Japs Lose Grip on 3 China Ports
American forces drive into mined rubble at Naha Okinawa as Marines press into northern outskirts amid heavy Jap fire. In China, Chinese troops recapture Ching ports and Mocchaw port as U S air raids on Nagoya devastate the city. Generals report advances across Asia with Mindanao and Tarakan oil centers reconquered.
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Associated Press
Japan
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Naha
Okinawa
Ching
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Nagoya
Tokyo Radio
Cartier
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Okivawa
Tony Shima
China
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Chi
Faochow
Wenltig
Hangcchow
Chungking Army
Jaye
Reds Overrun Last Nazi Pockets Near Czech and Austria
London May 14. The last Nazi pockets in Czechoslovakia and Austria were being overrun by four Russian armies. Moscow reported 360,000 more Nazis captured in 24 hours, raising total German prisoners to 1,060,000 since Tuesday and 2,060,000 killed or captured since January 12. Equipment seized included 1,246 planes, 1,042 tanks, and 6,818 field guns as German resistance collapsed. Major General Dacker of the Third Death’s Head division surrendered. others avoided capture by changing to civilian clothes. Large numbers of Germans were moved to camps and to work in rebuilding Soviet cities.
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Czechoslovakia
Austria
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Cow Radio
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Poland
Russia
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Otto Weelller
Sthinerner
Font
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Radstrdit
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Tron Mike
Nazis Sent To Farms To Sow For Berlin Hunger
Allied authorities plan discharges from camps and passes to move Germans to farm work near Berlin while feeding displaced persons from German stores. The move aims to tighten belt while preparing for next winter. a planned clearance of the Belsen scene is noted near Bremen.
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Volkssturm Sindhe
Wehrmacht
Perishem
Berlin
Germany
Wellmacht
United States Army
Reich
Kennedy disaccreditation shocks AP staff story
United press reports that Edward Kennedy of the Associated Press faced disaccreditation for breach of confidence in an early German truce story. Morton Gudebrod also faced action for premature release. Both were ordered to return to the United States. Kennedy and Gudebrod were set to depart May 7. Gudebrod sought hospitalization with pneumonia, delaying discharge by about two weeks. Field Marshal Montgomery arrived in London and attended a war chiefs conference.
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Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Morton P. Godebrod
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Gudebrod
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Gadebrod
Frank Allen Jr
Pills Relations
Monty
London
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Heefey G
Moscow Seeks Protection at San Francisco Conference
Anglo American Russian moves for postwar world leadership accelerate behind the scenes at San Francisco. Moscow aims to secure security on its borders, build support for a world security system, gain moral leadership, and push for Soviet influence in power politics and a Big Five chaired trusteeship. Progress toward a charter remains slow as diplomats wrestle framework and bases.
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Poland
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Laussia
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Blelaxne Af Prange
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Benedet
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Chirchi
Truman
Premley Stalin
Europe
T. ¥. Soong
Texan Marine Survives Jap Shell Hit on Okinawa
San Antonio resident Marine Gunnery Sergeant D. Reeves, 20, narrowly survived a Japanese shell strike on Okinawa. The shell caromed off his helmet plate, striking shrapnel chunks but leaving him conscious after incoming crossfire and mortar bursts. Reeves, a veteran of 40 island landings, earned the Silver Star for earlier campaigns and credits his helmet for saving his life.
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Hardy Leatherneck
Regina Street
San Antonio
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Ither Child
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Parry Island
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Saipan
Texar
End of Red Placation Urged in Britain May 14 1945
London observers voice sharp criticism of a policy seen as placating Russia. A predicted Big Three meeting with Churchill Stalin and Truman faces delays as Eden returns. Key issues include Trieste control, German occupation zones, and handling war criminals amid tension with Russia.
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Bott
Left Bloc Victory Signals Reform Push in France Cities
Paris May 14 A left bloc victory in municipal races leads to calls for comprehensive reform across industry finance and governance. A reform program aims to nationalize vital sectors abolish trust guarantees lower voting age to 18 and restore Third Republic laws while punishing collaborators and rebuilding institutions and navy.
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Tony
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Nie
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Communtets
National
Left
Yital
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Taft
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Britain Moves to Honor Eisenhower
London May 14 Britain moves to honor General Eisenhower with an honorary British title possible by King George VI The plan would confer a rank never before awarded to a non British soldier and would mark a historic gesture toward the Allied commander in World War II
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INS
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George VI
Month of Mourning for Roosevelt Ends
Washington reports the nation's month of mourning for Franklin D Roosevelt ends at sundown. The period, proclaimed by President Truman, closes as flags return to normal. conflicting lines note Roosevelt died in April. Canada loan drive ends with subscriptions exceeding the goal by 36.5 million dollars, surpassing the 1.35 billion target.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Evelt
Truman
Canada
Ottawa
Regrets Over Violations Of Orders On Handling Nazi Officials
The Supreme Commander condemned reports of senior US officers treating captured Nazi and German officials as friendly enemies. He pledged drastic action to correct errors, disapproval of faulty judgments, and regret expressed in his name. London press criticized Goering's reception, while Allied press hailed Eisenhower's statement and warned against interviews with detainees and war criminals.
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Goering
Mars
London News Chronicle
Say Goering
Klerman Goering
Army
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Washington
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday night with highs near 84 degrees and overnight lows around 72. Winds will shift from south to north. A second regional forecast notes partial cloud cover and variable winds across the central area.
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His Whereabouts Still a Mystery As Himmler Reports Conflict
London May 4 GPI The whereabouts of Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler remained in doubt amid conflicting reports. Some officers claimed he was in Allied custody or hiding in Germany while supreme Allied HQ denied any confirmation. A British broadcast cited sources alleging he remained at large with others saying he was under house arrest by Grand Admiral Doenitz.
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