MacArthur to Hoist Flag in Tokyo Pearl Harbor Day Observance
Allied forces announce occupation of Japan will include 18 Army divisions plus air and naval units. General MacArthur plans to raise the Capitol flag in Tokyo as the assault enters the city, with about 7,000,000 Japanese disarmed and demobilized by mid October. The move signals a historic surrender followed by a staged entry of occupation forces and a new capital command in Yokohama.
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United Press
MacArthur
Yokohama
Alan
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Washington
Tokyo
Japan
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Home Islands
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At & A.m. Sop
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Y Panev
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Denen
Tongve
Imiy Sete
Bert
Dumping Of Rubbish Megal Warns Minton
A local report notes Minton warns against widespread rubbish dumping across the town. He cites ordinance violations and says prosecution may follow. police are urged to help enforce. Meanwhile Geneva Assembly plans baptism Sunday led by Rev. Walter Hatfield at the Tannery Pad. Candidates include Low Testha Yaounde and Beatrice Hawking.
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Geneva Assembly
Walter Hatfield
Low Testha Yaounde
Beatrice Hawking
U.S. General Says Soldiers With 70 Points Leave Before Christmas
United Press dispatch from Paris reports deputy assistant chief of staff Gen Eyster stated that any soldier with 70 points or more will exit the European theater by Christmas. In Frankfort Kentucky state revenue officials plan to publicize a campaign against tax evaders by cross checking state and federal returns. In Washington the Senate backed a special investigation of the Pearl Harbor disaster with House approval anticipated by administration leaders.
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Paris
Brin
George S$. Eyster
U. S
Frankfort
Orville Howard
Washington
Senate
House
California Limited wreck injures many near Santa Anita
A Chicago bound California Limited derailed near Santa Anita Race Track on Tuesday night killing five and injuring 126. Officials said excessive speed and a partially repaired track caused the crash. Veteran engineer W I Vyers died yesterday from injuries.
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United Press
Arcndia
Calif
Santa Fr Isiliaad
California Limited
Santa Anita Race Track
Sham Line
Vyers
San Bernardino
Buena
Snakes at Funeral Shock Tennessee Preacher’s Death
In Chittanenga Tennessee Mrs. Bessie Ford planned to release seven live snakes around the funeral of her husband Lewis J. Ford a 33 year old preacher died Monday of a bite from a garter snake during labor week events A neighboring Wise Virginia widow Amie Kirk also died after a rattlesnake bite days after giving birth The report describes multiple snakebite fatalities linked to ritual acts at services following the preacher’s death and other related deaths in the region.
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United Press
Chittanenga
Tenn
Bessie Ford
Lewis J. Pord
Amie Kirk
Alo
Ford
Detly Bond Church
Gol Wis Wat
Lauiel
Revival Meeting Announcement Near Arisen Mountain Church
The United revival meeting will be held near Arisen Mountain Church beyond Park Ride Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm. Rev. Hlosad Vou is listed among speakers, with Rev. Fred OR. Vann also noted as involved in the Lexington Kentucky veterans service circuit.
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Hosierville
Hlosad Vou
Sorina
Arysen
Fark
Doe Bolton
Warren Rash Nominated By George Burton Faces Board
Warren Rash of Middlesboro and five Bell County Democrats faced a state election board dispute in Frankfort. George C. Burton proposed Rash for Democratic election commissioner. W O Scoville and E E Hughes opposed or limited action amid questions over the committee list and legal authority. The hearing highlighted conflicts over the selection process and appointment validity in the Bell County race.
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Democratic Executive Committee
State Board of Election Commissioners
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W. O. Scoville
London
State Board
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Warren Rach
Middlesboro
George C. Burton
Lowinville
E. E. Hughes
Court of Appeals
Rash
Dununit
Court of Appeats
Simmaon Va. Hughes
Alex Patterson
Patterson
Karl Harris
Robert Watson
Democratic Committee
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Hell
Ruth
Rob. Sheldox
Arthur Rhong
Hive Young
Chinese Push Into Indo China Near Hanoi
Chinese forces under Gen Lu Han rush toward Hanoi to take control of the northern region of Indochina. The military council says Lu Han, named by Chiang Kai-shek, will establish headquarters in Hanoi. Columns advance along the railway and from Langson via Kwangqi.
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Chine
Lu Han
Indo Nn
Hanai
Chinese Military Council
Chiang Kai-Shak
Hanoi
Kwang‘i
Langson
Ousting Talks Amid Misunderstanding In Lexington
Lexington officials announce that ousting results from a misunderstanding among city leaders. Chairman Bullock and other members discuss the action as necessary to secure federal funding for airport projects. A written explanation clarifies the governor’s stance and asserts the move was not punitive.
U S Cardinals to Be Named in Vatican City Sessions
Vatican officials announced that eight new cardinals will be named from the United States at two consisteries. One consistory has already been tentatively set for December, with the other likely to be held in June.
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United Press
Vatican City
Sepp
Vatican
Amarces
Aiven
United States
M Arthur to Seek Accounting on Doolittle Missing Fliers
Wartime notes reveal Army Air Forces commander plans to request accounting for missing Doolittle Raid airmen. The list of names includes pilots Pipttany Washington and Debi with others from Te War Deparanent. Details show ongoing effort to determine fate and location of air crew.
Seek Ending of Teen-Age Draft
United States Senators say they will seek to end the drafting of 18 and younger teens as Congress considers updating the draft law. Chairman Elbert D Thomas and four others plan to amend to end the teen-age draft while contemplating enlistment inducements. Some senators oppose continuing the draft and argue for broader national service or alternatives.
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Allen Drury
John L. McClellan
Ark
Dudley Gi
Germany
Japan
cClellan
Fryel
Theft Charge Involving H H L Tamer's Car
Charles Minton of Topnrtid is charged with theft of the H H L Tamer sedan parked in front of the Marrying Rover shop Friday morning. The case cites a violation of the Seduced Jaw and notes the car was a Norton sedan reportedly belonging to the Tamer family.
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H. HL. Tamer
Toler
Charles Minton
Fede Norton
Sinipsta
Truman outlines postwar plan to boost reconversion
President Truman urged Congress to act swiftly on postwar reconversion policies including limited 1946 business tax relief, price controls, and extended powers for wartime controls. He called for immediate stabilization, phased tax relief, modernization of federal structures, and expansion of the fair labor standards act while avoiding wholesale dismantling of wartime measures.
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United Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Charlie Aheard
Franklin
Dekian Roosevelt
Froman
Nase
Practicetion Industries Mst
Office of Price Administration
Tromman
Fevel
Man hit by car on Cumberland Avenue near drug store
A middle aged man who gave the name Johnson declined to state his first name was struck by a car on Cumberland Avenue in front of Lee's Drug Store at about 8 20 last evening. He was taken to Evans Hospital with injuries described today as not serious. The car was an eight Ford bat driven by Lloyd Oliver of Pork Ridge, Middlesboro police said.
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Cumberland Avenue
Lee
Evans Hospital
Middleshoro
Jolson
Hioyd Oliver
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