Churchill Pledges Empire to Jap War and World Peace
London reports Prime Minister Churchill pledges the British Empire to two tasks: strengthen the peace organization of the United Nations and join the United States in defeating Japan. He defends British government, criticizes De Valera’s neutrality, cites long range artillery plans, and notes no immediate end to wartime coalition.
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Wartime Resolve and Irish Leaders Speech Analysis
A fragmentary wartime address lauds British resolve against Japan and treachery, vows continued sacrifice, and honors Irish leaders including De Valera. It references China, shared fraternal ties, and praise for Southern Irish volunteers while urging unwavering effort in a distant war. The passage ends amid notes on General Elstat’s strategic direction.
Hardin Takes New Air Transport Command Post
Brig. Gen. Thomas O. Hardin of Ware Texas named to lead a new air transport unit at Guam in May. He previously gained fame for a wartime air corridor to China and later served as assistant commander of the Dental Post and Air Transport Command unit. The first ALN flight to Okinawa under his command reportedly landed a week after dawn.
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Thomas O. Hardin
Ware
Texas
Bess
China
Harding
Okinawa
WAC Pilot Bails Out From Gasless Plane Near Hugn
Oklahoma City dispatch reports First Lieut. John W Hooton and Col. Mac Bivank from Perrin Field Texas bailed out safely when a training aircraft ran out of fuel five miles southwest of Hugn. Witnesses described a forced landing and successful parachute exit with minor injuries.
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GAREFUL HOUSEWIVES GET RED POINT BONUS
A scrambled ad urges housewives to save all meat scraps and fat trimmings for a fat salvage program to earn red points. It promises daily deposits will accumulate toward a larger reward, claiming the scheme benefits are substantial and urging steady participation.
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Truman Prays For Early End Of Jap War
President Truman leads national Mother’s Day prayers at Bethesda as he hopes for a swift Pacific victory end to World War II. He cites the need for peace while his 94 year old mother cannot join due to illness. Mrs Harper Sloney of New York delivers a radio message thanking mothers for Europe’s victory and urging relief from Far East suffering.
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Onderdonk Honored at San Antonio Shipyard Launch
A San Antonio ceremony honors Jithan Onderdonk, reportedly killed in Belmhan on December 18, as a 0.8 maritime vessel is launched by Penneylvania Shipyards bearing his name. His father works for the slip company and his mother acts as sponsor. Onderdonk was nephew of Eleanor Onderdonk, curator at the Witte museum, and held the Combat Medal, Purple Heart and a brewery citation.
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Witte Museum
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VE Review of Lend-Lease Amid European Victory
Washington officials confirm a comprehensive re-examination of the lend-lease program, including Russia. While shipments to the Soviet Union are largely unaffected for now, some vessels en route or awaiting departure will complete their voyages. The review aligns with congressional constraints and postwar aims, with funding cuts proposed for related agencies.
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Albinugh
Japan
Pacific
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First War Agency
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Capitol Hin
Germany
Mid War Manpower Commission
Department of Lator
Federal Socority Agency
Come Mitten
WMC
Paul V. Mcl
Canada Holds Big U-Boat Surrender at North American Port
United States Navy reports the U-889 surrendered at Shelbourne Nova Scotia under escort by two Canadian frigates amid crowds along the waterfront. A second U-boat reportedly surrendered at Portenonth New Brunswick while weather and confusion delayed formal handover.
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New Jersey
Snakebite Cases Responding Well
Two snakebite cases at a hospital show improvement after treatment. A man named James N. Wilkinson and Beatle Williams, 14, of Elmwoodford, were bitten by venomous snakes yesterday. Medical staff say initial care proceeded smoothly.
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B. Greet Hospital
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Beatle Watllam
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Elmiepdorf
Student Slayer Sentenced to Life in Prison
Myron Bernunchick a 14 year old Wandling Pennsylvania honor student received a life term for the January 14 murder of Mie Barrett, 60, of Wardling. He ambushed and struck Barrett near a church social returning home from the event, authorities said.
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Myron Bernunchick
Wandling
Mie Barrett
Wardling
Beader Receives Three Year Term In Federal Case
Nell Davidson joined Robert Stantley Bell, 14, of Rosavilla in a three year penitentiary sentence handed by a federal district court Monday for violating the selective service act. Bell pleaded guilty to refusing to report to his draft board and lied about the commandments as his defense. Judge Davidson, presiding in Dallas in Judge Allen 3's absence, criticized the wartime draft resistance in his ruling.
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Robert Stantley Bell
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Iren Dallas
Jdge Allen
Itching First Application Fails to Contain Key Details
Fragmentary OCR text mentions itching and eczema but contains garbled terms and broken phrases, with unclear names, dates, or places. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge to anchor a factual summary.
Leon Blum and wife arrive in Paris from Italian camp
Former French premier Leon Blum and his wife arrived in Paris today aboard a special train from a northern Italian concentration camp nearby. They were among several political prisoners released and transported, including former Austrian official Tr Kot and others, after a long detention.
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Can« Faller
Naval Budget Bill Shrinks After Senate Action
Washington May 14 The senate appropriations committee approved a naval budget totaling 25 432 000 000 in direct appropriations and authorizations to prosecute the program but falls short of last year’s total as the navy undergoes a large expansion. Will Rogers quips about what he reads in the papers. A light Want Ad invites readers to respond.
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Nagoya Fire Box Blazes After Raid
Allied reports describe a major air and ground campaign with Japanese forces checked near Davao and Mindanao while Australian and British units push in New Guinea and Burma. Sizable clashes, rail and airfield actions, and naval losses are noted amid ongoing giant Jap hunts across Southeast Asia.
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R.A. PL
120 000 Germans To Leave Holland
Canadian Army reports 120000 disarmed Germans will begin leaving Holland for northwest Germany on May 25. Queen Wilhelmina to observe salute by about 14000 Canadians marching in the Hague area. Germans will use only their own transport and leave behind cycles and horse vehicles. requisitioned trams and autos to be turned over to the queen’s government. SS troops to be disarmed and disposed.
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Holland
Germany
Willelmina
Harne
Nelson Bids Truman Adieu
Nelson leaves a five year government service after resigning as special White House representative, ending his role with the War Production Board and its successor units. He told reporters he has no plans beyond getting his bearings and did not say if he would return to Sears Roebuck.
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Donel M. Nelsony
White House
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Nelson
Ana Wortine
Whitt Anuse
Bavernon
Ginkta
Roosevelt
Sears Reevick and Company
Mitet
Two Killed In Plane Crash Near South Bend Task Force
Two pilots died when their training aircraft crashed near South Bend. First Lieutenant Tullus Goldstein, 23, from the Bronx, and Second Lieutenant Frederice H. Beware, 27, from Mollet were killed. First Lieutenant Frank A. Picarda, 23, of Saginaw, Michigan, and an enlisted man were slightly injured and released from hospital.
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Nagoya Fire Raid Opposed by Japanese Fighters
Captain G. AM. Wells of Decatur Afiss, veteran of 15 B 29 missions over Japan, joined today’s 500 lane fire raid on Nagoya. He noted Jap fighters opposed the attack, remarking that they rarely fight unless the emperor is absent. The raid dumped 3300 tons of incendiaries on the industrial city, marking a new high for American forces and a new challenge for Japanese pilots.
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Wells
Warfront Dispatch from Pacific Notes and Vivid Skies
Lieut Eugene Hammond of Siac extents Calif 9 plane commander said a Jap fighter attempted to attack his Supertore but veered off when hit by the tail gunner The Grecien reported extensive damage to Negora with smoke rising to high altitudes as the ship faced air combat in Tokyo region stories.
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Negora
DDT Funds Asked to Spray Southern Homes
The U S Public Health Service malaria control division asks Congress for funds to spray 500000 southern homes with DDT. Two-man teams would travel in army jeeps for rural areas and use airless spray equipment in urban sites. The plan aims for one spraying per area per season with residual effects lasting four to six months.
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House Appropriations Subcommittee
Texas
Florida
Oslo Welcomes Prince Olav Amid 250000 Crowds and Return
Crown Prince Olav returned to Oslo amid the largest crowd in the city’s history, estimated at 250000. He rode ashore on an open car, wore general’s battle dress, and was driven to the royal palace with cabinet members and British officers aboard.
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England
Texans in Naval Forces Amid World War II Totals
New Orleans dispatch reports December 21, 1944, showing 176452 Texans serving in the navy marine corps and coast guard. The rolls list 14744 Texans in the navy 22879 in the marine corps and 7094 in the coast guard.
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Eighth Naval Distriet
Texas
Navy
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Cease Guard
Matine Corps
Coast Guard
Bees Freely Lost After Marietta Truck Crash
In Marietta Cobb county officers faced a puzzling case after two trucks collided releasing 46 million bees. The southbound truck carried bee crates bound for Norfolk Autologists in Montreal Canada. Reckless driving charges were filed against driver Chines Newton. Bee owners Lawrence Thomas and John Sladek, natives of Czechoslovakia, valued their loss at 17000 dollars.
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Cobb County
Monteral
Canada
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Orechoslnvakia
County Dads Take Oath As Board Begins Equalization
County commissioners were sworn in as the county board of equalization on Monday and planned to start assessments with hearings set daily from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. until finished. County Judge Charles W. Anderson announced at least three members must be present for sessions, and the court approved hiring Arthur P. Weltman at 175 dollars monthly to handle delinquent tax records for the tax assessor-collector.
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County Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
Af A. mi
Charies W. Anderson
Arthur P. Weltman
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Dirkison
Reds Seek Protection and Leadership in World Council Talks
A report from Washington outlines ongoing Big Five talks on trustee formula and regional defense integration. Officials discuss how Pan American measures gain emergency power while world body authority remains supreme as Pacific base issues and Soviet influence shape the agenda.
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China
Washington
Biate Stettintve Ukewise
Ib Jiarouen
Wranington Criefly
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Reapeat
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Jadan
Security Council
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British troops land on Helgoland island report
London reports the first formation of British troops landed on Heleciend island off the Dutch coast. The landing occurred from a German E boat and was supported by the British navy, escorted by nine German minesweepers.
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Heleciend
Dutch
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