Japs Admit Death by Own Action Tactics Fail
On Okinawa cut off area near Naha airfield, Maj. Gen. Lemuel Shepherd Jr. reports 6th Marine Division findings of wrecked Japanese planes as the airbase regains use. Marines advance from Naha harbor toward a junction with Del Valle's 1st Marine Division, preparing the harbor for American use.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Commentque
Vern Haugland
Lemuel C. Shepherd
6Th Marine Division
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Nake
Formosa
Philippines
East Indies
South China
Malays
Naha Harbor
Pedro A. del Valle
P T A Opposes Peacetime Draft Debate Continues
Mrs Hastings argues against peacetime draft claiming millions in the armed forces or preparing for war could be mobilized quickly if another war arises. She questions fear and urges a forward looking, united effort for peace rather than reversing long held beliefs.
Medley Murder Case Heads Toward Jury
The murder charge against Joseph Medley in the death of Nancy Boyer headed toward jury deliberation. Defense rebuttals and the judge's instructions remained as a three-woman nine-man jury considered the case. Prosecutor Maher reenacted the slaying to sum up government charges that Medley, an escaped convict, robbed the divorcee after a poker party in her fashionable apartment on March 6.
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Washington
Joseph Medley
Nancy Boyer
Denny Hughes
John W. Fihelly
T. Alan Goldsborough
U. S
Daniel B.maher
Medley
Michigan
Ledger Clue Hints at Murder Case In Langford tale
Police say Mrs. Langford, a Bridge club regular, lost about 400 dollars a month and hosted games at her Park Avenue apartment after the club raid. Detectives, after an hour and a half of questioning, said we have clues but gave no details. She claims two unidentified men spoke to her about Rafael Diaz before her husband was shot in the foyer Monday night.
Navy's FDR Jr Returns From 78 Days At Sea
Lt Comdr Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr arrives in Guam after 78 days aboard a destroyer escort during the Okinawa campaign. He plans to report to the Navy War College. He notes ships endured nonstop engine operation and scarce fresh food while some crew members suffered boils. The escort force protected jeep carriers whose pilots are praised as naval aviation’s unsung heroes. Roosevelt credits the fliers and says his duty was to rescue them at sea.
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Guam
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Okinawa
Roosevelt
States
Navy War College
Bomb Raids Against Osaka Fire Upping War Efforts
Allied B-29s raid Osaka for a second time in a week targeting munitions plants while spreading propaganda over Kagoshima. Osaka sustains major destruction, joining Tokyo’s fate as Yokohama’s port area nears total ruin amid renewed aerial pressure.
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Okinawa
Kyushu
Tokyo
Kagoshima
Osaka
Sky Giants
Navy Officer Among Accused
The editor of Amerasia and author Mark Julius Gayn and two others were arraigned in New York on charges connected to passing confidential data. FBI said data removed from government files was turned over to Jaffe at meetings in Washington and New York and some information appeared in Amerasia Magazine. Bail set at 10000 each. cases adjourned to June 20 and June 14 respectively. potential penalties include up to two years in prison and a 19000 dollar fine.
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Amerasia
Western Pacific
Japan
India
Mark Julius Gayn
Mark Ginsbourg
FBI
Russia
China
Manchuria
New York
U. S
John F. X. McGahey
Gayn
Roth
Larsen
Service
Washington
Needham
Turnage
State
Navy Departments
Jaffe
Amerasia Magazine
Bureau
Isle Hopping is About Over in the Pacific War
The report describes Allied push toward Japan with forces in Okinawa and Iwo Jima ready to strike. It notes Japanese strongholds at Honk Kong Swatow and Haiphong under French Indo China influence and China’s advances toward Hong Wong as potential landing zones.
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Honk Kong
Swatow
Haiphong Jin
Indo- China
Okinawa
Iwo
Germany
Europe
China
Foechaw
Hong Wong
Hong Kong
Landon Urges Unity End Loose Talk On Russia
Reporter quotes James R. Landon urging unity and warning against stereotyping Russians. He outlines five foreign affairs facts noting global hostility to Russia, fears of imperialist Russia, mutual distrust, demand for American investment, and Europe’s wartime confusion. He says the U S must avoid joining any anti Russia coalition to secure lasting peace.
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Russia
Landon
Europe
United States
Great Britain
China
Juicy Steaks to Fade From Restaurants Under New Ration
Washington June 7 Price Administrator Bowles announced July and August will see food allotments cut for most restaurants and hotels by 20 percent in meats fats. Restaurants under the ceiling cannot offer heavy meat services daily, forcing steak houses to shift to meatless meals and retool menus.
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Washington
Price
Chester Bowles
Police Halt Potomac Ave Bus Hold Up
A frantic call to Potomac avenue Police Headquarters reported a bus held up in the 700 block. Acting Desk Clerk John Draper sent alerts and officers arrived with revolvers drawn. Passengers mostly exited. the so called hold up was by a slightly intoxicated rider objecting to the driver looping around with many people aboard.
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Potomac Avenue
John Draper
Draper
Sellman
Truman Commutes Death Sentence for Kidnapper
President Truman today commuted the death sentence of Thomas H. Robinson Jr. a Louisville society matron's kidnapper from execution in the electric chair to life imprisonment. The Justice Department cited a change in Attorney General Francis Biddle's clemency recommendation and a letter outlining his reasons.
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Washington
Truman
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Louisville, Ky
Lfe
Justice Department
Francis Biddle
Department
Biddle
Trumar
American POW Beamesderfer Repatriated After Amusing Amish Tale
A POW recounts to a Philadelphia nurse the Amish customs learned during ten days in France and England. Camp officials verify his identity, renaming him Beamesderfer. After eighty days, an officer proclaims him "an American at last."
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Beamsderfer
France
Beamesderfer
England
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Washington
Norment Leads Washington County Ministerial Association
The Rev. Dr. William M. Norment of First Christian Church was elected president of the Washington County Ministerial Association at a Mt Nebo United Brethren Church dinner. He succeeds Rev. W J Dice. Paul V Helm of Boonsboro was named vice president, Raymond Miller of Funkstown Lutheran elected secretary treasurer, succeeding Rev. G Aubrey Young. Open discussion covered forming a county Christian laymen group with local churches, to meet June 10 at the Hagerstown YMCA.
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William M. Norment
First Christian Church
Washington County
Uniform News Of Our Men And Women Continued
A continuation notes Cpl Galor Jones son of Mrs Marion Jones 19 East Franklin street in India on V E Day and celebrating the fall of Germany by helping burn an effigy of Hitler. He has served in the Air Force 244 years 16 months with overseas time.
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Cpl
Galor Jones
Marion Jones
East Franklin Street
India
Germany
Hitler
Air Force
Housing Dearth Hits Families in Hagestown
Families with servicemen struggle as dwellings are in disrepair and rents soar. Wives forced to beg for aid at Red Cross as Hagertown faces housing shortages for children and families, calling for a project to provide decent, affordable rentals.
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Red Cross
Hagerstown
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