Fourth of July Observances Across America
Americans observed Independence Day with work on the job in many areas while cities held war bond rallies, flag raisings, parades, and entertainment for veterans. President Truman urged devotion to liberty and victory, and officials urged workers to stay on the job.
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New England
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Strike Roundup Government Marks Time In Rubber Plant Walkouts
The government delayed seizure actions as 16,106 workers at Goodyear Tire and Rubber plants in Akron Ohio strike over wage and policy disputes. Firestone workers idle. independent newspaper deliverers and various factories nationwide report stoppages amid labor board directives and wage talks.
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Capitals of World Observe Fourth of July Celebrations Across Nations
The Fourth of July was marked worldwide with celebrations and messages. Sir Keith Murdoch urged shared celebration in Melbourne while Greece sent a royal cable to President Truman. Wedemeyer praised Allied resolve and called for unity and continued pursuit of liberty, justice, and the United Nations charter.
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Australia-American Cooperation Movement
Melbourne
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United States
Philippines
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Reforma Athletic
George ‘Washington Monument
Fine Arts Palace
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Athens
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United States Army
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Fireworks from Jap Cities Continue Reports
Austrian report notes British War Office seeks 2,700,000 ratioiy weeks from Australia by mid August for commando aid landings. Admiral Kinkaid, commander of the Seventh Fleet, says American forces are not loaning troops to China. General Chase, whose unit has many killed in the Philippines, says Japan is creating preparations as allies prepare for operations in the Pacific.
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