Great Osaka Yokohama raids devastate Japanese industry
Great waves of Superforts hit Osaka burning factories and harbor facilities as Yokohama and other war centers suffered heavy damage. B-29s targeted dural plants, shipyards, power stations, rail hubs, and Sumitomo works amid a daylight assault supported by Mustang escorts.
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Robin Coons
Guam
Osaka
Japan
Bomber Command
Yokohama
Iwo Jima
Sumitomo
Tokyo
Amagasaki
Talmadge M. Huth
Enterprise
Ala
Heath
Honshu
Curtis E. Lemay
21St Bomber Command
Hironshu
Shin Yodo River
Customs House
Municipal Harbor Department
Amendment Proposal Lost Amid Clash in Syria Lebanon
French troops will remain in their positions and cease fire order issued as Britain and the United States seek mediation. London reports say Churchill and Truman push for a London conference to settle Syria and Lebanon demands for independence and safeguarded communications while fighting subsides.
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Associated Press
London
France
Churchill
Syria
Paris
Truman
United States
Britain
Lebanon
Beyrouth
Damascus
Middle East
Bernard C. Paget
Oders
Anthony Helen
House of Commons
Eden
Christian Vineau
Jacques Soustelle
O’brien
Georgia Adjourns Special Session Amid Tax Fight
Georgia lawmakers adjourned after a four day special session without passage of a gasoline tax exemption for agricultural use. The dispute centered on a six cent per gallon levy and a gubernatorial succession amendment, with leaders aiming to finish matters next January.
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Solons
Truman sets plan to double army size in Pacific war effort
President Truman told Congress the U S army in the Pacific will grow to about 7 000 000, more than doubling the present force, with aims to deliver heavy blows and finish the Japanese war. He cited naval strengths and called for civilians to avoid travel during troop movements while submarines and air bases aid operations.
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Washington
U. S. Army
Pacific
Truman
Europe
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wehrmacht
Luftwaffe
World narrowly escapes in Syria and lesson learned
AP analysis notes near meltdown in Franco-Syrian tensions shows Europe and Mediterranean states are fragile. Britain and United States intervened to halt fighting, signaling readiness for trilateral talks with France. Emphasizes the need for firm action to deter future fires and reassure small nations.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Europe
Mediterranean
Syria
Hardle
Britain
United States
John Bull
Churchill
de Gaulle
Paria
London
France
Maine
America
Moscow
Three Georgia women in extra session clash over governor succession
In Georgia's extra session three women sit in the General Assembly. Rep Mankin argues for reasoned votes while Sen Rainey votes no on the constitutional amendment allowing gubernatorial succession. Rep Guerry is absent. Sen Caldwell's daughter injured in a car crash. The scene includes heated exchanges and a water pass between rivals.
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Ruth Brigham
Atlanta
General Assembly of Georgia
Rep. Mankin
Mankin
Harris
Rebecca L. Rainey
Senate
John B. Guerry
Macon County
House of Representatives
Submarine Heroes Start Pacific War Patrol With First Blood
Lt Cmdr George L Street II leads a Norfolk crew in sinking a Japanese freighter off Pearl Harbor, marking a pivotal opening patrol. The Georgia crew included Donald A Wright of Griffin and Clarence Freeman Leonard of College Park as the submarine earns Navy commendation for a standout early war achievement.
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Cmdr
George L. Street II
Norfolk
Donald A. Wright
Griffin, Ga
Clarence Fe. Meonard
College Park
Navy
Georgia Senate votes sine die adjournment amid tax bill delay
In Atlanta on June 1 the Georgia senate adjourned sine die by a 23 to 16 vote without acting on a House approved measure to exempt farmers from four cents of the six cent state gasoline tax. The House recessed awaiting senate action and did not promptly reconvene.
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House
Senate
Roy .V. Harris
Atlanta
Georgia Senate
Arnall Brands Harris Statement False Involving Campaign Funds
Governor Arnall called Harris statement a mis statement of fact and an untruth about campaign money for Arnall's election. Harris accused funds from the same corporations he attacks but did not specify amounts. The exchange occurs amid a fight over a proposed constitutional amendment to extend the governor's term.
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Atlanta
Hills Arnall
Roy V. Harris
Arnall
Harris
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