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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
33
Australian ninth division infantry entered Brunei by unopposed march after a brief advance from the Brunei bay area. Allied air forces and ships continued assaults on nearby targets as Japanese resistance waned across west Borneo.
General Eisenhower rode through Paris to a million cheers two days after becoming a Freeman of London. He vowed that Berlin is destroyed and praised American French bonds while Gen. De Gaulle named him a fellow of the liberation with the Bronze Eda Medal.
Charleston June 14 The state board of education announced a no exceptions policy under the 65 retirement law affecting college faculty. Dr. Joseph Rosier Dr. J Frank Marsh Dr. O G Wilson and Dr E V Bowers face retirement next fall at Fairmont Concord Marshall colleges. The board also accepted Dr E S Maclin’s resignation from West Virginia Tech and named him coordinator of engineering at Marshall.
Solid Pries Administrator Ickes announced the return of 260 coal mines to private owners in eight states after strikebound wage disputes. Mines were taken over in spring 1944 except two Jewell Ridge mines in Virginia, taken over in 1943 amid pending wage agreement litigation.
The U S district attorney filed an information in federal court charging Weirton Steel in 35 counts with violating Interstate Commerce Commission rules by paying less than required tariff rates for shipments. Earlier this week the firm was indicted for violating a War Production Board order at Williams Country club. Judge William E. Baker set June 29 in Wheeling to hear pleadings.
The National Labor Relations Board certifies United Mine Workers of America District 28 as the majority choice for Clinchfield Coal Corp employees in Clinchco Virginia. A representation petition was filed March 5, 1940. Election June 2 produced 567 yes votes from 734 valid ballots, 49 for an independent union, 127 for neither.
Japanese broadcasts urge turning homeland into an island fortress and claim waves of Flying Fortresses and Liberators heading for the Philippines for heavier attacks. Premier Suzuki says defense plans are complete and invaders would be met by forces five to ten times superior. Tokyo radio hints at an American strike in China and mainland landings.
Gen. H. H. Arnold announced a plan for total air destruction of Japan with 2,000,000 tons of incendiaries annually starting July 1 as Osaka and Amagasaki suffered a massive raid. He disclosed targets Tokyo Nagoya Yokohama and Osaka and warned of devastation across industrial areas.
Republican senators argued against granting the president 50 percent tariff cutting power as too little boost to trade. Taft warned job losses and retraining costs, Brewster linked trade to domestic prosperity, noting trade totals under reciprocal programs lag the 1920s. Supporters expect a vote, likely tomorrow, on the main tariff authority while agreeing to extend reciprocal authority.
In Wyoming county om thirty receive rabies treatment after a cow sickened by a stray dog bite. Dr R C Hatfield administers care at Oceana office and the cow head was sent to Charleston for testing. A dog quarantine by agriculture officials starts June 5 and ends August 5, enforced locally.
The National Labor Relations Board ran dry of funds as strike vote activity surged and operations were slashed. With only about 80000 left in a restricted fund, lawmakers may authorize transfers in a deficiency bill while regional offices curb long distance calls and travel.
Chinese forces on a broad front in south China reached the suburbs of Liuchow and Ishan, key Japanese strongholds in the transcontinental corridor to southeast Asia. American airmen aided the Chinese by striking enemy lines and rail targets from Liuchow to Hengyang, with 21 Japanese aircraft destroyed in the area.
A truck carrying about 15 000 pounds of dressed chickens from North Carolina to Baltimore caught fire several miles north of Fredericksburg Virginia. The Falmouth fire department arrived too late as all the chickens were roasted.
Gen George S Patton will command the American Third and Seventh Armies for occupying Germany, with General Mark Clark returning to a Mediterranean post. The plan shifts from Tokyo to Europe as the Fifteenth Army may remain or be disbanded. Stimson announced the assignment and noted the move as long term.
Washington reports sales of E bonds in the 7th war loan drive are about 10 percent behind schedule. War Finance Director Ted R. Gamble urged committees to intensify efforts to cover a small deficit. Total individual sales reach 5.51 billion dollars, 78.7 percent of the 7 billion quota, with 2.496 billion from E bonds. The drive began May 14 and runs to June 30.
A five foot alligator appeared in a New York backyard on June 14 causing cats to flee. Police secured the animal with rope but it broke. officers later towed the alligator to the station. Origins of the reptile unknown.
British radio quoted an Australian reporter that Hong Kong and Saigon were hit in a great night raid by heavy bombers. NBC monitored broadcast said 25 000 gallons of jellied gasoline were dropped on port installations and warehouses during the attack.
The Northport New York Veterans hospital faced congressional scrutiny as Col Louis Verdel testified that army doctors there were on prolonged sick leave and that unfit soldiers were assigned to care for mental patients. He described harsh discipline and related injuries amid a push for trained staff and reform.
Rep. Cannon said military authorities believe Japan could surrender within 90 days or wage a prolonged attrition war. He noted a House bill cutting 92 million dollars from war agency appropriations as agencies shift from two fronts to one. No navy or war department comment followed.
Washington June 14 United States President plans to fly the world organization charter to Washington after the San Francisco signing hoping for Senate ratification before a mid June meeting with Marshal Stalin and Prime Minister Churchill. The White House also flags expanded travel including Missouri homecomings and a possible Oregon visit.
U S forces report Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley’s 96th infantry division breaching the southern Okinawa escarpment by capturing Yaeju hill and advancing toward Ozato towns. Elsewhere the 7th infantry division and the first marine division pushed fronts along Mazaka and Kumi shi ridges as 3rd marine forces seized Senaga island. More than 100 Japanese surrendered on Oroku peninsula as remaining pockets faced heavy naval and air support.
U S troops advance two miles from Cagayan valley as Gen MacArthur reports three mountain pushes on Luzon. Air sorties and fighter strikes target Japanese supply lines while the 33rd Infantry halts near Bokod. Mindanao raids also disrupt warehoused supplies as mopping up continues.
Washington marks Infantry Day with tributes from President Truman and top military leaders to the doughboy. They praise the infantryman who carried the brunt of the fighting and vow he will be there for the final kill in memory of World War I service.
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