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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
1
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Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with scattered thunder showers in the north. Day maximum 87 and minimum 70 reported. Pfc Walter D. Hamsley of Athens 1 wounded in the Pacific. Namon V. Knox awarded the Purple Heart for action near Bayan Bayanam, Luzon. Seaman Raymond L. Compton to arrive in San Francisco. Corporal to sergeant William T. Knight promoted in Italy. Mrs Geo Wells leaves for Alabama nutrition course. Scrap paper depot construction and wire procurement underway. Several local residents mentioned with travel, promotions, and medical updates. Continued on Page Two.
Speculation rose on a new Allied summit after Hopkins left Paris for Washington following talks in Moscow. Diplomatic circles noted improved Soviet American ties and possible news on the Polish question. De Gaulle toured Normandy as Trieste saw Yugoslav troops withdraw and plans for a boundary with Western Allied zones.
The United Nations conference nears a key vote on a veto reform for an 11 nation security council. Evatt of Australia presses to allow peaceful settlement steps despite vetoes while Russia France Britain the United States and China resist. Senator Connally leads the opposing line with C K Webster assisting. Continued on Page Two.
Colquitt, Ga.—Mrs. Mae Cook Norman, 50, was raped and bludgeoned to death Saturday night. A Black suspect, Charlie Lee Price, 20, was shot dead by Sheriff W. S. Tabb and Deputy Buck Tabb when he fought in custody en route to Colquitt. Price was taken from his home after the slaying. the officers opened fire as he resisted. No coroner’s inquest is expected.
Ewell K. Gregg, chairman of the local seventh war loan, reports no change in Saturdays E bond sales. The total holds at 523473 dollars or 63 percent of the 821000 quota with 17 days left to raise 297527 dollars in E bonds. Overall bond sales reach 1253765.50 dollars, 94 percent of the 1326000 goal.
In London Gen. Eisenhower arrived to receive the freedom of the city. He is to speak at ceremonies tomorrow and be presented with the sword once carried by the Duke of Wellington, lent by a museum for the occasion.
The article reports Justice Robert H. Jackson outlining plans to prosecute Nazi leaders and entire organizations for war crimes. He argues for adapting international law to public conscience, trying individuals and groups, and pursuing action even without a global tribunal.
Chief J B Whitmire announced no arrests and no clues after a 48 hour search into the death of Ada Mears 57 year old Moulton Heights resident found with a severed throat near her home. Coroner B T Howell said death occurred Friday morning and a coroner's jury ruled death by unknown hands. Funeral services set for 4 pm at Raper Cemetery with Mutual Service directing. Pallbearers and nieces named.
The South faced a wave of labor stoppages as steel plants idled and transport slowed. At Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad in Birmingham about 12,000 workers paused operations amid a back to work showdown with the War Labor Board. Nine states saw disrupted Tri-State lines as drivers and mechanics walked out in sympathy, while Gulf Coast shipyards faced a looming metal trades dispute and Houston Brown shipyard kept work halted by union action.
The 12th Army group announced that during a 24 hour period ending Sunday noon occupation forces detained four German generals and several other officials and scientists. Among those arrested were General Walter Musshoff former chief of the welfare division of the German air force Lt Col Juedeich former chief of the German psychological warfare board Conrad Von Schubert former observer for the foreign office in the Ukraine and later senior councillor in the German embassy and Dr Max years an architect of the city of Berlin.
Former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels testified before the postwar military policy committee that compulsory peace time training should be rejected in favor of aerial power built through voluntary enlistments. He argued a Navy strong in the air could deter and defend against future attacks, stressing air superiority as essential to national security. The discussion accompanied broader House and Senate debates on poll taxes FEPC and price controls as Truman awaits Hopkins from Moscow.
Technical Sergeant Robert Rumery injured in an automobile crash two miles north of Columbia Tennessee late Saturday night. His companion Private Eugene L. Sandlin unharmed. Car a 1936 LaFayette reportedly swerved to avoid a truck, hit a concrete drain culvert and turned over three times, throwing both soldiers from the car. Ambulance from Courtland Field took Rumery to the station hospital.
Storm damages Jamestown New York, injuring eight and causing about 1.5 million dollars in damage. Repair crews work to restore power and clear wreckage from the savage wind event.
Diplomatic circles in Moscow report that news on the Polish question, welcomed by Allies, should come soon. Observers note improved Russian American relations after Hopkins's visit as he flies from Paris to brief President Truman. Tass in Paris cites Pertinax saying Polish prisoners were released and 16 of 17 resistance leaders freed by Russians.
The National Safety Council appealed to newspapers nationwide to publish original editorials at least a week before the Fourth of July. It said a strong editorial is a powerful weapon to enlist public support in reducing the holiday accident toll.
Senator Morse disclosed he wrote Price Administrator Bowles urging resignation. He argued OPA caused costly losses to processors and acted politically on the Oregon lamb issue. Chavez said firings or defunding are the only ways to remove officials.
C. Bedell Munro, president of Pennsylvania Central Airlines, was set to be the principal witness today as the Southeastern Civil Aeronautics resumes hearings in Greensboro after a weekend recess.
Fourth Service Command headquarters announces military personnel may accept employment in essential industry and agriculture while on pass or furlough. Soldiers may not render direct personal service to the public, per the War Department authorization.
President Truman transmitted a military budget totaling 39,019,790,474 dollars for fiscal 1946. The plan calls for 21,963,093,400 in new appropriations, 8,818,195,574 in unobligated balances, and 3,238,501,500 in expected recoveries. The White House notes a 25 percent reduction from earlier totals and outlines Army strength down to 6,968,000 by June 30, 1946 with major discharges and new entrants.
In a three pronged push Australian forces attack Northwest Borneo while American air assaults enter the fifth day of action over Japan. U S forces score a two day 17 mile advance in the Philippines and push through Nipponese defenses with naval task forces securing key flanks. In China the Allies gain ground as Chinese troops seize Futing and threaten Liuchow near the Indo China border while advancing on South China cities.
Domei reports a Diet committee approved a measure establishing imperial rule by decree after lengthy debate and minor amendments. Premier Suzuki’s remarks on war powers sparked contention as the extraordinary session lengthens toward tomorrow. The bill is expected to pass the House of Representatives with amendments and go to the House of Peers.
General Stilwell warned the war could last two more years. Allied forces landed on Las Buan and Brooketon near Brunei with Australian and Iran naval air support. Casualties were light for the landings while Japanese losses were listed as 392,116 in the Philippines and Okinawa totals.
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