Secret Service. Recipients should secure checks promptly and merchants must verify identity before cashing. Reported losses to local merchants reach around $600 per incident.
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San Antonio
Edward 2
Tyrrell
Clerge
Secret Service Bureau
Terrell
Poxlman
Tyiten Piso
Hye Glover
First U.S Newsmen Enter Vienna In Allied Occupation
American military reporters entered Vienna for the first time as part of the Allied occupation force of about 5000 troops. The American team, led by Colonel Shirley Gremsarr, joined Russian, British, and French forces in the city named for Allied control after days of tension and restrictions.
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Vienna
US 8
VU. S
Alic City
Viena
Shirley Gremsarr
Bombing of Beer Latest Jap Atrocity
On Okinawa a Japanese bomber targeted a beach freighter’s hold, causing heavy ship damage while the nearby shore buzzed with rumors of beer stocks and wartime supply concerns.
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Okinawa
Svnk
Top Nazis Go to Pieces Behind Wire
Contested World War II war crimes notes describe May 13 and May 20 arrivals, Goering and Ribbentrop, with poison in coffee tins and nervous claims of retaliation. Officers recount debasement, cynicism, and the moral collapse of leaders as Allied confinement stories unfold.
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Goering
Dave
Joachin von Ribbentrop
Nse
Bock
Cate
Field Marshal
Kesselring
Col
Andras
Denver
Cala. Com
Wandine
Erater
Doenitz
Hospital expansion plans to be discussed at commerce committee
Brig. Gen. George C. Benel, commander at Brooke Hospital Center, to discuss expansion of the center’s facilities at a commerce affairs committee meeting. Venue listed as a hotel conference room.
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George C. Benel
Brooke Hospital Center
Wil
Anthony
Thieves Steal $10,000 From Chicago Police Vault
Chicago police reported a weekend vault break in the central police building seventh floor office, missing at least $10,000 in cash along with revolvers rifles shotguns and radios. A nearby safe containing $200,000 was left untouched.
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Chicago
INS
Chigo
Central Police
Sind
Police
Listedlan
Retraining Drudgery Eliminated at Camp Swift
Camp Swift officials report a 44 hour training week for new arrivals, with most routine drudgery removed. Troops will settle in quickly as bedding and beds are provided in bunks. Details like cleaning and mowing are completed before arrival. Training spans six weeks to two months with ample off duty time, focusing on Jap tactics, weapon identification, uniforms, and disease prevention in the Pacific.
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le Andives
Penerat
Newts & Weel
Pitty
U. S
Pacific
Military redeployment train reaches New York and Boston
Army units from Europe begin arrival in the United States. In New York the 3938th and 46th Quartermaster Companies plus 734 rotational troops arrive Sunday. Also listed are multiple Air Force groups and squadrons including the 6th, 90th and 745th Bomb squadrons among others. Boston reports arrivals of the 506th and 406th Ordnance units, a Tank Destroyer battalion and armored fields. The note ends with a quip about a vacation and a pickup line from The Algerian Weekly distributed with Sunday's issue.
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United States
Europe
New York
Adden Quartermaster Service
Hampton Roans
AP New York
Eatlowhe
537 Air Service Group
A&bth Air Service Group
Werth
Mth
Tech
Reidquarters
451
Platgon
Ath
Army Postal
Boston
Ditt Harbor
Miltary
At Your Service Gl. Tf military discharge eligibility questions
Readers ask about point scores for discharge and timing. The service explains that current points do not reset monthly, a future evaluation date will be set, and credits earned through May 12 will count toward discharge eligibility. Immediate eligibility does not guarantee immediate discharge, and essential work can delay release. Guidance is given on family allowances, dependence benefits, and the rules for travel overseas and war bonuses.
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Jagat
TC A Rsi Ig
A.weile
Anny
Washington St
Newark
Nigwill
B.S. A
Fleet Shells Jap Rail Bottleneck
Allied forces report heavy shelling of Japanese rail hubs and coastal targets as air and sea operations continue. British and American ships bombard Hamamatsu while massed air and naval fire aim to disrupt rail lines, shipyards, and factory complexes in a coordinated strike. Japanese resistance persists in Okinawa and the northern Philippines, with substantial enemy casualties and continued ground battles.
Kenwood Water Supply Tests Show Polluted Supply
Kenwood Water Supply Co faced tests showing pollution in water provided to private clients in Kenwood. Dr. Lewis Robbins and city health officials confirmed samples from Maj. Warren Facker indicated pollution. George Potchernick, owner, suggested discontinuing the water business. boil water ten minutes before use advised by Dr. Robbins.
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Kenwood
Lewis
Robbins
City Health Office
Yall
Mauermanny
Robbiny
Maj
Warren Facker
Tna
George Potchernick
Weslaco Gasser Well Records Huge 82 Million Foot Subic Output
In Hidalgo county near Weslaco, the La Gloria field reports a gasser at 7455 to 85 feet after perforations. Three producers are flowing in two stages with 200 gallons of fracturing fluid. Backer set at 7439 and drill depth around 8376 feet.
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Weslago
Weslaco
Llano Grande Gront
Mila
Hidalgo County
Cana
la Gloria Corporation
Delllers
15 More S A Vets Back in United States
Fifteen more veterans return from overseas by Air Transport Command planes arriving at New York and Miami. Names and addresses include Adolph Grier of New York and Sylvester Gonzalez of Philadelphia among others, with European and Pacific theater service, multiple campaigns, and awards such as Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and invasion arrowhead noted for several.
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St Miami
Pyxk
Louis A. Sotomayor
St. Francis Avenue
Europe
Techbnlelan
Glass
Ray A. Lee
Mitra Vista
Germany
Battle Stars PLC
New A. Shanklin
Goliad Road
Carlo
Hoganson
Nogallts Street
Fratiey
Purple Heart
Willian G. Hasbrook
West Mulberry Avenue
Dvister
Grimary
Edward H. Reece
Clawer Street
Aeth Tnfanity
Traffic death toll in first half of 1945 drops slightly
Chicago reports that the nation's traffic death toll for the first six months of 1945 was 11,160, 1 percent below the same period last year but 10 percent higher than 1943. The National Safety Council noted June’s deaths at 3,920, 1 percent above June 1943.
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Chicago
National Safety Witnell
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Longhorn Employee
Debny Mitchell, 914 Segamond, a Longhorn Cement company worker, was found mangled on the Katy tracks a mile north of Reruin road crossing. Investigators believe foul play possible as trainsmen T C Baltew reports seeing a body on the tracks before impact. Judge B H Thbert conducts an inquest and withholds action pending further investigation.
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Debnny Mitchell
Segamond
Longhorn Cement Company
Katy
Reruin Road
BML
Christoph
Bill Moldonde
Mitchel
T. C. Baltew
Smithville
BH. Thbert
Four Patrolmen Get Pay Increases in County Court
Four patrolmen Jack Higdon Oscar Wartecke William Miller and Bill Houck saw salary boosts from 20 to 230 dollars a month effective August 1 under a county commissioners court decision. A new state law Senate No 246 expanded raises, with auditor Edgar Garvey rising to 7400 annually, chief clerk at 345 a month and assistant at 28780. The 12 other employees receive 15 percent increases, none below 155 a month. The court debated the cost, estimating increases total 75900 yearly, to be folded into the budget. A meeting was set for Tuesday at 4 pm to approve the tentative county budget before the August 1 deadline.
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Wgatkey Paromon Wers
County Commissioners Court
Patrolemen
Jack Higdob
Oscar Wartecke
Willian O. Miller
Bil Houck
Fective
Senate
Giren
Edgar Garvey
Bob Uhr
Charles W. Anderson
Anderson
Lis
Comustssingers Court
Alderson
Cane Missioner
Ite
Iup
Harry J. Miller
Waller OC. Wolff
Lebin
San Antonio
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Sergeant Rock
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Woir Ribbentrop
Mme Nael
Avd
Hitler
Austria
Bohysing Beer
Czechoslovakia
Wiselons
Ribbentrop
Mikes
Texas Ginls
Wailer Warlimont
Harold Sergeant
Beck
Alls
Dallas
Fort Worth
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Stroleher
Bock Font
Imouth
Huex
Mr. Streicher
Sean As
ORI
Euston
Ian Creal
Frederickaburgeri
Laredo
York
Oklahoma
Puebla
Ilook
MAX Melcher Specialty Co
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Congress
Bueretta
Irving Street
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Washington
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Hamamatsu
Dnted
Massachusetts
Britain
Rey Vall Wey
Munt
Tand
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Kweillin
Chu
Chiese
S.A
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India
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New Orleans
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Jones
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Dante Fock
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