Russia Holds Key To Settlement Of 2 Vital Questions
United Nations officials seek Moscow replies on two core issues shaping the future world security system trusteeship and regional defense. Gromyko has sent proposals to the Kremlin as US Britain near agreement with France and China on most points. France contends for a permanent seat in the security council though wording in the plan may be revised. The secretary general will be chosen by the general assembly on security council recommendation amid ongoing closed-door debate.
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Last Day for Coal Consumer Declarations Announced
Consumers face May 15 deadline to file declarations for next fall's coal supplies. After deadline, dealers will limit 1945-46 winter deliveries to 80 percent of last year's usage. The form requests last year’s coal consumption and is required for any cost order.
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Truman Opposed To Tax Cut Before V-J Day
President Truman stated at a news conference that he is opposed to any tax reductions until after Japan is defeated and the war ends. He argued 65,000,000 bondholders must be protected, insisting continued high taxation is the only safeguard.
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House Debates Bill to Separate REA and Fund Three-Year Program
The House moved to sever the Rural Electrification Administration from the Agriculture Department and provide 600 million dollars for a three year program with Senate approval. Debate split between keeping REA under Agriculture and making it an independent agency with some favoring placement under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Senator Shippaland led the push in the Senate to remove REA from agriculture citing political entanglements. Originally created in 1938 as independent, REA was later placed under the Agriculture Department.
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Nagoya Marks Power Of Yanks Raid
Report on Nagoya after the January raid describes massive incendiary bombing by carrier aircraft. U S and Japanese claims of losses and damage are mixed, with observers noting extensive destruction and smoke blanketing the city.
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Penalties Under U S Rule in Germany Include Death
Eisenhower drew up military ordinances for postwar Germany occupation with death penalties in espionage, aiding enemy, sabotage, and riot incitement. Courts range from general to summary. maximums include death, life imprisonment, and fines up to $10,000. Collective responsibility may allow fines on communities. death requires Eisenhower’s confirmation.
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Truman Eyes Meeting With Churchill and Stalin
President Truman said he hopes to meet soon with Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin to discuss a future peace program. He told reporters he had discussed arranging a meeting yesterday with British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden, but no definite decision had been made.
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Patrols Gain In Burma Push
Southeast Asia Command report says the 82nd Division moved south along the Bay of Bengal coast and reached 25 miles north of Gwa, 160 miles northwest of Rangoon. North of Sanoway troops advancing east along the Tangup road made further progress in Burma.
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Kennedy Says Conscience Clear on German Surrender
Paris report quotes Edward Kennedy claiming he acted on duty and informed SHAEF public relations before reporting Germany's unconditional surrender. He says he is responsible for Morton Gudébrod's actions and that the decision to publish the surrender was his alone, without NY AP consultation.
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Street Scene Traffic Standoff Stuns Local Crowd
A chaotic street scene unfolds as several vehicles halt at a terminal impasse while Ghres cars wait. Nearby, a bus passenger chats at a corner, others resume at the box. Customers and waitresses peer from drugstore windows as circus trucks halt at the intersection. A white-haired grandmother leads children in a playful bell-ringing moment on the road.
Yanks Take Airfield on Okinawa
American forces cap tured the Yonabaru airfield on Okinawa, with Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley’s 96th Infantry Division advancing toward Shuri. Conical Hill and Yonabaru fell, opening a path to the Shuri line as Sixth Marine Division fights in northern Naha, amid heavy artillery and air bombardment.
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Briton Denies Exaggerated Trieste Report
A British spokesman dismissed London reports that Marshal Tito was ordered to withdraw Yugoslav troops from Istria and Trieste as exaggerated. Britain and the United States said Trieste would stay under Allied control until the peace conference resolves its status, with envoys in Belgrade conveying a frank but calm message. Edvard Kardelj in Belgrade criticized foreign misrepresentation of Yugoslavia’s intentions.
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Balete Pass Falls To Yanks After Weeks Hard, Bitter Fighting
Balete Pass fell to American 25th and 37th divisions after weeks of bitter fighting. General MacArthur said the drive through the 80 mile mountain road toward Cagayan Valley reached a Japanese stronghold with heavy casualties. Up to 20,000 enemy dead were expected from cave complexes. U.S. Maj. Gen Mollina noted sobering losses but progress continued toward Santa Fe and Villa Verde. Meanwhile, Mindanao actions included advances near Ipo Dam and Davao, with Mindanao and nearby seas under American control as forces attempt to bisect the island and disrupt 60,000 Japanese troops.
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Seventh War Loan Drive opens with bonds sales report
Kingsport reports first day E bond sales of 22425 with 17000 at park office and 4000 at bank. Since April 9 payroll saving plan has sold 456218.50 in E bonds, about half of the city’s 1000600 quota. Committeemen note half the time for E bond sales remains. War loan emphasizes E bonds amid continued war costs in Pacific.
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Length of War Exceeded Ike's Early Estimate
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force notes the war lasted longer than General Eisenhower expected, by up to five months, due to Nazi resolve to fight on after initial defeats. Across Africa Italy and the Western Front, three major gambles failed to shorten the conflict as intended. The victory came through overwhelming force and brilliant combined arms, aided by a mighty aerial power.
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17 Year Olds Enlist In Navy In Nashville
A Kingsport boy and two Virginia youths travel to Nashville for examinations and enlistment into the United States Navy. They were sent by the Navy Recruiting Substation. Named are Johnce Tillman Wells of Kingsport, Dewey Howard Manary of Spears Berry Virginia, and Roy Falin of Gate City Virginia Route 5.
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Roy Falin
Gate City
Move to force Army release men with more than three children
Washington reports Rep Engel seeks a House vote to amend War Department funding to bar pay for soldiers with more than three children. He argues the Army must discharge such men, citing humane concerns and economic costs from allowances and dependents, while noting the Army point system inadequately handles families.
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Senate Committee Okays Lilienthal As TVA Director
David Lilienthal’s renomination as TVA director was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee by a 13 to 2 vote. Senators McKellar and Stewart, both Tennessee Democrats, criticized him in a joint statement but did not urge a bloc against confirmation. Lilienthal expects swift confirmation as his current Tennessee Valley Authority term expires Thursday.
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Careful Driver Award Honors Foremost Dairy Driver
The Safety Council recognizes a Foremost Dairy driver with award for careful driving on city streets. The driver, license 5P/2-732, used proper arm signals while navigating traffic as two theater tickets were awarded to the company in recognition of safe driving practices.
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