United States Delegates Seek Rapid Charter Action
U S delegates at the United Nations conference push for a quick settlement of the Franco Syrian dispute and improved Soviet U S relations to finish the charter for a new league. They seek Big Five unity on charter amendment and whether a new international court should exist.
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San Francisco
United States
Stettinius
Moscow
World Security Council
Eelco van Kleffens
Netherlands
Truman
Harry Hopkins
Marshal Stalin
Washington
Ion
Berlin
Austria
Churchill
Jalin
Levant
Damascus
Big Five
International Court
Lea
Ration calendar details June to August 1943 stamps
The notice lists ration dates for meats fats and processed foods from Book 4 blue and red stamps, sugar stamps 35 36, and airplane stamps from Book 3. Gasoline coupons 15A 16A specify quantities and valid through June 21 and August 31 respectively, with ration boards accepting increased applications by June 11 and noting period four and five expiring August 31.
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OPA
Big Five Near Accord on Core UN Charter Provisions
Report notes continuous talks on Security Council veto, voting, regional defense pacts, trusteeship changes, and economic and social provisions. French insistence on defense pacts and Russian trusteeship shifts probe the sticking points as the conference contemplates another meeting to promote intellectual and cultural cooperation after the current session.
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Gue
League
Security Council
United Nations
U. S. Submarines Sink Fourteen Enemy Ships
United States submarines claim fourteen more enemy vessels sunk in Pacific waters. The tally includes a destroyer and four other combatants along with non combatant ships such as a large tanker and several merchant ships. The report notes one submarine surfaced after depth charge attack and fought escorting vessels, escaping with some escorts fleeing.
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Washington
United States
Pacific
Navy
Pfc Warren H Affleck Wounded on Okinawa
Mrs. J R Affleck of Route 1 Winchester learns her son Pfc Warren H Affleck was wounded on Okinawa April 8 sustaining injuries to the left eye right shoulder and right hip. He served with the 96th Division after invading the Philippines in October 1944 and has a wife and five month old daughter in Salam Oregon awaiting news. He entered service in December 1942 and was trained at Fort McClellan before postings at Fort Lewis Adair Oregon and California. He arrived overseas in July 1944 and asks friends to write. His address is available by calling 91 W3 Stephens ty.
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J. R. Affleck
Winchester
Pfc
Warren H. Affleck
Okinawa Island
96Th
Affleck
Philippines
Fort McClellan
Ala
Fort Lewis
Washington
Adair
Oregon
California
Salam
Stephens Ty
Showers Predicted For This Area
The five day forecast for Saturday June 2 to Wednesday June 6 shows showers in the northern part of the local area Saturday and Sunday and in the southern portion on Sunday. Temperatures stay near normal overall with warm start and on Tuesday. District 5 including nearby West Virginia expects showers or thunderstorms Saturday and again Tuesday or Wednesday with above normal temperatures.
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District 4
New York
Tuesay
W. Va
Fined for Peddling Without License
Two cases disposed of in Police Court with Judge John Rice presiding. Alfred B. Creevey of Bellever non Pa fined 50 dollars plus costs, 25 dollars suspended. Deston M. Boyd of Stephenson found guilty of reckless driving and fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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John Rice
Alfred B. Creevey
Bellevernon
Tax Department
Deston M. Boyd
Stephenson
Argentines Face Repression and Censorship Amid Crisis
Cortesi reports dire conditions in Argentina with police using revolvers to direct traffic, a man shot entering a subway, arrests of reputable citizens, deportations, and jail overcrowding. In May eight newspapers were closed and seven editors arrested as part of escalating suppression.
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Cortesi Wrcete
Cortesi
New North Frederick Pastor Appointed for Sunday
Rev Emory Ellmore transfers to the Virginia Conference as pastor of the North Frederick Charge. He arrives tomorrow afternoon from Atlanta after earning a Bachelor of Divinity at Emory University and will preach at White Hall Sunday at 11 a.m. and at Rest at 8 p.m.
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R. O. Bryant
Winchester
Methodist Church
W. W. Peele
Virginia
Emory Ellmore
North Indiana
North Frederick
Messages From the Front and VE Day News
Cpl Owen Ritter sent a London cable home stating he is well and enjoying the time overseas with the Ninth Army in Germany. Pvt Thomas E Phelps returned home May 17 on a 60 day furlough after being a POW in Germany since January 30, 1944. Lt Robert Brown Ritter, piloting transports, celebrated VE Day in London and planned a Scotland trip before awaiting orders to aid POWs and supplies in Europe.
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Cpl
Owen Ritter
Harry Ritter
Front Royal Pike
London
Ninth Army
Germany
Colleen Orndorff
WAC
Ritter
Sgt
Orndorff
Beulah Phelps
Ridge
W. Va
Pvt
Thomas E. Phelps
Phelps
Miami Beach
Fla
Robert Brown Ritter
Carl R. Riter
Jim Ritter
Eastern Shore
Scotland
England
France
Truman In Touch With Churchill
President Truman said he was in constant communication with Prime Minister Churchill about the French Levant situation. He noted daily wires with Churchill and approved sending British troops into Syria while reporting the French had ceased firing after Churchill’s message to Gen. Charles De Gaulle. He viewed no tri party meeting definite and hoped the San Francisco conference could finish in ten days.
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Washinggton
Truman
Churchill
Syria
Charles de Gaulle
General de Gaulle
Lebanon
San Francisco
de Gaulle
Washington
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Paris
Britain
United States
British Press Association
London
Lebannon
Humboldt
Cairo
Bernard Paget
Middle East
Levant
Beyrouth
Aleppo
Deir Ez-Zor
Damascus
O'Brien
Truman Details Plans for Postwar Inductions and War Production
President Truman outlined a plan to induct all non veteran men under 30 while deferring those 30 and over, aiming for a total of 2,000,000 officers and men. He warned Japan of severe destruction if resistance continues and stressed continued high war production with shifts in output and naval mobilization.
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Truman
Japan
Germany
Washington
France
Europe
Okinawa
Navy
Pacific
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to page 4 quiz list the correct responses: 1. arrested for divisionary activities against the Red Army. 2. Antropoid ape. 3. True. 4. The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn. 5. Mercury. 6. Nurse. 7. No. 8. On the liberty bell. 9. Scene. 10. Willard Huntington Wrizcht.
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Red Army
Willard Huntington Wrizcht
Truman asks Rosenman to stay as post resignations tendered
President Truman refused to accept Judge Samuel S. Rosenman's resignation as special counsel. The White House released letters showing the President's request that Rosenman remain until after victory over Japan to ensure his continued assistance. Rosenman had submitted his resignation April 14 after returning from Europe related to war crime trials.
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Washington
Truman
Samuel S. Rosenman
White House
Rosenman
Japan
Europe
Man who stole car dies in Rockingham Jail
Wilton Irwin Salmons of Roanoke died in Rockingham County Jail after abandoning a stolen car here on May 22 and stealing Mrs. J. W. Arthur’s Dodge. He had been convicted of grand larceny and was to be delivered to the State Penitentiary. Authorities noted the Harrisonburg and Chambersburg thefts and an accident in Roanoke tied to his arrest.
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Wilton Irwin Salmons
Roanoke
J. W. Arthur
Rockingham County
Salmons
Rockingham
State Penitentiary
Aussies Finish Off Tarakan
The U S 13th Air Force stepped up raids on oil rich Borneo as Australian invasion forces finish off holdouts on Tarakan. Bombers and fighters attacked Brunei Bay Balikpapan and Banjemasin while Seventh Fleet Liberators sank a cargo vessel near Banijermasin and coast ships in Hong Kong.
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Manila
U. S
Borneo
Tarakan
13Th Raiders
Brunei Bay
Balikpapan
Miami Bride Defies Waiting Period After Court Invalidates Law
Bonatta May McGill Jr. and Lt. Gleason R. Tindell Jr. wed in Miami as judges ruled Florida's three day marriage license law unconstitutional. The couple, her parents, and their attorney secured a license minutes after the ruling, with several others following.
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Miami
Fla
Bonatta May (Petty)McGill, Jr
Florida
Baltimore
Gleason R. Tindell, Jr
Knoxville
Circuit
George E. Holt
Miss McGill
Belief that battles cause rain roots in ancient myths
The notion grew during the wars of Frederick and Napoleon and resurfaced in World War I. Ancient thinkers held that warriors' sweat turned to rain after battles conclude.
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Frederick
Napoleon
French Refuse To Quit Syria Crisis Broad Action in Damascus
Britain and the United States pressed France to end the Syria confrontation after Damascus reported a pall of smoke over the city. Gen Humboldt ordered a cease fire and withdrawal. De Gaulle faced a cabinet vote amid warnings of Holy See delays.
Market Quotation Roundup as Rails and Industrials Rally
New York market notes rails and industrials rose selectively while many leaders faced light offerings. Early timid selling prompted reinvestment of commitments as investors watched for news events. Improved mood followed easing of the Syrian situation with bids arriving before midday and activity picking up.
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New York
Big Three Parley Getting Closer
President at weekly news conference says a Big Three meeting is nearing. He notes the San Francisco United Nations conference delay won’t derail plans with Premier Stalin and expects the talks to occur in the not distant future. He mentions support for Britain in the French Levant crisis and considers the meeting might occur in the United States, though not likely definite.
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Washington
Truman
San Francisco
Churchill
Stalin
Osaka Bombing Summary Reflects Heavy Daylight Raid
In daylight contrast to the last Osaka attack, B 29s dropped incendiaries on Osaka the fourth time in nine days, targeting central Honshu industries. Tokyo and Yokohama also suffered large incendiary raids in the same period, with Tokyo hit twice and Yokohama once, underscoring widespread urban destruction. The Iwo based Mustangs escorted the raid, flying a 1500 mile round trip.
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Osaka
Honshu
Tokyo
Yokohama
Japan
Shin Yodo River
Fire at Indianapolis area fort tests force and escape claims
Fire porters arrived near the fort ten miles northeast of Indianapolis as tower guards fired with submachine guns while prisoners fought across the compound and climbed fences. An officer believed to be a colonel was attacked by brickbats as he investigated. Col. Henry E. Tisdale, fort commandant, ordered troops on duty and restricted entry. State police reported no escapes. Two Indianapolis fire companies aided army crews to control the blaze. Authorities probe cause.
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Indianapolis
Henry E. Tisdale
Forces closes on Shuri as Okinawa battle tightens
Japanese positions on Naha and Yonabaru have fallen and Shuri town is shrinking fast as Maj. Gen. Pedro A. Del Valle’s First Division drives into the ruined city. Marines push the southern front to encircle Shuri amid mud and heavy fighting on Okinawa.
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Naha
Yonabaru
Shuri
Pedro A. del Valle
Okinawa
Fighting subsides in Syria report from Morocco radio
A Morocco radio broadcast claimed fighting in most of Syria had ended for now. The Beyrouth dispatch said French troops had established order in much of Syria yesterday. The British commander in the Middle East asked the French commander to order a cease fire and the French government urged compliance.
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Morocco
Syria
Beyrouth
Middle East
The
Levant
Livestock And Produce Markets Reported Across Cities
Baltimore and Chicago market roundups show firm prices for live poultry beef and cattle. Cattle and hog quotes remain steady with light receipts. spring lambs and sows noted at firm to high end, while egg and produce prices hold at strong wholesale levels in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Bu. Bas
U.S
W. Va
Ben Davis
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Chicago Grain Quotations June 1 Market Slips Early
Chicago June 1 grain prices show wheat dipping 3 4 to 1 2 cent in early dealings while corn and oats hold modest gains and rye weakens. July and Sept contracts are listed for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with small shifts from prior sessions.
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Chicago
Rye
U S Officials Hint Plan to Target Terror Groups
Hodgson signaled intent to identify all persons involved and noted support within the commission for Judge Samuel Roseman’s plan to curb terror networks including the Gestapo and the SS.
Star Promises Complete Coverage Of Local National World
A promotional note from The Star pledges thorough reporting across local national and world events to keep readers informed with timely updates and balanced coverage.
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the Star
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Randolph C. Ritter
Army Air Corps
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Ha, and Service Co
81St Engineers
Carl R. Ritter
Army Air Forces
Roosevelt
Rosemann
Mr. Roosevelt
Foreign Office
French Council of Ministers
Cuy
Frank O’brien
Egra
Eden
John G. Winant
Office of War Information
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Supply
Jacques Soustelle
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Rhodes Drug Store
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