Truman Urges Senate to Ratify UN Charter in Person
President Truman appeared before the Senate to urge prompt ratification of the United Nations Charter. He framed the choice as charter or no charter, stressing world security and enduring peace, and noted the global lookout on the Senate's decision. He traced history, called for swift action, and said details would be debated in the Senate.
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Utah Governor Urges Reduced Federal Power
Utah Governor Herbert B. Maw, chairing the Governors Conference on Mackinac Island, urged that the American public rejects federal control after the war. He cited states’ postwar reconversion needs and favored federal help without direct control, while warning against autocratic governance and urging full employment nationwide.
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Herbert B. Maw
Utah
Maw
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
San Francisco
Maurice J. Tobin
Massachusetts
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Man
Hite
Earl Warren
California
Ralph F. Garea
Indiana
Tangier To Be Restored To Former International Status
The United States Britain and France plan to restore Tangier to its prior international status after Spain occupied it in 1940 to preserve neutrality. The State Department noted the European war’s end removes justification for continued Spanish control of the 47 square mile international zone near the Strait to the Mediterranean.
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Tangier
Spain
Britain
United States
France
State Department
Tan- Bier
Africa
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Street Scene At Carnival Described In Fragmentary Note
A fragmented sighting shows an elderly woman at a carnival holding two umbrellas one under each arm as a man sits near a parked car and leaves boots and socks behind. Two small figures coordinate to wheel a large wooden box containing glass jars down the street amid hurried activity.
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Sear
Squires To Act On Tax Rate
Sullivan County magistrates open the July term with approval of the 1945-46 budget and action on the county tax rate. School Superintendent Lewis Chase urges a nine month term to cut juvenile delinquency and notes a possible $432000 cost. Judge T R Bandy recommends building a new jail as material costs rise while property assessments increase by $250000.
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Sullivan County
Lewis Chase
Chase
T. R. Bandy
Bandy
Byrnes Fifth Nominee For Truman Cabinet And Secretary of State
James F Byrnes was nominated by President Truman to succeed Edward R Stettinius Jr as Secretary of State. The Senate quickly confirmed Byrnes, marking his rise after Roosevelt appointed him to roles including economic stabilizer and assistant President. The cabinet reshuffle coincided with Truman urging ratification of the United Nations Charter.
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World Security Council
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Five area servicemen named on Army Navy lists
East Tennessee men and two from Southwest Virginia appear on the Army Navy Departments list released Monday. Sgt. Artie O Wotring the liberated prisoner of war is listed, along with Pte Nelson F Norton from Morristown among Tennessee wounded in the Pacific. In Navy casualties Pvt Joseph Isaac Feleonor is cited, while Second Lt Samuel H McChesney Jr of Big Stone Gap appears among Army dead in the Pacific and Pvt 3S Howard S Alderson of Bristol is wounded in the Pacific theater.
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Virginia
Army
Navy
Artie O. Wotring
Emma J. Wotring
Erwin
Nelson F. Norton
Bessie M. Norton
Morristown
Tennessee
Pacific
Tennessee Navy
Joseph Isaac Fleanor
William C. Fleanor
Southwest Virginia
Samuel H. McChesney, Jr
Dorothy McChesney
Big Stone Gap
Howard S. Alderson
Willie H. Alderson
Moore Street
Bristol
End of State Heat Wave Follows Showers
Statewide relief arrives as a three day heat spell breaks after recent showers. Temperatures fell from the 90s to the upper 60s and 70s across cities including Memphis Nashville and Knoxville with forecasts calling for cooler days ahead. In a separate report Melbourne notes MacArthur forces ashore 4 076 000 men in 53 landings during Balikpapan invasion briefing.
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Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Weather Bureau
Knoxville
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Melbourne
i#P
MacArthur
Japan
Melbourne Herald
Tim Keane
Balikpapan
British Submarine Sinks Japanese Cruiser in SW Pacific
An official communique announced that a British submarine under American control in the Southwest Pacific sank a Japanese cruiser. It also reported U S submarines sinking ten enemy vessels in Far Eastern waters including a converted gun boat, a patrol escort vessel, four medium merchant ships, a large tanker, two small merchants, and a small tanker.
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Pacific
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Balikpapan Beachhead Successful in Major WWII Landing
Allied forces launched a major Balikpapan landing as part of the Borneo invasion. Australian troops, under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, secured a beachhead and advanced inland amid heavy Japanese resistance. U S air and sea bombardment preceded the assault, with 3,800 tons of pre invasion bombing. MacArthur declared broader Southwest Pacific control.
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Borneo
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Pacific
Rapid global ratification seen for San Francisco charter
London reported quick ratification of the San Francisco peace charter by most nations. From Moscow to Lima governments moved to approve, with expected action before fall. Britain may wait until Parliament reconvenes, while France could publish through the official journal after cabinet approval. The United States stance was awaited but not deemed decisive.
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San Francisco
United Nations
Russia
Peru
Associated Press
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Supreme Soviet
Britain
Commons
France
Gen. de Gaulle
Consultative Assembly
Reconversion program speeds up long wait for appliances
Washington reports the reconversion push accelerates but civilian appliance supplies will lag. The War Production Board freed metal for civilian goods and began scrapping its priority system, yet refrigerators and other items likely won’t reach dealers until September or October on demonstrator models. Most buyers will be far down lists, with full walk‑in supply unlikely until mid‑1946 and five to six years expected for mass production to ease demand.
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War Production Board
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Fires Rage in Four Jap Cities After Superfortress Raid
Guam AP reports fierce fires raged in four Japanese cities after a record 4000 tons of incendiaries dropped by nearly 600 B 29s. The raid hit Kure and other targets on Honshu and produced glowing waterfronts visible from across the sea. Two B 29s were lost. 20 crewmen rescued. Official results deemed good to excellent.
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China
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Superforia
Philippine War Losses Rise to 419000 in Philippines
Japanese losses in the Philippines climbed to 419 035 as American and Filipino guerrilla forces push a steady advance. General MacArthur’s headquarters reported 9 774 prisoners and noted strongholds remained in Luzon’s mountains northeast of Baguio including Bontoc Man Kayan and Kiangan. Kiangan resistance weaker, rest of forces resting after long campaign. Cagayan Valley fighting involved guerrillas and isolated Japanese bands. Col Albert L Warner said American casualties 11 715 killed and 4 131 missing, Japanese dead estimated at 300 000. Some prisoners anticipate Japan’s surrender next month.
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Kiangan
Cagayan Valley
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Albert L. Warner
Philippines
Japan
Associated Press
Hamilton Faron
87Th Division
Chinese Repulsed By Fierce Attack Near Trung Khanh Phu
Chinese forces under Gen. Chang Fahkwel had captured Trung Khanh Phu but were driven back by a Japanese counterattack with reinforcements from Caobang. The battle raged in areas around Trung Khanh Phu as Chang’s troops also held Malangha i inside Indo China.
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Trung Khanh Phu
Chang Fahkwel
Chungohingfu
Caobang
Chang
Malangehai
Hagiang
Fight Over FEPC Funds Delays House Recess
The House sprint to recess stalled as FEPC funding fights heated. Marcantonio pressed for a $250,000 Senate-passed FEPC fund for the new fiscal year, while Colmer warned against Federal meddling. Rules Committee skepticism clouded chances, with backers eyeing Appropriations if needed.
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Fair Employment Practice Committee
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Am. Lab.ny
Roosevelt
Colmer
D-Miss
Rules Committee
House
Senate
Rules 'Committee
Appropriations ‘Committee
Decentralization Of Reich Mapped As Gis Move To Berlin
The United States control group in Frankfurt maps a plan to decentralize Germany into smaller districts as American troops move toward Berlin to present proposals to Russia Britain and France. Each region will govern its own German agencies under a three lander system and is expected to be completed by early July with troop withdrawals aligned with the same schedule.
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Berlin
Fairs
Germany
U. S
Allied Control Council
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Russia
Britain
France
United States
Western Reich
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Control Council
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Africa
Balloon Ascension and Parachute Jump Highlight Carnival
The American Logoin Carnival in Judd Tate's care announces a balloon ascent and parachute jump at 7 30 pm nightly with repeats Tuesday and Wednesday. The oldest Flying Allen replaces ill youngest girl. The Starlight Revue and four muralists perform afternoon acts while a bands parade opens July 4 and kicks off a 13 day run. Amateur contest offers 250 in cash prizes with top awards 25 15 20 and others. Irving Siegal will perform as Hillbilly Show talent after Cocoanut Grove engagement.
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Careful Driver Wins Local Safety Council Award
C. H. Sime Jr of Kingsport Route 2 received the Kingsport Safety Council careful driver award for Montag. He was mailed two free theater tickets after driving through city streets following all routes and regulations.
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