Act of God Saved Yank Prisoners from Atom Bomb
The Kokura target of the second atomic bomb was obscured by smoke on Aug 8 1945 allowing Nagasaki to be chosen. Maj. Charles W. Sweeney and Comdr. Frederick Ashworth flew on to Nagasaki, unknowingly missing prisoners in Kokura Moji within blast range. The near miss potentially saved thousands of POWs and workers in Kokura and Moji.
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Washington
INS
Air Force
Kyushu
Kokura
Charles W. Sweeney
Comdr
Frederick Ashworth
Nagasaki
Sweeney
Ashworth
Moji
Hiroshima
Comdr. Ashworth
Corregidor Commander Gilded in Defeat
Fragmented OCR puzzle lists a heroic commander at Corregidor’s fall to Japan. It references Gen Jonathan M and a sequence of clues hinting at wartime memory, naval equipment, and assorted terms across a dated page.
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Jonathan M
Notice of filing will in Linn County Iowa probate
In the Iowa Linn County District Court a will alleged to be that of Peter C. Bremer, deceased, will be heard for proof and admission on December 14, 1945 at 9:00 am at the Cedar Rapids courthouse. Arthur Axme ar Clerk. Geo C Claassen attorney.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Peter C. Bremer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Arthur Axmear
Geo. C. Claassen
Seven McKinley Students Inducted Into Honor Society
Seven McKinley High School students joined the Socratic chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony in the school auditorium. new members Beverly Blencoe Joyce Gearhart Doris Craven Charlotte Stelcik Larry Dutton Dick Kopel Ernest Lorene were presented pins and cards as Arthur McGivern introduced the speaker Dr Erie Clitheroe of Coe College.
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McKinley High School
Socratecian
National Honor Society
Beverly Blencoe
Joyce Gearhart
Doris Craven
Charlotte Stelcik
Larry Dutton
Dick Kopel
Ernest Lorene
Paul Anthony
Art Winne
Paul Swan
Betty Navratil
Marilyn Thoman
Marie Besta
Rose Marie Jun
W. L. Paxson
McKinley Senior High School
Arthur McGivern
Erie Clitheroe
Coe College
Friml
Jun
Maurine Hamblin
the Meadowlands
Joy
Christiansen
Jesu Bambino
Martens
Victoria Abodeely
Miss Abodeely
Miss Jun
McGivern
Winne
Notice of Appointment Executors No 18827 Iowa Linn County
Notice is given that on December 3 1945 Helen C G Euken and Arthur J Euken were appointed and qualified as executors of Herman H Euken deceased Linn County Iowa. All debtors pay promptly and those with claims file with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Carl Hendrickson attorney.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Herman H. Euken
Iowa
HELEN C._G. EUKEN
Arthur J. Euken
Carl Hendrickson
Doctor Owned Up to Nurse Affair in Mansfeldt Murder Trial
In San Francisco testimony, Charles Kispert said late Dr. John Mansfeldt admitted an affair with nurse Vada Martin. The defense and prosecution debated prior statements regarding Mansfeldt’s relationships and a yacht excursion on July 4.
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San Francisco
John Mansfeldt
Annie Irene
Mansfeldt
Charles Kispert
Burlingame
Norman Elkington
Dr. Mansfeldt
Vada Martin
Vincent Hallinan
Kispert
Elkington
Marie Moore
Witnesses Describe Motive in Mansfeldt Case
Kispert testified that on the stand he saw Dr. Mansfeldt and Mrs. Martin in each other’s arms in the Mansfeldt car. He added Mansfeldt said a pretrial property settlement with his wife followed by the fatal shooting after being seen with Mrs. Martin near Reyes Hospital.
Car Mishap Triggers Triple Collision in Fog
In Delano, California, Wood row Wilson Latimer escaped a jury night auto collision. While exchanging details, a second car struck Latimer, breaking his left leg. An ambulance driver, Cecil La Course, was injured when a truck hit the ambulance, breaking his right leg and knocking Latimer free. Volunteers rushed both men to a hospital.
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Delano
Calif
Woodrow Wilson Latimer
Latimer
Cecil la Course
la Course
Four wounded at funeral clash in Buenos Aires
Four people were wounded Monday when supporters of ousted dictator Col. Juan D. Peron fired into a crowd attending the funeral of Democratic party members killed Saturday in clashes with Peronistas. The violence occurred in Buenos Aires as tensions rise after the political confrontation.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Juan D. Peron
Democratic Party
Peronistas
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Bob Considine
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James
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Ase
Morocco
Service Optical
Second Street
Dial
McKinley
Guaranty
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Third Avenue
Third Street
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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