Allied Councils Divided In Views Toward Hirohito
Allied councils split over how to treat Emperor Hirohito of Japan. Britain seeks to preserve the monarchy to avoid chaos, China would brand him a war criminal, the United States pursues a wait and see policy, and Australia rejects Potsdam as too lenient. The divergence helps explain why the Potsdam ultimatum omits reference to Hirohito.
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Washington
Hirohito
Japan
Suzuki
Potsdam
Tokyo
People's Political Council of China
Chungking
United States
Malee
BC Ease Neuralgia and Headache Powders Ad
Quick-acting relief for neuralgia headaches and muscular pains. Used for head pains and periodic aches with sizes available. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
Refugee girl recounts Hankow’s blockade and bombing
Mary Chen, a 23-year-old Hankow graduate now in Kunming, describes Hankow under siege with two thirds of its buildings ruined by American bombing. She details escape to Chungking, Japanese propaganda, rationing, and Chinese morale fueled by songs and hope for continued bombing raids.
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Hankow
China
Mary Chen
Eigh Land
Treaty Port
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Chungking
Wuchang
Hanyang
Atl
Chen
Kentucky
Old Virginny
Rain Washes Out Play In Little Nationals Tennis
Rain halted activity in Delaware's Little Nationals with eleven top players already reaching the round of 16. Officials hoped to resume on grass but may move indoors if rain persists.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Madame Jeanette Opens Help Office at Meadow Brook Inn
Madame Jeanette invites locals to visit her help office at the Meadow Brook Inn within City Limits on Winston highway. The service offers guidance and support, with directions via N Main bus one block from the city line.
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Pullman
Meadowbrook Inn
Winston Highway
16 American Ships Hit By Torpedoes Off Carolinas
Charleston officials disclosed that at least 16 U S ships were torpedoed off the Carolinas Georgia and the St Johns river Fla during the Atlantic battle Rear Adm Jules James noted anti submarine patrols were strong by May 1942 reducing hits after that. He cited sinks of several ships and the first east coast submarine prisoners landed in Charleston.
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S. C
U. S
Carolinas
Georgia
St. Johns River
Fla
Jules James
James
Sixth Naval District
Charleston Navy Yard
Coast Guard
Icarus
Carolina
Fryin Pan Shoals
George Ade
Arce
Cape Fear
Norfolk
Sea Island
Esso Baton Rouge
St. Simons Islands
John D. Gill
Wilmington
Esso Gettysburg
Jacksonville
Church sponsors lawn social after storm clears church lot
In Wenona Illinois the Presbyterian church hosted a lawn social featuring a wood cutting contest after a storm felled trees on church grounds. Competitors joined to clear debris as part of the event.
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Wenona
Illinois
Presbyterian Church
Person Injured In Home Accident Reported
A home accident leaves an individual injured at a residence with authorities noting the rapid pace of incidents occurring every six seconds.
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