Congressional coverage turns to lighting cabooses and old debt claims
A Washington dispatch notes Congress will consider a range of measures besides atomic energy and military fusion. Proposals include ICC action on caboose lighting, a $3.23 million claim to heirs of New England mariners lost to French warships, migratory bird damage settlements, and an Interstate ban on importing garbage. Also discussed are backpayments for Taft and Coolidge presidencies and a Massachusetts Civil War harbor defense bill.
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J. W. Davis
Washington
Atomic Energy
Congress
New England
Interior Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
France
United States
Taft
Walsh
Senate Claims 'Committee
Senate
Massachusetts
The Man of the Year The bewildered little guy in 1945 to 1946
James Marlow reflects on the year 1945 and the transition to 1946 through the eyes of the ordinary man. He recalls Roosevelt's death, Truman's rise, Mussolini's death, the atomic bomb, returning troops, and the fragile world order, ending with hope for a gentler future amid global suffering.
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James Marlow
Washington
Dee
Japan
Roosevelt
Yalta
Harry S. Truman
America
Mussolini
Tally
Caesar
Hiroshima
United Nations
Congress
Truman
Russia
Java
Iran
Palestine
Europe
Ingrid Bergman Dominates Broadway and Film Openings
Ingrid Bergman headlines three major Broadway venues with The Bells of St. Marys at Radio City Astor and Hollywood theatres while audiences flock to her earlier hits like For Whom the Bell Tolls. Bing Crosby joins Bergman in town with shows linking to Wellesley Bly fare and Johnny Burke Jimmy Van Heusen contribute to the score alongside fellow Academy Award winners. Seven Oscars were involved in The Bells of St. Marys production and Bergman remains the central figure amid a flurry of film and stage activity.
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Jack O'Brian
New York
Ingrid Bergman
Broadway
Radio City Music Hall
Ingrid
Music Hall
East Side
Bing Crosby
Toots Shor's
el Morseco
Philadelphia
Welle Bly
Johnny Burke
Jimmy van Heusen
Ney
Bing
Nellie Hly
Byrnes Welcomed by Halifax on U.S. Return
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes arrives at Washington National Airport after attending the Minister's Conference in Moscow. He is greeted by Lord Halifax and Dean Acheson in a ceremony captured by an NEA telephoto.
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Halifax
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Lord Halifax
Dean Acheson
Washington National
Moscow
Russia
James Marlow Ishington
Dan
MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
Moepartment
Bevin
Mountay
State Department
Arthur
Patterson
Masrow
Jie
United States
Britain
China
Army to Package Surplus Weapons for Storage and Reuse
Washington reports that the Army Ordnance plans to pac k surplus war materiel including 90mm guns and tanks in sealed containers to protect from rust and dirt. The method could cut final costs by about five percent, with storage and future use contemplated across theaters. Lt. Gen. Levin H. Campbell Jr. credits early experiments at Roulk T5tend Arsenal and notes the approach may evolve as availability and funding permit.
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Frank Tragle
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Army
Armyrdnance
Army Ordnance Association
Fit Bower
Mone
Wight
Hlyty Ag
Ordnanee
General Services
Aitinih
Levin H. Campbell
Campbell
America
England
General Campbell
Dictionary efforts and linguistic reach on sub Arctic islands
A historical note traces linguistic hurdles on sub Arctic islands under Russian and Christian influence. It highlights the shift from Old Slavonic to English aided by a dictionary, mentions Aleut emergence, and notes a U S District Court officer with knowledge of over 200 languages and dialects.
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Washington
Alent
Interior Department
Alaska Peninsula
Alaska
Russia
Bering Sea
Interior
sub-Arctic Islands
Tvan Vandaarinoy
Lisel
Cecwliogun
Aleut Alphabet Quirk Draws Sailor Debate
A Washington street scene reports sailors favoring a dictionary reform amid a navy proposal to monkey with a monkey suit. The piece notes the Aleut alphabet now has 18 characters similar in appearance to Singlish letters yet pronounced differently.
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Washington, Tan
Aravy
Navy
Mi Tderick Martin
New Associate
War crimes trial witness tests Homma headquarters near Bataan death march route
Testimony placed Maj. Gen. Toshimitsu Takatsu on the ground near Homma headquarters 500 yards from the road used by American and Philippine troops during the Bataan death march. Prosecutors argued Homma bore responsibility for mass killings and tortures in the Philippines. The court denied defense motions and adjournment requests as it began to examine evidence including Hague and Geneva conventions.
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Wilson Anila
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Bataan
Homma
Philippines
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Tamma
Jocalinn
Takatsu
Hamma
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Hague
Japan
Honan
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Manila
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Pen City
Hurnma
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Corregidor
U. S
Heronnse
George Fury
MacArthur
Wyamashiri
Military Commission
Npneat
Uited States Supreme Court
Hal Boyle
America
Alamo
Jonathan Wainwright
Red Cross
Jacqueline Greffits
Northampton
Mass
Louise Russel
New York
Paul J. Shirley
Levey, Ark
86Th’ Infantry Division
Malinia
Malinia Tunnel
Island
Pacific
Bataan Peninsula
Waterview Arsenal
Senate inquiry details Stark on West Coast fleet after Pearl Harbor
Washington January 3 Admiral Harold Stark testified before the Senate Home inquiry committee that a group of unspecified senators urged towing the fleet farther west after Pearl Harbor but he resisted. Stark recalled a Capitol Hill conference with General George C. Marshall following the December 7, 1941 attack and said Marshall warned of Japanese plans to deliver a diplomatic reply. He noted he reported to President Roosevelt that although eight battleships were out of action the main fighting force remained intact. The committee resumed with paid counsel Seth W. Richardson to be paid $9,800 yearly, and Stark discussed delays and communications surrounding the crucial warning message relayed seven hours after the attack due to transmission issues.
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Washington
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Senate
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West Coast
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Capitol Hill
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Barkley
D-Ky
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William PD. Mitchell
Barkley Sawid Hia
Richardson
Mitchell
Pam
Starkwice
Pany
Hawaii
Honolulu
Vandiat
Welders Die In Malvern Tank Explosion Tragedy
An acetylene towell explosion and ensuing kerosene fire in a 75 000 gallon Malvern waterworks tank killed four welders and seriously injured two others. Names of the deceased include W L Walker and Ray Pounders from Memphis Tennessee, Marshall Patterson of Blytheville Arkansas, and Albert Lee Gibson of Lepanto Arkansas. N K DeVaughn from Covington Tennessee was badly burned and not expected to recover. The accident drew aid from Little Dixie Bridge and Tank Co. of Memphis and coroner R N Grinwold planned to interview witnesses before a verdict. Walker’s body was sent to Ripley Tennessee for burial.
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UPI
W. L. Walker
Ray Pounders
Memphis
H. BD. Warren
RN. Grinwold
Covieet
NeVaughn
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Walker
Ripley
Tenn
Tagiay
Heth
S. Branecis County
Ark
Joyce of Nazi broadcaster Joyce dies by gallows in UK
London dispatch reports William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw was executed at Wandsworth Prison for high treason after reportedly writing a farewell statement praising Hitlerism. The Brooklyn born broadcaster allegedly defended Nazi ideology and cited anti Jew rhetoric before his death.
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London
William
Lord Haw Haw
Soviet Union
Britain
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Wandsworth
John Amery
Joyce
Germany
House of Lords
J. Ba. MacNab
Old Bailey
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