Occupation continues with Japan censorship and moves
MacArthur announces 100 percent censorship as Japanese newsrooms are purged and Tokyo Yokohama stations are placed under strict control. Allied forces set rapid occupation steps for Kyushu Shikoku and Osaka Kyoto area with dates from Sept 22 to Oct 27.
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Expect City Folk To Move Into Suburbs
Population experts foretell more city workers living in rural or village settings after the war. War veterans and industrial savings may boost home purchases, with part time farming near towns growing as land becomes available. Rural electrification and better bus service aid suburban move.
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Discharge petition to end wartime inductions gains backing
Republicans push a discharge petition to force a floor vote on halting inductions and granting immediate discharge for any service member who is a prisoner of war or has served two years. Nebraskan A L Miller says 218 signatures will be secured, with Democrats and Republicans ready to sign. May reluctant but not ruling out hearings.
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Freshmen Hit UW Madison as 96th Year Opens
About 2,200 freshmen expected to enroll at the University of Wisconsin as the 96th year begins with registration on Monday and Tuesday. Total enrollment projected around 8,000 with roughly 500 veterans entering under the GI Bill. Veterans receive tuition paid up to 500 annually plus monthly stipends.
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Republicans weigh FEPC fight in new committee battle
Washington observers expect the GOP to influence the outcome of a proposed permanent fair employment practices committee as party divisions surface with southern Republicans opposing FEPC and Democrats split. Meanwhile a 1944 U S consumption figure notes 7.2 trillion doughnuts eaten.
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Faraday Discovers Dynamo Principle
English chemist Michael Faraday identifies the dynamo principle in early electrical science, laying foundational work for electromagnetic induction and electric current generation.
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Trade Parley Ahead
United Nations conference may outline an international long term trade program based on unrestricted trade among nations lower tariffs and reciprocal agreements. U S officials say Britain and the United States negotiations may mark the start of a new world trade policy.
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U. S
Britain
Constantine Makes Christianity the Empire's Official Religion
Christianity became the official state religion under Emperor Constantine the Great after about 250 years of persecution, marking a turning point in the Roman Empire's religious policy.
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Constantine the Great
Raids Planned by Japanese From Chitose Airfield
American reports say Japan planned one way bombing raids against U S cities from a large Chitose airfield in Hokkaido. Four engined bombers nearly size of the B 29 were to be built at Yokohama with an 8400 foot main strip. Planes could reach New York Detroit and Chicago in one flight.
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Just Call Him Tony in Nogales Birth Reveal
In Nogales Arizona this week Tony Papatheodorokoumountourogiana kopoulos Jr. was born to Mr and Mrs Papa theodorokoumountourogianako poulos Sr The parents joke about the boy’s extraordinarily long name and its future challenges.
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Attorney Puhr Sues Press Publishing for 50000
Milwaukee report says E H Puhr acting municipal judge at Sheboygan filed a 50000 damage suit in circuit court here. He alleges an article and photograph on the front page of the Sheboygan Press dated Sept 23 1943 contained editorial comment on a fish net case heard in Puhr's court.
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It Happened in India Auction Bridge Origin
Three English members of the Indian civil service created a three handed form of bridge after struggling to find a fourth player. They devised bidding for the declaration to play.
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India
Indian Civil Service
Not Too Much Light in Aging Eyes
A medical note explains that older men receive less light due to pupils admitting only slightly more than half as much light as those of younger men. The comparison highlights how age reduces visible brightness and may affect vision.
Gatling Saw War Change Through His Portable Gun
Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling machine gun, argued his design would shorten battles and reduce casualties by speeding warfare and lowering overall human suffering.
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Strikes Continue Over Wages at General Motors
George F. Addes announces readiness to use reserve funds and union assets to push for higher wages. Walter Reuther urges negotiated settlement, hoping to avoid a strike under the Smith Connally act, amid no counter offer from General Motors.
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Suzuki claims there was no plot to assassinate Kudo
Suzuki denied a plotted assassination against Koicho Kudo and said the idea was unlikely. He described himself as opposed to war with the United States since 1918 and recalled conversations with Hirohito about a possible negotiated peace. He noted Diet disagreements as late as June and claimed he acted on his own initiative, with Russia ignoring the peace overture and declaring war.
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Imperial Household
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Russia
Looming labor conference risks failure without broad unity
Washington sources warn the upcoming labor management conference may fail unless a uniform plan is formed by all groups. They urge inclusion of John L. Lewis of the Independent United Mine Workers and suggest CIO and AFL participation, while railroad brotherhoods rely on their own procedures and show limited interest.
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Gambling on Tulips Sparks 1636 Dutch Proclamation
A historical note explains how tulip futures fueled a speculative bubble in the Netherlands, leading the states of Holland to issue a proclamation to end the wild trading in 1636 and curb the financial ruin caused by the craze.
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University of Wisconsin Equalizes Fees and V-12 Changes
President Edwin B. Fred announced fee parity across resident and extension classes under the 1945 mandate. State students pay 6 per credit up to 48 per semester, non-residents 18 per credit up to 148. The navy cancelled V-12 medical training as of Feb 9 1946 and will start NROTC in November with V-12 engineering folded into it.
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Wis
Edwin B. Fred
University of Wisconsin
Fred
Navy
Plan to Tighten Vets Agency Contact and Claims Handling
Washington officials said the Veterans Administration will place more authority in 13 new regional offices to speed insurance inquiries and death claims. A VA spokesman noted branch offices can process dozens of claims daily, avoiding central bottlenecks.
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Washington
Veteran Administration
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