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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1945
Page
1
Rumors say Emperor Hirohito may meet Gen MacArthur as U S decrees tighten control in Japan. MacArthur orders wage and price fixes, rationing, and trade curbs while probing finances and banning certain research. News access broadened and Ikeda’s appointment vetoed amid occupation reforms.
Admiral Halsey urged that General MacArthur be given a free hand to govern Japan after the occupation. He warned that without a clear program Japan could remain a threat, and spoke emotionally about treatment of American POWs. He praised Allied forces while criticizing Japanese policy.
Fire at Tokyo imperial residence on May 24 left the royal dwelling destroyed and many staff killed. Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako were not present, with only foundational structures and charred remains of the palace visible at the time of inspection.
Paris reports indicate socialists won 260 mayoral and council posts out of 1,185 elected across France. Radicals, socialists, and Catholic allies earned varying shares in Paris and Seine department results, with runoff elections to follow and observers noting a strong socialist current across Europe.
Cartoonist Jemin Beisian caricatures of Winsler published during German occupation led to a death sentence by a Belgian court. Details about the case and execution were updated as authorities acted swiftly during the occupation period.
The nation faces widespread walkouts with about 350000 workers idle as strikes spread. Michigan officials seek a probe into the labor stoppages while talks resume in Charleston between United Fuel Gas Co officials and the CIO United Workers Union to avert further disruption.
A Polish survivor from Oswiecim recounts a Christmas Day death march experience to Allied reporters. She identifies German defendants and describes her escape from a poison gas chamber as authorities and officials review her account and the camp atrocities.
Montreal shops faced a meat shortage as workers pressed for a new distribution plan. Police and press reports described intimidation at several outlets while delivery fleets reported delays.
In a wartime interview Kido Takayoshi argues Hirohito rejected U.S. peace pleas two weeks before Pearl Harbor on advice of political leaders. He says a future premier will not emerge until a “people's leader” appears and that government remains under military-era influence.
Two Brooklyn servicemen 2d Lt Theodore Malinowski and Ensign HL Helve climbed 107 flights to the 102nd floor of the Empire State building in 53 minutes with rapid stops. A boy, David Tackett 17 of Oklahoma City, began near the top as an elevator strike halted other climbers and prompted cheers from staff.
State Department to assume disposal of American surpluses overseas to aid European reconstruction. Hearings reveal plans to sell materials and mobilize resources for allied needs, with emphasis on military and civilian support and orderly disposition for postwar recovery.
A major wave of strikes paralyzed building services in New York and spread to Detroit and other areas, delaying elevator, lumber, and related operations. Thousands of workers, including CIO and national unions, walked off in disputes over minimum wages and industry conditions, prompting investigations by officials and warnings of further action.
A challenge to a state beer law provision on jukeboxes heads to court. The case questions whether the peace judge can enforce penalties for violations and whether the restricted sales procedures apply to entertainment devices in bars and taverns.
Rep. Arends argues atomic bombs make cities the most dangerous places on earth and calls for a 15 member commission to study defense policy. He warns future war will rely on large rockets and nuclear force, with no declarations or negotiations. Decentralized cities and underground shelters are proposed. Sen Downey presses for broader nuclear energy controls.
The War Office faces delays as relief funds and allotment checks slow to reach families. A letter from a woman requests urgent home relief and complains of injuries and poor state of a 28 year old man’s teeth, prompting questions about prior payments and shipments.
Comumbles G Sept. thd reports Cox of Ohio declines to accept a United States Senate seat from Ohio. The governor’s decision is framed as a refusal to accept the honor, citing a desire to remain focused on state duties and ongoing public responsibilities.
London reports reveal Russia pushes repatriation of Soviet nationals into Big Five foreign ministers discussions. Diplomats say emergency coastal water control and inland river policing opened fresh tensions as Britain and the United States grapple with complex repatriation plans amid European peace talks.
Washington officials dispute which appropriation funds the Paris delivered transport plane for General de Gaulle. The White House cites precedent set by Roosevelt for Churchill and Chiang Kai-shek, while the State Department seeks clarification from the White House on funding and authorization.
An official report states the United States and Britain are taking control of Nazi assets in Spain. The move targets properties and economic ties linked to the Nazi regime and seeks to curb influence through Spain’s wartime networks. The outcome affects German holdings and allied seizure authority amid postwar asset disposition debates.
Veterans leader criticizes selective service as overreaching in industry layoffs. James W. Cannon of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cites policy shifts and court support for rights allowing veterans to regain jobs within 90 days of discharge, with rules on unions and temporary promotions.
Washington reacts as the Ways and Means committee weighs killing the unemployment compensation bill. A closed session yielded strong sentiment to shelf the measure while strikes keep thousands idle. Kinison predicts a delay until workers return, with wavering support for a watered down Senate version and expansion of federal jobless pay.
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