Britain weighs North Borneo crown colony status
AP report from Singapore notes Britain may add British North Borneo as a Crown Colony. The 900,000 inhabitants live across 31,106 square miles at the island’s northwest tip. The territory, under the British North Borneo Company, faces war scars, rising prices, and an uncertain path toward federation with Malayan Union, Singapore, Brunei, and Sarawak.
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Britain
North Borneo
Stan Swinton
Singapore
British North Borneo
Borneo
London
Colonial Office
Lord Uthwatt
Sarawak
Malayan Union
Brunei
Army Makes Over Jap School System
Brig. Gen. Ken R. Dyke describes Japan's school rehabilitation as delicate and complex, likening it to surgery. MacArthur aimed to reopen schools for youth reeducation, with 400000 teachers in 40000 schools teaching over 18 million students. Planning is guided by conditions and democracy goals, in three steps: punitive, interim, and revised materials.
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Ernest Hoberecht
United Press
Tokyo
Japan
Ken. R. Dyke
Allied Civil Information and Education Section
Douglas MacArthur
Moonshine gangs revive in postwar era across south
U S Alcohol Tax Unit reports renewed bootlegging led by well financed gangs. Moonshiners shift from mountain swamps to big cities using molasses amid grain diversions fears. Revenue agents recount dangerous raids, high losses, and rising liquor taxes amid a costly crackdown.
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Frank I. Weller
Washington
Tennessee
U. S. Alcohol Tax Unit
Stewart Berkshire
Internal Revenue
Tennessee Lake
Seaboard
Excise Men
North Carolina
Illegally Held Alcohol Seized Worth 169000 Dollars
Authorities seized 169000 dollars worth of alcohol in a bust. The operation targeted illegal holdings and involved law enforcement agencies. (Note: If source lacks additional entities, adjust to include two persons or organizations when available.)
Pines in Bloom in Mount Vernon II
Passers by in Mount Vernon marvel at L D Dare’s pine trees adorned with hollyhock blooms. Dare explains he placed the blossoms to prank friends and beautify his yard, proving the scene a lighthearted joke.
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MT. Vernon, II
L. D. Dare
Dare
Grant On Planning for Headland Street Improvements
Washington reports an advance of 3415 dollars for plan preparations for street improvements in Headland. Mayor R. E. Solomon filed for federal assistance via the Federal Works Agency, with Congressman George Andrews noting a total project cost of 76502 dollars including grading, curbs, gutters, drainage and paving. Approval by Major General Phillip B. Fleming followed weeks of efforts by Andrews.
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Washington, D.C
Head
George Andrews
R. E. Solomon
Headland
Federal Works Agency
Andrews
Solomon
Headland City
Phillip B. Fleming
Blind pitcher Boswell hurled no-hit no-run game
Earl Boswell, 17, of Whitefield High School, pitched a no hit no run game against Bethlehem, N H, despite being blind in one eye. The performance showcases skill and perseverance amid challenging circumstances.
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Whitefield
N. H
Earl Boswell
Boswell
Bethlehem
Police report 1273 cars stolen in Boston this year
Boston police say during the first five months of the year 1273 automobiles were stolen and all but 21 have been recovered. The figure shows a high theft rate with many vehicles later recovered by authorities.
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Boston
Officers Named To Serve The Gr In Industrial Civic Expansion
A. H. Cartledge and W. B. Shores are named first and second vice presidents. Directors include B. E. Gibbert, Roger Shanks, L. B. Williams, C. B. Kindy, H. D. Werd, J. Welch and Ralph Wittems. An activities program for industrial and civic expansion is planned. committees and chairmen will be announced soon.
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A. H. Cartledge
W. B. Shores
BE. F. Gibbert
Roger Shanks
Promoted to Captain L A Farmer Jr on terminal leave
The War Department announced yesterday the promotion of L A Farmer Jr from first lieutenant to captain. Farmer, son of Mr and Mrs L A Farmer, was placed on terminal leave last month after returning from the European Theater of Operations where he served with the Allied forces.
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L. A. Farmer, Jr
War Department
Captain Farmer
L. A. Farmer
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