Communist Penetration of Army Cited
A congressional interim report by H. Ralph Burton warns of Communist penetration within the armed forces and abroad influence. It states Communists have worked across the country with support from abroad and predicts further findings on their Army access and aims to overthrow the government.
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Congress
H. Ralph Burton
Representathe Thomason
Texas
Smng
Burton
United States
Nazi Germany
Germany
Russia
Truman lauds Philippines base in final war effort
President Truman says a powerful base in the Philippines will help deliver the knockout blow against Japan after the Luzon victory. He congratulates General Mace Arthur and his command on ending the labor campaign and freeing the Philippines, praising minimal losses and renewed world peace.
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Kansas City
Dine
Truman
Philippines
Japan
Mace Arthur
Snd
Luzon
Foyes
Fire glow from nearly 500 B 29s over southern Japan
Allied air forces bombed four southern Japanese cities Friday with about 500 B 29s. Reports say Kyushu’s defenses and major bases faced heavy incendiary strikes while targets on Honshu and nearby routes were attacked. The raids disrupted war production and transport as China based bombers damaged river craft and locomotives.
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Japan
Tokyo
Mankand
Manchuria
Radio Tokyo
U. S
Linchow
China
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Kyushu
Nippon
Sasebo
Wyit
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Moi
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Noteoka
Okayama
Planey
Tlon
Nobocoka
Kuneaka
Ami Shimonoseki
Honshu Jain
Moji
Sasha
Fleet Air Wing 1
Whiten
Nipponesa
Zane
Furloughed Soldiers to Aid Railroads
The War Department said 4000 furloughed soldiers will serve 30 days to bolster railroad traffic during troop redeployments to the Pacific. Experienced rail workers include brakemen, firemen, boilermakers, electricians, and machinists. Undersecretary Patterson cited an urgent appeal and joint recruiting with railroads to ease west of Chicago shortages.
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Washington
War Department
Pacific
Elvilliy Fe
Wihd
Patterson
Chicago
Sailor survives mass Jap assault in harrowing radio tale
Lieutenant Thompson and Marine companion Randall avoided capture during a 350-strong Japanese trap off Guam. As battles raged, Thompson broadcast live harrowing details using a walkie talkie while the crew witnessed mass harakiri and waves of surrender.
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George Thompson
Pic
Rufus B. Randall
Guam
Smooth Sailing for Charter Assured
Washington reports a likely ratification of the United Nations charter with 62 senators on record and five leaning yes, totaling 67 votes, above the two thirds needed for approval. An Associated Press poll shows eight more senators leaning toward support, including Bankhead Eastland Hayden LaFollette Murray Walsh Wherry and Gurney, with Wheeler also signaling probable support.
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Washington
Smbotis Zenete
Associated Press
Walt
United States
United Nations
Meibers
Bankhead
D-Ale
Eastland
Miss
Hayden
D-Ariz
la ¥Ol- Notte
Wheeler
San Francisco
Evers Secures City Concessions Contract
George Evers, operator of Brackenridge motorboat concessions, won a 28 month contract starting July 1 with a bid of 16500. Wilkinson, who held concessions for two years, bid 1376, while Earl Allen offered 1500 to take over, and Park Commissioner Hein supported Evers amid prior park improvements claims.
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George Evers
Brackenridge
Patk
Cone
Priday
All City Barks
Mauermann
Evers
PF. Wikinson
Wilkinson
Marn
Ing. Lo
Reese
Wood
Linr
Earl Alien
Evans
Henry Hein
Hein
Youtorbort
City to Make Garbage Cans Available
City to makegarbage cans available to improve disposal. The city sanitary department will publish weekly lists of cans available at stores and distribute them to residents in need. Major Warren H Booker says applications for more than 90 000 cans for San Antonio firms await Washington approval.
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Bavewlvas
Warren
Booker
San Antonio
Dallas
War Producsion Board
Washington
Woman Hurt in Bannister Slide in St. Louis
A St. Louis widow, Gail Crest Beck, 48, slipped on a bannister outside stairs and fell to the concrete wall. She is reported in serious condition at City Hospital as of noon.
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INS
Gail Crest Beck
St. Louis
City Hospital
Poller
Beck
Okinawa civilians protest uniforms branding upset local leaders
Okinawan civilian leaders voice anger over American military government branding of clothing with MG initials, saying uniforms and pants lost prestige and dignity. They demand respect for local identity and protest the practice seen as eroding Okinawan face.
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Okinawa
Feshion
Troona
Weather forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Partly cloudy conditions expected Friday afternoon through Saturday with widely scattered thundershowers. In San Antonio the high Friday will reach 84 with a low Saturday morning of 7B. East Texas sees similar partly cloudy periods with scattered thundershowers near the coast and in the extreme north, winds along the coast remaining fresh from the south.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
House Group Okays Tax Revision Bill
Washington June 2 The House Ways and Means Committee approved tax revision legislation aimed at improving business cost position by about 5 billion dollars during the reconstruction period. Key provisions include raising the excess profits tax exemption to 95 000 dollars, taxing 10 percent of excess profits currently for 1948 and beyond, advancing the refund bond maturity date to January 1 1946, and adjusting refunds from carrybacks of net operating losses.
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Wasrington
House
Ays Andments
Masten
Alleged Alive in Brick Wall At Villa Monna
Report claims hundreds of victims were bricked up alive by fascists in cellars beneath the Villa Royale at Monna. Angela Sua, a gardener, heard the screams as victims were sealed in niches. bodies reportedly burned or dumped in a lake. Four deep ditches found on the villa grounds. authorities draining the lake search for remains.
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Chiasso
Tlass-Gwiss Frontier
Royale
Monna
Tistly
AMG
Glornate Lombardo
Angela Sua
Erlea
Sala
Four Japanese Admirals Die Reported
Four Japanese admirals die as reported by Rome News Agency in New York dispatch. The unsafe wording indicates confirmation of high ranking naval losses amid the war news from Japan.
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New York
Wine
Intir
Romel
News Ageney
Coroner finds Imogene Stevens criminally responsible for Kovacs death
Coroner Theodore Stelber ruled Mrs. Imogene Stevens of Pampa Texas criminally responsible for the death of Albert Kovacs a 19 year old submarine sailor shot in a Norwalk home The inquest found she was intoxicated and under emotional strain at the time but not absolved from manslaughter The testimony suggested a complex love triangle involving Mrs Stevens and Mr Milton with repeated drinking and a beer glass assault preceding the shooting The coroner noted Kovacs refused to leave the military home and stated the three shots were fired without quarrel or harsh language Continuous report continues on Page 3 Col 43.
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Cent
Theodore E. Stelber
Imogene Stevens
Pampa
Texas
Albert Kovacs
New Cronan
Stevens
Norwalk
Stelber
Stewns
Mr. Milton
Milton
Miltons
Steves
Igamene Steven
James D. Kovacea
Albert
Jasmey
Ann Bald
Mbrert Kovacs
Dugene Stevens
James
Three Germans Hanged Over Fatal American Pilot Case
Three German civilians, Peter Kaln Mathhing Glevens and Peter Bach, were executed in Rheinbach on August 15 1944 for the killing of an American pilot near Preist. A fourth German Matthias Krein was condemned to death but commuted to life imprisonment. local soldiers aided his escape. Witnesses said the airman was struck after attempting to intervene during the attack by a German mob at the scene.
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Jins
Germany
Jung
Wsen
Rheinbach
Preist Auegust
Peter Kaln
Mathhing Glevens
Peter Bach
Matthias Kreln
Glerens
Kohn
Krely
Bob
Prelst
John C.woxis
Lov
Texas
Bach
Julson
Blasé Sal
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