Yanks Prepare To Occupy Southernmost Japanese Island
American minesweepers cleared Sasebo Harbor as part of plans to occupy Kyushu. Admiral Spruance indicated U S surface forces would enter Sasebo once mine sweeping ends. MacArthur directs a bloodless occupation with 400 000 troops. Hodges advances in Korea with the 24th Army Corps.
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Home Island
Tokyo
Jap Domes Agency
Kyushu
Japaome Island
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
Empire
John R. Hodges
Korea
24Th Army Corps
tHbrosthma
Los Army Air Forces
Scout Director Claire Eason Takes Executive Secretary Post
Miss Claire Eason of Ellenville New York becomes executive secretary for the Lawrence County Girl Scout Council. She previously worked with the Army Map Service and the YWCA in Washington DC and trained at Camp Edith Macy and the Pleasantville Girl Scout training camp.
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Claire Eason
Ellenville
N.Y
Lawrence County Girl Scout Council
Army Map Service
Y.W.C.A
Washington, D. C
Miss Eason
Edith Macy
Pleasantville
New Bus Stops and Safety Calls Across Washington Street
PA NEWC notes several new bus stops on Washington street with rerouting through West Washington from Public Square. Officials urge waste paper collection and traffic safety for young girl bicycle riders amid changing road use. Strong weather hits New Castle with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. drought ends as rains come. Speed signs up to fifty mph return on district highways. street crews remove debris from downtown after weekend storms. Question arises about old kitchen bells on Lawrence County farms.
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Washington Street
West Washington Street
Public Square
The
Daily Weather Report Summary
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am reports a maximum temperature of 87 and a minimum of 60 with 0.84 inches of precipitation. River stage is 4.6 feet. For the prior 24 hours ending at 9 am Sunday the maximum was 88, minimum 67, precipitation 0.82 inches, and river stage 4.8 feet.
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United States
Southern Korea Surrenders to U S Officers
Seoul Sept 19 Southern Korea the most valued of Japan s conquests was in American hands after a simple surrender ceremony at 4 15 yesterday in the governor general s palace. U S Lieutenant General John R Hodge and Admiral Thomas C Kinkaid signed for the United States. Japanese signatories included Nobuyuki Abe Yoshio Kozuki and Yamauchi. About 25 000 000 Koreans celebrated nationwide as Japanese colonial rule ends.
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Kyongsong
Seoul
Korea
Japan
U. S
John R. Hodge
Thomas C. Kinkaid
United States
Nobuyuki Abe
Yoshio Kozuki
Yamaguchi
Daniel E. Barber
De Gaulle Seeks Unity of France and Britain
In a London Times interview Gen Charles De Gaulle, head of the French provisional government, urged closer cooperation and shared aims between Britain and France to confront a possible German resurgence. He criticized Britain for settlement at Potsdam without France and cited the Syria incident as proof of divergent policies.
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London
1Nsi
Charles de Gaulle
France
London Times
Britain
Potsdam
de Gaulle
Lightning Strikes Pole Near Scott Street Sketches Local Scene
Louis Schetrom was knocked unconscious by a lightning flash that hit a pole near a skating pond about 300 feet from his home at 223 Scott street on Saturday afternoon. He was taken to New Castle hospital and later discharged to recover at home. The pole remained undamaged after the strike and neighbors described the flash as a red sunset.
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Louis Schetrom
Scott Street
Schetrom
New Castle Hospital
Methodist Pastors Return to New Castle and Vicinity
Sunday announcements at the Erie conference list pastoral changes in the New Castle area with moves to New Wilmington West Middlesex Edenburg and nearby towns. Revs Brasdell Linstrom Fetzer Hag adorn Croxall Boxd Hareseen Mawbray Spring and others receive new postings or leave without appointment. Grand Grove City district appointments include McCurdy Spofford Bowers Branchton Clark’s Mills Clarks Mills Clintonville and more.
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Erie
Methodist Church
Meadville
New Castle
New Wilmington
West Middlesex
Edenburg
D. J. Brasdell
Naat
Mahoningtown
Chautauqua N. Y
Oakland Avenue
Sheron
Mackson Linstrom
Cascade Methodist Cntirchy
Pe John Fetzer
Conneaut Lake
Charles Hagadorn
Manoningtown
J. N. Croxall
West Middlesex Church
Jack Boxd
Edenbure-Hillss i
James Haresenn
Vir Mawbray
Ciue
Grove Ciy College
Everett Spring
Ericella
Grove City College
Grove City
Lightning Sets Large Barn Atire Fire Destroys Farm Barn in East Lackawanna County
A severe storm on Saturday afternoon caused a lightning strike that destroyed a large barn on one Emery’s farm in East Lackawannoes township near White Chapel. Forty tons of baled hay and several hundred bushels of grain were lost. one calf perished while all farm machinery survived. The bolt also damaged home electricals but did not start a blaze there. A sheepdog alerted neighbors who helped fight the fire. Loss estimated around 8000 dollars, largely insured.
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Emery
Lackawannoes Township
White Chapel
Mecer County
Aic
Harry Anderson
Pittsburo
Tojo Admits War Responsibility in Garden Interview
Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo told a correspondent that he is responsible for the war and accepts full responsibility, though he says this does not make him a war criminal. The retired leader spoke from his modest Tokyo suburb home where he had been farming and digging sweet potatoes.
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Tojo
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Ford Resumes Production as 22,000 Workers Return
DETROIT Sept 10 More than 20,000 Ford workers returned to jobs ending a strike that idleled 22,000 at Detroit plants. About 4,500 still idle at Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co with wheel and brake drum shortages. Seven thousand more Ford workers were idle at the Highland Park tractor division due to the dispute.
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Detroit
Ford
Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co
Highland Park
Japanese Army Headquarters Abolished by MacArthur
General Douglas MacArthur announced the Imperial Headquarters would be abolished effective September 15 as part of disarming Japan. The Allied occupation gains full control over demilitarized areas and Korea is proclaimed liberated with officials kept in office for now.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Quisling Guilty: Death Sentence From Court
Oslo reports Vidkun Quisling was convicted of selling out Norway to the Nazis and sentenced to death. The defense admitted he had no friends in betrayed Norway as he pleaded misunderstood savior. He denied aiding the Nazis when Germany overran Norway on April 9 1940.
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Oslo
Ins
Vidkin Quisling
Norway
Quishing
Quisiing
Quisling
Let Contract For Lincoln Avenue Job Approved
Council granted permission to transfer 2500 dollars from the State Street bill to the Lincoln Avenue and Crawford Terrace resurfacing costs. Streets Director James Gibson moved approval of awarding the Lincoln Avenue contract to Kelley and Meyers for 10026 dollars.
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France
Albert Hoyland
Council
Lincoln Avenue
Crawford Terrace
Streets
James Gibson
Kelley & Meyers
Bus Resumes West Side Route Over Shenango River Bridge
For the first time in years a city bus carried passengers across the Shenango river bridge on West Washington street yesterday. Service had been halted when the bridge was first remodelled and has been revamped for revival.
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West Side
Shenango River Bridge
West Washington Street
Congress Weighs Major Problems Facing Nation
Washington lawmakers prepare to act on unemployment compensation and draft reform as Senate and House debates tense bills. Kilgore’s plan to cap state and federal benefits at 25 dollars weekly draws administration opposition and strengthens talk of broader reform.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Lowes
Senate -Fetanee
Ini
House
Pres
Dent Traian
Ocessha
Senate
Truiat
Federal Money Administration
Ofil
Girl Slayer To Be Taken Back To Crime Scene
Uniontown Pennsylvania reports that Fred E Hamser a 18 year old Monessen ex serviceman confessed to killing 17 year old Elteaber Drever in Fayette City. He will be taken to the Ravette Clover-Co nneliaville Highway crime scene to view the beaten corpse. The district attorney H Vance Cuttom announced the confession and planned murder charges.
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Uniontown
H Vance Cuttom
Fred E .Hamser
Monessen
Fayette Citys
Sunshine Girl
Cottom
Ciov-Conneilavi
Daylight Time To Be Repealed Across Nation
Congress faces a flood of letters from rural constituents demanding a return to standard time. Representatives Cannon and other lawmakers push for rapid repeal of war time with dozens of repeal bills filed in the House and Senate.
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Washington
Congress
D. Mo
Howe Vloe
Giller
House
Senate
Berent di Okla
Interstate Commerce
Seven Transports Arrive In Boston
Seven transports docked in Boston bringing about 7,000 troops from Europe. The 45th Thunderbird Division veterans of four D-Day invasions led by Maj. Gen. Robert T. Fredericks disembarked with 5,738 officers and men and six Medal of Honor recipients. Each trooper bears the French Croix de Guerre awarded by General De Gaulle. Additional ships docking included the Felipe Maggie, the Daniel Drake, the John Treland, and the Lacrosse Victory.
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Boston
INS
Europe
Thunderbird
Congressiony
Robert T. Fredericks
Washington
Felipe Maggie
Daniel Drake
John Treland
Lacrosse Victory
Deaths and ages from North Beaves and nearby areas
Death notices list William Ehle 96 of North Beaves township and Charles A. McPeak age 50 at Winslow Avenue. Also noted is Mrs Frank L Magill 71 of 107 South Kay Street.
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William Ehle
Beaves Township
Charles A. McPeak
Winslow Avenue
Frank Lb. Magill
Kay Street
Ensign McCann Released From POW Status En Route Home
Ensign James Arthur McCann, prisoner of war in Tokyo since February 16 1945, has been released and is traveling home. His parents Mr and Mrs J H McCann of 913 West Clayton Street received notice from the War Department. McCann had been missing in action as a Navy pilot in the Pacific. his brother John is stationed in Florida. Also reported today in McKeesport, Emil Stepanik 33 Versailles tor ship was hospitalized after a copperhead snake bite.
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J. H McCann
West
Clayton Street
War Department
Washington
McCann
John McCann
Florida
Troops Arrive in New York Harbor by British Liner
More than 20 000 troops land in New York Harbor aboard the British liner Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth style vessel. The arrival is tied to President Truman era military movements with officers and divisions identified among the passengers and crews. The read text notes air and sea transport routes linking to Santa Fe and Kan Nationals in a wartime mobilization context.
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New York Harbor
New York
United States
York
Washington Welcomes Wainwright Hero From Pacific War
Gen Jonathan M. Wainwright arrives in Washington at National Airport after a non stop flight from San Francisco. The 62 year old hero of Bataan and Corregidor is celebrated as the capital plans a major reception and public greeting with his wife awaiting him.
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Washington
Gen. Wainwright
Jonathan
Wainwright
Natonal
Bataan and Corregidor
San Francisco
America
Jonathan M. Wainwright
London to Host United Nations Council Meeting in Postwar Europe
London hosts an emergency UN council session to tackle postwar Europe issues including Japan war crimes. United States Secretary James Byrnes and Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov arrived for talks with British and French leaders to set course onGermany, central Europe, and war crimes accountability.
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London
United Nations
Europe
Matt Ers
Japan
Dokin
Italy
Germany
Central
Japs Seek To Cover Evidence Of War Prison Brutalities
Allied prisoners report maltreatment as Japanese guards scramble to erase testimony. Evacuations at a rail hub nine miles from Nagoya reveal 887 liberated prisoners and 2 civil detainees arriving by train. Survivors from camps near Nervmnt, Yokkaichi, Mitsushime describe starvation, floggings, and deaths.
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Aral
Japan
Henrumeatsu
Honshi
United States Navy
Tao Lets
Hell
Ambiguous OCR Fragment Prompts Sports Focus
Fragmentary text references teams and matches with unclear names and dates. The snippet hints at a home stretch context and ongoing competition but lacks concrete details such as specific teams locations or outcomes.
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Frank Robertson
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Emil Stepanik
Versailles
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Corregidor
Bulletin
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Waetington
Mill Torre
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