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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1945

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Anderson Predicts More Meat Under New OPA Bill

The Associated Press reports that Representative Clinton P. Anderson predicts more meat at the dinner table if the Senate adopts new House slaughtering rules and price controls. He says the reform would give him power to curb the black market in meat and direct more supply to consumers, while avoiding discussion of additional House amendments granting broader authority, including veto power over OPA orders.

Associated Press Clinton P. Anderson Senate House Rep. Anderson

House Appropriations Cuts Limit OPA Funding Fight

The House Appropriations Committee trimmed OPA funding by six million dollars, setting a recommended appropriation of one hundred seventy four million five hundred thousand dollars for the next year, signaling a renewed congressional dispute over the agency.

Washington House Appropriation Committee

Argentina Fails To Halt German Moves, Clayton Says

The Associated Press reports that a Senate committee heard state department evidence that Argentina has not eliminated a single Nazi spearhead case, with 104 cases remaining. Brazil Haiti Chile and Ecuador show progress, while Clayton warns about hidden Nazi funds and German investments still active in the region.

Argentina Clayton Senate William L .Clay Latin America Arsentina Brazil Haiti Chile Ecuador Mr. Clayton

US May Seize Goodyear Plant as Strikes Continue

The government appeared ready to seize five Goodyear Tire plants in Akron unless 16,700 workers return to work after a strike wave. The CIO United Rubber Workers planned to report to a national war labor board hearing in Washington, while other Ohio plants kept walking out. The strikes delay critical flat glass for planes, and the Toledo Mother Spring Co workers defied a back-to-work order, with regional hearings set to address noncompliant unions.

Associated Press Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Cio-United Rubber Workers National War Labor Board Inashington Ohio WLB F Ce Mbus Sandusky Mt. Vernon Pittsburgh Plate Aus Co Libbey- Bos Toledo Cio-Federation of Glass Pacific Phillips L. Garman Federation Joseph Froesch Cio-United Automobile Workers Cleveland

Army Hopes 10 Improve Flood Job by Spring

Army engineers aim to finish essential parts of the 77 foot Portsmouth New Boston flood defense by spring 1946. Rep McCowen says Army Service Forces approved construction. WPB and war production board progress noted. Local citizens hope at least unit 4 is approved while dangers from last spring’s flood are recapped.

ARMY U. S. Army Engineers Portsmouth New Boston Washington House Appropriations House Appropriations Committee U. S Edward O. McCowen Wheelersburg Army Service Forces War Production Board Army Engineers McCowen WPB Citizens’ Flood Defense Committee Thomas Robins Corps of Army Engineers House Associated Press The Times Portsmouth-New Robins

Lend-Lease Aid to Reds Routed Through Siberia

Leo T. Crowley told the House Appropriations Committee that lend-lease aid to Russia is routed via Siberia and shipments proceed at military leaders’ request. He said a prior review halted new commitments not yet en route, with Russia offered cash payment for promised supplies.

Associated Press Washington Russia Germany Russian Siberia Leo T. Crowley House Appropriations Committee Siberian U. S Crowley

Weather Summary for Ohio Valley and Schirrman Report

Ohio valley thundershowers and cooler Tuesday. Observer Schirrman reports 11 am temperature 83, today’s low 62. Yesterday reached 90, yearly max 95, low 68.

Ohio Valley Schirrman

Axis sought Franco aid in 1941 war plans

A German diplomatic report found by the Allies shows Generalissimo Franco and Mussolini discussed Spain joining the Axis in 1941. Franco claimed Spain was near starvation and unprepared, and the note mentions Spain possibly gaining Gibraltar and French Morocco. The Feb 12, 1941 document, signed by Baron Weistaecker and circulated to Ribbentrop, relayed Cosmelli’s account of Mussolini meeting Franco.

Berchtesgaden Germany Francisco Franco Spain Benito Mussolini Gibraltar French Morocco Baron Ernst von Weistaecker Vatican Joachim von Ribbentrop Cosmelli Giuseppe Cosmelli Berlin Mussolini France Wieszaecker Ribbentrop Hitler

Seven Hurt As Weekend Car Mishaps Strain Police

Seven people sustained minor injuries in a string of weekend traffic incidents. Three drivers faces DUI charges. Lt. Charles D. Shirley, 25, of Cleveland, arrested for leaving the scene after colliding with Joseph Morrow, 31, of Nauvoo. A toddler, Richard Morrow, 17 months, suffered a bruised forehead when the windshield cracked during the crash.

Charles D. Shirley Cleveland Joseph Morrow Nauvoo Richard Morrow Second Stand Shirley Morrow Friendship Galliast Kendaay Jessie Hayton Carey Portsmouth General Hospital Twadle Charles Kiser Jr Kehoe

Tears Fill Eyes As Shoppers See Full Meat Cases

In Schisler's meat market at Eighth and John streets on a Saturday, shoppers and staff shed tears from a tear gas bulb that exploded inside the safe. The gas caused eye irritation, but no injuries were reported as the fire department ventilated the store.

Schisler’s Eighth and Johnsts Harold Schisler Howard Kiebler

Week of heavy losses for Japanese in Pacific war

The Associated Press reports Emperor Hirohito's forces suffered record casualties as American lines advance in Okinawa and the Philippines. About 30,632 Japanese troops were killed, 7,705 surrendered, and 20,000 more were put at risk by a paratrooper action near Aparri. Allied forces press the Ca gallan valley with 11th airborne units and guerrillas. Tokyo cites a possible Australian assault at Balikpapan as Chinese troops advance along the east China coast.

Associated Press Hirohito Okinawa Philippines 11Th Airborne Division Aparri Cagayan Valley 37Th Tokyo Balikpapan Borneo Ninth Division Aussies East China Coast

Battles and losses tag island warfare in Pacific theater

Reports describe heavy fighting across southeast China and the China coast with American bombers sinking 15 small ships and 40 junks while 128 Japanese planes were accounted for. Mustang fighters from Iwo Jima helped down about half, and total Nipponese losses climb in the Okinawa campaign. US casualties rise as actions cascade through the Philippines and Luzon. Paratroopers and guerrillas advance near Aparri toward Tuguegarao as Australian forces push toward Balikpapan oil fields.

China Japan Okinawa Iwo Jima U. S Luzon Philippines

Arnold Demands Us Keep Pacific Bases

Gen H H Arnold head of the army air forces urged retaining a broad network of Pacific bases for future security. He cited Marshalls Palaus Volcanoes Bonins Ryukyus Wake Marcus Canton Palmyra Christmas Islands and American Samoa as essential and said Okinawa would be pivotal for an aerial offensive against Japan. He noted Iwo Jima aided emergency landings and claimed the air force could move from San Francisco to Okinawa in 36 hours.

Associated Press Honolulu Pacific America H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces Marshalls Palaus Volcanoes Bonins Ryukyus Wake Marcus Canton Palmyra Christmas Islands American Samoa Iwo Jima San Francisco Okinawa Japan

Senate UNO Advocates Assured Of Ratification

The United Nations conference ends its two months of wrangling with guided optimism on forging a world peace system. Key moments include Russia pushing for shared presidency, Ukraine and White Russia admission, Argentina and Soviet Poland issues, and a veto power clash over security council actions.

United Nations Conference United States Russia Britain China Stettinius San Francisco Ukraine Argentina Poland Warsaw U. S Molotov Germany Anthony Eden France Georges Bidault Belgium Paul Henri Spak

Communists in Belgium threaten general strike move

Belgian Communists warned they would call a general strike if Ganshof van der Meersch forms a new government at Leopold III’s request. Van der Meersch, noted for prosecuting wartime Nazi collaborators, is denounced by Le Drapeau Rouge as a reactionary figure. Also reports Polish faction talks in Moscow and Churchill’s 1,000 mile campaign through England and Scotland. Joyce pleads innocent in London on Lord Haw Haw treason charges. Laval to be tried in absentia on treason charges if he stays in Spain.

Associated Press Leopold III Ganshof van der Meersch Leopold van der Meersch le Drapeau Rouge Moscow Government of Unity Warsaw London Churchill England Scotland Northampton Alexander Hancock William Joyce Lord Haw Haw Joyce Brooklyn N. Y Paris France Pierre Laval Spain

Scioto County E bond sales rise to 761122

Sciotoce's E bond sales increased by 6244 to 761122, still short of the 1548000 treasury quota. Other bond types lifted Saturday's war bond take to 110824, pushing the seventh loan total to 3466716 with a 10000 allotment to Sciotoco from Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Retail clerks plan a Thursday after noon canvass citywide with the campaign women's division to boost totals.

Sciotoce Treasury Department Sciotoco Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co Campaign

Clark Named to Head Austrian Occupation

Gen. Mark W. Clark selected to command United States occupation forces in the American zone of Austria. Within three weeks Allied units may move into Vienna as Clark forms a new organization to govern the occupation, with the dissolution of the 15th army group and possibly the Fifth Army.

Rome Mark W. Clark United States Austria Vienna Clark 15Th Fifth

Truman Speaks Tuesday At Finale Sees Only Slight Opposition

President Truman ends his Pacific Northwest trip with a San Francisco farewell speech slated for Tuesday night. He expects Senate ratification of the United Nations charter to advance as supporters push to finish in time for the big three talks, while opponents remain few and undecided.

Truman International Peace Preserving Organization San Francisco Foreign Relations Committee Senate Associated Press Pacific Northwest Portland Veterans Hospital Portsmouth

Four improvements seen in world charter by Smuts

Field Marshal Jan Smuts of South Africa says the United Nations charter strengthens peace by recognizing that force is necessary to maintain peace, that only united great powers can prevent total war, that other nations should contribute forces against aggression, and that smaller defensive groups should be encouraged under the world organization to help maintain regional peace as long as the organization does not take defensive action.

United States Britain France Philippines Carlos P. Romulo Tusk Russia Security Council Australia Herbert V. Evatt Tom Connally Texas Associated Press San Francisco Jan Christian Smuts South Africa World Organization

Future Of Stettinius May Be Revealed Soon

President Truman’s arrival in San Francisco to wind up the United Nations conference sparks speculation on Edward R. Stettinius Jr’s future as secretary of state. If Truman signals a plan, James F. Byrnes could replace him, weakening Stettinius’ position as the new world peace organization charter nears formal approval.

Associated Press San Francisco Truman Edward R. Stettinius Jr Stettinius James F. Byrnes

Eisenhower Returns to Washington After Week of Receptions

General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Washington quietly after a week of elaborate welcomes, seeking rest amid his public duties.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower

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