Wainwright Lauded as Allied Hero After Surrender
AP analysis notes Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright gains stature in Tokyo Bay after release from Manchuria camp. His humility and statements contrast with the brutal surrender, while MacArthur invites him to Missouri ceremony. Wainwright receives praise from Uncle Sam and the press for Corregidor defense. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in Chungking for 1942 actions.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Sam
Jona
M. Wainwright
Japan
Manchuria
Corregidor
Tokyo Bay
Wainwright
War Department
Homma
General Staff School
War College
MacArthur
Missouri
Uncle Sam
P. S. — Wainwright
Chungking
Philippines
Market Report from St Louis Livestock Yard August 30 1946
Hogs 3000 head with 2200 early. feeders and sows smaller share. Market active and steady on all kinds. Cattle receipts about 3500 with mixed western grassers and native steers. opening sales steady to slow. Sheep 3000 with good lambs 13.50 13.75 to order buyers. cull and feeder ranges noted. Poultry and produce data from New York show butter firm and eggs weak. New York stocks rally belatedly with leaders like U S Steel General Motors and Sears Roebuck. bonds irregular.
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ST. Louis
Ill
New York
U.S
U. S
U .S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Southern Railway
Great Northern
Southern Pacific
Cerro de Pasco
R-K-O
Thermoid
Texas Co
Republic Aviation
Sears Roebuck
Hayes Mfg
Dresser Industries
Elastic Stop Nut
Woolworth, Texas Co
Goodrich
Sloss-Sheffield
Santa Fe
Douglas Aircraft
International Harvester
Chrysler
Allied Chemical
General Electric
Montgomery Ward
Johns Manville
Grain and provisions rise on export permit report
In Chicago on August 30 heavy buying boosted rye futures to near the 5 cent limit as word spread of possible export permits for 1,000,000 bushels from the small visible supply. Rye settled 4 1 8 to 5 cents higher, wheat up 1 2 to 7 8, corn mixed, oats and barley higher with steady cash demand and firm market tone.
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Chicago
New York Cotton Futures Rally on Rain and Damage Outlook
Cotton futures stayed firm as mill buying and short covering met hedge offerings amid reports of heavy rains and boll weevil damage. Hurricane impact in Texas estimated at 75 000 to 200 000 bales. late afternoon quotes rose about 25 to 55 cents.
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New York
Txas
New Orleans Cotton Futures Rise on Short Covering
New Orleans futures rose on price fixing and short covering with gains of 35 to 50 cents per bale. Highs and closes for nearby contracts point to a steady to firmer market as trader activity intensified. In Arkansas, the 82nd Regiment Carrip Robinson claimed 1945 softball title by beating John Deer Plow Co 1-0 and advancing to the regional in New Orleans Saturday.
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New Orleans
Little Rock
82Nd
Carrip Robinson
Arkansas
John Deer Plow Company
Chennault fears Japan's royal house may rebuild empire
Miami Aug 29 Maj. Gen. Glaire L. Chennault warned that if the Japanese royal family remains in power the emperor could rebuild Japan's military structure and pursue world conquest. He argued the emperor would need the warrior clique, and warned Americans to avoid sympathy that could aid revival. He noted his resignation as 14th Air Force commander came before Japan's surrender and that he plans a homecoming in New Orleans after a medical checkup.
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Miami
Fla
Glaire L. Chennault
Japan
Chennault
14Th Air Force
China
Far East
Biltmore
New Orleans
United State
Brother of Hope Woman Returned Safely by Japs
Cap. Dan L. Shaw, a Poteau Oklahoma fighter pilot, was returned to American lines after crash behind Japanese forces. A Japanese officer’s note called him a good soldier, penned as Tokyo’s war prospects shifted. Shaw believes the officer was Lt. Gen. Yamashita.
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Luzon
Dan L. Shaw
Poteau
Okla
Carl B. Jones
West Seventh Street
Hope
D. A. Shaw
Shaw
Yamashita
Bataan
Tokyo
Stars and Continued from a Page One pilot shot down over Rabaul
The article notes a pilot downed over Rabaul after his 26th Japanese plane. Atsugi airfield operations unfold on a tight schedule with Maj. Gen. Joseph Swing leading the 11th Division arriving by C-54. Troops and supplies unload swiftly then depart for Okinawa as 150 technicians had prepositioned communications two days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabaul
Atsugi
Joseph Swing
11Th Division
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor blame inquiry amid secrecy fears grows
Editorial focus argues the United States must disclose evidence on Pearl Harbor blame for the surprise attack. Emphasizes national interest over individuals Kimmel and Short and urges Congress to force full transparency despite potential secrecy. Also notes Bliss Syrup and Preserving Co incorporation in Arkansas with Karl Greenhaw as agent. Radar industry expansion is mentioned.
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E. Kimmel
Walter C. Short
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Hawaii
Kimmel
Short
Army
Navy
United States
Pear Harbor
Congress
Little Rock
Bliss Syrup and Preserving Company
Arkansas
Springdale
Karl Greenhaw
Fayetteville
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Hope Star
Star of Hope
Preas
Star Publishing Co., Inc
Palmer and
Alex H. Washburn
Star
South
Walnut Street
Hope, Ark
C. E. Palmer
Alex. H. Washburn
Arcaeeee
Associated Press
Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard, Miller and
Lafayette
National Advertising Representative
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Memphis, Tenn
Sterick
North
Michigan Avenue
New York City
Madison Ave
Detroit
Mich
W. Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City
Terminal
Union St
Market Report
Royal House
Our
America
Stuart
Coats
Child’s Loggin
Strictly South
Baskette
Chas. A. Haynes
Cherry
Pink
Aqua
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