Marines Fight Toward Shuri Fortress on Sugar Loaf Hill
Marines and infantry pressed Shuri from three sides on Guam. About 500 Japanese, some in American uniforms, counter-attacked the 4th Marine Regiment on Sugar Loaf Hill, leaving heavy casualties. Roughly 200 Japanese were found dead. 100 more believed killed, with 1500 casualties reported overall. Across the island, the 96th Infantry sent two patrols near Yonabary and the 7th Division seized Taira, closing on Shuri. The 307th Regiment, aided by tanks and self-propelled guns, mounted a dawn assault east of Shuri, killing nearly 300 Japanese and advancing toward Abe Will.
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C—amesthcal
Shuri
4Th Marine Regiment
Sugar Loaf Hill
Casualtien
Darry
Si-Lffc
Faul BH
Hunter
Lakes Worth
Fla
96Th Infantry Division
Yonabary
Taira
Shur
Okiewa
307Th
Shirt An
Abe Will
B 29s base on tinian describes a mission support
B 29s were disclosed to have served as mother ships to smaller fighters in a mission over Okinawa. Key crew included navigators, with over-water flight support and equipment for ocean navigation. Fifth Marine regiment fought on Sugar Loaf Hill as air attacks hit Okinawa shipping. 385 planes reported in an air strike, several vessels damaged or sunk.
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Tinian
Okinawa
Lient
Harry May
Tike
Inter
Sugar Loafs
First Marine
Bbath
Okiwa
McAdoo Daughter Seeks Custody of Son in Court
Ellen McAdoo Hinshaw, daughter of Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, petitions courts for exclusive custody of her son Billy, age five. William A. Hinshaw, her ex-husband, is fined 95 dollars, given a suspended one year jail term, and placed on probation for a disturbance and assault at her home on April 2.
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Los anGhih
Ellen McAdoo Hinshaw
Willinoy Givbs McAdoo
Ney
Billy
Ishand
Willian A. Hinshaw
Admissoion
Elven
22 000 Freed Yanks Due B End of Month
Some 22 000 American soldiers released from Germany will be back in the United States by month’s end. The War Department says the return will occur by air and by transport, with official notices sent to next of kin and prisoners authorized to send messages home free of charge. The process reflects transport limits and ongoing efforts to expedite repatriation.
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Washington
Iker Aled
Germany
United States
War Department
Col
Albert &. Warner
War Intellikuen
Federation plan reported by Chronicle on federation of Guatemala and El Salvador
The Chronicle says new revolutionary governments in Guatemala and El Salvador plan to announce a federation of the two Central American republics soon. Presidents Juan Arevalo and Grimaldo Castro have been meeting during sessions of the Visiting Nations conference, signaling a potential federation after more than a century of liberal efforts.
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Bam Pidamaowr
Chronicle
Guatemala
el Salvador
Guatenma
Juan Dost Arevalo
Gritenady Castro
Cena
America
Three Way Lend Lease To Continue
President Truman said the three nation lend lease program will continue to share the Pacific burden, with reductions in Allied production as Germany falls. The report covers through March 31 and notes no future aid to Russia, detailing shipments to Britain, China, Africa and others, plus a predicted reverse lend lease in 1944.
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Truman
Kingteenth
Congress
Allied
Germany
United States
Russia
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China
Acta
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Africa
Midrleeast
Mediterranean
India
Australia
New Zealand
Latin America
United Kiniom
England
Sone
Soldier Recall from Production Planned
The War Department and Hannerd announced plans to recall nearly 4000 army personnel assigned to war production to ease bottlenecks in producing critical war materials. No further releases from the army are expected at this time.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Hannerd
City Surplus Report Totals 277603 for Eleven Months
City surplus reaches 277603 for eleven months ending May 1 as officials report mixed results. Street Commissioner Steffler shows a 26927 deficit, Anderson 9022 deficit, while Mayor Mauermann and others post a combined surplus of 8595. Total city costs for the past month reach 399856.33 with detailed expenditures listed for Mauermann Callaghan Helm intertier and Anderson.
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Frank Garriga
P. K. Anderson
City Hall
Gariga
Paul Steffler
Anderson
Mauermann
Alfred Callaghan
Henry Helm
Garriga
Gallaghan
Hain
Intertier
Restaurant Inspectors Under Fire By City Officials
A San Antonio Restaurant Owners Association committee urged trained inspectors to handle local eateries, arguing for separate health department inspectors. Mayor Matermatin promised action after discussions with the group.
Army Labor Ample Now For Army Recon Projects
An army labor group reports ample manpower for recon version construction at Brooks Hospital and Randolph Fishd with contracts pending. Lieut. Col. Wese will notify when more labor is needed as the situation may grow serious if contracts are let.
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Ampir Oor
Brooks Hospital Crater
Randolph
Soldier Relates Hijacker Story On River Bank Fight
A soldier tells police he fought off a would be hijacker at Navarro street river bank, kicked him into the river, and fled as Mrs. Jiny Walters called at 2:00 am. Detective Hartman found no body or signs of a struggle, leaving the tale unverified.
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Jiny Walters
Navarro Street
Women Bond Buyers Cautioned by Secret Service Agent
Secret Service Agent Edward Tyrrell warned women bond buyers to store all bonds in one place and record serial numbers, noting it aids recovery if bonds are lost or misplaced. Pedro Mendez, city garbage collector, reported buying 50 war bonds and postal savings coupons during rounds on Cevallos Street. City residents may reclaim bonds and coupons with proper ID by contacting City Commissioner Henry Hein's office.
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Edward Tyrrell
Tyrrel
Pedro Mendez
Cevallos Street
Henry Hein
City Natt
St Marys Closing Exercises Slated
Preparations for St Marys hall 1045 class closing exercises begin Sunday May 27 at Christ Church with Rt Rev Everett Holland Jones officiating. Class day exercises Thursday at 2 30 p m for students and parents. Closing exercises Friday at 10 a m on the lawn. A teas luncheon will be held on the sun porch of the vestry house.
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St. Mary's Hall
Christchurch
Everett Holland Jones
Leisare
Vestrie Ice
U.S. Population Increases. Census Estimates Rise
The Census Bureau reports the total U.S. population grew from the previous year and since the 1940 census. As of January 3, 1944, there were 4,587,090 more people than a year earlier and 7,286,194 more since April 1, 1940. Growth is linked to birth rates and immigration.
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Washington
INS
United States
Armed Forest Oversees
Seew
Thel J
Census Bureau
29 Criminals Sentenced to Death by Romanian Court
The Associated Press reports that in Bucharest the Romanian People’s court on Tuesday sentenced 29 war criminals to death in what it called the first group tried. Eight other defendants received prison terms and civil rights losses. one was acquitted.
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Associated Frees
Romanian People's Court
Bucharest
Ragio
Saitt
Nequibten
Do You Own A Scratching Dog Aritic Ad Teaser
An ad-like notice promotes Rex Hunters Hog Wan Hers weekly to treat intense itching in dogs. It claims quick relief from scratching and skin sores, with a testimonial tone and a price of 1.091 dollars for a economy box.
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Rex
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