All-Time Reno Divorces Spark Postwar Boom
INS correspondent Inez Robb reports Reno records shattering in 1945 with over 8,000 decrees, about 1,000 more than 1944, as war’s end prompts marital strain. Reno lawyers predict continued increases into 1946, blaming wartime separations and frayed domestic roles. District Judge A J Maestretti foresees lasting changes in marriage dynamics.
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Reno
Mecca
Nevada
Reno Bar Association
A. J. Maestretti
Two 17-Year-Old Flyers Die in Ontario Crash
Two 17-year-old novice flyers with about ten hours of flying time each were killed when a C-47 transport, loaned by the Army for tests, crashed and exploded in a vineyard four miles from the field near Ontario California after takeoff. Names were initially withheld as authorities identified them.
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Ontario
Calif
Here
R. E. Williams
Jack Rrows
Studio City
Gilbert Crpsius
North Hollywood
Aerojet Corporation
Army
Army Air Base
Modern Way Relieves Colds With Vicks VapoRub
The article explains a nightly home remedy using Vicks VapoRub on the throat chest and back to ease cold misery. It claims the product penetrates irritated airways with medicinal vapors and provides a warming soothing effect for hours.
Rail Revenues Decline with Traffic Drop
Washington (UP) The Association of American Railroads says 1945 traffic fell, making it harder to sustain present rates. Net railway operating income dropped over 600 million dollars from 1942, despite gross revenues 1.5 billion higher. Freight and passenger movements declined, wages rose, and wartime controls wound down as rates may become impossible to maintain.
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Association of American Railroads
AAR
Pearl Harbor
Association
Troop Arrivals Across Ports Reported by Associated Press
Approximately 15 000 service members were due to land Thursday at six ports aboard 29 troop carriers. New York Newburg Victory carried 1 533 troops with units from the 257th and 656th port companies and other ordnance units. Hospital ship Meany held 550 troops. Boston Lincoln Victory from Le Havre hosted 1 535 troops including quartermaster and railway units. Wheaton Victory from Antwerp brought 1 554 troops with medics from multiple battalions. San Diego saw four Pearl Harbor ships carrying 210 sailors and coast guard craft. Los Angeles listed several contingents from Manila Guam Okinawa and Pearl Harbor totaling hundreds of troops. Portland Oregon reported 1 749 miscellaneous army personnel. Newport News Virginia hosted John Jay 518 troops including 131st FA battalion. La Crosse Victory carried 1 555 troops with air engineering squadron personnel and other units. Additional small lots and individuals were listed at other ports.
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Port Cos
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James M. Rhodes
L71st
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Alfred Moore
Alfred Moore, 579 Troops Including Cos. G, I
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Meany
Victor Herbert
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Pearl Harbor
Erndon
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Robert Fechnew
Manila
Bowie
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William J. Gray
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Korea
Newport News
John Jay
la Crosse
580Th Motor Ambulance Co
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Inf. Reg
Q.m. Truck Co
Bon Air Seam
John Wannamaker
R. W. Moore
Wyoming Has a Single Representative in Congress
A historical note records that Wyoming currently has one member serving in the United States House of Representatives, reflecting its representation in the federal legislature.
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