Stalin Reverses Position In Move To Harmony Conference
In San Francisco the Big Five voting formula for a world security council drew near acceptance as the United Nations Conference neared a successful end. Stalin's dramatic shift, aided by Hopkins and Secretary of State Stettinius with Truman's approval, ended a deadlock and set the stage for final charter framing.
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John M. Hightower
Associated Press
SAN Francisco
Russia
Drake
Stelin
Harry Hopkins
Moscow
Stevenius
Truman
Hopkins
Stetkins
Stalin
Young residents urged to sell bonds for jeep prize
Houston County launches a Seventh War Loan drive offering a small scale jeep model to the boy or girl under 17 or younger sellers who recruit the most buyers of E bonds from June 15 to July 5. The jeep will be shipped from Birmingham for display in downtown Dothan. Winners determined by number of people buying bonds, not total sales. Participants must be under 18 by July 5. County sales lag with $1,266,700 total and $397,533 in E bonds. county quota is $1,617,000.
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Houston County
Midniight
Robert Ramsey
County War Finance Commttee
Dothan
State War Finance Committee
Birmingham
Ramsey
Hamston County
Sparks Proposal On Tax Monies Gains Ground
The Alabama Senate, by 27 to 4, refused to vote into the administration income tax plan an amendment to double the present homestead exemption and to earmark the revenue for education and welfare. Sen. Bruce Henderson offered a county ad valorem tax exemption extension and for the remaining income tax funds to go to teachers and welfare, while Sen. Gerald Bradford pressed to table. Further amendments followed on the same theme, with a substitute proposal to allocate tax proceeds for education, welfare, and health, to be determined by the legislature. Additional measures for county senators and top state salaries were introduced amid the debate.
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Montgomery
Senate
Gerald Bradford
Clarke
Wilcox
Bruce Henderson
Henderson
House
Bull
Will O. Walton
Chambers
Vernon
St. John of Lawrence
Taro
Okinawa Final Battle Presses Japanese Defense Line
The World Today reports American troops pressing the final battle for Okinawa with Marines sealing the last-ditch corridor on the Oroku peninsula as Japanese resistance falters. In the Philippines, forces seize Bayombong in the Cagayan valley while fighting rages east of Manila. In Mindanao a resistance pocket north of Davao is broken. China cites estimates of 200000 Japanese in Burma Thailand Indo China and Malay territory as offensives move forward. Burma British Indian troops push toward Toungso Mawehl road as operations continue.
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Associated Press
Okinawa
Philippines
Bayombong
Cagayan Valley
Luzon
Manila
Mindanao
Davao
China — Army
Burma- Thailand
Kwangsi Province
Hia
Hwellin
Burma
Toungso- Mawehl Road
Tariff Rate Cut Battle in Senate Finance Panel
The Senate Finance Committee removed authority to cut tariff rates by an additional 50 percent from the reciprocal trade extension bill and approved the measure 10 to 9. Seven Republicans and three Democrats supported the amendment, while eight Democrats and Senator La Follette opposed. Chair George signaled intent to try restoring the rate cut when the bill is brought to the Senate, likely next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
la Follette
George
D-Ga
Senate
MIT President Urges Postwar Military Training Plan
MIT President Karl Compton proposed immediate action on a compulsory postwar military training program before the House Postwar Military Policy Committee. He argued a year of training under capable officers could mold future generations and deter aggression, while others urged postponement of peacetime draft legislation.
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MIT
Washington
API
American Divie Liberties Union
Ernest Angell
New York
Union
House
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Compton
Hitler
Mussolini
Hirohito
Gas Ration Stickers No Longer Required in Houston County
The Houston County War Price and Rationing Board announced that drivers eligible for increased rations may apply after June 11. Stickers on windshields are no longer needed as serially numbered coupons and license-endorsed controls replace identification. Only B ration holders with essential driving needs exceeding RY allotments may receive the increase.
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Houston County War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
A. J. Collins
Truman Names Bradley To Head Veterans Affairs
President Truman named General Omar Bradley to lead the Veterans Administration, saying a World War II veteran would run veterans affairs. Bradley, former commander of the 12th Army Group, succeeds Brig Gen Frank T. Hines, who resigned. The appointment follows other postings, including John B Hutson as Undersecretary of Agriculture and W Stuart Symington as Surplus Property Board chairman.
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Washington
Bradley
Ain Inch Abon
Hye Ade
Prope
Muthers Mu
Frank T Hmnes
Enuthe
Limes
Truman
West
Midwest
Punle Sester Dav Alt
John B Hutson
Kentucky
W. Stuart Symingon
St. Loui
Hutson
Abuse Of Patients In Vets Hospitals Aired At Inquiry
A House committee investigation into the Veterans Administration revealed testimony about soldiers courtmartialed for abusing patients at Northport Veterans Hospital New York. Seven civilians have been fired or quit amid the probe with cases referred to the U S Attorney in Brooklyn. VA officials cited possible severe patient abuse and noted further action may follow against military and civilian staff.
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Washington
Veterans Hospital
North Port
House Committee
Veterans Administration
United States
Brooklyn
John H Baird
Edward Odom
Aueshoame
Kearney
Baird
Air Forces approve airport use by EAL at Dothan
The Army Air Forces authorized a stop at Dothan Alabama airport on the Miami Chicago route of Eastern Air Lines. Senator Hill said clearance was granted due to conflict with Napier Field operations. Regular stop service begins immediately pending official notice.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
Dothan
Ala
Miami- Chicago
Eastern Air Lines
Sen. Hill
D+ Ala
Eastern
Dothan Field
Army
Napier Field
EAT
Ull
EAL & Atlanta
Municipal
Deihan
Truman Endorses Congress Pay Hike
AP dispatch from Guam notes President Truman backs a proposed pay raise for Congress as U.S. forces launch a large air raid against Kyushu, Japan. Two hundred carrier planes attack Kanoya and other air bases in waves, with smaller land-based strikes from Oshunaswa. Tokyo reports warn Japanese civilians of further B-29 bombardments as Allied attacks continue.
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Leif Frickson
Guam
Carter
Japan
Kyushu
Tokyo
Kanoya
Okinawa
Oshunaswa
Osanka
Congress raises pay to match duties request
Washington AP reports President Truman endorsing a plan to raise Congressional salaries from 5,000 to 7,500 a year and upping the Vice President and cabinet pay. The bill, sponsored by Senators Overton and Budgens, faces mixed reaction from House leaders who caution against immediate action.
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Washington
Senate
Irgistatten
Prutoas
Congress
Poorly Lighted Cars Targeted In City Drive Here
Police Chief J E Thoughon announced a city drive next week to inspect vehicles in Dothanberg. He warned many cars operate with no tail lights and only one headlight, creating hazards. Several cautions have appeared in recent months due to these faulty lights.
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Dothanberg
J E Thoughon
Zebra submarine leads Pacific convoy attack epic
The U S submarine Zebra surfaced in the center of a Japanese convoy off Pearl Harbor. Under Lt Comdr W T Smith, the Zebra engaged, firing torpedoes at the largest ship, witnessing a fierce explosion as the bridge and mast were torn apart.
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Marlin Spencer
Pearl Harbor
U.S.5
Jane
Pacific
W. T Smithth
New London
Conn
End of $5 Auto Tax Predicted in 1946
Washington dispatch reports Len Johnson U.S. Senator predicts end to the $5 automobile use tax after July 1 1946. Treasury endorses repeal saying the tax is an undesirable revenue tool and suggests boats use taxed similarly after Japan is defeated.
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Washington
API
Len Johnson
Treasury Department
Japan
Ihta Department
Treasury
Arab League Demands France Leaves Levant Soon
The Arab League urged France to withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon immediately, calling French presence a violation of sovereignty and warning of lasting tensions with France that could hinder the war effort against Japan. A five power discussion with the United States, Britain, Russia, China and France was proposed, though Truman opposed a five nation meeting on the Syrian dispute.
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Fred Karieg Cary Apl
France
Levant
Lebanon
Dyrut
Syris
Lebande
Fae
Japan
Rinve Pennce
Britain
United States
Deitain
Rusa
China
Chaorehist
Washington
Truman
Chinese advance threatens Japanese positions in Burma theater
AP dispatch reports Chinese forces penetrating toward Tiuchaw area as 200000 Japanese troops in Burma Thailand Indochina and Malaya appear cut off. Chinese high command claims progress near Kwansi province and mentions possible moves from Kwanyang toward Chitene, with ongoing pressure along the Coastal highway Fuqing to Weizhou corridor.
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Burma
Thailand
Seencka Mooka Cuungeing
Chineve High Command
Tiuchaw
Kwangin
Kwelliy
Tiben
Tanchow
Chitene
China
Malaya
Preimiari
Fukien
Fu Fin
Teiler
Faochow
Weachow
Jap Rulers Ignore Diet For Controls
Reports from San Francisco indicate Japanese authorities issued new controls under Premier Kantara Susu. The plan aims to tax excess profits, nationalize key enterprises, and adjust distributions to support a potential war effort, with imperial decree proposed to solidify the framework amid political upheaval and government changes.
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San Francisco
Japan
Ron
Premyer Kantara Susu
Dome
Suzuki
Okinawa Battle Deepens as US Marines Close On Coast
US and Japanese forces clash on Okinawa in brutal fighting. Marine units push toward the west coast at Moran Tow, while another force strikes the Ye ruduke heights. Reports say heavy machinegun and rifle fire rages, with kan Kuze and air assaults cited as costly actions. Japanese casualties mount, with estimates near 66,324 killed since April. broader figures suggest about 85,000 Japanese troops on the island. Allied naval task force shows wear from ongoing operations. Local advances include 900 yards progress yesterday to within 300 yards of the island’s western shore and significant movements on the Yamashiro peninsula.
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Guam
Itu
Japan
Tystidahed
Naha
Shur - Yonuba
Ofair
First Marine
Letetr
Ts West Coast
Moran
Orexu Pe Abana
Yaeju Dwke Heights
Itoma
Hanagusuku
Esatel
Japane
Okinawa
Chester W. Nimil
Okinay
Toki
Udiv Bis
Naj Department
Okinawas
America
West Coast
MéGen Lemond
Shepherd, Jr. Siu
Marine
Shepherd
Naha Garfield
James J. Bradley
Archibald V. Ar
Ale Seventh Infantry
Yeruduke Heights
Seoth Lavaion
Lithe Hobart
Mingloga Cove
Chinen Peninsula
Meat to Be Scarce After All in 1945
Washington AP report says government meat supply may average only 46 pounds per civilian over Oct-Dec 1945. Despite some public eating place increases, butcher shop availability remains tight as latent allocations and 1945 production estimates shape shortages. War Food Admin figures project total meat output around 22.5 billion pounds, about nine percent below 1944, with possible final totals nearer 27 billion pounds.
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Ovid
Martin Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Ecnomics
War Food Adminitration
WFA
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