Bodies of Ushijima and Cho Found in Harakiri Ritual
On Okinawa the bodies of Lt Gen Ushijima and Lt Gen Cho, who performed harakiri, were found in rock graves near a cave entrance as U.S. forces reported the last of Japan's top leaders on the island accounted for.
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10Th Army
Okinawa
Cecil W. Nist
Salem
Ore
24Th
Army Corps
Mitsuri Ushio
Tsumu Cho
Ushijima
Cho
Army
Cho Isamu
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
U. S. 10Th Army
Buckner
Wais
Pacific Ocean
Ushjima
John
Mickey) Finn
32Nd Regiment
Seventh Infantry Division
Rome Gorges Itself On New Press Freedom
The article critiques postwar Rome press freedom under fascist memory, noting how journalism reshaped public discourse with sensational local politics and passions. It contrasts with fascist-era censorship where deaths were only officially reported as natural or not at all.
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Rome
America
I Duce
Local Man Receives Suspended Sentence in Thomasville
William G. Watson of High Point was given a suspended 12 month sentence for non support of his children. Conditions require immediate $100 payment and $40 monthly starting July 1. Curtis H. Yates was convicted of drunken driving, fined $50 plus costs, and had his license revoked for 12 months.
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Thomasville
William G. Watson
High Point
Curtis H. Yates
Get More Comfort For Standing Feet
Fragmented ad copy describes products claiming relief for burning aching feet and tiredness. Mentions comfort and a “lee-Mint” way while criticizing drugs. Read as a dubious sales pitch with unclear specifics and nonsensical phrases.
Nazi Army Archives Move to Allied Hands in Germany
Allied forces glean massive German army records, with 8 to 12 million cards detailing soldiers and units. The files, moved from Berlin to a Thüringen plain depot, include prisoner lists and help trace many missing Allied personnel while revealing who served under top Nazi commanders.
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Louis P. Lochner
Saalfeld
Germany
Hitler
Meiningen
Echeing
Berlin
Thuringian Plain
Guerrilla Editor Returns To Fight
SAN FRANCISCO a 29 year old Filipino Manuel Manahan who endured torture and imprisonment by Japanese forces plans to return to the Philippines to push for a square deal for his people He worked during the world security conference and helped publish the Liberator a wartime paper exposing collaborators and reporting Allied progress Manahan later joined guerrilla leader Bendo Valenzona and with a small team resumed publishing the Liberator using a machine an unregistered shortwave radio and local news boys
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San Francisco
MacArthur
Philippines
Manuel Manahan
Manahan
Bataan
Liberator
America
Fort Santiago
Bendo
Alenzona
Manila
Parachute Demonstration Accident At Army Air Field
A field secretary modeling a parachute caused it to deploy unexpectedly. The silk billowed out and she rose skyward before GIs secured the chute. Wounded soldiers can now be transported by planes to base hospitals.
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Fort Worth Army Air Field
Tex
Misquotations disputed by Hawkes and Wheeler on postwar policy
The piece argues Hawkes of New Jersey and Wheeler of Montana were misquoted about US troops in Italy and relations with the Kremlin. It describes their positions on world peace, Soviet influence, and veterans issues including surplus property rules and the Paris Pershing Hall needs.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Tra
Albert W. Hawkes
New Jersey
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Italy
United States
Russia
Chamber of Commerce of the
Eric A. Johnston
Kremlin
American Legion
Paris
Legion
John Thomas Taylor
S.p.b.ers
G.i.s
Taylor
Tied Tobacco Prices Seen Staying Higher This Year
Washington reports that the price gap between tied and untied flue-cured tobacco is expected to remain about 4 cents per pound, with ceilings at 43 cents for tied and 39 cents for untied. OPA officials and the Community Credit Corporation back the differential, and the tobacco advisory committee urges its continuation. A tolerance could allow average prices to exceed ceilings.
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Washington
Community Credit Corporation
OPA
OPA Tobacco Industry Advisory Committee
France
Thema
Coltrane to Remain In Post At 6000 Salary
State news brief reports D S Coltrane assistant agriculture commissioner will stay in his post at a 6000 salary after a budget commission approved the raise from 5000 and urged him to stay. A stolen car case accompanies the brief with an intoxicated hitchhiker arrested.
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Ralfigh
D. S Coltrane
Coltrane
State Advisory Budget Commission
Guilford College campaign launch in Charlotte seeks 850000
A Charlotte dinner meeting addressed by Guilford College president Dr Clyde A Milner launched a campaign to raise 850000 for the college. The effort aims to support Guilford's programs and facilities.
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Charlotte
Guilford College
Clyde A. Milner
Guilford
North Carolina traffic league reelects Cannon as leader
A. Cannon of Kannapolis was reelected president of the North Carolina traffic league at its 15th annual session in Winston-Salem. Other officers reelected include L. F. Owen as vice president, W. S. Creighton as secretary treasurer, and J. T. Ryan as chairman of the board of governors. In Marshall, Edward Duckett and L. D. Hatchell pled guilty to second degree murder for the May 25 prison camp shooting. each received 25 year sentences. In Parkersburg, two NC prison farm escapees were captured after a traffic accident. Edward Patton of Morganton is named among them.
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Charles Whedbee
Hertford
Norfolk
Senate
Whedhee
J. ©. B. Ehringhaus
State Highway and Public Works Commission
University of North Carolina
University
Perquimans County
Winston-Salem
P—C. A. Cannon
Kannapolis
North Carolina
Marshall
Edward Duckett
L. D.hatchell
Carl Keith
Madison County
Luther J. Hamilton
Morehead City
Parkersburg
W. Va
Boone
N. C
W. M. Beckett
Edward Patton
Morganton, N. C
Price Increase Request Cited as Return of Tolerance
The report notes tolerance cited as the basis for an expected price rise. Officials describe the measure as effectively permitting a higher charge.
Jap Posters Urge Marines To Buy Bonds
Okinawa report says Marines waiting for stamps in a post office were urged to buy Jap bonds via posters. Marines initially puzzled by the characters, but the message spread. no bonds sales were reported. In New York, 25,000 plus European civilians were employed as Army Ordnance drivers in late World War II due to vehicle demand.
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NEW York
INS
Army Ordnance
Stewart E. Reimel
New York Ordnance District
Inflated Cushions Help Ease Fatigue
At Iwo Jima, 7th Fighter Command pilots faced long missions with eight hours in cramped cockpits. Major Lloyd F. Kaiser ordered air-filled cushions to reduce combat fatigue. On return legs the cushions are deflated to lower eyes to gunsights, and a bicycle pump may let pilots reinflate midflight.
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7Th Fighter Command
Iwo Jima
Ins
Japan
Jima
Lloyd F. Kaiser
Rhinelander
Wis
Marriages in U S Report 90 Percent Involve Men in Uniform
Current estimates show that about ninety percent of marriages in the United States involve men who are in uniform. The finding highlights a widespread military connection in nuptial unions across the nation.
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United States
Miss McCain Resigns to Lead CTA Presidency
Miss Ma McCain resigns after eleven years in senior school biology to become president of the Classroom Teachers Association of the North Carolina Education Association. She has served as CTA president and helped organize Cheer Leaders clubs and community activities.
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Missagene McCain
North Carolina Classroom Teachers Association
North Carolina Education Association
Ma McCain
Classroom Teers Association
North
Lina Education Association
Ncea Buil
Raleigh
McCain
W ‘Haw
Unity
Ation
The
Business Professional Club of
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