Yanks Strike Chinen Peninsula In Battle Report
American forces from Archibald Arnold's 7th Infantry Division push into Chinen peninsula facing Japanese mortars and machine guns amid civilian crowds. Front line officers weigh whether remnants can reform. rapid advances noted by air supported units as Japanese fighters retreat toward southern hills.
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Archibald V. Arnold
7Th Infantry
Chinen Peninsula
Chinen
U. S
1St Marine
96Th
James L. Bradley
Tera
Hamizato
Midwest Faces Record Cold Across Region
The Midwest endures a record cold spell with 46 degrees in parts, snow in Minnesota, and a 26 degree low in Tune at 26. Wet and cold conditions extend from Ohio valley to New England while New York and Connecticut report cool totals. The Tittabassee river crest floods highways and damages minor property in central Michigan. Southern states record near normal warmth in the high eighties to low nineties.
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Minnesota
Ohio Valley
New England
Mt. Monadnock
Peterboro
N. H
Connecticut
New York State
Columbus
Indianapolis
Tittabasse River
Michigan
Chinese Close In On Airbases Near Tsinkong and Shaoyang
Chinese forces press toward Liuchow and Shaoyang as Japanese evacuations loom. U S 14th Air Force bombs Liuchow supply depots and anti aircraft positions. The Mars Task Force comprising the 475th Infantry and 124th Dismounted Cavalry has been in China for weeks.
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Tsinkong
Shaoyang
Paoching
Liuchow
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Yellow River
Liang River
Yangtze
Tte
Hengyang
Siaoyang
Changsha
Indo-China
Hankaw
Hongkong
Albert. C. Wedemeyer
Burma
China
U S Seeks Way Out Of Veto Issue Stalemate
The United States and allies debate veto rules for the UN security council. Big Five insist on unanimity for major actions and keep veto power for council discussions and decisions. Moscow opposes a discussion-only veto shift. Hopkins may engage Stalin to break the deadlock.
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U.S
Assembly of All United Nations
Big Five
The
World Organization
Council
Assembly
Ryeio
Yalta
Security Council
Moscow
Gromyko
United States
Harry Hopkins
Truman
Stalin
Admiral Speaks At AP Meet Here
At the Chesapeake Associated Press Association spring meeting a dinner at Fountain Head Country Club featured Rear Admiral Harold Blaine Miller new Navy Public Relations Officer. He discussed press roles with the fighting man and home front and announced new Navy policies. A navy film followed. Charles H. Miles received a wrist watch from the association for long service. William P. Lave Jr. gave the presentation address. Nearby visits included tours of Fairchild Aviation’s air freighter project and golf in the afternoon. The next meeting will be in Cumberland with John McMullen hosting the Times and News editors.
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Chesapeake Associated Press Association
Fountain Head Country Club
Harold Blaine Miller
U. S. Navy
Miller
Navy Fighting Men
Charles H. Miles
Associated Press
Chesapeake Association
William P. Lave, Jr
Herald- Mail Company
Fountain Head
Fairchild Aviation
Cumberland
John McMullen
The
Times and News
Sub Caught Jap Convoy Anchored As Barb Attacks
The submarine Barb, under Fluckey, moved through rocky waters and attacked a Japanese convoy. Vessels burst into flames with heavy shelling as all ships around erupted and tracers filled the air. The Barb hid among anchored junks to foil pursuers before finally submerging. The date and location of the attack were not disclosed.
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Earb
Fluckey
Navy
Japs Plan Strat Balloons For Large Scale Attacks
A Singapore dated dispatch states Japan will launch large scale balloon bomb attacks using airmen guided balloons. The piece notes balloon bombs as a unique Japanese origin, signaling significant wartime strategy once experimental results are confirmed.
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Singapore
Japan
Balloons From Japan Target U S Mainland Claims
Nakajima criticizes US disclosures on balloon bombing impact while Domei notes propaganda chief's claim that balloons fly above 15 000 meters, evading interceptors, and take about 100 hours to reach the United States, suggesting substantial havoc in the enemy country.
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Japan
Nakajima
United States
Grim Fight On Subs Revealed In Gulf Battle
The British tanker Empire Gem carrying 10 600 tons of gasoline exploded after being hit as the Gulf battle opened February 19 1942 off Florida. Two torpedoes struck the Pan Massachusetts killing 20 and wounding 10. Navy actions and Allied air and ground forces increased coastal defense with gains at Hatteras and Pape Field.
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Atlanta
Carolina
Florida
Navy
Gulf
Gulf Sea Frontier Command
Hatteras
Pape Field
Army Air Arm
Clark Fined $1000 By Court and Indicted Thief Roundup
Clark is fined $1000 by court after assault charge on his wife. William P. Jacobs charged with larceny. Catherine Neville and Gloria Van Wicker, with the Lightner girl, receive 18 months in the State Reformatory for Women for thefts from stores. Other defendants, Glenn Austin Green Roy C. Walker Norman Adams and Charles Watts, colored, receive 18 months for larceny or robbery, with sentences to the Penal Farm and indeterminate up to 18 months.
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Max Turner
Herbert Clark
Auto Tax Stamps On Sale June 9
Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson and Allen H. Mumma deputy in charge announced the new six dollar auto tax stamp will go on sale Saturday June 9. Stamps are available at the Internal Revenue cashier on the Post Office second floor or at regular Post Office stamp windows. The stamp must be purchased and affixed to all motor vehicles on or before July 1 if the vehicles are to be used after that date.
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Thomas M. Simpson
Allen H. Mumma
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Office
Tension in Syria Surges as British Leaders Eye Commons Statement
London reports flag rising in the Levant as Britain maintains troops to guard French barracks in Damascus. De Gaulle proposes an Arab conference, while Damascus warns Britain and France of escalating danger and Syria breaks relations with Paris. Indemnity talks via an international committee are proposed.
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London
the Mail
Churchill
House of Commons
Syria
Damascus
Levant
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
France
Damasca
Kuneitra
Hama
Deraa
Soueida
Jamil Mardam Bey
Damacus
Maryland Prison Riot Triggers State Probe
A riot at the Maryland House of Correction in Jessups left 16 inmates shot, three guards plus a state trooper injured, and heavy property damage. Gov. OConnor ordered a State Board of Correction inquiry into causes and ring leaders while paroling inmates’ cases were halted.
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Jessups
Maryland House of Correction
State Board of Correction
O’conor
House of Correction
Chester Bowles
Price Administration
Firemen to Meet Tonight at Western Enterprise
The Western Enterprise Fire Company holds its regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. A note on cooking advises salting the broiled side of meat just before turning to prevent loss of juice.
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Western Enterprise Fire Company
Report No Sugar Here For Week
The sugar rationing halt for canning lasts beyond May 31 causing protests from late applicants. The local Ration Board says it bears no responsibility for the pause and cites Baltimore OPA orders due to alleged black market activity. No local black market evidence found. applications remain accepted but actions paused pending State OPA guidance.
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Ration Board
Baltimore
OPA
Washington County
State
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