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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

2

World political lineup shifts at San Francisco conference

FLORA LEWIS notes surprising fluidity in postwar alignments as Arab League unity forms in Cairo and France aligns with Britain, Russia, China and the United States. The Big Five power bloc negotiates largely from Stettinius’s penthouse, while Commonwealth and Pan American patterns show regional splits and shifting loyalties.

France Britain Ruslan China United States Stettinius Arab League Sycia Lebanon Iraq Saudi Arabia Western Hemisphere Latin America Argentina World Desce Russia Ukraine Lasnes Mosca Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Oth Red Army San Francisco

U S Troops Depart France for China Shift

Supreme Headquarters announces redeployment of American forces from France to the Pacific. Several thousand troops have sailed from Marseille toward the Far East, with engineers, quartermasters, and medical specialists citing rapid outfitting of masses bound for combat theater. Troops arrive bearing winter and summer uniforms and equipment en route from Europe and the United States.

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Paris Pacific China Marseille Far East Haven Europe United States Army Nuvaca Marseile England France Belgiuim Germany

British Viceroy Pushes for Political Truce in India

British viceroy Lord Wavell urged a political truce to allow Indian leaders to debate his revised government plan. A preliminary meeting of 21 Indian representatives approved the proposed agenda, with progress seen as satisfactory. Demonstrators, including Mahasabha members, gathered outside the viceroy’s estate as talks began.

Simla Lord Wavell Government of India Wavell Mahasabha Wry Minster Nimnell

United Nations Proposes Open General Assembly to Public

Representatives of the 62 UN members recommended that the General Assembly be open to press and the public. The report, by Ricardo Alfaro, urges revising rules of procedure to emphasize freedom of information within the world peace organization.

Lune United Nations General Assembly of the World Organization Assembly Ricardo i Alfaro

Charter May Go Into Effect In 1945

San Francisco report from the world security conference notes a quick ratification by 20 of 26 nations could push the new world charter into effect before 1946. If the United States Senate approves, major powers and 18 small nations must ratify, with Russia and France possibly enabling full effect this year. Predictions vary from weeks to the fastest practicable date.

San Francisco Jume United States Senate United Nations Hhis Associated Press Senate Washington United States Britain Russia France China New World Organization Norway Belgium Greece

Delegates Sign Charter War Passes in Review

San Francisco June 26 delegates from 50 nations signed the charter uniting in peace as the United Nations takes shape. Leaders including Kao of China Churchill and De Gaulle participated while Canada and Britain pledged support. the ceremony opened with universal prayers and recollections of wartime sacrifices.

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Diplomatic Parties and Snarls at San Francisco Conference

A San Francisco social scene at the United Nations conference blends cocktails with diplomacy as delegates mingle after mourning for Roosevelt. Memorable moments include Masaryk aiding independence, Mussolini era references, and China and Argentina establishing diplomatic ties sparked by a chance chat at a reception.

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Pastor Held on 60 Charges of Criminal Assault

NEWTON I June 26 A pastor James Gibson of the Free Methodist church was held in Jasper county after arraignment on 60 charges of criminal assault. The minister, who denies improper relations with a 15 year old girl, was arrested on the complaint of Miss June Fillinger who was staying at the Gibson home on February 11. Bond set at 5000.

Newton, I James Gibson Jasper County June Fillinger Bischurch Gibsons

Two Gunmen Loot Chicago Zenith Sale Kitchen

In Chicago on June 26 two armed men burst into the Zenith sale and forced their way past the cashier into the kitchen. They threatened the chef Frans Anton and two helpers then escaped with 60 pounds of pork tenderloin and 54 pounds of ham.

Chicago Frans Anton

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