Doolittle Leaves Europe for New Post to Pacific focus
General James Doolittle relinquishes command of the Eighth Air Force in Europe and heads to Washington for a new assignment amid talk of returning to the Pacific. Maj. Gen. William E. Kepner succeeds him, with the broader shift allocating bomber and Liberator units to the Pacific while keeping some forces in Europe for occupation duties.
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London
James Doolittle
Tokyo
US & Eighth Airforce
Germany
Pacific
U.S. Strategic Airforce
Europe
Doolittle
Washington
Army
Japan
Afr
Nippon
Eighth Airforce
Bell
Marines
Navy
Two Superforts Missing After Nagoya Raid
The United States air offensive against Japan intensified with a massive Nagoya raid, 900000 pounds of bombs dropped on the city. The Twentieth Air Force reported two American planes missing after the mission, while crews on returning missions described heavy fires and extensive destruction despite Japanese interceptors' limited engagement.
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Guam
America
Japan
Nagoya
Twentieth Air Force
Washington
Marianas
Challenzs
Ayers
National League yesterday results and standings recap
Yesterday in the National League New York 6 Chicago 35 in ten innings Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia 4 all games postponed by rain in the American League Eastern League results Albany 4 Utica 3 Williamsport 3 Scranton 4 Wilkes Barre 1 Elusia Only games listed show rain and incomplete scores due to poor legibility.
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New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Albany
Willamsport
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre i. Elusia
Washington GA WPB Boosts Tire Rations 50 Percent
The War Production Board and OPA authorized a 50 percent rise in civilian passenger tire rations for May, bringing total releases to 1.5 million and signaling a similar June increase. Officials warned it won’t meet civilian demand due to backlogs and ongoing reconversion limits. Manufacturers will soon receive more metals with constrained allocation, and civilian production will remain frozen at October to December levels with gradual output gains cited.
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Washington
War Production’ Board
OPA
Firet. Wrb
Vinson
WPE
Germany
Allies in Germany Establish HQ on Ocean Liner Patria
In Flensburg the German liner Patria serves as living quarters and office for Allied headquarters mission. American generals work aboard with Doenitz, Keitel, and Jedli, while nearby U boat and naval facilities anchor German war command. Direct lines connect Eisenhower to Patria and Doenitz.
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Flensburg
Germany
Allied
Kerl Doenitz
Wilhelm Keitel
Gustav Jed
Pattia
Bidek
Nan
Marine
Doonitz
Pitchter
Signal
Eisenhower
Patria
Doenitze
Shat ! Gaission
Deenitz
Prague radio reports arrest of Emil Hocha Quisling
The BBC said last night that Prague radio announced the arrest of Dr. Emil Hocha who was labeled the Creech Quisling by Allied observers. The report framed him as a collaborator tied to wartime propaganda and espionage activities.
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New York
BBC
Prague Radio
Emil Hocha
Creech Quisling
Five Day Coal Quota Imposed by Interior Ickes
Secretary Ickes announced emergency controls on anthracite delivery to 18 eastern states to curb fuel shortages after a three day mine dispute. Retailers wholesalers and dock operators must restrict deliveries to consumers with five days or less of usable solid fuels, with priority for hospitals dairies bakeries and utilities. About 72,000 miners have been idle since May 1 as wage talks stalled between mine operators and the United Mine Workers under John L Lewis.
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Washington
Ickes
Yekes
Deslete
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Fairfax
Artington
Virginia
Alexandria
SFA
United Mine Workers ‘Galion
John ZL. Lewis
Tekes
White House
War Loan Gets Off to Flying Start
The United States launched its 14 billion dollar seventh war loan with optimism as Ted Gamble described a strong start. Payroll deductions totaling 2.5 billion are expected over three months, with labor leaders pledging enthusiastic support. The drive focuses on financing Allied efforts in Europe and Asia, aiming to sustain arms, troops, and broader economic needs.
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Washington
America
Ted Gambie
Hich
Gamble
Treasury
A. H.L
William Green
C. L
Philip Murray
Japan
Pacific
Europe
African Native Finds 770 Carat Diamond
A native worker in Sierra Leone unearthed a 770 carat diamond, arriving in England by plane. Experts rate its color and quality exceptionally fine, placing it among the largest alluvial finds. Only the Cullinan diamond and the Excelsior surpass it in size and value.
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London
England
Sir Jerra Leone
West Africa
Lana
Africa
Early May May Become Pullman Executive
President Roosevelt press secretary Stephen Barly may join the Pullman Company as an executive in Washington after leaving the White House. Early told reporters that a Washington post with the firm was under consideration, though no final decision had been made.
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Washington
Stephen Barly
Pullman Company
White House
Early
Roosevelt
Army Paper Bares 1944 V Bomb Attempt on New York
A Stars and Stripes story, credited to Andy Rooney, claims a November 7 1944 V bomb attempt targeted New York from a German submarine off the Atlantic coast. Navy and Army officials denied corroborating evidence while noting possible Welcom bomb risk along the U S east coast.
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Army
New York
London
aArmy
Stars and Ampes
Washington
Navy Department
Connecticut
Jonas H- Ingram
U. S Atlantic
U. S
Germany
Andy Rooney
Stars and Stripes
Atlantic
Mitchell Field
War Department
Navy
Atlantic Coast
First U Boat Surrenders Off U S Coast
The German submarine U S 53 surrendered to American forces off Cape May after escort by two destroyers. Commander Captain Lt. Tuils Bode and 10 officers with 52 enlisted men, ages 18 to 20, surrendered to Commander J. G. Norfleet. Submarine headed to Fort Miles harbor for examination. crew joked about haircuts as blimps and planes watched.
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Cape May
N. 3
Germany
Ambmarines
Bravines
Tuils Bode
Norfleet
Bertie County
N.C
Delaware Group
Eastern Sea Frontier
Ode
Hamburg
Navy
Fort Biles
Del
General Crerar to Retire From First Canadian Army
General Henry Duncan Crerar commander of the First Canadian Army will retire after his return to Canada probably in August Crerar 57.
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Henry, Duncan
Grenam Cerrar
Canada
Crerar
Nveg Ja Ottara
Reds Claim Over Million Nazis Capture Since V E Day
Moscow announced that more than 1 230 000 Germans surrendered to the Red Army since Germany's unconditional surrender. The Soviet communique credited the information bureau with the exact total and noted 101 generals were captured. The roundup left the total killed or captured at 12 770 000 since the spring offensive began.
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London
Moscow
Red Army
Germany
Ggute
Soviet Information Bureau
Mestow
Czecho-islovakia
von Schoerner
Woebler
Himmiler’s Wife May Be in Allies Custody
Two persons believed to be the wife and daughter of Heinrich Himmler were captured in the Italian Tyrol near the Brenner Pass by the 88th Infantry Division Sunday. U S troops hold them near Brenner Pass with details not yet released.
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Himmiler
U. S
Bren
Heinrich Himmler
Tyrol
Brennner Pass
88Th Infantry
House Appropriations Cuts Truman Budget in First Request
The House Appropriations Committee reduced President Truman’s initial budget recommendations. The omnibus bill totals 1,086,210,237 and rejects the single request for an increased fund. Cuts apply to Labor, FSA, War Manpower, and related treaties, with significant reductions to education and defense training funds.
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Washington (P
Truwman
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
House
Budget Bureau
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Gelat
Office of Education Fund
Truman
Office of Education
Peace City Debate: Prague as UN Seat Favored by Russians
A Philadelphia municipal delegation heads for San Francisco to press Prague as the United Nations seat. Reports say the Soviet Union suggested Prague as capital, while Vienna also appeared in discussions. Czech delegation heard Prague mentioned but had no official instruction.
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San Francisco
Soviet Union
Prague
United Nations’ ' Organization
Philadelphia
New World
Vienna
Iis
Jana
Benzine Mixture Kills Three V E Celebrants in Brooklyn
Police said three Brooklyn porters died after celebrating their new jobs with a homemade drink blending benzine turpentine alcohol a soft drink and water a fourth man who drank the same mixture survived. The menu allegedly came from a basement party at a Brooklyn rabbinical academy where the workers were employed.
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New York
Brooklyn
Polite
Japs Attack Fleet and Balete Pass Captured in Luzon News
Reported offensives across Luzon show Maj. Gen. Mullins advancing toward Santa Se, with MacArthur forces securing Balete Pass as Japanese forces retreat toward northern Luzon. In Mindanao guerrillas seize Cagayan port while Ipo Dai garrison near Manila tightens under American pressure.
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Cagayan Valley
Philippines
Manila
43Rd Infantry Division
Luzon
Mindanao
Cagayan
Misamis Oriental
Berlin Visits Trigger Ousting of Reporters
A string of foreign correspondents face disaccreditation and suspensions after premature Berlin reporting and unauthorized visits. Edward Kennedy and Morton Gudebrod of the Associated Press are ousted or restricted, while others from St Louis Post Dispatch Boston Traveler United Press Reuters CBS BBC and more face penalties. Some reporters are under investigation or suspension for censorship violations and unauthorized travel to Berlin.
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Paris
Supreme Headquarters
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Germany
United States
Morton P. Gudebrod
Asx
Frank Alen
Public Creations
Gudebrod
Berlin
Virginia Irwin
The
St Louis Post Dispatch
Andrew Tully
Boston Traveler
John Groth
Americam Legion
Serbia
James F. McGinney
United Press
McGlincy
Iow
Paul Manning
Mutual Broadcasting Corp
Seakpan Maynes
Reuters
Larry Lesear
Columbia Broadcasting System
Robin du
Howard Marshell
British Broadcasting Corp
Seymour Freidin
New York Herald Tribune
Downs
London
Sam White
Australian Consolidated Press
U. S
Seventh Army
Third Army
Gregi
Ernest Teiser
Stars and Stripes
Sgt
Mack Morr
Yank Magazine
WPE Revokes Alarm Clock Production Ban
Washington GP reports that yesterday WPE lifted restrictions on spring driven and electric alarm clocks and galvanized wire. WPE expects no immediate substantial production increase. Officials noted no change in policy aimed at curbing surplus and market disruption.
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WPE
Washington, GP
Okinawa Battle Sees Progress and Damaged Ships
US forces report slight ship damage amid air raids on Okinawa as 6th Infantry Division completes Conical Hill capture near Shuri. Yonabaru and Naha airfields seize the main operations, while the Datdyach surge advances along the east coast.
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Guam
Okinawa
Okinaws
Eareniny Airtraft
Okinewa
U.S
Yonabaru
Okinawa Mainand
Batena
Yonian
Te Island
Naha
Nabe
Ryukyu Cheia
Wimits
96Th Infantry
Conical Hill
Shuri
Esswixure
Nimitz
Yonebaru
Okexawa
Grew Hints Lend Lease Cut for Reds
The State Department signaled substantial reductions in lend lease to the Soviet Union while preserving ongoing deliveries meeting a test of essential Soviet supply needs. Acting Secretary Grew stressed the criterion applies across lend-lease partners and cited changing wartime needs and a shift from 1941 annual protocols to shorter or fewer Soviet programs.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
Russia
Joseph C.grew
Soviet Union
United States
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