Lend-Lease Passes 24 Billion Dollar Mark
President Roosevelt reported that total lend-lease aid reached 24.255 billion dollars with about three quarters going to Britain and Russia. He noted heavy supplies to Allied forces while China received only a trickle. In early 1944 more than 2,100 planes and 60,000 other vehicles were sent, with nearly four and a half billion dollars directed to Russia in the past year.
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Washington
Lendlease
Europe
Roosevelt
United Nations
Britain
Russia
China
United Ky
Germany
Japs Publish Peace Terms for United States
Berlin broadcast reports Japanese periodical Meiho presents terms demanding seizure of the U S Navy and compensation. The plan calls for U S expenses in taking over ships, surrender of merchant vessels, and destruction of naval installations and education centers, with punitive payments for scuttled ships.
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Loneson
United States
Meiho
Berlin
Japan
War effort strains as resources fail to meet needs
In a Septembers report the principal notes both sides expend similar fuel and equipment in the conflict. He highlights shortages and the borrowings or lend leases shaping the supply picture. The analysis underscores equal commitment despite scarce resources and persistent challenges.
Wallace Trip Seen as Omen for 1944 Ticket
Washington May 22 A number of lawmakers see Vice President Wallace’s Liberia and China trip as signaling Roosevelt plans him for a second 1944 bid. Analysts note the timing of his return by mid July and question whether Roosevelt would drop a key envoy soon after such a mission.
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Washington
Wallace
Liberia
China
Roosevelt
Congress
Siberia
Asia
Chicago
Ration Clerk Charged With Gas Coupon Thefts
In Cleveland on May 22 Birkett L Williams regional office of price administration ordered local ration board No 6 closed indefinitely to investigate rationing irregularities involving 1 000 000 gallons of gasoline. The chief clerk Robert A Dissauer 39 has been charged in a federal warrant with theft of gasoline coupons and a certificate for 538 005 gallons of gasoline. Dissauer pleaded innocent when arraigned.
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Cleveland
Birkett L. Willians
Office of
Price Administration
Robert A. Dissauer
Catawba College Plans Intercollegiate Football Return
Salisbury May 22 authorities say the athletic council favors resuming intercollegiate football next fall if a schedule is arranged. Officials noted preparation will begin immediately to book games and finalize the plan.
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Salisbury
Catawba College
Athletic Council
Bitorts
Arnall Urges Canceling Democratic Convention
Governor Ellis Arnall proposed the Democratic National Convention be cancelled to “get on with the war,” predicting Roosevelt would be nominated by acclamation. He also suggested Republicans might skip their convention as Hoover would pick the ticket. Arnall framed the race as Roosevelt prosperity versus Hoover panic.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Roosevelt
Hoover
Arnall
Major League Leaders Overview From Associated Press
American League leaders include Tucker Chicago batting .395 and R Johnson Boston with 26 runs. Doerr Boston and Torres Washington lead with 38 hits. Seerey Cleveland tops home runs with 6. National League leaders feature Walker Brooklyn batting .421 and Bardagaray Brooklyn with 25 runs. Schultz Dodgers 33 RBIs and Lanier St Louis 6 6.
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Tucker
Chicago
R. Johnson
Boston
Stephens
St. Louis
Tabor
Doerr
Torres
Washington
Gutteridge
Lieutenant On Trial for Slaying Four at Campanza
Lt Beaufort Swancutt stands trial for the March 5 killings on the Army reserve at Campanza California. He is accused of murdering Dorothy Douglas and Lourdine Livermore both 19 from Long Beach California and of wounding four others including Capt Aubrey Serfling and Arlington police officer Arthur Simpson who tried to stop him. If convicted he could face execution by hanging or firing squad.
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Campanza
Calif
Beaufort G. Swancutt
Dorothy Douglas
Lourdine Livermore
Long Beach
Aubrey G. Serfling
Preston
Minn
Riverside
Arthur B. Simpson
Arlington
Swancutt
Montgomery Ward Plant Resumes Work
The Hummer Manufacturing company plant in Springfield Illinois resumed production under government operation after a 17 day strike by AFL machinists was settled. About 198 of 200 early shift workers reported for duty at 7 a m, with 325 workers on two shifts notified and 550 total employees. The seizure order followed a war labor board dispute and involved propellers carburetors and gun mounts for military aircraft.
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Springfield
Illinois
Hummer Manufacturing Company
Second Mont Ward
Nelson Talbott
War Department
India
John J. Saxer
Asign
Kent Roosevelt
AFL
War Labor Board
Uen
Roosevelt
WLB
White House
Hummer
Ward
Chicago
Costa Rica as Southernmost Central American Republic
Costa Rica stands as the southernmost nation among Central American republics, distinct from its neighbors in geography and history.
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Costa Rica
Nazis Threaten Aiding Allies in Europe
London May 22 German official warnings threaten terrible reprisals against French patriots aiding Eisenhower’s invasion call. Vichy minister Philippe Henriot cautions listeners as German reconnaissance planes patrol Britain. Pravda says Allied Italy advances signal a broader western offensive. Chicago implements first milk pasteurization law.
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London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Philippe Henriot
Vichy
Britain
Scotland
England
Kent
Pravda
Moscow
Italy
Charlotte Co Defeats CIO In NLRB Election
The National Labor Relations Board reported that at Johnson Manufacturing Company in Charlotte, 464 eligible employees voted 423, with 110 for the CIO and 313 against. No bargaining representative was chosen and the CIO petition will be dismissed. Argentina restricted postal import of precious stones.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Johnson Manufacturing Company of
Charlotte
Textile Workers of America, C.I
UNC Finals Will Begin Saturday At Chapel Hill
The 150th UNC commencement at Chapel Hill will start Saturday June 3 with a seniors luncheon featuring Administrative Dean Robert B. House as speaker. Bishop Paul B. Kern will deliver the baccalaureate sermon, followed by alumni luncheon speakers John M. Morehead and Frank P. Graham. Governor J. M. Broughton will present diplomas.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Robert B. House
Paul B. Kern
Nashville
Tenn
John M. Morehead
New York
Frank P. Graham
University
J. M. Broughton
Decency and Moderation Noted in North Carolina Brewing talks
In Durham, Pete King recounts a chat with Colonel Bain the North Carolina brewing state director about beer retailers. He praises orderly conduct, accountability for licensees, and respect for uniformed service members as indicators of a healthy industry.
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Durham
Pete King
Bain
Brewers
North Carolina
Yeasiree
Pete
Brewing Industry Foundation
Merth Caroline Committee
Daar H. Bain
Insurance
Raleigh
N.C
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