Campbell Named Conversion Head in Government Overhaul
Washington reports that General Little L. H. Campbell Jr. is approved to direct reconversion of war plants to peacetime production. War Mobilizer Stuart Stryder will retain authority over war production, ending General Somervell’s control and easing military supply tensions.
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Washington
Amr
INS
Bush
Appolmibions
Litte L. HH
Campbell, Jr
Stuorr Stryder
Eisemple
Miho
Generel B. Somervells
Somervill
Naddon
Hetucer
Somervell
Nagasa kt Dead Cameraman Account Of Atomic Blitz
A Nagasaki cameraman quoted witnesses the atomic blast describing mass death and severe injuries. He notes survivors burned by the furnace heat and scorched bodies exposed to the air. Many observers near the scene suffered burned skin and blindness from the flash, with some losing sight immediately.
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Urat
Deatl
Pio Dhak
Domesticated Fimaw: A ParalleL to Animal Brain Change
The fragment compares fimaw and domestic animals, likening their tame state to brain changes seen through domestication. It suggests a parallel between human manipulation of species and neural adaptation in evolution.
Japanese War Lords Discontent Despite Surrender
Field reports note Japanese leaders unsatisfied with surrender terms and worry over loss of civil control. Press editorials debate Potsdam wording and the scope of occupation while analysts predict public cooperation will be essential to restore order.
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FCC
Radio Tokyo
International News Service
Frank Robertson
Manila
Ceneral MacArthur
Japan
Yomiuri Hoch
Literat ¢On
Imatory
Comet
Domi
Land cost per acre in the Louisiana Purchase
The text notes that land in the Louisiana Purchase cost the United States about two tents an acre.
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United States
Deaths of the Day William Stevenson and Frances Shaffer
Obituaries note the deaths of William McKinley Stevenson 48 of New Castle D. R. I. after a weeklong illness in New Castle hospital and Frances Emma Shaffer 87 of Ellwood City after brief illness. Survivors include spouse, children, siblings, and military family members with services planned at Cunningham funeral home and Khon Presbyterian church.
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Frances Emma Shaffer
David Shafte
Ellwood City
Clarence
Stanley Shaffer
Elwood City
Emmett Shaffer
Petersburg C
Cpl
Edward Shatter
Foress i
Alabama
Ethel Witte
Adda Aiko
Eva Book
Mary Lutz
Mrs Ella C Madine McDevitt dies after illness in New Castle
Mrs Ella C Madine McDevitt aged about 67 of 1313 Albertreet died at Jameson Mers oriat hospital Monday night after seven months illness. Widow of Joseph Po McDevitt she was born January 18 1874 in Pittsburgh and lived in New Castle 50 years. Survived by five children and several grandchildren, with service planned at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys cemetery.
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Ella C. Madine McDevitt
Albertreet
Jameson Mersoriat Hospital
Beige
Joseph Po McDevitt
McDevitt
William Madine
Nugent Madine
Pittsburgh
New Castle
St. Marys Church
Rosary Society
Ladies of
St. Mary's
SC B. A
Childern
Harry Haran
Edna Wad- Hinger
Elizabeth McDevitt
John F. McDevitt
Germany
Francis McDevitt
Xieter
Elizabeth Stokmiak
Wiham
John Madine
New Castile
Wangeiren
Willam McDevitt
St. Mary's Church
Tiviermont
St Mary's Cemetery
McGonigle
Hagayi
Leasure Avenue
Romolo Muscone
Luteo Street
St. Vitus Church
Sud
Nicholas DeMita
Albert Inteso
Francis Dei
John Largo
Antonio Bucci
Anthony Shepp
Luciana DeVincenz
Constantino DeCarlo
Jom Giangiulio
Int
Funeral Notices and Interments From Local Churches
Funeral services are listed for several residents with details on dates times and locations. Interments occur at Greenwood Methodist Rose Point Oak Park and Graceland cemeteries. Pallbearers include Thermon Dallas Braden Allred Bookmer and Johnson family members. Community church services are noted for St Vitus Oak Grove Second Baptist and local funeral homes.
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Gospel Tabernacle
Pearson Street
J. H. Boon
Louis Bogle
Ruth Polding
Joeph Jenkin
Thermon
Dallas
Braden
William Allred
Thomas Bookmer
Greenwood Methodist Cemetery
George W. Johnson
Rose Point
Oak Grove
J. M. Blackwood
Martin
Clyde McCurdy
Willis McCaslin
George
Elmer Graham
Leonard
William Johnson
Government lifts controls on economy to boost production
The War Production Board orders release of large quantities of high quality leather and lifts controls on 125 chemicals including those used to make nylon. Production of radios refrigerators electric fans and many other goods will be unlimited with shipments expected by Christmas. WPB Chairman Krug cautioned observers to meet pledges of affordable goods and warned reimposition if targets aren’t met.
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Ing
WPB
J. A Krug, ii
Orde
New Castle
Jewett
Marte
Pearl Harbor facts near release after investigations
Congressional leaders push for Navy findings on Pearl Harbor task force reports. Sen Walsh directs release of secret investigation results to the Senate Naval committee while Rep Ky announces a House Military committee study starting August 2. Officers Heig and Short face repercussions in early reports and new findings from 1944 pages are cited.
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Pitt
Sen. Walsh
Maas
Senate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Rep
May
D. Ky
House Military Committee
Pearl Harbor
Meade Puthe
Heergod & Kimmel
Walter Short
Pearl Barter
Roberts
Aruy
Ty Dewen- der
Japs Protest Parachute Rescues Amid Surrender Aftermath
Fragmented wartime dispatch notes Japanese protests over parachute rescues during surrender phase. References to Red Cross authority, Swiss and Tokyo station coordination, and Allied efforts to ensure prisoner safety and postwar relief operations.
Postwar outlook good says Jewett
The report notes a positive wartime to peacetime transition outlook from Jewett, emphasizing continued industry and economic prospects. It highlights an optimistic view of postwar recovery and growth across several sectors.
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Jewett
Air Navy Attacks Ruined Jap Navy in War Update
Report from Sherman notes potential Japanese surrender talks and ongoing Allied production shifts. He cites naval damage, logistics strains, and a push to convert war industries to peace time output. Local officers elected and a guest speaker recounted combat life and soldier experiences.
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Geatietion
Wiensty
Sherman
Beauce Ulev
Fred Clarke
Edward J. Fee Louis Lecde
Senel A. Mooney
Altest W. Bain
John B Loudon
Julius Garde Ky
Joseph Bowman
Jooeph Preagel
Bewiy Jo Willaims
Alford
Ha Bret
Claire
Germany
Fragmented OCR note with unclear names and figures
The text presents a garbled report with scattered names such as Collins and Sir Keral, mentions of a Briga der, and a financial figure of £5,000. Details are unreadable, making precise events, dates, or outcomes impossible to determine from the fragment.
Incoherent OCR Summary of Police Proceedings
Fragmented text indicates a police interview about a fiancé and military service. Mentions a suspect named AlfredRobesierg and a Norwegian context. No clear event date, location, or outcome is discernible.
Quisling Trial Opens in Norway Court
Ambiguous wartime headline fragment notes a trial in Norway involving Quisling. The readable text references a court proceeding and wartime figures, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Quisling
Norway
Lewiston area fatality report unclear and garbled
An unclear and garbled excerpt reports a fatality in Lewiston with mentions of a discharged veteran, a person named Kew Feather, and references to a jet and legal actions. The readable fragments are insufficient to determine exact names, dates, locations, or outcomes.
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Arner
Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Notes
Card expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of Michael Max, mentions flowers and donations to Mrs Michael Mazzocco and family. Also memorial note for Joseph BL Rush, with a brief personal reflection on memory and honor. A stray historical line suggests a thought about a native of China and Europe during Alexander the Great era.
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Waher Apa
Michael Maxhoreg
Michael Mazzocco
al Apricot Ie
China
Europe
Alexander the Great
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