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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1945

Page

9

World War II Ends and Allied Victory Timeline 1945

A chronological survey of major 1945 events from Allied advances in Europe and the Pacific to Japan's surrender. It covers battles near Bastogne and Aachen, operations in the Philippines and Okinawa, Berlin’s fall, Mussolini's execution, and the roadmap to Japan's capitulation and postwar occupation establishing Allied leadership under MacArthur. The timeline also notes atomic bombings, Soviet offensives, and the Tokyo surrender ceremonies.

Bastogne Belgium France U. S Italy Tiezon Negros Islands Phil Appalles Erman Bulge MacArthur Lirzon Philippines Warsaw Oder River St. Vith Aachen Germany Berlin Sere Oberhausen Stalin Russia Austria Caserta Zhukov Konev Borneo Netherlands Denmark Helgoland Frisian Montgomery Devers Swinemuende U. S Third Army Czechoslovakia Pilsen Karlsbad Gustav Jod Reims Europe U. S. War and Navy Tokyo Nanning

Roosevelt Dies and Truman Inaugurated Amid War End Advances

Roosevelt dies at Warm Springs. Truman takes oath as president. Congress reconvenes amid plans for postwar conversion. War production, draft, and budget actions unfold. UN charter opened in San Francisco. NATO-like shifts and demobilization steps outlined with cabinet changes and policy briefings.

Congress Sam Rayburns House Roosevelt Warm Springs Harry Truman Senate United Nations Conference San Francisco War Production Board

Major disasters and deadly incidents across 1930s regions

A sequence of deadly events is reported: a 31 day nursery fire in Auburn Maine with sixteen children and one woman killed. a Meridian Mississippi tornado killing 12 to 43 and injuring hundreds as it moved to Montgomery Alabama. the Ohio River flood causing half a billion dollars in damage across five states with ten deaths and many injuries. a tornado devastating Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri and Illinois killing about 100 with 58 fatalities in Antlers Oklahoma. a Milton Pennsylvania train collision killing 19 and injuring 20 due to a broken journal. a 8 25 bomber crash into the Empire State Building killing three aboard and ten on the ground with 25 injured. a Michigan train crash killing 34 and injuring 40 when a second section crashes into the first. a Texas coast hurricane at 110 mph causing coastal floods. Miami hurricane inland travel with 143 mph winds injuring 50 and about 60 million in damage. a Chelan Washington drowning of 14 school children and a bus driver. a northeast snowstorm with 33 deaths. a Chicago passenger train colliding with a troop train injuring over a hundred sailors.

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War plane bumping dog causes servicemen misstep

A report notes a fellow crew error during a cargo flight, three servicemen bumped in the process to make room for a mastiff gifted by Col. Elliott Roosevelt to his wife in Hollywood after purchase in England. Also lists varied entertainment awards and events with multiple celebrity marriages and societal notes.

Stimson Col Elliott Roosevelt Faye Hollywood Calif England

Obituary roundup of prominent figures and officials

The obituary column lists U S Senator Francis Maloney of Connecticut and other leaders such as prohibition advocate William E Johnson, Nebraska Governor Charles W Bryan, engineer Alfred V De Forest, President Franklin D Roosevelt, war correspondent Ernie Pyle, LDS Church president Heber J Grant, Senator Hiram W Johnson, lyric tenor John Corosese, Idaho Senator John Thomas, and General Alexander.

Alfred V. de Forest Marlboro N. H Franklin DD. Roosevelt Warm Springs Ernie Pyle Te Island Okinawa

New Year's Day Traditions Through the Ages

The article outlines ancient and colonial customs of New Year's Day from a heroic start with King Tatius to modern practices. It notes branches in a sacred grove, gift exchanges, and health toasts, with punch at home in colonial times and bell and trumpet signals. It ends with current noise-makers and global celebrations.

Tatius Strenua England Democratic America World

New Year Superstitions Across the United States

A survey of New Year customs lists beliefs about luck and money. It cites ideas such as cooking beans for wealth, eating cabbage for plenty, and avoiding calls from women to prevent bad luck. It also notes warnings against spilling, breaking objects, or washing things to avoid family harm.

United States

Southern California U Wins Rose Bowl 25-0 Over Tennessee

Southern California University dominates Tennessee 25 to 0 in the Rose Bowl. Other college bowl results include Duke 29 over Alabama 26 and Miami 26 over Georgia Tech 12 in separate games. Shrine game in San Francisco saw West 13 East 7. Southwestern U. defeated National U. of Mexico 35 to 0. Sammy Snead wins Los Angeles golf event with 283. Byron Nelson wins New Orleans Open after playoff with Jay McSpaden. New York Athletic Club retains team title in National AAU track and field meet.

Frank Sinkwich Detroit Lions Chicago San Francisco Ann Curtis Toronto Maple Leafs Red Wings Sen Albert Happy) Chandler Kentucky Kenesaw M. Landis Southern California Tennessee Duke Alabama Miami Georgia Tech West East Southwestern U National U. of Mexico Sammy Snead Los Angeles New York Yankees Larry Mc Byron Nelson Jay McSpaden M—New York Athletic Club

Important New Year's Day Historical Events

A list of events dated to New Year’s Day across history includes the Caesar era beginning in 38 B C, Paul Revere’s birth in 1735, Washington unfurling the first union flag in 1776, Kentucky’s statehood in 1792, American dragoons attacking in 1814, and General Jackson’s victory at New Orleans in 1815.

B. C Paul Revere George Washington Kentucky Buffalo N. Y Jackson New Orleans

Handy Door Pocket And Laundry Bag

Instructions for sewing a door pocket and a laundry bag from Book 8 including material quantities 36 inch chintz 24 yards tape 10 yards extra 1 yard, foundation 54 by 18 inches, pockets bound and pleated, pockets 22 by 8, 30 inch deep bag, front pockets stitched before bag, hanger shaped top, Book 8 details price 15 cents postpaid 32 pages.

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