Axis Observes Geneva Rules Says War Dept Hearings
Washington reports that Axis powers are respecting Geneva convention provisions for POWs and hospital ships, with witnesses testifying humane treatment of POWs while noting Tokyo bombing execution violated the convention. Paterson confirms U S adherence and payments to POWs, plus food rations and ongoing war production milestones.
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Washington
War Department
Appropriations Committee
Tokyo
United States
Robert P. Patterson
Transportation Corps
Army
Quartermaster Corps
Ordnance Department
Air Corps
Bicycles for Delivery Restricted by OPA Ruling
The Office of Price Administration freed bicycles built for package delivery from rationing restrictions. These bikes feature a small front wheel and large basket and are intended solely for delivery services, not other uses.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Temola and Monday Contract clubs sponsor weekend party for service men
The Temola club and the Monday Contract club with chairs Mrs. Bert Nash and Mrs. Louise Thomas host a Saturday night party and dance for service men at the Community building. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Woestemeyer oversee the ballroom with the junior hostess league. Call for sleeping quarters availability for uniformed guests with names, nights, and rates.
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Bert Nash
Louise’ Thomas
A. E. Woestemeyer
F. T. Stockton
R. S. Brooks
Congress Debates Anti Subsidy Measure Across Agencies
Washington lawmakers and farm groups clash over anti subsidy plans aimed at blocking CCC funds from supporting price reductions. Rep Wolcott introduces a bill to bar subsidy use, with Sen Gillette considering identical Senate action. Groups like the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation and American Farm Bureau back the move, while labor pushes for broader price rollback and wage relief.
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Washington
House
Wolcout
R-Mich
Commodity Credit Corporation
Gillette
D- la
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
American Farm Bureau
National Grange
Organized Labor
Arizona governor calls for repatriation of Japanese Americans
In Los Angeles on June 18 Governor Sidney P. Osborn of Arizona says residents favor sending American-born Nipponese back to their birth states after the war. He warns peace officers could be overwhelmed if relocated Japanese were released locally. Indians in Canada are deemed minors under law and their affairs are run by the Indian Affairs Branch of the Department of Mines and Resources.
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Los Angeles
LCP
Sidney P. Osborn
Arizona
Canada
Indian Affairs Branch
Department of Mines and Resources
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