Tokyo Reports New Air Blow As Nervous Japanese Predict Imminent Homeland Invasion
The article details a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the United Nations Charter with tense exchanges. Chair Connally and witnesses clash over limits on testimony while delegates from groups like the NAACP and World Forum push for reservations.
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Connally
Senate Committee
Washington
United Nations
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol Hill
D-Tex
W. E B. Dubois
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
U. S
Tokyo
Ellis Would Halt All Immigration
Rep Hubert Ellin argues for a five to ten year immigration halt to curb political outcry and wartime flows. He claims propaganda drives public opinion and opposes permanent asylum for refugees domiciled in the United States. He favors temporary restrictions while evaluating postwar options.
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Washington
Hubert Ellin R.W. Ver
Sheerntven
Bitte Eid
Huntington Republican
Oid
Jhoussrats
Rm Ig
Oswego
Spendsketel
Ellis
Bailey Named to Road Post In West Virginia
Gov Meedows yesterday reappointed Ernest L Bailey veteran road commissioner to a new term. Bailey a Matoska Mercer county resident first joined state service in 193% as mines chief then became road commissioner. He left in 1945 but returned in 1941 and has served since. term had expired May Ab but reappointment considered certain. The governor also renamed Robert L Bland of Weston to a new term on the state court of claims ending June 30, TH5E. Merriman S Smith of Bluefield named to succeed Walter M Elswick as judge of the claims court. Two WVU board members with terms expiring May 31 were reappointed Raymond Salvat Huntington Lucont Parkersburg and Dr Thomas J Harris Parkersburg. Alex B Mahood Bluefield named to board of architects term ending June 30 1950 and Charles Steele Morgantown to board of certified public accountants term ending June 30 148.
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Weston
State Court of Claims
Merriman S. Smith
Bluefield
The
Claims Court
Walter M. Elswick
Hinton
Jesien Elswick Mwim
Office of Price Administration
West Virginia
West Virginia University Board
Raymond Salvat
Huntington and
Lucont
Thomas J. Harris
Parkersburg
Alex B. Mahood
Bluefield War
State Board of Architects
Charles Steele
Morgantown
Board of Certified Public Accountants
Harvest outlook for West Virginia crops in 1945
State crop service estimates 1945 WV harvest at about 1.35 million acres, 4 percent below plans and 1 percent under 1944. Apple production projected at 1.43 million bushels, the smallest since 1921. Early season warmth followed by freezes and wet conditions reduced fruit prospects and delayed field work. labor shortages for extra help noted.
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Co- Operative Crop Sporting Service
West Virginia
Recor
Tual
Committee Urges Army To Release More Doctors
A House sub committee pressed the Army to speed up the return of up to 7,000 doctors from Europe. Brig. Gen. Robert Berry said plans target release by next May but logistics for moving troops to the Pacific keep some hold. Johnson urged prompt action and warned the Army against a leisurely approach.
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Washington
Benster Johnson
D.-Coln
Alea
Robert W. Berry
War Department
Funder Committee
Europe
Pacific
Aaid
Japan
Meeting Ends Gas Worker's Brief Strike
United Fuel Gas Co compressor stations halted by a CIO led two day strike for wage and policy demands. After meetings and wartime board discussions a settlement was reached with the grid gradually returning to normal and industrial supplies resuming nationwide.
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United Fuel Gas Co
Eastern War Industries
CIO Oil and Gas Workers
Snch
WLB
West Vir
Rinka
Kentucky
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
District of Columbia
Coatesville
Cobb, Lewis and Walgrove
Charleston
Avec
Harry A. Wallace, Jr
United Fuel
War Labor Board
Tennessee
Tejaz
Souther
CIO Union
Regional War Labor Board
Cleveland
Charlemioi
Willian Wonsettler
Harry L. Drenner
Seth
Ers
John B. Rastot
State Cio Industrial Union Council
Charles J. F. Sattler
E. H. Gallup, Jr
Pittsburgh
Army Ordnance
Keno
Maj. Gallup
Harry A. Wallace
Woonrertler
Drenmer
Glenn Oliver
John R. Hardwisk
Creirdenin
Kenova
Wallace
Maj. Gall
Saller
Fifth
Congress Probes Roosevelt Loans and Tax Deductions
The House Ways and Means Committee probes Roosevelt era loans linked to Brig. Gen. Elliott Roosevelt and John Hartford with Treasury Bureau input released behind closed doors. Rep. Doughton says the Hartford Roosevelt matter is under intensive investigation as the panel seeks to protect revenue with no dispute on pursuing the case.
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Washington
Tuly
Doughton
J.N.C
Elliott Ronsevel
John Hartford
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Committee Behind Closed
Bureau
Doughtan
Hartford
Great Atlantic and Pacifier ‘Tea Co
Jem Roosevelt
Sloan
Hat
Hartford-Rancevelt
Kietgen UR Minn
Ways and Means Committee
Commissioner urges Bring Your Container policy for paper bags
The commissioner notes a shift toward reusable containers and paper bag use aimed at reducing waste. Chairman A. M. Canterbury says the campaign has been in progress for weeks and stresses continued efforts to promote consumer adoption.
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Costemera
Merrhendine
A. MK. Canterbury
Fas
Bern
Bonus Killed In Committee Debate on Veterans Aid
The article reports a committee vote against a proposed veterans aid plan granting $140 weekly benefits. Rep Rankin objects to changes. Green accuses the panel of mishandling the measure. A separate dispute arises over a veteran’s attempted appearance in Rankin's office.
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Hanaries
Veterga
Hankin
Veerans
Haute
Green
Rankin
Celler
D-Ny
Dn Rankin
Rakin
Papers Promised New York Readers Affected by Strikes
New Yorkers faced delayed newspaper delivery as an 11 day strike by the Newspaper and Mail Deliveries union disrupted presses. The union, opposing War Labor Board demands, contested steps to restore routine daily distribution and asked for a fair contract before resuming normal service.
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Hon An
Faye Jose
Vets Center Plans Shaped in Kanawha County
Kanawha County veterans committee favors a new center with a joint funding proposal from state and local bodies. Charles Be McCabe chairs the planning committee with members from county court and city hall, plus supporters from education and service groups. Charles Hodges presided as chamber chair with a council of leaders outlining budget and operations. The Veterans Information Center has already begun preliminary work in the county courthouse.
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Finaore
Io Kanawha
Kanawha
Coaity Veteedis
Per Syne Tienda
Othe
Chantestay Chaprber
Aite
Charles Be McCabe
Kanawha County
Setlvgs Board
Chatman
Jim Tinaneng
Virgil T. Flam
Schwalss Munt
Carl C. Calvert
James G. Carper
D. Boone Daweson
Charleston
L. A.dakes
South Charles
Patsrick Maroney
Cedar Grove
Mods
Tesvin
Mvetiie
Aerview Offive
WMC
U. Moylowvinen Service
New Wy Vrested Eters
Weet Virgita
Red Crise
I Nyunity Fond
Charles E. Hodges
Chamber Tn
Ianing Divertor
Calvert
Leonard Rigsleman
Morveganllene
Pawson
Ma Rhairman
Young Velorans
Kanawha County Veterans Information Center
Mary A. Heeler
Eighth Air Force Personnel Start Home Air Transport Command
A U S official disclosed that 21 bomber crews and support personnel were redeployed from Britain to the United States. Total troops flown home since mid May exceed 60 000, with about 20 000 more scheduled this month.
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AIR Transport Command
Alobt
Deon Bee
United Shites
Tate
Laval Amasses Fortune Under Nazi Regime, Ex‑Leader Tied
An informant claims Pierre Laval, former French premier, greatly increased his wealth under Nazi control by securing concessions and managing radio and newspaper plants with Abetz and Hitler’s allies. The report says Laval sought proximity to Hitler, traveled with officials, and may be hiding in the Black Forest.
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Herlin
Ifermant
Pierre Laval
Spain
Nanzis Mae
Xhive
Hiller
The
Stary
Start
Otto Abele
Geerinas
Frange
Ranitvak
Retin
Black Forest
Abetz
Laval
Lave
Teal
Four Nations Form Kommandantur in Berlin Occupation Plan
Soviet officers announce a four-nation Kommandantur to govern Berlin with Gen Gorbatov and Maj Gen Parks among leaders. The group meets near Hitler’s ruined chancellery as Allied powers outline sector duties, troop allocations, and resource sharing for postwar administration.
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Berlin
Wea
Reich
Berpanadaritae
Moa
Tomorow
Nholy Worden Herlin
Cot
Alexander V. Gorbatov
Ghiad L. Parks
Lb. OO
Cyne
Britain
Genthrey de Besucheste
France
Lyne
Gorbier
Veterinary College
Hitler
Gurbaluy
Eyre
Warship Returns Bring Troop Reinforcements and Detainees
New York dispatch notes the Queen Mary and West Point docking with 4000 troops aboard and diplomats among the detainees in Europe. Hiroshi Oshiminatese is named ambassador to be interned after custody. Flags read On to Tokyo as the 347th Infantry and Fifth Corps provide display. Other ships James Parke and John Ericsson arrive with thousands of soldiers from the 414th and 413th Regiments.
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New York
Tokya
Amiens
Ith
Ameri Atesesuit
Whine
James Parke
John Ericsson
Issentes
Thanas Tare
Umitved Moore
Truman Skips Churchill Visit for Berlin Meeting Aboard Augusta
President Truman plans to bypass a joint premeeting with Churchill and proceed to Berlin by way of an Augusta voyage. He will be escorted by a British cruiser force to a northern European port before flying to Potsdam for talks with Stalin.
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Berlin
Augusta
Truman
Benin
Parently
St. Jean de Luz
Churchill
Trumen
Lit Ware
Vtwo
British’ Isles
Piunin
Potsatt
Greeks in Revolt Reported by Yugoslavs
London reports renewed Yugoslav claims that Macedonians fled Greece amid border unrest. Prime minister Voulgaris rushed to Salonika to assess danger while Britain and the United States urged protection for Greeks in northern Epirus near the Albanian border. Tito warned against provoking Yugoslavia as tensions rise ahead of peace talks.
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London
Yugoslavia
Greece
Adm
Petros Voulgarie
Salonika
Athens
Thr
Silonika
Macedon
Sulonika
Tito
Belgia Jast
Tokyo reports U S Navy strikes on Kyushu and Japanese bases
Radio Tokyo detailed carrier strikes against Kyushu and northern Ryukyus with American forces waging air raids on multiple targets. Japanese defenses claimed extensive airfield damage while Allied offensives pressed from Australia to Borneo as Tokyo warned of possible invasion. Meanwhile US pilots hit targets in the Philippines and Indochina as Mustangs from Iwo Jima aided in strikes around Honshu.
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Radio Tokyo
Ripponese
Turner
Powerfut
Sd Pieet
Tokyo
U. S
Jan’s
Chester W. Mimite
Kyushu
Ryukyus
Amami Islands
Okinawa
Honshu
Superteria
Home Islands
Australia
Bermee
Balikpapan
Borneo
Manggara
Nipponmee
Sambadja
Fortness
Ausale Miers
Java
Ditch Pilate
New Guinea
Tokyo District
Sirmen
Eboxro
Iwo Jame
Lnst
Great Honshu
Ferdonnet Convicted of Treason in Paris Trial
A Paris court sentenced Paul Ferdonnet to death after a four man jury convicted him of treason for propaganda linked to the Senter radin. Defense plans an appeal and clemency would lie with Gen De Gaulle if rejected.
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Ferdonnet
Paris
Paris Court of Justice
Paul Ferdonnet
Radin
Gen. de Gaulle
Truce Allows GI Picnic Near Japanese Island
Amid Okinawa aftermath a unique truce permits American doughboys on Guam to picnic and gather seashells near an Okinawa adjacent area, with Japanese commander Maj Whitanane insisting no military action while negotiations reveal odd exchanges between U S Lt Col George A Clark and Japanese officers.
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Guam
Okinawa
Maj
Whitanane
Mavine
George A. Clark
Alien
Navy
Ossbarn
H.C Nevin
Prines Aneve
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