Blonde Soldier Marries After Want Ad Search
Pvt. Clifford Poehling, 34, a former highway patrolman and POW, wed 23-year-old Marie Nassey in Chicago after she answered his wife-for-sale advertisement. The couple plan a July 14 ceremony at the bride’s home and a future in La Crosse after his 90-day furlough.
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Pvt
Clifford Poehling
Chicago
Marie Nassey
Poehling
la Crosse
France
Nassey
Associated Press
Secretary Anderson warns on food shortage and policy
New York secretary of agriculture Anderson urged clear public understanding of the food problem. He warned shortages stem from demand outpacing supply and said the nation must confront whether shortages come from nature or official negligence. He urged candid talk with the public and discussed possible subsidy elimination and surpluses.
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New York
Anderson
Advertising Federation of America
America
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Jon
Berlin authorities agree on governing points at first meeting
The four Berlin authority for governing points held its first meeting, agreeing unanimously on key issues. Commandant Alexander Rangetbatov, head of the occupation zone, presided as Col a Ge spoke about atmosphere and friendliness.
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Berlin
A Ge
Local Weather Forecast Says Mild Tonight
Tonight will be not very cool with mild temperatures. Thursday partly cloudy with showers and a high near 80 degrees.
Racehorse Transport Ban Emerges Amid Boxing Day Constraints
Washington reports the Defense Transportation Administration imposes a 5 p.m. limit restricting transport of race horses and show animals by rail and motor carriers. Racing becomes almost impossible except at existing tracks, signaling a second major setback for the sport after prior wartime bans and subsequent revival.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Tony
James F. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Byrnes
War Mobilizer
Germany
Mitscher Nomon arrives in Hillsboro Wisconsin for family visit
Rumor spread that Admiral Marc A. Mitscher and his wife reached his birthplace Hillsboro Wisconsin for a private family visit. Local committees plan a possible Thursday morning greeting and gift from residents while security limits access to the admiral's mother.
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Hillsboro
Wis
Marc A. Mitscher
Wisconsin
Pinch
Scott Carey
Platteville
Wisconsin State Guard
Walter S. Goodland
Mitscher
William R. Kenney
Marshfield
American Legion
Henry Lindeman
Viroqua
W. O. Shear
R. Richards
Fred Lemke
James Slama, Jr
Clifford Harrison Post
Dr. R. S. MacKechnie
John A. Cesnik
Howard Moon
Harry T. Jordan
D. C. MacLaughlin
W. B. Rundell
Edwin W. Shear
Oscar A. Mitscher
Citizen's Welcoming
R. S. MacKechnie
John Cesnik
Riverside Concert to Feature Audrey Jehlen Solo
Riverside concert program set for Wednesday at 8 p m in Riverside Park with vocal soloist Miss Audrey Jehlen. Band will present a varied program as listed on page 2.
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Riverside
Truman Speeds Toward Europe
President Truman travels aboard a two cruiser task force toward Europe for the Potsdam meeting with Churchill and Stalin. The White House describes the voyage as calm, with daily shipboard reports and a small, closely watched staff accompanying the president.
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Augusta
Truman
Berlin
Potsdam
Churchill
Stalin
Japan
Atlantic
Charter Foes Test Senate Hearing On UN Pact
Opposition witnesses including Agnes Waters Cecil Bray and J Paul Cotton argued against the United Nations charter as expansionist and dangerous. Chairman Connally voiced confidence that restrictive amendments would be defeated. Ely Culbertson urged a global arms limit with an international police force. In a separate action the House Veterans Committee rejected Rankin's $1 040 GI bill bonus proposal while approving streamlined loan procedures and expanded education benefits for veterans.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Tex
Agnes Waters
Washington, D. C
Blue Star
Cecil Bray
Arlington
Americans United, Inc
J. Paul Cotton
Cleveland
World Peace Forum
Senate
Ely Culbertson
House Veterans Committee
Rankin
D-Miss
Bomb Air Currents Flip B-29 In Flight Over Tinian
Incendiaries released by B-29s in Waka yama caused extreme updrafts that forced a bomber onto its back. Crewmates described floating gear and eerie near-misses as the plane regained control and returned to Tinian. Recon photos show heavy damage in Kofta Shimizu and Chiba from the July 7 raid.
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Tinian
Marianas Islands
Wakayama
Maj
Robert +7
Langlade
Houston
Tex
Langdale
Richard C. Baskett
Holton, Kans
Lieut
Louis Avrami
Atlantic City
N. J
Guam
21St Bomber Command
Kofta
Shimizu
Chiba
Thunderbolt Raiders Strike Kyushu Coastal Airfields
Tokyo radio reports 150 Thunderbolt and Mustang fighters hit air fields on the east coast and south of Kyushu, staying over targets two hours. The attack followed a major 1,000-plane raid by U S carrier task forces, with Tokyo claiming minimal damage and a wary expectation of follow-up raids and possible invasion moves.
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Japan
Tokyo Radio
U. S
Tokyo
Okinawa
Kyushu
Fleet Adm
FCC
Nimitz
Iwo Jima
Noes
Douglas MacArthur
Kobe
Sincheng
Rate Signs Ordered Placed In Taxicabs
City council orders rate signs installed in all taxicabs to display charges. Signs mounted on the ceiling above the back of the front seat so both passenger and driver can view the rates.
Truman's Pet Songs for Troops Aboard USO Tour
Bandleader Kay Kyser sought President Truman’s favorite tunes with Presidential Secretary Hassett to perform overseas. The list includes Pack Up Your Troubles and arias from Carmen Lucia Floradora and Mendelssohn Songs Without Words, aiming to boost troop morale.
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Hollywood
Kay Kyser
White House
Truman
D. Hassett
Carmen
Lucia
Floradora
Mendelssohn
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Oscar Mitscher
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Balikpapan Bay
Tribune
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Mare A. Mitscher
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