Diggers Hold Key to Refinery
Australian forces advance in southeast Borneo near Balikpapan capturing the port area and surrounding oil works while reinforcing positions at Djinabora and Cape Penadjam. Dutch troops defend Cape Telkote as air forces support by blasting targets and sinking enemy freighters near Kuching.
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Manila
Borneo
Balikpapan
Pandansari
Mt. Batochampar
Mangaar Airfield
Milford
Djinabora
Cape Penadjam
Cape Telkote
Thirteenth Airforce Liberators
Ninth Division
Miri
Kuching
Mapore
House panel votes to liquidate FEPC and release funds
The House Appropriations Committee recommended 250000 to liquidate the Fair Employment Practice Committee, aiming to end a six week deadlock on money for 16 war agencies. The voice vote was not unanimous with southern members opposing extra funds for the Roosevelt created agency. Backers oppose any liquidation condition and will resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Fair Employment Practice Committee
House
Roosevelt
FEPC
Utahn Dies in Crash Near Ogden
Lyle York Ding man 20 of Morgan was killed instantly when his motorcycle collided with a truck driven by Harris 31 of Tremonton Alfred Smith 19 also of Morgan was riding on the rear seat and suffered hip and leg injuries at the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Lyle York Dingman
Morgan
Oe Harris
Tremon
Alfred Smith
Beer Curls Hair Do Promises Rainproof Curls
Kansas City hostesses claim a beer based hair treatment keeps curls intact in rain. A TWA hostess explains dipping curls in beer and letting them dry before showering, then shaking out the rain to reveal curls still in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
TWA
Opponents Attack United Nations Charter at Senate Hearing
In Washington the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard opposing views on the UN charter. Chairman Connally expressed confidence that restrictive amendments would fail. Witnesses including Agnes Waters and Cecil Bray denounced the charter as dangerous, while Ely Culbertson urged a global arms limit and police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Texas
Agnes Waters
Washington, D. C
Blue Star
Cecil Bray
Arlington
Americans United, Inc
J. Paul Cotton
Cleveland
World Peace Forum
Senate
Ely Culbertson
Wheeler
Dmont
Balloon explosion probe over Cadereyta de Montes
Queretaro officials said a cigar shaped balloon exploded late yesterday after passing Cadereyta de Montes 55 miles northeast of the city. Military authorities ordered an investigation to determine if the balloon was of Japanese origin.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Cadereyta de Montes
Here
Madrid Radio forecasts Truman arrival hinted at Hendaye
London reports from Hendaye quote Churchill stating President Truman may arrive at any moment. The Madrid radio, recorded by the ministry of information, mentions several magnificent American automobiles seen at Hendaye near the Spanish border.
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London
Madrid Radio Today
Hendaye
Churchill
Truman
Ministry of Information
Unconditional Surrender Question in Allied Policy
A wartime analysis argues there is no viable alternative to unconditional surrender of Japan, citing Nomura’s critique and the need to deter renewed militarism. It contrasts German and Japanese militarist legacies and discusses peace terms and postwar outcomes.
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Japan
Nippon
Kichisaburo Nomura
Nomura
Berlin
Daniel de Luce
Associated Press
Germany
Truman sails aboard battle tested cruiser Augusta
President Truman travels aboard a two cruiser force en route to Potsdam for talks with Churchill and Stalin. Reporters aboard the vessel accompany him as he tours the ship and travels toward the Berlin area amid calm seas. He remains active at 61 and keeps daily briefings with news services.
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Augusta
President Truman
Berlin
Truman
Potsdam
Churchill
Stalin
Japan
Atlantic
Mid
Ocean
Missouri
Washington
Beet Industry Pledges Aid To Boost 1946 Sugar Output
Douglas E. Scalley, reelected president of the United States Beet Sugar Association, urged full cooperation to raise sugar beet production for 1946. He forecast a 25 to 30 percent rise over 1945 and noted lessons from wartime reliance on foreign sugar. Reelected officers and trustees were named from Utah, Idaho, Washington, D. C., and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
America
United States Beet Sugar Association
Douglas E. Scalley
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
United States
Scalley
Association
Thomas Heath
Preston
Idaho
Fred G. Taylor
Washington, D. C
Neil Kelly
Carl J. Moroney
San Francisco
Frank A. Kemp
Denver
Wiley Blair, Jr
Colorado Springs
Colo
H. A. Benning
Ogden
James R. Ellison
Layton
Utah
Pfc Roy Carlson Wounded in Action on Okinawa
Mr and Mrs Roy William Carlson of 726 West Hayden report their son Pfc Howard Roy Carlson 19 wounded May 24 on Okinawa when a shell fragment hit his right chest. He has been overseas since February 28 and is in a Saipan hospital. He entered service August 25, 1944 after graduating from Pocatello High School. He was a driver for Rino Candy Company and received the Purple Heart on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy William Carlson
West Hayden
Howard Roy Carlson
Okinawa
Pfc
Carlson
Saipan
Pocatello High School
Rino Candy Company
Paralysis Fatal in Idaho Reports First Polio Death
The first Idaho poliomyelitis death this year was reported here. Judith Ann Lyons, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons, died after a 48 hour illness. Boise officials said only one other polio case in 1945 occurred and it was nonfatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett
Idaho
Judith Ann Lyons
James Lyons
Boise
State Health Department
Quarry Beats Police Mystery in Oklahoma City Case
A three day search failed to locate a missing woman from Oklahoma City before police returned to the city jail and found her in custody. The incident ends with an unresolved disappearance tied to a jail discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Idaho seventh war loan ends with 97 percent of quota
Boise Idaho wartime finance officials report Idaho has reached 97 percent of its 13 million dollar B bond quota for the seventh war loan. The day’s tally shows E bonds at 12.62 million, up 100 thousand from yesterday, with overall bonds totaling 41.17 million or 142 percent of the 29 million quota as the seventh war loan ended last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boisefi
Idaho War Finance Committee
Federal Reserve
Idaho
Federal Reserve System
Former Base Taken By Chinese Unit
Chinese forces recaptured Sincheng, the fifth former American air base, and advanced toward Kanh sien on the Kiangsi Kwangtung highway. Chungtu and Chungtu area near Liuchow were also seized while Tengyun area saw Japanese strategic moves near Wuchow on the border.
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Chungking
Sincheng
Kiangsi
Kanhsien
Canton
Chinese High Command
Nanking
Kiangsi- Kwangtung
Claire L. Chennault
Suichwan
Yungning
Nanning
Liuchow
Tanchung
Kwangsi Province
Kweilin
Chungtu
Liuchow-Kweilin
Tengyun
Wuchow
Kwangtung-Kwangsi
Cuits
Spiral Building Designed for Fifth Avenue by Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright proposes a 1 million dollar spiral Guggenheim like museum on upper Fifth Avenue after the war. The 10 story ramped circle gallery will display non objective paintings with a glass dome for projected films. An air conditioned, dust free environment will protect art and visitors will pass through a dust removing entrance device.
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New York
Frank Lloyd Wright
Fifth Avenue
Wright
Three Die in Shootout at Los Angeles Racing Office
In downtown Los Angeles three men were killed in a gunfight at a horse racing publication office. Victims are Joe Newman 170 retired broker Roy Walker 67 and David V Caplan 44 publisher. A note on Newman's body cited revenge for losses and Caplan alleged Newman shot him. Newman's daughter Mamie Cohan said he had lost about 20000 betting on races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joe Newman
Roy Walker
David V. Caplan
Det
Sd. C. F
Caplan
Drys Reelect Ralph Wolf and ACF Leaders in Idaho
Boise allied civic forces reelected Ralph W. Wolf as president and A. Y. Satterfield as vice president amid attacks on liquor sales and gambling. Grant M. Andrus replaced Z. Reed Miller as L D S church representative. State liquor official Horsfall defended permitting sales under rules, while enforcement officials declined comment. Governor Gossett was away at a governors conference. Liquor by the drink remains illegal in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Ralph W. Wolf
Boise
A. Y. Satterfield
Pocatello
Grant M. Andrus
Idaho Falls
Z. Reed Miller
Latter-Day Saints Church
ACF
Civic Forces
E. P. Horsfall
Horsfall
Boise G. Riggs
Gov. Gossett
Michigan
Church Cuts Debt In Methodist Church Union
The Methodists reported a debt reduction of 11.9 million dollars, cutting current indebtedness to 25.59 million against a total church value of 731.4 million. Official stats show 8.046 million members, up 67 thousand, and over 116 million paid for regular church causes in the last fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist Church
United States
Albert C. Hoover
Hoover
Diet of Fish Keeps Norway From Starving
Norway endures tight rations with store shelves empty and global shortages. Officials report average weight loss of over 12 pounds per person as Norwegians rely on a long fish diet, mainly cod and herring, supplemented by Danish and Swedish parcels.
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Norway
Barbarac
Oslo
Europe
Denmark
Sweden
Labor Strike Drains Detroit Milk Supply Across Nation
The nationwide labor unrest left about 50,000 workers idle and cut milk deliveries in Detroit for the third day as 30 percent of the city’s supply remained tied up by 1,000 creamery workers. The Detroit dispute prompted votes on returning to work, while other strikes hit newspapers, gas, coal, shipyards, and B 29 bomber production across several states.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Motor City
C.I.C. United Dairy Workers
War Labor Board
New York City
WLB
C.I.O. United
Russell Ballard
C. I. O. United Automobile
Jupiter Yards
Cc. I. O
United Fuel Gas Company
United Mine
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
Chicago
United Rubber Workers
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Pacific Navy Airman Fowler Dies in South Pacific Action
AMM 2/c Laurence Ray Fowler, 21, of 1244 South Fourth, was killed in action May 12 in the south Pacific. He entered service in 1942 and had overseas duty since 1944 aboard an aircraft carrier with torpedo squadron 83 as a turret gunner. Born in Pocatello January 14, 1924, he attended Idaho Southern University in 1941. Survived by parents Nestor B. and Goldie Richmond Fowler and six siblings plus relatives. his older brother Nestor M. Fowler serves in Czechoslovakia.
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Laurence Ray Fowler
South Pacific
Nester B. Fowler
South Fourth
War Department
Torpedo Squadron 83
Farragut
Purcell
Okla
Jacksonville, Fla
Quonset Point, Im. Tf
Pocatello
Nestor B
Goldie Richmond Fowler
Pocatello High School
Idaho Southern University
Cpl
Nestor M. Fowler
U. S. Army
Czechoslovakia
Lee R. Nestor
Florence Hoadley
Edith Hisan
Alfred
Linda Fowler
Senator John Thomas Improves in Bethesda Hospital
Idaho's senior Republican senator John Thomas shows sufficient recovery from a long illness to justify hope he may transfer to his Washington home from Bethesda naval hospital in a few days. His daughter Mary T. Peavey of Gooding said he has been in hospital since April but has conferred with staff daily in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Sen
John Thomas
Idaho
Washington
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Mary T. Peavey
Gooding
Fire damages Weiser laundry plant under $1,000
Fire at the Weiser laundry and dry cleaning plant caused less than 1000 dollars in damage. Manager Orville Kitts said the blaze was controlled quickly by employees and appears to have started spontaneously in a pile of oily garage overalls.
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Weiser
Orville Kitts
Kitts
Feeney Stays On As Cascade Prosecutor After Acquittal
Cascade county prosecutor Thomas Feeney remains in office after stating he would resign at the next county commissioners meeting. The commission met Monday as jurors acquitted Thelma Stonebraker in the murder case against her husband. Sheriff Merlin Francis resigned June 25 after the acquittal. Joe Mossman was named as Feeney’s successor.
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Cascade
Valley County
Atorney
Thomas Feeney
Feeney
Thelma Stonebraker
George Stonebraker
Merlin Francis
Horse Travel Under Ban
Washington reports the office of defense transportation banned rail transport of race horses and show animals to speed troops and war supply movement. The interstate commerce commission issued the order at DDT Director J Monroe Johnson request, allowing only owner operated trucks. racing may halt if shipments cannot move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
DDT
J. Monroe Johnson
ICC
Johnson
ODT
Idaho Seeks Ways To Spend $100,000
The University of Idaho research council will hold a Friday meeting in Boise with industrial, agricultural and business leaders to choose research problems under a $100,000 special legislative appropriation. Additional sessions are planned in Twin Falls and Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
University of Idaho Research Council
Twin Falls
Pocatello
Car Crash Injures Two in Emmett Area
Emmett cattle buyer Frank Muter of King Packing in Nampa sustained cuts and bruises when his car veered off the highway and tumbled down an embankment. Passenger Jesse Breshears also suffered minor injuries and Muter was hospitalized in Nampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett
Frank Muter
King Packing Company
Nampa
Vance Jones
Jesse Breshears
Muter
Tokyo Speaks Of Future Allied Moves
The 21st bomber command report shows heavy damage across Kofu Shimizu Chiba with Ni and Nagoya targets. Tokyo radio and Guam dispatch discuss future American invasion moves as carrier raids continue and Nimitz signals possible follow ups.
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Tokyo
Allied Moves
Guam
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyo Radio
U.S
Okinawa
Kyushu
Iwo Jima
Nimita
Short Feed Crop Threatens Next Year's Meat
The Agriculture Department warns a possible small feed grain crop this year could limit next year's meat and poultry output. Unfavorable weather and labor shortages may throttle hog, beef, and poultry production, potentially delaying plans for higher livestock incentives and delaying crop prospects report until August 10.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Anderson
House Food Investigating Committee
Chicago
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Utahn
Beer
Madrid
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Roy Carlson
Quarry
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Drys
Ralph Wolf
Fowler
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Thomas
21St Bomber Command
Kofu
Shimizu
Ineustrial
Chiba
Chigusa
Nagoya Arsenal
Tachhikawa Army Arsenal
Utsube River
Tachikawa Army Arsenal
Pade Mee
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