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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
2
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A Paris news dispatch reports Allied plans to try Adolf Hitler in absentia if no positive proof of his death is provided. Marshal Zhukov says Hitler may still be alive, possibly in Spain, while captured followers insist he is dead. The War Crimes Commission would proceed regardless, with a potential execution if Hitler returns.
Tokyo officials warned that the Okinawa battle will decide Japan’s fate for centuries as U.S. forces secure Naha airfield and Chinen Peninsula. After two and a half months of hard fighting, Allied troops hold advantages with heavy Japanese resistance shrinking to a southern arc, signaling a costly but nearing completion of the campaign. General MacArthur warned Japan must learn from Germany’s fate, with surrender likely only after extensive devastation.
The article notes unrest in Cuba over shortages and价 food prices. It mentions government attempts to cut out middlemen, provoking protests from both purveyors and consumers. Cuba relies on imports from the United States, with ongoing import disruptions and shortages impacting the market.
The article notes Cubans growing restive under diet restrictions as war disrupts global food distribution. Meat trade is disrupted with exports largely going to armed forces, leaving non-meat producers hit hardest. The United States stands as an exception. A universal diet shift toward vegetables is urged until armed forces return home and the crisis eases. The wheat crop gains heightened importance this year.
A domestic verse reflects pressure to look neat and the clash with personal comfort. The speaker recalls parental and sibling exhortations to wash, mend, and dress sharply while admitting a preference for being messy and carefree despite attire cost and public scrutiny.
40izgans ace Charlies Alvey T A Paffenberger Roger T Edmonds WH H Keedy Jr and A R Hagner of Hagers town were elected members of the State Bar Association. Businessmen and professionals opposed the sale of the county's interest in the Washington County Branch of the B&O railroad for 45000. Memorial exercises at Washington cemetery laid flowers on about 3000 Confederate graves with veterans from Hagerstown and area present. Mr and Mrs G C Snyder returned from a five week trip to the Pacific coast visiting Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland Oregon.
Food costs rose up to 20 percent in the past year in the United States. Williamsport officials study an ordinance banning one piece swimsuits on streets. Hagerstown 1925 tax rate set at 1.16 per 100, 1.18 for 12a. Washington county Guernsey breeders form association. Withamenort ponders traffic regulation and possible signals.
Moscow report describes Harriman officials testing horses sent by Premier Marshall amid wartime diplomacy. A mix of ceremonial and practical riding events involve Russian cavalry units and Western observers assessing horse quality and suitability for mounted duties.
The Germans in Spain number from twenty thousand to fifty thousand, including diplomats, officials, businessmen, and deserters. They enjoy summer chalets and beaches, retain cash, and avoid public life as Spain breaks relations with Berlin. The Spanish classify them as unwelcome guests and bar asset searches.
German prisoners of war at Camp Atterbury Indiana after watching films of Nazi horror contributed 20003.25 dollars for relief of those liberated from concentration and prison camps in the Reich Major General Archer Lerch said. Lerch noted the Army remains skeptical about German prisoners saying only that the German knows they have been defeated.
Troop 27 of Girl Scouts mobilizes clippings for the Seventh War Loan with items from 46 states and territories. New scouts include Ruth Brooks and Greta Cook, while leaders D B Goodloe and Grace Hopewell coordinate the drive ending June 30. Community service includes handbill distribution for a clothing drive.
Dr Eare and Douglas discuss youth leadership and risk of overestimating youth. They cite Alexander the Great Hannibal Joan of Arc and Patrick Henry as examples of young achievers while noting some decisions require youthful energy. The piece references Neolithic rice remains in China dating to the end of the third millennium BC.
Washington column reports on the final talks among Truman Molotov Eden and Stettinius ahead of the San Francisco conference. Poltical differences over Poland remain unresolved and no concrete compromise was reached between the Big Three.
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