Eisenhower lauds alliance as London cheers hero
In a London ceremony, Dwight D. Eisenhower extols Allied cooperation, humility, and shared resolve. He recalls wartime leadership, praises British and American sacrifices, and vows no nation will surrender freedom or liberty for mere existence. He boasted London’s warmth and their two peoples’ joint victories.
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UNRRA Feeds Naples and Five Ruined Provinces
UNRRA announced the first distribution of aid food to Italian civilians in Naples and five devastated provinces Frosinone Aquila Pescara Latina and Chieti. In Frosinone 36000 mothers and children were fed. Chieti 14000. Aquila 7200. Pescara 3000. Latina 68000.
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Fraternization Relaxation Excludes Young German Children
General Eisenhower announced new non fraternizing rules in the U S and British zones in Germany, allowing friendly contact with very young children while excluding older youths. He said Germany would not return to normal and emphasized efforts to prevent another war, noting Zhukov and Russian aims for peace. He scheduled a U S departure June 16 with Tedder to commandSHAFF in his absence.
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Jap Diet Passes Wartime Emergency Bill in Lower House
The Japanese Diet the lower chamber passed the wartime emergency bill today with minor amendments. It now goes to the House of Peers for final action where officials expect swift passage. The measure grants Premier Suzuki near autocratic authority to govern by imperial decree amid an extended extraordinary session.
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Polish Settlement Reported Imminent
A well informed source said the Polish question is near settlement with groundwork laid for recognition of the Polish provisional government by the United States and Britain. The two powers are said to have come around and reorganization would use the present government as a nucleus amid a general clearing of the atmosphere.
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British Govt wary on Polish leaders release report
London report says government has received no confirmation that any of the 16 Polish political leaders detained were released by the Russian Government. Paris radio had carried the claim, a Foreign Office commentator noted.
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Weather Outlook Across Italy Sees Warm, Scattered Showers
Weather across Italy shows a mix of clouds and sun with warm conditions and scattered showers over the Apennines. Maximum daytime temperatures forecast: Naples 83, Bari 85, Rome 87 degrees.
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European Roundup on Laval and World War II Foibles
Pierre Laval’s departure from Spain stays imminent though flights to fetch him returned empty. Monty, Zhukov and Eisenhower feature in a tense exchange at Frankfurt-am-Main after Zhukov pressed for toasts, while Norwegians prepare to clear remaining Germans and 500,000 POWs live under occupation conditions in the south. Greek Communist Zachariades calls for government resignation to restore order amid right wing moves.
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Egypt Abolishes Martial Law Censorship Remains In Effect
Cairo reports Premier Nekrasy Pasha announced lifting martial law and restoration of public meetings while censorship continues. The move signals a shift in governance but maintains government controls on information.
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House Debates Ban on Poll Taxes With Vote Tomorrow
The House moved antipoll tax legislation from committee to a floor vote, amid Southern protests. The bill would outlaw voting taxes for President, VP, and Congress across seven southern states, setting up a likely Senate battle after a 219 to 34 debate approval and 223 to 95 discharge votes.
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Foreign Propaganda Active, Biddle Says
Attorney General Biddle told Congress that foreign government propaganda in the United States has grown costlier and more polished. He cited a 568 page report covering June 1942 to January 1 of this year, estimating over 12 000 propaganda items in 26 languages filed annually with the Justice Department. The report notes involvement by groups tied to 34 foreign governments, 41 prosecutions since 1938, 81 defendants convicted by December 31, 1944, with 13 acquitted. Of the convicted, 58 were German, 10 Japanese, 3 Russian, 3 Italian, one Spanish, and one tied to Finland and Sweden.
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Reorganization Plan Faces Senate积极 In Congress
Washington June 12 The Associated Press reports President Truman may await fall for action on his government reorganization plan as Congress plans to finish current business through July then adjourn until September. Leaders from both chambers urged Budget Director Harold Smith that lawmakers will not tackle the plan now, seeking instead to clear appropriations the reciprocal trade program Bretton Woods and other items. The House suggested exemptions for about twenty government units, but its fate under Truman remains unclear.
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