Air Transportation May Upset Dixie Freight Rates
Southern governors meeting in Mobile Alabama study whether postwar ICC freight rate equalization could be offset by growing air transport. Gov Simeon Willis of Kentucky urges attention to larger planes while Gov Robert Kerr of Oklahoma defends gains. The group plans protest, seeks counsel, and warns against delays beyond 90 days while weighing air versus rail impact.
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Mobile
Ala
Interstate Commerce Commission
Simeon S. Willis
Kentucky
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
South
J. W. Norman
Louisville
Civil Aeronautics Authority
ICC
John P. Ferris
Tennessee Valley Authority
Norman
Wisconsin
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Central States
Stalin Promises Stronger Russian Navy And Bases
Premier Stalin declared Russia will build a stronger navy with new ships and bases. In a Moscow radio address marking Red Navy Day he praised the fleet for aiding in the war against Germany and pledged ongoing training to raise naval skill and discipline.
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London
Stalin
Moscow
Germany
Red Cross Vet Help Clarified by Local Chapter
Local Red Cross chapter answers veterans questions on benefits, claims, and aid. Red Cross assists filing claims and representation before rating boards. field directors in VA offices are often veterans. Financial aid is available for the disabled, not for training, with referrals to GI services and notary and dependency proof help.
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American Red Cross
J. J. Co N
Home Service
Corrigan
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
Veterans’ Affairs
the Cross
Creae
Skeleton In The Closet Puzzle Deepens In Liverpool
In Liverpool a skeleton sealed in a steel cylinder from bombing ruins shows a fractured skull. Police cite diaries a 1884 85 dated postcard and train ticket plus clothing and a rusty knife as clues. A paint firm bill head and items suggest possible painter ties. no identity or death details yet.
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Liverpool
England
T. C. Williams
Big 3 to outline Japan surrender terms from Potsdam
CBS commentator Tris Coffin, citing Washington officials, said a Potsdam statement within days would lay out liberal surrender terms for Japan. The plan reportedly promises freedom of religion and choice of form of government, with the emperor issue left open. If Stalin does not sign, a separate statement may follow. Britain and the US to issue the surrender message.
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Washington
CBS News
Tris Coffin
Potsdam
Japan
Coffin
Truman
Stalin
Britain
United States
Goebbels Biographical Cards On War Correspondents Recovered
Berlin July 21. Dr Paul Joseph Goebbels biographical cards on American and British war correspondents were recovered by U S military intelligence from the Reich propaganda ministry. Some cards dated May 1944 note invasions coverage and photographs were affixed to some entries.
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Berlin
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Reich Propaganda Ministry
U. S
Associated Press
Wes Gallagher
Roger D. Greene
Truman Not Seeking Conquest in Pacific War
Friends of President Truman say his remark that American troops are not fighting for conquest does not mean abandoning forts during the Berlin flag raising. Observers note he aimed to keep general welfare of all peoples as a war objective and referenced 125,000 farms connected to the 1944 rural electrification program.
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Truman
Berlin
U. S
Pacific
Elee
Armored Division
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