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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
1
Washington June 13 General Stimson argues a year of universal military training strengthens national defense and peace. He cites dangers of unpreparedness and calls for a permanent citizen soldiery program to prepare youth, stressing disciplined training over partial efforts.
The OPA slashed July to September sugar allotments for industrial users, cutting commercial producers by about 23 percent from the prior quarter and 30 percent below the 1941 base. Commercial canners and pharmaceutical firms face deep reductions, with tighter syrup use for canned fruits though overall output may continue. Price Administrator Bowles said the changes align sugar use with limited supply, while retaining some syrup flexibility.
General Eisenhower forecast continued cooperation with the Russians and said the Allied center council will succeed as the governing body of Germany. He praised German and Allied forces, discussed postwar aims, air power, and plans for occupation, stressing patient, ordered steps toward defeat of Nazi remnants and war criminals.
Acting Secretary of State Joseph C. Grew announced that American forces will be withdrawn June 21 from German areas in the Russian zone of occupation. Eastland warned Capitol Hill against turning over Anglo American-held areas to the Soviet. boundaries with Russia remain unsettled and to be resolved by top Allied leaders.
Fragmentary war report describes U S forces driving in the Cagayan Valley and near Labuan Isles as Allied air power intensifies. Lt. Buckner declares the drive may last a week longer with Japanese resistance dwindling and Australian units aiding near Brunei and Dutch-held territories.
President Truman planned to speak at the United Nations conference closing session on Saturday June 23 as delegates narrow a split on automatic revision of the world charter within five to ten years. The committee rejected a Canadian Brazilian proposal while big powers seek a later review mechanism and veto rights over changes.
LONDON June 15 A British Indian conference will meet in Simla on June 25 to discuss Britain's offer of additional council posts for Indians as a step toward self government. Indian readers largely withheld comment as observers expect acceptance of the white paper, while Amery promised the viceroy would not veto important policy decisions in the proposed executive council. The plan is not a take it or leave it proposition and allows a broad field for Indian movement.
Paris reports Ribbentrop questioned at Allied HQ in Frankfurt after capture ended a six week manhunt. He was found sleeping nude in a Hamburg boarding house and flown to Frankfurt for interrogation. Officials ponder whether details of German maneuvers or Hitler’s fate will emerge from the probe. Eisenhower adds new angle suggesting Hitler could still be alive in hiding.
Article reports Edgar O C Bourne seeking deputy sheriff status in Brawley denied by Asst. Sheriff Luther Carson and Mont L Cavender of the county court. Carson notes Bourne did not apply and had no prior knowledge of any appointment discussion. Also mentions Cavender’s suspensions related to Charleston indictment.
An Army infantry show titled Here's Your Infantry! appeared in Charleston as part of a bond sales drive. The GI cast, fresh from Bluefield, drew crowds of about 4,000 at Beckley and plans further stops in Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Fairmont, Martinsburg, and Charleston through July. Statewide bond sales reached over $18,214 in a busy campaign amid wartime fundraising efforts.
The U S S Saratoga, the oldest and largest carrier in the fleet, was struck by enemy planes near the invasion area on February 24, sustaining seven direct hits that ripped her hull and deck. Despite 123 dead or missing and 192 wounded, she returned to Puget Sound for rapid repairs and is back in action ready to strike.
President Truman was shown the baton taken from Hermann Goering after his capture. Lt. Gen. Patch reported the baton was seized at Patch’s headquarters in Augsburg and will be kept in safekeeping before its return to the government for museum display.
Eighteen persons were killed and thirty-two injured when the Dominion express collided head on with a freight near Milton Pennsylvania. The Washington to Buffalo service plunged into the freight, derailing cars and triggering a massive rescue effort as residents aided injured survivors.
Navy reveals mines planted by German submarines closed Atlantic east ports including New York and Chesapeake Bay for brief periods. The 10th Fleet, formed in 1943 to fight U-boats, was dissolved. New York harbor entrance was swept of mines after Nov 13 1942, while traffic was halted for a three day period. Chesapeake Bay entrances were shut twice, in 1942 and 1940, affecting port access.
London dispatch reports that Prime Minister Attlee disclosed the Big Three talks will be held in Berlin. He hinted Churchill may attend as observer, while White House confirmation placed the meeting near Berlin. Labor leader tension arose over observer status and party binding.
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