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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union reports on growing Allied air sea and ground blows affecting Japan. The piece notes potential food shortages across Europe as warned by Western analysts, highlighting the broader impact of Allied military pressure in World War II.
American and Australian forces bombard Sakhalin with naval strikes and air raids as Japanese war production cities burn. Allied troops seize Balikpapan oil port on Borneo while engineers repair captured airstrips and pursue remaining footholds.
Soong's Moscow visit drew cordial Chinese Soviet ties that unsettled Japan and diplomats. Reports claim Soong may seek a mutual aid pact with Moscow to supply Chinese armies, possibly in exchange for a warm water base in Liaotung and railway access through Manchuria.
Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau resigns, becoming the sixth Truman cabinet member to leave. Five predecessors have been replaced: Perkins, Walker, Vicard, Biddle, and Stettinius, with successors installed. Associate Justice Owen D Roberts also resigns, the first Supreme Court exit in Truman's term, after 15 years on the court and leading the Pearl Harbor investigation committee.
Gen Douglas MacArthur hailed the Philippines as won back and transformed into bases for the Tokyo drive as 17 American divisions defeated 23 Japanese divisions in 259 days, with 420000 Japanese killed. In Europe, Dennis Fitzgerald urged Western nations to boost food production as relief shipments wane, noting the United States will retain priority on Pacific supplies. About 650000 bushels of wheat are expected to be sent abroad from the U S and Canada.
In Copenhagen a death sentence is issued for Torben Wulff, accused of informing to the Gestapo and causing the murder of Danish patriot Arbee Rasmussen. The action marks the first death penalty in Denmark in over five decades.
Gen George C Marshall and Adm Ernie King urged universal military training at Mackinac Island for postwar security. They warned a future war could come swiftly, arguing a strong national guard and large reserve trained through universal programs would deter the need for a large standing army.
The Civil Aeronautics Board issued certificates authorizing North Atlantic air routes to three U S carriers Pan-American Airways Transcontinental and Western Air and American Airlines The designated terminals include New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago and Detroit The certificates run seven years and may be reviewed after a reasonable period President Truman approved the action.
Soviet commander Barinov formally turns Berlin over to Bradley and the American flag rises at Hitler Barracks. A 4000-vehicle convoy moves from Halle to Zehlendorf as Berlin becomes the U S zone under Allied control with Russians, Americans, and British sharing authority. British to govern northwest sectors including Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf.
War Production board chairman J A Krug outlines 1944 output totals across the United States including 96 359 airplanes 16 048 heavy bombers 30 889 ships 17 565 tanks 595 339 army trucks 23 284 heavy field guns and howitzers 7 454 light ones 152 000 army aircraft rocket launchers 215 177 bazookas 1 146 774 tons of ground artillery ammunition and notes the U S produced 45 percent of the world’s munitions in 1944.
Public health officials of the American Military government report a Nazi station near Kadlfbeuren, 45 miles southeast of Munich, used for scientific starvation. Four German doctors and three hospital attendants were arrested after a woman confessed to killing 211 children for extra compensation.
The American Legion with 1.6 million members pledges full support for the United Nations charter. National Commander Edward Schieberling urged the Senate to ratify the pact and said the San Francisco charter is an honest attempt to create a workable association of free nations enforced to maintain peace and prevent future wars.
The Navy Department announced the sinking of the destroyers William D. Porter and Twiggs and a submarine near Okinawa. Casualties reached 244, with 183 from the Twiggs after a surprise attack that blew off its bow and 61 wounded on the Porter from a dive bombing incident.
Iney argues the tariff slashing authorized by Congress under Truman risks undermining American industry, agriculture, and labor. He criticizes Republican votes for the Democratic bill, questions the motive behind sweeping tariff powers, and warns of hidden trade moves and dangerous quotas.
A local sewing circle promotes crochet novelties with patterns and projects for hobbyists. Members share tips on stitches and skill-building while inviting neighbors to join weekly sessions at the community center.
Practical tips for removing ink with tomato juice, repurposing a worn card table as a child’s play table, and portable use. Guidance on mending garments early to hide small holes and reinforce worn spots to prevent tearing.
A skillet with a rough crust may be placed in a hot fire or bed of hot coals to burn off the coating. This method leaves the skillet smooth and like new without damage.
When making pies with juicy fillings, cut the bottom crust larger than the top and fold the edge inward like a hem to seal the sides and prevent leaking. This method helps keep juices from escaping during baking.
When buying scissors, choose the best you can afford and find. If you have only one pair, about 8 inches fits most tasks and easier to handle. Smaller scissors help for ripping seams and snipping. dress maker's or pinking shears are worth the investment for frequent sewing.
Collier's notes that until 1886 the Senate president acted as interim president to order a new election when a president who had ascended from the vice presidency left office. Since 1886 the line extends to cabinet members beginning with the secretary of state, and Roosevelt, Coolidge, and Truman have been in line to name their successors upon death.
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