Fall of Rome Now Expected Any Day
London May 30 The third 2000 plane American air armada swept over Germany France and the low countries blasting factories rail centers and air bases. Simultaneously another armada moved from Italy toward Hitler's fortress. Berlin says three air battles rage over central Germany and the Alps. RAF Mosquitos attacked Hannover with no losses. USAAF reports 68 enemy planes down yesterday in Austria with 20 US bombers and 14 others lost. USAAF and British reports claim heavy losses on both sides.
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More Rigid Rationing Expected Says OPA Chief
Washington May 30 Charles F Phillips new OPA rationing chief says the United States is moving toward more rigid rationing rather than relief. R. R. Gebo of Anchorage is staying at the Baranof while in town.
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Censoring the Mail Debated by Government Agencies
Washington reports back room talk on intercepts of all U S mail with foreign countries. Byron Price reportedly reluctant to open mail. 21 agencies voting 9 to 9 for and against continuing intercepts until victory over Germany, then only against Japan. Three agencies noncommittal. Read more on page four.
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Dies Committee Is Doomed Marked For Discard
Washington May 30 The long famed Dies committee to investigate un American activities may be abolished as speculation grows over Mart in Dies withdrawal from the Texas second district race The report notes the committee has dominated headlines for six years and debates whether a new drive will erase its power and influence in Congress The piece mentions potential peti tions to draft Dies or preserve the committee and cites Starnes opposition to labor and the Alabama district shift as factors in the fading prospects of the panel
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Yanks Close On Mokmer Airdrome In New Guinea Fight
May 30 report says American forces advanced over half a mile toward Mokmer airdrome near Biak, with MacArthur noting mounting resistance and a peak assault anticipated. Sixth Army veterans held a height overlooking Maffin Bay airfield opposite Wadke Island as Australians pushed along the coast toward Bunabun.
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Revolution in Ecuador sparks upheaval near border
Quito reports a revolutionary outbreak among military and civilian factions aligned with exiled former president Velasco Ibarra. The movement follows a heated presidential campaign with elections set for June 2 and 3, heightening tensions along the Ecuador Colombia border.
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Barbara Douglas Weds Lt William Arnold Planned June 10
Invitations have been sent out for the wedding of Barbara Douglas and Lt William Arnold on June 10. Barbara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Douglas of Santa Monica and Lt Arnold is the son of General H H Arnold, commander of the U S Army Air Forces. Douglas Aircraft Company president Donald W Douglas is noted.
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Supreme Court to Adjourn for Summer Months
Washington May 30 The United States Supreme Court decided seven of fourteen pending cases and said it will meet again next Monday before adjournment for the summer. The term yielded wartime powers rulings and showed growing discord among justices in secondary decisions.
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Government Employees Are Given Rebuke
Government employees, including those at the Education Department, are rebuked as the administration reassesses calls for larger appropriations. The report notes friction over spending priorities and hints at political pressures shaping budget requests.
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Hull ready to discuss peace plan with allies
Washington May 30 Cor dell Hull announced the US is prepared to discuss a permanent peace agency with Russia Great Britain and China after five Senate committee meetings The plan envisions a United Nations council of the Big Four and an assembly of all UN members Officials said the secretary will invite Russia Britain and China to begin informal talks in Washington for a world security organization and set an early conference date
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101 Tons of Bombs Hit Ponape Base in New Raid
Admiral Nimitz announces the heaviest U S aerial unit of the war on Ponape, 440 miles east of Truk, bombing the Japanese base for the 24th time this month. Ten tons dropped on Ponape while other raiders hit Watje and attacked other atolls in the Marshalls.
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Chinese Gains in Yun Nan Drive Reach Teng Chung
In Chungking on May 30 Chinese forces exploiting clear weather said to have scored new successes on the Jofty Mamxin trail toward Teng Chung, a main enemy base in Yun Nan Province. They pressed the Salween offensive up steep routes and captured Lengshuikou, 8000 feet high. Stilwell announced American air support and aerial bombing of Teng Chung, Loajal, Chintow, and near Namien Pass as Japanese defenses were attacked.
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Dewey Calls for U S Effort to Prevent Future Wars
In Hershey Pennsylvania on May 30 Gov Thomas E Dewey told a governors meeting that Americans are determined to join in preventing future wars and not sit on the sidelines as observers while war lords plan aggression He warned the people are worried about inefficiencies and bungling on the home front.
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Fifth Army presses toward Rome amid heavy fighting
Fifth Army infantry guns pound German defenses within 16 miles of Rome, with Mark Clark predicting Rome will fall in days. Eighth Army advances through the Sacco Valley capturing Arce and pressing on Frosinone. Americans endure a fierce struggle on the former beachhead front as German tanks attack and anti tank guns hide in groves and ravines.
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Dogs of War Help Bombers Smash Nazis
London reports night after night American Air Force and RAF bombers target fortifications near Ostend guided by native signals. Despite curfews and a census, raids continue with bombs hitting strategic targets when a fleeing beacon lights the coast. A Belgian shepherd used as a night runner was found with a signaling flashlight strapped to his back.
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More Electric Irons To Be Manufactured
Washington May 90 With quotas totaling 76768 electric irons eight additional manufacturers receive production quotas bringing total to 169333 irons Most new quotas go to household models with automatic types dominating About 90 percent of household irons will be automatic and nearly all nonautomatic irons are nonhousehold The 12 previously assigned manufacturers expect about three months to obtain materials and have irons reach retail stores by early fall from Fairbanks C E Glover registered as amended and Baranu of Hotl approximately not sure due to damaged text
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