War crimes trials target Nazi general staff says Jackson
Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson outlined plans to bring European war criminals before an international tribunal, including the German general staff. He told President Truman a 5,600 word report outlines three classes of charges and noted Allies, Britain, and France moving toward joint prosecutions while the Soviet Union remains undecided.
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Roosevelt Son Home After Four Years
Lieutenant Commander Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., third son of the late president, returns to Washington to teach at the war college after 78 days of action off Okinawa aboard a destroyer escort. The ship shot down at least four Japanese planes and rescued six American fliers while participating in invasions of Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
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Restaurant Cut Means More Meat For Home Tables
The Office of Price Administration reduced July and August rations for hotels and restaurants by 20 percent for meat, 12 to 15 percent for canned fruit and vegetables, and 20 to 25 percent for sugar. The move aims to rebalance scarce food between eaters at home and diners out, likely forcing heavy users to shrink portions or close. Smaller eateries face little impact as their allowances align with housewives.
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Veto issue holds up United Nations charter progress
The United Nations conference awaits Moscow’s sign on the veto issue as the Big Five deadlock on whether a single power may veto council discussions. US Britain France and China oppose Russia’s veto proposal, while Hopkins remains in Moscow seeking a Stalin position. Officials foresee possible adjournment within ten days if the veto is settled, as the conference tackles expulsions and assembly powers.
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Sumnerite Wounded and Waverly Man Killed in Pacific Actions
The OWT Army Navy casualty list reports Elmer J. Bygeere of Sumner among wounded in the Pacific and Pfc. John R. Gatton of Waverly among those killed in action in the Pacific. Byreere is the son of Mrs Viola L Byerere. Gatton is the husband of Mrs Mildred Gatton.
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Sumner
Pacific
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Mildred Gatton
Waverly
Martin named top Maytag post in sales dept
Verne RB. Martin of Waucoma Ia has been named general sales manager for Maytag Co, effective immediately. He has been assistant branch manager in Kansas City Mo and has banking background in Des Moines Kellogg and Oelwein. His wife is Una Collinson of Oelwein.
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Arab Tribes Wage Secrets Theft
Fierce desert warfare along the Syria Iran border erupted over race clashes between French and Syrians. The Shamars tribe of about 7,400 fought the Aguedai with about 13,000, with Shammers Jabors and Shara bin allies aiding on the Syrian side while others joined on the Iraqi side.
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Jabor
Congress Plans Two Month Recess
Congress plans a July start for recess with House leaders proposing six months from July 10 to September 10 and Senate leadership eyeing about one month. Key issues include fate of the Office of Price Administration the reciprocal trade program and funding for war agencies plus lend lease and the war department. The House has passed the reciprocal trade extension and seeks approval of tariff cuts and Bretton Woods accords, with must legislation remaining on OPA extension and appropriations.
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Meat price control proposal shifts to separate profits
Washington notes that the OPA may abandon the overall profit basis for meat, promising separate profitability reviews for cattle, hogs, and lambs. Bowles reports approval by Vinson and Davis as Senate debates a two billion price control extension through July 1, 1946. Thomas seeks broader changes while a bipartisan group pushes for OPA policy revisions.
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Kenneth McKellar
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Elmer Thomas
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High Court to Rule On Gas Tax Increase
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court will hear a case challenging a gas tax raise from three to four cents per gallon. The suit argues the law mixes unrelated subjects including the tax hike and road improvements. The state plans to begin collecting the extra cent July 1, despite a Johnson County challenge.
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Yank Corporal Spends Month As U.S. Prisoner
A U S corporal, Gilbert J. Beamesdeller of Ephrata Pennsylvania, spent two months in a German prisoner of war camp in England before fingerprint records confirmed his identity. Wounded in France last fall, he was captured during an attempt to destroy a Nazi machine gun nest. He later woke among German prisoners at Cushing General Hospital and learned he was now a prisoner of war, eventually receiving confirmation that he was an American.
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Stilwell Visit Prelude to Aj Cited as Canceled
Fragmentary text indicates a planned Stilwell visit labeled as a prelude to Aj was apparently halted or canceled. No clear names, dates, or places are fully readable to confirm specifics.
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Six in Secrets Theft Charged in Washington and New York
FBI and U S officials arrested six including a Navy lieutenant and two State Department officers in Washington and New York on espionage charges for stealing confidential and top secret government papers. Arraignments set for June 14 with bonds of 10,000 dollars. A Geiger Garne article in Colliers about Terror in Japan linked to the case.
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Des Moines Sugar Ration Cut as Canning Needs Rise
Des Moines area officials say the nation has tapped the sugar reserve and will limit allotments. Clarence Turner of the Des Moines district OPA warns that canning sugar will not exceed ten pounds per person in June and the season. He notes more applicants than in 1944 and that eight other boards have begun issuing sugar with tighter controls to ensure fair access.
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Paeper Freed to Return Home in July
Special from Maynard. Sgt Donald Paeper, liberated from a German prison camp, writes his father that he will be home in July. He reports good health and sends greetings from a Continental port.
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Fort Fortsch Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Donald Fortsch is honorably discharged from the Army after 30 months of service including Normandy and German campaigns. He served with the 33rd Armored Division, entered overseas duty in Sept 1943, and is the son of Mrs. Will Fortsch residing at 24 Lith Ave.
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Norway's King Haakon Returns Amid Huge Oslo Welcome
Haakon of Norway arrives home after five dark years of occupation. A throng of about 300000 lines the Oslo fjord and packed roofs to catch a glimpse of the king who led a united resistance. The king thanked Norwegians for loyalty as crowds cheered through the harbor and city.
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Churches Unite In Opposing Draft
A coalition of Protestant and Catholic churches in Washington DC denounces compulsory training and calls for the peace program to focus on arms reduction. The group urges religious leaders to protest and mobilize against draft measures and militarization, seeking policy shifts toward disarmament and education.
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Prepare for invasion as Allies gain ground in Pacific war
Allied forces widened pressure on Japan with air and sea strikes on Osaka, while Okinawa securement neared completion. Gen Stilwell met MacArthur to coordinate next Pacific moves as Japanese defenses brace for a continental assault. The blizzard of bombings, island advances, and coastal operations signal a looming showdown on the Japanese homeland.
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