Watervliet Arsenal Cuts Production to Support War Front
Watervliet Arsenal reduces schedules under Chief of Ordnance orders to cut staff largely in production departments. Sunday work ends, eight to eight shifts shrink, guiding focus to guns for Japan defeat. Transfers offered to Voorheesville, Albany, Scotia facilities. War Manpower officials assist in reassignments.
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Watervliett Arsenal
Partridge
Chiet of
Ordnance Boas
Japan
Coronel Partridge
War Meanpower Commission
Voorheesville Holding
Army Services Forces Depot
South Schenectedy
Albany Engineers Depot
Naval Depot
Scotia
War Men- Rower Commission
Weatervlier
Okinawa Battle Report: U S Tenth Army Gains Shake Japanese Lines
The U S Tenth Army advanced on Okinawa with large gains west of Setheusiére and in eastern sectors as Seventh Division troops pushed into Tera and Kantizato. Japanese air forces destroyed 77 planes, a preliminary figure, while civilians evacuated Shuri as defenses remained stiff.
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Guam
Tenth
Setheusiére
Okinawe
Chester We. Nimitz
Sixth Division
Nabe
aAssto River
Neha
Okinawa
Shuri
Nimitz
Prees
America
Okinates
Yontaneirfeld
U S to Act As Mediator For Big Five
Secretary of State Stettinius selects the United States as mediator among major powers in a five point policy outline. He warns Argentina to honor democratic principles and urges rapid agreement on a Polish government and other global issues.
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San Francisco
Stettinus
United States
Argentina
Stettinius
Russia
Britain
France
China
Germany
Japan
Stettinigs
Father and Five Children Drown in Ohio River
In East Liverpool an Ohio River tragedy claims the life of a 43 year old father Freeman Gozo and his five children, including 17 month old twin boys William and Thomas. The mother Rose Cordozo, 30, was rescued by a soldier after high waves from a passing boat swept away their skiff. She clung to the craft while attempting to save the twins.
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East Liverpool
Ohio
Rose Cordozo
Freeman Cor
Gozo
Troy Record To Print Casualty List Memorial Day
The Troy Record will publish a casualty list naming local residents from Troy and vicinity who are killed in action wounded missing or prisoners of war. The list is compiled from battlefront and high seas reports covering over three years of warfare. Originally planned for Memorial Day, the release was delayed to honor veterans on a later date.
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Troy
Red Cross Elects Seven Directors At Rensselaer Chapter Meeting
The Rensselaer County Red Cross chapter elected seven directors for three year terms at its annual meeting in Stusic Hall. Re-elected were Rev Seth N Genung Maurice D Isenbergh Mrs Mary Murray McArdle James C Ryen and Edward A Wachter. New directors are Miss Gertrude Moore and Alexander Shapiro.
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Rennselaer County
American Fed Cross
Stusic Hall
Mary Murray Mcardle
James C. Ryen
Edward A. Wachter
Mise Gertrude Moore
Alexander Shapiro
Shuart
Red Cross
Mr. Shuart
Xo Bas
Senate Rejects Plan for 2500 Dollar Tax Free Pay Raise
The Senate defeated a proposal from the Appropriations Committee to grant members a 2500 dollar tax free expenses allowance in a 43 to 9 vote. Earlier a voice vote failed a move to reduce the amount to 1500 dollars. The body kept its existing provisions for Senate expenses and House members still faced the 2500 tax free allowance. The chamber also rejected a proposal to let members deduct travel and other expenses on income tax, while restricting state home- state reimbursements on congressional business.
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Washington
Senate
Appropriations Committee
House
Bond Sales Surpass Two Billion In Seventh War Loan
Washington reports bond sales in the Seventh war loan drive reaching 2.528 billion dollars with 1.543 billion in Series E bonds sold to individuals. Corporations will begin purchases in June as the drive targets 15 billion, split between individuals and corporations.
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Washington
Treasury
War Production Board Expands Construction Limits
The War Production Board raises annual outlay caps for construction and alterations by roughly fivefold. Home and farm projects move from 200 to 1000 dollars, factories rise from 2000 to 25000 dollars, and access to timber and materials remains governed.
Army reports veterans seek new jobs after war
Maj. Gan Tompkins told the 13th annual conference of veterans employment reps that about three-fifths of the Army’s enlisted men plan to seek new employment rather than return to old jobs. He noted two-fifths expect to stay in their former roles or cannot, while one-fifth plan to move to other fields. The Army will release about 2,009,000 men in the next year at roughly 160,000 per month.
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Maj
Gan
Ham
Tompkins
Ver Department
Special Staf
Generab
Truman Hoover Confer on Food Supply Here and Abroad
Former President Herbert Hoover visited the White House at President Truman’s request to discuss hunger in war torn Europe and food problems at home. The meeting signals a possible non partisan approach to relief and the White House invited other Republican figures to drop by if in Washington.
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Truman
Herbert Hoover
White House
Toman
Washington, D. C
AP Wirenhoto
Washington
Europe
Executive Mansion
Charles Ban
Alem Landon
Kansas
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
America
Capitol Hill
Willis
R-Ind
Hopkins Meets Stalin for Third Night in Moscow Talks
Harry Hopkins, Truman’s envoy, held a third consecutive session with Premier Stalin in the Kremlin. Molotov and Averell Harriman attended. topics remained undisclosed amid cordial exchanges as messages flowed between Washington and Moscow. Archibald Clark-Kerr and Gen James Gammel returned to Moscow, meeting colleagues in diplomatic circles.
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Moscow
Harry Hopkins
Truman
Stalin
Hopkins
Kremlin
Molotov
U. S
Averell Harriman
U.S
State Department
White House
Washington
Harriman
Cabres
Archibald Clark-Kerr
Soviet Union
James Gammel
Russia
Gammiel
Getemel
Clark Kerr
USDA says rumors of food shortages exaggerate
The Agriculture Department states that fears of acute food shortages are overstated. It notes production may be down 5 to 10 percent from 1923 levels but insists overall supplies remain adequate for health and vigor. Meat poultry butter and canned fish may decline 25 to 30 percent in some areas while potatoes and bread could be scarce. Victory gardens are urged to help.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
USDA
Victory Gardens
Franklin D Fruman Flags Day Proclamation
President Truman designated June 1 as Flag Day and urged observance with a fresh sense of national strength and unity. The proclamation called on all Americans to honor the flag and the principles it represents.
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Washington
Truman
Hs Obserance
Japs Claim Three Large U S Ships Sunk Off Okinawa
Japanese Domei agency reports three large American ships sunk off Okinawa including two battleships and a carrier escort, plus three large transports damaged. claim unconfirmed and part of broader air activity reports from Japan.
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U. S
Okinawa
San Franciscs GP
Japans
Domel
Domei
Horea
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Hantaro
Suzuki
Sun
Okiz
Army to Call Some Under 26 Inductees
The Selective Service said a limited number under 26 who fail to meet physical standards due to minor defects may be accepted for general military service. The exact count was not released though officials expect only a small number. Accepted registrants will receive separate calls coordinated by state boards after pre induction examination.
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Washington
Army
Selective Service
Nummer
B 29s Bomb Yokohama In Largest Daylight Raid
United States B 29 bombers conducted a daylight attack on Yokohama Japan including its harbor area and southeast residential districts. The operation involved more than 250 Superfortresses and targeted warehouses docks and industrial plants along Tokyo Bay amid a broader Marianas based air campaign.
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Guam
Yokohama
Tokyo
Kawasaki
Japan
Sith
Yokohama Harbor
Iiter
Bay of Nippon
Tokyo Bay
Tukyo
MacArthur closes in on Luzon pocket
Allied forces advance在 northern Luzon with the 25th Division seizing Santa Fe and the 22nd Division pushing along the upper Villa Verde trail toward Cagayan Valley. Australian and East Indies troops reach Tarakan near Borneo as Japanese air raids are repelled. valley terrain presents rugged tank warfare, and the region may hold the final Luzon resistance with multiple airfields already struck.
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Manila
Santa Fe
Baleie Pass
Luzon
Villa Verde
Cagayan Vailey
Djceais
Tarakan Island
Borneo
Cagayan
Perri
Formos
Fank
Philippines
Predictive Weather Promises Clear Memorial Day in New York
New York expects fine weather tomorrow with near noon temperatures in the middle 60s for Memorial Day activities. Rail officials foresee travel no higher than a busy weekend and railroad and hotel authorities report strong matinee sales and numerous room reservations.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Save
British Alert Army in Near East Faces General Uprising
Reports say British forces struggle to restore order as tensions rise in Hama and Homs. French garrisons contend with crossfire and ambushes while Bedouins move toward the front and Syrian civilians resist, fearing a wider conflict as Paris warns of increased pressure.
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Near East
Hama
Cairo
Egyptien
Mahmoud Fahmyeb Nokreshi Pashg
Sariq
Lebanon
Mardam Bey
Homs
Heme
Damascus
Paris
Sundar
Syria
Orient
Chinese Cut Jap Lifeline At Five Points
Reports from the Chinese front describe battles along the transcontinental corridor in southern China as Chinese forces push deeper in Guwangsi and Kwantung with veteran units. Observers note signs Japan may shrink footholds in South China possibly to pull out of the Indo China theater, threatening routes to Burma Malaya Thailand and Indo China.
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Chungking
Japan
Trans- Ching
Southeast Asia
Yungaing
Nan-+hing
China
Zungaing
Kiwangsi
Atttack
Kwangtung
Chang Rabe Kwei
Fourth Natunalist
Ironsides
Kwangsi
Indo-China
IndoChina
Thailand
Burma
Malaya
Yungsing
Willow Run bomber plant to close June 30
Army Air Forces announces Willow Run will shutter on June 30 with 10,865 workers affected as production of the 524 bomber series is reduced in response to revised Pacific theater needs. The plant date had shifted from June 15 to extend employment as long as possible.
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Detroit
Willow Run
Army Airforces
Waonly Te
Airforces
Nelson S
Pacific Theater
Gays Ear
Three Bandits Seize Payroll at Brooklyn Brass Foundry
Police say three armed men held up the Thomas Paulson & Sox brass foundry in Brooklyn and took thirty pay envelopes containing $1400 shortly after arrival from the bank. Owner William Paulson, 42, and two female employees were in the office.
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New York
Thomas Paulson & Sox, Inc
Brooklyn
Willian
Paulson
Postice
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