Eisenhower Leaves Abilene for Washington Trip
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie depart Abilene for Washington D C aboard a special Kansas-to-Washington rail journey following a brief hometown stopover amid a warm Abilene reception. He will meet Secretary of War Stimson before resuming duties in Washington.
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Garry Ili
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Kansas City
Washington
D.C
Stimson
Tke
Europe
Chinese Forces Battle Inside Liuchow Suburbs
Chinese troops fought near Liuchow and its suburbs as ground operations advanced south of the former American air base. Details describe railroad and town outskirts moves, with forces pushing toward Liuzhan and Liunenan while repelling enemy attacks north of Lungnan and Hsin feng.
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Liuchow
Hsinfeng
Henan
Hsichwan
Polish Leaders Reach Agreement on New Government
Polish leaders reached a framework under the 1921 constitution for a new government after protests from major Polish blocs. The three groups at Warsaw agreed on peace, free elections per the Yalta terms, and expected recognition by the Bik Three, the United States, and Britain upon the current government’s withdrawal.
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Britain
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Lublin
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Poland
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Home stretch for Lawrence Co bond sales amid upbeat notes
The Lawrence County bond drive moves toward its quota as buyers race to reach the $3.68 million target. Officials report about $3.233 million subscribed, with July 4 events and Rotary speakers linked to fundraising efforts and community sales.
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Lawrence CO
President Truman Takes Rest Stop Before Washington Return
President Truman will present the Nations charter to the Senate for ratification on his return. He plans to witness the final session of the security parley and may address Congress in person or via message. The trip includes a layover at Hamilton Field with stops en route and a Mount Rainier route note.
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Berlin
George Allen
District of Columbia
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Portiana
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Partiana
Hirohito may assume full command of Japan forces
War reports indicate Hirohito may take over full command as heavy air and sea battles surround Okinawa. Five more Japanese fleet vessels damaged by enemy action, with several Americans reported sunk or crippled in recent days. Ground fighting on Okinawa dwindles to isolated pockets as air raids continue.
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Formosa Ground for U S Bombers Under Study
General Kenney described Formosa as the sole practice ground for U S bombers in the Far East. He warned Tokyo that new deadly tactics are being tested by Fifth and Thirteenth Air Forces against the enemy homeland, with crews training near Formosa to learn terrain and defenses.
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Democrats Seek Reversal of Food Control Change
The House, in a committee of the whole, debated Jenkins amendment limits on price control. Democrats urged restoring authority from the Office of Price Administration to Anderson and contested centralizing food authority. The vote stood 145 to 142 with prospects of reversal as both sides pressed positions.
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Pennsylvania Rail Crossings Improve Traffic Flow
Pennsylvania rail line work near Grant Street crosses improves driving, easing street congestion. State Defense Council urges housewives to salvage tin for war effort, noting waste per person has dropped in 1945. Bathing pool project advances on Neshannock Creek near Rosena dam site. Down town traffic and parking return to prewar levels with sunny weather and higher gasoline allowance.
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Warren R. Roberts
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Mercer Street
lawmakers push to discharge fathers with many children
Washington June 23 INS Rep Albert J Engel Ri Mich said he will seek an amendment to the 38 billion War Department appropriations bill to obligate the Army to discharge fathers with four or more children from military service.
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INS
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War Department
Army
St John s Jubilee Homecoming At Liuthran Church
Record crowd attends St John s Golden Jubilee homecoming at Liuthran Church. Program led by C W Herman Hess features Rev Charles O Thompson of Trier Mission Society New York addressing Looking Backward Outward and Forward. Messages recall childhood, church influence, Inne Mission Society work, and future expansion over 25 years with letters from members serving as Navy chaplain Edward Willis and Rev Arthur Haynes. Social period follows with guests and refreshments.
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New York
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Minneapoli
Paul A. Gemperle Killed In Action
War casualty notice reports Paul A. Gemperle died of wounds received May 4 in the line of duty. The family and unit losses are recorded with military officials and local tributes prepared as part of the service memory.
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Paul A. Gemperle
County to Receive $28 466 State Tax
Governor Wagner and the auditor general oppose the payment of $28,466.36 license fees. The county’s share of gasoline tax collected by the state for the six month period ending January was approved and will be paid, reducing the balance by $2,293.97.
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G. Harold Wagner
Pennsylvana
Commonwealth
Auateur Keeral
Trials of Nazi War Criminals Under Planning
F Nia Billi Donovan head Jia thi of the Office of Strategic Services said trials will start soon but exact dates are unclear. He noted coordination among Britain Russia and France to establish the international military tribunal and prepare for retrial, with staff focusing on organizing the vast data about the defendants.
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Jia Thi
Office of Strategic Services
Amen
Service Gehen
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Russia
France
International Military Tribunal
Leacter
Resident's Cousin Claimed by Death in Melbourne
Brow Henley of Edenburg RD 1 received news that his cousin Miss Elizabeth Henley of Melbourne Australia died recently at her home. She leaves many relatives here. Her parents were Mr and Mrs James Henley of Australia. She also leaves two sisters Maria and Emma. City Hall granted a permit for a new garage to Joseph Bloir at 530 Savior Street. It will be a concrete block shop and cost about 3000 dollars.
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Edenburg
Elizabeth Henley
Melbourne
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James Henle
Austalia
Maria
Emmna
Australia
City Bureau of Burning City Hall
Joseph Bloir
Savior Street
Australians Converge on Rich Oilfields
Gen Douglas MacArthur announced seizure of Miri airfield south of Seria. Australian forces under Lieut. Ger Leslie Mor lead command moved from Lutong after capturing oil refinery sites. Units of the famed “Rats Tobruk” patrolled Lutong and Brunei Bay as American and Australian bombers pressed the attrition of enemy personnel.
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Douglas MacArtiiny
Miri Audrome
Seria
Ger
Leslie Mor
Lutong
MarcArthus Ceat
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Rats
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Brunei Bay
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Barneo
Rationing Point System Blamed For Meat Shortage
The article argues the rationing point system caused a meat shortage and calls for stronger enforcement of food regulations. It discusses regional shortages, potential abuses, and public calls for fair distribution amid wartime controls.
Grant Street Crossing Reopens After Repairs
Grant Street crossing is back in use after road work and repairs. The restoration followed maintenance by authorities and local responders, with officials noting improved safety and traffic flow at the busy intersection.
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Anton Home From Overseas After 26 Missions
Henri S Anton son of Mrs Sopine Anton of 16 Chare street has arrived home for a four day furlough after taking part in 26 missions over Germany and Holland. He served as a nurse on bombers with the 481st Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force, visiting Berlin Hamburg Bremen Cologne Koblenz and the Bordeaux area in France and Verhtel. He previously served in anti submarine tasks in the North Atlantic and has five and a half years of service. He has earned the Air Medal with three clusters Good Conduct Medal EPO Ribbon with three battle stars ATO Ribbon with one battle star Pearl Harbor Ribbon and Presidential Unit Citation. He will report to Fort His after peacetime duty. A brother Edwin Anton is in Alaska with the Coast Guard.
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Chare Street
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Anton
Berliy Hlamburg
Bremen
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Edwin Anton
Coast Guard
Alaska
Deaths of the Day Mrs James Thompson and Mrs Fdna Hogue Thompson
Two memorial notices report the deaths of Mrs James Thompson of New Wilmington at 11:50 p m Friday from a heart condition and Mrs Fdna Hogue Thompson born July 10, 1882 in Vernon township Mercer county who died after long illness. The widow James Leroy Thompson survives with three daughters Dorotus Ligo Frances Wallace and Marian. Also listed are a brother Attorney F R Hogue and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Monday 12:30 p m at the residence with interment at Neshannock cemetery.
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New Wilmington
Jameson Memorial Hospital
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Mercer County
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Neshannock Presbyterian Church
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F R. Hogue
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Neshannock Cemetery
Sharp Funeral Home
Sealed Off In Luzon Trap Reported In War Brief
The afternoon edition reports about an estimated twenty thousand Japanese troops reportedly sealed off in Luzon as part of ongoing Allied operations. The text includes wartime chatter, mentions of civilians, and references to various military units and correspondents from the era, with fragmented notes on casualties and strategem.
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