Gasoline Shortages Rise As CIO Oil Strike Expands
Gasoline supplies dwindled across the Middle West and South as a CIO oil workers strike widened. More than a dozen refineries closed, 20,000 workers idle, and 200,000 more affected nationwide. Texas Gulf Coast and Cleveland regions reported heavy disruption with several plants shut or voting to strike.
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Akron
Truman Faces Rough Treatment in House Over Jobless Aid
President Truman confronts House opposition as Senate rebuffs broad unemployment compensation plans. The Senate approves limited 26 weeks of benefits funded federally and travel allowances, while rejecting a $25 weekly supplement. The House Ways and Means Committee calls the President’s proposal likely to promote idleness and retain state-determined payment levels. Additional debate centers on demobilization and selective service age limits amid troop drawdown and plans to return the U S Employment Service to states.
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Utah
Senate Military Committee
George C. Marshall
McFarland
D-Ariz
State Gaining In Battle for Retro Sites
Washington reports Ohio lines pursue expanding welfare facilities by leasing federal war installations. Gov. Lausche announced aims to lease Scioto Ordnance Works near Marion and Ravenna Ordnance Works, with RFC referral and priority rights to take over under law if terms exist. He noted RFC rentals based on property value, discussed with President Truman, and stated he will not seek the 196 elections Senate seat.
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Frank J. Lausche
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Ravenna
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Lausche
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Harold H. Burton
Senate
Normandie Ghost Ship Declared Surplus by Navy
The former French luxury liner Normandie, damaged by fire in February 1942, has been declared surplus by the Navy. Estimated repair costs to return it to passenger service reach about 30 million. the ship is described as an eight-ghost mossy wreck gathering barnacles and awaiting disposition.
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New York
Conservancy District seeks federal aid for recreation fund
The Muskingum Conservancy District asks the Bureau of Community Facilities in Chicago for an $85,910 advance to cover design drafts for a $334,172 recreation program at Pleasant Hill Atwood and Senecaville. Ryce C Browning, executive secretary, reported the request.
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New Philadelphia
Muskingum
Ohio Needs Workers in Several Institutions
The State Welfare Department reports 763 jobs open in 24 institutions with 90 percent in 15 mental hospitals. Four penal institutions have 86 vacancies and two industrial schools for boys and girls total 31 openings.
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Columbus
State Welfare
Frazier Teams
MacArthur orders arrest of Doihara and tight press control
Tokyo AP reports General MacArthur orders the immediate arrest of Lt. Gen Kenji Doihara and issues a 10 point code to govern the censored Japanese press and radio. The Asahi notes a dramatic surrender crisis tale as former premier Suzuki narrowly survives an armed attack.
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Deihara
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Hokkaido
Hideki Tojo
Pearl Harbor
Old Guard
Yokohama
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Nimitz
Woleal
Caroline Islands
San Francisco
Edwin W. Pauley
Allied Reparations Commission
Dayton Soldier Enviable by Souvenir Hunters in Tokyo
In Tokyo the envy of souvenir hunters in the American occupation forces is Pfc. Donald Kincaid of Dayton Ohio. The military policeman received General Hideki Tojo's complete campaign ribbons from the former commander himself. Kincaid stood guard at Tojo's bedside after his attempted suicide.
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Donald Kincaid
Dayton
Ohio
Hideki Toja
Kincaid
MacArthur Slap Row Triggers Senate Recess
Washington reports a Senate recess amid a slur dispute over General MacArthur and Secretary Acheson. The incident centered on statements about Japan policy and the potential impact on future confirmations and troop deployments.
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Senate
War Time Ends In Nation On Sept 30
Congress votes to end war time at 2 am September 30. Senate approved by House and sent to President Truman. James E. Adams, 33, a canning factory employee, was killed by an automobile near here today.
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Vet Dormitory Plans Slated For Discussion
The State Board of Control will meet with presidents of six state universities in Columbus to discuss veteran dormitory plans. Ohio State, Miami, Bowling Green, Kent State, and Ohio Universities receive 500000 each, Wilberforce 200000, all on loans to fund apartment style dorms for veterans and families, with use limited to students and faculty. Miami requests 15900 for plans of a 51 room dormitory with 30 two room suites and 21 three room apartments.
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Miami
Bowling Green
Kent State
Ohio
Wilberforce
Board of Control
University
Miami University
Not To Permit Yank German Weddings In Berlin Zone
The United States Group Control Council said there is no intention to permit marriages between occupation forces and Germans or billeting troops in German homes in the American zone. The position follows the Allied Council easing non fraternization restrictions. Henry Ford II becomes president of Ford Motor Company succeeding his grandfather Henry Ford who resigns.
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Dewey accused of neglecting war issue in 1944 race
Life Magazine editor John Chamberlain asserts Gov. Dewey knew Roosevelt was forewarned of Japan's Pearl Harbor plan and could have charged betrayal. He says Dewey chose silence to avoid revealing code cracking details despite Marshall’s warning that lives would be lost if the code was exposed.
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Life Magazine
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Dewey
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Chamberlain
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America
Pearl Harbor
Chamberlin
George C. Marshall
LeMay Says Atomic Bomb Not Key To End Of War
General Curtis E. LeMay stated at a Washington press conference that the atomic bomb had nothing to do with ending World War II. He claimed the war would have ended in two weeks without Soviet entry and without the bomb. LeMay and two other generals cited air power as decisive, while noting uncertainties about Japan's surrender.
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Washington
Curtis E. LeMay
Japan
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Chicago
U. S. Strategic Air Forces
Pacific
Tii
Barney M. Giles
Emmett O’donnelly
Sees Increase In Road Work
Ohio highway director Perry T. Ford told the Canton regional chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers that annual road construction spending could rise by about 50 million dollars above pre war levels in the coming years. He cited 60 million dollars in federal highway funds over three years and local subdivision contributions as part of the plan.
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Perry T. Ford
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.Mrs Cornelius Selover Dies Former Federation Leader
Mrs Cornelius Selover, longtime parliamentarian for the General Federation of Women's Clubs and former president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs, died yesterday in Cleveland.
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Cornelius Selover
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Vet Registers At Age Of 18 In Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA-3 Veteran Joan J. Fare, who served almost four years, registers for military service at draft board HQ. He wears an ETO ribbon with three battle stars, infantry badge, and good conduct medal. He recalls enlisting after turning 18 on March 12 and serving in England, the Battle of the Bulge, and Germany.
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Ptc
Joan J. Fare
Draft Board
England
Battle of the Bulge
Germany
Lower Grades Of Beef Freed
Washington officials announced that the three lowest beef grades canner cutter and utility will be sold without ration points starting October 1. These grades, used mainly in canned meats hamburger sausage and boiling meat, comprise about 20 percent of the beef supply. Higher grades pork lamb and the top three beef grades commercial good and choice will still require ration points.
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Washington
Pacific Naval Bases To Be Made Issue
The State Department faces questioning by the House Naval Committee on Pacific bases. Chairman Carl Vinson plans to summon department heads to gauge the department stance while Navy leaders say they know which bases to retain but await State Department's position.
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Washington
State Department
Pacific Naval Bases
Carl Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
Navy
Railroaders To Ask Pay Hikes
CHICAGO. Technological developments in the railroad industry cited by B M Jewell head of the AFL Railway Employes Department as behind a decision by about 400000 shop craft workers to seek a six day 34 hour week with no wage cuts. He said railroads face worn equipment and plan to spend about one billion dollars next year on new gear and facilities. Modern equipment would create unemployment for many workers needed to maintain older types.
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B. M. Jewell
AFL
Jewell
4500 Sent to Deaths In Day Witness Testimony
In Lueneburg Germany AP ADa Bimko a Polish Jewess testified that 4500 of 5000 Jews were moved into the Oswiecim gas chambers and crematorium on arrival. She said her parents brother husband and six year old son were among victims. she was among 250 women and 250 men spared at that time.
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Lueneburg
Germany
Ada Bimko
Oswiecim
Air Raid Wardens Keep Some Small Gear In War Time
Columbus officials say costly air raid equipment must return to government while helmets and armbands used by wardens may stay with users. Ohio Defense Council director Ralph H. Stome notes this policy as traffic defense efforts stress resources and state agencies report rising activity amid wartime measures.
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Ralph H. Stome
Ohio Defense Council
Stone
Harrisburg
Travelvilion Defense
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Dream of round the world flight begins from Washington
The U S Army Air Transport Command announced a September 28 start from Washington National Airport for a 23 147 mile round the world flight dubbed The Gloucester. The 151 hour trek leaves weekly with military personnel cargo and mail, civilians paying 2431 dollars plus 15 percent tax. Howard Hughes set a globe circling record but the Gloucester would top it by far.
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Washington National
Plannes
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Army
U. S
Lancaster Lens Firm Sold to Ohio Buyers
Lancaster Ohio men from Coshocton acquired the Lancaster Lens Company, founded in 1910 for glass specialties. The plant employs about 250, making lens and signal lights for war gear and peacetime lenses for vehicles and aircraft. Purchase price not disclosed.
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