Landon backs Truman foreign policy push
Alf Landon endorsed President Truman’s bid for bipartisan support behind a developing foreign policy aimed at uniting parties to sustain long term peace. He met with Truman and praised flood control and farm programs, noting farmers face railcar shortages and farm machinery black markets as key crises impacting food and soil policy.
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KANSAS CITY
Truman
United States
Alf M. Landon
Washington
congress
San Francisco
senate
White House
Kansas
Landon
House Approves Succession Bill
The House approved a bill to make its presiding officer direct successor to the president, setting Sam Rayburn of Texas to succeed President Truman. Senate delays likely due to focus on international relations as members study the succession issue.
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WASHINGTON
house
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rayburn
Truman
Meat Ration Boost Promised for Coal Miners
Washington June 30 OPA Administrator Chester Bowles promised increased meat rations for coal miners. He said a differential program to provide more meat is underway and should be announced soon in response to Rep. Jackson’s request. Bowles noted that workers in heavy industries require more substantial food than others in less arduous occupations.
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WASHINGTON
OPA
Chester Bowles
Jackson
D.-Wash
Bowles
Butter Spoiling In Portland Area
Portland dealers report butter spoilage as refrigerators overflow and warehouses fill. Households trade scarce meat, whole waters, and other staples for butter while quotas strain purchases. Retailers note after long storage butter becomes stale, rancid, or tainted when sales lag.
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PORTLAND
Ore
Food outlook grim as 1946 supplies expected tight
The Agriculture Department warned of scarce civilian supplies this summer and into 1946 with meats fats oils rice sugar and sweet bakery items likely far below last year. Fresh vegetables and fruits should be sufficient and cereal products milk remain adequate though egg and pork output lag.
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WASHINGTON
agriculture department
Claude R. Wickard
Marvin Jones
Clinton P. Andson
D.-NM
OPA Compromise Measure Approved in 225 to 94 Vote
Washington reporters describe the approval of a one year extension for wartime price controls. A plane was readied to fly the bill to President Truman in Kansas City for his signature before midnight. The bill, already Senate approved, passed the House after a month of food shortage protests and a chant of we want meat.
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WASHINGTON
OPA
Truman
Kansas City
house
senate
Rep
Andresen
R-Minn
Clinton P. Anderson
Sharp quake logged by Fordham seismograph
New York on June 30 reports a fairly sharp earthquake recorded 2900 miles southwest of the city on the Fordham University seismograph. The brief tremor appears notable for its sudden intensity but lacks farther details on impact or aftershocks.
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NEW YORK
here
Fordham University
Glider Rescues Party From New Guinea Valley
In Hollandia New Guinea a glider and tow plane rescued five more people from the Shangri La valley high in 10,000 foot mountains. The operation follows yesterday’s rescue of a WAC corporal and two airmen from the crash site. Among those brought out today were four Filipino parachute troopers and cameraman Alexander Cann. Surviving crew plan to save four more troopers and an army captain who led the rescue. Cpl. Margaret Hastings, hailed as queen of the valley, declined a throne and asked for a shower and a permanent wave instead. The party had been stranded since May 13 after a crash killed 20 personnel during a sightseeing flight.
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HOLLANDIA
New Guinea
Shangri-La
WAC
Alexander Cann
Netherlands
information service
Margaret Hastings
Owego
N. Y
Hastings
John B. McCoullom
Trentom
Kenneth Decker
Kelso
Wash
Orange mountain wall
James Hilton
Kume Island Added to U S Holdings in Ryukyus
Kume Island, 50 miles west of Okinawa, reported to be added to American invasion base holdings in the Central Ryukyus with no bloodshed. The island offers small craft ports, potential airstrip sites, and is largely forested. The report notes heavy fighting claimed by Tokyo radio versus actual U S landings.
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GUAM
Kume Island
Okinawa
Ryukyus
Tokyo radio
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Kume
Strike Threat Hits New York Newspapers
Publishers of 11 metropolitan newspapers announced they would print as usual Monday if a threatened strike by the newspaper and mail deliverers union becomes effective at midnight. The strike would affect papers with a combined daily circulation over 5 million and Sunday reach over 7.7 million. Hope for settlement dimmed as union representatives failed to attend a morning meeting called by the publishers association of New York City.
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NEW YORK
publishers association of
New York City
Court Recognizes Wartime Housing Shortage Impact
SAN FRANCISCO June 30 The California Supreme Court ruled that wartime housing shortage justifies allowing a hotel to keep jurors overnight after a case is submitted. The decision formally acknowledges the shortage as a legal consideration in jury procedures.
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SAN FRANCISCO
west coast
California, supreme court
House Plans Long Vacation
Democratic Leader McCormack said the House may plan a long vacation of about two months after next week's sessions. The Senate may stay to act on the United Nations charter while the House cleans up its docket. A final decision on adjournment or a three day recess with no business has not yet been made.
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WASHINGTON
McCormack
Massachusetts
house
senate
Devers Named Stilwell's Successor as Army Ground Forces Commander
Washington June 30 Gen Jacob L Devers will succeed Gen Joseph W Stilwell as commander of the army ground forces Stilwell recently replaced Lt Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner who was killed in action as commander of the 10th army on Okinawa Devers commanded the 6th army group in the European theater of operations during the war against Germany.
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WASHINGTON
Jacob L. Devers
Joseph W
Stilwell
army
Simon Bolivar Buckner
10th army
Okinawa
Devers
6th army
Germany
Ohio Strikers Face Induction By Draft Board
Columbus June 30 Gov Lausche ordered immediate induction of striking Goodyear workers in Akron. He said it is a grave wrong to allow defiance against army navy and government and urged prompt action against leaders. War Labor Board threatened to withdraw union rights from 16 700 Akron rubber workers if work does not resume. Major actions directed deferments cancellation and immediate steps by selective service. Wheeler CIO United Rubber Workers Akron protested and warned democracy is at risk.
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COLUMBUS
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio selective service
Goodyear
Akron
Col
C. W. Gobie
WASHINGTON
war labor board
George W. Taylor
Goodyear tire and rubber
Taylor
CIO-United Rubber
William H. Davis
Lewis B. Hershey
selective service
Davis
W Wheeler
CIO-United Rubber Workers
Truman
Goodyear Tire and Rubber co
Wheeler
America
army
navy
Bridge Traffic Resumed Over Oregon-Washington Span
Portland June 30. Traffic was restored today over the interstate bridge after the draw refused to tower last night causing a bottleneck for thousands of shipyard workers. Two mile long lanes were opened for three and a half hours before repairs. A bus carrying electrical current turned out while the draw span was raised.
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PORTLAND
Ore
Oregon-Washington
Filmland Plot To Bring Inquiry
Washington June 30 UPI The house committee on un American activities ordered an investigation of a dangerous plot to overthrow the government. Rankin said reports show headquarters in Hollywood California and investigators would be sent to the west coast immediately. The committee cited subversive activities linked to actors and producers and promised to get to the bottom of it regardless of who it hurts.
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WASHINGTON
UPIThe house committee on un- American activities today
iChairman Rankin
D-Miss
WoLLyYwood CENTER
Rankin
Hollywood
Calif
Hart D
Travel restrictions cut civilian train bookings to five days
Washington reports an order from the Office of Defense Transportation shortening civilian passenger train reservations to five days in advance from a 30 day limit. The rule aims to maximize limited space and help furloughed soldiers, while discouraging nonessential travel and risking postponed vacations.
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WASHINGTON
office of defense transportation
Japan says kamikaze force still intact for homeland defense
San Francisco dispatch reports Japan stating the bulk of its kamikaze air force remains intact and Okinawa not indicative of defense capability. Japanese reports claim B-29s appeared over Hokkaido and mine-laying sorties near Honshu, with officials arguing Okinawa misjudges homeland prospects and that planes will be rushed and repaired for the decisive mainland battle.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Japan
United States
Okinawa
Nippon
Hokkaido
Nippon main islands
Honshu
Comei
North America
federal communications commission
Forty Governors Attend Parley at Mackinac Island
More than 40 state chief executives traveled to Mackinac Island Michigan for a three day governors conference opening Monday as the Great Lakes steamer Western States carried attendees from Detroit. Some governors including New York's Thomas E Dewey planned to reach separately. A total of 42 was expected for the three day gathering.
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MACKINAC ISLAND
Mich
Great lakes
Western States
Detroit
Lake Huron
Soene
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Official Gets Tax Refund To Do With As He Pleases
James T. Kendall Mississippi assistant attorney general received a two cent income tax refund. An attached treasury form read this refund is yours to do with as you please. The note sparked no legal action and Kendall did not disclose intended use.
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JACKSON
Miss
James T. Kendall
Mississippi
secretary of the treasury
Invasion Imminent Said by Japanese Radio
Tokyo claimed Allied minesweepers cleared waters off Balikpapan ahead of an imminent invasion. Reports described a fleet in the area and heavy bombardments on Balikpapan and Tarakan as Allied air and naval forces struck, while Mindanao and Luzon saw continued action and civilian internments.
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MANILA
Tokyo
Balikpapan
Borneo
airedromes
Douglas MacArthur
Makassar strait
Tarakan island
Nippon
Brunei bay
Beaufort
Brunei
Jesaelton
port city
Philippines
U. S. 6th Jermy
Luzon
Walter Krueger
6th
Woodlark
Kiriwina
New Guinea
Leyte
Krueger
Mindano island
8th army
Associated Press
Richard Bergholz
Lester’ Wheeler
Mth regiment
Davao
Mindanao
Federal Workers Gain Pay Increase in New Law
Washington June 30 President Truman signed into law a general pay raise for federal workers. The scheme boosts salaries up to 1200 by 20 percent, 200 to 4600 by 10 percent, and above 4600 by 5 percent. It includes a 10 percent night differential and holiday pay for work on designated nonwork days, plus overtime on base salaries up to 2980 with automatic in-grade promotions at 12 and 18 months. Reclassification of postal salaries is pending at the president’s desk.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
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