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Philippines Given Full Independence
1,5. RELEASES ISLANDS AFTER 48YEAR RULE
trom Proclaims. Country As Sett-Governing; McNutt ls Ambassador,
By LEE NICHOLS NN. United Press Stiff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 4.— President Truman today proclaimed the independence of the Philippines as a selfgoverning nation, It ended 48 years of U.
sovereignty over its largest foreign
possession. In his proclamation; the President noted that the United States
acquired control of the Philippines
Read “The Die Is Cast,” Paul V. McNutt, Page 15,
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through the provisions of Jreaties with Spain, signed on Dec 10, 1898 and Dec, 7, 1900. During the past 48 years, the President said, the United States “has consistently and faithfully ... exercised jurisdiction and control” over the islands. Mr, Truman said that the Philippines people “have clearly demonstrated their capacity for self-gov-ernment” during a 10-year transition period set up by act of congress. The act, known as the Philippine independence law, provided that the Uliated States withdraw its control of the islands on July 4, this year.
Surrenders All Rights
“The United States of America ‘hereby withdraws and surrenders all ision,
: of possession, superv anf. control,’ off sovereignty!
, over the territory and people of the Philippines,” the President's proclamation said. “On behalf of the United States] of America, 1 do hereby recognize the ‘independence of pines as a separate and self-gov-| erning nation and acknowledge the authority and control over the same of the government instituted by the people under the constitution now in force.” In granting the Philippines independence, the United States relinquishes control over more than 16,000,000 people and 115,600 square miles of land scattered over some 7000 1slands. U. 8. rights to military bases, however, have been retained under an agreement reached by the two nations. American Flag Lowered
An hour before the President's proclamation was released by the White Hous# the American flag was lowered from the staff located on the spacious grounds of the Philippine embassy here. The flag of the Philippine commonwealth was run up in its place. In a special message brbadcas to the Philippines last night by the state department, the President pledged that the United States will do” everything within its power to make the independence “effective and meaningful.” “The road to independence has not been an easy one,” the President's message said. “The road of independence likewise will not be an ¢asy one. The mettle of a people, the mettle of a nation, are on trial before the world.” . 55-Minute Broadcast
During the 55-minute broadcast beamed to 29 other countries throughout the world, national and international leaders joined the President in expre¢ssing their belief in the new nation’s future success. Speakers included Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson, Associate Justice Frank Murphy, Chief of Naval Operations Chester W. Nitmitz, United Nations SecretaryGeneral Trygve Lie, Former Philippines Resident Commissioner Carlos P. Romulo, Senator Millard E. Tydings (D. Md.), Army Chief of Staff Dwight D. Eisenhower, Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, and Mexican. Foreign Minister Francisco Castillo Najera. The President's plans to attend the inauguration of Manuel A. Roxas as the commonwealth’s new President were cancelled by the chief executive because of the press of national affairs,
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a 21-gun salute as the new democracy came into being. President Manuel A. Roxas and Vice President Elpido Quirino were sworn in to lead the new nation during its formative years. McNutt Hauls Down Flag “From this day forward,” Mr. Roxas said, “our international responsibility is ‘absolute. As we are masters of our own destiny, so too
our actions.” Ambassador Paul V. McNutt, former U: 8. high commissioner of the Philippines, personally hauled the American flag down from the flagstaff as The Star-Spangled Banner was played. hr orn scurried for cover as the rain increased. But many stood their ground with heads bared as {President Roxa$ raised the Philip- | pine flag—a red, white and blue! banner with a sun and three stars. | Mr. ‘Roxas declared America’s s flag! (Con
Bullet Grazes Ear, Drops Sandwich
EAST ST. LOUIS, IIL, July 4 (U. P.).—Oliver R. Henderson was eating his lunch when he felt something brush by his ear. He looked behind him and found a 22-caliber bullet in the wall. Police . learned kids shooting at crows a quarter of a mile away had pretty bad aim. Mr. Henderson wasn't hurt but .he dropped his sandwich.
EMERGENCY STATE
Action Results From Verdict King Was Slain.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 4 (U. P.)—~The Siamese government proclaimed .a state of emergency today with strict censorship of communications and mail, radio Australia reported.
In a broadcast datelined Bangkok, radio Australia said the action resulted from the verdict of 12 physicians who found that the late King Ananda had been murdered. The decision was made after an official investigation, King Ananda was found shot in his palace Jupe 9. He had been shot in the head. A pistol was found a short distance from his body, °
LOCAL TEMPERATURES .
we must bear all consequences of]
Manuel Roxas . . . new nation’s first president.
= Flag of New Republic Raised
s Stand in Rain
By WILLIAM C. WILSON - United Press Staff Correspondent MANILA, July 4-—PFilipinos stood bareheaded+in a pouring rain to-
The stars and stripes were lowered and a new flag was raised over two | their islands symbolizing the birth of a new nation—the Republic of the
Tolling church bells and wailing sirens mingled with the roar of
Here is the new * Philippines Republic flag which flies over the islands today. It was firs{ carried by Filipinos who revolted against Spain two years before the Span-
PROCLAIMED IN SIAM!:
was not being lowered in surrender, jor by compulsion. “In the hearts
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HOLD. RENT LINE PLEDGE ISSUED
Owners, Tenants League Supports Program.
The Owners and Tenants League of Indianapolis has joined other organized property owners’ groups in the program to hold rental increases to. 15 per cent. The league adopted a resolution yesterday, pledging its members to “hold the line” policy and urged other property owners to join. The group planned to present the resolution to Governor Gates tomorrow, Previously, the property management division of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board went on record as opposing rental - increases of more than 15 per cent. Property Being Reopened Meanwhile, it was reported several rental properties that had been closed by owners who compained their buildings were operated at a loss under OPA rental ceilings. will be reopened for tenants, A building containing Séven apartments in the 2200 block, N. Talbott st. and another two-apart-ment structure in the 2100 block, N. Alabama st., were reported reopening for tenants. As OPA officials reported some rental increases averaging 65 per | cent here since last Monday when | the price control law expired, several labor organizations said they would set up legal departments
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Truman Spends
THURMONT, Md., July 4 (U. P.). ~This was a lazy Fourth of July at Shangri-La. President Truman looked out over the valley leading down from the Catoctin mountains to Frederick, Md. Mrs. Truman took a turn, too, through the presidential. telescope. All they saw was an ever- present mountain haze. And, behind that haze was the first real rest Mr. Truman has been able to enjoy since he became President, ; Mr. Truman has tried and tried to get away from the stifling routine of the White House for many months. But each time, his luck has turned bad at the last momeny and he has been forced to cancel such trips as to. the Pacific Northwest: last fall, and the deep South during the
‘At His Shangri-La Retreat
Florida during the recent winter
winter.
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Lazy Fourth
but multiple domestic crises intervened at the last moment and stopped him. . He has tried to get sort of an official .surcease aboard his yacht, the U. 8. 8. Williamsburg, but his travel record to date aboard this luxurious ship does not go beyond the Hampton Roads, off Norfolk, Va. : This vacation spot — 70 miles from the White House—was._select~ ed by the late President Roosevelt early in the last war as an ideal compromise between Washington and Hyde Park, N. Y., a week-end refuge and a hide-away. The President came here without his staff, except for a.naval officer in charge of the intricate communications set-up which operates day and ‘hight while. thé President » away from White House,
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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1946
HOLIDAY SPIRIT REIGNS IN CITY, ACROSS STATE
For Peacetime Fourth In Indiana.
TODAY'S EVENTS FIREWORKS-—Butler Bowl, program, 7:18 x k m.; display, ® p. iverside TO park, £90 p.m, BASEBALL-—Vietory Field, double -hoader, Louisville and Indianapolis, 0:30 p, ~~ and 5:30 p. m.; fireworks display bepr Lweoen games... “» gn y SOFTRALL-_Munivipsd Stadiom, the
ames, Oity ho pain diamonds, all day,
RODEO-—Indisns ae. Fairgrounds, 2:30 La a 8: hi _ with Mreworks,
AUTO Ee re Speedway, Wine chester, 2:30 p. m. Indianapo}is Midget Speedway, 3:30 p. m. GOLF-=-Father and Son tournament, Pleasant Run course, all day. fix city links, all day. CONCERTS Broad Ripple, 8 p. m. Garfield park, 5:30 p. mm. SWIMMING—Six pity swimming pools, 28 wading pools, all day, PICNICS—Every where,
Today was family day in Indiana. And here in Indianapolis thousands flocked to recreational cen-
ters as the city welcomed its first peacetime Fourth of July in five years. The weatherman promised sunny and pleasant weather throughout the state as families jammed high« ways en route to lakes, streams, picnic grounds and visits with relatives. The weather ‘bureau promised temperatures would not exceed 80 today. But there was a somber overtone to the holiday as Col. Austin R. Killian, state police superintendent, issued the dire prediction at least 21 would die on the highways in the state today. Public Offices Closed At least two were dead 90 minutes after the holiday began in an early morning traffic accident at Greencastle. They were Raymond Riley, 23, and Robert Watkins, 22, both of Greencastle. Most retail establishments were closed but consumers had no holiday from the apprehension over the
factories were on skeleton shifts, Parks and recreational areas were jam packed. Golfers thronged the city’s six public links. At Pleasant Run a father-son tournament was in progress. Fireworks Displays Set Firework displays were expected to attract more than 50,000 funseekers tonight. The authorized pyrotechnic events will take place at the Butler bowl, Riverside amusement park, Indiana State fairgrounds where there will also be a rodeo, and at Victory field in the intermission between two Louisville and Indianapolis games. The city’s $10,000,000 recreational system was well manicured in preparation for an estimated 100,000 picnickers, swimmers and musiclovers, Paul V. Brown, director said, Golf at Douglas park was limited to seven holes of the regular nine to accommodate the anticipated overflow of picnickers and family outings there. Veterans Not Forgotten
Swimmers had six city pools in which to frolic, while reservations for family affairs were complete at seven country clubs. . Band concerts were scheduled at Garfield and Broad Ripple parks. Three games of softball will be played at Municipal stadium beginning at 6:30 p. m. while. scrub games were scheduled in all the city's 48 public diamonds. Wounded and ill veterans were not forgotten by their families ana Red Cross volunteers. At Brown county state park, 65 Wakeman hospital veterans will be served a picnic supper by Red Cross workers, and the canteen corps will offer a tea for patients and guests
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RUN-OFF SCHEDULED | | IN. OKLAHOMA RACE
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 4 (U. P.).—Dixie Gilmer, Tulsa county attorney, today won the right to a run-off election with Roy J. Turner, millionaire oilman, for the Degpocratis gubernatorial nomination. With returns nearly complete, Mr. Turner was well out in front, but a top-heavy vote from Mr. Gilmer’s home county blocked the
ination without. a run-off. Republicans: who never have elected a governor nominated Olney F. Flynn, former Tulsa -mayor, without a run-off.
STOLEN AUTO FOUND; PARTS ‘ARE STRIPPED
Lee Landis planned to celebrate a quiet Fourth at home today. Some car, thieves made sure of that. When he called police to tell them his car was stolen early today from in front of ‘his home, 2045 N. Talbot st, they promptly informed him his automobile was found at 14th and Brook sts. stripped. Four new tires, the transmission and motor parts were he
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HERITAGE RULES IN LITTLE TOWN
Residents Cling Tight - Belief in Freedom.
By VICTOR PETERSON Times Staff Writer
There are about 120 people in this Hoosier hamlet, They take the name of their town, which signifies s0 much. today, for granted, But they are a proud group and they hold fast to the heritage of freedom handed down by their pioneer and Revolutionary war ancestors, Theirs is a freedom protected and made strong in other wars by the sons, grandsons, great grandsons and great-great grandsons of early settlers. The same is true for the women= folk, for in American history the wives and sweethearts often have
'| stood side-by-side with their men
in the smoke of battle, The love for liberty always has burned strong within Americans Today for the first time since July 4, 1941, the people of Independence can, with the nation over, celebrate in peace our long won freedom. It won't be a noisy celebration here; there won't be even a community gathering. These people live a life of independence. No one tells another what to do. There is no town governing body, no law enforcing agent of any kind. The combined will of the majority is the only power they. know and recognize. Located near Lafayette and At-
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POLISH ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR FALL
Leftwingers ~ Confident Referendum Victory.
WARSAW, July 4 (U, P.).—Poland's left-wing government leaders, confident of an impressive victory in Sunday's referendum, have decided to hold parliamentary elections early this fall, a government spokesman disclosed today. Latest unofficial returns showed the Leftist government almost certain of success in its campaign-to abolish the Polish senate and establish a one-house parliament. = With one-fourth of .the- votes counted, there were 1784374 in favor of the one-house system, compared with 633,645 for the bicameral system supported by Vice Premier Stanislaw ' Mikolajczyk's Polish Peasant party. Complete unofficial returns’ are expected Friday, but final official totals will not be. published until July 12. under. provisions of the Polish election law.
4TH IN JAPAN | TOKYO, July 4 (U, P.).—Brig.| Gen. Ward H. Maris, commander of the 1st cavalry division artillery, led 3000 troops smartly past the reviewing stand today in a parade! marking the American occupation army's first Fourth of July in Japan.
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The town historian . , , Merton Knowles, for 27 years a teacher, pauses beside the rough gravestone of Zachariah Cicott, halfbreed. Indian, who founded Independence more than 100 years ago.
Centennial memories . .
« Mr. and Mrs. David Benson, who portrayed Zachariah Cicott and his wife at the town’s 100th anniversary ~in 1927, recall - the colorful pageant with Mr. Knowles (left).
THIRD INJURED
AIRLINES STRIKE STILL GOING ON
ST. PAUL, Minn, July 4 (U, P.). —Planes on the 50,000-mile network of Northwest Airlines remained grounded today in the first
Judge Gets Own
Eviction Notice
ST. LOUIS, Mo,, July 4 (U, P), ~Justice of the Peace J. Glennon McKenna announced from the bench "he would resign rather than evict anyone from living
nation-wide _ strike’ in commercial [ air line history. The next move appeared up to an emergency board appointed by \ re President Truman to investigate NYLON (ROPE) ON SALE the. dispute. | WASHINGTON, July 4 (U. P.).— Negotiations between the com- Large quantities of nylon rope used pany. and representatives of the In. during the war to tow army gliders ternational Association of chinists were broken off' after a|war assets administration. WAA continuous 12-hour meeting last | said the rope could be ‘used as night, and union “the oe is atid yachts, p z
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initial Fourth of up i Fatalities Qotur at
Two veterans were instantly and a third was joe jured seriously when a cay
yesterday, remained In a condition at City hospital with . possible fractured skull. . His brother, Jewell Dalzell, 34, wae when the car
killed instantly which they were riding collided with
a truck driven by Lioyd Min of RRR. T tan, 40g
TROLLEYS ROLL AGAIN IN SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, July 4 (WU, * P.) —Municipally-owned street cars rolled out of the car barns at one minute after midnight today, ends ing a four-day-old transit strike affecting more than 800,000 come muters, ; San Francisco's non-motoring public was assured of holiday transe portation late yesterday after the A. F. of L, carmen’s union ratified a ecity-proposed charter amends ment. C. I, O, railway workers ace cepted the proposal Tuesday.
WAR HERO CLEARED: OF ASSAULT CHARGE
WASHINGTON, July 4 (U. Pes A 31-year-old war hero and student has been cleared of pra he raped a divorced mother of three’ children in the basement of the Corcoran art gallery the nigh$ of May 186. After deliberating for more than three hours, an all-male jury ace quitted James McCullen of the BS sault charges, Mrs. Frances P, Mooney, 25, had charged McCullén, a former gallery guard, forced her to submit to him in his room in the gallery basement,
ATTACK U. S. POLICY
MOSCOW, July 4 (U. P.). — Izvestia, organ of the Soviet OV, ernment, today - again attacked United States policy in Sotith Amer« ica and said that President Roose velt's good neighbor policy has been replaced by Pan-Americanism which it défined as an instrumens of a policy of expansion.”
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