Justice in Japan as We Know It From Pearl Harbor Voices
An American writer argues that Japanese justice is a farce and torture prone, citing forced confessions, Sugamo prison conditions, and harsh treatment of Allied captives. He recalls interrogation by Inspector Takehara and compares Japan’s wartime conduct to Gestapo tactics.
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Max Hill
New York
Japan
Sugamo
Gestapo
Tojo
Pearl Harbor
United States
Inspector Takehara
Administratrix Notice for Paul Weaver Estate
Nellie Cline Weaver administratrix announces claims against the Paul Weaver estate must be filed within one year or be barred. Creditors urged to settle promptly with undersigned attorney Co. A York. Dated April 10 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Weaver
Nellie Cline Weaver
Administratrix Co. A
York
Cartoon explanation of Grusinian government and Stalin satire
The narrator recalls a Saturday cartoon about Grusinians or Georgians once governed as a matriarchy with mothers titled Daddy and fathers named Mama. The piece mentions Stalin as a famed Georgian and describes a court scene with a surprise defense by an unidentified Japanese interpreter claiming to be the advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy
Mama
Joseph Stalin
Quest to exchange: five extra prison days after trial
The speaker describes an 18 month sentence suspended for exchange, five additional prison days after the trial, and the lack of notification about exchange ships until June 2. He asserts the Japanese knew of negotiations earlier and accuses the process of mere ritual to satisfy procedural expectations, suggesting a similar fate for American aviators.
William Webb Ellis and Rugby College origin tale
In 1823 at Rugby College England William Webb Ellis is credited with inventing the rugby style by tucking the ball under his arm and crossing the goal line as teammates failed to kick a goal. California leads in war contracts with Michigan and New York following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Webb Ellis
Rugby College
England
States
California
Michigan
New York
U.S. Urges Ransack for Copper and More War Savings
The piece notes a broad salvage drive for copper from pennies and household items as WW II production shifts continue. It also covers WPB cautions on steel for bobby pins, box designs, longer lasting stockings, and rationing questions with quick Q and A summaries.
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WPB
Fort Bragg and Fort Bragg Remarks on Coal and Investments
Fort Bragg California is described as a Pig community while Fort Bragg North Carolina is noted as a military post. Coal deposits in Manchuria are estimated at 4.8 billion tons and Greek investments in the United States are valued at 4 trillion marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
Calif
Manchuria
United States
I Am a Murderer and a Colonel's Secret
A serialized tale centers on Col. Merriwether and his daughter Cynthia at the Long Island estate. Mitchell Grace, the secretary, struggles with unrequited love while Cynthia becomes entangled with Vaughan Denbar, amid a web of social flirtations and concealed motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Weattery Hope Merriwether
Long Island
Cynthia
Pied West
Mitchell Grace
Henry Prentice
Vaughan Denbar
Merriwether
Bill "Stewart
Colonel Merriwether
Grace
HORIZONTAL 1 Across Puzzle Answers Midwest State
The puzzle lists numerous clues across and down with answers spanning stationery style hints. It references a Midwest state and various words tied to geography, objects, and synonyms.
Smother Play Secures Small Slam in Bridge Hand
In a six heart contract with a smother play, South leads a club and heart, East discards, and after multiple ruffs in trumps the declarer executes a diamond maneuver to force a final trump trick. West is stripped of stoppers and the small slam in spades is fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
West
East
Dummy
Newfoundlands Arrive With Prisoners From Lisbon Exchange
A white ship marked with red crosses docked at a British west coast port on Good Friday bringing over 400 singing, laughing and weeping prisoners home from Italian camps. The vessel Newfound land arrived from Lisbon after a British Italian prisoner exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Lisbon
Gin Rummy Quiz Answer on perfect gin sequence
The quiz states there is no bonus for a perfect gin hand consisting of 10 sequential cards in one suit. It answers definitively with No.
Anne Adams Pattern 4381 for junior miss sizes
Pattern 4381 by Anne Adams features a dirndl style with square neckline and slim waist. Includes hearts and flowers print or contrast bodice in sheer white and banding details. Available only in junior miss sizes 11, 13, 15, 17. size 13 uses 3 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 16 cents for pattern and 10 cents for Spring Pattern Book to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department. Alabama roads total 61,892 miles.
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Anne Adams
Fainting Basics and Emergency Steps Highlight Health Notes
War time health piece explains fainting causes from reduced brain blood flow and outlines immediate actions. Lower the head, keep patient warm and still, avoid fluids, and seek medical help if convulsions occur or unconsciousness exceeds 15 minutes. A second item notes wartime recruitment and a 1943 land sale in Guilford County with dates and descriptions.
Executrix Notice for C EB Diffendal Estate
Lida A Diffendal as Executrix of the C EB Diffendal estate of High Point North Carolina declares claims must be presented by March 20 1944 or be barred. Creditors must also make immediate payment. Notice dated March 19 1943 with docket numbers 3 20 27 4 3 10 17 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Diffendal
High Point
North Carolina
Lida A. Diffendal
Notice of Application to Operate Motor Vehicle Carrier
Community Transit Lines has filed for a Franchise Certificate to operate passenger transport extending High Point to Guilford College area via Oakdale Cotton Mills and James town crossing Highway 70. The Utilities Commission will hold a hearing at Court House and City Hall High Point NC on May 11, 1943 at 11 00 A M. Chief Clerk R O Self signs the notice.
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High Point
Kivett Drive
Oakdale Cotton Mills
Jamestown
Guilford College Station
Utilities Commission
Court House
City Hall
N. C
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Betty MacDonald
NEA
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Fred
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Henry Prentiss
Fred West
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Gefvice. Inc
Meet Pvt. Smith
Paul C. Smith
OWI
Marines
Parris Island
Smith
Eleanor Parker
McKenney
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America’s Card Authority
Yale
Royal Navy
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Scotland
High Point Enterprise
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Thomas D. Masters
Iowa City
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Middlebury
Charles R. Brown
Yale University
Miss Adams
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University of Iowa
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Idaho
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