Truman Seeks Rayburn Line for Presidency Succession
President Truman asks Congress to legislate that House Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas would be next in line for the Presidency. Current law designates the Secretary of State as automatic successor upon death or disqualification, raising the risk of Rayburn amid a shift in succession. Corporations rush into Seventh War Loan, funds flow from national sales. early figures exceed 3 million dollars as sales to firms spike. Treasury notes EF, F, and C continue on sale until July 6.
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Bond sales figures and presidential succession debate
The report shows total sales of 8.903 billion dollars toward a 14 billion quota, with most to individuals and Series E bonds. It notes Bond Premiere plans at the Paramount Theater on June 28 and outlines President Truman’s proposals to adjust presidential succession and the cabinet line of succession.
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President Truman Sets 11 Hour West Coast Flight
President Truman departed at 8 20 A M Eastern War Time for a West Coast trip that ends with his attendance at the San Francisco United Nations Security Conference. He will visit Olympia Washington to meet Gov Man C Wallgren then fly to San Francisco for the conference closing session.
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Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy and warmer today and tonight with temperatures rising into the middle 90s tomorrow. Abundant sun in New Mexico with fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. Highs near mid 90s to 96 in parts of the region and a 24 hour period ending at 6 30 am shows a high of 75 and a low of 52 with noon at 80.
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Say Deat Must Die PARIS Vichy minister condemned to death
Paris June 19 Marcel Deat minister of labor and internal solidarity under the Vichy government was condemned to death today by a court of justice which tried him in absentia.
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Veterans of Tarawa Lead Okinawa Push in Pacific Campaign
Allied forces under the U S Tenth Army pressed toward Okinawa's southern cliffs as Lt Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr was killed by artillery. The Emmons minesweeper was sunk by suicide planes, and Chinese, Australian, and Filipino action expanded across the Asia-Pacific front amid looming invasion expectations.
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B 29s Strike Japanese Industrial Heartlands Again
A large B 29 formation possibly over 400 aircraft attacked industrial areas in central Honshu and northern Kyushu during a night raid. The 20th Air Force reported targets unknown but said strikes followed a Sunday action against Omuta Kagoshi ma Yokkaichi and Hammamatsu. Bombers flew from the Marianas and return details will be released.
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Fair Weather With Scattered Thunder Possible This Week
Weatherman predicts fair to warm today and tomorrow with no rain for at least 36 hours. Thunder showers are possible later in the week with widely scattered activity. Panhandle stays dry while Central and South Texas receive rain. weekly Panhandle totals list Pampa 0.32, Amarillo 0.03, Clarendon 0.15, Follett 0.10, Panhandle 0.13, Shamrock 0.16 inches.
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German puppet Czech mayor arrested in refugee camp
Prague authorities report that Prof. Hans Pfitzner who served as Prague mayor under German protectorate was arrested in a refugee camp at Stary Plzenec Bohemia Moravia timeframe June 19 source notes he held the position during occupation and was detained by Czechoslovak authorities.
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Eisenhower greeted by six million in New York parade
In New York City on June 19, six million residents line streets and open windows to welcome Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. A 17 gun salute at LaGuardia marks his arrival as a motorcade tours the city, ending with a proclamation from Mayor LaGuardia.
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Mexico proposes UN bar on Franco Spain membership
Mexico's Luis Quintanilla announces a plan to push a UN commission to draft a declaration barring the Franco government from UN membership. He argues membership should be denied to regimes coming to power with military aid from nations that fought the United Nations. The final conference session faces possible delays into next Saturday.
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New Pacific Command Set Up To Expedite Assault on Japan
Manila June 19 General Douglas MacArthur established the Armed Forces of the Western Pacific a new command under Lt. Gen. Wilhelm D. Styer to move ammunition equipment food and personnel to fronts in the upcoming assault on Japan. Headquarters will be in Manila.
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O Neill Irish Chief Declared President of Eirie
Sean O Kelly deputy prime minister was declared new president of Eirie after second choice ballots gave him a clear majority in Dublin.
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King Leopold Declares He Will Not Abdicate
Leopold of Belgium rejects abdication demands and reasserts full constitutional prerogatives. He plans to return to Belgium after five years in German hands and weeks with the American Army. The Belgian government resigned in protest to his return, and his aide Capt. Gatien Viscount du Parc issued the statement. The king’s marriage to a commoner was proclaimed on December 7, 1941.
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Japanese begin evacuting Hainan in potential general withdrawal
Reliable sources report Japanese troops evacuating Hainan off Indo China. Garrison forces reportedly moved to Kwangchowan on the Liuchow Peninsula as a possible broader retreat. Some say Kwangchowan may be abandoned to preserve a retreat along the West River bend.
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Governor Signs Bill For Veterans Preference
Governor Coke R. Stevenson signed a new law providing employment preference in public works for war veterans, enacted by the last Legislature in Austin.
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Child Crushed By Elevator at Paramount Distributing
Ten year old Marlin Joe Roberts was found crushed to death in a freight elevator shaft at Paramount Distributing Company 314 East Fifth. Coroner J D Cazzell and police investigated but had not determined cause by early afternoon. Betty Lucille Moore secretary reported a load of candy had been moved and the gate did not close properly. The boy’s black dog, a gift to the manager, was seen with him. Marlin worked as a shine boy near the Paramount block for two weeks. His father worked at Amarillo Army Air Field. The body lay at Blackburn Shaw chapel.
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Texas 36th Division Inspires Troops In War Letter
A Massachusetts soldier serving as a replacement in the 36th Texas Division sent Governor Coke R. Stevenson a letter from Germany praising how the unit's yell inspired fellow Americans and demoralized the enemy. He says it has been an honor to be part of America’s most famous division.
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Polish Home Army witness testifies on London orders to divert Red Army
In Moscow on June 19 a Wilno regional commander of the Polish Home Army testified at the terrorists trial that London directed diversionary acts against the Red Army. He said propaganda aimed to foment hatred of Russians and claim USSR occupation of eastern Poland.
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