Okinawa battle rages as U S closes on island
Allied dispatches report Panic-stricken civilians and shaken Japanese troops mass near Okinawa’s southern cliffs as Admiral Nimitz says the conquest is imminent. Japanese forces retreat toward a death line, while 2,000 to 3,000 remain from the original 85,000 garrison. Australian and American units press north in Borneo and Luzon amid a widening campaign through the Pacific theater. Japanese evacuations from Hainan indicate a possible broad withdrawal toward Kwangchowan and Tonkin approaches.
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Polish Troops Enter Teschen In Territorial Dispute
United Press reports Polish army units moved into Teschen, a Silesian city claimed by both Poland and Czechoslovakia. The region along the Czech border has a contested history since after World War I and the 1938 occupation. A Prague broadcast today denied plans to annex all of Silesia, reiterating current claims and the unsettled status.
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Arlington Pilot Gets Discharge
Arlington Special reports Sgt. Mark Ridenour, a 9th Fighter Squadron pilot in the South Pacific, received his army discharge on pont quota and is visiting his brother Ross and family at their home.
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Antes Named Fayette County District Judge in September
Gov. Robert D. Blue announced the appointment of W. H. Antes of West Union as district judge for Fayette county, effective with the September term. Antes succeeds Al. M. Cooney who resigned May 21. A longtime attorney since 1916, Antes has been a partner in the Ainsworth Antes firm and later practiced with his son Charles after 1928. He is active in civic affairs and serves as an officer at the First National Bank in West Union. The 13th district also includes G. B. Richter of Waukon and T. E. Goheen of Calmar, encompassing Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties.
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Trusteeship Issue Settled at UN Conference
The United Nations approved a pledge within the world charter to develop self government and free political institutions for dependent peoples. A trusteeship section was completed after language changes with Moscow's approval, clearing a major obstacle and enabling the conference to address next steps. Delegates moved to Moscow seeking guidance to remove the final adjournment barrier over assembly powers.
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Death by own action sinks destroyer at Okinawa
Off Okinawa April 6 a battalion of 17 Japanese planes attacked the destroyer Emmons converted to a minesweeper. Five dive bombers hit, six enemy planes were shot down, four others missed, and the ship was finally sunk by friendly gunfire. Emmons had 17 killed, 39 missing and 71 wounded. 121 survived.
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Notice to City Subscribers for Daily Register Delivery
A notice to subscribers warns if they do not receive the OEL WEIN DAILY REGISTER by 7:20 P.M. to call their carrier or the De Luxe News Stand. A special carrier starts delivery at 7:15 P.M. The Daily Register provides all of today’s news today.
Eisenhower urges punishing German war criminals to teach crime doesn't pay
General Dwight D. Eisenhower says punishment of German war criminals is essential to prevent future aggression. He proposes destroying the General Staff, segregating members, and destroying records, while educating most Germans to abandon brutality. He notes existing detentions and outlines Allied occupation plans in Germany and Berlin for including Patton and Haslar forces and a Berlin division-equivalent presence.
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Buried Buckner On Okinawa Amid War Toll
Lt Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr is buried with full honors near Hagushi Beach, 20 miles from front lines where his 2nd Division fought. Maj Gen Ray Geiger assumes command as Buckner’s forces press the campaign. Nimitz praises Buckner posthumously and reflects on the Pacific battle.
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Senate OKs Tariff Slash Amid Trade Authority Fight
The Senate approved a major foreign policy victory for President Truman by restoring tariff-cutting authority at 30 percent below current levels. The 47 to 33 vote came on a Finance Committee amendment to extend reciprocal trade authority for three years, overturning a House move. Administration leaders foresee smoother passage of the bill to extend the State Department's power to negotiate reciprocal trade deals.
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Real Estate Brokers Hear Iowa Officials
Iowa real estate leaders gathered at the American Legion building for a northeast district session. Secretary Earl Hart explained new laws aimed at protecting the public and raising selling standards, noting licensing rules prohibit unlicensed sales and urging careful handling of disputes within the profession.
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Minger River Victim Buried At Guttenberg
Verle Minger, drowned in the Mississippi Sunday, June 10, was buried this afternoon at Guttenberg. The service was held under the auspices of the American Legion Post. Minger is a brother of Mrs. J M Kiine of this city.
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Polish Home Army Chief Testifies About Orders to Fight Reds
General Stanislaw Okulicki testified at a Soviet military tribunal that he received London dated orders to fight poachers on Polish independence. He denied knowledge of or involvement in any actions against the Red Army and said underground commanders, including Colonel Fildorf, bore responsibility for such acts. The prosecutor cited an order from London stating Allies’ legal government and a plan to wipe out the Lublin committee.
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Soldiers Drive Chicago Trucks Amid Strike Standstill
About 15,000 soldiers assembled in the Chicago area to move war cargoes as two unions strike against government orders. Steeled drivers and police escorted civilian trucks while the strike kept many routes idle. Officials report 10,600 remaining drivers unavailable as unions vote last Friday and seized lines early Saturday.
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Wives to Join U.S. Forces in Occupied Germany
In Washington General announces that wives of U.S. soldiers serving with occupation forces in Germany will be allowed to join their husbands. He notes arrangements will cover housing food and related needs amid postwar challenges.
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Local Realtors Helped Run Oelwein Meeting Highlights
The text credits Oelwein realtors Jess Courtright and Carl Gregory with cooperation and organization. It lists committee helpers Lee Coleman Bert Belt Henry Fay D J Raf tis M C Hanson Ben B Little L H Buenneke and Maynard Fred Mathes Des Moines as director for group singing and delivering a pep talk after dinner.
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Truman asks congress to make Speaker first in line for presidency
President Truman urged Congress to amend the line of succession to place the Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn first in line after the President and Vice President, with the Senate president pro tempore second. The change would shift ultimate successor from the Secretary of State to the House Speaker, aligning the order with elected officials. Truman argued a democracy should empower elected leaders and noted the Speaker is closest to voter selection among national officers. He also described the current plan as concentrating power in the president’s discretion.
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Leopold Refuses To Quit Throne After Liberation
Leopold of Belgium rejects abdication and resumes full royal prerogatives three days after Belgian government resigns in protest. He plans to return to rule the country, following five years in exile and U S army presence since liberation. The move follows the government’s resignation under Premier Achille van Acker.
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