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June 17, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 17, 1945

* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending

The front page has a banner headline: "Japs Lose Last Okinawa Hills, 10,000 in Hopeless Trap" with subheads and related photo. (see) Coverage on the Battle of Okinawa nearing it's end.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.