Connally Urges Early Senate Charter Ratification
Texas Democrat Senator Connally pressed for swift ratification of the United Nations Charter before a receptive Senate Foreign Relations committee and the full chamber. He warned world peace hinges on U S action, said ten or fewer would oppose, and cited AP polling showing broad support among Senators.
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Associated Press
Washington
Conmmnaly
Senate
Jetus League
Rmar
Ee Francisco
Ger
United Nations Organization For Peace and Security
United States
Connally
Bilbo Denies Filibuster After FEPC Attack
Washington AP report on Senator Bilbo D Mississippi denying filibuster claims after a three hour plus speech opposing the Fair Employment Practice Committee FEPC. He refused the proposed FEPC funding amendment and warned of continuing floor battles as budget timing looms.
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Bilbo
FEPC
Washington
Senate
Emdt
Fair Employment Practice Committee
Mississippian
Tennyson
Ane
Connally
San Francisco
Johnston
Nore
Johinston
George
Bankhead
Dala
Eastland
D-Miss
McTlellan
D-Ark
Chavez
D-Nm
Howev
Eleanor Roosevelt
Africa
U S War Losses Top Million Mark
U S combat casualties since the war began total 1 030 678 with 7 226 added in the past week Army losses stand at 908 025 Navy casualties 122 654 Killed 190 277 wounded 564 302 missing 30 255 prisoners 114 181 to liberation 118 515 about 338 648 wounded back on duty Similar Navy totals show 46 488 killed 988 wounded 10 085 missing 4 225 prisoners ]]
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Washington
Panies
Patterson
Billow
Liberation
Simiar
Navy
No Ease in Fat Oi Shortage Foreseen Until Spring
Washington reports government food officials warn limited fats and oils will persist through spring as 700000 long tons less production in 1834 than 1943 plus hog and flax crop declines tighten supply. Civilian per capita fat and oil intake could drop to about 38 pounds this year from prewar 43 and 1944 47 pounds.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Farm Gasoline Tax Rebate Bill Blocked In House
In Montgomery AP report the debated farm gasoline tax rebate bill failed to reach a vote after a three hour parliamentary battle. Opponents claimed a majority favored passage while procedural maneuvers stalled action, with a 33 33 tie on a motion to place the measure on special order and no vote taken before lunch.
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Montgomery
Asia
House
Hart McGowin
Butler
McGowin
Elmore
Hunter Golson
Dennis Forter
Choctaw
Senate
Dothan Merchants Plan Two Day Closure Next Week
Dothan merchants will close Wednesday and Thursday next week for Independence Day observance. Ed Crawford of the Retail Merchants Association announced the decision, noting stores already close Thursday afternoons and that July Fourth falls on Wednesday. The group also said stores will close January 1, 1946, marking the first New Year’s Day shutdown in some time.
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Dothan
Ed Crawford
Retail Merchants Association
Crawford
Crawford Aiso
Houston Dog Heads Showed No Rabies
Alabama health officials said Houston County was not among 24 counties sending dog heads to the Montgomery rabies laboratory in the first five months of the year. Mobile led with 98 heads, Jefferson 51, and Eiowsh 15.
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Houston County
Alabama
Montgomery
State Department of Health
Mobile County
Jefferson County
Eiowsh County
Polish Leaders Begin Planning New Regime
Polish leaders announced plans for a provisional government of national unity. President Boleslaw Bierut Premier Eduard Osubka Morawski and Stanislaw Kikolaiczyk voiced confidence that the new regime would unite all Poles after the arrival at the airdrome.
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Moscow
Warsaw
Government of
National Unity
Boleslaw Bierut
Polish National Council
Eduard Osubka-Morawski
Lublin
Stanislaw Kikolaiczyk
U S Casualties Totaled 46319 In Ryukyus Battle
Navy and Army losses from Okinawa and related operations are reported with 46319 total U S casualties including 907 killed in action and 428 missing or wounded. The release notes aerial and naval actions in the Kuriles and Okhotsk Sea, detailing task force raids, ship sinkings, and airfield neutralization near Paramushiro and Kamchatka areas. The communiqué emphasizes the campaign’s western reach and lack of enemy retaliation.
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Bobbin Coons
Guam
Tae Cama Pe Sa
Okinawa
Tme Nei
Japan
United State
Chester W
Crasers
de Stroyers
Harumukotan Island
Paramushiro
Kuriles
North Pacific
Paramushro
Mats Laslands
Kuriles Im Nit
Chiang Kai-Shek Eyes Allied Push to Topple Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek told reporters in Chungking that Allies are ready to strike Japan with a final blow. He praised Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer and Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley for their roles in Chinese American military and diplomatic cooperation. He warned China’s economy must be strengthened to sustain full military training and urged continued American support to equip and train Chinese troops for combat, suggesting Chinese divisions could enter battle soon.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan
Astrate
China
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Bister
Chiang
Truman to name new Secretary of State after Stettinius quit
President Truman plans to nominate a successor to Edward R. Stettinius as Secretary of State after his resignation. Joseph C. Grew will serve as acting secretary until a Senate-confirmed replacement is found. Reports link James F. Byrnes to the post amid cabinet-change speculation as Truman travels from Kansas City toward Berlin for a Big Three meeting.
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Kansar City
Truman
Edward
Biitinius
Senate
Charles Ross
Bresa Secretari
James F. Byrnes
War Mobilizatton
Ross
Stettinins
Joseph C. Cree
Kansas City
Eduard R. Stet
Independence
More Meat and Margarine Ration Values Change
Washington AP The OPA announced July ration changes with meat supply up five percent but most meat values held. Margarine rises to 14 points from 12 per pound next Sunday through July 2, canned fish up three points, cheese values fall to four points per pound, butter and canned fruits stay the same. Seven fat pork cuts increase one to two points per pound, regular bacon unchanged, and overall meat availability improves in shortage areas despite tight overall usefulness.
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Washington
CFA
OPA
Byrnes Seen As Likely Successor To Stettinius
President Truman favors James F Byrnes for Secretary of State as part of a Cabinet overhaul after Stettinius resignation. Morgenthau Jr. and other aides may be replaced. Byrnes could lead a broad reshuffle affecting numerous assistant secretaries and regional bureaus. The plan also hints at U.S. roles in the United Nations and postwar diplomacy.
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Edward B. Stellimus Tel
United States Secretary of State
James B. Byrnes
Roosevelt
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Truman
James F Byrnes
Stettinius
Ashesesser
Genok Capriel Holl Ce
He Byrnes
Supreme Cut Justice
Wes Mobliser
Stefanus
Tramar Gaid Wall
United Nations
League
Patent Security Council
Byrnes
Whes Slettning Touk
Deermher
Desfan
Brate
Willand Claytan Asatte
Olthawah
Orly
Ella
Albu
Unde
Joseph 2. Grew
Artic
Abe Dor
Dlude Nelson A Kerkefetler Das Vharde
Archibald ‘Sire Ger Ho
Tocar
Brat
Cee Eberie
James C Tune
Dean Acheson
Stricken carrier Bunker Hill saved by desperate maneuver
The Bunker Hill, damaged and listing, survived a desperate air strike after two dive bombers struck within 70 yards. Marines and Army followed in the May dawn, with heavy casualties and 204 wounded. Navy officials recount the ship’s near-sinking and the crew’s efforts at Franklin Navy Yard.
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Bunker Hill
Wachingson
Hal
Franklin
Navy
Navy Yard
Ste
Clapen
Oking Na Marly
Turkey Opposed To Any Soviet Kars Return Plan
ISTANBUL Aps Report says Soviet Russia seeks gains in the Dardanelles and may demand the return of the Kara and Ardahan districts ceded by Turkey in 1821. Ankara reportedly would firmly refuse such demands and sees no need to raise the issue before the national assembly.
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Turkey
Istanbut
APS
Dardanelles
Kare
Ardahan
Siedditanial
ABS
Ankara
Bunsen
Moscow
Mendubp
Nonaggrenstun
Akehaii Sind
Itiawians
Kara
County Short Of E Bond Quota Despite Growth
The county War Finance Committee reports total E Bond sales of 680 872 toward a 692 0N quota. Overall sales reach 2 253 020 with concerns the E Bond goal may miss the deadline Saturday. Purchases noted on July 7 will be credited, and officials hope the target is met soon.
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Vwieh
Farahe
Tan Wee Howilon
County War Finanee Committee Today
Dee
Ap By
Minajanty
Bng
Wag
Detroit AP bulletin on auto workers return to work
Thomas, international president of the United Automobile Workers, announced this afternoon that an agreement had been reached for the return to work of main maintenance workers involved in strikes that have halted tire production and upset idled factory output.
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Detroit AP
Thomas
Inter Nation
Walted Automobile Workers
C10
Five-Ship Nipponese Convoy Wiped Out In North Pacific
A North Pacific task force reportedly wiped out a five ship Japanese convoy in the Sea of Okhotsk near Paramushiro at sub Arctic dawn. Ships sunk include a 2000 ton freighter and a large seagoing tug with probable additional losses. Japanese resistance collapsed as American ships inflicted concentrated shellfire with limited damage to the US force. The engagement marks a major North Pacific action since March 1943 and signals reduced Japanese presence in the region.
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ADAK
Aleutians
Sea of Okhotsk
Paramushtra
Crugers
Gentroyern
Sea of Okhutsk
Bape Home Islands
Siberia
Kuriles
Double Funeral Held For J. E. Millers
Funeral services for J Miller aged 35 and his wife Mrs J Miller 40 were held at Friendship Church Malate Florida with Rev Jarvis officiating. Survivors include son James Miller and three sisters Paralee Gardner J Hickard and Mrs W Brookins all of Marianna plus four brothers BH West Dave West George West of Marianna.
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J. Miller
Ashford Poule
Friendship Church
Malate
Fla
Jarvis
Cameteny
Johnson-Wilkersan
Chirge
James Miller
Paralee Gardner
Mix J Hickard
W Brookins
Marianna
BH West
Dave West
George West
Manuuna
Jim Tarn
Nur
Huge Deficiency Supply Bill Wins House Approval
The U S House approved a huge deficiency supply bill for the 1946 year, funding the Office of Price Administration. The bill totals about $17 to $14 million and dedicates $2.475 billion to the Tennessee Valley Authority program for twelve months ending July 1, with funds set as recommended by the Appropriations Committee.
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House
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Senate
Hudvert
Roentiog
Conquerors Of Metz Arrive From France
Six thousand troops land in Newport News aboard the USS General Gordon after a battle-smoothed march from Le Havre France. They belong mainly to the 337th Regiment of the Victory Infantry Division that helped take Metz and advance toward the Saar. Debarking for Camp Patrick Henry they will receive a 30 day furlough. Units served with the Armen Cau Fics Third and North Armies and with the British Second Army.
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Newport News
le Haver
France
General Gordon
Patrick Henry
Ith “Victory
Metz
Saar
Armen Cau Fics
Seaports Targeted In Air Raids On Kyushu Island
Three important Japanese seaports Sasebo Moji and Nobeoka were attacked along with Itonshu industrial center. The 20th Air Force said further delay notices would come after bombers return to bases in the Mariana area. Sasebo, a major naval base, houses naval facilities and an arsenal. Manila reports Luzon liberated as American forces claim victory in the Philippines with conquest of the Cagsiyan Valley.
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Washington
APA
Kyushu
Honanu
Prioies
Sasebo
Cit
Moji
Nobeoka
Ohazama
Itonshu
20Th Air Force
20Th Air Force Announcing Mee Samily Bing
Muamanas
Japan
Elo
Naval Aircraft Factory
Naval Aircraft Assembly Plant
Luzon
Manila
APF
Amercan
Fallpina
Mountaiont
Tazo
Ines
Douglas MaccArthy
Cagsyan
Begati
Lingayan Gulf
Japanese Homeland Smashed By New Superfortress Blitz
GUAM AP reports a new Superfortress strike devastates Japanese industrial centers. Major targets include Kawanishi and Mitsubishi plants, with extensive destruction across Nagoya Hyneejwaa Tama and Kobe areas. Recon photos show 34 to 85 percent damage at several works, with 14 to 20 percent of urban areas burned or hit.
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Guam
2Int
Curtin E. LeMay
Wnd
Aly. Moet
Kawasski Arcraft Works
Kaxamugahara
Nagoya
Wit
Kawanishi Aircraft Plant
Hyneejwaa
Mos
Mitsubishi Aircraft Works
Tama¢huma
Honshu
World War II Daily Front Updated From AP
The report notes American forces land on Kume island near Okinawa amid heavy fighting. MacArthur proclaims liberation of the Philippines with mop‑up in Luzon. Casualties listed for US and enemy across North Lucan region and Okhotsk Sea. Kurile sea action noted with ships sunk. In Borneo, Brunei Bay area tightens Allied control as bombardment targets Balikpapan. Chinaland forces seize Thinchow railway station and suburbs. Burma reports Indian troops near Pegu and Burmese forces contesting Sittang River crossings.
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Chuungking
Liuchow
Kwangsi Province
Kwangal Province
Associated Press
Japan
Rudi
Tokyo
Kume Island
Bienna
Piilippines
Philippres
Oman Island
Luzon
MacArthur
North
Lucan Campann
Burma
Pegu
Sittang River
Tonge
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U.S
Houston
Ryukyus
Okhotsk Sea
Tedwai KL Stettinius
Jamen F. Byrnes
J. E. Millers
The
Kurile Islands
Navid
Adis Nuirmita
Avukyue
Borneo
Brune Bay
West Borneo
Balikpapan
Thinchow
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