Japs Foresee Invasion as Yanks Tighten Noose on Home Islands
Analysis notes Japan facing imminent homeland invasion as U S air and sea pressure tightens the noose after Pacific campaigns. Allied bombardments, blockades, and occupation plans unfold with Big Four meetings in Berlin and Russian territorial demands shaping postwar borders.
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Western Newspaper Union
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
U. S
Japan
China
Pacific
Korea
South Pacific
Germany
Berlin
Dwight D .Eisenhower
Field Marshal
Montgomery
Moscow
San Francisco Breaks Log Jam on UN Security Council Veto
San Francisco officials report the log jam over the United Nations postwar peace organization discussions is broken after U S Envoys Hopkins and Harriman meet Stalin. The veto rule for the five major powers remains a key issue though agreement allows debate on disputes without a veto threat. The conference also resolved trusteeship terms and regional pacts while meat and military allocations shift to aid civilians.
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Harriman
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Moscow
Pacific Islands
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Peace Organization
Farm Machinery Faces Production Delays and Shortages
Despite easing controls in June and July quota removal, farm machinery firms struggle to secure parts and skilled labor. Casting shortages affect tractor blocks and rear axle housings, while output of mowers, binders, and harrows may slow. Foundries report worker shortages and higher wages, though continued wartime production preserves facilities and subcontractor links.
U S Casualties West Front Toll Tops Million Mark
The report notes total U S casualties in the war against Germany since D Day reaching 514 534 with 89 477 killed 367 180 wounded and 57 877 missing across 60 combat divisions plus allied forces. It cites 184 512 losses among British Canadian French and Polish divisions and estimates 15 000 to 20 000 missing may be prisoners. A separate note covers postwar economic recovery efforts led by Paul G Hoffman advocating debt cancellation if needed.
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Pearl Harbor
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D-Day
The New Church in the Pagan World
A study of how early Christians faced a pagan, powerful world in Jerusalem and beyond. Paul and Peter guide believers through fight the good fight of faith holy warfare and blessed expectation, then through fiery trials and persecution for Christ's sake, with emphasis on godly living and divine deliverance.
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Jesus Christ
Paul
Peter
Timothy
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God
Kings
Mileage Cuts Save 430 Million Travel Miles in 1944
State mileage reduction programs cut official travel by 430,254,000 miles in 1944 versus 1941. The saved miles equate to 28,683,000 gallons of gasoline 78,228 tires and 7,171 new passenger vehicles, all critical for armed forces in global warfare.
New Fire Bomb M74 Debuts in U S Raids
A new incendiary device the M74 weighs about ten pounds and uses a gelled pyrotechnic mix to spread flammable material over Jap industrial targets. The bomb includes magnesium powder coated with asphalt mass and erupts like lava upon impact.
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U. S
Congress backs Bretton Woods in three year trade pact vote
The House extended the trade treaty act for three years and granted the President power to cut tariffs. It approved the Bretton Woods monetary agreements including an 8.8 billion currency fund and a 9.1 billion world bank for reconstruction and development. Critics warned the currency fund could leave unstable currencies exposed.
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Bretton Woods
United Nations
World Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Berlin: Dead City
U S correspondents describe Berlin a month after capture as a city of death with ruined streets and odorous ruins. Russians push for cleared routes while emergency water piping and motor traffic start to appear. About two million residents live in cellars and lower stories on meager rations with scarce fuel.
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Berlin
U. S
Lesson for June 24 Scriptural selections
A note of the June 24 lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts chosen by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.
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International Council of Religious Education
Practical Household Fabric and Item Care Tips
Square containers save space but round ones aid air flow. Crush pills between two spoons to prevent mess. Repair fiber door mats by trimming frayed edges and rebinding. Fit felt inserts in heel areas of rubbers to cushion impact. Linen toweling lasts long, absorbs moisture, leaves little lint. When stocks are limited buy unbleached if bleaching unavailable. Linen rayon mix best substitutes for moisture absorption.
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