Osaka Arsenal Battered As 450 Superforts Strike
A large raid by 450 B-29s on Osaka targets the arsenal and industrial district, starting fires in northern areas and causing air raid shelter evacuations. Tokyo reports fires under control as munitions plants face intensified pressure and Osaka's strategic role persists.
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Kyushu Island
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Ity
21St Bomber Command
Yokohama
Kobe
Nippon
George C. Kenny
Far East Air Force
Manila
Lea Beauty Salon Closed For Repairs Notice
Lea Beauty Salon will be closed for repairs until Monday. MRS. LEA SCHAUBODE. Mgr. 6-7-1 p-Ft)
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LEA Beauty Salon
Lea Schaubode
Landon Urges United Support for Truman in World Affairs
Alf Landon told Manhattan Rotary Club that Americans must show united support for President Truman as he negotiates with Stalin and Churchill. He warned against loose talk and urged backing foreign policies while noting five key facts about global affairs and Russia.
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Churchill
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Landon
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Moscow
Yalta
Dene
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London
Europe
France invites big five to Middle East conference
Paris reports the French government formally invited other Big Five members to join a conference on the Middle East. Embassies in Washington London Moscow and Chungking were told to present the invitation with France’s reasons. A source said no note was delivered. Churchill criticized a five power conference as causing delay and called for U S Britain and France medation.
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Middle East
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London
Moscow
Chungking
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Churchill
DeGaulle
Syria
Commons
United States
Britain
Editorial Uphold Naval Strength for World Peace
The newspaper endorses Secretary Forrestal's view that world security depends on both international cooperation and a strong national defense. It argues the United States should support a world security organization while preserving military strength to deter aggression and ensure lasting peace. It aligns with Stettinius and San Francisco talks as a practical path.
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World Security Organization
Forrestal
Doctor Pifer Out Of Office Due To Illness
Notice states Dr Herman Pifer will be away from his practice due to illness until July 1. No further details are provided.
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Herman Pifer
Free Discussion Veto Fight Heads to Open Differences
American Soviet clashes over the right to free discussion in the world security council go toward an open dispute at the United Nations Conference. The Big Five veto policy faces challenge as the Russians resist any post discussion veto, with U.S. Britain France and China seeking limits after debate. President Truman’s potential involvement is noted as Moscow mulls its stance.
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World Security Council
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Moscow
Yalta
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Britain
France
China
House Approves Bretton Woods Monetary Pacts
The House approved the Bretton Woods World Monetary Agreements by a 345 to 18 vote with all opposition votes from Republicans. The measure moves to the Senate where a fierce fight is anticipated. Opponents labeled the plan a swindle and fraud and urged stripping out provisions for an international monetary stabilization fund.
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Bretton Woods
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Senate
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United Nations
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R-I
Banking Committee
Rent Control Office to Open in Strasburg
Bernard Godwin of the Office of Price Administration said authorization was received to establish a rent control office at Strasburg to serve Shenandoah Frederick and Warren counties. The staff will include a director two examiners and a stenographer drawn from Front Royal. The maximum date fixed is March 1 1944. Rent control becomes effective July 1.
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Price Administration
Roanoke
Winchester Evening Star
Strasburg
Shenandoah
Frederick
Warren
Front Royal
Goodwin Staated
Okinawa Fall Near as U S Forces Capture Naha Airfield
American forces close the Okinawa battle with the capture of Naha airport and ongoing airbase conversion. U S 10th Army engineers press to turn the field into a launch base for strikes on Japan as Japanese defenses shrink to a 25 square mile pocket.
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Naha
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Japan
Island Hopping May End With Okinawa Drives
Washington observers expect an impending Okinawa victory to end the island hopping campaign begun with Guadalcanal in 1942. They say Philippines, Marianas, Okinawa and Iwo Jima give bases for a major thrust toward Japan or its home islands, with air and ground forces ready. The invasion remains a political question, as Japan braces for either a home island attack or a shift of forces toward the north.
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Guadalcanal
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Luftwaffe
Enemy Groups To East of Manila Being Dispersed
Allied forces report heavy Japanese losses in the Marikina Hill area east of Manila with Maj. Gen. William C. Chase's 38th Division destroying enemy units and capturing supplies. In Mindanao, Lt Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger's Eighth Army made two landings to seal off Davao Gulf while Maj. Gen. Woodruff's 24th Division presses a push against Japanese forces. Cebu City residents return to rebuild after heavy fighting. governor cites 25,000 dead from Japanese actions.
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Marikina Hill
William C. Chase
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Eighth Army
Davao Gulf
Cape San Augustin
Balut Island
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Clarence Martin
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Thank You Note From Kernstown Cabin Camp Owners
After selling The Kernstown Cabin Camp the owners thank friends and customers for patronage. Sincere appreciation is extended to Mr and Mrs Carrie T. for their support and loyalty.
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Kernstown
Crrie
PTA opposes peacetime draft at this time
Washington June 7 The National Congress of Parents and Teachers urged that peacetime draft legislation not be enacted at this time. Mrs William A Hastings president of the organization with 3 500 000 members told the House Postwar Military Policy Committee that national preparedness includes education skills and physical fitness not attainable in a short time.
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Police Train School Planned By Winchester Department
Police Chief C W Hollis says plans are forming for a Winchester Police Department training school with FBI representatives and other specialists assisting. Courses may be held in the Armory and enrollment will be opened to area law enforcement groups. Friendship Fire Company to meet June 7 at 8 p m. all members urged to attend.
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Winchester Police Department
FBI
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RYT
Conner
Cart
War in Brief: Allied Actions Across Asia and Pacific
Japan bombs Osaka war industries in a heavy raid as clouds hamper assessment. Marines seize Naha airfield on Okinawa while southern Luzon and Mindanao see landings and drive. Chinese forces reach Futing outskirts near Chekiang as Louchow base is confirmed captured. British and Indian troops advance toward Thailand, silencing positions north of Kalaw.
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Futing
Chekiang
Fouchow
Louchow
Burma
Kalaw
Mandalay
Toungoo-Mawchi
Thailand
Cavalry Officer Killed on Okinawa May 6 In Action
First Lieutenant Manley O. Simpson was killed in action on Okinawa. He had served overseas since March 1944 and took part in operations in Guam and the Philippines. Simpson, a 1919 Front Royal native and VMI graduate, earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service on Leyte from December 23 to 31, 1944. His wife is Katheryn Baker of this city.
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Manley O. Simpson
Okinawa
Katheryn Baker
Simpson
Guam
Philippine
Leyte
P. 1
Ger. A D Bruce
77Th Infantry
Avengers Torpedo Bombers Supply Okinawa Troops
Avenger torpedo bombers from U S Third Fleet supplied food ammunition and medicine to beleaguered Okinawa troops. Led by Lt Thomas H Stet hen the mission flew very low to avoid enemy fire with one plane reported hit but all returned safely.
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Halsey
Third Fleet
Western Pacific
Okinawa
Thomas H. Stethen
Albany
N. Y
Kyrara
Stethen
Japackack
Town Meeting Opposed to Universal Military Training
A town meeting audience largely rejected universal military training. A poll showed 49.6 percent for and 45.2 percent against with 5.2 percent undecided. Speakers included Rev. P Aubrey Young opposing training and Lee R. Pennington advocating one year 18 year olds service.
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George Washington Hotel
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