Last Jap Line on Okinawa Cracking
World War II dispatches describe American pressure cracking Japanese defenses on Okinawa as Tenth Army and Seventh Division troops scale cliffs and push into northern Luzon while Australians contend with swamps and jungles on Labuan. Reports note Japanese forces retreat in multiple theaters, with tanks, flame throwers, and air power shaping a protracted campaign across the Pacific.
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Wyho
Japan
Ieam
Okinawa
Americ
Think Inngles
U.S. Abit Tvision
Gagayan
Nouthern
Luzon
Philippines
Tenth Army
U.S. Seventh Division
Kankmon
Yuza Taiken
R. L. Morshead
Muatsland
Labuan
Huntech Bay
Gaginland
Brunel
Couita
Singapore
Blind man protests pay hike with apple sign
In Portland, a visually impaired man demonstrated downtown wearing a placard reading Buy an apple and help feed congressmen. The public protest aimed to poke fun at lawmakers and their pay raises.
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Portland
Ore
Cnss
Ferland
Saléaman
20 Rattlers Offer Target Practice
Twenty rattlesnakes and one chicken snake were found under an abhorred area near Jackson Keller. Miss Camilla Evans, an expert marksman, reported the nest after a giant rattler killed a hen defending its chicks. Thirteen of the birds vanished and the rattler narrowly missed striking the woman’s elder during its pursuit of the last two. The chicken snake was full of chickens, and the rubbles had eaten Boine.
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Rand
Camilla Evans
Evans
Polish Big Three delegates set for Moscow talks
London June 10 Polish provisional government reorganization to be discussed in Moscow by Big Three representatives with British Russian and American diplomats. Exiled Polish leaders largely absent while Warsaw officials and liberal democrats attend.
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Landon
Bettaby
United States
Julian Zakowski
London
Warsaw
Moscow
Associated Press
Reddy Gilmore Sale
Gilmore
Kommissau
Big Three Meet Set Says Truman
President Truman announced complete agreement on a Big Three meeting to discuss relations with the Soviet Union and to pursue a settlement of the Polish issue. He said the conference would be held away from Washington, with Stalin and Churchill and key aides, as Hopkins and Davies reported positive results from their recent missions. The aim is a free, democratic Poland and a durable peace, with unity and mutual trust maintained.
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Washington
Truman
Soan
Maryshal Stalin
Church
Stalin
United States
Poland
Moscow
Warsaw
Tyulian
Harry Hopkins
Ran Pruneieca
Hopkins
Jarek E. Davies
London
Epkins
Davies
Stellinius
James F. Byrnes
Churchill
Pleet Adm
Willam D. Leahy
Toss
Guests See Upside Down Flag At Homecoming Event
In San Francisco on June 11 12 a report notes guests nearly witnessing an upside down flag during a homecoming event for Japanese Americans. The Soviet news agency and Mokva radio mention the gesture amid wartime tensions as a new army reportedly raised the flag before the homecoming arrival.
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San Francisco
Mokya Radio
Anny
Randolph B-29 Crashes Near Marion with 7 Crew Killed
A Randolph Field B-29 Superfortress crashed during a night combat training flight near Marion. Seven crew members died, parachute sightings were unconfirmed, and search efforts continued through early Wednesday. Names were withheld pending family notifications.
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Randolph Field
Fenved
Nuge
Mariot Tutediy
Randolph
Marlon
Taidolph Field
Georgetown Rites For Polio Victim
Georgetown mourns as Mrs. J. A. Thomas, 24, dies of polio at Austin hospital. Survived by husband Seaman First Class A. D. Thomas stationed in Dallas and daughter Sherron Kay. Service led by Rev. Jackson Oglesby and Rev. Ben West. Interment at We Ond Fellows' cemetery, Georgetown.
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Georgetows
Cer Mis
Thomas
Georgetown
Moilay
Thomaa
Yolia
Austin Hospital
A. D. Thomas
Dallas
Sherron Kay
Jackson Oglesby
Methodist Etarch
Grovedown
Ben West
de Church of Christ
V-12 Quarantine Against Polio Lifts at University of Texas
June 14 1944 officials report V-12 quarantine against poliomyelitis lifted for 480 students at the University of Texas. Capt R J Valentine says students may attend public meetings movies and other public places again. Separate notice notes Sidney James Stoke of Kelseyville Galil died of the disease.
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Austin
Reslie- Moison Navy
University of Texas
R. J. Valentine
Sidney James Stoke
Kelseyville
Galil
U S to Build Air Fields in China
Gen. Claire Chennault announced that the United States will rapidly establish air fields in China to support operations against Japan as Allied withdrawals near Yunnan and Southeast China create strategic openings. He links these moves to broader aims, noting Japanese retreat affects Southeast Asia supply lines and the threat to the Greater Asia corridor.
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Kunming
Clare Cheunault
U.S
Chiennault
China
Chennault
Yungning
Nanings
Khater East Asia Empire
Thailand
Cheneane
Tere
Tren
East Asia
Chermault
Greater Asia
Iran
Sujport
Southeas Asia
Air Force
Clune
Philippines
Husband seeks divorce to name wife’s child
Lieut Clyde Monaghan asked to convert his annulment suit against Nancy Hillberg to divorce proceedings so that the child Rodney, 11 months old, might bear his name. Judge Jacks said California law presumes the child born in wedlock unless proven otherwise. Monaghan offered support while Mrs Hillberg’s attorney prepared for a formal divorce filing. court continued to August 20.
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SAN Prancieco
Clyde Monaghan
Waterloo
Styychor
Lile T. Ducks
Nancy Hillberg
Washington, D. C
Monaghan
Wnborm
Jacks
California
Povette Mier
Henry Decobsen
Clem Crass
Judas Jacks
Forecast for Soantonio and vicinity
Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon and Thursday with scattered thundershowers. Northeast portion shows some changes. temperatures show a mild rise through the period with overnight lows around 68 to 85 in parts of Texas.
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Soantonio
Texas
Avortheast
Oftarnoven
One Man Massacre Breaks Jap Line on Okinawa Hill
Private Clarence B. Craft of Santa Jana California, a veteran of the 94th regimental combat team, allegedly killed 30 Japanese soldiers in about 15 minutes during a hill assault. He charged through trenches, threw grenades, and directed his squad to clear the enemy positions, counting no injuries to himself as he seized the hilltop.
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Okinawa
Clarence B. Craft
Santa Jana
Cais
Sint
Gratt
Dirit
Lyol
Ngate
Crase
Netlon
Kitte
Malnder
United States Prisoners Freed From Germans Report
Headquarters announced that about 1,000 American POWs were freed from German captivity. Most U S and British prisoners have been recovered, with tens of thousands of British captives identified. Additional details note large numbers of displaced nationals and reassignments, including Italians sent to Italy.
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PARHS
Ti—Supreme
America
Hed Keel
al A. S
United Natio
Addiion
Wester Alles
Thly
Low Flying Officer Hewitt Fined and Suspended
Randolph field pilot James A Hewitt was convicted on low flying charges after unauthorized flights near Medina. A faliliary court ordered a $350 fine and a three month restriction, citing a 500 foot altitude violation and a May incident during training.
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James A. ‘Hewitt
Randolph Field
Randolph
Hewitt
Medina
Ratification Sought by July 15 for Treaty
Senate officials reported today that President Trunman plans to push ratification of the treaty to the Senate by Monday June 26 with a July 4 request for ratification, and a July 15 approval target. The United Nations conference is expected to conclude by June 20. Foreign affairs committees held hearings with Chairman Connally of Texas and Senator Yardleyberg of Michigan as witnesses.
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Senate
Trunman
San Mancisco
Kruinad
Senate Conons
United States
Connally
Texas
Yardlenberg
R.mich
China price index climbs since war outbreak
CHUMGKING June 1 The official price index shows dining fiat retail prices in China rising sharply since the war began. By May end the index stood at 1 435 times the prewar level, while the December figure last year was 445 times the 1937 level.
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Chumgking
Chine Epokesmean T. HK
Chang
Hay
Lend-Lease Aid To China Surges In April Trade
Washington reports lend-lease shipments to China soared to 61 million in April, more than 35 times the prior year, as Foreign Economic Administrator Tico Crowley notes the war is focused on Japan. Since March 1941 China has received 458 million in aid and deliveries. A wife of City Judge Ly Khox dies in Corsicana, Mrs Mattle J. Poy, aged 70.
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Washington
China
Tico T. Crowley
Japan
Mare
Chin
Aubgis
Corsigana
Jae
Mattle J. Poy
Chris Ly Khox
Victory Parade in San Antonio Honors World War II Troops
San Antonio welcomes 48 heroes from World War II with a 17 gun salute and a downtown parade. General officers and soldiers wear ribbons from battles from Anzio to Normandy as tens of thousands cheer. The event includes a tea at the Spanish Governor's Palace and a dinner for distinguished guests.
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Jess D. Perkins
Bridges
George Maggard
Alamo Plaza
Corral
San Antonio
Ban Antonia
Elotiz
Erliyaphant
Burne
San Antone
TunWay
al Alamo
Piter
Pars
United Nations
Anzie
Normandy
Broadway
Houston
Alamo
San Saba
Song Rigo
St. Anthony Hotel
Pacer
Herons
Leon
Texas Press
Gis FB. Mavertating
Ayas
Tonwn
Heston Atinet Bridge
Avgteson R
Texas Storm Toll Rises Across Regions
A Tuesday to Wednesday wind and rain storm left at least three dead in Texas with extensive property and crop losses running into thousands. Rail and highway traffic faced floodwater delays. hardest hit areas include around Mexia, Mont Pleasant, Waco, Gainesville, and Paris. Weather disrupted travel, damaged trees, homes, and businesses, with widespread showers across East and West Texas.
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Texas
West
Mexia
Gainesville
Perlburgh
Texarakona
Paris
Dallas
Greenville
Aualit
Apoe
Langview
Brady
Win
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