Big Three talk and Senate pay clash in current comment
Secretary Stettinius frames the San Francisco conference as cooperative in spirit with major powers. He hints Russia opposes Argentina's admission and the US and Britain oppose Poland on Russia’s terms, signaling a mixed outlook. The U S Senate defies the House on a 2500 dollar annual expense allowance for members, wary of pay increases and inflation implications.
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Stettinius
San Francisco
Rusela
Argentina
United States
Britain
Poland
Russia
U. S. Senate
House
Senate
Stettinius Urges U S Role as Mediator in World affairs
Secretary of State Stettinius on Monday night set the United States as a mediator among major powers in a five point foreign policy stance. He urged joint action with Russia Britain France and China to reach a common understanding on German Japanese postwar settlement and the Polish government issue. He stressed wartime collaboration, fair dealing, and expansion of worldwide social and economic conditions to foster peace while noting sovereignty limits and the need for U S leadership in global affairs.
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Stettinius
United States
Argentina
Russia
Britain
France
China
San Francisco
Germany
Japan
Stetuinius
Truman
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Crimea
World Security Council
Russia to Train Boys of 15 16 in New Peacetime Program
In Moscow all Soviet youths aged 15 and 16 are called for army training starting June 1. Lt Gen N N Pronin says general military training will be raised to a higher level than in wartime. The new peacetime program is the largest yet, following the graduation of 17-year-olds who will take officer specialist exams on June 1. The peaceful period should not lessen defense attention.
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Moscow
N. N. Pronin
The
Peoples Commissariat For Defense
Russia
Pronin
Overseas Duty for All Physically Fit Soldiers
Maj. Gen. James A. Ulio, adjutant general of the army, announced that every physically fit soldier in the United States who has not yet served overseas will be assigned to foreign service before discharge.
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New York
James A. Ulio
Adjutant General of the Army
United States
Traitor Lord Haw Haw Captured in Allied Hands
Lord Haw Haw was shot in the thigh when captured by British forces near Lueneburg Germany and condition reported critical. Joyce known as William Joyce, a British Nazi broadcaster, is held by the British Second Army and faces treason charges in England though naturalization as a German subject could complicate proceedings. His wife, posing as his mate, was taken into custody. Joyce’s broadcasts praised German raids and claimed victories.
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Lueneburg
Germany
William
Lord Haw Haw
Joyce
British Press Association
England
Britain
Oxford
Bremen
New York
London
Dulwich
Sir Oswald Mosley
WPB Eases Civilian Building Curbs in War Peak Relaxation
Washington AP The War Production Board on Monday night eased civilian building limits, increasing allowable annual outlays fivefold for homes factories and business places. Orders set new caps from $200 to $1 000 for one family houses to $25 000 for large projects and raise limits for hotels stores offices and more while noting lumber shortages may persist.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
USC Club
Ruml Begins 66th Year In Medical Profession
Dr Wentzle Ruml marks sixty-six years in medicine since starting May 28, 1880 with Dr Henry Ristine. The 77 year old physician trained at Northwestern, joined as junior partner in 1891 and has practiced thereafter. Family notes include absent son Wentz and daughter Frances Man, with remarks on his long career and American opportunity.
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Wentzle Ruml
Mullin Building
Henry Ristine
Ristine
Northwestern
Medical School
Dr. Ristine
Beardsley Rumi
New York
David Rumi
Fifth Avenue SE
Wentz
Frances ‘Man
Rastcliffe College
Rumi
Improvement In E Bond Sales Near Target
Linn county bonds progress toward the 3 490 000 quota with 1 496 455 raised. County Bond Chairman George Hearn notes less than 2 000 000 remains and should ease as the drive continues. Officials still worry whether the E bond quota will be met despite improving sales.
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Cedar Aviet
Linn County
Towa
George Hearn
Aung
Hearn
War bond appeal by Lt Gen Ben Lear in Washington
Lt Gen Ben Lear, deputy commander of the European theater, declares war bond purchases are the duty of every man woman and child to their country in a Washington statement reported by AP.
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Washington
Ben Lear
Campaign progress stalls as bond quotas lag behind halfway mark
The campaign nears its mid stage with over half the time elapsed while bond quotas remain under seventy percent of target. Total sales across all bond types fall short of goals, prompting concerns over funding progress. Continued coverage on page 2, column 5.
OPA Inspectors Probe Cedar Rapids Meat Lockers
Two investigators from the Des Moines OPA office, George E. O'Malley and C. A. Roberts, have met Cedar Rapids residents as they audit lockers with illegally acquired meat. They plan injunctions for violators and expect a June report to The Gazette.
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Des Moines
OPA
Cedar Rapids
O'Malley
Roberts
Ration Board
Gazette
OPA Slaughter Regulation Tied to Farm Operator Control
The OPA limits point free slaughter to the farm operator only, excluding city owners. A person who may butcher beef or pork without surrendering red pains is defined by OWS as an operator who resides on the farm more than six months or supervises livestock on site for at least a third of the period. Livestock must be raised on premises he operates from birth or for at least 60 days before slaughter.
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OPA
WotEseram
Ely
Éhee
Kasurigaura Naval Ascah
Toast i
Sidjesc
Kohama
Mawarai
Tokyo
Yokohama Fe
Yokohama
Japan
Trial for Yank Who Sank Relief Vessel
The commander of the American submarine that sank the Japanese relief ship Awa Maru has been ordered to face a court martial. The Awa Maru, returning from a relief mission to United Nations internees, bore safe conduct marks per Japanese reports. Japan protested as a treacherous act, while the U.S. expressed regret and warned against retaliation against Allied nationals.
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Washington
INS
State Department
United Nations
United States
Japan
Leo Janesovsky Receives DFC in India Burma Theater
Leo J Janesovsky with the Tenth Air Force in the India Burma theater is promoted to staff sergeant and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He holds the Air Medal with one cluster, is an engineer-gunner, and has logged over 33 missions. He is 24 on V E Day and expects to be furloughed home soon.
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Cedar Rapids
Leo J. Janesovsky
Tenth Air Force
India-Burma
Mary Janesovsky
Bowling Street
Janesovsky
Seaman Morris Stoner Killed in Action in Pacific
Seaman Morris Stoner, 31, stationed on an aircraft carrier, was killed in action in the Southwest Pacific and buried at sea. He earned five battle stars in two years of service and had married Ann Konigsmark in Cedar Rapids on April 24, 1938. Surviving relatives include his wife, mother, sister, and several extended family members.
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Morris Stoner
Southwest Pacific
Navy Department
Ann
Tillie Konigsmark
William Vorel
Second Avenue
Albert G. Stoner
L Street
Seaman Stoner
Wilson
Collins Radio Company
Great Lakes
Cedar Rapids
Ann Konigsmark
Walter Umsted
Oakland Avenue
Martha Stoner
Fifth Avenue
Okinawa battle reports tally fierce Japanese air raid losses
Admiral Nimitz described another Japanese death by own action raid that sank one U S fleet unit and damaged 12 more lightly as Okinawa battles intensified. Marines swept Naha western districts, crossed harbor fronts, and pressed toward Naha airfield while Seventh Division pushed south toward Shuri amid heavy artillery and close combat.
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Guam
Okinawa
Chester W. Nimitz
Sixth Division
Naha
al Cooking
Pig feet quote highlights hog byproduct question
Oklahoma City AP report quotes Ray Forbes questioning waste in hog processing. He notes he can buy pig feet at his grocery but asks what becomes of the rest of the hog. The comment reflects concerns over meat distribution and byproducts.
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Oklahoma City
Ray Forbes
OPA
Greatest Day Assault Drops on Yokohama and Vicinity
Allied air forces launched a major incendiary campaign against Yokohama and surrounding targets in Japan. B-29s and Superfortresses targeted shipyards, plants, and industrial zones, delivering thousands of tons of bombs and fire, with extensive damage reported to Yokohama's docks, factories, and communications facilities.
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Yokonhama
Ross Geete
Solons Abandon Contempt Action in House Session
Washington AP report notes a contempt action against New York newspaperman Albert Dwyer was dropped by a voice vote after a heated session. House members debated identifying sources, with only a few voting against, and Rankin signaling possible private proceedings but ultimately shelving the case.
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APY
House
Albert Dwutes
New York
Acs Teter Ba
Seterina
Euaiad
Owenen
Persara Se Tat
Horton
Gitsan
Domengeauw
Rankangle
Today's Index Weighs In On West to East Shift
In a brief data note readers see a terse index line noting movements from west to east and a headline style hint at transfer or shift in stance. The item reads as a compact Peculiar index blurb with minimal context.
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