Stettinius Resigns as Secretary of State in GOP-Teed Move
President Truman accepts James F Byrnes as a likely successor while designating Stettinius to a UN Security Council post to project U S influence. Congress tightens oversight of OPA price orders on processed foods and farm commodities, placing agriculture secretary’s written approval on all pricing rules.
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Policy Rps II Aims To Align Agencies On Proposals
The article argues that RPS II may not prevent future regulatory issues but would improve outcomes if all involved agencies understand proposed policies beforehand. It notes past practice allowed agencies to act independently, causing conflict and confusion. The conference committee also removed the cost plus guarantee on arm products from the Senate OPA bill, a change many saw as wise to avoid new complications.
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Rehearings urged in press freedom case by AP directors
Advice of counsel indicates AP directors seek a rehearing of the recent anti trust ruling. A Congress policy stance may shape the case's meaning, as public doubt about press freedom grows. The piece notes a nationwide debate and hints at reconversion and housing bottlenecks affecting Cedar Rapids and Des Moines area labor pools.
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Parisian views on American suitors in romance arts
Parisian magazine cites reasons French women find American suitors inferior in romance arts. Some Americans may be angered, but overall the piece suggests a cautious normalization as nations grumble over social grace and refined finesse.
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Luzon Freed as MacArthur Declares Northern Campaign End
General Douglas MacArthur announced the liberation of Luzon after the northern campaign’s decisive pincer closing on the Cagayan valley. American casualties totaled 11,351 wounded and 3,793 dead with thousands of Japanese dead and prisoners, as Yamashita’s forces were driven into rugged mountains and isolated. The 37th Division and 11th Airborne spearheaded the final advances with allied forces capturing Aparri and linking with guerrillas in a pivotal, though less publicized, theater of the Luzon battle.
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Cloudy and Cooler Forecast After Brief Iowa Storm
Cedar Rapids area saw a sudden rain shower early Thursday delivering 0.75 to 1.03 inches in 15 minutes. The weatherman cautioned about light northeast showers while noting a high of 92 in the state, a drop to 60 in several towns, and strong winds up to 80 mph in Estherville.
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Malta acts to prevent bubonic plague outbreak
Maltese officials on Thursday moved to guard against a possible bubonic plague outbreak as a handful of suspect cases emerged. Local health authorities intensified surveillance and prepared quarantine measures while awaiting test results.
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Triplets Born At St. Luke's All Doing Well
Mrs. Harry Haney of 520 Seventh Street SW delivered triplet daughters at St. Luke's hospital Thursday morning. Dr. Charles S. Day reported mother and three babies are doing well. Weighs were 3 12, 3 4, and 3 24 pounds. Born premature, they were placed in incubators. Father, a city truck driver for John Blaul's Sons, was also doing well at noon.
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Slight Rise in July Food Supply But Points Stay High
Washington AP notes July meat supply will rise 5 percent, yet most ration values stay. Margarine up to 14 points, canned fish 2–3 more. cheese values drop 2–4 points. Beef, veal up. pork down. mutton up. cheese quarters reduced due to July production rules.
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Darnand Seized by British Near Swiss Border
Joseph Darnand once head of the Vichy militia was captured in a hideout near Edolo three miles from the Swiss border by three British sergeants. He was turned over to French authorities and shipped to Paris with fear of execution as a traitor. Darnand ranked just behind Laval among wanted war criminals.
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Chiang Says U S Aid to China Is Inadequate
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, in his first press conference since 1941, said the United States was not giving China enough economic help. He asserted Chinese soldiers with training and equipment can match or exceed foreign troops, and urged more American economic experts be sent to China while praising Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer's cooperation.
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China
Command changes and Okinawa losses reported
American forces totaled 46,319 casualties in the Okinawa campaign and related operations. Gen Joseph Stilwell assumed command of the U S 10th Army, while Admiral Nimitz reported 4 907 killed and 4 824 wounded in Ryukyus action from March 18 to June 20. Japanization tallies reached 101 853 killed and 9 498 captured through Tuesday. Stilwell appeared at a flag raising near the grave of the Japanese commander as the final phase loomed.
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Poison Gas Ship Hit At Bari Raid Reveals Loss
A wartime Bari harbor raid account notes a British vessel hit by a 500 pound bomb causing almost complete loss of life. The ship carried poison gas and the attack involved four ammunition ships amid a broader Luftwaffe strike that evening.
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Auction Promises Free Items With War Bond Bids
Linn county reports 69 days passed and 3 left in the bond drive with E bonds sold at 2,845,460 toward a 3,490,000 quota. Auction at 7 p.m. Friday in the coliseum offers 200 items free in exchange for purchasing E bonds and bidding to win.
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Stettinius to Take Post on Allied Council
President Truman announces the resignation of Secretary of State Stettinius and his appointment as American representative on the United Nations Security Council. James Byrnes is expected to succeed in the State Department, with Stettinius to serve as U.S. representative and council chairman until the UN is formed.
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Texan Asks Senate Bush Charter Job
Texan Democrat Tom Connally urged Senate ratification of the United Nations charter, saying world peace depends on U S membership. He predicted a two to four week debate with minimal opposition, emphasized veto power as a stabilizing factor, and warned against skepticism while pledging U S sovereignty remains intact.
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Allied Air Attack Targets Kyushu Ports and Okayama
A US bomber force of 450 or more Superfortresses struck four targets in Japan on Thursday. Sasebo Moji Nobeoka and Okayama were hit, hitting seaports and a key manufacturing center on Honshu.
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Dead Allied captives reported by Prague radio
New York AP reports that Prague radio said more than 1,000 Allied prisoners of war were found dead in western Bohemia after being shot or starved by German guards. The broadcast also said two SS men responsible are in Czech hands.
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