Marines clash over Okinawa burial customs and guard efforts
Civil affairs officers in Okinawa contend with native burial practices as Marines guard cemeteries to prevent exhumations. Col Donald T. Winder orders a compromise allowing burial where the dead die, while authorities uphold burial traditions and maintain guarding to deter disturbance of graves.
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Arters
Okinawa
Partic
Lee Stanley Leppard
Kansas City
Marine Corps
William R. Barkley
Ave
Chicago
Ill
Donald T. Winder
N.W
Washington
Civil Affairs
Finder
Marine
Denture Powder Promises Secure Upper and Lower Plates
A vintage ad touts a non acid denture powder named FAS ed Hine designed to keep teeth from slipping without gumming or taste issues. It claims to prevent plate odor and improve comfort for upper or lower plates, urging readers to get PASTERTH at any drugstore.
Army basketball star Gale Bishop admired in city hall gallery
A wartime dispatch reports UIN-UP Fort Lewis Pfc. Gale Bishop, famed for a 62 point game, is sought by Mingo county police who plan to hang his photo in a city hall sports gallery. The note says fans at the station want the image for display. Kansas and Iowa are noted as leading tornado states.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
INS
Gale Bishop
Army
Mingo Anction
Pfc
First American and Philippine Money Found in War Loot
A shell blast hit the jackpot and American infantrymen waded knee deep through a half million dollars in silver coins buried near a Philippine road. The coins, taken from bank vaults, mark the first record of American and Filipino money recovered. Bases of Nippon’s invasion currency are a common and worthless find.
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U.S
Philippi
INS
Bee Stings Prolong Life Says Aged Shoemaker
London based Frederick G. Newman an 80 year old shoemaker and bee keeper claims bee stings extend life. He reports 20 to 30 stings at times and still works full weeks in a shoe factory. Doctor James McCrea notes bee venom is used for rheumatism and may aid other ailments but credits his health to strong constitution.
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London
INS
Frederick G. Newman
Kettering
Orthamptonshire
Fred
James McCrea
Berkshire
New York Vocational Schools Form Association to Guard Veterans
New York state officials and private trade schools form the New York State Association of Vocational Schools to set uniform high standards for GI Bill education. Led by Grace Downs Walter, the group aims to curb abuses after World War II, including phony beauty culture programs and schools that profit without delivering real training. Members include YMCA and YWCA facilities and technical programs in drawing, aircraft control, and radio television.
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New York
Oshley Furney
Grace Downs Walter
Hollywood Model School
New York State Association of Vocation Schools, Inc
YMCA
YWCA
Walter
New York State
Duke Graduates 200 at Durham Commencement
Duke University to confer about 200 bachelor degrees in the 98th commencement with speakers Bishop Angus Dun Governor Cherry and other leaders. The event includes a business session for trustees alumni councils and an outdoor reception. A second June program will close Navy training.
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DUKE
Durham
Duke University
Angus Dun
Washington
Episcopal Church
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cherry
University Board of Trustees
Presbyterians Debate Marital Faith and Church Unity
Montreat reports the 85th annual session of the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly with proposals on requiring a Protestant upbringing for mixed Roman Catholic marriages, severing ties with the Federal Council of Churches, and pursuing union with northern churches. The first formal session opens tonight with Rev. Charles L. King preaching. a new moderator will be elected.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ
Charles L. King
D.D
Houston
Texas
Plan Commencement Raleigh May 4 Governor Cherry and Dr. Ben R. Lacy, Jr.
Governor Cherry and Dr. Ben R. Lacy Jr., president of Union College, are listed for an upcoming commencement plan in Raleigh on May 4. The brief note situates the event within a one paragraph update from the period.
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Raleigh
Cherry
Ben R. Lacy, Jr
Union
Harrington Named President of Wilmington Chamber
Wilmington May 4. C M Harrington is elected the new president of the Wilmington chamber of commerce succeeding the former leader.
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Wilmington
C. M. Harrington
The
Wilmington eChamber of Commerce
North Carolina ROTC Rifle Team Earns tenth at Nationals
Raleigh May 24. North Carolina State College ROTC rifle team finished tenth in the national intercollegiate rifle team matches. The contest was conducted under the national board and Army regulations with the team previously winning first place in the Fourth Service command.
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Raleigh
N. C. State College
Fourth Service Command
National Board
Army
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International News Service
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Princeipal
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