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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1945
Page
8
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General Doolittle cites Allied air campaigns against Germany detailing the impact of long range fighters, Leuna oil plant battles, and huge bomber losses. He notes Goering’s warning, asserts air power alone did not win the European war, and reflects on future warfare with robots and rockets.
The Army orders over 343,000 German prisoners in the United States to watch films showing Nazi mass murder, with German translations and camp booklets detailing the atrocities. Canteen rations of beer cigarettes candy will end when current stocks run out.
Education leaders meet in Austin with the American Legion educational committee to map GI bill outreach for returning World War II veterans and outline college credit policies. Committee members include Gibb Gilchrist Texas A and M College president Col Gordon Simpson Texas Supreme Court member Judge Roy Coffey Dallas bar president and Pollard of Tyler.
Ira Hill Elder 90 a retired rancher who came to Texas from Mississippi in 1860 died in a Sweetwater hospital. Funeral services were set Saturday at Kerrville. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Guy Nations Sweetwater and Mrs I B Brown Fort Worth and two sons Joseph H Arlington and Dave San Angelo.
Stocks edged toward a mild recovery with selective buying while many leaders showed indifference and trading volume was the lowest in a month. The 60 stock average rose 0.6 points to 63.9 as reconversion doubts restrained many customers and transfers totaled 1,070,000 shares.
New York and New Orleans markets show gains as spot cotton tightness and unfavorable crop news drive futures higher. Mill buying and domestic demand lift May to July and October contracts, with some profit taking trimming gains before closing. Average price across southern markets climbs to 33.46 cents per pound for middling 15-16 inch bale.
B 29s blasted the Kawanishi seaplane plant near Kobe as part of a larger raid. Earlier waves hit Japan's oil reserves at Tokuyama and Otake, and fuel plants on Honshu. The attacks also targeted Oita Saeki Kyushu airfields and Miyakanojo and Nittgahara industrial areas.
A Norwegian dispatch reports Vidku Jonas Lie and Henrik Rogstad shooting themselves in a bunker outside Oslo after barricading themselves since liberation day. Sverre Riisnaes, minister of justice, surrendered to patriots surrounding the fortress town.
Washington reports that all restrictions on production and delivery of typewriters were removed today. Typewriter manufacturers still producing war materials may not reconvert facilities or transfer personnel to typewriter production until they have met their war production commitments.
The early president George Washington vetoed only two bills during his tenure, underscoring limited use of the veto power in the foundational period of the United States.
Stocks steady light buying stems decline while bonds hold steady and rails rally. Cotton rises on mill buying and short covering. Chicago wheat mixed with short covering long liquidation and hedging. Corn firm to strong as cash handlers buy. Rye steady to weak with shorts covering and longs liquidating. Hogs active and steady top 14.75 while cattle stay steady with top 17.90.
Fort Worth reports cattle and calves weak at mostly medium to low grades with prices 8.50 to 14.25 for common to medium steers and yearlings. hogs steady with 180 lb and up at 14.88. lambs and sheep varied, with spring lambs 13.50 to 14.80 and ewes 6.00 to 7.00. Kansas City notes cattle 12.50 to 14.50 for yearling slaughter steers, hogs 14.50 with sows at 13.76, sheep shows steady to strong with spring lambs around 17.80 on wool show and 14.00 to 25 for wooled lots.
May corn reached a seasonal high at 1.17 while Chicago grain futures held steady to firm before late-session profit taking pulled some prices lower. Wheat finished mixed to down modestly as corn and oats moved within narrow ranges. Fort Worth quotes show grain prices across several classes with no dramatic shifts.
Chicago Butter markets show firmness with Butter 531 and 539 lbs, score ranges 89 to 93, cooking grade 39, carrots at 90 score. Eggs at 19 990 cases, market firm, extras 35.2 to 36.1. standards 34.3, Sven receipts 32.6, checks and dirties 31.5. Kansas City reports unchanged produce.
Marriage licenses issued for Travis Mann and Geraldine Pickett and for Pinis Foreman and Lorene Hill. Court actions listing Elmer Oxford debt suit. Real estate transfers include L. E. Norton to Roy Johnson, Wade Wallace to M. L. Wilkins, and Maybelle Morgan to Glenora Reeves with corresponding property deeds and prices. Myrta McCrummen to First Presbyterian Church.
The plan aimed to free 60 miles of German prisoners around Devizes, seize 200 vehicles from hospitals, storm barracks and an armored division, and broadcast a freeing message to Hitler. Ten escapees alerted authorities, 28 leaders were seized, ending the plot.
Commanders outline a 12 month redeployment for Europe to manage occupation, discharge, and Pacific transfer. Large troop movements by water from France are planned, with 15,000 more Americans expected to return in June and July. Final scoring will determine who goes home, to the Pacific, or remains in Europe for occupation duties.
Delegates discuss how to prevent future wars choosing between strong power enforcement and united nations cooperation. Canada pushes voting rights for non members. Britain and Russia seek tight council control. U S delegate Stassen voices American position amid tense committee talks.
Herbert F. McCulla former national president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty in Lincoln district court to embezzling about $9 000 from the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Association where he formerly served as treasurer.
Brownfield couple welcomed a daughter weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces born Friday at 4:07 p.m. at St Marys hospital. Lowe family announced a son born Friday at 8:28 a.m. at Lubbock General hospital. father is stationed at Lubbock Army Airfield. Adron Johnson and wife of Abernathy reported a daughter weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces born Friday at 6:21 a.m. at West Texas hospital. father is a farmer.
A group of local veterans argues for severe occupation and punishment of Germany, urging destruction of industry, long military oversight, and strong limits to rebuild. They oppose lenient terms and say a harsh outcome is necessary to deter future aggression.
A blaze at Laughlin Field in Del Rio destroyed the group two operations building with estimated damage of 11000. The cause is undetermined and an investigation is underway.
The Army Quartermaster Corps has developed a smokeless oil heater designed for field tents. The device aims to improve warmth without smoke, benefiting soldiers in temporary shelter scenarios.
San Francisco May 11 U P Infantryman 2nd Lt Paul G Sibler Jr son of Mr and Mrs Paul G Sibler of San Antonio says the Browning automatic rifle BAR is the best weapon in the world In combat he was wounded Feb 4 on Luzon and evacuated to Letterman General Hospital He notes soldiers complain of BAR weight in training but in battle its performance changes their view He wears the Purple Heart and has the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in action.
About 216000 troops eligible for discharge under the rotation system will be released from 17 centers nationwide. At least 85 points are required, and 2500 high point scorers will go home, with more centers to open. Surveys show most expect to return to prewar jobs, pursue school, or become self employed.
Paris reports that Spain may transfer Pierre Laval to British authorities rather than return him to France. Foreign office circles said France would likely not oppose this plan and expect the transfer to British custody.
The War department notified Studebaker today that engine output for B 17 Flying Fortresses would be terminated at Studebaker plants in South Bend Fort Wayne and Chicago by the end of July.
Morning Avalanche reports on postwar aims to curb German aggression and build a lasting world order. It outlines proposed Allied occupation zones, disarmament, removal of arms industries, and supervision of German finance and industry, plus plans to return war criminals for trial.
German prisoners of war at Fort Sheridan Illinois asked to join the American Army to fight in the war against Japan and then return to POW status for five years to earn citizenship. Lt. Col. Ernich R. Schuelke said the request came through the camp spokesman with no count given and no indication of probable action.
All Nazi troops in the Dodecanese and the 12 000 Germans on Crete surrender to Allied forces, the Allied naval command announces.
Fred R. Kingman district manager of the War Production Board announced the revocation of Honolulu brownout effective as of May 11. The action ends the city’s curtailment measures and signals a return to normal operating conditions for industry and transportation.
In Havana on May 11 a presidential decree froze all domestic sugar stocks held by producers refiners and wholesalers for three days. The measure aims to regulate supply and stabilize prices amid concerns over shortages.
Los Gatos California May 11 Yehudi Menuhin a 29 year old violinist was notified he passed his physical and is now classified 1-A the musician said I am proud.
A historical note states that twenty one presidents of the United States practiced law. The fact highlights the legal training common among leaders from the early republic through the modern era.
Friday word noted Mrs A C Bowden underwent an appendectomy at a Naval hospital near California where her husband Ensign Bowden is stationed. Lois Ruth Meese 2, ill with diphtheria, showed improvement after surgery at Lubbock General Hospital. Lt Weems D Jones, a WWII POW, is back with US troops and expects to return home. William Griffith of Los Angeles paid $50 fine plus costs for operating an automobile for hire and posted bond on a gasoline stamp charge. A hospital and school incident caused trouble Friday as a woman fainted, later explained by police and school officials as a mere fainting spell after learning her daughter was injured.
The report details heavy Okinawa fighting with casualty figures 5 551 total and 1 131 killed. Navy bombers sink cargo ships and damage vessels while British carriers claim eight enemy planes. Maj. Gen. Bruce and Maj. Gen. Bradley direct infantry and armor as the 96th division returns to action. General Wallace oversees civilian care and base buildup for the On to Tokyo drive.
A force of 750 Flying Fortresses and Liberators crossed the channel to rescue freed prisoners near Munich. About 150 aircraft transported POWs to centers in France and England, while 600 ships carried 6,000 U S Eighth Air Force noncombat personnel on continental tours to view the damage they helped cause. Sightseeing began yesterday with 7,000 ground crewmen as passengers and will continue if possible.
Vincente Lombardo, a labor leader, stated Mexico will propose to the United Nations conference that labor should have a voice on all future world organization issues. He emphasized labor as a key stakeholder in global deliberations.
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