Unclear air attack details emerge in wartime inquiry
Fragmentary U S and Army notes describe an air raid statement about jet planes targeting a fortification area. Officials discuss alleged bomber activity, weapon deliveries, and questions of responsibility while investigations proceed, with conflicting accounts about targets and identities.
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Hig Gan Bakery Ning Miles
Wan Phruck
Nt Ional
Humber
Woldiora
Beet He Killor Uf
The fragmentary text mentions a figure described as a killer, with unclear references to identity and context. Readable portions suggest a report on a violent incident and a local response, but essential names and specifics are not present in the legible lines.
Prescott News Delivers Busy January Community Notes
Local Prescott page recalls a January run of events including a DAR meeting, a Woolworth table at the community hall, and a PTA gathering. Highlights cover a chapter hosting, guest speakers, and charity efforts while reporting on awards for the year and plans for February sessions.
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Dar AW Invey
Mya
Wells, Hamby
Cothostoys
PTA
Chementary Shoal
Auchanomi McKengin
BARTA
Senton
Choo
Hogan
Ales
Head Placed in Unidentified Arkansas Jail
In Arkansas police hold a man on first degree murder charges connected to the death of Mary Waite. The unidentified suspect, described as a former father, is in a jail to prevent public contempt and protect rights as details remain undisclosed. Prosecution notes the case involves the child’s disappearance and alleged handling by Head and his wife, with the girl reportedly given to the Head family in Elyria, Ohio.
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Egon
Nuatow
Juvk
Cooper
Vico
O. Logan
Theo Etta Wigaya
Logan
Ocean
Alenson AL Doves
Shotagheen Novenrage
Asprey
Desarc
Mary Waite
Arkansas
Teed
Janeke
Jaren W. Dlead
Concordia
Kans
Hamilton
Head
Kahana
Ine Borer
Itwan
Meadwan
Toadhan
Bey
Gond
Muad
Hama
Nore
Mary
Elyrin
Hiveratt Wolfg
Detroit
Mich
Ike’s Plan to Keep Industry Ready for War
A seven member advisory committee under President Truman urged a ten year program to keep U S factories ready for war. Led by Vance of Studebaker, the group warned of bottlenecks in conversions from peace to war production and proposed building and stocking facilities and equipment for quick mobilization. The plan seeks half a billion dollars annually for ten years, with potential big payoffs in faster aircraft and weapon readiness.
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Washington
Elgenhower
America
Huston
Office
Baronse
Hl Rouhower
Truman
Return Slayer to Oklahoma in Slay Case
Pottawatomie County Sheriff says Wilburn Driggers charged in slaying of a 14 year old storekeeper held after arrest. He was located near a private residence as investigators pursue a pistol linked to the case and probe a possible magnetic component. Survivors and local officials plan memorial notes.
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Little Rock
Oklahoma
Wilburn Driggers
St. Louis
ORK
Pottawatomie
Leroy Filuchyn
Chalaely
Drigases
J. D. Herndon
Seight Feet Iof
Wihter Sr Ss “Narkyrisad State Police
Ars Pasig
Delegene
Atoard
Bya Bat Cartisley Acky
Herndon
Marrilton
Finchum
Ano
Weapon Bugle Nest
Japan to Get 68 US Navy Ships Transfer This Week
The first group of 68 ships from the United States will be formally turned over to Japan at Yokosuka near Tokyo on Wednesday. The loan includes six frigates and large landing ships, with 1500 ton class frigates and 450 ton landing vessels for five years without charge under a Congress act. Prime Minister Yoshida said 46 ships in Japan's Maritime Safety Board fleet are mostly under 440 tons, and four ships are not enough to guard Japan’s 8000 mile coastline.
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Tokyo
Japan
U. S
Yokosuka
Congrera
Mariime Safety Board
Shigeru Yoshida
U.S
Taft to Join Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Taft plans to move from the Finance Committee to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and participate in shaping policy under the administration. He aims to influence foreign policy amid discussions on war costs and fiscal plans, viewing the move as expanding GOP leadership roles in Washington.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Um — Sun
Tritt
M-Ohio
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wisenehower
Ohio
GOP
Ftldar London
Senate
Republican Inc
John Poster Dullas
EliAeahower
Alate
NBC
Taft
Unance Committee
Truman
Boxe
Nour
Search for Reds in U S Schools Prompts New Subcommittee Report
Washington IA The Sete ale Internal security subcommittee urged further investigation of communist influence in American schools. It claimed hundreds of teachers are communists and signaled forthcoming moves by a Republican Congress to probe subversives in colleges, high schools, and elementary schools.
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Johnn Chadwick
Washington
Seteale Internal Security
New York City
Hew Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Prep. Velde
All
House Un-American ActiVities Committee
Sen
McCarthy
Wlat Atag
Senate
Lea
Three Crewmen Die in Virginia Plane Crash
In Charlottesville Virginia an Air Force B26 bomber crashed in fog near the city. Three crewmen died and searchers found body parts indicating no one bailed out. Witnesses observed the plane diving to the ground before contact was lost.
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Charlottesville
Virginia City
Ypaterday
Formation of Legislative Policy Before Drafting Bills
A foreign relations member would shape policy early, gaining intimate knowledge of foreign policy formation that informs implementation in Congress, aligning with how many members currently operate. The view emphasizes pre-drafting insight as essential for effective legislative action.
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Congress
Cabinet to Be Asked About Everything
Senator Alexander Wiley Jr predicted the Eisenhower cabinet would be questioned about everything from soup to nuts as pre inauguration hearings begin. The aim is to confirm appointees and have them sworn in on January 20, with previews of the new administration’s program.
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Washington
Alexander Wiley JR
Wis
Eisen-hower
Senate
Clest Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Eisenhower High Command
New York
Wiley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
John Foster Dulles
Tottscay
Hritay
Dulles
Moniberas
Home Fire Kills Six in Erie Family Tragedy
In Erie Pennsylvania a two story farm home burned yesterday. The blaze killed George Thompson 23 his wife Alice 22 and their children Rita 5 Marthe 4 Charles 2 and Charlene 9 months. Five others escaped from the first floor as the fire spread to the basement.
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Erie
George Thompson
Alice
Rita
Marthe
Charles
Charlene
Security reforms and war materiel policy under Senate scrutiny
The Senate Armed Services Committee plan to quiz Secretary Charles E. Wilson and aides over State Department security, Western European rearmament, and European integration. Attention focuses on Wilson's post GM links and Deputy Robert M. Kyes, with questions on stock holdings and possible conflicts.
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State Department
United Nations Secretariat
Eureope
Senate Armed Services Committee
Dee Dense
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Department
Wilson
General Motors Corp
Richard B. Russell
Armed Services Committee
Robert M. Kyes
Russell
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