Japs Write Off Trap On Okinawa
Allied forces report fierce fighting on Okinawa as U S Seventh Infantry and Marines push through the island’s northern and eastern escarpments. American units break enemy lines, seize key ridges, and reconsolidate positions while Japanese defenses collapse. Premier Suzuki signals Japan’s plan for a multi‑million man reserve and imminent invasion preparation.
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Japan
Okinawa
Suzuki
Nippon
U. S
Bonseo
Alxih
Seventh
Kunishi Ridge
Marines
Pateh Pays Respects in San Antonio Visit
Lieut Gen Alexander Paten Sr stops at Mrs Matilda Marth 218 Fourth Street en route to the airport to pay respects to W S Marhin Jr a Stanton Military Academy alumnus and Legion of Honor Medal recipient. Martin rode with his former instructor in a gondola river parade Wednesday afternoon. Late.
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Matilda Marth
Fourth Street
Mathay
San Antonin
Alexander Paten Sr
W. 5
Marhin Jr
San Antonio
Stanton Military Academy
Virginia
Martin
Academy
Instucter
Airman estimates Tokyo deaths from Superfort bombardment
Veteran fighter of 208-29 missions, Jue ax. . Ale fred F. Klabeverc claims 500,000 Japs, possibly 1,000,000, killed in Tokyo alone by incendiary raids. He says Japan’s civilians are war workers, and Tokyo’s fire storms show the terror of B-29 raids, with mass deaths and panicked responses across cities like Yokohama.
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Yimien
Alefred F. Klabeverc
Japan
Tokyo
Klabever
58Th
Frst
Hell Birds
Quiilt
India-Ghana
Marianas
Haniania
Yokohama
New Type Nazi Gas Uncovered
Wiesbaden June 14 Gen Jaefib L Devers said the Germans had large stocks of a new poison gas called Green Bug AI but there was no proof they planned to use it offensively. He noted heavy anti gas gear and said German staff restrained transport to Italy. Two scare incidents near Normandy and Remagen caused panic but were unfounded. Devers judged the real threat of gas was psychological.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Jaefib
L. Devers
Tevel
Sixth Army
Western Front
Hitler
Wis
Altlea
Italy
Witler
Deday
Normandy
Remagen
Rhine
Duley Darget
Panin Aimong
Tara
St. Yo
Thionville
Mets
Devers
la Rochelle
Weather Forecast for Anotno Ang Vicinity
Partly cloudy Thursday afternoon and night and Friday in East Texas. Maximum temperature 94 and minimum 74. Scattered afternoon and night showers Friday. Fresh gusty winds along the coast. Additional weather information on page 2-A.
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Sar Antono Ang
East Texas
Amateurs Bring B-29 In After Jap Bullets Wound Pilots
On Saipan June 14 a damaged B 29 nicknamed flying sieve was guided by three amateurs after both pilots and the co pilot were wounded. The crew from Oklahoma City and Bell California maneuvered the plane 750 miles from Kobe to safety, fighting fires and preserving the craft as oxygen failed and instrument panels were blown out.
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Saipan
Japan
Ino
Kobea
Wetalis
Arthuy & Rust
Oklahome City
Jack C. Haustley
Bell
Calif
Dnp
Seymore Halpern
Bisoklys
N.Y
Gebster
Third and Seventh U.S. Armies to Occupy Germany
Secretary of War Stinson announces the Third and Seventh Armies will occupy Germany, replacing plans for the earlier Ninth Army dispatch. General Patton leads the Third Army, with reshuffling of divisions and corps as lines up for postwar duties. General Patch directs the Seventh from San Antonio, while Ninth Army movements remain unsettled and unclear.
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Stinson
Third
Severth Aries
America
Germany
15Th Army
Patton
Stimson
Europe
Patch
San Antonio
Wade H.haistip
Combat Losses In Week 5048 War Deaths and Wounded Rise
Secretary of War Stimson reports total army casualties at 896,052 through June, with 524,910 wounded returning to duty. Navy losses show 44,789 killed and 58,787 wounded for the week, plus 10,796 missing and 16,705 prisoners. The weekly rise reflects Europe’s end of fighting and ongoing Allied operations.
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Washington
Gine
Army
Navy
Europe
Secretary of War
Itinaon
Ade
WLM
Aiong
Stimson
Uke Hberation
Bf Anerley Solillers
Truman asks Washington pass on Okinawa command
President Truman requested guidance from Washington on appointing a leading Marine general for the Third Amphibious Corps during the Okinawa operations as Gen. Roy B. Gelber or similar command is cited amid ongoing campaign actions.
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Trovition
Washington
Truman
Banquet Honors War Heroes At La Villita San Antonio
Army leaders praised San Antonio welcome as veterans and nurses gathered to honor the Pacific and European campaigns. Lieut. Gen. Lucian Truscott Jr led remarks recalling Revoration Day and the cemetery of 1006 white crosses. Generals Enker, Patch, Vandenberg, Collins, and Gayle spoke of duty, victory, and peace while Audie Murphy, though absent, was praised by Mayor Matier matay for the city’s welcome.
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San Antonia
la Villita
Lucian Truscott Jr
Anzo
Ira Enker
Itroducer
Germany
Sud
Heair
Europe
Alexander Patch
Seventh Army
Austria
Atlantic
Texas
San Antonio
Lient
Vandenberg
Ninth Air
Ninth Air Force
J. J. Gollins
Hiandee
Attinn
J. M. Gayly
82Nd Airborne Division
82Nd
Sicily
Italy
Otor
Audie Murphy
Gus
Matiermatay
Generals Praise WACs Russians Praise WACs War Chiefs Head West
A large group interview at the St Anthony Hotel gathered 13 generals and many officers praising WACs and noting Russian regard. General Patch cited 50 000 men through the 36th division while Truscott recalled Dunkirk fears and Ranger units improved prisoner captures. Photographers buzzed as reporters questioned plans and future European positions.
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San Antono
Paeifte
Alexander M. Patch
Guadalcanal
Seventh Army
Finkshea
Shout x
Texas Brass
St. Anthony
Lorolnnd Truscott Jr
Fifth Army
Italy
36Th
Texas Division
Patch
Vhroheh
France
Truscott
Ranger
Transit Co. Loses Round Over North Flores Bus Change
North Flores residents protested the elimination of the North Flores street bus from West Woodlawn to the Missouri-Pacific tracks. Judge O M Pitzhugh and Rev William Dean White opposed changes while Transit Co manager William Holden faced opposition from Commissioner Paul Stettler who moved for postponement of both North Flores and San Pedro route changes.
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Tae San Antonio Transit Company
Citizen's Committee
North Flores Street
West Woodlawn
Missouri-Pacific
O. M. Pitzhugh
Willam Dean White
West Summit Place
William Holden
Paul Stett
Ler
North Flores
Psan Pedro Bis
Juulge Pithhugh
Beacon Hill
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Manila
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Leonard G. O'Neill
Eet
Salvator R. Gutierrez
Sth
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Sixtay
Crete
Eral Simpson
Ninth Army
Jan Atone Ie
Arthur Gooszales
Vern Gunz Street
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