Russia Maintains Firm Hold On Veto Power At UN Talks
At the United Nations Big Five meeting in San Francisco on June 2, Russia rejects any relaxation of veto rights. Ambassador Gromyko presents a note opposing UN Security Council complaints without unanimous Big Five agreement. Stettinius and the four other chiefs press to accelerate talks toward a draft world organization and enduring peace principles.
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Associated Press
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Russia
United Nations
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Gromyko
Moscow
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World Organization
Britain
Steetinius
U. S
Brief Hail Storm Hits Winchester
A morning thunderstorm near Winchester brought a brief hail shower with marble sized stones and minor west of the city damage. Reports noted no widespread damage while observers described hail measurements at .08 inches and temperatures under 70 degrees. Authorities reported no immediate damage findings.
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Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Hansbrough
Carter
J. W. Arthur
Earl Mason
O. L. Jamison
Leslie Lucas
Hayfield
Gore
West Virginia
Lee Whitacre
Whitacre
Armel Section
Fred Stine
Bond Sales Lag as War Loan Drive Stalls Locally
Winchester Frederick County War Finance Committee chair Wendell R Barney reports sluggish local support for the Seventh War Loan. Through May 28 E Bonds reach only 28.4 percent of a 425000 quota, while overall city county sales near 88 percent of 750000. Corporate E Bond progress remains minimal with 28400 of 300000 credited as campaigns start June 18.
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Wendell R. Barney
Winchester - Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick County
Europe
Pacific
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The
Truman not Happy About Argentina Policy View
President Truman expressed that he was not happy about the Argentina situation. He told Latin American journalists he fully endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor policy and declined further discussion on Argentina.
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White House
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Argentina
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles G Ross
Army Band To Play For JET Band Dance Hero
Tickets go on sale for a Winchester armory June 22 band dance sponsored by the Junior Board of Trade. The 356th ASF band from Martinsburg will provide music. led by Chief Warrant Officer Ralph J. Yehle, the unit traces to the Missouri National Guard and gained fame at Fort Jackson and a Fort Jackson radio show before NBC.
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Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Martinsburg
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Ralph J. Yehle
Maryville
Missouri State National Guard
128Th Field Artillery
Missouri National Guard
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
United States
National Broadcasting Company
Pope Pius XII urges Germany to rise with new dignity
In a world broadcast from Vatican City on June 2, Pope Pius XII urged the German nation to rise to a new dignity after expiating Nazi crimes. He recalled Vatican policy toward Germany, noted priestly killings and deportations, and warned of hopeful but troubled youths drawn to revolt and tyranny.
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German Republic
Col Holmes Ginn on Crimes Court
Col L Holmes Ginn Jr of Berryville Virginia leads the eight man military commission for the first civil war crimes trial in Germany at Ahrweiler His wife Mary Lumsden and three children reside in Richmond He is noted as a young surgeon from the United States Army with a Vienna Medical College background and extensive WWII service including mechanized troops and the Fifteenth Army Group before overseas duty.
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Ahrweiler
Germany
Berryville
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Bettie Anne
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George
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States
Fifteenth Army
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Texas
De Gaulle Rejects Syrian Question to Tri Partite Talks
Paris dispatch reports General De Gaulle refusing to submit the Syrian issue to a France Britain United States tri partite conference. He contends British agents fomented unrest in Lebanon and Syria while France had withdrawn most forces from the Levant, arguing for independent military bases and sovereignty.
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Portsmouth Corporal Survives 16 Months in Philippine Jungle
Cor poral Charles R. Joyner of Portsmouth Virginia recounts 16 months alone in the Philippines jungle. Armed only with a bow and arrow he dodged Japanese forces and native head hunters while surviving, fighting with guerrillas, and enduring captivity before returning to the United States in 1945.
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Philippines
Charles R. Joyner
Portsmouth
McGuire General Hospital
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Pearl Harbor
Bataan
San Francisco
Japs Hold East Manila Front in Heavy Fighting
Yanks of the 38th Division push Japanese from the Shimbun line east of Manila while Mindanao sees stiff resistance. In Luzon, the 32nd and 31st Divisions seize ground toward the Cagayan Valley and Maybalay area as air and ground forces tally heavy enemy losses and prepare for a final stand. About 200 Japanese bodies found in Balatoc mine tunnels. Philippine President Osmena announces formation of a Commonwealth division joining MacArthur’s campaign.
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Balatoc
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Laval death by own action report doubted
Paris circles doubted a London report that Pierre Laval killed himself while held at Montjuich Castle in Spain. Officials denied the claim and said no radio information supported the story, noting Laval was not prone to take such actions.
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Stephens City Cannery Opens June 7 At Local School
The School Community Canning Center at Stephens High School will start operating on Thursday June 7 for peas and run every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. J. C. Gordon, agriculture teacher, announced the schedule and urged those with pens to contact Mrs. C. C. Rhodes for appointments. Telephone numbers are listed for the school and Mrs. Rhodes' residence.
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Damascus Center Devastated By Gunfire In Recent Clash
The city suffered extreme damage after French forces shelled key districts including the town center and citadel. Parliament buildings and government offices were raked with fire, electric lines down, food scarce, and crowds burned French vehicles amid post clash relief. British and Syrian patrols struggled to restore order as casualties remained unknown.
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Olivia Roget
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France
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Local Board To Issue Canning Sugar Starting Monday
The War Food and Rationing Board will issue certificates for canning sugar on a 15 pounds per capita basis, starting Monday. Winchester Quota Club members will assist with mailing as about 22,297 have registered this year and more applications arrive daily, with total expected near the 1944 level of 24,289.
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South End Fire Company Monthly Meeting Noted
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held Monday evening June 4 at 8 p m. All members are asked to attend. Howard Hart. Capt
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Howard Hart
De Gaulle Refuses Immediate Syria Lebanon Peace Talk
French leader says cease fire in Syria was ordered May 31 by French commanders before Churchill's note arrived. Moscow urged speedy measures to halt fighting while Britain and US push for a peaceful settlement. Churchill's note was made public before Paris received it.
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