MacArthur Answers Brereton Criticism Of Philippine Losses
In Tokyo on September 2 General MacArthur rebutted Lt General Brereton’s charges about Philippine losses. He said U S forces were hopelessly outnumbered and inadequately equipped, overwhelmed by a superior enemy. Brereton’s diary claims he sought permission to attack Formosa and that a small B 17 force was destroyed on the ground near Manila.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
U. S
Manila
Philippines
Lewis H. Brore
Philippine ‘Air Force
Brereton
Richard K. Sutherland
Bytaff
Formosa
Philipppines
Pack Field
Mana
Anti Nazi Honored At Nuernberg
G K Hodenfield reports Dr Robert M W Kempner, American prosecutor on Justice Robert H Jackson's staff, named Honorary Senator of the Congress of Nazi Prosecutes by Nuernberg. The German-born Kempner, now in Landsdowne PA, fled to the U S in 1939 after expulsion and concentration camp confinement for urging Hitler prosecution in 1933. Mayor Hans Levier praised a non Nazi Germany welcoming his return to aid punishing Nazi crimes.
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G. K
Hodenfield Nuerneberg
Robert M. W. Kempner
Robert H. Jackson
Nuernberg
Congress of Nazi
Kempner
Landsdowne
United States
Hitler
Hans Levier
Kampner
Germany
MacArthur defends Brereton amid Formosa attack claims
General MacArthur testified that American fliers could not have attacked Formosa before Japanese bombers struck the Philippines on the war’s first day. He said Brereton never recommended such an attack and expressed no blame for Brereton or his command. He noted US forces were overrun as reinforcements arrived too late.
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MacArthur
Formosa
Bereton
Brereton
Mac‘Arthur
H. H. Arnold
Philippines
Kempner
Clark Field
Manila
Thelin
United States
Tme
U. S
U. S. ‘Defense Forces
wartime lecturer aided Nazi trials and anti Nazi radio launched
During the war he served as a special lecturer at several American universities, assisted the government in Nazi propagandist and spy trials, and pioneered the first anti Nazi German language radio program for German speakers in the United States.
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Uuneiay Wepei
United States
Indiana Resumes Homecoming At State Teachers College
Indiana State Teachers College resumes its annual homecoming on October 19 inviting alumni and former staff especially veterans. The day features a football game against Fairmont West Virginia, dances in Recreation Hall and the gym, with visitors asked to register on arrival and obtain dinner tickets at the administration desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers College
Wowho
Indiana
Jana
Fairmont
W. Va
Fierce Fight Develops For Chinese City
Peiping dispatch says government troops push toward Kalgan and clash with Communist defenders at Hwailai a key outpost 80 miles from Kalgan. Hsin Sheng Pao reports intense fighting with few details amid a Kalgan operation blackout. A second government force moved west across Jehal to sever the Communist retreat toward Tolun.
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Peiping
Kalgan
Hwailal
Tu Li-Ming
Hsin Sheng Pao
Hwailai
Peiping-Suiyuan
Tolun
Social Welfare
Jehal
Power Supply At Danger In Crippled City
City faces a power shortage as coal supply constraints threaten Duquesne Light. Mayor Lawrence convened talks after a late night session failed to yield a deal. Union seeks 20 percent raises. company offers five percent and arbitration rejected. Street lights stay on as citizens conserve power amid widespread disruption. Streetcar operators strike on two hour notice. motormen returned to work later to avoid personnel danger, with details unclear.
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Independent
Association of Employes
Duquesne Light Company
David L. Lawrence
Bulding
Duquesne
Allegheny
Beaver
John Burke
Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes
Division 85
Remove Ban On Morse Meat Sale
New York explores horse meat sales to cope with meat shortages and rising prices. Health officials plan to issue licenses to sell horse meat in New York City with discussions underway between Fred A. Joseph of Whirlaway Meat Company and the city Department of Health.
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New York
New York City
Pasar Fiorella H. LaGuardia
Israel Weinstein
Fred A. Joseph
Whirlaway Meat Company
Newark
N. J
Department of Health
Japs Thwart Ex POW Reunion Plan In Japan
In Miyanoshita Japan 30 former American prisoners planned a reunion with Col H Stubbs host and testifier at war crimes trials. A banquet at Fujiya Hotel offered steak lobster and Mount Fuji ice sculpture, but only Stubbs and three others joined reporters. The rest reached another hotel after the wrong road left them delayed in the mountains.
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Miyanoshita
Japan
Philippines
Col. H. Stubbs
Peach Bottom
MacArthur
Bataan
Stubbs
Fujiya Hotel
Tokyo
Mount Fuji
Barbara Brines
Russell
Santo Tomas
Manila
Army Aims Quick 300000 War Draftees Discharge
Washington Sept 27 AP The Army moves to speed discharge for about 300000 wartime draftees still in uniform to cut costs and boost efficiency. No change to draft quotas or volunteer drives. many on regular enlistments to finish within six months to three years. Non regulars in U S or overseas near eligibility to leave will be discharged or relieved with minimal delay. student recruits may be released swiftly.
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Washington
Army
War Department
United States
Report Engagement Of Churchill's Daughter To Prince
In Brussels on September 27 a royal spokesman would not confirm or deny rumors that Prince Charles of Belgium is engaged to Mary Churchill, Winston Churchill's daughter. The spokesman said such reports have circulated before and the prince maintains a policy of neither confirming nor denying them. Churchill and Mary have been guests of the prince at the Chateau of Ciergnon in the Ardennes, a private visit noted by officials.
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Brussels
Prince Charles
Belgium
Winston Churchill
Mary
Churchill
Ciergnon
Ardennes
Local GI Takes Ordnance Course
General E. L. Ford announces Pvt. William EB Lantz graduation from the Ordnance General Supply course at Heidenheim. Before service he worked as a parts clerk for GMC Truck Co. He is now with B Troop 11th Coast, Sydn. 1st Coast Regt, APO 171, automotive shop. Parents reside in Indiana RD.
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E. L. Ford
Ordnance
Frankfurt
Germany
William EB. Lantz
Ordnance General
Heidenheim
Ordnance Technical Training Center
Lantz
GMC Truck Co
1Lth
Sydn
APO
Indiana
R, D
CPA To Hold Control On Construction
Washington Sept 27 The battle over control of non housing construction ends with Housing Expeditor Wilson Wyatt prevailing over John B D Small Civilian Production Administrator. Reconversion Director Steelman affirms CPA authority to manage material priority and allocation. CPA life extended to March 31. Wyatt to enforce limits with funds and field force support. Small resists.
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Swashington
Wilson Wyatt
John BD. Small
John R. Steelman
CPA
Wyatt
National Housing Agency
Small
NHA
Steelman
Eoonman
Indians Peeved by Uncle Sam Dirty Deal on Indian Day
Polson Montana September 27 Indians celebrate American Indian day but anger runs high over government promises. Salish leader Stephen Davers says tribes now fear losing land to Garrison Dam flooding, fault government aid and loans, and discriminatory policies. Indians seek equal rights and timely compensation.
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Garrison Dam
North Dakota
Assiniboines
Fort Berthold
Enthusiastic Parents Back Cub Scout Movement Here
A Thaddeus Stephens School meeting led by Joseph R. Reschini mobilized parents and sponsors for a William Penn Council Cubbing program. Attendees named future Den Mothers and Pen Dads, with a next organization meet set for Thursday October 3 at 7 30 p m in the Demonstration Room of the Laboratory School. Brazil ranks fourth globally in size. Venezuela is the second largest oil producer.
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Thaddeus Stephens
Joseph R. Reschini
Organization 1
Central District
Ing
Floyd Ranelisin
James Swartz
Earl Hewitt, Jr
Kipp
Dale Miller
Frank Marshall
Lambert Joseph
Merle Cravener
Floyd Rankin
Murray Buterbaugh
Duane Jones
T. P. Kirby
Dave Lewis
Michael Prato
Blaine Wetzel
James Thompson
Ed. Philips
den Mothers
Byron Frick
Jane Walls
Richard Morganti
A. J. Stahura
Farl Gardner
Orval Kipp
L. D. Kimmel
S. F. Marshall
Paul E. Nealjor
W. d. Moregu
N. Blaine Wetzel
Jd. Murray Buterbaugh
William S. Steiner
Joe Nudge
Charles Frederick
James C. Thompson
William Latimer
Hiner
T. & Kirby
F. Philips
David N. Lewis
J. Murray But
Expaugh
M. E. Cravener
Merle E. Cravener
Albert W Byrne
Cloyd Hinderliter
H. B. Jones
Kenneth Sink
Bind Girl Sees Ana in CHICAGO
Bette Goudy a 14 year old blind farm girl regained sight after a cornea transplant from a stillborn baby by Dr. Richard Perritt at Wesley Memorial Hospital. Bandages off she could see hand movements colors with brain eye adaptation to come. Parents Edmund and wife brought her from Artesian South Dakota and celebrate the successful operation.
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Chicago
Bette Goudy
Bette
Richard Perritt
Edmund Goudy
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Goudy
Artesian
S. D
No Photos at Nazi War Crimes Sentencing
The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg ruled no photographs will be taken at the sentencing of Nazi war crimes defendants next week. The court will be cleared of photographers and cameras, and an official photographer’s documentary pictures were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mernberg
Germany
International Military Tribunal
Brown graduates from Army Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Pvt. William H. Brown of Livermore R.C. has completed the Ordnance School course at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, specializing in wheel vehicle mechanics. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brown of the same address.
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William H. Brown
Livermore R.C
Ordnance School
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Pvt. Brown
Robert A. Brown
Ormandy Backs South American Music Strike
Philadelphia conductor Eugene Ormandy praised the Argentine music strike saying first-rate musicians are underpaid while living costs soar. He noted his orchestra may tour South America next spring and credited the South American conductor Ernesto Da Quasada with inviting the tour.
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Philadelphia
Eugene Ormandy
Philadelphia Orchestra
South America
Buenos Aires
Ormandy
Ernesto da Quesada
Bloody Movie Tieup Escalates Wildcat Strike in Hollywood
Hollywood reports the movie strike entering a second day with CSU leader Herbert Sorrell warning of possible deaths but vowing resistance. Police jailed 12 pickets as Warner Brothers seeks restraining order limiting pickets to 50 near the plant. eight at the main gate and four at other entrances. Production at MGM and Warners temporarily halted as CSU targets these studios accusing them of anti union behavior.
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Hollywood
Herbert K. Sorrall
Sorrell
Warner Brothers Studio
CSU
International Alliance of
MGM
Warners
Wace Captain Concludes Loot Defense in Frankfurt Trial
In Frankfurt, former War Captain Kathe Nash Durant rests her defense in a trial over complicity in stealing $1.8 million in Hesse family jewels from Kronberg Castle. She testifies briefly on a companion charge of absence without leave. defense cites lax Army accounting and missing inventories. Witnesses say items vanished from the castle club and dining rooms, with Durant alleged to have authority to transfer property.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Kathereen Nash Durant
Kronberg Castle
Mra
Durant
Maj
R. Q. Brown
Castle Club
Wac
Joseph Hartley
Market movers list names major U S stocks
A sweeping list outlines noon stock quotations with numerous firm names across industries. It includes Anaconda Copco Atch T and IP Ad Refining Bethlehem Steel Boeing Borden Budd Case Chrysler General Motors General Electric General Foods International Harvester International Telephone & Telegraph Lehigh Valley Coal Lehigh Valley RR Libby McNeill Libby Warner E soap and many others reflecting a wide trading slate.
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al Chem & Dye Am
Rad & St. S Am Smelt & R Am
Tel & Tel Am
Anaconda Cop
Atcht&ip
Ad Refining
Bald Locoalt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs Mfg
Budd Co
Case
Jt) Co
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Column & el Com Solvents
Cons Edison
Curtiss-Wright del Lack & West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak el Auto-Lite ' Erie RR
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gen
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder M Winois Central Int Harvester
Int
Tel & Tel
Kennecott
Lehigh Port
Lehigh Val Coal
Val RR
Libby McN & L
Loew's Inc
Montgem
Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow & Lt N
Y Central RR
North Ameria Northren Pac
Packard Motor Param Pictures Panney
Penn RR
NJ Pullman Pure Oil
Raisia Corp
Reading Co
Repab Steel Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Sperry Corp
Stand Brands Ltd
G & E Pf
Cal Stand Oil
Ind Stand Oil NJ Studebaker Corp Sutherland Pap Swift & Co
Texas Co
United Aircraft
United Gas Imp US Smelt
A&m
U.S. Steel
Warner Bros Plct
West UN Tel A
Woolworth
Sh & T
Obituaries for Marie Craighead and Marguerite Williams
Two Indiana and Pittsburgh area obituaries note the deaths of Marie Craighead of 366 St. Graham Street Pittsburgh on Sept. 27 at Magee Hospital after illness and Marguerite Roadarmel Williams of 520 Washington Street Indiana on Sept. 26 after several months illness. Marie Craighead, born Sept. 7, 1870 in Elders Ridge, was a Wilson College graduate and longtime Ellis School teacher, survived by three nephews and one niece, with services in Robinson Funeral Home Indiana Sept. 29. Marguerite Williams, born Sept. 4, 1916 in Indiana, wife of Lisle E. Williams, mother of Lisley Jr. and Nancy Jean, survived by four brothers and three sisters. services planned Sept. 30 in Robinson Funeral Home Indiana, interment Greenwood cemetery.
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Marie Craighead
St. Graham Street
Pittsburgh
Magee Hospital
Lemuel Judson
Sarah Elder Craighead
Elders Ridge
Miss Craighead
Wilson College
Ellis School For Girls
Robinson Funeral Home
Indiana
Harry Burton Boyd
Greenwood Cemetery
Marguerite Roadarmel Williams
Washington Street
Ben
Benjamin
Iran
Georgetta Richard Rondarmel
Lisle E. Williams
Lisley, Jr
Nancy Jean
Herbert Road
Armel
Raymond
Oil City
Harold
Teddy
Army
Camp Hood
Texas
Ethel Jennings
Eleanor Vail
Butler
Virginia Cummins
Germany
U. S.army
Indiana Episcopal Church
Robinson Funeral
Raymond D. Custer
Red Navy Air Arm Started By Our Navy
The New York Journal American reported the United States Navy trained and equipped the foundation of what became the Red Navy's air arm. Beginning in April 1944 at Elizabeth City North Carolina, the U S Navy supplied 15 long range bomber squadrons to Russia by war’s end in a $100 million program named Project Zebra. Vice Admiral P N L Bellinger supervised the effort with Fleet Air Wing 5 providing parts. Russian speakers were reassigned from Atlantic anti-submarine duty to Elizabeth City. The first Norden bombsight equipped bomber left for Russia on October 31 1944. Guatemala stands as Central America’s chief commercial nation.
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New York
New York Journal-American
United States Navy
Soviet Russia
Journal-American
U. S. Navy
Elizabeth City
N. C
United States
Russia
Red Army
U. S
Loran
Norden
Atlantic
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Witson Brothers
Jacquerd
Wilson Brothers
Moorhead
Crippled City
Russell Baines
Associated Press
P.S
Prince
Gazette Classified Ads
Sea Story
Hamilton
Gazette
Uncle Sam
Sam
Indian Claims Commission
America
Brazil
Venezuela
Bind Girl
Ana
Wace
Weather Report
Red Navy Air Arm
Our
Navy
Guatemala
Central America
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