Churchill Reports Syria Crisis and Big Five Prospect
Churchill told the Commons Britain will seek a Big Five Middle East talk with France Russia and China over the Syria Lebanon dispute while guarding vital Middle East lines for the war against Japan. He denied French charges and warned a five power meeting could delay but noted Moscow hoped for a quick settlement. The piece ends noting continued diplomatic strains and a continuation on page eight.
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Restaurants Face Out in Food Rations
Washington reports that July and August rations for hotels and restaurants will be cut to align with housewives purchasing power. Meats and fats drop 20 percent, fruits and vegetables 12 to 15 percent, and sugar 20 to 25 percent, with ranges due to classification. Hotels and large-volume eateries will lose about 38 red points monthly, others 63, versus 72 now. canned fruits and vegetables allotments also shrink.
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Rochester Asparagus Reaches 25 Year Price Peak
The State Department of Agriculture and Markets said Rochester home-grown asparagus likely hit a 25 year high at the public market. Farmers quoted prices from 3.05 to 3.75 per dozen bunches or 25 to 32 cents per pound due to reduced sunshine.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League and American League results
National League results include Brooklyn defeating New York 6 to 3 in 14 innings, Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 4 to 0, Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 1, with Chicago at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia postponed due to rain. American League shows New York 4 2, Washington 3, Washington 7 New York 3, St Louis 2, Chicago 1, Cleveland 9 Detroit 9, Philadelphia at Boston postponed due to rain. Eastern League Albany 8 Scranton 3, Union 4 Elmira 3, others postponed for wet grounds.
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Park Ave Hotel Slaying Hints Fade As Witnesses Frustrate Police
Wealthy Alfred Langford, 63, was fatally shot in the Hotel Marzguery hallway Monday night. Police report fragmentary clues with no motive or suspects. over thirty people questioned, the scene crowded with guests and staff as investigators press for leads.
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Danes Elected To Conference
The United Nations Conference announced that 49 nations voted unanimously to invite Denmark to participate in world security deliberations. Secretary General Hiss notified Danish Foreign Minister Christmas Stoekier in Copenhagen of the invitation on June 5, Denmark's constitutional anniversary.
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Swiss Police Worried by Countess Edda Ciane Dancing
Swiss police criticized the sanatorium for laxity after Countess Edda Ciane, daughter of Mussolini, visited an inganga dancing near Bern. The incident occurred during GPs visits outside the sanatorium where she is a patient, drawing official disapproval.
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Nimitz Sees Okinawa Victory as Okinawa Nears End
Admiral Nimitz praised the Tenth Army and Marines for rapid advances on Okinawa as heavy fighting subsides. He signaled the island’s conquest could complete in three to four days, with cleanup of the southern tip to permit development of a major U.S. air base.
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Japs Pull Out Of Four Big China Towns
Chinese reports say Japanese troops abandoned four large industrial towns in the Hong Kong area as Chinese forces press along the coast. Chinese forces advanced toward Lichow and encirclement efforts centered on the Kwangsi rail hub.
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Rioting in Havana Over Meat Ration Plan Endangers Crowd
About 10 000 Cubans protested in front of the presidential palace over a government meat distribution plan. A youth was killed and several injured as police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Police and shop workers clashed with protesters after meat was sold in government markets with stamped sacks.
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Dr Fosdick to Retire from Riverside Church Ministry
Dr Henry Fosdick, aged 68, will retire permanently from the ministry at Riverside Church at the end of May 1926. The announcement was made last night detailing Fosdick’s decision on reaching his birthday and marking the close of his long service.
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Americans Dig Deeper into Luzon Pocket
American forces pushed toward northern Luzon, advancing along Highway No. 5 and a Japanese built route to a point north of Baguio. The 3d and 33d Divisions moved through the Cagayan Valley toward Aparri, reaching within about thirty miles of the Japanese base at Bayombon as they cleared pillboxes and tanks at Aritao. In central Luzon the 38th Infantry seized Mount Lamita while contending for Mount Purro near Manila.
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Ouster Reported of Agriculture Secretary's Aid
Washington reports that Grover B. Hill, a former Texas cattle raiser, will be replaced as Undersecretary of Agriculture. Hill’s resignation is expected to be effective soon amid a cabinet shakeup. Clinton Anderson will take over July 1, with policy concerns and Hill's stance with cattle producers cited as factors.
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Ribbentrop Search Turns To London
Ace army investigators reported last night that Joachim von Ribbentrop the former German foreign minister and wartime ambassador may be walking the crowded streets of London in disguise. No official confirmation. one responsible source said army intelligence was assigned to track him as he once strutted in London. The report referenced two Germans who fled to Ireland on forged papers, suggesting Ribbentrop could use similar documents to reach Britain.
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G O P Leads Montana Congressional Election
Helena Mont Republican State Senator Wesley D Ewart of Wilsall led early over Democrat Leo C Graphitt of Great Falls based on initial returns. The race attracted national attention as 1946 terms expire, with a successor named for the late Rep James F O Connor of Livingston and Democratic Rain throughout the district cutting into the vote.
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Churchill Reveals Loan of U S Destroyers to Russia
Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament he arranged a loan of British and former American destroyers to Russia to satisfy Soviet demands for part of Italy’s surrendered fleet. Britain and the United States planned transfers including four submarines and merchant ships, with ships valued near 20 million dollars, executed at Tehran.
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Japan Admits Nation Faces Invasion Threat
FCC intercepted Radio Tokyo broadcasts outline a looming Allied invasion of Japan as B 29s strike Hobe and Okinawa battles rage. Domei summaries warn of intensified air attacks on the home islands and a shift in air battles as both sides seek control of land bases.
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Falcons trained by RAF to blitz Nazi carrier pigeons
Falcons formed Britain’s secret “fighter squadron” to intercept and destroy German carrier pigeons. Two peregrine falcons nicknamed living Spitfires led the effort as trained pigeons were seized and messages intercepted. The unit, called the Falcon Seat, was set to go east to aid the war against Japan.
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Sub Parché Sinks Five Jap Ships in 46 Minutes
The U S Submarine Parche slipped into a Japanese convoy during a stormy night and sank five enemy vessels in 46 minutes of combat. Operating on the surface, it closed within the escort screen, torpedoed targets, and survived daring machine gun fire as it dominated a tanker sequence and struck a second tanker before the action ended.
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Democrats Pick O'Dwyer for New York Mayor Nomination
New York Citys five Democratic leaders chose District Attorney William O'Dwyer as their mayoral candidate for November. The vote unanimous, boosting his path to the 31 primary. He may also receive American Labor and parish endorsements later this week. Republican leaders have not named a candidate, with talks expected with City Comptroller Joseph Goldrick about fusion plans. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia will not seek reelection after a three-term run. Four Democrats backed Irwin Davidson for city council president and Lawrence Gerosa for comptroller, while James A. Roe declined to run.
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Occupation Pact Signed In Berlin
An Allied council took formal command of battered Germany and reduced it to near pre 1937 size. The four power control council assumed all governmental functions in Germany effective at 5 pm. Eisenhower Zhukov Montgomery and de Tas Signy signed the proclamation. The pact preserves Germany as a nation but under joint Allied military authority with possible future territorial revisions.
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Truman Raps Congress on FEPC slash
President Truman condemns the House Appropriations Committee for deleting FEPC funding from war agencies. He urges rapid House approval of a permanent FEPC and accuses lawmakers of abolishing the agency pre vote. The president notes the war continues and warns against abandoning the committee’s founding principle.
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