Vicksburg to mark Independence Day with Civil War pageant
June 23 1945 Vicksburg Miss plans a three day Independence Day observance led by Dwight Eisenhower. A Civil War pageant recreates the city’s siege and surrender to Union forces in 1863. Carnival events replace mourning drapes as residents welcome Gen Eisenhower.
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Courtroom routine during Tokyo crime trial noted
Report describes guards at the Tokyo courtroom during the trial as cameras and lunch boxes are checked. A Japanese policewoman retrieved a six month old baby after the session ended as spectators viewed the proceedings.
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Postal Life Accident Policy For Seniors Offered
Kansas City Postal Life & Casualty offers a new accident policy for ages 65 to 83 with benefits up to 500 for death, 100 monthly disability, 100 monthly hospital care, and surgical benefits. The cost is 1 cent a day. no money needed now for free inspection. Send name and beneficiary details to receive a policy for 16 days.
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Reds Pitcher Blackwell Delivers No Hit No Run Gem
NISA telephoto shows Ewell Blackwell of the Cincinnati Reds reading telegrams after a no hit no run game against the Boston Braves in Cincinnati. Blackwell had previously pitched four no hit no run games while in the Army.
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Bomb fragment tragedy tied to Pacific War jet bomb
Reports from Suva describe a 280 pound bomb found near Rotuma that exploded when disturbed by locals. Two native men and seven boys died as fragments were hurled into coconut trees. An ex-soldier warned the group before the device was moved toward the sea.
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Southwest Arkansas Teletype Circuit marks fifth anniversary
On June 19 1942 four southwest Arkansas newspapers established the first daily Teletypesetter Circuit in America delivering perforated tape by telegraph to run composing room and linotypes. Five years later the circuit doubled members to six with two more papers joining and added infrared ink dryers at The Star first in Arkansas. The Star now runs two telegraph receivers two automatic linotypes and a Teletype puncher. The system speeds production to about 6000 words per hour and lowers smudge with new draw sheets.
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Old Gems Regain Use in New Set
Alicia Hart reviews how old stones can renew value in modern jewelry. Small diamonds from retired pieces can center pins, bracelet charms, or monograms. keep from waste by resetting in sunbursts, brooches, or pendants to create a fresh, collectible look.
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Fragmentary Bomb Incident Description Recounted
A fragment describes a group near a missile where a man drew a dagger and claimed the metal looked like gold before a bomb exploded. One man survived long enough to tell the tale, with letters from Rotuma Island referencing the event.
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Blizzard Traps 70 Vacationers on Beartooth Pass
Yellowstone reports a weekend blizzard trapped 70 summer vacationists on Beartooth Pass Idaho to Montana. Three workers and drivers died from asphyxiation, nine children among 17 in a trailer perished, rescued over 24 hours by ex army ski patrol and National Park Service crews. Authorities credit calm behavior and minimal panic with survivors enduring extreme cold in thin clothing until aid arrived.
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Forrest City man pleads guilty in fatal knife slaying
Wil lie Lee Duke, 31, Negro, reiterated his guilty plea in a Forrest City courtroom to first degree murder in the May killing of Mrs. Ethel Boyd co owner of a local taxicab firm. The judge explained the plea allows trial with possible death or life terms or a second degree murder verdict with up to 21 years. Spectators packed the jammed courtroom as Duke faced trial under guard. The body was found May 22 beside a road two miles from Forrest City with a wrecked cab nearby. Sheriff West quoted Duke admitting the killing and attempted rape after hijacking the cab. Duke served in the Seabees and was recently declared sane.
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Emperor Hirohito Calls for Unity to End Japanese Crisis
Tokyo June 23 The emperor appealed for nationwide unity to overcome an unparalleled economic crisis and build a democracy founded nation of peace and culture. In his first Diet appearance under the new constitution he spoke calmly as a symbol of the state, urging cooperation and lawful governance rather than command. He wore a morning coat and striped trousers.
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Road officials shuffled in Arkansas
Litle Rock June 20 C C White district highway superintendent at Pine Bluff will become state maintenance engineer July 1 succeeding R B Winfrey resigned highway director J C Baker said yesterday H M McMurray will succeed White at Pine Bluff Baker said Missoula Mont June 20 A Canadian motorist reported his engine sputtering and gas station hoses had been switched and a 400 gallon underground storage tank had been filled with water
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Ubangis of Africa to join circus this autumn
New York fashion note reports Hulald Berry of Ringling Brothers saying Ubangis have given up public display in their clips. The circus invited Ubangis to join the show this autumn. It also notes a lice treatment using oil that clogs pores and suffocates pests.
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Park land row over Veterans Hospital split continues
Little Rock faces pressure to cede part of MacArthur Park for an $8,000,000 Veterans Administration hospital or lose the University Medical school. City Attorney T J Gentry says the city lacks authority to part with any park land. The Arkansas Board of Trustees urged a park transfer within two weeks, while LR officials stress the park is held under a 1892 act with conditions that keep it in the city. This issue follows a six hour hearing in Hot Springs and ongoing legal questions. Continued on Page Six.
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Footsy) Britt
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Standard Oil adopts all occasion distribution for gasoline
Chicago June 24 Standard Oil Company Indiana announced it will implement an all occasion distribution system for June July and August to allocate available gasoline fairly among customers. The total supplies will roughly match last year’s period, with 15 percent higher recent sales. Dealers may limit deliveries as independent businesses determine how to apportion the fuel. The plan addresses demand that cannot be fully met despite full pipeline and refinery use.
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