05 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
1
Approximately 450 B-29s attacked Kobe amid snow fog and fighters, dropping 2000 tons of incendiaries. The firestorm hit eastern Kobe near key rail stations steel works shipyards and docks, with fires also reported at Mikage and Ashiya. Japanese claims of damage varied as fires slowly burned out six hours after strike.
Associated Press reports Allied gains on two fronts with major fires set by American B 29s in Kobe and advances in Clanao and three months of China campaigns. Tokyo admits production cuts as amphibious landings near Okinawa and Naha airfield progress. A Chinese offensive reportedly envelops four towns along the South China coast with Foochow gains.
Des Moines reports Lt Craig Miller says Seaman First Class Richard J Peel Waterloo may have returned to his ship and is at sea amid a leukemia case involving his daughter Diana. Navy confirms no casualty status, radio blackout limits messaging, while two 420000 damage suits against Safety Bus Lines of Marshalltown proceed from May 28 Altoona crash.
The Bretton Woods monetary cooperation pact moves to the House with Republican optimism of easy passage, while a Democratic senator seeks congressional review of each trade pact and tariff move. A Republican bloc plans opposition, calling the agreements a potential time bomb in international affairs.
The Provost Marshal Office in the European theater reports that most American prisoners, including those in Russian occupied areas, have been recovered. About 89,776 prisoners are en route home or awaiting transport, with roughly 64,000 already shipped. The goal is to have all en route home before month’s end, per Lt Col W P Schweit.
In Paris and London leaders clash over Middle East policy. Prime Minister Churchill denies British stirring trouble in Syria and rejects expansion aims in the Levant while pledging no land grabs. He cites efforts to calm tensions and pledges restraint unless necessary to maintain order.
Washington announced meat subsidy payments to cattle feeders via local banks. The first 50 cents per hundredweight for good and choice cattle averaging 800 pounds funds through drafts issued by county AAA offices and redeemable immediately. Eligible feeders must own cattle 30 days before sale and sell to federally inspected slaughterers or OPA permits with cattle weighing at least 800 pounds. Net price must meet minimums in Chicago.
The weather bureau warns of continued showers with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Highs near 57 expected Tuesday after a 57 Monday, with lows around 49 to 50. Showers remained across the area Tuesday morning, 0.604 inches in 24 hours to 7 am. Rainfall was widespread in Iowa, with the Des Moines river 3 to 4 feet above banks and Ottumwa’s Raccoon River falling.
Allied powers declare Germany’s frontiers rolled back to December 31, 1937, with four occupation zones assigned to USSR, UK, US, and France plus a greater Berlin area under inter allied control. The unconditional surrender ends central German authority and mandates disarmament, destruction of war facilities, and detailed information on mines and labor for allied use.
Council Bluffs theater goers may attend any local movie Wednesday, the D day anniversary, free if they purchase war bonds. Three theater managers announced bond booths will be set up in each theater and a free ticket given with each bond. The Inca theater will coordinate with a state wide plan.
DES MOINES, IOWA Tuesday the governor announced the appointment of 78 men to his military staff, led by Lt Gen Mathew A Tinley of Council Bluffs and Lt Gen Lloyd D Ross of Des Moines. Also named were Eng Gen Guy B Logan Des Moines Col John R Gardner Des Moines and others across Cedar Rapids Sherandoah Atlantic and Des Moines with many lieutenant colonels including Arthur S Buckner Joh Mc Gudgel Cyrus D Loudon Thomas J McCabe Patrick N McDermott Hugh Saggan Frank Miles George Faul and H E Wilson plus H W Barnes of Hagler Grove.
Police admit fragmentary clues in the murder of Albert Langford 63 a textile executive found in the Hotel Marguery hallway by his wife Marian He was shot in the right cheek with a 22 caliber bullet lodged in the brain The only clues are a spent 22 caliber cartridge and a 33 caliber bullet no suspects or motive yet identified
In Athens a criminal court sentenced six HLAS supporters to death and two others to life imprisonment for the killing of Helen Papadakis. The court tied their actions to the naval theater of Greece, and 43 Kendarmene officers and men were noted in the proceedings. The condemned pleaded guilty.
Prime Minister Churchill disclosed that Britain met Russian demands by turning over eight former American destroyers and other ships from the Italian fleet after Italy’s surrender. He said the United States contributed ships and merchant tonnage, including the cruiser Milwaukee, with most merchant shipping supplied by the U S. The arrangement was reached at Tehran and Italy’s fleet disposition awaits the peace conference.
Chicago turnout was low as less than one fifth of over two million voters approved public ownership of the city street car and elevated railway system. The proposal, in receivership under court supervision for years, won by about six to one, mirrored by approval for a $50 million postwar improvements bond issue.
General Eisenhower arrives in Berlin to a rousing welcome from Russian and Allied troops. A unit band plays The Star Spangled Banner as flags of the United States Britain France and Russia decorate the airfield. Eisenhower meets Marshal Zhukov at Tempelhof after declaring he is happy and proud to attend the allied control commission conference in Berlin.
San Francisco dispatch reports Secretary of State Stettinius seeks President Truman's decision on forcing a showdown with Russia over veto rights at the United Nations. Moscow's stance and British French Chinese support shape the conference deadlock, with junior nations watching closely as debates probe the veto power and future world security actions.
Washington reports the American Legion urges immediate peacetime universal military training for able-bodied youths at age 18. The plan, supported by John Thomas Taylor, would require a year of training in national guard naval and marine reserve units without mandatory service, placing graduates in a six-year reserve. The Legion argues the program strengthens national security and peace guarantees without creating a standing army. The VFW proposes a shorter substitute with one year of training, while hearings proceed.
Washington D C Tuesday the WLB approved a joint agreement between Swift and the Independent Packing House Workers union covering 11 plants. About 12 000 workers across Fort Worth St Louis South St Joseph Kansas City Mo Winona South St Paul Minn Chicago Marshalltown Des Moines Pa Cleveland Harrisburg Pa are affected. The pact allows a wage rise of up to 2 cents an hour to correct inequities and includes free tools and work clothes. a similar agreement with the AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers is pending.
Ankara reports a new commercial treaty between Greece and Turkey aims to restore normal conditions after a prolonged famine. The accord signed in Ankara fosters trade and economic cooperation to ease regional tensions and support recovery efforts in Greece.
Marion A Powell a 54 year old Des Moines house painter received life imprisonment at Fort Madison state penitentiary after being convicted May 26 of first degree murder in the slaying of Mike Blyknula a 34 year old Knoxville farmer Judge Kerr Vincent Powell’s life sentence followed an overruled motion for a new trial leaving the verdict intact and binding.
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