Fifth Army Chief Clark Reports Rome Victory and German Push
London June 5 AP The Naples radio quoted Lt Gen Mark W Clark saying the 14th German Army may be unable to fight. He praised French British American troops for capturing Rome and thanked Gen Ira Eaker for air support. Clark cited 20 000 prisoners and destruction of enemy forces as he declared the Fifth Army’s advance and pursuit urgent.
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Americans Move In Tokyo Says Big Offensive On China
Allied air power grows in the Pacific and China fronts as Tokyo warns of a planned massive offensive against the Allies. In New Guinea and the Kuriles, American and Allied air forces press attacks with ground operations near Biak and Changsha as Tokyo claims looming strategic blows.
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Powerful Fifth Crosses Tiber North of Rome
Allied forces press the pursuit of the German 10th and 14th armies across the Tiber toward northern Italy after capturing Rome. Italian partisans clash with Fascists as liberation cheers rise, while Vatican security tightens and Berlin reports move to Vatican City.
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Capture of Rome signals Allied victory over Nazi forces
The Allied capture of Rome deals a blow to Nazi prestige as German armies retreat northward from the capital. Allied forces fight through to weaken Field Marshal Kesselring's troops while the air force pounds enemy columns. The advance confirms Allied leverage and sets the stage for the final assault on fortress Europe.
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Final drive to extend Stabilization Act opened today
Washington June 5 AP Opening the administration s final drive to extend the price wage stabilization act without substantial change Senator Wagner D NY told the Senate that tampering with living cost controls could disturb morale at home and overseas He cited War Secretary Stimson and the late Navy Secretary Knox agreeing that weakening the program might delay victory and lower civilian and soldier morale House Republicans signaled a challenge to the act when it reaches that chamber Rep Wolcott praised parts of the renewal but faulted its failure to abolish the QPA executive setup that cancels business licenses to deal in ra
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U S Submarines Sink 16 More Japanese Ships
Washington June 5 AP United States submarines destroyed 16 more Japanese ships in Pacific and Far East operations. The fleet now totals 589 ships sunk including one large transport one large cargo vessel seven medium cargo vessels two small cargo vessels four medium cargo transports one small cargo transport and 148 combatant vessels.
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Congress panel reviews violations tied to goods
Rep. Gifford of Massachusetts said he plans changes as a congressional committee examines violations related to the goods in question.
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Fall of Rome Prompted Allied Relief Efforts and Broadcasts
Undersecretary Edward R. Stettinius said measures to relieve Rome's food shortages would be announced soon. Roosevelt planned a 15 minute national broadcast to address the fall of Rome and Allied plans for the city.
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Roosevelt to address nation on Rome fall tonight
President Roosevelt will speak at 8 30 p m eastern war time to discuss the fall of Rome. The address will be carried in a first minute broadcast by the four major networks from Washington.
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Georgia Weather Update Partly cloudy and warm trend
Georgia experiences partly cloudy skies with a warmer day ahead. Tonight and Tuesday turn fair to partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers Tuesday afternoon. Extreme Northwest Florida shows similar patterns with patchy clouds and isolated thunder showers.
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