Mop-Up Is On In Battle of The Pentagon
Washington dispatch notes ongoing mop-up operations in the Pentagon battle two months after hostilities ended. Observers describe exhausted staff, ruined offices, and shifting troops, with visitors now allowed in limited areas as restrictions ease. Capt. K. H. Ripnen, a top Pentagon expert, figures prominently as the fray continues in a humorous, chaotic wartime atmosphere.
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Douglas Larsen
Washington
Nea
Pentagon
No Man’s Land
PTO
Jacob L. Devers
Army Ground Forces
Army War College
Potomac
Brehon Somervell
Capt
K. H. Ripnen
New York City
Pentagon in Rockefeller Center becomes a possible storehouse
The article recalls an official with Rockefeller Center assignments for efficient space use and rescue duties. It cites casualty figures from the Battle of the Pentagon and notes prisoners of war and unusual events including four babies born in the building. Australian visitors describe returning home amid homesickness and cultural clash.
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Rockefeller Center
Pentagon
Battle of the Pentagon
Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Ownership Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Entered as second class matter June 18 1932 at Cedar Rapids post office under Act of March 3 1879. Full leased wire AP UPI reports and news service rights specified. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to republication of credited news and local stories. Subscription price listed as 1.00 9.00.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
3Rd Ave. SE
Australian Brides Call U S a Madhouse After Visit
Four Australian women who went to the United States to join GI husbands say America is a madhouse. On return they tell reporters they would not return, offering pointed comments for U S officials. Mrs Betty Schultz of Sydney says she speaks for all.
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America
Australia
Schultz
United States
Margaret MacDonald
Sydney
Americans
Betty Schultz
Australia Appeal Sparks Family Exodus
Mrs Balboni described harsh living costs and social issues in Australia causing her family to consider moving. She noted teens smoking and drinking at 13 and 14, high prices for decent meals, and general strain on ordinary Australians. Her husband, an auto mechanic in San Pedro California, plans to join later.
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Balboni
San Pedro
Calif
Australia
MacArthur Calls for Hanging War Criminals
Gen. MacArthur favors execution of Japanese war criminals by the gallows rather than firing squad. He told friends that shooting is a soldier’s death and that rape cases belong to murderers, rapists, and war criminals. He does not view Yamashita or Homma as prisoners of war.
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Manila
INS
MacArthur
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Philippines
Masaharu Homma
Yamashita
MacArthur Favored Swift Trials for War Crimes
In Manila awaiting trial, Homma to be moved from Tokyo as a war criminal not allowed to wear soldiers' uniforms. Yamashita’s pay as a war prisoner canceled. MacArthur’s ally says the general wants rapid legal action and, if convicted, swift execution of penalties.
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Manila
Homma
Tokyo
Yamashita
MacArthur
Americal Division to Start Home Next Month
The Americal division, the only infantry unit formed overseas, will begin returning to the United States next month. Homeward schedule lists ships Ernie Pyle on Nov 3, Hershey on Nov 4, Coontz on Nov 4, Flacker on Nov 1, and President Jackson on Nov 17.
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Tokyo
United States
Ernie Pyle
General Hershey
Admiral Coontz
George Flacker
President Jackson
District Court Notice of Real Estate Ownership Claim
Peoples Mortgage and Investment Company seeks confirmation of fee simple title to Lot Ten Block 27 Original Town City of Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa and names unknown claimants and defendants including Sosel family and various corporate entities. The district court in Linn County requires appearance by November 13 1945 or default will be entered. Publication designated in The Cedar Rapids Gazette with dates October 10 1945 October 16 1945 October 23 1945.
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District Court of Iowa
Linn County Peoples Mortgage and Investment Company
Linn County
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Anna Sosel
Joseph Sosel
L. H
Peoples Mortgnge and Investment Company
Iows
Cedar Rounds
Peoples Mortgage and Investment Company
A. W. Bass
Higley
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Said
I A W Bass
Plaintiff
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County
The undersigned on October 8 1945 was appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Alfred in Linn County Iowa State notice.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Las
Alfred
Estate of Lee Larson of Linn County Iowa
Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa as administrator notifies all creditors to pay debts and file claims against the estate of Willis A Glasgow attorney in Linn County District Court with formal filing details.
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Lee Larson
Linn County
Iowa
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowg
Willis A. Glassgow
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