Striking Montgomery Ward Workers Target Detroit Stores
In Detroit and suburbs, Montgomery Ward employees picketed stores delaying pre holiday operations. State police ordered by Gov. Kelly to protect Royal Oak entrances as three workers were injured. Pickets marched at Royal Oak, Harborne, and Gratiot Sand River sites while singing and deriding management. Oak police reported about 10 percent of the 226 clerks out.
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Detroit
U.P
Montmery Ward & Co
Dice
Sorder
Harry F. Kelly
Royal Oak
Harborn
Gratiot
Sand River
Hyward
Oak
Ray Je Tely
Mermaid Found Drifting Awaist From West Coast Beach
A disoriented amnesia patient known as Fern Gable, about 21, washed ashore fully clothed at a California beach home, with a damaged nose and ankle. Detec tives checked with a Washington airbase. possible home town listed as Kennewick, Washington.
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Angeles
Mice
Cal
Beach
Jay
General
Fern Gable
Camp Roberts Names New Training Center Commander
Camp Roberts shifts command as Col. Alexander McCone takes over from Maj. Sen. Rene E. Der Moyle who guided the artillery replacement train center since December. Moyle will transfer to a different post with new duties announced immediately.
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Camp Roberts
U.P
Rene EB. der Moyle
Alexander McCone
FARTC
Bue
Hoyle
Anier
Burglar Steals $6000 From San Francisco Tavern
San Francisco police pursued a series of petty burglaries including a break in at a tavern on 16th and Mission where owner Murray reported $6000 missing from several safety boxes. The incident adds to a string of holdups that kept authorities busy today.
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Ban Francisco
Tu.r
San Francisco
Vhn Murray
Cernal 16Th
Mission Sits
San Jose College plans football for 1945 season
San Jose College will form a football team for the 1945 season ending a two year gap. Head coach Wilbur Nubbard orders spring practice and Maj. Ben Ingelman is in the Army Air.
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SAN Jose
San Jose Ate College
Glenn Dant
Aretic Tahaan
Wilbur
Bill) Nubbard
Rmer
Maj
Ben Ingelman
Army Air Ree
End of a Young Man's War Sets Stage for 26 and Over Draft
Washington reports that the draft periods shift as 26 to 37 year olds face increased inductions. Hershey orders local boards to reclassify and expedite calls, highlighting war needs in munitions and industry. Byrnes confirms broader manpower moves.
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Washington
U.P
Lewis B. Hershey
U. S
Hershey
War Department
James F. Byrnes
Regal Boards
Selective Service
License plates for 1945 go on sale statewide
State Motor Vehicle Department begins over the counter issuance of 1945 license plates at Hayward and about 69 offices from January 2 through February 3. Lloyd R. Wagner, state examiner, announced. Early mail applications accepted today at branch offices in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego. One plate per car to be mounted at the rear. dull black background with white numerals.
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Hayward
Lloyd R. Wagner
State Examiner
State Motor Vehicle Department
Saramento
Oakland
San Francisco
Fresno
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Diego
Skymasters Top Santa Rosa In 44-36 Victory
Fairfield California U P report the Fairfield-Suisun Army Air Base Skymasters beat Santa Rosa Air Base 44 to 36. Senior James Quakey led the Sky masters with 16 points while Santa Rosa's Lt. Preston Bimball scored 14.
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Skymasters
Santa Rosa
Fairfield
Cal
U.P
Wairfield-Suisun Army Air Base
Santa Rosa Air Base
Gana
James Qakey
Preston Bimball
Hungry Soldier Reflections on War and Homecoming
A wartime diary piece laments afterlife for soldiers returning home with war memories, noting fear of being forgotten by civilians. The author contrasts branches of service, jokes about Navy perks, and hopes for quick peace so families can reunite. The plea echoes demand for no more war and safety for loved ones.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Actress Lane’s Suicide Note Reveals Secrets and Legacy
Funeral services continue for the star found dead in her bed. A note to Beulah Kinder and another to Harald Ramond, an Austrian born French actor, reveals she planned to end her life and unborn child. Her estate, about $200,000, leaves to Kinder, her sisters, and mother. Ramond, questioned by authorities, says Lane had told him she might not have the baby and wanted forgiveness. He recalls her saying she loved him and wished to marry, but she believed the baby would bring shame.
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Beulah Kinder
Harald Ramond
Ramond
Harold
Lane
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