Okinawa Last Stand Amid Fierce Fighting and Bombing
A World War II dispatch describes Japanese resistance on Okinawa with heavy U S air and ground offensives. Generals and reporters note extensive casualties, camouflage in rice fields, and renewed Allied bombardment as Marines push inland toward the island’s southern regions.
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Okinawa
Américas
Alrady
Aupertortremer
St Vitel Tarret
Rome
Kyash
Jonshu
Genera Lemay Tial
Brunei Bay
MacArthur
Tarakan
Dougsinville
Buin Road
Ogoraia River
Monoitu
Borneo
Queensland Soldier Settlement Proposals Reviewed by Government
Canberra reports the Queemdang Government submitting three soldier settlement proposals for examination by the Federal Government. Prime Minister Chifley notes progress by Commonwealth and State officers in preparations, while radios warn of Okinawa and potential mobilization. Experts assess present and future economic effects and the political tactics involved.
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Canberra
Aethag
Mr Chiffey
Port of
Ridge
Queensland
Aerise Keefelda
I Wasiow
Jscta
Sedaye
Fullro
Giale Ono
Tokin
Okinawa
Tramine Welri
Teri
Japan
China
Ale Sauget
Chifley
Cun
Melus
Japs Live In Squator on Tarakan
Melbourne reports describe Japanese troops on Tarakan in a degraded retreat amid jungle fighting. Survivors recount surrounding artillery fire, injuries, and attempted escapes as units withdrew through mangrove terrain after intense engagement.
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Squator
Tarakan
Melbourne
Suypasiens
Mousay
Arta
Aosta
Max
War Cabinet weighs manpower for house building plan
The War Cabinet discussed ensuring enough skilled labor for large scale house building. Proposals focus on a national quota of men and coordination across universities, with opposition arguing the plan lacks clear implementation and targets.
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Canberra
War Cabinet
Fun Llta
Willy Daigle
Vefiais
Iland
Cunwetin
Russians Raise Knotty Problem at UNCIO
New York report on UNCIO Working Schedule Committee debates over limiting the General Assembly’s powers. Key figures including Gromyko and Evatt clash with Dr Byatt and Brattinius. discussions focus on whether small nations gain voice or confine assembly to recommendations on peace and security.
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New York
New World Assembly
M. Stalin
UNCIO
Brattinius
M. Gromyko
Dr Evatt
Mm. Grunge
Svat
Thia
Stellinius
Ranchim
Framylin
Jyates
Byatt
Ronchide
Winn
Ryatt
Ovomiyko
Jamenament
Geeral
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Fred
Setory
Alelds
Hirink
Barry
Soldier Settlement
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Dan
Hira Tass
PRICE
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Tian Price
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Ldmed Watara
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Krickerd
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Jarczyk
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Ay Avery
Kynuwaenny
Lheims Negra
Yrminan
Ranaly
AMHR
Henri Ah Wetye
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Haupt Tuna
Maine
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Mania
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Kidate
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Uikermichanl
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Tutong
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Senin
Wni
Mir
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Thiong
RAAF
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Manila
United Pres
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Awanal
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Turee
Taran
UN Cambradauariers
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Anpo
Eubbre
Tata
Pga
Fendiry
U.N.C.I.O
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Tate
Carnell
Evatt
Mus General Assembly
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Ibaa
Hue
Iscus
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Lans
Dover
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WRIEA
Guebhele
Rountey
Australia
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