War Crimes Trial Hearings Deliberate Yamashita and Goering Threats
Court proceedings reveal British evidence from 1946 on German plans for conquest of neighboring states. Documents from Luftwaffe files indicate air ministry preparations, with mentions of Poland and others. Prosecution highlights alleged Nazi aims and threatens implications for postwar peace, while German plans are scrutinized under the Hague Convention.
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Verdict in Yamashita Case Seen Friday
Manila December report says Lt Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita faces a war crimes verdict after a month of testimony. Prosecutors pressed for death while defense urged not guilty, citing absence of orders and knowledge of atrocities. The panel will decide Friday as Yamashita listens in silence.
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Green light for auto price increase seen
Detroit report notes General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers agreed to resume negotiations after the government signaled support for higher car prices to match wage increases. Philip Murray announced in Pittsburgh that talks on disputed points would resume in Detroit, with a session scheduled for 2 pm. The meeting was described as secret at the unions' request.
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Republicans Draft Planks for 46
Washington report on midterm policy declaration by House and Senate Republicans. The draft emphasizes even diplomacy at home, UN pledges to small nations, and labor policy including binding collective bargaining while resisting organized labor influence. No major changes occurred as a seven member subcommittee reduced prohibition on labor organization, amid debates tied to labor group support.
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Basis for Hike In Prices Cited
A discussion on wage and price increases cites a potential 22 percent rise by January 1941. The Labor Department advised that higher pay scales may be approved, with unions pressing for up to 40 percent in some sectors. CIO UMW observers note broader demand for wage adjustments amid rising costs.
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Uncle Sam to Give 4 Billion to Britain
London papers report a U S Britain loan deal of around 4.4 billion dollars. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the agreement purportedly covers financing for strategic needs during an uncertain period. Leaders proposed favorable terms, with repayment tied to future economic conditions and wartime considerations.
Hurley Claims British Oppose Unified China
Hurley asserts Britain opposes U S policy for China's unification and links support for a split China to imperialist aims. He cites senior Chinese officials and diplomats, argues Communists in North China pose a threat, and criticizes Allied and American pressure on Chiang Kai-shek and Beijing.
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Forces Near Mukden Herald Russian Advance
Fragmentary report describes Chinese Nationalist troops retreating from Mukden as Russian forces press into Manchuria. Ambiguous lines mention Liu Chen and Soviet leadership signaling broader mobilization. Readable portions emphasize strategic railway links and upcoming mobilization meetings.
Hitler in Captive Witness Account Seized by Allies
An American interrogator relays a graphic description from Capt. Hanns Redlich of Hitler in his last hours. The prisoner portrays a mad, rageful leader ranting at Goering Himmler and others as Russia closes in and an army collapses around him. The tale, seen as possibly curate, ends with a dire portrait of Hitler's deteriorating state.
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The fragment shows a casual remark about the hour and mud and a question suggesting taking off shoes in the hall, referencing the Japanese practice. It is a stray, unclear excerpt lacking concrete context or identifiable events, people, or dates.
Heavy Snow Blankets State Causing Hazardous Highways
Heavy snow covered large parts of the state, turning highways hazardous and slowing travel. Officials reported near whiteout conditions in several counties and warned motorists to avoid travel as plows struggled to keep routes passable amid drifting snow and freezing rain.
Surplus Buildings For Rent To Vets Highlighted
Washington reports show federal agencies ready to rent surplus buildings to veterans. Property administrator notes costs covered by government and incentives for local agencies, with auctions and permits pending before final disposition.
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Kilgore Urges Direct US Science Agency
Kilgore D senator urged creation of a full fledged government science agency run by scientists. He argued federal science must be guided and funded to advance research and justify Nobel caliber work, warning against fragmented programs.
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Bond Show at Virginian Promises Full House
Ticket sales for a Bond show at the Virginian promise a full house with attendees and media chatter about plans and attendees. A lively discussion mentions Miss Russell and Mr. Rosin, with speculation on cast and performances.
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Missionary Urges Peace Plea Tied to FDR Effort
A missionary recounts urging President Roosevelt to act on a peace appeal before Pearl Harbor. He describes envoys pressing for a message to the Japanese emperor, the delay in transmission, and the debate over sending such a pledge in a widening U.S. war-timing context. The account cites WY records and a personal interview with Roosevelt about the embassy plan and potential risks.
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Labor Government Accused of Fumbling by Opposition
London dispatch reports Britain's labor government, four months old, facing a hostile clash as Conservative leaders accuse it of fumbling and fiddling and of delaying peacetime leadership. The House opened a two day debate on a motion of censure with Prime Minister Attlee and former premier Churchill slated to speak. The motion is seen as doomed by the labor majority. Also noted is a separate UN vote context urging support for making the United Nations site in the United States permanent.
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King Deer Declines Crown in Quixotic Utterance
A fragmentary copy from 1945 presents a surreal scene where a figure called Pete's Saket confronts imagined tyrants. The king resists formalities, declares intent to write a book, and exits with a ram companion, signaling a dramatic, if opaque, challenge to authority.
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