Truman Put At Helm of First Parley
Potsdam Big Three held the first full dress session of their victory conference as President Truman was invited to preside. A communique from Truman Stalin and Churchill said the meeting lasted 14 hours with a preliminary exchange of views on issues needing decisions by the three governments. The Berlin conference set up regular meetings of foreign secretaries to prepare future work. Observers noted attention on whether Stalin would intensify Soviet activity in the Pacific.
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Chureaill
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Berlin
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Soviet Union
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Bretton Woods Splits G. O. P
Washington Republican rift over Bretton Woods divides the party. Senator Taft argues against the plan on the Senate floor, warning of dollar instability and U S obligation abroad, while Hart supports UN charter but questions Bretton Woods gains. Tobey and Aiken back the banking framework as essential to postwar economic cooperation.
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Bretton Woods World Bank Fund
U. S
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R-Conch
Bretton Woods
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R-M
Ees
Aiken
R-V
Eastern and Western League Scoreboard Snapshot
National League results show Brooklyn 5 Pittsburg 2 New York 2 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 3 Boston 2 Western N League Cleveland 6 Boston 1 Detroit at New York postponed by rain St Louis at Washington post Only games scheduled Eastern Division recap Albany Wilkes Barre 8 5 Albany 6 Wilkes Barre 1 Utica 9 Williamsport 2 Elmira at Binghamton postponed rain Scranton at Hartford postponed or not shown Utica Club sales mentioned beer Millone ad presents local ad language.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
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Boston
Westernay’s
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Albany
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Binghamton
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Hartford
Franco Moves Toward Restoring Monarchy in Spain
General Franco announced Spain is entering a preparatory period for restoring the monarchy, pledging a royal regime law to be handed to the Cortes when the time comes. He praised Falange, defended Catholic Spanish life, and warned against liberal democracy and communism while insisting the monarchy is his only successor.
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Thrave
Alfonzo XIII
Lausanne
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Spain
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France
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Asas
Truman seeks single administrator for all surplus sales
President Truman urged Congress to abolish the three man surplus property board and appoint a single administrator to dispose of about 100 billion dollars in war goods. William Stuart Symington, sworn as board chairman, is favored for the post after board disputes delayed actions. The move aims to end diluted responsibility and speed disposals as surplus declarations mount.
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Truman
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William Stuart Symington
St Louis
Symingtons
Gilette
D-Fowa
Gillette
Jed
House
State Byrnes
War Mobilization
Time Draws Near For Truman Debut At Stalin Party
President Truman prepares for a pivotal meeting with Joseph Stalin as the Big Three approach, with expectations of a formal breakfast invitation. The anticipated "zavtrakh" signals a state banquet featuring Caspian caviar pastries and strong drinks, sparking bets on Truman's debut stamina and hospitality.
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Truman
Potsdam
Tromanto
Hunter
Truman Imports Water Potsdam GPI Drinking water flown in
President Tru mans Little White House occupants receive drinking water by Army transports from Prante due to contamination of the Incal supply.
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Potsdam
Truman
White House
Prante
ODT Earmarks All Coaches For Army Use
Washington reports the Office of Defense Transportation ordered all passenger coaches baggage and express cars into service for military use. The move aims to redeploy rail assets from civilian to troop transport with possible reductions in regular schedules and more uncomfortably traveled conditions for civilians. Officials urge avoiding unnecessary trips as the redeployment accelerates.
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Office of Defense Transportation
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Europe
Pacific
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Pullman
Vermont Senator backs Austin for U S bench
Senator Hatch endorses Austin of Vermont for the Supreme Court prompting speculation over the vacancy caused by Owen J. Roberts retirement. The move signals party support for a Republican nominee with Harlin F. Stone as remaining Republican on the high court.
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UPI
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Austin
Vermont
Supreme Court
Sen
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Truman
Sup
Senate
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Owen J. Roberts
Roberts
Harlin F. Stone
Argentina Probes Reports of Two Nazi Subs Seen Off Coast
Argentina investigates reports of submarines sighted off San Clemente del Tuyú near Buenos Aires. Ismael Mendez, San Clemente del Tuyú station manager, said he saw one submarine surface then dive. The U-580, surrendered at Mar del Plata, will be handed to the United States and Britain. Officials note wartime alignment with the United Nations.
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Cesar Ameghine
Argentina
San Clemente del Tuya
Ismael Mendez
San Clemente del Tuy
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Britain
Mar del Plata
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Germany
Japan
United Nations
Doigres el Tribuno
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Mendez
San Clemente
U S to Investigate Hitler Hideout in Argentina
The State Department will probe reports that Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun are hiding in Patagonia Argentina. A Chicago Times story from Montevideo cites a German estate in Patagonia as the couple’s likely haven.
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State Department
Adolf Hitler
Eva Braun
Argentina
U. S
Buenos Aires
Chicago Times
Montevideo
Hitler
Pategonia
Vincent de Pascal
Berlin
Patagonia
de Pascal
Eva Bratin
Papers Return on Newstands After Strike Ends
New Yorkers rushed to buy papers as a strike by newspaper delivery workers ended. About 14 papers and three others faced suspensions during the walkout. Circulation rose to roughly one fifth of normal, with the New York Post resuming street sales. Extra space and reprints were planned by several papers while Triangle Publications reported continued stoppage on two racing papers.
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Telegraph
Head of WAVES and Clergyman to Wed at Wellesley
Engagement announced for Captain Mildred H L McAfee 45 president of Wellesley College and WAVES director to Dr Douglas Horton 34 of New York. Horton a minister and church committee chairman is a notable ecumenical leader. McAfee is daughter of the late Rev Cleland Boyd McAfee.
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American Committee For the World Council of Churches
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Cleland Boyd McAfee
Cleland Boyd* McAfee
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University of Chicago
Women's Reserve
United States Navy
Groucho Marx to Wed In Santa Monica Cal
Groucho Merz 54 and Catherine Marie Gorcey 24 applied for a marriage license in Santa Monica California yesterday. Marx signed his true name Julius Marx.
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Cal
UPI
Groucho Merz
Radio Comediat
Catherine Marie Gorcey
Herse
Marx
Julius Marx
De Gaulle to Visit Truman After Parley in Washington
American and French officials confirmed Gen Charles de Gaulle will visit the United States shortly after the Big Three conference ends. A date remains unsettled but preparations proceed as Syria and Potsdam questions loom, with France focused on October elections and prior talks with President Roosevelt noted.
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France
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Be Ganite
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Japs Fight Luzon With Makeshift Weapons Reported
Manila dispatch confirms Japanese forces in Luzon still contesting, reportedly improvising weapons from locally sourced materials. Sixth Infantry unit describes home made shells and improvised munitions found among wreckage as remnants cling to defense positions in the Riangan area.
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Samoa
Riangan
Sixth Infantry
Fas Vision
Yugoslav Queen Alexandra Delivers Heir in London Ceremony
Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia gave birth to a son last night in London on March 20 1944. King Peter I’s government reports both the Queen and the Crown Prince are doing well. The Queen, a Greek princess by birth, married the Yugoslav royal in a ceremony attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
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Yugoslavia
Peter I
London
George VI
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England
Giant Battlewagons Bombard Tokyo In First Preinvasion Assault
Allied fleet led by Admiral Halsey closes within six miles of Tokyo Bay as 16 inch salvoes hammer the Japanese coast. Nimitz confirms a two hour night bombardment followed by air sweeps against Hitachi and nearby targets, marking the Pacific War’s preinvasion phase.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Silvatsuksa
Numazu
Winie Shetch
Tokyo
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M. W. Halsey
Tosro
Hitachi
Time Not Ripe To Hit Back In Tokyo Broadcast
Tokyo media claim Japan has a counter strategy after days of American air and sea bombardment. A Tokyo commentator urges restraint until the right moment, citing Kamimura and 1905. Kyushu remains within reach of land based planes, while B 29s strike as far north as Santo Domingo. Premier Suzuki meets the Emperor to discuss general administration amid cabinet talks, prompting attention despite promises not to resign.
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Tokyo
Damiei
Damei
Kamimura
Kyushu
Okinawa
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Santo
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Kantaro Suzuki
Suzuki
Hideki Tojo
Kumiaki Koiso
China Seizes Indo China Ports In Northeast Assault
Chinese forces reportedly advanced into Indo Chinese territory aided by mutinous Japanese units. They captured key seaports along the Gulf of Teckin and pushed a corridor from inland lands to the South China coast. Reports say Japanese troops were chased into Todo and Moncay, expanding a link between inland areas and sea routes.
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Hitler and Eva Braun Said to Shelter on Antarctic Island
A New York dispatch cites La Critica saying Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun have taken refuge on Queen Maude Island in the Antarctic. The couple reportedly landed at a former German Antarctic base via submarine U-30, which surrendered last week to Argentine authorities.
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