Kenney Tours Pacific Front as Okinawa Air War Echoes
General Kenney on doorstep of Japan says fighters of the 30 Fighter Group based in Okinawa faced no heavy opposition as Japanese defense concentrated near Kyushu. Major Cella and Lt. Lovell received Distinguished Flying Crosses for service during the Sasebo patrols. Captains Mittelstaedt and Prettinger also cited for valor as fighters probed and stirred enemy air power expectations.
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Fifth Air
Okinawa
George CS. ‘Benney
Japan
Macarthur
New Dines
Moretal
Kyusen St
Nese
Opersti
Dick Cella
East Forty- Belt Stree
New York
Saseboo
Cella
Sesebo
Hyushu
Bhrough
Celle
General Kenney
Sia
35Th Group
Ueu
I! Winteld
Leary Lovell
Summerville
Mass
Robert Mittelstal
Eau Claire
Wis
Henry Prettinger
Floral Park
N. Y
Brazilian Cruiser Bahia Sinks After Explosive Blast
Rio de Janeiro reports the Brazilian cruiser Bahia exploded and sank in northern waters. About 3,150 tons, 406 crew, only 33 saved by American and Brazilian ships. Survivors say a magazine detonated, triggering the disaster.
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Rio de Janeiro
INS
Bahia
Chinese Capture South Guard Pass in Border Drive
Chinese high command announced the capture of South Guard Pass on the China Indo China border and said Japanese forces were retreating toward Dong Dang. The report details Chinese gains across Kwangsi and Hunan provinces, recaptures near Linchow Hengyang and Tanchuk, and neutralizes Japanese coastal forces in southeast China.
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Chungking
South Guard Pass
Chennakawan
China
Indo-China
Dong Dang
Kwangsi
Liuchow
Hunan-Kwangsi
Hengyang
Jung
Lochow
Luchai
Lipchow
Kweilin
High Command
Tanchuk
U.S
Linchow
Tungning
Naening
Suichwan
Tengyun
Tanchuku
West
Abojut
Wuchow
Mosun
Strategic Highway Center
Saipin
Inorthserda
Kweibsien
Acjoy
Amoy
Haiaroen River
Pukien
Roosevelt Ethics and a Family Loan Controversy
A 1945 King Features Syndicate piece questions President Roosevelt's ethics amid rumors of a loan to his son backed by influential figures. It notes defense by supporters while highlighting the role of Eleanor Roosevelt's brother-in-law Hall Roosevelt and the Waite House circle in negotiations. It asks what public officials owe to avoid improper benefits and why.
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Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Hig Secof Commerce
Elliott
Hartford
Barrower
Hall Roosevelt
Mre
Eleanor Rooseveltt
Waite House
Mr. Roosevelt
King Features Syridicate
Parachuting Brothers Serve as Chaplains in Combat Unit
Port Arthur Texas brothers James O Morman and Joe Morman serve as chaplains with the 1st Para Army unit overseas. The captain earned a Bronze Star for Leyte while the sergeant acts as supply chaplain when not in combat. James believes postwar preachers must relate to soldiers, noting atheists may exist in foxholes.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Texas
Aisbor
James
O. Morman
Joe Morman
Savior University
Dereft
Gank
Leyte
Morman
Foxholes
Iniiy
Chaplains Describe Nazi Horrors at Ploetzensee Jails
Berlin priest Father Peter Buchholz, a jail chaplain at Ploetzensee, recalled yesterday the executions of July plot conspirators. He described humiliations, lighting, and cameras as Nazi officials staged death photos, and noted prominent figures like von Hindenburg’s ally and others faced gallows in groups.
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Berlin
Upr
Hev
Peter Buchholz
Ploctzensee
Adolf Hitler
Hittersee
Sealy
Buchholz
Rugte
Poelscher
Father Buchhol
Pyoetzensee
Father Bu Helt
Pastor Boelscher
Genwat von Fenet
Pan Vou Huse
Erich Hoeppner
Oro i Stuelpnagel
Buntg
Aid Siost
Washington
Ated
Poelscler
Father Bueh
Pols
Enrowitz von Wirztehen
Proetzensen
Fuehrer
Father Buehholz
Plosizensee
Kleist
Bradenburg
Russia Dominates Rule In Berlin
The report notes Soviet control edges ahead in Berlin with Joseph Stalin seen as master of administration. American and British zones face unclear borders, while Russians move to supply Berlin indirectly and strip countryside for the city’s needs.
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Russia
Berlin
Pierre 2
Huss International News Service
Bernan
Joseph
Stalin
Rause
Piaz
GI Joe
Ich Ivan
iRussian
Tom
st+ burtan
Berlin Food Crisis and Black Market Roars
The article describes Berlin’s hardship with scarce fats and meat as food stocks run low, causing widespread black market activity and barter. It notes Germans trade gold, jewelry, and watches for food, while theft and robberies rise, and counterfeit Soviet documents are used to rob fellow Germans.
New Helmet Initiative Sparks Public Attention
Traffic officers in major American cities implement a new helmet style with a cool look and comfortable feel. Citizens react to the appearance while officers test and display the gear on patrols.
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State St
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China Theater
Dolly Liang
Zé Center
Armed Forces
Chester J. Barret
Barrett
Concord, Nhs
Army
War Department
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Helen Hacker
Fourth Ave
Nod
North
Troy, N.Y
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Mears
America
Wilson
Bunter-Whson Distilling Co., Inc
Bristol
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