Chinese Score Decisively Rout Five Japanese Divisions
Chinese forces under Gen. Hsueh Yueh claimed a decisive victory along the Yangtze, routing five Japanese divisions at Ichang with air support from allied bombers and Chinese fighters. Post-battle reports say over 4,000 Japanese dead by May 27 and a possible encirclement trapping tens of thousands. Allies and Chinese HQ describe a major air victory and advancing ground lines toward Changyang.
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Ichang
Chungking
China
Allied Air Attacks Press Pantelleria Sardinia and Foggia
Allied air forces kept savage pressure on Pantelleria and Sardinia with a third heavy raid on Foggia in four days. Four enemy planes were shot down with two Allied losses. May totals reach 337 Allied planes destroyed, 108 lost, while Foggia airfield endured a large bomb blast and ground destruction. exact figures withheld under policy.
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North Africa
Pantelleria
Sardinia
Italy
Foggia
Air Command
Nazis Afraid To Turn Back on West
London reports indicate Germany fears losing the initiative and may shift to a defensive phase in the Soviet campaign. Berlin’s Dietmar signals lightning tactics, prompting observers to doubt Germany can mount a summer offensive in Russia while facing Western invasion.
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London
Germany
Russia
Reich
Berlin
Kurt Dietmar
Dietmar
Hitler
Moscow
Tunisia
Adolf Hitler
Holiday Costs 234 Lives in Memorial Week End
Nation recalls Memorial day weekend with 234 fatalities, down from 304 last year and far below the 400 peacetime average. Thirty-eight states report 103 traffic deaths, 55 drownings, and 76 in other incidents. California leads with 30 total and 20 traffic deaths. Illinois 25. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York each 15.
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Associated Press
Armed Services
California
General Eubank completes Gowen field inspection
Brig. Gen. E. L. Eubank commander of the second bomber command finished an inspection of Gowen field Boise after a prior visit to Pocatello army air base. The mission reviewed facilities and readiness of aerial operations.
Idaho Creamery Butter Production Rises in April
Boise report shows Idaho creamery butter output totaling 3,100,000 pounds in April, up 250,000 from March and 100,000 above April 1942. American cheese production held at 1,265,000 pounds, steady from March and 100,000 below April 1942.
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Boise
Idaho
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
State Bureau of Dairying
Nazis Start Action on Donets River
Soviet communique says German forces launched two strong counter attacks in the Lishchansk area on the Donets river front last night but were repulsed with heavy losses. Berlin radio claims gains but German high command did not confirm the new positions.
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London
Lishchansk
Donets River
Smolensk
Moscow
Berlin
Japs Striking With Subs In South Pacific
Japanese submarines push a new phase of an offensive against allied shipping routes in the south and southwest Pacific. Tokyo reports 13 ships sunk May 5 to May 24, including five transports, but Allied HQ calls the claim exaggerated and notes only some ships torpedoed in May. The strike marks a shift from warships to cargo vessels, though officials say the campaign has not reached strategic scale.
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South Pacific
South
Southwest Pacific
Pacific
Peterson to Retire as Utah Extension Director
William Peterson, director of the Utah agricultural college extension service since 1924, will retire July 1 and become director emeritus. Co. G. Adney said Peterson will finish current projects then relinquish duties to a new director. Peterson, 69, will serve as extension service consultant after retirement. Potential successors include Seth T. Shaw and W. W. Owens.
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Logan
William Peterson
Utah Agricultural College Extension Service
Board of Trustees
Co. G. Adney
Corinne
Peterson
Adney
Seth T. Shaw
State Agriculture Commission
W. W. Owens
Hitler Spars With Russ On Hot Front
The Russo German front remains highly explosive with both sides preparing for major action. Hitler pursues a cautious gamble as Allied moves near Gibraltar loom, while estimates place 3,000,000 troops in the Russian theatre and Luftwaffe pilot losses weaken Germany.
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Hitler
Russ
DeWitt MacKenzie
Europe
Stalin
Fuehrer
Spain
Gibraltar
Farmers May Fill Needs With Streamlined Orders
The War Production Board orders faster farm supply delivery allowing farmers to buy up to 25 dollars of 178 named items by certifying they are farmers in need. For purchases above the limit a county farm rationing committee may sign a certificate on ordinary paper.
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Washington
War Production Board
Congress
MacArthur Planes Bomb Japanese Base at Lae
Four engined heavies of the Allied air force unloaded 36 tons of bombs on Lae New Guinea yesterday in the war’s largest raid on the stronghold. The communiqué from General MacArthur’s headquarters says damage is believed to be extensive. Anti aircraft fire was heavy but all planes returned.
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Australia
Allied Air Force
Lae
New Guinea
Buna
MacArthur
Axis Meeting Resistance By Neighbors
In Ankara reports say Germany presses Romania for heavier sacrifices of Romanian troops on the Russian front and larger food contributions. Romania resists amid belief Germany may be losing, as Hitler delegates and the German mission in Bucharest push for a third expeditionary force and boosted eastern front reinforcements. The outcome remains doubtful as Ion Antonescu pursues a two sided foreign policy.
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Ankara
Turkey
Germany
Rumania
Hitler
Baron Manfred von Killinger
Russia
Eastern Front
Romania
Ion Antonescu
Army Cleans Up on Attu
Navy reports over 400 Japanese troops killed as three U. S. army columns converge on Chichagof harbor on Attu island. Official communique notes broken organized resistance and ongoing mopping up in barren hills after night actions May 29 to 30.
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Washington
Attu Island
Navy
United States
Chichagof Harbor
North Pacific
Army Liberator
Kiska
Gertrude Cove
Baseball Schedule Note and Game Result Fragments
Partial report shows postponements for Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Boston. Night games listed Detroit vs Philadelphia and Cleveland vs Washington. NL box shows Brooklyn 0 St Louis 0 with pitchers Head Owen Pollet Cooper and hitters Barrett Poland Hallett Lopez. Other lines reference Philadel Chicago New York Cincinnati twilight.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Brooklyn
Owen
Pollet
Cooper
Men Search Reservoir For 4 Bodies
In Island Park reservoir near St. Anthony Idaho searchers looked for four men missing after a fishing boat overturned Sunday. The missing are Herbert Skalep T A Ellison William Stevens and Jerry Nye all from St. Anthony and Aberdeen Idaho. Choppy water hindered dragging and no bodies were found as of press time.
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ST. Anthony
Idaho
Island Park Reservoir
Edwin C. Hill
Herbert O. Skalep
Fremont County
Italy reshuffles high command amid wartime changes
Berlin radio reported from Rome that Gen Ezio Rosi was relieved as chief of staff and named commander of an army group. Gen Mario Roatta, briefly replaced in 1942, retook chief of staff, while Gen Alfred Guzzoni was made commander of another army group as Mussolini reshuffles government and party.
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Associated Press
Ezio Rosi
Berlin
Rome
Mario Roatta
Vittorio Ambrosio
Alfred Guzzoni
Mussolini
Fascist Party
Logging Changes LEWISTON Deluxe Log Driving Camp Shift
Potlatch Forests crews, after a month on a 120 mile Clearwater River drive, are housed in an Orofino hotel due to high water. Assistant manager E. C. Rettig notes it may be the first time log drivers stay in a hotel rather than wannigans as conditions force a new setup.
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Lewiston
Potlatch Forests, Inc
Orofino
E. C. Rettig
Woods Operations
Clearwater River
Two Admit Guilty In Cattle Rustling Case
R E F Paquin and R F Parsons of Nampa pleaded guilty to cattle rustling and were sentenced by District Judge Charles E Winstead to prison terms from 1 to 14 years. The judge commuted to six months in Owyhee county jail at Murphy and then to 60 days if they entered the armed services. They allegedly butchered a cow belonging to Joe Nettleton in Owyhee county last December. both were free on bonds.
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Boise
R. EF. Paquin
R. F. Parsons
Nampa
Charles E. Winstead
Winstead
Owyhee County
Murphy
Armed Services
Joe Nettleton
Bottolfsen Named to Postwar Advisory Council
Governor Bottolfsen is appointed to the Republican postwar advisory council by National Republican Chairman Harrison E. Spangler. He is among 24 governors named to the committee.
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Boise
Bottolfsen
National Republican
Harrison E. Spangler
Idahoan Dies in Action
Washington dispatch announces Navy death of Floyd Leonard Koontz of Lewiston while serving aboard U S Navy forces. He is the son of Mrs Alma Bertha Koontz of Lewiston.
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Washington
Floyd Leonard Koontz
U. S. Navy
Lewiston
Navy
Alma Bertha Koontz
Police Probe Sabotage on Rails Near Fort William
Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigated an ambush on the Montreal Vancouver flyer line. Section man Andrew Kosluk, 50, was shot in the shoulder while replacement spikes were being removed from about 50 feet of track.
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Fort William
Ontario
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canadian Pacific Railway
Andrew Kosluk
House Approves Pay As You Go Tax Plan Amid Debate
The House passed a 20 percent withholding plan that would forgive 75 to 100 percent of one year's taxes for individuals and shift 40 million taxpayers to a current payment basis. Taxpayers would pay via quarterly installments and a final 1943 return due March 15, with withholding treated as deductions from pay rather than a new tax.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Senate Rejects Danaher Amendment on Reciprocal Trade
The Senate voted 51 to 33 to reject an amendment by Senator Danaher to allow termination of trade agreements six months after the war ends. The defeat clears the way for Senator O Mahoney to push a measure requiring congressional approval before agreements become operative, or for a joint resolution with presidential signature or veto override to halt them.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Danaher R-Conn
Finance Committee
O'Mahoney
Northeast gas coupons cut to two gallons under ban
The Office of Price Administration lowered the value of all B and C gasoline coupons in the northeast states under a nonessential driving ban from three to two gallons. The change takes effect at midnight. Basic A coupons retain three gallons. overall weekly average remains about 14 gallons.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Lewis UMW Ignoring FDR Orders Sparks Nationwide Coal Walkout
President Roosevelt warned a nation-wide coal strike could not be tolerated as John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers kept most workers from government-controlled pits. About half a million UMW members stayed away, with some mines still running by nonunion or independent crews while maintenance continued at others. Portals to production halted across soft and hard coal fields, except in Pittsburg Kansas where a 10-man crew remained at work amid stalled talks on portal-to-portal pay. The White House offered no comment as negotiations resumed May 2.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
United Workers
Lewis’ Union
UMW
AFL Progressive Mine Workers Union
Pittsburg
Kan
Field
Lewis
Stumbling Black
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Cattle Supplies May Meet Demand Says Official
Grover B. Hill, assistant secretary of agriculture, told Wyoming Stock growers that the nation has ample cattle hogs poultry and dairy output with record milk, butter and cheese production. He warned of potential feed shortages and urged increased planting while exploring imports. Meat rationing shows signs of improvement though concerns persist.
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Lusk
Wyo
Grover B. Hill
Wyoming Stocks Growers’ Association
Hill
Knights Elect BO'SE State Deputy of Idaho Grand Council
Leick of Boise was elected state deputy at the Knights of Columbus Idaho grand council meeting. Other officers named include Ed Vileneneuve of Nampa as secretary and Day Hay of Salem Oregon as insurance representative from the supreme council who was a featured speaker.
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Bo'se
P. A. Leick
Boise
Idaho Grand Council
Knights of Columbus
Ed Vileleneuve
Nampa
Day Hay
Salem
Ore
Supreme Council
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Changyang
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Donets
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France
Western
Red Army
Luftwaffe
Frank J. O'Brien
Attu
American Association
R.H.E
Pittsburgh
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Poland
Hallett
Lopez
Philadel
Cincinnati
Twilight
Aberdeen
Island Park
Idahoan
Fdr
Knights
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