War crimes trials for Japanese leaders slated for January
Chief Prosecutor Joseph K. Keenan said the first war crimes trials in Japan would start in January led by Hideki Tojo and the Pearl Harbor cabinet. He warned the accused will be presumed innocent but must be punished, and indicated the death penalty will be sought. An international court is likely.
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Tokyo
Joseph K. Keenan
Japan
Hideki Tojo
Pearl Harbor
Hirohito
Court Martial McVay Trial Recessed for Witness Shortage
Navy general court martial of Capt. Charles B. McVay III recessed for four days after the judge announced no more prosecution witnesses were available. The case concerns the sinking of the cruiser Indianapolis off the Philippines last July and will resume next Tuesday.
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Washington
Navy
Charles B. McVay III
Judge Advocate
Indianapolis
McVay
Philippines
Group Advocates Continuance of Selective Service Act
Kansas City dispatch reports the National Congress of Parents and Teachers board of managers urged continuation of the Selective Service Act. They criticized the May-Gurney compulsory training bill as inadequate and supported an amendment setting military service at 15 months.
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Kansas City
Board of Managers
The
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
May-Gurney
Marshall Reveals Confusion Delayed Warning Messages
Gen. George C. Marshall testified before the Senate House committee that Adm. Harold R. Stark initially resisted sending warnings to Pacific commanders on December 7 1941, fearing confusion. Marshall said he called Stark and insisted on transmitting the messages and had them amended to alert naval outposts.
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Washington
George C. Mareshall
Pearl Harbor
Harold R. Stark
Pacific
Stark
Naval Operations
United States
Marshall
Senate
House Committee
Army
White House
Col. R. 8. Bratton
Fort Myer
War Department
Bratton
Colonel Bundy
Walter C. Short
San Francisco
Western Union
RCA
Hawatt
Byrnes Refutes Hurley Charges Against U S Diplomats in China
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes told the Senate foreign relations committee that Patrick Hurley’s accusations against U S diplomats in China lack evidence. He cited records showing Atcheson and Service not guilty of disloyalty and defended U S policy toward Chiang Kai-shek and China’s future, noting Hurley’s failure to obtain a public policy statement.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Patrick J. Hurley
U. S
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hurley
George A. Atcheson, Jr
Johns
U. S. Foreign Service
Douglas MacArthur
Atcheson
Service
Chiang Kai-shek
Foreign Service
Iran
Byrnes
U.S
Japan
Chiang
Truman
Liberals Rally At Texas Young Democrats Convention
Dr. Homer P. Rainey former UT president told the state Young Democrat Club that Texans are more liberal than leaders praising the liberal point of view and urging broader political participation. Veterans and education were debated as some leaders oppose strikes while backing Truman labor policy.
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Fort Worth
People of
University of Texas
Joe Bailey Irwin
Dallas
Lewis Dickson
Houston
Veteran and Housing
Truman
Marshall reveals Pearl Harbor intercepts and delays
In testimony Marshall describes how he learned of Japan’s final diplomatic note before Pearl Harbor. He explains ride routines, hurriedly prepared messages, and decisions to show copies to naval officers amid debate over transmission methods and routes to Hawaii and the Philippines.
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Marshall
Japan
Hull
U. S
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Committee
Army Board of Inquiry
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Objection in Parliament to 4.4 Billion Dollar British Loan
London reports show two Conservative MPs Boothby and Hollis moving to disapprove the 4.4 billion dollar loan to Britain and block ratification of the Bretton Woods agreement while Labor backs rapid ratification. Cordell Hull endorses the loan as a step toward lasting world peace.
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United States
Great Britain
London
Robert Boothy
Christopher Hollis
Britain
Bretton Woods
Boothby
Hollis
Turer
Washington
Cordell Hull
Shopping for Dad Faces Wartime Scarcity Warning
The piece notes peacetime shopping pressure as demobilization frees soldiers. Clothing remains tight with scarce suit options and common sizes selling out. Nightshirts and bowling shoes appear among plentiful gifts while fishing gear and golf items remain scarce.
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Helen Burgess
Armed Forces
Target for Assassins? British commander safe after grenade
In Batavia on December 7 an apparent assassination attempt on Gen Sir Philip Christison failed as a hand grenade hit a hangar at Kemajoran airfield during landing. No casualties. Evacuation of civilians began at Semarang as Indonesian attacks surge and British forces brace for defense.
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Batavia
U.P
Philip Christison
Java
Singapore
Kemajaran
Christison
Semarang
Royal Air Force
Dakota
Four Drivers Fined in Amarillo Traffic Court
Four motorists were fined for moving violations in Amarillo yesterday. Bill Terry of Phoenix a $3 red light violation. James Klipstein Route 3 $10 reckless driving. Dave Tinker Route 3 $10 license violation. Thomas Walsh 810 Adams $10 reckless driving. Fifteen other violations brought total fines to $49.
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Amarillo
Bill Terry
Phoenix
Ariz
James Klipstein
Dave Tinker
Thomas Walsh
Adams
Think before you move when driving says officer
A traffic officer advocates balanced driving with both offensive and defensive safety measures. He urges motorists to think before they move and consider other drivers actions to avoid tight situations and stay safe on the road.
Nationalist forces near Mukden expect entry by Dec 16
Chinese dispatches report Nationalist vanguards reached the outskirts of Mukden and aim to enter the Manchurian city before December 16. The advance along the Peiping Mukden railroad suffered under 100 casualties from light Communist resistance during a 200 mile northward sweep.
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Chungking
Mukden
Manchurian
Peiping-Mukden
Weather outlook for Amarillo and region
Fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas through Saturday. Tonight remains mild but not as cold as earlier, with southerly to westerly winds 25 to 35 mph and dust. New Mexico also fair with warming in the south east, lows 15 to 40 degrees and highs reaching 59 in the north west to 65 in the south east.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Yamashita Convicted Of Atrocities. Sentenced To Death
Lt Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita was convicted by a five general commission for war crimes in the Philippines and sentenced to death. The verdict held atrocities were often supervised by Japanese officers. Defense and appeals are noted, with potential to reach the U S Supreme Court.
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Manila
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Philippines
Russell B. Reynolds
Yamashita
Pacific
United States
Harry E. Clarke
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Mainichi
Philippines Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
W. D. Styer
Eastern Pacific
Styer
MacArthur
U. S. Supreme C
Real Estate and Loans Featured by E A Re 1 Co Insurance
The notice highlights E A Re 1 Co offering real estate and loans services as part of its insurance and financial offerings. It outlines contact details and agency scope for property financing.
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