Jap Naval Staff Man Ends Life
New York reports the Japanese navy says Vice Admiral Tskijo Onishi, chief of the navy general staff, committed suicide. He led the Special Attack Corps from May 29 and was commander of naval forces. Tokyo radio quoted a message from Onishi seeking to ease the pain of former subordinates and their families.
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Japanese naval air leader Onishi commits suicide in Philippines
Onishi, a top Japanese naval air commander, used his official residence to record a farewell message to his men and subordinates as American operations continued in the Philippines. Reports say he died by his own hand, following other high officials’ suicides after Japan’s surrender.
Huge Rocket Powder Plant In Operation Charlestown Indiana
A massive Ordnance Arsenal plant near Charlestown Indiana across the Ohio River from Louisville Kentucky has begun full scale operations. Army officials say eighth of capacity in production with 3,000 to 6,000 workers expected by December. The facility covers 13,000 acres with 106 buildings and uses rocket powder made from a mast capable of high explosive energy. Safety protocols include segregated work areas and reinforced structures to limit blast effects.
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Ind
Indiana
Army
Ohio River
Louisville
Indiana Ordnance Plant
Ordnance Corps
Hazare
Charlestown Arsenal
Army of BL du Pont de Nemours & Co
Sampan Fleet Aids China's Supply Effort In War
A China theater effort organizes a 509 sampan flotilla to move rice cement and fuel amid scarce rail and road transport. Led by Lt William R L Andrews and T/4 George M Ditlow with Swedish expert K George Sodabom the fleet relies on salvaged motors and reconditioned vessels provided by the Chinese Navy.
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China
Mongolia
China Theater
William RL Andrews
High Paint
N.C
George M. Ditlow
Lemar
K. George
Sodabom
Carl G. Sodabom
Los Angeles
Cal.y
Yuck
South
Hunan
Cpl
Arthur L. Bradstreet
Boston
Cpt
Chang L. Hum
Dover
Tenn
Sampah
SO. S
S.G
Playground Activities Highlight Week at Local Parks
At Beman and Kinloch Park playgrounds a busy week featured a costume show on Tuesday with ribbon prizes, a Thursday story hour, crafts display, and a talent show led by Miss O'Brien. A 40 18 basketball win for Beman Park, baby contest planned, and weekly monitor lists. Frear Park includes a peanut hunt, pet show, and nature hike with upcoming auditions for a talent show. State College Pennsylvania notes a postwar educational planning booklet for service members.
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Mise O'Brien
Ellen McGrane
Hazel Wit Ibeck
Rosiare
Beman Park
Pete Torrisi
Henry Belaski
Gene Beahan
Bodbeguan
Hoffmeister
Munston
Woody Witbeck
Whisker” Dundon
Kinloch Park
Miss O'Brien
Shirley Cannes
Billy McGuier
Janet Poland
Tommy MecGuier
Clare Gatlager
David Lang
Frear Park Playground
Frear Park
Wweek
Ann Terper
Joan Holleran
Ann Ryan
Dianne Shields
Janet Moore
Phinius
Foppe
Explosion kills five in Rotterdam celebration incident
London dispatch reports a skyrocket explosion aboard two British warships moored at Rotterdam killed five men and wounded 71 during a victory celebration when the rocket landed in a ammunition case aboard the vessel.
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London
INS
Netherlands
Carsons
Rotterdam
3 000 U S Flyers Lost In Superforts
General Spainz disclosed yesterday that B 29s lost over 3 000 American flyers in combat with Japan during the Marianas operations. Navy rescues reduced losses, while the Japanese produced heavy destruction of industry. The air war included 59 Japanese cities hit hard, with several major targets heavily damaged.
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Spainz
Japan
SS Army
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Fukui
Hitachi
Takametsu
Kuwanu
Himeji
Marianas
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Dichis
Kenshe
Evemt
Okinawa
Iwo
Britain Back at Work After V J Day Festivities
London resumes normal occupations as Britain ends two day V J holidays following five days of jubilation. The nation returns to work after the wartime celebration period, marking a shift from festive public mood to routine.
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Britain
London
Food and Transport Crisis Strands Caracas Vehicles
Venezuelan capital faces a transport breakdown as tire and spare parts shortages halt buses trams and cars. Officials attempt relief by reassigning routes and expanding standing room while fares rise and food prices follow suit due to slowed freight and limited trucking from the interior.
Petain Receives Life Prison Term in Trial
A French court condemns Marshal Philippe Pétain of the Vichy regime to life in prison. The trial heard from former premiers and generals, with Pierre Laval described as Pétain’s “evil genius.” Laval and Weygand face separate trials as the jury, drawn from parliament and resistance groups, rendered its verdict. Pétain’s imprisonment is to be at the fortress on Ile Ste Marguerite near Cannes, with his wife likely to join him.
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Spenetal
Ife Tm
Are Rigi
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Seah
Geratacs Werriig
Priain
Paul Reysiaud
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Edouard Herriot
Leon Blim
Dettourice Petaic
Germany
Petain
Maxime Weygood
Pierre Laival
France
Spain
Laval
Weigand
Pertain
Lle Ste. Marguerite
Cannea
Raypoleon
St. Helena
Filipino child soldier in Luzon earns wartime fame
Adone Santiago a 13 year old Private in the Philippine Commonwealth Army is praised for seven kills during guerrilla and regular army service on Luzon. His major fears army standards may bar him, while comrades corroborate his marksmanship and bravery amid harsh wartime conditions. He lost his mother and father to Japanese forces and vows to continue patrolling with enthusiasm.
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Philippines
Adone Santiago
Santiago
Philippine Commonwealth Army
Adone
Filipe
Manila
Sai
Bataan
Terre Hastie
Ind
Adane
Red Cross Girls Land Under Fire
Red Cross workers arrive on Okinawa landing beaches and assist wounded, ferrying three identified volunteers Dorothy Lyman, Mary Lee Ferguson, and others ashore. They set up craft shops for convalescents and maintain home contact for troops, with hospital tent life and duties described alongside casualty details and arrivals among ARC personnel.
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Ihione, Schad
Bikam
Dorothy Lvmian
Easthampton
Mass
Mary Lee Ferguson
Waco
Larough
A. B.C
Red Cross
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Canteen
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New Bedford
Tenth Army
Washington
Jane Howard Smith
St Louis
Mary Frances Badger
Willimette
Hatherine Kilian
San Francisco
Red Cros
Okinawa
Satield
Dorothy Rowbottom
Pittsburg
Dorothy Furrow
Sturgis
Marjorie A. Steith
Los Angeles
Hamill
San Diego
Helen Munro
Takoma Park
Martha Pabst
Reda, V. Frazier
Esther Schumacher
Wiedscield
Ohio
Helen Rovistacek
New York
Fook
Walnut Creek
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Eaton
Ohi Nicholls
Wienita
Kas
Accidental Deaths Decrease On Farms
Farm accident deaths fell about 5 percent from 1943 to 1944 as a National Safety Council analysis cites a lower farm population and fewer farm home, vehicle, and work incidents. Fires destroyed large farm property, while mishandling machinery and stock, falls, and firearms remained main fatal risks.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
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