22 May 1945
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
1
Steering committee aims to finalize a conference charter by early June. The coordination panel works to align proposals from working groups as all committees review changes to the world charter.
San Francisco reports progress toward a June signing of a new world charter to preserve peace. Britain and the United States edge toward self government wording for colonial peoples, while Russia pushes for independence. Delegates limit speeches, and regional groups may settle disputes without undermining the world body.
Ninety seven members of the U S Navy Franklin crew were decorated aboard the carrier for gallantry after a Japanese bombing attack. Twelve Navy crosses, 16 silver stars and 69 bronze stars recognized officers and men who fought fire and explosion to save the ship as it traveled 12,000 miles to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Vice Admiral Aubrey W. Fitch praised their skill and heroism in delivering the awards. Bronze star recipient Maj. Herbert T. Elliott Jr. of Pueblo, Colorado, was among those honored.
Charles Kirk Fox of Dillon served aboard the U S S Franklin, which survived a March 19 Japanese dive bomber attack that killed 341 and wounded 491. Navy dispatches credit crew heroism and the ship’s resilience to massive explosions and fires from 200000 pounds of ordnance.
Lt Col Francis S Gabreski a 26 year old air ace who shot down 28 German planes before being shot down arrives in New York from Paris on leave. He was held in Stalag Luft 1 for ten months and liberated by the Red Army. After processing at Fort Totten he will report to Washington then take a 60 day leave. He hopes to be sent to the Pacific and may marry first. his fiancee is a Coch ran from Prairie du Chien.
The Arab League, formed by seven Arab states, condemned French troop movements into Syria and Lebanon on May 21. The league vowed to defend the independence of any member under threat and labeled the action imperialistic in intent, per secretary General Abdel Rahman Azzam Bey.
Silver Bow residents buy into the Seventh War Loan as the campaign enters its second week. Investments in all securities reached 454 570 dollars and 25 cents, with officials noting continued demand and expected increases.
Gen Carl Spaatz, commander of U S strategic Air Forces in Europe, notes Americans have come a long way toward military objectives as the Seventh War Loan drive nears, crediting millions who fought, produced and paid for the war.
Tickets go on sale today at A. W. V. S. headquarters on North Main for a gala war bond event featuring Larry Smith, famed west coast news analyst, scheduled at the Montana theater on May 28.
President Truman will meet Gen. Charles de Gaulle, aid by Georges Bidault said. Bidault stated the talks aim to strengthen Franco American friendship and noted French land and naval forces will join current and future operations under Allied command. He added France will continue fighting Japan.
PORTLAND Ore May 21 Charles E Dant a noted shipping and lumber executive collapsed in his car as he returned from a Deschutes river fishing trip and died within minutes Reports said he suffered a heart attack or similar collapse while driving and was found slumped at the wheel by companions Doctors said he died shortly after arrival at a hospital.
The names of 354 graduates from Butte public elementary schools were announced Monday by Superintendent Lowell W. Johnson. Commencement exercises are being conducted at the various schools.
US 31st Dixie division pushes through central Mindanao toward Malaybalay reaching edge of airfield, within 25 miles of the Americas and 40th divisions, after 6 days of rugged fighting. Other columns reach Dalirig and Maluko while 24th Infantry clears Panacan and Sasa areas. PT boats raid Pisa point and 43rd division clears Ipo dam area near Manila. northern Luzon I corps to Cagayan valley. Wewak airfield recaptured by Australian Sixth Division.
Allied forces push toward Shuri on Okinawa as Marines and Army units assault key positions. Japanese troops in American uniforms fought from strongholds near Shuri and Yonabaru with heavy losses. Chinese 14th Air Force backs a new southern offensive aligning with Kuomintang aims against Japan across China and Manchuria.
Thirty three members of the 1945 graduating class of Boys Central high school received diplomas during the 19th annual commencement in the Fox theater. Seven graduates absent due to service with the armed forces. Very Rev. William P. Joyce presided and presented awards, while Rev. Daniel B. Harrington of Rowan delivered the commencement address urging graduates to value true life ethics amid a war scarred world.
The First Army, famed for its role in Europe, is redeploying to the Pacific under Gen. Courtney Hodges. The War Department said personnel will be furloughed before sailing, with veteran units forming part of the assault against Japan. President Truman warned that the U S will strike Japan with overwhelming force, and the exact divisions may differ from those in Germany. The move signals a major escalation in the Pacific theater as Washington readies the final push toward Japan.
Fore noon will be clear then cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening, clearing near dark. Warmer with a high near 60. Monday’s max 54, min 28. Western mountains may see scattered showers. Montana Fair expected to be warmer Tuesday. high 60 to 65 in western areas.
San Francisco May 21 Japan announced mass mobilization of 20 million students for wartime duty and the creation of an agrarian militia for homeland defense. The education ministry said all institutions from university to school would participate and both adults and youths 14 to 19 would join. Tokyo broadcast noted a policy toward China as key to overcoming the crisis, with Foreign Minister Togo describing friendly ties and support for China's independence and unity.
Pvt. Ralph Coldwater 25 has been missing in action since April 20 in the Okinawa battle, per a War Department telegram to his father Lipman Coldwater of Anaconda. Born here, he entered service June 1944 after college honors, with a Westinghouse background. a brother Capt Elliott Coldwater serves in India with an Army Air Forces engineering unit.
Pvt. Lloyd M. White, held since December 1, 1944, was liberated from a German prison camp, according to the National Red Cross informing his wife in Hamilton.
Members of the Chicago Truck Drivers union voted to defy a War Labor board back to work order issued Sunday in Washington and to continue their five day work stoppage which has paralyzed Chicago's trucking facilities.
President Truman awarded Tech. Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey the Medal of Honor in the House, lauding his lone act of facing a company of Germans. Lindsey, from Lucedale, Mississippi, accepted the award amid chants of celebration as Truman praised his gallantry beyond the call of duty and vowed further overwhelming blows against Japan.
President Truman awarded T/Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey the Congressional Medal of Honor before a joint session of Congress. Lindsey, an overseas veteran of World War I, reportedly told the President he would rather have the medal than be President.
Yugoslav troops began evacuating Carinthia and Styria as British forces facilitated the withdrawal. An Allied officer voiced optimism that a Trieste agreement would soon be reached, easing tensions with Marshal Tito. Yugoslavs had earlier infiltrated into Austria after Eighth Army advance parties entered, with Klagenfurt seizing a newspaper plant before border departure planned by nightfall.
In Los Angeles on May 21, prospective home builders swarmed the Federal Housing Administration offices as the priority lid for moderate-priced homes was eased for the first time since the war began. More than 400 people queued, many with multiple applications, as offices opened.
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