Truman Urges Immediate Approval of World Charter
President Truman called for swift ratification of the world security charter at the World Security Conference closing session in San Francisco. He warned that delay could cost millions of lives and urged each nation to act in its own way to make the charter a living instrument. He promised to send the charter to the Senate and anticipated broad support from the UN delegation.
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Indian leaders near agreement on Wavell issue
Simla June 27 Indian nations leaders near agreement on basic membership of a proposed viceroy councils and possibly an interim government plan before adjournment. An official statement said talks reached provisional conclusions on British self government proposals but did not specify details. Muslim League leaders said no committee be called for now to pass on pending matters, indicating they had abandoned their earlier stance. Reuters dispatch from Delhi added further context.
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The Keys Of The Kingdom Tonight At The Rixie Theatre
The Grefton Sentinel invites Mrs O F Hancock Beech Street to attend tonight’s presentation The Keys Of The Kingdom featuring Gregory Peck at the Rixie Theatre or the Strand Wednesday feature at the Strand.
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Food shortages widen in cities amid meat and sugar scarcities
A 56 city survey finds four of ten grocers lacking frankfurters and bologna amid rising grain sugar margarine lard and canned fruit shortages. Meat availability declined in June across regions with some markets and restaurants closing. Relieved shipments to Europe rise, while Italy Switzerland see brighter outlook.
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Corbett Protests OPA Delay on Soft Coal Prices
Rep. Corbett of Pennsylvania condemned the delay in adjusting western soft coal price ceilings until an OPA official returns from a western tour. He urged immediate price increases to spur production, arguing that postponed action worsens the coal deficit for next winter.
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House Judiciary Committee backs Truman line of succession
Bulletin reports on June 27 that the House Judiciary Committee approved President Truman's recommendation by a single vote. The measure places the Speaker of the House next in line for the presidency after the Vice President, pending final congressional action.
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Principle Japon refinery blasted on Superforts
Guam June 27 The Marianas Superfortress fleet bombed Japan s aviation gasoline refinery at Yokkaichi 18 miles southwest of Nagoya as part of a sweeping attack the biggest demolition against Japan. Fifty fortresses struck the At Sube river facility before midnight following 809 B 29s pounding ten aircraft gun and ammunition plants. The refinery had not been a primary objective before this strike though it had been damaged previously.
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JAP GENERAL SURRENDER FATAL HARA KIRI DISCOVERED
The bodies of Japanese generals Ushijima and Cho, who staged Hara Kiri, were found in rock caves at the tip of Okinawa. Col Cecil W Nist said their uniforms and medals identified them after a cave entrance near a cliff ledge. Cho was buried with a silk cover and epitaph dated June twenty second.
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Government Uneasy As Strikes Mount Nationwide
West Virginia briefs note state aid payout totaling 428,447.86 to counties for the teacher bonus, with Logan 15,819.88 and McDowell 18,803.18 among others. Fairmont plans a 200,000, 75-room hotel addition as construction begins once materials release. Nationwide, idle workers due to strikes approach 100,000. Detroit and Chicago see notable disruptions while efforts aim to curb labor unrest postwar.
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Simla talks seek path to Indian self rule amid world war
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst notes a pivotal peace parley in Simla India where British and Indian leaders bargain a new government setup. with a veto over military affairs and cabinet posts, aiming toward eventual sovereignty. If talks fail, danger of a hostile Asiatic bloc grows. otherwise a first India unity meeting since 1930-31 provides cautious hope.
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Americans Engage Guerrillas Near San Function
American forces press against guerrillas within 20 miles of San Function, with heavy fighting reported near the flak river north of Tuguegarao. General MacArthur's forces push toward Tamogan and Manoy as Japanese resistance weakens, signaling a shift to rapid advances in Mindanao and Davao areas.
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Allied Invasion Report On Kume Island Enemies Claim
A wartime report from Guam cites enemy claims of Allied invasion support near Kume Island, 50 miles from Okinawa. The broadcast describes heavy action and prisoner captures, though Allied sources do not confirm the landing. Coordinates place Kume Island near Nahe, shaping a strategic point toward Formosa.
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