Hirohito’s Descent From the Throne May Break Spell
AP foreign affairs writer DeWitt MacKenzie reports that Hirohito’s meeting with General MacArthur signals a potential shift in Japan’s political culture. The article notes the emperor’s abdication prospects, Allied occupation progress, and hopes for moving Japan toward a popular form of government while maintaining spiritual authority.
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MacArthur
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Eisenhower
Hope Star Editorial Looks at Occupation Policy and Denazification
The piece argues occupation policy aims for lasting peace and swift removal of Nazi influence. Eisenhower acts in Bavaria to end Nazi involvement, with Patton summoned for a pivotal report. Allied edicts target Nazi and militarist structures while MacArthur reorganizes Japan to reduce old government ties.
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George S. Patton
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Strange Case Continued from Page One
A shell shocked soldier confessed to killing a young couple by the shore after escaping a hospital at night. He repeated I did it and said he would have to pay somehow for the murders.
Emperor Hirohito Sees Embassy Tour in Tokyo
The Japanese emperor rode in a five car convoy to the Japanese embassy with American guards enforcing a two block no loitering rule while correspondents followed on foot. Hirohito, wearing a top hat, acknowledged soldiers and met MacArthur from a spacious embassy living room.
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Tokyo
Spoksman
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Frontline Nurse Murder Mystery Ends in Tragic Suicide
A shell shocked sailor, accused of killing a nurse, is driven to hang himself after doctors and nurses doubt his tale. The real murderers are later caught, but too late to save him, as the frontline crime becomes a wartime tragedy.
Senate Let Continued from Page One
Senate talks on unemployment benefits stall as strikes influence committee timing. Democrats show support but internal opposition blocks extending federal aid beyond 26 weeks while calls grow to cover federal employees and migrant workers.
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Senate
Nations Seek World Authority to Control A Bomb
The article argues that only a world authority can exercise complete control over atomic materials and their use, asserting multiple nations can duplicate progress within years. It also notes an Oak Ridge ceremony awarding the FE unit with attendees including Paterson Forrestal Groves Somervell Bush.
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Secretary of War
Robert Patterson
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James Forrestal
Leslie R. Groves
Breham Somervell
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Office of Scientific Development
U S Labor Turmoil Climbs Across Nation
The AFL strike disrupts lumber in Oregon to northern California amid wage demands of 30 percent and a flat 25 cent hike at mills. CIO bodies push for faster settlements while Chrysler GM Ford wage talks delay. Coal and oil disputes escalate with mine and refinery actions nationwide.
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Philip Murray
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Uaw-Cio
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West Virginia
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corp
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Lancaster
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Kentucky
WLB
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Clinton Engineer Works
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Market Report from St Louis Livestock Market
National Stockyards Illinois September 27 buyers showed steady tone for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs 2500 head active mostly steady with barrows and gilts around 14.70 sows 13.95 feeder pigs under 140 pounds 16.50 breeding gilts 170-170 pounds down to 15.75 cattle 4500 with steers mixed good to choice up to 16.25 cows 8.75 to 11.50, bulls 12.00 to 16.25. slaughter options 16.00 to 17.90 for steers and 8.50 to 17.50 for heifers. Sheep 2500 with lambs steady to firm. spring lambs 14.00 to 14.35, medium to good 12.25 to 13.25, ewes 5.00 to 6.00.
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Chicago market report shows steady butter and eggs
Butter receipts reach 338 216 with no change in market. Eggs receipts 9 218 and firm. Standards 36 to 37 1 2. Current receipts 34 to 36. Dirties 25 to 27 1 2. Checks 25 to 27. Live poultry unsettled. fowl steady. Chickens firm with receipts of 25 trucks and 2 cars. Roasters 20 to 27. Fryers 20 to 27. Broilers 20 to 27. Leghorn fryers 20 to 23. Leghorn broilers 20 to 21. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Frost Threat Triggers Wheat and Corn Rally in Chicago
Frost anxiety in the Midwest lifts grains as traders cover shorts. Wheat gains 3.8 to 8 cents, December price at 1.73 to 1.72 7-8, corn up 1.2 to 1.8 cents, December 1.17, oats 1 to 1.8 cents higher December 64 3-8 to 1-2, rye 0.25 to 3 cents higher December 1.52 1-4 to 1-8, barley 0.75 to 0.9 cents higher December 1.10.
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Chicago
Cotton futures end narrow trading as October liquidation grows
New York cotton futures drifted in a quiet session with prices moving within a limited range. New Orleans selling and hedging were offset by mill and local buying, with four additional notices prompting October liquidation. Traders awaited labor situation clarity at textile mills and foreign credit developments for U S cotton purchases. Late quotes showed Oct 22.58, Dec 22.82, Mch 22.75, with declines of 10 cents to 10 cents high.
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New York
New Orleans
Patterson Sworn in as the New Secretary of War
Robert P. Patterson was sworn in as secretary of war succeeding Henry Stimson. The ceremony in Washington was attended by cabinet members and military officers. Patterson’s family, including wife Mrs Patterson and eight year old Virginia, were present.
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Henry L. Stimson
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals
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