Appendectomy by Jap Surgeon During War Prisoner Tale
A newly liberated American prisoner of war recalls an appendectomy without anesthesia performed by a Japanese surgeon in a Hokkaido camp. The surgeon refused pain relief while three inmates restrained the patient. No complications, an American medic later affirmed the surgeon’s competence.
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Formosa
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Karachi
India
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N. Y
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Okanogan
Wash
Gregory Boyington
New York
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Truman Restates Roosevelt Economic Bill of Rights
President Truman in his first postwar address to Congress anchors his home front program to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Economic Bill of Rights. He reiterates the aim for a job, a decent home, medical care, protection from poverty, age and illness, education, and security.
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France seeks Ruhr regionalization and Rhineland autonomy
In the London Big Five talks France presses for internationalization of Ruhr industries and severing the Rhineland from Germany with the Rhine as a defense line, plus creation of an autonomous state there. Seoul's 1949 population is cited as 935000. Industry noted includes silk, paper, mats, and fans.
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Ohio girl has man arrested for hugging her
A concise item notes an Ohio girl prompted police to arrest a man after he hugged her, illustrating a case where unwanted affection led to legal action. The snippet also contains satirical comments on charity, city planning, songs, and winter meals.
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Ohio
Thoughtful quotes on belief and judgment
A compact pair of aphorisms reflecting on belief and judgment. The first quotes John about not judging others to save the world, while the second notes that ardent wishes lead to belief, attributed to Young.
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John
Committee To Visit Pearl Harbor In War Investigation
A Senate House committee plans trips to Pearl Harbor Hawaii to study the attack that drew the United States into war. Chairman Barkley says hearings may occur there and witnesses who cannot travel to Washington will be heard on site. The objective is to map the harbor layout and defense preparations.
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Eddie Cantor Turns Serious In Spotlight Of Humor
Hollywood by Bob Thomas notes Eddie Cantor, famed for laughs, appears more the business man as interview reveals a serious side. Cantor’s Beverly Hills home reflects refined taste while he dressing with aide Maurice near him. He marks 34 years in the business this month.
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Beverly Hills
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Big Future for South in Industry
Chattanooga Tenn Sept 25 The South with its resources and accelerated industries has made a notable contribution to victory in which southern newspapers have played no small part Charles P Manship president and publisher of the Baton Rouge State Times and Advocate declares in a statement in the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association bulletin He is chairman of the SNPA board Our newspapers of the South sense the call to leadership in industrial reconversion and expansion The South will be stronger financially with blooming fields and busy factories ready to carry forward into the postwar years
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Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Bulletin
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Properly repay hospitality with a fully planned picnic
The guidance advises hosting a return of hospitality by arranging and supplying all food yourself. It suggests avoiding asking the other person to contribute or plan. The emphasis is on informal yet complete hosting to reciprocate the dinner invitation.
Decision on shoe rationing next week in Washington
The War Production Board leather bureau recommends ending rationing October 1 but the Office of Civilian Requirements and OPA favor awaiting September production figures. They fear data may suggest continuing rationing to October 15 or November 1. Output is expected near 30 million pairs monthly by month end. WPB Chair J A Krug will decide.
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Leather Bureau
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Office of Civilian Requirements
J. A. Krug
We, the Women We, the Women
Ruth Millett discusses American servicemen and foreign women in a publicity piece. She notes perceptions of poise and beauty among English Dutch Australian and Italian women and questions ongoing comparisons. Millett argues home life and domestic virtues will prevail once servicemen return.
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AAI
Air Force
England
Lowering of Farm to Market Road Standards Call
A committee of the Arkansas County Judges Association will leave Little Rock October 7 to confer with President Truman in Washington about lowering postwar farm to market road standards. The judges say roads can be built 25 percent cheaper if some federal requirements are removed from highway legislation. Craighead County Judge H C Freeze will head the delegation.
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Hearing Set on Appeal From L A Fraternity Ban
Plea over school ban on secret fraternities and sororities in Little Rock is set for an injunction hearing in Pulaski chancery court. Parents of seven pupils argue against the ban. defendants had not filed an answer on a demurrer.
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Little Rock High School
Allies Crack Down on Nazi Tradition
Berlin reports the Allied Control Council imposes an unlimited occupation and a 4000 word codification of rules for Germany. Proclamation No. 2 authorizes reparations seizures confiscations territorial demands and other measures guiding wartime occupation. The move signals a severe, comprehensive framework for postwar rule and accountability.
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Salvage campaigns urged as flood of goods looms
Edwin S. Friendly urges continued public support for local salvage drives to supply waste paper for packaging and shipping new goods. He notes Lend-Lease costs were a wartime burden to be repaid, calling for broader backing of postwar recovery efforts. Co operatives financed by REA to aid community canning and electrification drafted by Wickard. Nearly 200 Ohio schoolchildren were killed in traffic accidents last year.
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Claude R. Wickard
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Rain Fails to Aid Arkansas Cotton Crop
Little Rock September 25 Farmers in Pulaski County report heavy rainfall hampering the cotton crop. County Agent Stanley D. Carpenter says cool wet weather delays boll opening, causing abnormal stalk growth and rotting bolls on new growth, threatening picking.
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Pulaski County
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Truman Signs Act To Return Nation To Standard Time
President Truman signed legislation returning the country to standard time effective at 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Clocks must be turned back one hour to end daylight saving or war time.
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Truman
Arkansas Board votes to retire $175000 nonhighway debt early
Little Rock reports the Arkansas State Board of Fiscal Control advanced the retirement of $175000 in nonhighway obligations. Bonds bought at $224245 including premium and accrued interest save $18324 in interest, with $225000 available for early retirement. The move supports Governor Laney’s four year goal. The board also heard claims and disallowed a $200 liquor license refund from Fletcher Clio of Texarkana.
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President Truman to Receive Honorary Degree Nov 15
President Truman will travel to Liberty Missouri November 15 to accept the Doctor of Law degree from William Jewell College. Plans for the trip include a possible flight from Washington and nearby events tied to his November schedule.
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