Building permanent Pacific island strongholds amidst war
A wartime column argues the United States should fortify key islands like Guam Saipan Tinian Iwo Jima and Okinawa to deter Japan and ensure a secure route to Japan. It predicts heavy fortifications and suggests some islands could host tourism later while stressing total Japanese surrender as the only outcome.
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Guam
Saipan
Tinian
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Pacific
Japan
Sumatra
Malaya
Java
Luzon
Manila
Cedar Rapids Gasette Established 1883 and Press Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Company announces its 1883 establishment and publishing schedule including daily and Sunday editions. It notes second class matter status since June 18, 1932 and distribution through Cedar Rapids Iowa with Associated Press and United Press International wire services. Subscription rates are listed with weekly carrier pricing.
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the Gazette Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Associated Presa
United Presa International News Service
Associated Press
Republicas Rc
Manufacturers Map Plan to Save Taxes Create Employment
The National Association of Manufacturers outlines a tax plan aimed at converting war taxes to peacetime relief. It proposes a 10 percent cut in 1946 individual income taxes and about 1.3 billion dollars less in corporate taxes, while continuing excess profits taxes until Japan’s defeat ends.
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Los Angeles
National Association of Manufacturers
Harry E. Humphreys, Jr
NAM Committee of Taxation
Board of
Japan
French blast kills eight in Fresnes factory explosion
In Chamberry France three soldiers died and several others injured when a series of violent explosions leveled a powder factory at Fresnes on Monday.
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Chambery
France
Fresnes
Wounded Yank Pleads to Keep Breathing at Okinawa Hospital
A Marine lieutenant arrives near Naha with devastating wounds after a shell hit. Despite overcrowding, Lt. Comdr. Crawley and Lt. Dietz work to save him as he repeats Keep me breathing. He survives to be evacuated, with doctors moved by his prayer and courage.
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Okinawa
Naha
Navy
Robert J. Crawley
New Orleans
Dietz
New York
Fred E. Sandstrom
Tacoma
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