Chinese Tighten Traps on Japs Along Yangtze Front
Chinese dispatches report continued assaults along the upper Yangtze front as forces tighten traps around Japanese units in Hubei and Henan. Gains are claimed in what is called the war's biggest Chinese victory to date, with casualties cited at about 30,000 though some doubt the figure. The main achievement is protecting communications between Chungking and Hunan, while Chinese bombers hit enemy supply routes near Ichang as Japanese retreat continues in southern Hubei.
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Yangtze
Hupen
Henan
Chungking
Huan Province
Yangtze Valley
Ichang
Hupeh
Allied Bombing Raids Hit Lae and Wewak in New Guinea
Allied air forces claim sustained attacks on Lae and Wewak in New Guinea, totaling about 132 tons of bombs in multiple raids within a week. Liberator and Fortress aircraft targeted enemy airfields and supply bases, facing little resistance from Japanese fighters while Chinese and Allied air units supported operations over the Yangtze and at Wewak.
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Australia
Lae
Werak
New Guinea
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Lie
Huon Gulf
Pattlefront Ab
Muho
Lee
Wewak
Uto Raigs
Werwak
Zchang
Yangtze
An«Nouvncement Seid
Burma Rail Lines Bombed By U S Force
New Unde June 2 reports U S Tenth Army air force bombed Japanese railway installations at Mandalay damaging storage buildings rolling stock and tracks. Liberators dropped six tons of bombs on a Shweli river bridge near Loiwing with suspected tower damage. Monsoon floods may hinder Japanese supply routes while British observers note limited details due to heavy clouds and two aircrafts missing.
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Mealum
Tenth
United States Army Air Force
Mandalay
Aly American
Burma
Yunnan
Shweli River
Loiwing
Arakan
Kelemya
Long Beach Busmen Vote to Continue Strike
Long Beach bus drivers represented by the A F of L local voted unanimously to extend their walkout while negotiations continue for higher pay and shorter hours. Joseph M. Literal, chairman of the local negotiating committee, stated the vote likely ended at night and involves about 275 drivers.
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Long Beach
Call
Wichistry City
Joseph M. Literal
A. FP
Loval
Tikely
Odors Prompt Probe Into Rendering Plants in San Antonio
Mayor Gus Mauiermann ordered a full sanitary investigation after citizen complaints about odors from rendering plants. City health officer Dr. W. A. King will examine conditions, amid rumors of diseased carcasses being processed locally. A second plant petition was rejected after the inquiry. City Attorney Tommy Dobbs was tasked with drafting an ordinance to stop dealers from bringing dead livestock into the city.
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Mauiermann
W. A. King
Ironia
Ito ‘Alee
Tommy Dobbs
City of
San Antonio
Hitler on the way out says Upshaw in Atlanta revival
Ex congressman William C. Upshaw told a South Dwyer avenue revival crowd that Hitler is on the way out, framing the current world conflict as tyranny versus love and righteousness. He toured to visit Raymond T. Richey as Evangelist Richey led prayers for the attack. A screening of The Life of David Livingstone in Africa was announced for Wednesday followed by Mrs. Richey as featured speaker Thursday.
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Hitler
W. C. Upshaw
Atlanta, Jr
South Dwyer Avenue
Los Angeles
Raymond T. Richey
Upshaw
Evangelist Richey
David Livingstone
Africa
Lone Fort Whips 16 Zeros In 35 Minute Fight
A Flying Fortress fought off 16 Zeros in a 35 minute running battle over New Guinea near Finchshafen. Pilot Henry Evans of Bugent Oregon said the battered B 17 limped home after shooting down several attackers. Crew members included Lt. William Tagzard Jr., Gordon Wilcox, Lawrence Holmes, Raymond Willen, and Charles Williams. The plane sustained major damage but the crew reported two Zeros downed and two others crippled. The Fortress, nicknamed Span of Tell, barely reached base with critical systems out.
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New Guinea
INS
Afeut
Henry Evans
Bugent
Ore
Finchshafen
Ital Vase
Evans
Oll
Evana
Leutenants Wiliam Tagzard Jr
Birmingham
Ala
Gordon Wilcox
San Francisco
Calif
Lawrence Holmes
Riverdale
Raymond Wulllen
Breabenville
Ohio
Anc
Charles R. Williams
Mulford
Texas
Holmes
Williams
Span of
Tell
Corsair Proves Master of Zero in Pacific Dogfight
SAN DIEGO Calif June 2 The navy declares the Vaught Corsair superior to the Japanese Zero after a pivotal air duel over the Russell Islands in the South Pacific. Lieut Kenneth A Walsh of San Diego commanded Corsairs against about four to one odds, shooting down three Zeros and aiding others as the Corsair outperformed in maneuverability climb speed and armor.
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Kenneth A. Walsh
San Diego
Machine Corps Corsairs
Japs Dig Miles of Tunnels on Attu Island
On Attu Island American troops report extensive tunnel systems built by Japanese forces. Underground barracks, sniper nests, and gun positions extend through hills and shores, with elaborate caves, drainage plans, and hidden rooms. One notable sandbar installation featured a narrow entry leading to a tiny stove chamber and rice cache.
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Wikid
Worden
Attu Island
Atta
Holtz Bay
Valey
Holtz
Hay
Ling
Underwriters to Hear Supervisor Bailey Cantrell in San Antonio
Houston agency supervisor Bailey Cantrell of Western States Life Insurance will be guest speaker for the San Antonio Association of Life Underwriters Thursday at noon. The talk in the Gunter Hotel will cover the Cubs to Success program and related industry insights.
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Bailey T. Cantrell
Houston
Vite Tnsurane Company
Wil
San Antonio Association of Life
Gunter Hotel
Hix
Cubs
Mexico moves to simplify shipping in new regulations
Mexico City June 2 14 new regulations from the finance ministry announce that shipments from the United States will bypass congested border customs. Imports via Piedras Nogales Nueva or Matamoros may proceed directly to Mexico City for customs inspection.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Piedras
Nog Nueva Bareig
Matamoros
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Zemo ointment claims relief for skin irritations
An advertisement touts Zemo as a home treatment for eczema and psoriasis affecting skin and scalp. It markets odorless liquid with 80 years of ancestry and claims fast relief and aiding healing, with a long sold history and large sales volume.
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