Washington musings on politics science and immortality
A Washington observer discusses expanding federal civilian staff postwar, Army Navy power shifts, and a rumor of Soviet life extension tech. He weighs England socialization schemes, proposed world population control, and a grim view of perpetual life with global sterilization and selective birth.
Feijiang Feuds Fall as Nationalists Land at Hulutao
The Nanjing government admitted Feijiang fell after a three month siege to Communist forces leaving the town’s deputy commander killed. Reports said Nationalists began landings at Hulutao, a Manchurian seaport, while U S Marines protect the Peiping to Chinwangtao supply line and await disarmament of the Japanese.
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Hopei Province
Feijiang
Hulutao
Feisiang
Peiping-Hankow
Chuneking Commercial Daily News
U S
Hanchuang
World Daily News
Changchun
Mukden
Manchuria
China
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U. S
Shanghai Central News
Rockey
Peiping
Chinwangtao
British Set Time for Indonesian Evacuation in Batavia
Indonesian governor asked British to halt action at Bandong and was told nationalist forces must evacuate the residential area north of the east west railway line by noon tomorrow. A British brigade commander warned that those remaining after the deadline would be shot by patrols.
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Batavia
Java
Western Java
Bandoeng
Santa Fees Urge Larger Police Force After Murder
A mass meeting in Santa Fe followed the brutal murder of Eloise Kennedy in her apartment. Citizens urged a larger police department and called for stronger city security measures.
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Ania Re
Santa FE
U.P
Eloise Kennedy
Navy: Iowa Escaped Torpedo Hit En Route to Cairo
The Navy confirmed the battleship Iowa was not damaged after a torpedo from the destroyer William D. Porter exploded astern while carrying President Roosevelt to the 1943 Cairo conference. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred November 14, 1943.
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Washington
Navy
Iowa
Roosevelt
U. S
William D. Porter
Spearman Is Carrying The Ball in Progress
Letter from D L Malin praising Spearman Texas as a progressive city. Highlights include a new hospital valued at 200000 dollars, a 100000 dollar hotel, three new churches with a fourth planned, strong schools and paving, a thriving wheat crop, active Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club, and a planned city park with a pool and playground. Mentions plans to build a stadium and future basketball success.
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Spearman
Texas
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
D. L. Malin
I Wish I Could Turn Back the Pages to Fifty Five
The speaker contemplates aging and regrets, arguing against atom vitamin use and predicting social collapse without children. He asserts a desire for one full life, wishing to be 55 again rather than live on past seventy. He plans to check out when his life ends, about ten years away.
President's Trip to Waco To Receive Degree Off
The White House said President Truman's planned trip to Waco to receive an honorary Baylor University degree is still off. A reporter questioned Dec. 5 revival. Press Secretary Ross answered no, noting the trip and other out-of-town engagements had been cancelled weeks earlier.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Waco
Baylor University
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Nazi Leaders Challenged Over Austria Annexation Claim
Allied prosecutors presented an affidavit by George Messersmith, former U S diplomat, linking the Nazi push for Austria to a broader plan to seize the Balkans. Von Papen reacted with a grimace as the affidavit was read in court.
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George Messersmith
U. S
Berlin
Vienna
Balkan
Messersmith
Austria
von Papen
Sidney Alderman
Mexico City
China Turmoil Divides U S Over China Policy
United States policy in China faces three rival roads after Hurley resignation and Marshall appointment. Some push backing Chiang Kai-shek by force short of war, others seek full withdrawal of aid, while a third group urges international pressure led by the United States and Russia for a peaceful settlement.
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Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
United States
George C. Marshall
Army
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Russia
Chungking
Manchuria
Changchun
Mukden
Congress
House of Representatives
Pacific
Hurley Resignation Sparks Mixed Reactions in China and Tokyo
Secretary Byrnes said Hurley complained to him about two American diplomats while ambassador to China George Atcheson Jr and Service now aid MacArthur An investigation will probe the differences of opinion Hurley cited In Chungking officials respect General Marshall’s appointment to the Chungking embassy and view the change with honor
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Hurley
China
George Atcheson, Jr
John
Service
Atcheson
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Chungking
General Marshall
Short Snorter Bill Helps ID Suspect in Cedar City Holdup
In Cedar City Utah a five dollar short snorter bill tied to the case helped the victim identify the perpetrator. The bill bore signatures from former Army Air Forces crew mates linking it to the suspect.
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Cedar City
Utah
Army Air Forces
Swiss Ban Stock Imports Along Frontier Border
Swiss government extends import ban to livestock and products from Gandria to Dirinella due to hoof and mouth disease outbreak in northern Italy. The extension tightens controls at the Switzerland Italy frontier and affects trade in border regions.
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Switzerland
Italy
Gandria
Dirinella
One for the Books Name George F Anderson Receives Nominat
The Chicago Public Library nominates George F Anderson as a model borrower for fifty years with a book weekly and no overdue items. His long streak highlights steady readers and library trust in a lifelong customer.
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Chicago
Chicago Public Library
George F. Anderson
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