Japanese Soldiers Reported Perished by Own Orders
Headquarters in Manila quote an official statement finding that most of the 82 012 Japanese in the Philippines campaign died or were killed by their comrades on orders from their officers. Records cite executions and mass suicides in Luzon and other areas, with commanders directing those slightly hurt to die and sick soldiers to carry rations before mass passing.
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Senate hearings on United Nations charter begin in midweek
Senators Connally and Vandenberg return to Washington for free hearings on the United Nations charter. The Big Three meet in Berlin to discuss Europe as Stettinius prepares to depart for Germany. Truman hopes to have ratification in hand, while opposition grows. Page 2, Column 6.
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RAF Sinks or Damages Ships in Gulf of Siam Action
The Air Ministry reports 20 ships 1ON sunk or damaged in the Gulf of Siam Malaya and between Thailand and French naval zones. Big Sunderland and Liberator aircraft spearhead the attack with forward mobile forces aiding the operation.
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Thailand
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Weather outlook for Syracuse area with warmer temps
The Weather Bureau forecasts a warmer night and a high around 77 on Friday. Sunset is 5 27 and record highs 38 in 1907 and 40 in 1918 are noted. Relative humidity near 62 at 8 30 PM with mild evening conditions.
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Syracuse Area
Belgium's monarchy crisis nears showdown in Brussels
Belgium faces a looming cabinet crisis as King Leopold struggles to form a government. Reports say talks in Salzburg shape Brussels verdict while Communist Party leader Marteaux warns of possible civil unrest even if the King quits. Former premier Van Zeeland reportedly approached by the King, a move Marteaux rejects.
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Salzburg
Communist Party
Albert Marteaux
Marteaux
Ganshof van den Meersch
Belgian Senate
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Barnaby comes to the Herald Journal Comics
Crockett Johnson's new high IQ comic Barnaby debuts Monday featuring a bespectacled ghost a talking dog an invisible kibitzer and a pink winged fairy god father. The adventures promise delight for readers of all ages in the Herald Journal.
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Barnaby
Army to cut meat purchases to aid civilian supply
The Army will sharply reduce its meat purchases for the next 60 days to free supplies for civilians. Informed sources say the move follows a reexamination of the meat supply, aiming to relieve shortages in the civilian market and is part of broader wartime measures.
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Washington
War bond statement from U S Army surgeon general
Maj General Norman T Kirk urges payroll savers to buy war bonds, arguing funds support weapon superiority and medical aid lowering casualties. Frederick W Parsons of New York City is renamed to another four year term on the State Commission of Pensions by Gov Dewey.
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Norman T. Kirk
U. S. Army
Albany GP
Frederick W. Parsons
New York City
State Commission of Pensions
Dewey
Tath (Okie) Division
San Juan
U. S. Sixth Army
Aparri
Carch
OPA Sets Maximum Prices for Strip Rubber Sales
The OPA fixed price ceilings for all strip rubber sales to curb charges. Effective June 28 the ceilings range from 93.7 cents to 3.20 dollars per pound and cover neoprene or Buna SYN based products. Manufacturers use strip rubber in bathing soap baby chants and dish covers.
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Washington
OPA
Soviet Army Moves to Demobilize Millions in 13 Age Groups
The 12th session of the Supreme Soviet opened with a proposal to demobilize the Red Army on a scale reaching millions in 13 age classes by year end. Chief of Staff Alexei Antonov announced the plan, Stalin attended, with Zhukov and Konev present as Gen Antonov urged a military posture in line with Russia’s stature.
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Supreme Soviet
Red Army
Alexei Antonov
Antonov
Stalin
Kremlin
Georgi K. Zhukov
Berlin
Ivan SS. Konev
First Ukrainian
White Queen traders in New Guinea aid rescued trio
In the Shangri La valley 156 miles southwest of Hollandia natives trade with Miss Margaret Hastings, rescued Army airmen, and a paratroop party after a May 13 plane crash killed 20. Capt Cecil Walters reports the locals averse to buzzed planes yet eager for sea shells and pork from seven pigs kept at camp.
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New Guinea
Hidden Valley
Wac Corp
Margaret Hastings
Owego
N.Y
Miss Hastings
Cecil Watters
Walters
Oranje Mountains
Allies Will Back Polish Regime
London officials said Britain will recognize Poland’s unity government as soon as it is constituted and will support unfettered elections. A Moscow–led broadened government talks outcome is awaited, with Western Allied recognition contingent on free elections and a stable Warsaw administration. The United States and Britain foresee early moves, though practical timing may stretch to autumn.
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Foreign Office
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Satz
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Warsaw
Poland
Mm Waneaanen
Aiescow
Polish Unity Conference
Arciszewski
Iithdraw
Russia
Pacific Fronts Fighter Planes Lash Nippon From Okinawa Iwo Jima
American air power pounds Japan after a record series of raids from Okinawa and Iwo Jima as U S forces prepare for a China coast landing in a wider push toward the mainland. Allied troops and guerrillas seal off Luzon in a broad Southeast Asia operation.
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Okinawa
Iwo
Iwo Jima
Japan
U.S
Seizing cave hideout in Okinawa Japan general hunted
Allied forces on Okinawa pursue a Japanese general rumored to be hiding in a vast cave system. Heavy mortar fire has failed to breach the cave as troops conduct a wide manhunt around crags and hills.
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Guam
Okinawa
Seventh Division
Crass
Hirohito May Use Imperial Authority If Japan’s Crisis Deepens
An unidentified Tokyo radio commentator suggested Hirohito could invoke imperial supreme authority if the crisis worsens, a move beyond Suzuki cabinet powers enacted by the Imperial Diet. Reportedly Tokyo's “virtue alio” warns such power would override existing news and parental authority, and civilian volunteer corps are active in all 35 wards. The War Ministry has created two new army districts, expanding to eight districts for defense against American landings.
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Rosae Sera
Alio
Edhs
ESO
Japanese War Ministry
Shiroku
Honshu
Nyushin
Chugexu
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MacArthur Denies He Fired Eisenhower in Philippines
In Manila Gen. Douglas MacArthur rejects claims he fired Dwight D. Eisenhower as his chief of staff before the war. He states Eisenhower served under him 1935 to 1939 and received a second four year tour by special application, released with reluctance.
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Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Philippines
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Drew Pearson
MacaArthur
Italian General Reported Hissing
The Italian War Ministry disclosed Gen Giacomo Carboni has disappeared during a military inquiry six months ago. Carboni, suspended Sept 16 1934 with Gen Mario Roatta and two others, advised Badoglio that cooperation with airborne Allied units would be impossible due to lack of munitions and fuel and German control of air bases near Rome.
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Rome
Italian War Ministry
Giacomo Carboni
Carboni
Mario Roatta
Thetalian Army
Italy
Pietro Badoglio
Clarke Takes Command of Fourth Armored Division
Brig. Gen. Bruce Clarke of Syracuse New York has assumed command of the Fourth Armored Division, succeeding Maj. Gen. William G. Hoge, announced by supreme headquarters. Clarke previously served as deputy commander of the Seventh Armored Division.
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Paris CP
Bruce Clarke
Syracuse
N. Y
Seventh Armored Division
Fourth Armored Division
William G. Hoge
Supreme Headquarters
Central District 7th War Loan Totals To Date
Central district quota 26,300.60 dollars. Sales to date 24,306,837 dollars. Percent of quota 38 percent. Onondaga County quota 3,785,000 dollars. Sales to date 5,199,446 dollars. Percent of quota 39 percent. Central District includes nine counties.
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Lane Central
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