Japanese Hospital Ship Evacuates 974 From Wake Island
U S Navy permits the Takasago Maru to remove 974 sick and wounded Nipponese from Wake on Independence Day. Fleet Admiral Nimitz confirms the action, noting the evacuation could enable a future U S retake. The ship was intercepted by the destroyer Murray twice, with Japanese and American boarding parties cooperating.
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Wake Island
Nimitz
Wake
U. S
Honolulu
Murray
Civilian Pullman Service Cut to Free Troop Cars
Washington July 6 AP Civilian pullman service will end July 15 on trips 450 miles or less to free cars for troop movements. About 900 civilian cars will be withdrawn bringing two thirds of pullmans to military use. Officials warn further cuts may follow as troop redeployments surge.
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Office of Defense Transportation
J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
Europe
Pacific
Johnson
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
St Louis
St. Louis
Twin Cities
Vinson Named Morgenthau Successor as Treasury Secretary
Washington announced Fred M. Vinson will be secretary of the treasury to replace Henry Morgenthau Jr. on President Truman's return from the Big Three talks. Morgenthau resigned amid recurring rumors and weariness of the position.
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Washington
Fred M. Vinson
the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
White House
Vinson
Treasury
Truman
Berlin
Eben Ayers
Morgenthau
Weather outlook for Amarillo and surrounding regions
The forecast cites partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions for Saturday and Saturday night across Amarillo and West Texas with light southerly to westerly winds. New Mexico expects cloudy Saturday with little temperature change and humidity easing. Highs reach 70 to 86 in the mountains and 90 to 100 elsewhere. Precipitation is light, with 24 hour total around 0.40 inch. Extended period through July 11 shows near normal temperatures with a slow rise early and scattered thundershowers.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Texas
Gulf Plains
De Gaulle to Visit U S Washington Next Month
General de Gaulle will visit Washington next month after accepting an invitation from President Truman, according to his headquarters. The move signals ongoing Franco American cooperation during the postwar era.
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Degaulle
U. S
Paris
General DeGaulle
Truman
Washington
Potter County Exceeds Series E War Bond Quota
Potter County surpasses the $2,000,000 Series E War Bond target with $2,125,098 credited by the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas. War finance chairman Guy Saunders urges Amarillo residents to buy $50,000 in bonds today to ensure victory. Bond sales were brisk at Amarillo banks as the Victory Bond Flight contest nears a final count and the purchase deadline is extended to reportable purchases by Monday.
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Potter County
Guy Saunders
War Finance
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Saunders
Amarillo
Amarilo
Maritime Drive For Men Opens In Amarillo
The United States Maritime Service will hold a one week physical examination drive in Amarillo for men aged 17 to 50. Ensign Yale V. Clark and Chief Pharmacist Mate Walter Mahu sky will conduct the tests and eligibility checks. Training covers deck engine radio purser and steward roles with potential advancement and government funded enrollment at the Maritime Training Station. Applicants must bring birth certificates and meet consent and draft board requirements where applicable.
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United States Maritime Service
United States Merchant Marine
Yale V. Clark
Walter Mahusky
United States Employment Service Office
Amarillo
United States Maritime Training Station
U S Salutes China On Eight Anniversary Of Resistance
President Truman and Secretary Byrnes paid tribute to China on the eighth anniversary of its resistance to Japanese aggression. The ceremony highlighted Sino American wartime unity and support for China in the global conflict.
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U. S
China
Washington
Truman
State Byrnes
Fraudulent discharge racket nipped at Mitchell Field
HEMPTSTEAD N Y July 6 Colonel T G Wold of the First Air Force said a huge racket involving fraudulent discharges and transfers of soldiers was nipped in the bud at Mitchell Field. Six soldiers obtained fraudulent discharges for several thousand dollars and six more bought transfers to units not alerted for overseas shipment. Two officers are under guard at the post hospital. FBI agents are on civilian aspects. investigation to continue for weeks.
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Japan
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Suruga Bay
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United States
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Shikoku Island
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Tingnan
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Liuchow
Pingjiang
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Indo-China
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U. S
Tokyo Radio
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Kaihyo Island
Sea of Okhotsk
Shikuka
Karafuto
Sakhalin Island
Russia
Seventh Division
Mitchel Field
Wold
Frank D. Hunter
Air Force
FBI
First Air Force
Walter Radovich
Chiang Foresees Allied Landing On Japan
Chiang Kai shek stated that an Allied invasion of Japan is anticipated. In a July 7 anniversary message he urged China to bear the main burden of continental operations and accelerate efforts toward victory and Japan’s unconditional surrender.
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Chiang Kaishek
Japan
China
Engelberg’s slogan changes after closing yearin Memphis store
After years in Memphis the Engelberg grocery shop closed and its advertising slogan shifts from Nobody's got it like Engelberg's got it to Nobody's got it like Engelberg's had it.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Engelberg
Senate 101d bases in Europe should be used
A Senate War Investigating Committee report harshly criticizes American overseas representation hindering war surplus handling lend lease and other dealings. It urges maintenance of Army and Navy bases in Europe and fast recovery of lend lease arms for Japan combat.
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Europe
Washington
Japan
Senate War Investigating Committee
Kilgore
West Virginia
France
Lso
Invasion of Japan Possible Says Marine General Geiger
Pearl Harbor July 6 Lt Gen Roy Geiger, new Pacific commander, said a big invasion of Japan could be staged anytime with massed forces and few obstacles. He defended Okinawa’s closing phase, noted no subsidiary landing was impractical, and argued Japanese morale was weakening as both sides wore down.
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Marlin Spencer
Pearl Harbor
Roy
Geiger
Pacific Ocean
United States
Holland M. Smith
Japan
Okinawa
Third Amphibious Corps
Funderburgs Separate Paula Kathaleen Arrives in Amarillo
Paula Kathaleen Funderburg, 6, daughter of Set. Carl Funderburg and Imogene Dumas Funderburge Stevens, arrives in Amarillo with her father and stepmother at 600 Russell after a trip from New Canaan. Sergeant Funderburg plans to take her to Florida with him when he reports for Army duty in August.
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Set
Carl Funderburg
Amarillo
Imogene Dumas Funderburge Stevens
New Canaan
Conn
Russell
Pampa
J. O. Dumas
Funderburg
Carl
Paula Kathaleen
Dumas
Imogene
Connecticut
Florida
Berlin Conflicts Delay U S Takeover in Schoenberg
A American officer says conflicting orders from high levels delay U S military government in Berlin's Schoenberg district currently held by Soviet forces. Lt Col John J McGinnis reports moving his unit from Rathaus to a nearby building while Soviet Lt Cols refuse to withdraw, awaiting higher level clearance.
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Schoeneberg
Tiergarten
Ferdinand Greandorf
Communist Party
John J. MaGinnis
Worcester
Mass
Schoenberg
Rathaus
Col. McGinnis
Truman Orders Expense Guard
President Truman warned all government bureau heads to pursue vigorous disciplinary action against any misuse or careless handling of federal funds. He noted little evidence of abuse but stressed preserving the record as the new fiscal year begins.
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Truman
White House
Rent Office to Close Saturdays for Federal Agencies
The Amarillo Area Rent Office will close at noon each Saturday as directed by President Truman. The change applies to employees working forty four hours weekly for certain federal government agencies and starts today.
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Truman
Amarillo Area
West Texas rains bring relief and crop boost across counties
Heavy soaking rains across West Texas from Colorado City to Abilene lifted pasture and stock reservoirs, gave early cotton a better stand, and eased water shortages in Coleman and Snyder counties. Nolan County saw 2.30 inches at Sweetwater while Balmorhea recorded over 13 inches, causing damage and washed highways.
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Colorado City
Coleman
Abilene
San Angelo
Nolan County
Burkett
Bouldbush
Novice
Baird
Snyder
Drsg
Rowena
Balmorhea
Reeves County
Jeff Davis County
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