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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
2
Soldiers from George Field Ville Illinois left last night for Chicago to work during the truckers strike. The detachment includes heavy equipment operators drivers and guards to ensure vehicle safety. Lt William Thompson assisted as signal corps officer coordinating the mission for the Sixth Service Command.
Navy leaders told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee the postwar fleet should be large enough to deter any rival power or coalition. They propose splitting the current record fleet into active and reserve groups to allow rapid scaling of strength as international conditions change.
A public discussion outlines opposition to peacetime compulsory military training from groups like the American Council on Education and PTA. The Un-American Activities Committee announces investigations into Office of Price Administration issues and defines un-American activity. A Sugar shortage notice explains OPA Region 3 canning sugar issuance is halted to balance regional quotas amid high demand.
James Tojo an Indianapolis Japanese American left for infantry training at Camp Croft South Carolina the first step in a hoped visit to the land of his parents. He was a pre medical student at Indiana Central College and said he had sought to enlist for months to act against the other Tojo and his henchmen.
An old advertisement touts backache relief by addressing tired kidneys. It says kidneys eliminate acids and waste, with about 3 pints daily, and warns of symptoms like backache, swelling, and frequent urination. It promotes Dean’s Pills as a long used remedy to flush out poisons.
The House unanimously passed a bill to qualify Army Medical Corps officers and men for combat pay. Representative Forest A Harness noted corpsmen are exposed to danger in combat zones though not classified as combat troops, urging parity with infantry and other units.
Washington reports Americans face fewer calories in 1945 due to meat fat and sugar shortages though overall nutrients may rise slightly. Potatoes and sweet potatoes are expected to be in reduced supply while fresh fruits and vegetables stay near last year’s levels if victory gardeners help.
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