26 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
1
Officials of Bett Aircraft Corp and Curtiss here announced all departments except momve wats wD elose July 4 as the first Independence Day holiday for local workers in four years.
The trial of Mehmeeud Ei Issawi, a 19 year old Egyptian wed of assassinating Premier Ahmed Maher Pasha Jas, was postponed today on motion by defense counsel. The hearing, rescheduled to February 10, reflects ongoing coverage from Cairo.
Allied daylight precision bombing under Spaatz aimed at German oil and industrial targets. U S S T A F planes struck Merseburg Leuna oil plants while RAF night raids complemented a strategy to cripple Germany’s war economy and reduce battle power.
Crowley argued that demolition bombing could be repaired quickly and that Germany's industrial plant remains vast and war geared. He listed dye, nitrogen, synthetic fibers, rubber, petroleum capacity, and a huge tool reservoir, noting peak production in late 1944 and warning peace terms failed to curb the economy.
The article reports on Pacific battles with Nipponese surrender or annihilation stakes. Fifth Air Force strikes devastated Balud Valley in northern Luzon, leaving thousands of dead and Japanese forces dimwit, ill equipped, and foodless. The 37th Division pressed a six mile advance toward Tuguegarao, trapping about 20,000 Japanese as Filipino guerrillas repelled counterattacks. In China, Chinese forces edged toward Liuchow with multiple sector gains while Japanese reports claimed bombardment near Balikpapan and a repulsed landing. Tokyo warned of mounting hardship as invasion talk rose and Ryukyu islands were named as next targets for preparatory strikes on Japan mainland.
The conference crowd praised the sculptors of a peace league as President Truman arrived to address the closing session. Delegates, Big Five chiefs, and five small nations prepared to sign a charter forming an international organization aimed at averting a third world war.
An Allied source says a half-brother of Adolf Hitler, former tavern proprietor in Berlin, was arrested in Hamburg by British security police. Police gave no comment, and the man reportedly has not seen Hitler for years.
Imogene Stevens, 24, wife of a paratrooper major and mother of a six year old, collapses in court then proclaims that's a lie during coroner inquest testimony about the shooting of a sailor in a New Canaan neighbor's home. State police note she drank at least ten beers the night of the fatality as James Kovacs and Albert Kovacs testified about the events leading to the shooting. No manslaughter action is expected until the coroner's finding.
Ada Keeps and The Restaurant at Crumlin will shut from July 2 to July 11 and Aug 15 to Aug 27 due to food shortages. Many smaller eateries reduce hours or close days while business remains strong but supply limited. War effort sacrifices cited. officials await rationing relief and a return to normal menus.
Western beet growers accuse government policy of not fixing a high enough sugar price to spur production. President Noble Hunsaker of the Utah Beet Growers Association warns of a sugar shortage and falling consumer supply. Idaho Beet Growers President Arvil Miller notes canning demand not yet met and spoiling food in the South. Directors of the National Beet Growers Federation attend a two day session.
Delegations from China to the Dominican Republic forecast varied ratification dates for the global charter, with some aiming this year and others suggesting delays. Among the Big Five, views on the charter's success ranged from complete to partial, while small powers reported progress in amending Dumbarton Oaks proposals.
Heavy industry strikes in Detroit Chicago Columbus and Pittsburgh area ease briefly as 80 000 workers stay out nationwide amid ongoing disputes. Goodyear Akron and Libbey Owens Ford confront continued walkouts while unions seek settlement and wage issues persist in Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Albany Arilene Voorhies of Brooklyn was appointed by Gov. Dewey to the board of visitors of Kings Park State Hospital to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William H E Clayton of Kings Park, for the term ending December 31, 1939.
Beloved novelist Kathleen Norris debuts a radio drama titled Bright Horizon the Story of 8 Woman's Life on WEBL at 11 30 each weekday. The feature promises a heart stirring narration and strong female perspectives in a dramatic serial.
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