Eisenhower Returns to Nation in Triumphant Welcome
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Washington aboard President Truman’s flight amid cheers from hundreds of thousands. A convoy with 53 officers escorted the Allied commander from the airport to Memorial Bridge and Capitol Hill where Congress prepared to honor him. In a joint session address Eisenhower praised peace goals and lauded Roosevelt Churchill and the Allied unity that led to victory in Europe.
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Fire raids hit four Japanese industrial hubs in dawn attack
Four Japanese cities with populations under 200,000 Kagoshima Omuta Yokkaichi Hamamatsu were struck by 450 American B-29s in a dawn incendiary raid. Fire effects varied from extensive blazes to fires quickly controlled, with high Japanese anti aircraft returns.
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Weather outlook shows fair skies and cooling trend
The forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with continued cool temperatures tonight and a gradual rise in temperatures Tuesday.
Eisenhower summoned before Congress in war effort
Washington June 18 General of the Army Dwight D Eisenhower becomes the second army man to be called before a joint section of Congress to receive high honors. Four weeks earlier T Sgt Jake W Lindsey of Lucedale Mississippi appeared to have the Congressional Medal of Honor pinned on his chest by President Truman becoming the 100th infantryman of World War II to be honored.
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Japanese Field Officer Surrenders With 38 Men on Guam
A Japanese field officer who led remnants for 10 months on Guam surrendered with 38 men after talks with Marine Col. Howard N. Stent. The group wore stolen US uniforms and were taken to the island prison stockade. The officer agreed to English lessons for his troops as part of surrender arrangements.
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Redeployment Traffic Plan Aids Western Carriers
An urgency sub-committee to aid western carriers in redeployment traffic burden is planned for Des Moines. The main committee chaired by Col. I. Sewell Morris of the army's 6th transportation line will have headquarters in Chicago.
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Mayor Joe Burnea Dies Suddenly After Court Session
Atlantic mayor Joseph Burnea died at 11 40 p m Saturday while presiding in his Park hotel apartment. He had just assessed fines on two party combatants and collapsed from a heart attack doctors said. He had served as mayor twenty two years and was active in local business and civic groups. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church with burial in Atlantic Catholic cemetery.
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Charles Beery Dies at 84 in Atlantic Hospital
Charles C. Beery 84 retired grain dealer died at Atlantic hospital after hip fracture complications. Born in Edom Virginia he lived in Iowa Nebraska before moving to Atlantic in 1926. Surviving: wife predeceased 1930, daughter Mrs H A Marshall three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Taylor funeral home conducted by Rev A Howard Lindquist. interment Atlantic cemetery. Casket to remain closed. Flowers not requested.
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Bridges Wins Supreme Court Deportation Case
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 3 that a valid deportation order against Harry Bridges, a west coast CIO figure, stands. Justice Douglas wrote the opinion with Justice Jackson not participating. Chief Justice Stone dissented with Justices Frankfurter and Roberts joining.
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Weekend Heat Wave Hits East and West Coast
The nation endures a split weekend with an east and west coast heat wave. San Francisco reports 86 degrees tying a June record, while inland California hits 100 to 105 degrees. Severe storms scramble power lines in Atlanta, with scattered rain forecast in Georgia and the Carolinas. Midwest enjoys clearer skies with temps in the 60s to upper 70s across Minnesota to Kansas.
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Truman Trip Aims at San Francisco UN Conference Adjournment
The White House said President Truman expects the San Francisco United Nations conference to adjourn as planned on Saturday. Press Secretary Rees announced Truman will depart at 7 a.m. CST for a brief Olympia, Washington vacation before flying to San Francisco Friday afternoon.
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Battle Looms Over Postwar Draft Recommendation
Washington reports the Woodrum committee likely to urge universal peacetime training as U S policy, but enactment remains uncertain. The 23 member panel heard over 100 witnesses and faces a long fight as House and Senate bodies must blueprint legislation amid election year pressures.
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Threat of general strike as Leopold returns to Belgium
Brussels reports a looming general strike if King Leopold arrives, with Brussels streetcar workers pledging to strike upon his foot on Belgian soil. Van Acker notes Belgians resent his surrender to Germany 18 days after the 1940 invasion.
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Sixteen Poles plead guilty to Soviet sabotage charges
London reports say 15 of 16 Polish underground leaders on trial in Moscow pleaded guilty or partially guilty to sabotage behind Russian lines. Maj. Gen. Bronislaw Okulicki testified the exiled Polish government ordered preserving the home army for armed struggles against the Warsaw government and Red Army. Indictments and possible death penalties were outlined by Soviet prosecutors.
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Connolly Drugstore Hosts Servicemen on Leaves
Council Bluffs druggist Ted Connolly gave a day off to his shop when five armed forces men on fur loughs arrived in town and took over the store for a day. The men, among sixty who have worked for Connolly, run the counter and serve customers in a wartime scene of camaraderie.
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