Big Three Parley In Second Session Presided By Truman
At Potsdam on July 18 President Truman presided over the Big Three meeting focusing on defeating Japan quickly while European settlements are debated. Discussion includes possible Soviet participation in the war against Japan and potential bases in Siberia as part of allied strategy. Continued on Page Two.
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Joseph Stalin
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Great Britain
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International Soundphoto
Pa News Observes Paper Collection Day
The paper urges readers to contribute as paper remains a vital war material. It notes a contest for a tall Hollvyhock and mentions safety reminders plus a bus detour on Highland avenue during resurfacing work from the city line to Hillcrest avenue.
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Daily Weather Report Summary for the United States
The 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. shows a maximum temperature of 80 and a minimum of 60 with trace precipitation and a river stage of 5.1 feet. For the same date last year, maximum reached 85, minimum 59, no precipitation reported.
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United States
Allied planes operate from Sepinggan airstrip in Borneo
Manila July 18 Allied air units began using the Sepinggan airfield in Borneo to back MacArthur’s drive. The 4000 foot bomber runway is active as Australian troops push toward Balikpapan and Sambodja oilfields while light naval forces strike Japanese concentrations. One aircraft was lost as patrols push inland against stiff resistance.
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Fifth Wife Of Stock Broker Ends Own Life
Alicia Martyn, 25, wife of millionaire stock broker Robert Martyn, killed herself by inhaling gas in their New York apartment kitchen. Police found two illegible notes. She had a prior suicide attempt two and a half years ago and suffered severe headaches and depressive fits.
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Alicia Martyn
Robert Martyn
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Thomas Economy
Detroit
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Heavy Cruiser Ready for Action Commissioning Near Philadelphia
The 14,000 ton USS Los Angeles heavy cruiser is set for commissioning exercises at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Captain John A. Smackenberg will command after the ceremony attended by city officials and Mrs Bowron of Los Angeles.
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Fletcher Bowran
Raid on Shanghai Reported by Japanese Comet Agency
New York July 18 dispatch from the Japanese Comet agency via FCC says about 100 U.S. fighters and bombers joined an eastern Shanghai raid. The raid saw 75 Mustap and Lightning fighters escort 25 Liberator bombers attacking the city’s residential district.
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Seek To Speed Bretton Woods Action In Senate
Democratic leaders press to end debate and move Bretton Woods participation bill through the Senate. Senator Wagner predicts limited opposition as amendments are voted on, aiming to align allies with the plan for setting up the bank and fund. Opponents seek delay to extend discussion.
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Three Missing As Bus Plunges Into Rain Swollen Creek
A Greyhound bus traveling from Norfolk to Richmond fell into Gillies Creek in Richmond after a bridge failed in high water. Forty two passengers were rescued with three missing, including a three month old baby. several occupants escaped by breaking windows and swimming to safety.
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Hope to secured more rubber from liberated areas
Washington July 18 INS John L Collyer special WPB rubber director revealed the board hopes to obtain 75 000 tons of natural rubber from liberated oriental areas next year This would help the Americas squeeze by a bottleneck threatening 1946 production He noted 2 3 thousand tons already obtained from Burma and the Philippines He also cited potential stocks tapped by natives in Borneo and stocks from Ceylon India and South America to reach 100 000 tons annually for 1945 46.
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John L. Collyer
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Japanese Report New Carrier Planes Attacks Upon Tokyo
Allied carrier planes resumed attacks near Tokyo at noon. By 3 p.m. Japanese time the number of attacking planes reached 500. Weather improvements were cited for the renewed raids. Okinawa based American fighters and Liberators joined raids on Kyushu. Two heavy navy bombers reportedly hit Shikoku. Westinghouse orders up 13 percent in six months M45. unfilled orders total $547 million.
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Night Naval Bombardment Off Tokyo by Allied Fleet
Allied warships pound Honshu coast in a dramatic night bombardment described as a light strike. Ships form a long arc near Mito with 54 minutes of artillery fire along a 20 mile front. The action targets industrial sites while fiery explosions light the skies and the sea.
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Franco Signals Monarchy Return in Spain Address
Franco told the Palangist National Council that succession concerns would be settled by restoring a traditional monarchy. He stressed no immediate leadership change but urged a strong flexible monarchy when time comes and expected Congress to approve the necessary law.
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Man Wounded In Hold-Up At Euclid Loan Office
Cleveland July 18 One man wounded in attempted holdup of Euclid Loan Office on the East Side The confederate, Grant Bloom 21 was found hiding behind a billboard after the owner foiled the robbery Bloom was shot in the chest and taken to a hospital
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Euclid Loan Office
East Side
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Sharon Child Killed by Car in Sharon Pennsylvania
Audrey Smith, five year old daughter of Mrs Lawrence Whitmore of Sharon, was killed when struck by a car driven by Paul Gensko. Police reported the child ran into the street, officials stated.
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Lawrence Whitmore
Paul Gensko
Fliers Meet No Enemy Feet Shelling Planes In 200 Sorties
Allied air forces sortie more than 200 against Kyushu air fields with no Japanese fighter contact and minimal ground fire. MacArthur confirms enemy air activity only a downed plane after Kumamoto takeoff. Navy and Marine strikes sink or damage multiple Japanese ships in northern Kyushu to Honshu and Shikoku sweeps.
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Fifth
Seventh Army
Kyushu
Douglas MacArthur
Kumamoto
Japan
Fleet Adm
Chester W Nimitz
Guam
Kushu
Honshu
Shikoku
Tuesda
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Marianas
Ceontinord
Bombardment Strikes Two More Japanese War Centers
Allied naval forces pummeled a 20 mile front along Japan’s coast delivering over 2000 tons of explosives. The bombardment hit two additional war producing cities near Tokyo area, leaving fires and rubble as the fleet pressed the attack.
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Guam
Japan
Overland Route To Indo China Reported Broken
Report from Chungking states the overland route to Indo China is severed after captures near Mota and Tunghone, with Japanese air centers affected around Keetik Kweli and Yomnineg. Chinese forces advance toward Hainan and Canton area while U S 14th air force jets attack ships off Indo China coast.
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Alway
Thanksgiving Day Set For November 2?
Harrisburg July 18 Gov Edward Martin said Pennsylvania will observe November 22 as Thanksgiving Day. He explained that inquiries had been made and the plan aims to align with national observances.
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Edward Martin
Todas
Pennsylvania
Jt Thursda date at Lith federa vail
Jt Thursda reports a lith related event with federal involvement. The fragment hints at a date in Lith for a federal matter but lacks clear details or participants.
Fourth OL Event Held This Year
A brief notice indicates the fourth OL gathering will be held this year. Details are sparse but the snippet confirms the event and its ordinal position. Further information is not readable in the given text.
Senate Banking Committee Approves Ex-Im Bank Expansion
The Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved a House passed bill to expand Export-Import Bank funds from 700 million to 3.5 billion dollars so loans could aid war devastated nations. The action accompanied debate on Bretton Woods fund legislation as part of postwar reconstruction efforts.
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Senate
Bretton Woods International Bank and Stabilization Fund
Surplus Property Issue Reopened in Congress
Washington reports that Congress reconsidered the surplus war property plan with President Truman urging a single administrator to dispose of excess goods and Senate opposition to a seven member board. Rep Colmer prepared a bill after the president’s proposal to unify control. Pittsburgh reports thieves stole 350 and a 32 caliber revolver from Rev. T. H. Harris home after a ladder was used to break in.
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British Air Power to Join Push on Japan in Pacific
Reports from Guam cite high level talks between British Marshal Sir Hugh Trenchard and U S Air Force leaders about reinforcing Britain’s air groups for operations against Japan. British Pacific Fleet units already clash with Japan, including the King George V and HMS Indomitable, with Australian and New Zealand air forces contributing. The conference likely focused on heavy bombers and their use from Okinawa and nearby airfields to strike the Japanese homeland.
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Mmarshal
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Liew
Barney Giles
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Ramage Not Returning to State Cabinet
Harrisburg July 18 Samuel Y Ramage former secretary of public assistance will not return to Gov Ward Martins cabinet. The 28 year old hotel man who served at Camp Lee Va earlier was discharged recent weeks the governor said he will remain away due to private affairs. Robert Po Wray acting secretary will continue to head the department. Pittsburgh July 18 The Allegheny county coroner reported the death of Dominic Muccillo 40 painting contractor who died after plunging four stories from a scaffold with a fractured skull.
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Samuel Y Ramage Tll
Cis
Pe Ward Martins
Camp Lee
Robert Po Wray
Penbrook
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Dominic Muccillo
Death Notice Summary Incomplete and Disturbed Text
Fragmentary death record lines mention several individuals including Jerry Woods aged 6 and Victor Ateven aged 49 along with scattered street addresses in Beaver and Wampum. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption and may refer to a cross listing of deceased, relatives, and addresses from a 1965 local register.
Radio Tokyo warns of more attacks against Japan
New York dispatch says Radio Tokyo cautions Japanese to expect further Allied raids on coastal areas and to prepare defenses. DOMESTIC reports urge government reliability and leadership as Japanese authorities assess ongoing defense against American air and naval assaults.
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Ageerican
Predicted Appointment Shocks Supreme Court Scene
Influential Democratic senators predict Warren G Avastin to be appointed to the Supreme Court, following Justine Owen J Roberts. The Washington speculation centers on a high stakes confirmation process with major political implications.
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Warren G Avastin
Justine Owen J Roberts
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