British Will Aid In Japan Occupation
A British Commonwealth force will join U S occupation duties in Japan within a week to share tasks and speed repatriation of American troops. General MacArthur welcomed units from Australia New Zealand India and the United Kingdom and said their presence will lessen American burden and broaden international cooperation. The force will operate in designated prefectures with U S retention of overall command. Australian General Northcott will lead the British Commonwealth Occupation Force with Air Force support from F M Bladen.
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Gwen Morgan
United Press
Washington
Japan
State Department
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Australia
New Zealand
India
United Kingdom
United States
MacArthur
Rashimwa
Ehye
Mure
Fukuyama
Wditien
Ut Gon
J. Northcott
BCOF
F. M. Bladen
Royal Australian Air Force
BOC
British Commonwealth
China
Tassia
RCC
Royal Sea
Williamson Eyes Governor Run Amid Uncertain Race
Oklahoma politics focus on Williamsons potential gubernatorial bid as he weighs candidacy amid reports of his possible appointment and moves within state government. The discussion centers on his prior service and the shifting roles of general counsel figures tied to the governor.
High School Band Concert Tonight
High School band and boys' band will perform a formal concert at the high school auditorium under Bob Malvors emeritus from Oklahoma A and M. Principal Lo Supers directs the program with selections from Airaeles and classical pieces. Tickets are required due to limited seating and may be obtained from Mr Suggs or band students.
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She High Schooal
Bob Malvovs
Oklahoma A
M. College
Vere Flardy Lo Supers
Hina Dir
Seleeth
Howeever
Suggs
China forms coalition government to end civil war
In Chungking on January 31 delegates from major parties agreed unanimously to establish a coalition interim government to rule until a new democratic constitution is adopted next spring. Five resolutions set the national assembly size and makeup, merge armies, reorganize government, and outline reconstruction.
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Chungking
China
People's Consultative Assembly
National Unity
National Assembly
Senate considers eight million loan aid to Britain
Washington reports legislative action on an 8 750 000 loan package to Britain with Senate and House members debating administration plans and potential foreign aid requests. Senator Burkley says full opportunities will be given to present views while President Truman’s stance remains under discussion. In a separate note, Philip Murray cautions that the steel strike may continue and labor will press for further talks through the CSO and United Steelworkers.
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Wasilington
Britain
Senate Lodiam i House
Truman
Burkley
D-Ky
Or Assurin
Seantoe Langer
Lisger
Ineasuvg
Washington
Fan
la Cio
Philip Murrau
Murray
CSO
United Steelworkers
Tag Sales Rush On Deadline Day
County Tag Agent Phil Gafford noted long lines at his office as the deadline neared for vehicle tags. He said last year 6 007 tags were issued before penalties, with 3 800 tags sold in 1915. this year is slightly short but could meet the prior figure by afternoon. failure to buy today adds a 10 cent daily penalty until March 3 when prices double.
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Phil Gafford
Gafford
Gallord
Chattanooga collects over 1000 garments in drive
Chattanooga reports more than 1000 garments, 200 pairs of shoes and bedding gathered in the Victory Clothing Collection. C W Kelley announces the total and thanks Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts of Chattanooga for participation. Committee members include C W Kelley F O Peters Jr and M D B Seetten.
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Victory
Chattanooga
C. W. Kelley
Kelley
Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts of Chattanooga
F. O. Peters, Jr
M. DB. Seetten
Boy Scout Troop 93
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Sue Silk
Soviet Iran talks to open immediately in dispute
Soviet Iran preliminary discussions will begin at once over Iranian claims that the Soviet interferes in northern Iran. UK readiness to accept UN Security Council decisions on Greece and Indonesia is noted as the council prepares to hear those cases.
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London
United Nations Security Council
Greece
Indonesia
Seyd Hassan Taizadeh
Iran
Andrej Vishinsky
Security Council
Russia
Hailett
Ruissiz
Lie Council
UNO
Taritish
General Assembly
Trygve Lic
Wreckage Sighting Ends Missing United Air Lines Plane Search
Aerial search teams sighted a long snow-blanketed gash on Elk Mountain in Wyoming, believed to be the United Air Lines transport that vanished with 21 aboard on a Seattle to New York flight. Search operations planned a round effort from Cheyenne as authorities withheld passenger names pending kin notifications.
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Denver
Hoanpe
United Air Lines
Elk Mountain
Laramie
Wyo
Frank Crigmon
Seattle
New York
Bix Mountain
Rockies
Penis
Crismon
Ubene Put
DAL
Cheyenne
Ie Mountain
Medicine Bow Range
Douglas Vansport
IZ Army
Pacific Coast
George A. Bender
Shel
Monab Twin Falls
Ida
Sinclair
Rhine
Kennedy Elected Bank Director
J and Kennedy at 129 Cherry has elected a new member to Security Basic and Trust Company board. R C Brown becomes cashier auditor with Wayne Lawler moving into his prior role. Kennedy and others like John Kennedy C F B Price Ray H Babbitt M Koehler C S Peagell and Mr English reelected for 1945 with English continuing as president and P B reelected vice president.
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J. & Kennedy
Cherry
Security Basic and ‘Trust Company
Fall Englist
Mr. Kennedy
R. C. Brown
C. H W. Hutter
Servicemen's Party At Masonic Service Center
Tonight at 8 o clock a servicemen party and their wives are invited to the Masonic Service Center at 415 South Mourth. Bert Sawyer, director, will preside as refreshments are served and attendees mingle.
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Masonic Service
Willy Bra
Ensley Ad Leave Front Page As Lawton Constitution Moves
Louis H. Ensley, longtime Lawton merchant, shifts his daily front page advert to page two after 23 years in the same spot. The change takes effect Friday February 1 as ads from Ensley and others are moved off the front to accommodate new layout.
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Lawton Constitution
Constitution
Louis H. Ensley
Ensley
Hia
Naval Officer Says War Warning Late
Vice Admiral P N L Bellinger told a Senate House committee that he learned of the November 27 1941 war warning days after the Pearl Harbor attack. He said information was limited and unclear to justify long range reconnaissance patrols. Admiral Rimmel took responsibility for not ordering distant searches.
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J. W. Davis
Washington
Naval Air Commander In
Hawaii
P. N. L. Bellinger
Senate-House
U. S
Japan
Honolulu* T
Bellinger
Pearl Harbor
Ehint
Pasifia
Rimmel
Penel Uurbar
Weal Marbor
Loba
Uospol
Belinger
Ued
Miss Pruitt Named Acting Chief Deputy in Comanche
2015 report notes Bertlin Pruitt appointed acting chief deputy for Comanche County in Oklahoma. Commissioners met Wednesday to name a temporary successor to the late T. Tarkington, county clerk, who died Saturday evening.
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Atiss Bertlin Pruitt
Comanche County
Comtoners
Wednysday
T. Tarkington
Vetes
Pat Brandan
Monk
Nelinge Whigf
Aecewsany
Behvid
New Salvation Army Officers Arrive in Lawton
Capt and Mrs Alfred Parker assume corps duties in Lawton succeeding Maj and Mrs Barnalves. They bring two children, Mormon nine and Gladys Ann four months, and come from Clinton after nearly three years there. Parker has 15 years in the Salvation Army with ten as a commissioned officer and vows to build up the community through youth and Christian outreach.
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Alfred ©. Parker
Lawton
Barnalves
Salvation Army
Miles
Parker
Clinton
Mormon
Gladys Ann
Purger
Dan
Thay
Olaham
Ge Dixie civ
Alabama
Goa
Florida
Gulf Division
Gulfport
Capl
Greater Lawton To View Application
The first application for financial aid by cooperative small industrials to Greater Lawton Inc will be considered Monday by the board of directors at 4 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office. President Texall English said the committee on framing application flanks will include Harry Miller Ted Warkentin and Roy Stafford.
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Gyrluawten, Inc
Harry Miller
Ted Warkentin
Roy Stafford
Layton
Logan Nance To Be In Walters Tonight
State Senator Logan of Taw ton and Jim Nance of Purcell will be special guests and speakers at a Walters Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting tonight. Local officials encourage attendance at the Walters event.
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Logan
Nance
Walters
Tawton
Jim Nance
Purcell
Walters Chamber of
Commere
Wage row deadlocks loom in GM CIO talks and strikes
Pressure mounts as price controls linger and wage disputes expand across steel, automotive and shipyard sectors. Ford faces closure risk amid steel shortage while GM UMWA talks stall. House moves toward anti strike legislation as nationwide labor unrest affects 1.5 million workers.
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Ford
Henry Foard
Pittsburgh
Hun
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