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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
2
Britain will grant full self government to Burma after the war. A postwar Burma legislature will be elected when possible, and the Burmese people will decide the form of self government within the British commonwealth of nations.
A British communiqué reports two Indian forces with the 14th army have joined 60 miles northwest of Calcutta along the Prome Rangoon railway. The link blocks the escape of Japanese remnants in the south coastal sector, while farther north further operations continue.
Washington May 17 Under Secretary of War Robert P Patterson said he did not believe reports that Japan had made a surrender offer which had been turned down. He added that he could not discount the possibility of surprise but doubted the report's truth.
Washington reports Under Secretary Robert P. Patterson stated that every U.S. commander in Europe desires to transfer to the Pacific to fight Japan. He emphasized broad support for shifting focus to the Pacific theater among Allied leadership.
When sealing multiple letters, chill a shallow dish and use ice cubes as a moistener. This simple method keeps the envelope damp enough to seal without extra moisture, saving steps in busy writing or correspondence tasks.
Troops inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese attempting to break through a road block on the escape route from the Arakan sector to the Irrawaddy valley.
Weather impacted games across the majors with Washington at Cleveland and New York at Chicago under rain and cold. Boston visited St Louis as pitchers dominated, splitting two games 6-4 and 4-1, while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8-1 and Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6-2. Upcoming games feature Passeau at Hansen, Wilks at Javery, Strincevic at Davis, and Watters at Sproul.
The railway express agency reports 1944 as its largest year with over 200 million shipments, about 70 percent war traffic. Air express shipments reached roughly 1.75 million, up around 14 percent from 1943.
Russell Bell Wellman underwent an emergency appendectomy last evening. Mr and Mrs Jack Fuhr of 211 Mast Second street are parents of a six pound one ounce son born at 4 25 this morning.
The 1945 Washington High School class day featured valedictorian Kathryn Huber and salutatorian Mary Horbert with over 80 seniors achieving top academic honors. The annual Hi-Life was dedicated to coach John Harp, who left for service in the Navy, and the program closed with the traditional key transfer to the junior class.
A home talent production staged by the Y M C A Ys Mens club features a comic spooky plot at a creaky house. Patients and visitors mingle as Al Terrell, revealed later as a trap by Bob Choate, drives the mischief away while the audience enjoys lively comedy and dance steps.
Park Ridge resident Mrs A G Rosnes is this week’s houseguest with the D P Livingston family. Fairfield visitors Mrs Harold Johnson and Steve arrive to spend several days with friends. Waterloo guests Mr and Mrs Arthur Bielefeldt attend Y s Men show and visit Irenda. Mrs Ira Gastman from Kansas City visits her parents Mr and Mrs Rothsehild.
Instructions advise drying wool garments slowly at room temperature, keep away from stoves or radiators, and brush clean once fully dry to avoid damage from moisture or heat.
May 17 Trieste sees easing tensions after conciliatory moves by both sides. Tito reportedly withdraws troops from west of the Isonzo. clashes persist with partisan patrols in Trieste as American and British forces maintain a tense presence. Italy's government under Premier Bonomi faces fragile support amid diplomatic pressures.
The guide explains dropping cookie batter into well greased muffin tins to create evenly sized cookies. It advises allowing batter space to spread as it bakes and to monitor rise for uniform results.
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