Widespread War Crimes Trials Favored by U S
London dispatch reports the United States backing unprecedented collective trials for top wartime leaders and industrialists over aggression and atrocities. Justice Robert Jackson signals possible prosecutions before summer, naming no specific defendants while acknowledging leaders tied to Nazi and Gestapo networks.
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U.S
London
Cermany
Euprema Court
Robert Jacke
United States
Feu
Fee Prrer
Russe. A
Lorsdon
Oreondure
Jackson
Rudolf Bem
England
Top Nicai
Price Is Charged In Myers Shooting
A preliminary beating was set for next Tuesday morning in Myers disorder. Griver, resident of 308 Glen Street, was shot about seven o clock Thursday near the street, and Price was charged in the incident.
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Myers
Pees
Mysra
Griver
Glen St
Jarren
Lilly
Miss Frere
Beckiey
Solution of Pole Dispute Achieved by Soviet Radio
London reports Moscow radio announced a complete agreement among Polish groups in Moscow on forming a national unity government. It cites Biehut and Mikolajczyk among leaders joining a presidium. full government composition to be announced in Warsaw within days.
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London
Moscow
Polish Povernment
Ong
Warsaw
Boleslaw Bierut
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Ment Tin
Winrenty Wi Fos
Stanislaw Grabski
Polish National Council
Miko Jajczyk
Jan Stanczyk
M. Thugut
Bierut
V. M. Molotov
Archibald Clark-Kerr
U. S
W. Averell Harriman
Poland
House votes to strip OPA food price control powers
The House, by 345 to 142, moves to remove OPA pricing jurisdiction over food, transferring authority to the Agriculture Department. The vote, conducted by teller, signals a major shift as Democrats abandon party lines. Hoover urged an administrative revolution to curb shortages and black markets, with Anderson opposing shifting control to himself.
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House
Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
Red Enea
Herbert Hoover
Iopa
Jenkins H.ohio
Jehairman
House Republican Food Study Committee
McCormick
Massachusetts
Clinton PB
Anderson D.numo
Agriculture
Hoover
Jenkins
Food Authority
Chester Bowles
Anderson
Baruch Urges Curbs on German War Economy
Former adviser Bernard Baruch told the Senate military committee that Germany must be restricted to producing only essentials until it shows decency. He warned of dangerous new German plant activity and urged bold U.S. leadership for peace, while backing strong military preparation and international cooperation. Page 5 Col. 1.
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Washington
Sune
Yider
Bernard Baruch
Senate Military Committee
Baruch
America
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Barrach
Penney
Sen. Kilgore
D.W. Va
Pla Ning
Kilgore
Europe
Britain
United Nations
Connally predicts strong Senate support for UN charter
Senator Connally of Texas, chairing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the United Nations charter will be ratified with a comfortable edge, backed by Republicans and Democrats alike due to non political support. He notes hearings may begin mid July, with a final vote expected by early September after extended debate.
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Connally
San Francisco
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Authoritatve
Washington
Sen. Vandenberg
R.mich
Reds Explain Raid On Train to Spain
London reports a Paris dispatch stating a train attacked in Chambery last Saturday carried at least 10 Nazi fugitives with Spanish passports seeking escape to Spain. About 50 members of the Spanish Blue Division and allied collaborators were aboard, according to well informed sources.
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London
Bioscow
Paris
Chambery
France
Spain
Rusnia
Radio Corm
Mentator
Dismissal of French Officials Hits Beyrouth
At Beyrouth on June 22, five French civil officers were removed from posts including chief engineer and fire chief as Syria and Lebanon pledge mutual action to evacuate French troops and uphold independence. The two governments will jointly handle future appointments and sovereignty, with French language schools in Damascus slated for a burn demonstration.
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Beyrouth
Lebanon
Damascus
Syria
Jurors Propose City Law On Prisoners Be Revised
Jurors in Kanawha County call for a city ordinance requiring medical examination for prisoners in jail before confinement, arguing current practice may hasten death when inmates are not in a normal healthy state. They urge a competent medical authority review prior to commitment, particularly for intoxicated or narcotic states.
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Dawson
Kanawha County
Hearne
Emen Anderson
Wirt Stone
Logan Textnick
Stone
M. K. Hearne
Mem
OPA Head Learns How Scarce Meat Is
Price Administrator Chester Bowles told Virginia cattlemen at a conference that he keeps a small farm with 300 chickens three hogs and a cow His family knows the meat shortage firsthand and he notes a definite shift in the situation as cows calf Bowles recalled his daughter’s question about when they could eat it and shared a humorous family memory
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Washington
Price
Chester Bowles
Virginia
OPA
Governors Study Food Problems
New York June 22 governors from 13 northeastern states voiced concern over widespread hunger and urged government aid. They called the food shortage the most pressing issue, with Rhode Island estimating one third of residents lacking sufficient food and suggesting rebalancing Army and Navy food demands and selective service farm manpower. They also criticized OPA slaughtering rules as unfair and noted poultry shortages in Maryland and Delaware due to Army procurement, urging higher price ceilings and clearer need statements.
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New York
Imain
Thomas E. Dewey
Raymand. Baldwin
Connecticut
Dewey
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode
McGrath
Mortimer RB
Proctor
Vermont
Morris A. Hildreth
Maiie
OPA
Clarence W. Meadows
West Virginia
Gove
Herbert R. O Conor
Aryland
W. Baron
Jaware
O'Conor
Army
Aparri Falls as Luzon Fight Nears End
After Okinawa victory, 6th Army captures Aparri the northern Luzon port, amid claims of utter ruin for Japan. MacArthur’s forces press toward the Miri oil field while bombardment pounds east coast targets. Japanese resistance is described as collapsing with widespread casualty and civilian disruption.
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Aparri
Philippines
Falls
Luzon
Okinawa
6Th Army
Tig
Frean’ Tien
Douglas MacArthur
Miri
Aircraft and Rubber Plant Walkouts Shut Down Several Firms
Across the aircraft chemical rubber and artillery fuse industries an estimated 4 700 workers joined new strikes. Chicago truck drivers began a work stoppage after a week of unrest while 2 400 Harvester workers returned to their jobs. Goodyear 16 700 strike in Akron faced CIO Rubber Workers hearing. At Briggs Detroit 3 500 walked out over meat shortages for sandwiches and at Carter Carburator St Louis 2 700 stayed off to protest delays.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago International
Harvester Co
War Labor Board
CIO United Rubber Workers
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
U. Nime
Baeppleg
Conner Av
jPlint
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Detroit
Harvid KR. Wood
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Carter
St. Coulis
United Automobile Workers Union
Eau Claire
Wis
Gillette Tire
Rubber Co
Communist Party To Hold Conclave In New York
New York June 22 The Communist Political Association CPA plans a national convention in July to adopt a new political line. Earl Browder retained as president but a three member secretariat will speak for the CPA. Officials said Browder was not available for comment.
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New York
Communist Political Assoc
CPA
Earl Browder
Association
Browder
National Board
Communist Party
United States
War Bond Grab Bag Draw At Victory Hut Program In Charleston
War bond buyers at the Victory Hut may draw prizes from the Civil Air Patrol grab bag during an all day Charleston squadron event. An Atlanta plane will fly over Bollinger Field dropping 7th War Loan leaflets entitling free rides or gifts. Free movies start at 9 30 p m. Captain Billy Bryant hosts talks on 7th War Loan sales with Dewey and S Kuhns and Charles E Hodges. Local merchants donated grab bag gifts including a wrist watch cigarettes stockings chocolates. State War Finance reports a record $63 000 000 quota reached. total sales $87 595 196 about 104 percent of goal. Chairman A C Spurr says focus shifts to Series E bond sales and securities to individuals.
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Victory Hut
Civil Air Patrol
Charleston
Bollinger Teid
Billy Bryant
Dewey& S
Goshorn Hardware
Pile Hardware
Rose City Press
Cohen's Drug Store
Spencer Maine
Mary Lee Candy
S. S. Kresge
G. McCrory Store
Buhl Optical
Gunther Jewelry
Ammar Hosiery
Butler Shoe Store
Jarrett Printing, Co
Galperin Music Co
State War Finance
A.C. Spurr
Dale
Paget
Bacon Bid Sparks Community Rally at Elk View High
Report from Elk View High highlights a rally where 5 pounds of bacon sold for 525 dollars and a rack of ribs plus a carton of cigarettes circulated. W W Werts acted as auctioneer with total sales near 918 thousand dollars and references to Elm district. Edward Ysfer, now a first class fireman, was noted in attendance amidst entertainment.
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Elkview High Achess
W. W. Werts
Edward Ysfer
Imams Ane Ethey Entertainment
Army Supply Bill Reported Amid War Strategy Hopes
The Army Supply Bill advances as Army leaders testify plans to deploy waves of B 29s over Japan by summer’s end and pursue faster demobilization without weakening reserves. General Marshall warns against optimistic limits, noting victorious battles must not be hastened by wishful estimates. The committee’s report totals about 586.81 million below budget and around 15 billion less than current obligations, with overall Army authorizations near 245 billion.
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Marshall
Washington
Japan
Europe
War Department
House
George C. Marshall
Pacific
U S Seized Hard Coal Mines Are Returned
Washington June 22 The government returns 356 anthracite mines and companies to private ownership after seizing them during strike threats. Solid Fuels Administrator Ickes urges increased output to recoup lost production and notes potential shortfalls for the 1945-44 fuel year amid strikes and power shortages.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Solid Fuels Administration
Solid Fuels
Ickes
Lin
Eisenhower in Abilene a Tumultuous Homecoming Hero
Gen Ike Eisenhower received a rousing welcome in Abilene Kansas amid celebration for his service and a parade recounting his boyhood life. Despite a sprained ankle from a fall in Topeka he walked the main street greeting locals including former teammates and teachers. He emphasized humility saying he was not a hero but a symbol of America and thanked those who served and those who would.
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Abilene
Kan
Ike Ebenhower
Jam
America
Europe
Eisenhower
Topeka
Kansan
Orrin Snider
Wounded Veterans Back Universal Training Draft Debate
New York dispatch reports wounded veterans urging peace and universal military training after the war. Veterans propose six months of service, some suggesting a year, with a portion in Germany under occupation to gain training. They argue peacetime service would preserve discipline and national readiness.
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New York
INS
Americ
U. S
Meteors
Garay
Prd Manning
Franklin
Vsew
Tt ‘S
Germany
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Havana
Cuba
Earl Wilson
Commodity Credit Corps
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