Chinese victory surrounds Yangtze stronghold in 42 day battle
Reported Friday that Chiang Kai-shek's forces killed or wounded about 40,000 Japanese in a 42 day Yangtze river offensive and surrounded the Owchihkow stronghold. Chinese spokesmen claimed Japan’s escapees were fewer than two thirds, with further actions in Hunan and Burma front lines amid Pacific Firelight updates.
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Chiang Kai-Bhek
Yangtze River
Owchihkow
Owghibkow
Yorchow
Yangtze
Aten
Chiang
Rorbow
Hunan
China
Yuri Earns
Burma
Tenth
U, & Air Force
Sashto
Burma Road
Mandalay
Guadalcanal
Tokyo Command
Partiaps
Peras
South Pacific
Navy
Bal- Sale Island
Shortland Island
United States
Khle- Dinikof
Maginot Line Tank Barriers Removed
Stockholm dispatch reports Germans rapidly demolishing Maginot Line fortifications in France to reclaim land for occupation. About 1000 concrete tank barriers are removed daily from the fortified zone as prior reports say ramps and embankments are moved to new French coast fortifications, aiding control of the area.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Dagens Nyheter
France
Bavitera
Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Weather bulletin notes slight temperature change Friday afternoon and night with potential thundershowers. Forecast area includes San Antonio and surrounding counties with expected thunderstorm activity along the coast later Friday afternoon.
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San Antonio
Texas
Delay in Draft Calls Seen If Casualties Rise
Washington reports say drafts may be delayed indefinitely if casualties increase, with fathers less likely to be called as 18 year olds fill replacements. DC observer notes three reasons: fathers not wanted, high pool of childrenless married men, and focus on a sharp wartime strike force rather than expanding the pool. Casualty levels and replacement needs across units will largely drive the timing after year’s start.
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Washington
D. C
Columbia
D.C
UFC
Rosin Given Years for Misuse of Public Funds
Former county official Rosin, charged with misapplication of public funds, pleaded guilty in Criminal District Court to two felonies. Judge McCrory sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary. accompanying attorney Leonard Brown argued for Rosin as the defendant admitted taking funds totaling 4533.64 on November 2, 1992 and 150 on July 1, 1942.
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Drexel Avenue
P. E. Dickson
Tvo
Criminal District Court
W. W. McCrovry
Leonard Brown
Rosin
Sistant
J. J. Gill Unger
Brown
Rosin Sang
Jian McCrory
Dickison
Jann R. Shook
Shook
Mccrory
Rash
Lo Govoves
Roshi Shen
le Wanla Hke
Euntsyillé
Japs Weigh Allied Fatigue Strategy In Pacific War
United Nations Headquarters in Australia reports American officers warn Japan will test war weariness as a weapon to hold conquered empire. Analysts say fatigue could help Japan negotiate peace if Allied fighting drags on. Axis losses questioned but European war toll expected to strain UN resources for Pacific restoration.
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Lee van Atta
N.S
United Nations
Australia
INS
Frank
REO
Conrad FE. L. Helfrich
Netherlands Indies
Far East
Ewurope
Nazis Brag of Plans to Stop Landing
Allied invasion coverage reports Axis broadcasters boast of repelling landings while German media laments Allied strength in the Mediterranean and Near East. Rome and Berlin broadcasts claim Allied movements near Turkey and Syria. British actions along Jordanian borders are noted. a page 2 continuation is indicated.
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Meqitter- Taheine
Berlin
Paul Joseph Ingebhels
Das Reich
Germany
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Hess
Oneb‘helg
Jfervice
Wudgpertal
Rand
Rome
Previouu~ly
Puntellecia
Beaumont Rioters To Face Charges
Beaumont rioters face potential arson and murder charges as martial law prosecutions proceed. A court of inquiry released about 20 of nearly 300 detainees amid clashes between blacks and whites after a rape allegation sparked rioting. Military and state authorities vow rapid action while shipyards remain largely idle and curfews are enforced.
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Negeors
Chiang's Son Joins Methodist Church
Captain Chiang Wei-Kuo, son of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, was baptized yesterday by Bishop Wu Chen, Methodist bishop of West China. The Generalissimo and his son attended a private prayer and meditation session.
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Chiang
Methodist
Wavell Named Viceroy of India Broadcast Report
A Berlin broadcast cited by the Associated Press claims Field Marshal Wavell has been named viceroy of India with General Auchinleck as commander in chief of Indian forces. The report, recorded in Berlin, appeared in New York on June 18.
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York
Twank Ocean
Mirai Wavell Hd
Tudia
Ineslonda
Luntthgaiy
Berlin
Associated Press
Claude Auchneck
Three Drowned When Tug Capsizes Off Louisiana
Three men die as tug boat Corpus capsizes near the Mississippi coast while towing four barges loaded with over 27,000 barrels of oil from Baytown Texas to Baton Rouge. Victims are Captain W. G. Howell Les Hunter and Leib S. Davis, all sleeping below decks. Washington County authorities report the incident followed by a statewide weather update noting heavy rain and an electric storm with 1.0 inch rainfall in parts yesterday.
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Mohuan Ufty
Tree
Atehalaya
W. G. Howell
Les Hunter
Marrero, In
Leib SG. Davis
Belle Chasse
AML
Corpus
Baytown
Texas
Baton Rouge
Miother
Lin
Naval Funds Measure Goes to FDR
Washington June 18 large naval appropriation totaling 27 billion dollars plus 9.1 billion for new warships and auxiliary craft moves to the White House for rapid approval after senate action by voice vote. House panel approved a 70.5 billion war department supply bill to equip the armed forces and speed defense goals with Marshall urging rapid deployment of aggressive warfare.
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Liew
Gou
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Budzel
Air Corps
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Unebi
George C. Marshall
Ataif
Fee
Nagardad
Jong Il
Sid Bleut
Brehon
Somervell
Army Services Force
Race Trouble and Jewelry Theft Ring in Houston
Houston reports detail a theft ring at Woodlawn swimming pool involving five teenage girls from West Side schools who stole watches and rings valued around 400 dollars. Police say the teens imitated trends seen in older peers, targeting lockers by asking for locker room change, then returning for stolen items. Investigations began earlier in the week with multiple juveniles arrested.
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Ss. A
Houston
Wwell-to-de Morth
Horace’ Man Junior High
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Lye
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Alls
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Nck
Hutton Fang
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