Knox Report and Morgan Shake UNRRA Fallout Across Strings
Congressional hearings reveal Hawaii's defenders warned of a second Pearl Harbor attack and called for more fighters and anti air guns. UNRRA chief Morgan is discharged after claiming Jewish groups plot mass migration to Palestine and refuses to resign, sparking protests.
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Knox
Morgan
UNRRA
Washington
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Krox
Roosevelt
Tue
Ferguson
R-Miel
Fram Navy
Harold 32
Stark
Nava
Ire
Roo Yell
London
Frederick TS. Morgan
Germany
Europe
Palestine
UNRIA
Tutrone
Denis
Isa Fn
Morginn
Sith Mtl
Jaden Simeon H. Riflstad
U. Pdms Vider
UNA
Hinglin
Mayytan
Biota
Isu
Ukci
Japanese General Homma Ordered Bataan Death March
Testimony at the war crimes trial alleges Lt Gen Masaharu Homma personally ordered the Bataan death march from 1942. A staff officer testified that the plan reflected Japanese beliefs about surrender and punishment. The officer linked Homma to the march route from Bataan to Camp O Donnell and implied broader responsibility.
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Manila
Masaharu Homma
Bataan
Camp O'Donnell
Homma
More Rain Due For State Tonight
County farmers expect more rainfall after a brief drizzle that only dropped about two tenths of an inch. Temperatures ranged from the mid 60s to near 80, with scattered showers forecast tonight across western to central portions of the state.
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Gth & A.m. Thursdy
U. 8
VePnTits
Ste Mage
Coluipi
City Administration Praised for Lawton Paving Progress
A chamber of commerce meeting commended Lawton's city administration for the widespread paving program and related improvements. The discussion noted 50 blocks paved, 60 neighborhoods improved, and the master paving plan advancing toward completion. Mayor Everett Glennes explained coordination challenges and the need for property deeds, while officials considered bond financing and future revenue implications.
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Charles Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Lawton
Chamber of Commerce
Milton Keating
Chamber
Everett
Eliy
Ater
MacArthur Orders Drastic Japan Government Purge
Tokyo reports General MacArthur issued sweeping directives to purge officials who aided wartime Japan. Premier Shidehara’s cabinet called an emergency session to discuss compliance with the purge. Kyodo notes most government members would be affected, with only Shidehara, Foreign Minister Shigeru Yoshida, and Justice Minister Chuzo Iwata exempt.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Shideharza
Kyodo
Wijaro Shidehara
Shigeru
Chuzo Iwata
Hewikiernert
I Tt
Progressive Party
Permits Granted For Additions To Houses
City permits issued for home improvements include M Meyworth to add a four foot bedroom to a frame house, M P Crabb to add a bathroom at 3408 Baldwin, and Carter Sign Co to hang a sign at the Wolverton hotel 312 South Fifth with an estimated cost of 125 dollars.
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Sumayriy
Oty
Simpue
Meyworth
M. P. Crabb
Baldwin
Carter Sign Co
Wolverton Hotel
South Fifth
War Council Disbands Here and Funds Donated to Mission
The Comanche County War Council, a wartime service group founded by 33 county citizens after Pearl Harbor, is disbanding. Ron Stephens announces funds will go to Max Williams to continue City Mission work, with county officials noting full county support and past funding used for clothing drives and local expenses.
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Sacre Turner
Conny Sudse
G. W. Morne
Lodisfor Qrial
Innocens Roe
Tn Shanating
James E. West
Smith and Wesson
Coluy
Ron Sullivan
D Wools
Homer
War Council
City Mission
Comanche County War Council
Pearl Harbor
Ron Stephens
Chaithaad
M Rana
Stepheny
Bennie Stepheny
Max. Williams
Penges
Nok Pratt
Stabe Wir Sonuies
Wuart Counci
Stephens
Washington Phone Operators Stage Sitdown Strike and Action Urged
President Truman urged the public to demand faster congressional action to reduce strikes and restore production. He warned time is running out on reconversion measures and criticized Congress for delays as the nation faces labor unrest across steel, electrical, meat packing, and other industries.
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U. S
Truman
Congress
Nation
Getiow
House
Mr. Truman
Mr. Teuman
Expr
Tueas
Qvumar
Aelion
George de Sont
Ethers D. Thoms
Duvil
United States
Six Are Hurt In Crash Near City
Six people were injured in a highway crash north of Kiwtanan, Indiana, when a car driven by Lincolin Aunquoe collided with a parked truck after another coach driver rear ended the Aunquoe vehicle. The injured were taken to Kiowa Undiin hospital with minor to serious injuries.
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Highway Patrol
Tigays
Ollehon City
Indiana
Kiwtanan U
Digi Department
Rod) Arthur
Lincolin Aunquoe
Rasper
Thanus
Shumate
Mletehor
Guy Thomason
Andro
Aunguse
WRS
Arthuse
Ianage Bo
Abor Tivn Viiglew
Kiowa Undiin Hospital
Mabel Aunquae
NOH
Archit Advaita Guaver Teltyes Dhosinia
Adtad
Aijweless
Monae Aalthy
Erly Abhabhiy
White House Pleased With Truman Address Reactions
The White House reported President Truman’s radio address drew a strong immediate reaction with more than 100 telegrams received. About 60 percent were favorable, and the rest mixed or unfavorable, reflecting a cross section from pro and anti groups. Plans call for the state of the union message to Congress on January 1 and the budget message on January 16.
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Washington
White House
Ross
State of the Union
Congress
I" Truman
Death notice confirms Thomas Alvin Davidson in Navy service
Mr and Mrs G L Davidson receive official word from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal confirming the death of their son Seaman Thomas Alvin Davidson aboard the USS Houston during the 1942 engagement. The Houston sustained heavy damage after enemy shells and torpedo hits, leaving Davidson presumed killed.
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G. L. Davidson
James Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
Thomas Alvin Davidson
S. Navy
Navy Department
Houston
Homas Alvin
Sitdown strike halts some phone operations in Chicago area
About 500 local and long distance operators staged a one hour sitdown today against supervisors at Lacties. Calls remained unanswered as operators stayed at switches but did not complete outgoing calls. Notices to callers indicated a strike was in progress and normal service was largely unaffected. Separately in Washington a national push by unions sought presidential action to avert a nationwide meat packing shutdown with a call to conference.
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Ees
Avevict
Columbia
Lacties
Negotiations Fail as US Telegraphs Warn of Walkouts
United Press reports talks between labor and management stalled with union leaders considering weekend shutdowns across major industries. Government panels weigh options as Western Electric and related plants prepare for possible nationwide walkouts affecting about 17,000 workers in New York and Western Electric facilities, while 40,000 members of the National Federation of Telephone Workers vote on joining the strike.
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Western Electric Co
New York
New Jersey
Western Electric
United Presa
Liber
Thsday
Wssenkiwi
U. S
Abtitens
Fulger J. Warren
Eifet
Cuneilision Aurerey Cold Tee
Arso
America
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Comanche County Farm-Market Road Projects Totals 22.7 Miles
Two Comanche county road projects totaling 22.7 miles are prepared for Public Roads Administration submission. Both projects, approved by the state highway department, divide mileage between the eastern and water districts and aim to form an all weather 25,000 mile county network.
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Comanche County
Public
State
Chiteman Pat Brandon
E. E. Stubblefield
Witnts
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