Fat Hogs to Market Turn Violent Robbery
James D. Hensley and Marvin C. Moose drove 62 hogs from Lebanon to market under a new truck. The next day three men attacked in an alley, claimed to be sheriffs, searched their pockets, stole about $1,340 in hog funds, and fled in the truck. Hensley reported the incident to Central Police noting a $1,000 shortfall from prior trips.
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James D. Hensley
Marvin C. Moose
Lebanon
Hensleys
Moose
Henaley
Central Police
Skirts to Stay Short This Summer Warns Official
Washington officials declare fashion restrictions will remain through August and September. The civilian production administration aims to curb rumors by stressing skirts and dresses will keep their short length and full sweep, with Herbert Rose emphasizing the policy.
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Washington
Warmen
Civilian Production Administration
Nced
Herbert Rose
Powerful Anti Malarial Drug Reported Perfected
Atlantic City New Jersey. A trial antimalarial drug dimig SN T18 outperforms quimaye and atebrine in effectiveness. Developed by Selortixis, 14,000 chemicals and 7,000 mg of new compounds were devised for wartime research. Prof Carl S Marvel of Illinois announced the discovery at the American Chemical Society meeting.
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Atlantic City
Selortixis
Carl S. Marvel
University of Illinois
Amerian Chemical Society
Planning Rural Utopia on Farm
Ohio State agricultural engineers showcase innovations to ease farm work and boost comfort. New devices include milking parlor sites and on demand manure disposal tied to feed systems. Brands such as International Harvester and Oliver unveil tractors, plows, and harvesters, with a warning from Dr. Glen R. McCuen about counterfeit freezer sales targeting farmers.
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Columbes
Ohio
Oho State University
Oliver
Glen R. McCuen
Ohio State Agricultural Engineering Department
MecCuen
Atom Accident Fatal to Scientist From Canada
Dr. Louis Slotin, 35, a Winnipeg native, died from radiation after an incident at Los Alamos where seven other physicists and technicians were injured May 1945. Project director N E Bradbury credited Slotin with dispersing the material to limit harm to others. he joined the Manhattan Project in 1943 and had worked at Oak Ridge before moving to Los Alamos in December 1944.
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Los Alamos
N. M
Louis Slotin
Winnipeg
Canada
Army
Slotin
Los Alamos Atomic Bomb Laboratory
N. E. Bradbury
Atomic Bomb Laboratory
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Manhattan Engineer District
Red Cross closes last of doughnut canteens
Paris report notes the Red Cross has ended its hospitality work in liberated Europe after serving about 45 million doughnuts and 200 million cups of coffee since the invasion. The Columbia club in Paris and eight outposts in Le Havre Reims and Namur Belgium closed, with 22 010 soldiers a week using the Paris club.
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Europe
Red Cross
Columbia Club
le Havre
Reims
Namur
Belgium
Dorothy Villiger
Pfe
Walter Babicz
W. Carter Street
Chicago
Army ships ban younger babies and pregnant wives aboard
Washington report states the war department will not transport any babies under six months on troop ships returning war brides and children from Europe and the Mediterranean. Pregnant wives over six months are barred, and ship loading with children under six is capped at twenty eight percent.
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United States Army
Washington
War Department
Tithe Wheat Yield Topped By Dynamic Kernels Plan
TECUMSEH Michigan preacher Mr Hayden reports that a project distributing seed from a center plot plans a final August 1 harvest in Adrian to show a tithe funded return. 267 farmers across Michigan Ohio Indiana Wisconsin and Tennessee pledge one tenth of the crop to churches and groups like Gideons Sal Vallin Army and others. The program claims large year to year increases in yield and value, with the first year reportedly a 50 fold rise and continued gains as tithe shares are deducted.
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Mich
Lorry Tayden
Whivat
USA
Hayden
Adrian
County Fairgrounds
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Wasconsin
Tennessee
Gideons
Sal- Vallin Army
Sees Big Increase In Building on Farms
Washington report by Frank J. Hallauer of the forest service forecasts farm building expenditures near one billion dollars annually over the next five years. Driven by deferred maintenance, strong farm balance sheets, income gains, and demand for higher standards. Inflation and postwar adjustments loom as potential risks to the outlook.
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Washington, D.C
Frank J. Hallauer
Forest Service
State Small Business Committee
Hallauer
Marines to Cut Points Needed for Discharge
The Marine Corps issued a revised demobilization schedule affecting 40 000 personnel and ending the point system after July 15. Points drop from 30 to 28 on June 1 then to 22 on July 1 and 20 on July 15. Active service of 30 months sets discharge eligibility from July 1 with August 1 cuts to 24 months and new father qualifications. By September 1, 18 months suffice and fathers with over 12 months active service qualify.
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Washington, D.C
Marine Corps Headquarters
South Africa Moves to curb Indian land ownership
CAPETOWN UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA The Asiatic land tenure and Indian representation bill restricting Indian land purchases to certain areas passed its third reading in the Union senate and awaits the governor general. a referendum amendment was defeated 22 to 10. Indian reactions included recalling the high commissioner amid India trade sanctions.
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Union OF South Africa
Union Senate
India
South Africa
Doughnut Dunkers Enter High Society Market
Bridgeport news reports baker Jimmy Miranti launches a doughnut with a side handle to prevent coffee drips. The plain doughnut features a central hole and a twisted handle, aiming to make dunking acceptable in upper circles.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Jimmy Miranti
Atom Information Group Reports Fifty Thousand in Gifts
Princeton report notes the emergency committee of atom scientists led by Albert Einstein announced it had collected $50,000 toward its campaign to raise $21,000 for the education of the American public on the social significance of atomic energy. A spokesman said the response to telegraphic appeals in May was strong with contributions from across the United States and all walks of life.
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Atom Information Group
Princeton
Ufone
Ciettists
Albert Ginstein
Tespoense
Telegrans Agit T
Eyetoin
United States
Eiritiety Auilteertter
Mplitaine
Clocef Himmiler
Lueneberg Forest
G I Surgeons Used Junk Tools for Operations
Comdr. Mack K. Gruco of the Naval Medical Corps recounts a Jap concentration camp story of Yankee ingenuity. He notes a sutural string from a mandolin was used for amputation and rib removal during war surgery.
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G.I
Washington
Comdr
Mack K. Gruco
Naval Metical Corps
Itejpel
Naval Byattcoi Tials Letin
Japan's Shipping Firms Added to Restricted List
Tokyo report says three major Japanese shipping firms Nifields Steamships Co Ltd Osoku Commercial Steameniing Co Ltd and Yamashita Steamship Co Ltd were placed on a restricted list. The subsidiaries under these firms were noted as forming the backbone of Japan's maritime fleet.
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Tokyo
Cmecras
Niffields Steamships Co.Ltd
NTH
Osoku Commercial Steameinig Co Ltd
OSE
Yamashita Stenochip Co Ltd
YSK
Ther Pl Perpahsidiaries
Bakckies
Jap Maritime Fleet
Emperors Handshake In Chiba Meets U S Officer
Emperor Hirchito publicly shook hands with an American officer as awed Japanese watched the exchange upon the emperor's arrival in Chiba. Lt Col Frederick J. Steverson, El Paso militar governor, saluted and greeted the monarch at the railroad platform. Earlier the two day tour included crowds along Bose peninsula.
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Japan
Hirchito
Frederick J. Steverson
el Paso
Texas
Bose Peninsula
Takyo
Hirahip
Umelieh Sekine
Army Seeks Police Dogs to Fill K Nine Ranks
The Army announced a drive to recruit German shepherd dogs to replace wartime canines. An undisclosed number will be purchased to serve as messengers sentries and guard dogs with prices up to 512.
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Washington, D. C
Geymin
Bayeon
Renee
Price Ceilings Up On Bikes Boats and Motors
Washington announces retail and motor vehicle price ceilings rising due to higher production costs. The increases apply to cycles and boats, with an initial rise followed by further adjustments as manufacturers raise prices to offset costs. The policy targets embings and motorized goods, reflecting the era's inflationary pressures.
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Washington
London Girl Veteran Wed by Telephone
Dark-haired Dorees Davies of North London wed former GI Jack Murrell of Fort Worth Texas in a brief telephone ceremony. A Texas-based registrar performed the minute-long rite as Doreen’s father stood with the bride. The $60 exchange covered the transatlantic wedding arranged from London.
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Dorees Davies
Jack Murrell
Fort Worth
Texas
Doreen
Lordon
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