Balloon Bombs Fall in Michigan Hint End At Okinawa
An unexplained American blackout suggested the possible end of the Okinawa campaign as four American divisions pushed toward Philippines battles. Reports from China claimed Liuchow, once a US air base, was captured while Tomei News described fierce fighting on Okinawa. Admiral Nimitz’s silence followed previous news blackouts before major developments.
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Disposal To Remain Secret
Berlin reports claim a body identified as Adolf Hitler was found in underground Berlin ruins after the fall of the Nazi regime. Russian medical teams examined four corpses, noting teeth and features match Hitler, but Moscow withheld final confirmation. Goebbels and family were reportedly found in the same shelter, with poisoning histories and self-inflicted deaths cited.
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18 WACs Lost in Jungle in Africa Flight
An army transport plane with WAS and a crew of three has been missing for a week on a 706 mile flight over African jungles. The plane left Acorn, British West Africa, for Roberts Field in Liberia on May 90 and was last reported near Takoradi. Search efforts cover the French Trary Coast area between British West Africa and Liberia.
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Sens
Jans Seek To Repair B-29 Blasts
GUAM June 6 Anticipating greaser B-29 destruction of Japanese cities the Tokyo government created a division for reconstruction of war ravaged areas Its task includes locating wrecked cities under ground where incendiary shells will be used evacuating affected zones and feeding thousands left homeless by air raids Yokohoit Osaka Kobe named as heavy raid targets with damages substantial Youji Mingve named head of division assisted by advisers and engineers Radio Doky described the effort as a nucleus of government plans for speedy efficiency in war damage science The emperor's military command previously focused on big bombers yesterday used piloted bombs over Kobe in a frantic effort to strike back Pilots reported damage from incendiaries and enemy fire as Supertort crews parachuted away
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Missoula
Imont
Bonds Stolen From Vest Pocket, Man Reports Loss
Nathan Jacobs of 330 Dwyer Avenue reported the theft of two bonds, each valued at $1000, from his pocket in his room. A deputy noted the coat was hanging in the room when the incident occurred.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night with winds from the east at 74s and moderate to fresh. Highs near 98 and frost risks overnight in East Texas. Page 2A has additional weather details.
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D-Day Beach Ceremony Honors Allied Engineers on Anniversary
A Normandy beach ceremony marked the first anniversary of the 1944 landings with commemorations across Calvados and Marche. US First, Third and Sixth Engineer Brigades were singled out for honors for breaching minefields and obstacles at Omana and Utah beaches, with a joint Franco American service planned at St Laurent sur Mer and a review past the American monument at Le Grand June. Ambassadors from the United States Britain and Canada attended.
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Underground Warfare Foreshadowed by Japs in Homeland
A Manila broadcast describes vast underground fortifications and supply hubs beneath Japan with interlocking tunnel networks. It claims Japan anticipates a new epoch in military history through subterranean warfare, while noting American forces have long expected similar tactics at home and abroad.
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War and the Working Class renamed New Mates
In New York on June 6 7 officials announced that the two year old Old Soviet trade union newspaper War and the Working Class has changed its name to New Mates and will continue coverage of international affairs from Moscow.
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Typographical error costs Texas taxpayers $100000
A mid month stenographer's typographical error, later corrected by the 49th legislature, will cost Texas taxpayers about $100,000. The error leads to two state elections in the same week in November 1940. The incident concerns House Resolution No. 62 proposing a constitutional amendment for a soldier land purchase plan.
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Texas
Bond Issue Date Change Delays 1946 Submission Plan
The article details a $25,000,000 bond measure set for submission to voters on the first Thursday in November 1946. An earlier target date of August 25, 1945 failed due to delays between Houses. Jesse Martin Benatoy of Port Worth proposed an amendment moving the date to the first Tuesday in November 1946. After passage and signing by both Houses, the official date remained the first Thursday, with the governor's office awaiting notification.
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Life
Tee
International News Service
Benatoy
Jesse Martin
Port Worth
Nabdedy
Soviet Factories Shift to Civil Goods Production
New York reports that many Soviet factories previously making clothes and shoes for the Red Army have switched to civilian goods, reflecting a broad postwar adjustment in output and industry.
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New York
June
oMscow Ratio
Navy to Speed Pacific Casualty Data
Navy announces expedited reporting of casualty data for the Pacific theater. Each ship has a casualty officer to report those killed wounded captured or missing. Reports will be transmitted to Washington by saddle when possible and by air mail otherwise for faster detail.
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Balloon bombs drop on Michigan and Spokane Chronicle reports
Several Japanese balloon bombs were found in Michigan with no reported damage or injuries. Spokane reports detail incidents from balloons, including bombs found in timber, a woodsman and children handling parts, and fatalities in Oregon.
Kenny Lands Air Blockade of Japs
General George C. Kenny, Far East Air Force commander, confirms a vigorous air blockade against Japan. He states the blockade aims to keep Japanese lands as a navigational menace, praising sustained air operations spanning vast distances from New Orleans to Treland and Seattle to Panama.
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Unseasonal Brrrs Enter Sixth Day
Unseasonal cold grips a wide swath from the Plains to New England for a sixth day as forecasters warn of below normal temperatures. Chicago reports a trend back toward normal by Saturday with warmer weather ahead, while daytime readings dip to 33 at Cadillac Michigan and the coolest spots include northeast Wisconsin and north Minnesota.
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