Guam seen as permanent Pacific base after war
The United States plans Guam as a central permanent base with a continued build up of Apra harbor facilities and new defenses. Admiral Towers says Guam will anchor a Pacific defense triangle including the Marianas and Aleutians and will host permanent naval, army, and air installations with civilian contractors aiding postwar construction.
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Muge
United States
Ahaa
Philippines
Guam
Sleo
Eid 'Propriin Lt
Japan
Guem
Pacific
Ahllad Sten
Marianas
Aleutians
New Fanger
John H. Towers
U.S. Comi
Pacific Ocean
Biber Sea
North Weifi
Rawall
Towers
Apra Harbour
Navy
Marine
Army
Seabees
China
Manus
Biedus Troes
U.S
Trux
Kwajalein
Canton
Furatuti
Seitad
Seman
Johnson Sland
Andes
United Nations
Japanese embrace of modern language sparks debate over writing system
A public discussion arises as Japan considers a list of 1800 Chinese characters to simplify writing. Advocates warn removal risks losing poetic nuance, while opponents argue a simpler script would aid literacy, given the difficulty of kanji and the ongoing learning burden for students.
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Paloma
Educaion Ministry
Japan
Mexican President Sena Aleman Takes Office in Brief Ceremony
Mexico City reports Sena Miguel Aleman became Mexico's president for a six year term in a 30 minute ceremony before officials and 39 foreign representatives. He succeeds Manuel Avila Camacho, a military figure in a regime based on arms.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Sena Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Senor Manuel Avila Camacho
Aleman
Merico
NSW Upper House Move for Abolition
Sydney December 4 the first move in parliament for abolishing the Legislative Council was made when the Minister for Justice Mr Dowling gave notice he would move tomorrow for leave to introduce a Bill to abolish the Upper House.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
Justice
Mr Dowling
Thousands Flee Before Romanian Fame
Refugees race from Romanian Temine areas, recalling past European mass movements as trains abandon routes. Leathers stripped from seats, winds through windless carriages, and a sense of ruin pervades the journey as winter costs bite and speculation spreads among producers and officials.
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Bucharest
Rumanie
Europe
Christmas City Scenes and New Parking Ideas Stir Thoughts
A long illustrated tale describes urban life and post war plans. It covers traffic and parking meters in American cities, the use of curb posts, and police enforcement. It notes Melbourne discussions on parking, and outlines postwar factory activity, coal and steel matters, and a Christmas scene with anxious shoppers and firesafety warnings.
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S Three Manche
America
Tianic Uhoroelve Av Group
Prrate
Union Square
Ebairy
Watson
Hyde Park
J. M. P. Baseett-Smith
Melbourne
Australis
Dedman
United States
Australia
Syaney
Connecticut
Curist
Iim
Chrigmar
Postwar Australian Transport Exports Rise Ahead of 1946
Data show increased export value of vehicles and parts for South Australia and Victoria as wartime production tapers. Figures list totals for cars, lorries, and unassembled parts, with Australia-wide payroll and wage totals cited, signaling broader postwar trade rebound and shifting industrial activity.
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Gure Bowers
Pisa
fSouth Australia
Ig Wckoes
Victoria
South Australia
Ani
Aobarty
Plans Ban on Ane Captive in Madras
In Madras, the Department of Culture announces a ban related to captive activities. AP reports government action targeting preservation and welfare concerns.
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Madras
India
France accepts invitation to South Pacific regional event
France confirms attendance after receiving invitations to a South Pacific regional gathering on January 3. Britain, America and Holland are also invited to participate in the event.
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New Zealand
South Pacific
Cenbares
Britain
America
Holland
Questionable Fly Spray Ad Promises DDT-Based Relief
An apparent old advertisement touts a spray named QID claiming quick fly and insect control. It emphasizes DDT content and perfumed formula that supposedly won’t stain, urging readers to try it for house use and freedom from pests.
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