Tokyo Bombers Fireball Tokyo Raid Largest Air Strike Yet
Reports from Tokyo and San Francisco describe a massive raid by hundreds of B-29s on Kyushu and Tokyo. Fireballs, oil fires, and widespread destruction damaged Shing sewa industrial areas while crews observed intense anti aircraft fire and jet propelled interceptors. Survivors and pilots provided vivid accounts of burning yards, exploding stores, and smoke over the imperial city as fires spread with high winds.
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Tokyo
Te Imperial Palace
Shingsewa
Mippan
Air Force
Thomas 5. Erivers
Simer
Giam
Go-Ahead For Auto Industry Expected Today
WPB Chairman Krug was set to announce at a news conference that the automotive industry will receive approval to manufacture passenger cars. The plan calls for starting on July 1 and includes a target of 400,000 cars by the end of 1946.
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Himmler Dies By Suicide At British Command HQ
London dispatch reports Heinrich Himmler, head of the Gestapo, killed himself at four minutes past 11 last night at the Second British Army headquarters. The Bundesrepublik era ends as Allied forces dismantle the Nazi high command and begin occupation. Julius Streicher and other leaders captured or dead. Churchill contemplates a caretaker government after Britain’s July 5 election.
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der Steurmer
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Genort
21St Army Group
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Mienski
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Times
Pilot Smashes Jap Flying Boat Amid Battle Blaze
Maj George Laven of San Antonio, a Lightning ace in the Fifth Air Force, reported destroying a four engined Japanese flying boat during a fighter sweep over western Formosa. The craft crashed into a town of about 1000 people, causing a blaze that consumed the aircraft and town.
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Philippines
George Laven
San Antonio
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Formosa
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Wester Pormosa
City backs Willow Springs golf course purchase
The Yellow Gab and Brgesge company proposal to pay up to 75000 for the Willow Springs golf course was approved by the city council at noon. Harris pays a 1500 premium but receives 21 2 percent interest. The city costs total 87500 with 12535 raised by committee led by John Zeller and others. Commissioner Callaghan opposed, noting concern over subscription value. May 24 Austin report also notes Maj. Rogers Kelley returning from overseas Danish service attends first session.
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Willow Springs
Hardis
John Zeller
Alfred Callaghan
Harris
Callaghan
Zeller
Jack Newman
Indget
PT. Anderson
Budgel
Austin
Maj
Rogers Kelley
Edinburg
A& Jong
Army
Lynching Attempt in Belgium Targeted Nazi Leaders Fails
London report says Belgian yellows attempted to lynch German Field Marshals von Rundstedt and Keitel aboard a railway carriage at Charleroi while they were prisoners of war. The incident occurred as the Nazis were recognized by Belgians during transit.
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INS
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Keitel
London Evening Standard
Belglang
Army High Command
Charleroi
Mrs Hodges Plans Welcome Breakfast For General
In Atlanta on May 24, Mrs Court Ney Hedges awaits the return of General Wishand Bob from Washington to the Pacific theater. She plans breakfast bacon and a new hairdo along with a foolish red hat as part of a heroes welcome. The four star Perry, Ga. legend, who rose from private to general, is due aided by 49 service officers. Many veterans hope to accompany him home as they anticipate discharge or continued service.
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France
Belgium
Rhine
Germany
Perry
Allanta
10th Holds Shuri in Pincers
GUAM May 24. Leatherneck and doughboy forces of the Tenth army maintain pressure on Shuri as they close a pincer on the Jop key fortress amid continued Okinawa fighting. Frontline action rages with Naha entry on the west and Yonabaru gains on the east while centers of resistance endure heavy cross fire from cave positions.
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Shurin
Okinawa
Pierce
Naha
Yonabaru
Bhuri
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity with patchy clouds
Partly cloudy Thursday afternoon and night and Friday with a maximum around 92 degrees on Thursday and a Friday morning low near 70. Winds along the coast remain fresh with occasional strong gusts in the northeast. Showers possible in the southern portion Thursday afternoon and in the southwest and south portions Friday. dry elsewhere.
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Eas
Texas
Heroic Skipper Gilmore Dares Death in Gunboat Rescue
A Japanese gunboat closed on an American submarine when Commander Gilmore rammed the attacker. He directed his crew to evacuate and cover the retreat while he sustained machine gun fire. His decisive action saved the submarine and crew but left him fatally wounded.
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Howard Gilinre
Gilmore
Parde
Hirohito linked With Atrocities in Senate Report
Washington May 24 The emperor of Japan linked inseparably to Jap atrocities in the Philippines, with affidavits and photographs detailing killings of women and children during the retreat. The 114 page report, distributed by Carlos Romulo, accompanies Senate study of punishment and as part of information for postwar peace ratification.
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Ight
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Hasaan
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Colorado
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Days Stockades
Tokyo Oder
Romulo
Istory
Ghengis Khan
Tokyo
Yokyo
Yamashita
Brxne County OPA board members clash over ration applications
A dispute at a Brxne County OPA ration board meeting centered on whether members must file personal applications for gasoline and other rationed goods. C T Gilesen district director cited a new rule requiring self handling of eligibility, prompting resignations and a plan for a seven-member committee to meet him.
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District Opa
Waller McAllister
C. T
Tapy Glesen
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McAllister
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Gilesen
Giesen
Wold
Walter Loughbridge
C. W. Miller
Alex Thomas
Theo Plummer
Jock Suelton
Leo G. Pie
Gene Splees
Gttsen
Boxer
Geisen
Austin
Matesto
San Anlanto
U S Casualties Near Million in War Report
The army has suffered 886,525 losses and the navy 100,564, totaling 996,079 casualties through May 11. The report notes an increase over last week as the figures reflect ongoing war toll data from U S military services.
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Army
Navy
Thousands More Return From War to New York
New York reports a large repatriation as transports carrying 7000 American soldiers arrive at Staten Island. Among the crew are 14000 wounded, with 200 liberated prisoners of war and 4000 others discharged or awaiting reassignment as they depart for homes.
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Ciasi
Staten ‘Sland
Morgenthau Seeks to Halt Tax Evasions
Secretary Morgenthau urged Congress for funds to hire more Treasury field agents to accelerate a widening tax evasion probe. He cited large cash holdings and daily armored truck deposits at restaurants as evidence of possible dishonesty, and said thousands of cases overwhelm current staff.
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Harema
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TNO
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Mergenthau
Treasury
Fifteen War Correspondents Killed on Western Front
On the Western front from D-day to V-E day fifteen correspondents lost their lives while covering events. Supreme Allied headquarters posted the honor roll. At least 29 others were wounded, five captured, and one soldier is missing.
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al- Hedwat
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Pastor Faces Draft Charge Avoids Bond Swearing
Orronce Lee Wallkamper associate pastor of the Gospel of Peace Assembly church at 125 Regent Street faced arraignment on a charge of violating the Selective Service Act by refusing to take the oath of allegiance and participate in induction. Bondsmen balked at swearing ownership of property. Judge A V Knight allowed Wallkamper release on his own recognizance after the pastor and friends declined to swear. The case was adjourned for further proceedings.
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Gospel of Peace Assembly
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Wallkamper
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Nolkarper
Allen Babbiet
Thompson Place
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