Russians Now Say Hitler Lives
A Soviet denial counters claims that Hitler’s body was positively identified after Berlin’s fall. Zhukov says Hitler may be alive, possibly with protection from Franco, and Eva Braun was his unwed partner before Berlin’s collapse. A Milan Allied paper adds Hitler’s possible return doctrine and final disappearance idea, with observers noting shifting narratives and German surrender accounts.
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U.S. to Press Tough Reparations From Germany
Paris report quotes Edwin A. Pauley as saying postwar German reparations must be harder and saner than after World War I. He warns against deepening burdens until seven million Allied personnel are fed and supplied, notes U.S. aid without reparations after WWII, and predicts German industry could rebound in months with gold used for reparations.
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Executions for espionage in the Philippines announced by MacArthur
Manila reports General MacArthur announcing the execution of six Japanese and one Filipino at Sixth Army headquaters in Luzon after spy convictions. Earlier, two Japanese privates were hanged on June 4 and two Japanese civilians followed. On June 7 the remaining Japanese and Filipino collaborators were executed.
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Italy Seeks Admit to United Nations Conference
Italy has asked to be admitted to the United Nations conference but no consideration is given to the request. Italy remains a co-belligerent and seeks a peace treaty, though admission is unlikely until that is negotiated. The Denmark admission decision earlier limited further admissions due to workload and the charter’s urgency.
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MacArthur says Japan’s caste system harms its army
General MacArthur in Manila argues Japan’s caste system blocks capable officers, risking military weakness. He warns Japan’s leadership relies on propaganda, with reform needed before any surrender or revolts. He contrasts Japan’s stalled industry with Allied industrial progress and notes Japan’s navy weakness but air force crippling.
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Inside the Berlin July 20 1944 Hitler plot and Berlin deaths
Eye witnesses recount the July 20 1944 failed assassination attempt on Hitler and the ensuing chaotic hours inside the Berlin war ministry. Oskar Reschke, a former International News Service relays orders to liquidate Nazi officials and seize government property as the plot unfolds. As teletypes relay rapid directives across Europe, officials scramble to interpret reversals and countermands amid mounting confusion.
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Ten FDR Bodyguards To Gain Arm
Ten Secret Service agents who protected President Roosevelt have been removed and ordered to report to the army for induction as privates. Most are in their 30s. six are married with five children. The shift follows their prior deferments for special White House duties and affects about a third of the White Horse detail.
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City Orders Clean-Up Of Melon Stands
The city health department ordered fifteen outdoor watermelon stands to clean or close within a ten week period. Dr Lewis Bails health official says required measures include sterilization, three compartment sinks, box drainage and proper garbage disposal to combat disease spread.
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Reed Says Russian Policy May Shape Occupation of Germany
Senator Clyde Reed returned from Europe and said Russian policy could influence how long U S soldiers stay in Germany. He cited Russian veto talks in San Francisco as hopeful, praised American troops as best fighters in Europe, and noted Dutch hunger, Belgian recovery progress, and a hard future for Germany. He also predicted Churchill would win in Britain and Belgium would recover best among occupied nations.
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Arab League Holds Secret Session on Levant Crisis
Cairo circles report the Arab League met in secret with even delegation secretariat members excluded. Paris discussions are said to touch on risk participation in Levant deliberations from the economic and diplomatic viewpoints, as Cairo sources note.
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Weather Forecast For San Antonio And East Texas
Partly cloudy Sunday with a high near 98. Low around 70s. East Texas set to be partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the northern area Sunday. Winds will be fresh. Additional weather details on Page 2-A.
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New Discharge System to Reduce Points
The War Department announced a new discharge system to be announced in July that likely reduces the present 85 point minimum. The plan will apply to the entire army and may cut the number of soldiers discharged from combat theaters. An expected reanalysis of wounds sickness age and other reasons will shape the final score and totals.
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Emperor Calls Diet For Meeting In Wartime News
Reported Allied air strikes claim 42 Japanese planes destroyed in Kyushu and Okinawa operations. American pilots saved after losses. Japanese defense stiffens around Okinawa hills as MacArthur’s forces push 36 miles in Luzon in two days. Tokyo’s leaders urge emergency Diet session. Hirohito orders it with urged amendments to limit cabinet powers. Japan vows to fight on, condemning unconditional surrender as untenable.
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Truman to Shun Ike Show at Joint Session
Washington June 9 President Truman will not attend the joint session of Congress honoring General Eisenhower on Sunday. Secretary Ross said the president declines to participate in Ike’s show, while Congress will meet to greet Eisenhower as Pershing was welcomed after World War I. The president plans a private dinner at the White House on June 18 in honor of the Allied commander.
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