Truman proposes immediate order of succession change
President Truman urged Congress to establish a direct order of succession in case of his death. He favors making the Speaker of the House the next president, over earlier proposals for a special commission or alternative plans. The piece reviews current law, historical precedents, and potential interim steps.
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Truman
Congress
House
Parley
Edward J R. Stettinius, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Tyley
Pillmore
Johnson
Artimue
T. Roosevelt
Coolidge
Midway Island Navy Base Built From Sand Dunes
Midway Island evolved from a battlefield outpost into a crucial submarine base. Captains Jayne and O'Regan led rapid conversion into repair and outfitting facilities, with Lt Clifton overseeing testing and missile work. The site now runs as a functioning hub supporting American submarine operations in the Pacific.
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Richard Omallex
Midway Island
Time 1A
Japan
Pacific
Navy Department
Midway
The
Paels
Midway 4
Lane
Basterm
Jude Geven
Su Marines
Nother
John J. Jhipne
New Canaan
Tee
William K. O'Regan
Isla Try
Jayne
Dayne
Annapolis
Aleutisus
Beyrs Mare Dof
States
Luni
Expt
W.wittins
Thorotaze
J. m
J. P. Clifton
Sharnon
There Are Plenty Of Indications That Japs' Punch is Weakening
New York report analyzes Pacific War outlook noting Japanese pilots face training flaws and heavier Allied losses while American sailors and airmen gain edge. It cites armored planes, artillery, and logistics gaps as factors in Japan's declining air and sea effectiveness, and mentions continued Japanese manpower toward Tokyo.
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New York
Aldie
Hye Sea
Navy
Japan
Tapan
Tapas
Pacific
Oijar
Sigw
Tokyo
Goverment Industry Ties in Oil Sector Enduring
Ralph Davies, Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War, argues that government and oil industry can cooperate without conflict of interest. He notes officials often return to industry, yet during wartime objectives align, with government directing policy while industry advises and carries out operations. He urges confidence in mutual, complementary roles for national interests.
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Ralph &. Davies
Dou
Oil
Petroleum Administration For War
Davies
Petroleum Administration
Twenty Years Ago News and Local Happenings
Twenty years ago reports describe the opening of Simmer School at the Junior High building on Monday morning with over fifty Junior and Senior High pupils registered. A fatal fire on the second floor claims Mrs. Charles Drake, 29, as the house occupant. Rumors circulate about an estate contested by Mrs. Ida King’s heirs, with values around 300,000 to 500,000 dollars. Aldermanic politics feature Charles M. Morrow announcing a bid to challenge G. H. Gordon. Corry school enrollment is projected to fall in the 1945-48 period as faculty members J. Sheen and Cora G. Stith undertake work.
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Simmer School
George Nollinger
Firth
St. Paul
Ida King
Corry
J. Sheen
Cora G. Stith
Golden Lax Tablets Ad Hype in Garbled Script
An irregular ad promotes Golden Lax Tablets with exaggerated claims about vigor and energy. The text includes misspellings and nonsensical phrases while urging readers to use the product for sharper eyes and enhanced vitality, showcasing questionable health language.
Epilepsy and Its Types Described in 19th Century View
The article explains epilepsy as brain irritation causing restlessness and temper. It lists famous figures with epileptic spells and describes petit mal and grand mal seizures, their brief and dramatic natures, plus the role of psychotherapy in reducing episodes.
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Mahomet
Dante
Julie Caesar
Nacleon
Byron
Beethoven
Gas Station Bandit Sentenced In New York Court
Mayville report says David R. Auiderkon a Missouri native aged 4 was sentenced yesterday to not less than five years or more than 17 in Attica State Prison for holding up Jamestown gas stations on December 6 1930 and May 26 1940. Prosecutor Hewes noted two detainers filed from Allegany and Cofanland counties. He had previously served time in California San Quentin and Northampton counties and was paroled for good behavior.
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Mayville
David R. Auiderkon
Missouri
Wie
Nounty
Attica
Conditt
Hrolteht
Pennsylvania
Hugi
W. N. Bodine
Anderson
Ith Lo
Jamestown
Sitthey Hewes
Allegany
Cofiland
California
San Quentin
Northhampton
County
Thompson's Borsomia Tablets Promised To Restore Health
Suffering people urged to try Thompson's Borsomia Tablets to relieve aches pains and tired spells. Claimed to aid kidney function and purify blood by removing poisons and excess acid. Available at druggists. Also Golden Lax Tablets recommended for constipation.
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Thompson
Borsoman
National Red Cross to Aid Storm Victims
June 2 Jamestown The Southern Chautauqua American Red Cross chapter voted 51 00 toward reconstruction funds for property damage from last week's tornado. Estimated local grant about 10 000 with National Red Cross covering the rest. Disaster loss registrations open at Red Cross headquarters. To date 92 have filed. Helene Whitypfe North Atlantic area rep said total likely near 50 before closing. About 200 or 250 families affected.
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Jamestown
Ambunt
Sunley
Red Cross
Helene Whityple
North Atlanti
Iat
Auld
Seven quiz questions in a classified page teaser
The reader is invited to turn to the Classified Page for answers to seven quiz questions. Questions touch on pay boosts for coal miners, mushroom safety, gas lighter than hydrogen, Moscow subway, Egypt and Germany in WWII, a labor exemption term, shell that failed to explode, British slang pram, author of Brave Men, Vadus as a European capital, and Montgomery's canaries in Italy.
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Moscow
Egypt
Germany
North Corry Emblend Ol Station Cleanup Ad
Fragmentary OCR note shows references to cleaning products for home use, a contract or business name, and unclear locations. The readable terms include North Corry and station references, Cleanting Build for Home Use, with garbled brand-like words. The readable facts are sparse and non-specific.
Two Boys Walk Around Lake in Local Feat
Quintus Anderson and Peter Berglund Jr left home Monday at 4 AM and returned 40 hours 15 minutes later after walking around Chautauqua Take. They covered about 40 miles, stopping at refreshment stands and rests along the highway. Both attend Washington Junior High School.
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Jamestown
Stern Stu
Quintus Anderson
End
Paul N. Anderson
Peter Berglund, Jr
Siti
Lester Berglund
Bergland
Andeison
Chautauqua
Washington Junior High School
State police caution on curb departure dangers
The State Police warn pedestrians that the first steps after leaving the curb are the most dangerous as misjudging an approaching car can lead to a pedestrian stepping into a car’s path. At moderate speed a car covers its own length per step, urging pedestrians to look carefully and judge speed before stepping.
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Watt
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National Red Cross
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