20 May 1945
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1945
Page
1
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a 10 percent reduction by August 30 applying to class rates across the nation from the Rockies eastward and to uniform rates for the eastern territory. The move aims at parity with the east and eliminates territorial divisions.
US and Japanese forces clash across Okinawa near Naha with 30 526 American casualties in two months. Nimitz reports 8 310 dead and missing, including 1 239 soldiers 3 978 sailors and 1 239 marines. fighting continues along the Okinawa line as Sugar Loaf Hill shifts hands amid heavy losses.
London press echoed Stalin's settlement approach to Poland but offered no official reaction from Britain or Poland. Commentators urged direct on the spot examination and warned against trusting refugee Polish information while noting Molotov’s conference remarks on arrests and border arrangements.
The 7th war loan drive reports 3 percent 3 per cent to date 1 613 billion in purchases with 29 percent in E bonds. Treasury plans open house on May 27 inviting public view of previously secret air transport sector sections.
South Africa’s Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts denounces confusion and pressures at the United Nations conference. He laments exodus of leaders Eden Bidault Molotov and warns that a reduced membership risks jeopardizing the peace charter’s ratification.
In Washington on May 19 Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee oppose a plan to lower tariffs, arguing it risks conflict with Britain and other markets. Democrats back extending the reciprocal trade agreements act for three years to allow further duty cuts. The House plans to debate the issue next week with the act set to expire June 12.
Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia predicted a move to uniform railway freight rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He has filed suit in the U S Supreme Court against railroads for monopolisitic rate practices, insisting he will proceed regardless of ICC actions. The governor had argued the case in Washington and won a 5-4 hearing decision.
The Soviet Union presents a draft accepting a world peacekeeping body and the right of individual or group action in self defense if the security council fails to preserve peace. The proposal mirrors American language and follows the French draft, with fate in Big Five meetings as regional security, veto powers, and trusteeships loom. Latin American nations seek regional security safeguards before broader decisions.
The article argues Allied air power could deliver a fast knockout of Japan similar to Europe, with minimal Allied losses. It notes lessons from Germany, the D‑Day buildup, and Churchill’s stance on mixed methods, predicting months of policy decisions as air power is intensified in the Pacific.
A government meat subsidy plan is expected to raise beef supplies for housewives by August with broader availability delayed to Christmas. Wilbur La Roe Jr of the National Independent Meat Packers association cites the industry estimate, while War Mobilization Director Vinson cautions effects will take time. The DPA also targets black markets by denying slaughter quotas to packers with no ration-point surrender over three months since Jan 1, 1944.
London dispatch reports Dr. Alfred Rosenberg has been captured by British troops at Flensburg and taken to a hospital for a sprained ankle. The piece notes ongoing debates among Truman Churchill and Stalin over trial methods and custody of war criminals, with Russia’s stance shaping mistral arrangements.
Tito expresses resentment and surprise at Alexander’s charge that Yugoslav policies mirror Hitler Mussolini and Japan He defends Yugoslav collaboration with the Allies and insists Yugoslavia will not be humiliated or cheated of its rights The interview notes Yugoslav forces advancing to the Soca River and beyond.
London May 19 Marshal Tito replies to British and American notes on the Trieste issue. The message aims to outline Belgrade’s position and respond to Western proposals amid postwar tensions.
The War Production Board announced 530000 new refrigerators may be manufactured this year with gas and electric units resuming July 1 after a three year shutdown. Production will be at about one third prewar rate and early output added to stockpiles for hospitals and essential uses. Manufacturers are invited to apply before July 1 for priority aid to begin peacetime production in the July through September quarter.
Former governor J M Broughton said the Interstate Commerce Commission has removed the barrier to the South’s industrial and agricultural redevelopment. He called the ICC action the greatest victory since reconstruction and credited the South’s rate case approach for ending discrimination hindering growth.
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