United States backs plan for collective defense at world security talks
In San Francisco on May 16 a US backed plan within the World Security Conference would guarantee any group of United Nations the right to organize for collective defense ensuring Pan American influence in a future security system. Russia is expected to respond with its views on trusteeships while Britain supports a tentative Anglo American formula. The Pan American conference aims to draft a long term treaty replacing the Mexico City pact with a meeting likely in Washington in November. The plan emphasizes collective defense to deter aggression and lessen fears of veto power by big nations.
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War Bond drive urges max personal share in Series E
The talk emphasizes a four billion dollar objective for the Seventh War Loan and urges readers to invest at least as much as in the 4th and 5th loans. It frames the plea around supporting troops, maintaining economic stability, and winning the peace with every dollar directed to War Bonds.
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Allied report counts German ships found in surrendered ports
In a preliminary Paris dispatch, Supreme Allied Headquarters reports at least 480 German ships in surrendered ports, including the Europa and Bremen, with perhaps half sunk or damaged. It notes 110 warships in fair condition, 62 merchant ships, and various U boat statuses, plus sabotaged cruisers at Kiel and numerous other vessels.
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Tito's Demands Stir Allied Headlines as Nazi Leaks Rise
Continued from Page 1 reporters quoted an announcer describing Nazi leaders in Allied custody spreading propaganda to split the three victorious powers. The commentator accused Kesselring of arguing absurdly that two Germanic peoples fought, while Rundstedt blamed Germany's defeat on political leadership. A ban on press conferences for German prisoners was ordered unless cleared by Supreme Allied Headquarters. Russians inspected bodies from Berlin’s underground city and questioned whether Hitler or Goebbels were identified, suspecting a possible hoax about Hitler’s death.
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Europe Becomes A Source Of Supply For Pacific Forces
Paris May 16 The U S Army plans to move millions of tons of war materiel from Europe to the Pacific theater. Brig Gen Morris W Gilland deputy chief of staff for supply in the European theater says after V E Day Europe has over 5 5 million tons of supplies including 700 000 tons of ammunition and more than a million items from locomotives to watch repair tools to be rehabilitated packed and shipped. Troops bound for the Pacific take all equipment while those headed home carry only essential gear leaving the rest for servicing and dispatch to the war zone.
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Attractive Aprons and Sewing Patterns Advertised
An old notice promotes attractive aprons and one size fits all sewing patterns. It mentions patterns titled Appiique and Cher yveur Mane, with requests for orders to be mailed. The snippet references a Legion notice and Poppy Day on Saturday May 28.
Ration Smokes For Military Personnel In U.S. Posts
New guidance limits tobacco supplies for troops at most posts to six packs of cigarettes or 24 cigars or four ounces of tobacco per week starting June 3. War Department directive requires ration cards. Italian service unit members get half the standard ration. Prisoners of war barred from buying cigarettes and cigars.
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Maryland Farm Land Values Run Well Above Normal
Farm land values in Maryland were estimated by the Farm Credit Administration for the Middle Atlantic district at about 60 percent above normal with little prospect for a decrease in speculation in the coming months. Nationally, land values in March were 52 percent above the 1935–39 average, with district estimates tied to 1905–09 values as the most normal reference.
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News of Our Men Women in Uniform
A wartime column recounts service members from Maryland and beyond. Private Alfred E Summers and his brother Carroll, of Hagerstown, serve with the 144th Field Artillery Group near Germany. Seaman William R Reeder, son of Frederick, helps a new U S cruiser fend off Japanese bombers in the Pacific. Fred R Seville of Hagerstown, driving for the 29th Infantry Division, logged 40k miles, wounded at St Germain, earning ETO ribbons and a Purple Heart and planning to resume Army life on return.
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Naha Capture Reported as Marines Hold Okinawa Line
Marines of the 22nd Regiment faced a fierce night assault near Naha Okinawa with heavy Japanese artillery and hand grenades. Despite being pushed back 200 yards, the 22nd later regained ground while claiming hundreds of enemy dead and vowing to crush the attackers.
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Soldier Manning Awarded Bronze Star for Valor in Germany
Szt Manning, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Manning Watfordburg, formerly an electrician with Hagerstown Equipment, earned the Bronze Star for breaking up a counterattack by firing on enemy concentrations and for discovering an undetected pillbox in Germany. He led a squad to capture it, and on February 28 he led a patrol into German territory under heavy fire to secure information. When a man did not return, Manning rescued the wounded comrade, saving a life and inspiring his squad with courageous leadership.
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Eisenhower welcomed in London after surprise visit
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to London for a belated victory celebration. He received a hero's welcome from cheering crowds around his car and at a theater and night club. Gen. Omar W. Bradley accompanied him, but no official reason was given for the private trip.
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American Legion Poppy Day Notice Poster Ad
American Legion announces Poppy Day observance on Saturday May 19 with advance notice for participation and street collection efforts. Details urge community support and remembrance through poppy donations.
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German Prisoners Will Be Available For Labor
Baltimore May 16 German prisoners of war will be available to farmers and canneries with contracts for prisoner labor this summer. About 15 000 PW in the Third Service Command area have contracts for planting harvesting and processing 1945 crops. Officials said repatriation is unlikely for months to come despite Germany's surrender.
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Santa Anita Off To An Auspicious Start
Santa Anita Park opened its four year meet with bettors wagering 1.505 million across pari mutuels and Gold Mike, an 18 to 1 long shot, winning the feature. Gold Mike advances as a contender in Saturday’s 23000 San Gabriel handicap while a record crowd of 31,250 saw Sea Sovereign win the fifth race by four lengths, paying $2.40.
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Two UW chemistry students describe blast at hospital
Seattle May 16 Two University of Washington chemistry students Eugene Collins 20 and Raymond Lawton 19 were treated at King County Hospital after an experiment exploded. Collins said the chemicals detonated prematurely while Lawton added they were making firecrackers and lost control. Both students claimed the incident ended their experiments.
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