Stettinius bids closer U.S.-Soviet relations at U N
San Francisco radio briefing outlines U S aims to mediate between Britain and the Soviet Union and to back the United Nations. Stettinius defends the veto, warns that aggression by any Big Five could force a new global war, and emphasizes unity among the powers. He ties policy to ending Germany and Japan as threats and advancing international justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stettinius
Russia
United States
United Nations
Stettinus
World Security Council
China
Britain
France
World Organization
Father United Nations
Organization For Peace
Senate
Soviet Union
Germany
Japan
America
Argentina
Great Britain
Pacific Islands
May urges quick discharge of vets over thirty nine
Washington Senator May chairman of the House Military Committee calls for prompt discharge of all soldiers over 39 with exceptions for key personnel. The move targets manpower efficiency and wartime readiness as policy debate grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Rigid Regulation of Strip Mining Sought by Ohio House
The 21 member House Conservation Committee voted 12 to 9 to back a bill mandating strict controls on strip coal mining. It would require operators mining over 100 tons annually to obtain a $50 permit and post a $500 per acre bond for land restoration, with permits limited to 200 acres. The article also notes education funding: $5,387,025 approved for state universities, led by Ohio State, plus requests for a $3,000,000 health center funded from a $92,000,000 surplus.
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Columbus
House Conservation Committee
House Finance Committee
Ohio State University
Bowl Ing Green University
Kent State
Miami University
Ohio University
Wilberforce
Howard J. Bevis
Ohio State
Inter-University Council
Bevisi
Charles A. Dean
Dean
British War Losses Reported by Churchill
Churchill told the Commons that Britain and empire forces suffered 1,128,315 casualties in the war, with 307,201 killed. Civilian toll reached 60,585 dead and 86,175 seriously injured, plus over 450,000 slightly injured, in 66 months.
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London
Churchill
Commons
Truman Would Hike Unemployment Benefits in Reconversion
President Truman urged Congress to widen unemployment compensation coverage and raise benefits during the reconversion period. He called for at least 26 weeks of benefits per year for eligible workers, with payments not less than 25 dollars a week, arguing current state levels fail to maintain purchasing power and protect living standards. Kansas City report notes farm price surges threaten a national disaster without curbs.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Kansas City
W. Duggan
Farm Credit Administration
Soni
United States
Duggan
District Men Promoted At Superfortress Base
Forty Ohio soldiers at the Marianas based Superfortress facility received promotions as announced by Brigadier General Thomas S. Power. Among the promoted are James L. Shafer from private to private first class of Nelsonville and Jack E. White from private first class to corporal of Coolville, aiding B 29 missions against Japanese targets.
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Marianas
Thomas S. Power
XXT Bomber Command
James L. Shafer
Nelsonville
Jack E. White
Coolville
War Waits Problem For Occupation Army
War waits for the occupation army of the U S Third Army as the 134th Medical Group administers civilian and military hospitals. Czech and Russian medical personnel are aiding Prague lines though shortages persist.
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U.S
Jone
Tesus Se Tae
134Th
Oreea Seeee
American
Watep
Czechoslovakia
At. Filsen
Ear
134
Ssian
Prague
Rae
Anderson Hopes To Provide More Meat
Washington reports Rep. Anderson of New Mexico, set to become secretary of agriculture, aims to boost meat supply for Americans through higher production and improved distribution. He criticizes current civilian access as limited and pledges reform after July 1 when he takes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Washington
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
Tood
Ohioans Have Seen Most Service In Pacific War
Col. Cecih B. Whitcomb of Northeastern Ohio's 1st/Id Infantry Regiment in the 37th Division returns on leave after three years in the Pacific. He says his men fought in Guadalcanal New Georgia Bougainville and the Philippines and notes many original volunteers may come home this summer as ships and replacements arrive.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Patilie
Cecih B. Whitcomb
Pacific
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
Bougainville Islands
Solomons
Philippines
Whitcomb
Ionian
Tapan
Naha
Okinawa
Associated Press
al Copking
Yonbaru
Ozata Mura
Shuti
Chungking
Thow
U. S
China
Dutch Indies
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sixth Army
Mikado
Santa Fe
Lugon Island
Manila
Wawa Dam
Two Major Tests Ahead For Lausche
Ohio lawmakers move to override Gov. Lausche as the House takes up the Daniels-Cramer School Bill seeking 111 million dollars for the biennium, while the Senate reviews Lausche's veto and eyes an override. Sales tax distributions face debate as the Finance Committee backs 18 million dollars annually, with House plans to hold at present levels. The College of Education and Industrial Arts at Wilberforce gains the right to elect and dismiss its own president. Adjournment set for Memorial Day week.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
House of Represerating
Lausche
Senate
Rules Committee
Frank E. ‘Whittemore
R-Summit
Astorm
Senate Finance Committee
House
R H. Longenecker
Rwood
College of Education and Industrial Arts
J . Wilberforce University
Kroger Inheritance Tax Totals Over Two Million
Hamilton County Auditor George Guckenbarger announced a $2,235,347.20 inheritance tax check from the estate of late B. H. Kroger, founder of the Kroger chain, the largest single amount ever turned over to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
George Guckenbberger
B. H. Kroger
Truman and Hoover Confer on European Relief Needs
President Truman met for nearly an hour with former President Herbert Hoover to discuss European relief needs. He also invited Thomas E. Dewey and A. M. London, former Republican nominees, to visit the White House to consult on national or international issues.
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Washington
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Thomas E. Dewey
AIF
Herbert C Hoover
Europe
White House
Firebomb Blitz Hits Yokohama Shipyards and Industry
The 21st Bomber Command B-29s from the Marianas dropped 3,200 tons of fire bombs on Yokohama's shipyards and industrial plants in daylight raids. Mustangs from Iwo Jima and Okinawa airfields supported, reporting 43 enemy aircraft destroyed or damaged. Japanese claims of 30 attackers shot down.
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Tokyo
Yokohama
Kasumigaura Naval Air Station
Imperial Communiqque
Kawasaki
Japan
Tokyo Bay
Okinawa
Nimitz
U. S
War work releases and unemployment forecasts spark peacetime shift
Washington reports a renewed conversion pattern as construction gains peacetime leeway and building ceilings rise. War Production Board allows higher costs for homes and civilian factories, with full effect after July 1. Krug predicts 4.86 million freed from war roles in six months, net unemployment ~1.1 million, and 4.3 million unemployed at six months. Deaths noted: Walter Levit, 43, drowns in quarry. Canton veteran Raymond Fidyr, 98, Civil War veteran, dies.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
I Wpe
J. A. Krug
Krug
Krug J
Krag
More Facilities for Yet Training Needed
Cleveland report says Ohio needs more vocational and business training facilities for World War II veterans who did not attend college before service. Dr. Ernest V. Hollis notes many veterans want shorter higher education courses, not full degrees, to fit time constraints. Louisville case sets date for Thomas H. Robinson Jr. execution for 1934 ransom kidnapping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll.
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Cleveland
Ohin
U.S. Department of Education
Ernest V. Hollis
Ohio
Lquisville, Ky
Shackelford Miller
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Speed Stoll
France Faces Showdown in Levant Revolt
France confronts a rising revolt in Syria and Lebanon as Turkish and Arab League pressures collide with French rule. Diplomatic circles in London and Washington urge a peaceful settlement to avert wider Middle East violence while France weighs whether to press its demands or withdraw.
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London
Syria
Lebanon
L League
France
Washington
Middle East
Levant
Britain
Egypt
Iraq
Palestine
Mine Foremen Strike Ends in Northern West Virginia Mines
The weeklong stoppage, feared to cut 600000 tons of production, ends today as all Northern West Virginia mines reopen. Foremen had protested to support recognition of the United Technical Clerical and Supervisory Employees Union, a UMWA affiliate. Nearby, British merchant ships resumed convoys through Atlantic routes sans convoy systems.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Solid Fuels Administration
West Virginia
Tofay
Hasses
United Technical Clerical and Supervisory Employes Union
UMWA
London
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Morth Lee
English Channel
Lmwithout
Home Looks Good To Them New York War Homecoming Scene
A vivid scene at Halloran hospital Camp Shanks Camp Kilmer and aboard a welcome home ship shows khaki figures in the crowd and veterans smiling crying and greeting loved ones. The piece captures the mix of humor pride pain and relief as hundreds of soldiers face home for the first time and struggle to express the overwhelming emotion.
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New York
New York Bay
Halloran Hospital
Camp Shanks
Camp Kilmer
Father and five children drown in Ohio River tragedy
In East Liverpool, a skiff was swamped by a passing boat and five children plus a father drowned after high waves. The mother, Rose Cardozo, aged 31, was rescued by city firemen. Victims named Freeman Coriet, 48, a mill worker, along with William, Thomas, Ann, and Joe, ages 17 months to 4 years.
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East Liverpool
Onin
Rose Cardozo
Freeman Coriete
Mil
William and
Thomas
Freesman, Jr
Ann
Joe
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Asati
NEA Radio-Telephota
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Canton
Raymond
Ughboys
Alwave
Fenk
Laok
Inmmmers
Bud
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