Truman outlines peace aims during Berlin flag ceremony
President Truman declared the United States seeks not territory but peace and prosperity for the world at a Berlin flagraising ceremony after the Potsdam talks. He said the allies aim to use their victory for peace, not conquest, and urged turning wartime power toward lasting stability.
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Labor disputes ease as 15,000 return to work nationwide
Across five industries, agreements or settlements ended several stoppages enabling more than 15,000 workers to resume jobs. Yet about 50,000 remain idle due to ongoing nation wide disruptions amid fresh regional tensions in Ohio Indiana Missouri and New Jersey.
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Southern Governors Back Freight Rates Change
Five southern governors endorsed an interstate commerce commission order to equalize freight rates. They spoke after a dinner meeting of the freight rate committee of the Southern Governors Conference, chaired by Gov. Robert S Kerr, aiming to counter delays in implementation and support a coordinated effort.
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Export-Import Bank loan limit boosted by 2.8 billion
Senate approved legislation increasing the Export-Import Bank lending cap from 70 million to 9.5 billion dollars. The measure, passed unanimously, funds credit for American shipments to war devastated areas and supports the World Bank and currency stabilization funds as part of the broader Bretton Woods program. President Truman expected to sign amid POWDAM talks.
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Congress Votes Tax Relief Bill Passes in House
Congress approved a 4.7 billion dollar tax relief bill to aid postwar transition. It boosts the excess profits tax exemption and speeds refunds to help small businesses and firms resume peacetime production. A railroads provision was removed after Senate opposition.
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More Leather Shoes Produced in Fourth Quarter
Washington reports a more plentiful leather shoe supply for civilians. The War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration announced that 10,500,000 additional pairs will be manufactured in the fourth quarter, compared with the current quarter, amid possible adjustments to rationing.
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Case Studied On Vet's Seniority Policy
The War Veterans Board seeks Justice Department advice before ruling on veterans seniority rights at United States Rubber Co Mishawaki Indiana. Forest O Thomas, WWI veteran, challenged job reentry after service is told he is entitled to a new shift and seniority under selective service rules but was discharged. The dispute questions the enforceability of Hershey’s interpretive order 190 A and awaits court action.
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Citywide Road Traffic Survey Begins Monday
The state highway commission with the U S Public Road Administration will conduct a detailed traffic survey into Lawton starting Monday July 23 to determine origin destination and stops of vehicles. Six survey stations will record data with teams of five at each, operating from 6 p m to 7 p m, using separate counts for trucks and passenger vehicles.
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State Highway Planning Survey
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Ulldide
Seven Ships With Troops Arrive in New York
Seven ships reached New York today with 31,455 U S troops from Harane Line the largest single day return since V E Day The 44th Infantry division consisting of 14 756 soldiers led by Maj Gen William F Dean arrived aboard the Queen Elizabeth Others aboard included units from the Second Indian Head Division and additional regiments with plans to disembark at Staten Island and nearby ports.
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Japanese Reinforce Yellow Sea Defenses Amid Invasion Fears
Japanese commanders move thousands of troops from central China to the Yellow Sea coast to deter a possible American landing. The shift follows a Cabinet meeting on today’s issues as Gen. Kuo Chi Chin cites 100000 troops redeployed from Hunan to Shantung and coastward.
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Associated Press
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Aussies Capture Oil Area Without Fight
Australian troops on Borneo advanced five miles to seize the Sambodja oil fields and refinery with little resistance. Gen Douglas MacArthur announced that only two Japanese defenders remained, as the Allied force rapidly restored oil production and began rebuilding after quick countermeasures.
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Two Lawtonians Return Home After War Service
Lt. McDuffie, son of J. R. Melvite, is en route home from England and Europe after major invasions including Normandy and Holland where his unit earned presidential citation and Air Medal. Sgt. Fleming, 26, from Faxon, awaits a 48 day furlough from Camp Chaffee with his father and sister, honors include Bronze Star for Marshal Islands occupation and RAF ordnance unit service.
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Strike To Slow War In Pacific
Dayton Ohio reports Maj Gen Lester Miller warns U S Rubber Detroit plant must halt production immediately to prevent a two week tire shortfall for B 29 Superfortresses and DP 47 Thunderbolts. He cites inability to fill Okinawa Guam tire orders and calls the tire shortage a serious issue affecting the war effort.
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Franco Reported to Name King Designate in Spain
Diplomatic circles report Generalissimo Franco plans to proclaim Alfonso Jaime as king designate once he reaches majority. A regency led by Franco would govern Spain until the prince is eligible to rule.
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Fires Raging As Halsey Raid Strikes Honshu Cities
United Press dispatch from Guam reports Admiral Halsey’s fleet prowling off western Honshu after a night of massive B-29 air strikes. Fires rage through Tokyo Nagoya Fukui and Amagasaki as 7,500 tons of bombs and incendiaries unleash 100 mile conflagrations. Two Superfortresses are lost. radio silence suggests a possible new assault.
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