Indonesians Plan War To Death In Java
Batavia Java November 17 news: a three nation conference failed to produce a peace formula. Anda quoted Indonesian extremists vowing war to the death against the British. Thousands massed at Jogjakarta as fighting intensified at Soerabaja. A late communique said no definite replies were possible and more talks may occur in five days. Key figures included Sutain Sjahrir Hubertus van Mook and Lt. Gen. Sir Philip Christison.
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Java
Anda
Aneta
Ae Radio
Jogjakarita
Soerabaja
Sutain Sjahrir
Indonesian Republic
Hubertus J. van Mook
Philip Christison
Dutch East Indies
Statement Tonight On Auto Prices
The Office of Price Administration will release a statement on automobile prices tomorrow. It was understood the statement will disclose price ceilings for 1946 model cars.
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Ee Ashington
Office of Price Administion
Nazi leaders face mass war crimes trial delays and deaths
The international war tribunal weighed postponements as it prepares charges against Nazid era leaders including Alfried Krupp and Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. Prosecution sought indictments while defendants and missing figures like Martin Bormann remained unsettled amid debates on amnesia defenses and possible adjournments.
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Robert Hackson
Mosand
Rejectan
Alfried Krupp
Jackson
Alfried
Ring
Robert
Nimitz backs away from unification stance
Admiral Nimitz testified that his earlier push for a single war department defense is no longer attainable and that the urgent paper for merger is too serious to accept. He said he would support any congressional decision on unification and noted no apologies for changing his mind.
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Lister Hill
D-Ala
Nimitz
Edwin C. Johnson
Strike Averted After Hour-Long Mediation For Midwest Truckers
The threatened strike by over 20 000 interstate truck drivers in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin was averted by mediation hours before the 12:01 a.m. CST deadline. An agreement was reached between the AFL Central States Drivers council and the Central States Area Employers association, pending ratification by union members in Milwaukee. Details of the pact were not disclosed.
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Satjay
Mississippi
AFL
Central States Drivers Council
Central States Area Employers’ Association
Glenn W. Stephens
Madison
Wis
Employers’ Group
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Stephens
Sun Tzu guidance echoed in modern Chinese strategy
The piece links Sun Tzu’s maxims to current Chinese military thinking, noting that surrounding forces, secrecy, and psychological tactics shape actions. It warns of a dangerous war risk if attackers and defenders misread each other and emphasizes subtlety and surprise as core tactics.
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Sun Tzu
China
Planned Pearl Harbor attack details emerge in war hearings
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto conceived a strike in January 1941 with a decapitation aim against the American fleet. The plan's timeline spanned from summer war games to a November task force assembly and a tentative December attack date, with Hirohito and ambassadors reportedly unaware of specifics. An army inquiry linked Hull's actions to Japanese wartime timing, while Brewster clashed with Inglis over testimony on battleship dispositions in the Pacific and Atlantic.
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Pearl Harbor
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Rert
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Kurusu
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Atlantic
Pearl Hart
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R’ Ch
No Carolina
Washington
Barkley
D-Ky
Hosiery firm seeks plant manager for new 400 needle line
A leading hosiery manufacturer building a new seamless plant on 400 Scott Williams Model K machines seeks an experienced production manager. Duties include working with architects, supervising construction, plant layout, staffing fixers and foremen, and eventual full plant management. Initial install ~300 machines with rapid expansion. salary secondary to ability. Must state age education history employment history and willingness to locate.
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Scott & Williams
Union Income Under Fire In Washington
A treasury report shows 28 638 unions and organizations earned 389 686 000 in one year prompting calls to curb political contributions by unions. The tax exempt group incomes totaled 5 000 000 000 for 1943 with farm co operatives at 2 233 904 000. Congress probes tax exemptions amid debate over campaign financing and union practices.
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Rep. Smith
D-Va
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
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Reds form a government or turn task over to others
The crisis deepens as leaders discuss resignation and government formation. The communist party denies demanding specific cabinet posts while Mau rice Thorez notes De Gaulle refused a prime post. The day ends without a solution as calls for a unity government grow. Alpha Theta sorority founded at Pauw University in 1870.
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Socialists
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
de Gaulle
Alpha Theta
Pauw University
Atrocities Charged To Jap Navy Men
Manila report on war crimes case of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita shows testimony that naval units beyond Yamashita's control committed atrocities. Lt General Yokoyama said Manila defense forces were largely autonomous and Yamashita had little direct command over them.
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Manila
Philippines
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Yamashita
Denshichi Ukouchi
Shizuno Yokoyama
Yokoyama
Congress battles over presidential reorganization plans
The article notes Congress debating the president's reorganization proposals. Senator George of Georgia argues Congress cannot overhaul the government substantially, recounting his efforts to revamp federal bureaus. Senator Smith, a new member, hears the debate as both chambers weigh veto power and timing.
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House
Senate
George
Smith
Georgia
Memoir of Yamashita orders killings of Filipinos
Witness testimony recalls Yamashita instructing to treat Filipinos fairly yet another witness cites a brutal command to kill all Filipinos and burn cities. The testimony frames a pattern of harsh directives attributed to Yamashita during the war.
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Yamashita
Mobile bakery units push toward German heartland
Mobile bakery units moved 15 times in a rapid sweep toward Germany as American forces pressed the advance into the Reich.
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Germany
Universal Military Training Vote Doubtful This Year
Washington reports doubt that the house can finish hearings on universal military training before 1946. Chairman May says hearings may extend past December with time needed to write the bill. Republican opposition and session rules hinder afternoon meetings, stalling action before Christmas.
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Washington
House
May
D-Ky
Truman
Partly cloudy mild weekend in North Carolina forecast
Weather Sunday and Monday to be mild with scattered light showers in northern and western areas Sunday forenoon. The report notes continued mild conditions with partial cloudiness across the region. Australia is described as the most isolated land mass among great regions.
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