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15 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1945
Page
1
Unclear OCR fragments resist full sense but hint at notices about military training pleas and state events. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, yielding only scattered phrases and punctuation.
Pittsburgh reports fuel shortages loom as coal strike enters its 25th day threatening closures for schools and churches including a bishop’s school and several congregations. Officials warn utility cuts could intensify and disrupt daily life across the city.
Gen Joseph Stilwell former commander of the U S 10th Army arrived by plane from Okinawa en route to the United States. He was accompanied by Maj Gen Frank Merrill former commander of Merrills Marauders. Chiang says North China Marines will be withdrawn soon as Chinese forces relieve them.
The article reports on remarks by Senator Faust and Congressman Pear amid calls for investment in disaster response. Brewster cites the need to prepare for future catastrophes and warns against political maneuvering as tensions rise over funding and national security. Washington sources note sharp exchanges and concerns about command readiness.
Allied and Japanese figures discuss constitutional reforms under occupation. Prince Fumimara Nanoue urges revisions to curb Hirohito's power while Gen Ugaki is named potential party head. The Imperial General Staff dissolves, demobilization underway as Gen MacArthur outlines military occupation plans.
Britain sees mass return to duties at several ports as 900 Middlesbrough strikers resume work and only 16 Port London staff refuse. The movement ends widespread disruption in congested harbors.
Laval was executed at Fresnes after officials moved him from the block to the inner courtyard and strapped him to a post. The firing squad of twelve soldiers fired in two directions, then a coup de grace ended the scene as Laval died shortly after 1 PM. An official inquiry was ordered into how poison was obtained and escaped detection.
National labor activity centers on a possible resumption of negotiations with the New York Shipping Association as AFL officials in Hollywood support limitedly a pro Jonted A.FL. dispute involving thousands of film workers. Governor Tobin orders rail system seizure amid a 1,800 worker strike paralyzing 64 New England cities.
A Reuters dispatch from Batavia reports 30 000 Dutch women and children were surrounded by excited Indonesians near Batavia and held as hostages while natives allegedly inspired by the Japanese cut them off from Allied forces. London sources say Britain will rush ships to move Dutch troops to Java. Aneta quoted Dr Van Mook pledging 1942 independence for the Indies within the Dutch realm. Skirmishes spread as Nationalists wage a Mohammaden holy war against Dutch loyalists. Indonesian HQ orders seizure of private property across Java.
WLB role includes Lewis M. Gill Nathan P. Feisinger and Dr Edwin E Witte representing the public Ray McCall of the Teamsters and John Leonard of the Amalgamated Association in the Brant case.
A figure was convicted of treason and collaboration with the enemy along with lesser counts last week after a trial marked by two courtroom removals for outbursts and a subsequent rejection of an offered invitation.
The report describes Peron loyalists and key provincial interventors in Argentina being pressed by police commands. President Fasrel faces a reshuffle as Avalos and Lima act with apparent approval, while Peron is said moved from a gunboat to Martin Garcia Island base, amid dispersed centers of control.
Chairman Boren urged submissions of information to a House interstate subcommittee as it studies amendments to the 1925 Holding Company Act. The public hearings start October 22 and the public is invited to present in person or in writing.
The Belsen trial courtroom erupted as testimonies described furious exchanges and shattered decorum. Herta Ellert, a 20 year old witness, testified a confrontation with prisoners led to a dramatic scene, while prosecutors pursued alleged jewel theft by inmates. Separately, Joan M. Cooney of Notre Dame died at 78 after a career spanning 32 years in university journalism.
A fire destroyed a warehouse in Ontario yesterday causing estimated damage around 260000 dollars. No injuries are reported and investigators are examining the site for the cause.
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