Hearing on Ratification Could Shape Berlin Talk
Senate committee hearings on the United Nations charter may influence Truman, Stalin, and Churchill when they meet in Berlin next month. Sen Connally expects a comfortable two thirds vote, with hearings set for mid July as Stettinius prepares to depart for Germany.
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John M. Hightower
Associated Press
San Francisco
Senate
Truman
Stalin
Churchill
Berlin
Connally
D-Tex
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Washington
United Nations Conference
United States
Stettinius
Germany
Europe
Japanese Ousted At Two Points In Henan War Zone
Chinese forces with air support reclaimed two important footholds north of Sichwan in southwestern Henan province after repelling a Japanese advance. About 2,000 Japanese from Sichuan were captured or forced back, with more than 200 enemy casualties reported. Liuchow area action continued with Chinese forces mounting fire attacks on the burning city.
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Chungking
Sichaw
Henan
Sichwan
Hankow
China
Liuchow
Winchester’s Window Display Of War Mementos
MA Winchester notes a patriotic window display in Penney’s featuring trinkets sent home from overseas by service members. Items include rings bracelets enemy insignia firearms flags and handmade gifts from liberated regions. The display has drawn local interest and will be removed soon.
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Main Street
Penney
No Week End Rest For Labor Woes
The Associated Press reports no weekend halt to labor trouble as 85 000 workers idle nationwide with 35 900 in the Detroit area affected. Government seizure potential touches five Goodyear plants employing 16 700. CIO United Rubber Workers face a War Labor Board appearance to explain why the strike continues.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
War Labor Board
CIO United Rubber Workers
Washington
Akron
C. V. Wheeler
Goodyear Local No. 2
George W. Taylor
W.L.B
Goodyear
Chicago
Congress Drives Discharge Move for Fathers with Many Children
Washington June 23 A $38.5 billion War Department supply bill for 1946 faces a floor vote on an amendment by Rep Engel to discharge army fathers with four or more children. The plan would withhold funds for those men who apply by August 1. Engel estimates about 35 000 such fathers exist with 15 000 eligible under the point system and age rules.
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Washington
War Department
Rep. Engel
R-Mich
Appropriations Committee
Army
Engel
Appropriations
For Sale Pipeless Furnace Good Condition
Pipeless furnace in good condition offered for sale. Call 5517 for details.
Friendship Fire Company to Attend Funeral for Harry Lewis
All members are asked to report to the hall on Sunday June 24 at four o clock to attend the funeral of Brother Harry Lewis. Captain A Ryland Conner requests full turnout and respect from the Friendship Fire Company.
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Friendship Fire Company
Harry Lewis
A. Ryland Conner
Guards to Pitch Camp Near Berryville Tonight
Nearly the full strength of Company 115 will bivouac for two days at the horse show grounds one mile west of Berryville. About 75 men from Winchester will join units 111 112 113 and 114 from Rector town Middleburg Alexandria Arlington and Berryville for a 1945 awards review parade and band concert by Newton D. Baker Army Hospital Band.
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Berryville
Eleventh Battalion
Virginia State Guard
W. A. Baker
Baker
Winchester
Rectortown
Middleburg
Alexandria
Arlington
Newton D. Baker Army Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Everett Hellmuth
Speed Urged On Bond Salesmen In 7th War Loan Drive
The Treasury urged continued full drive by organizations and volunteer sellers until the drive ends in a week. As of now total sales reach 18.441 billion with corporation investments at 12.076 billion and Series E at 2.84 billion. A Chicago event featured Kenneth Brown presenting Admiral Hewitt a bronze plaque valued at 715 million to honor school purchases of war stamps and bonds.
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Washington
Treasury
Chicago
Kenneth Brown
Chicago Schoolboy
Henry Kent Hewitt
Truman
For Sale Maine Seed Potatoes by Winchester Seed Co
Advertisement listing Maine grown seed potatoes for sale from Winchester Seed Co with a non-dated catalog code 6-22-1p-8r. Suitable for farmers and gardeners seeking regional seed stock.
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Maine
Winchester Seed CO
WANTED Summer Apples From Winchester Storage
Market notice seeks all varieties of summer apples at highest price. Apples can be packed or unpacked. Contact F. W Barr at Winchester Cold Storage. Includes price reference 455 and date 6-22.
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F. W- Barr
Winchester
America urged to use power for world good
Acting Secretary of State Joseph C. Grew told graduates that the United States holds the world’s greatest power and must use it responsibly for peace and justice. He said America should openly acknowledge power, cooperate with others, and leverage economic strength to raise living standards and employment while renewing global trust through concrete actions.
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Washington
Joseph C. Grew
America
Grew
School of Advanced International Studies
Foreign Service Educational Foundation
Many Japs Killed By Own Officers
Bodies of about 120 Japanese soldiers were found in an abandoned field hospital in northern Luzon. They had been bayoneted or shot by comrades while lying in bed, with evidence suggesting orders for the ruthless extermination of wounded. The discovery was made near Bayombong by elements of the 129th Infantry under Col. John D. Frederick.
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Sppencer Davis
Manila
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
Bayombong
129Th Infantry Regiment
John D. Frederick
Springfield
Army Signal Corps
Izaak Walton League Holds First Outdoor Fish Fry
Members of the Izaak Walton League will hold a 7 o clock fish fry and picnic tonight on the Shenandoah river near the Bentonville bridge. This outdoor event marks the league’s first activity and is expected to draw the full membership with refreshment duties led by Knight Bixby Jack Brandon Dave Kinter Clifford Grimm William Lawrence L J Sjostrom and Fred Glaize Jr.
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Izaak Walton League
Shenandoah River
Bentonville
Knidht Bixby
Jack Brandon
Dave Kinter
Clifford Grimm
William Lawrence
L. J. Sjostrom
Fred Glaize. Jr
Hirohito Warns Nippon Crisis Is Unprecedented
In San Francisco on June 23 Emperor Hirohito told his people the present crisis is unprecedented in Japan’s national history. War Minister Anami said the voluntary service act creates a combat force and lays the foundation for victory. Tokyo broadcasts weighed imperial rule and emergency powers as Japan faces invasion threats.
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San Francisco
Japan
Hirohito
Domei Agency
Korechika Anami
Tokyo
Federal Communications Commission
Japanese Landing Place Captured
Manila reports that Aparri in Luzon has been recaptured by Gen. Douglas MacArthur as Japanese forces face encirclement in a 90 mile stretch of the Cagayan valley. The strike marks the start of the end of organized resistance on Luzon with about 20 000 enemy troops possibly trapped between Guerrillas and U S Sixth Army Infantrymen and pursuing forces near Tuguegarao and San Juan.
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Spencer Davis
Manila
Philippines
Aparri
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
Cagayan
MacArthur
U. S. Sixth Army
Accord on Poland set for new national unity cabinet
A three man commission at the Crimea conference reports Polish factions from Warsaw, exiled London government, and democratic leaders have agreed on a new administration structure. Names invited include Mikolczyk, Witos, Kiernik, Grab ski, Stanczyk, Thugout. Bierut may head a three person executive council with Osbuka Morawski staying as premier.
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Moscow
Warsaw
Three Man Commission
Crimea
London
Poland
Stanislaw Mikolaczyk
Wincenty Witos
Peasant Party
Wladyslaw Kiernik
Stanislaw Grabski
Polish National Council
Jan Stanczyk
Moczislaw Thugout
Witos and Grabski
Boleslaw Bierut
Mikolajczyk
Edouard Osbuka-Morawski
No Time To Talk Another War
Supreme Court associate justice Hugh L. Black told about ten thousand people at a Russian war relief program in Hollywood Bowl that talk of another war is dangerous. He warned such voices echo Hitler and distract from unity with Russia, stressing shared interests despite differences.
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Hollywood
Hugh L. Black
United States Supreme Court
Black
Hollywood Bowl
Hitler
Europe
Russia
Britain backs collective war crime trial plan
A British source said Britain would back the United States plan for a collective trial of Germany's top war criminals before a high military tribunal. France and Russia' s positions were unclear but likely to align, forming a strong Anglo American front at a London conference on time place and procedures for the trials. The stance stresses custody of most chief war criminals including Goering Ribbentrop and Rudolf Hess.
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London
Britain
United States
Germany
France
Russia
Supreme Court
Robert Jackson
Great Britain
Hermann Goering
Joneee von Ribbentrop
Rudolf S5
Army To Curtail Meat Buying
The Army will sharply cut meat purchases for the next 60 days to free civilian supplies. Officials say re‑examined meat stock allows a brief reduction to ease shortages in the civilian market. The government had announced suspending lend-lease meat shipments for July through September.
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Washington
Governors urge meat only red points in OPA ration plan
New York June 23 reports governors of thirteen Atlantic states recommended using red points in the OPA ration program for meat only. They urged OPA enforcement focus on food, not minor items, and called for a single government agency to manage all aspects of the national food program.
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New York
Une
Atlantic Seaboard
OPA
Office of Defense Transportation
Death by own action Fliers Sink Two Ships Off Okinawa
Tokyo radio claimed death by own action pilots sank two American ships and damaged three off Okinawa as Americans conquered the island. Kamikaze attacks continued, with 19 more vessels hit. Nimitz reported two light units sunk and other damage. Japanese losses exceeded 90,000 dead amid ongoing fighting as patrols continued.
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Robbin Coons Grum
Tokyo
Okinawa
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Stars and Stripes
Nimitz
Truman Counted On Strong Senate Support For Charter
President Truman, at his temporary White House in Olympia, reports indicate fewer than a dozen votes against the peace charter. He has personally spoken to nearly all senators and aims to push ratification beyond the two thirds needed, hoping for swift action before July meetings with Stalin and Churchill. He awaits a Kansas City trip and Independence homecoming celebrations next week.
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Olympia
Wash
Truman
Peace Organization
Senate
Stalin
Churchill
White House
Mon C. Wallgren
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kansas City
Independence
Winchester Day Cleaning Works Notice
The plant will close from July 2 to 7 for employee vacation and requests customers to call before closing to retrieve garments. Beginning June 20 rationing of cleaning to three garments per family per week due to high workload.
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Winchester Day Cleaning
South Braddock Street
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Puget Sound
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James D. White
Winchester Evening Star
Kantaro Suzuki
Diet
Imperial Supreme Authority
U.S
Silesia
Moravia
KLCE
Czechoslovakia
Karmienz
Teschen
Silesian
Coi
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