Argentine Would Help Make Peace in The Associated Press
Gen Arturo Rawson co leader of the June 4 Revolution and newly named ambassador to Brazil said Argentina must take part in organizing peace. He urged Latin American unity and cooperation to shape the postwar world and planned to visit Rio de Janeiro around September 15.
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Associated Post
Buenos Aires
Arturo Rawson
Brazil
Argentina
Organization of Peace
Rawson
Rio de Janeiro
Aleutians bases fall as route to Kuriles opens
After a year of attacks on Attu and Kiska, Allied forces close the Aleutians gap with the fall of Kiska and Attu. Paramushiro looms as next target, potentially enabling a broader drive toward Japan and Tokyo. The action marks the loss of a northern Pacific observation post and strengthens chances to service ships in Kiska’s harbor.
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Tokyo
Aleutians
Dutch Harbor
Attu
Kiska
Agattu
Aieina
Paramushiro
Kurile Island
Japan
United States Navy
Pacific
Kuriles
Tokyotself
Redoubled Defenses at Salamaua in Preparations for Battle
A fierce contest for the Salamaua airstrip looms as three vital defenses are reported. Allied forces plan heavy artillery and bombing to soften the area once more bombed, with Salamaua largely destroyed by over 3,000 tons of bombs. Japanese retreat accelerates after bombings at Wewak, with 24 planes destroyed in recent raids while Allied planes suffer lighter losses. In the Solomons, a small Japanese boat is sunk off Vella Lavella by US and Allied forces, as the island sees limited Japanese activity against U.S. troops.
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Salamaua Iself
Salamaua
Wewak
Solomons
Vella Lavella
U.S
Soviet Bulletin Claims Massive Axis Losses on Front
A Soviet bulletin reports Red Army gains since July including 875 tanks and 4,230 trucks captured, 4,600 Axis planes destroyed, and a 500 mile front as Germans call the struggle the battle of attrition. Berlin says Russians suffered about 1,250,000 dead, 12,500 tanks, and 500 cannons.
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Red Army
D.N.E
Berlin
Byrd Exposes Huge Federal Waste in War Effort
Senator Marcy Byrd leads a two year probe into federal spending, exposing bloated agency budgets and inefficiencies. He cites costly projects, oversized personnel reports, and misused funds, noting three agencies shut down and millions saved. He proposes further personnel cuts and more audits to curb nonessential spending.
Sam Byrd Takes Golf Tourney Lead
Sam Byrd, 34, ex Yankee outfielder, shot a sharp sub par 38 84 67 to lead the Chicago national championships after the first round. Jim Turnesa posted 67 for a 135 total, edging Craig Wood at 139. Bryan Nelson stood fourth at 140 after a 72. The 72 hole medal tournament continues with a double round tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Jim Turnesa
Staten Island
Noy
Craig Wood
Minnaroneck
N.Y
Byran Nelson
Tolelo
Removal of Objectors at Virginia Eastern State Hospital
Dr George W Brown superintendent of the Virginia Eastern State hospital charged that conscientious objectors working as attendants mistreated inmates and must be removed. The claim follows objectors’ charges prompting a state hospital board investigation in Williamsburg hearings. The American Legion Peninsula post urged removal or military discipline for objectors pending action, with a copy to the Danville region convention.
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Associated Press
Williamsburg
George W. Brown
Virginia Fastern State Hospital
State Hospital Board
Peninsula Post No. 39
American Legion
Rr. Brown
Eastern State Hospital
State Region
Danville
Allied Air Raids Strike Key Italian Rail Hubs
Allied air forces carried major strikes from Foggia toward Naples hitting Aversa Benevento and Villa Literno. At Aversa tracks and gas works burned as 14 enemy aircraft fell to Allied bombs. Benevento saw an overpass destroyed and damaged repair shops while Villa Literno experienced station and track hits. Sardinia and Monserrato were also targeted with little opposition.
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Ialy
Foggia
Italy
Naples
Aversa
Benevento
Villa Literno
al- Hed
Sardinia
Monserrato
V P S Folds Athletic Program Folds Gobblers Football
Blacksburg Va The Gobblers will not have a football team this year due to war and current players serving overseas and army trainees barred from intercollegiate competition. Maryland Virginia William and Mary West Virginia North Carolina Naval Pre Flight Richmond Catawba VMI notified by telegram of the decision.
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Associated Press
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
W. Ll. (Monk) Younger
Gobblers
Younger
Tech
War Department
University of Maryland
University of Virginia
William J and Mary
University of West Virginia
North Carolina Naval Pre- Flight School
University of Richmond, Catawba
Virginia Military Institute
Soviet Foreign Minister Arrives in United States Amid War Tensions
The Soviet People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs arrived in the United States days before Pearl Harbor to advocate collective security and strengthen ties with Britain and the United States. He had long championed close Allied relations and served a decade in the role before resigning as Europe headed toward war.
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Quebec
Moscow
Russia
United States
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Japan
Britain
Europe
Unclear ancient site dimensions and De Soto visit note
The text cites a claim that the Great Pyramid is very tall and large in base, plus notes hot springs in Arkansas allegedly visited by De Soto in 141. The fragmentary sources mix architectural measurements with a dated exploration reference, lacking coherent context.
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Arkansas
de Soto
Beaver Navy Flier Expects Jap War to Last Until Forty Six
M. Canterbury of Beaver, a 25 year old aviation machinist mate, returns to visit family after serving at Pearl Harbor and in New Guinea. He believes the United States and Allies can defeat Japan in three or four years if full effort is applied, noting Japanese submarines may have evacuated Kiska and praising Allied aircraft and manpower. He spoke of his experiences in the Asiatic Pacific and gratitude for his comrades while stationed at a Chicago training school.
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Washington
Marcy F. Byrd
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Pennsylvania
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Delaware
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
Alabama
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Bryd
Congress
Winchester
Senate
Byrd Committee
Tteam
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Conservaion Corps
National Youth Administration
Works Projects Administration
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C.cc
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W.P.A
Faruy Security Administration
Fs.a
PSA
Lake Dick
Ark
Gee's Bend Touns
Ala
Byrd's
M. Canterbury
Beaver
Coral Sea
United States
Canterbury
Naval Aviation Technical Training
Chicago
William C. Canterbury
Union
Monroe County
Bougainville
Munda
Lae
Salamaua
New Guinea
Kiska
Danterbury
Japan
Jwe
Welch team to face Beckley crew in 2 30 p m match today
Welch men seek to even the season series at two games all as Captain Humphry’s squad hosts Beckley. The bowling alley will close for repairs Monday to Wednesday and reopen Thursday for the new season with six clubs in the Remeco league and special women’s nights on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Welch
Beckley
Humphry
Bemeco Loop
Major League
Women’s League
Merchants League
Baseball results and projected matchups from today
National and American league games featured St Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, and St Louis with final scores including St Louis 6 Philadelphia 1 and New York 3 7 Pittsburgh 2 41. Doubleheaders and postponed games noted with remaining schedule and standings context.
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St. Louis
Boston
Munger
Brazie
Tobin
Barrett
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Riddle
Starr
Kraus
Gerheauser
Detroit
Wensloff
Zuber
Trout
Bridges
Cleveland
Terry
Ryba
Naymick
Salveson
Washington
Wynn
Candini
Hollingsworth
Muncrief
Fagan
Flores
Smith
Humphries
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Campbell Wedding Page 3 Continuation Details
The ceremony honored Mr and Mrs Rodger Howell and Mrs Seabirt Campbell. Sergeant Basham and his bride, both Oak Hill High School graduates, reside in Kingman Arizona where he serves as an instructor at an Army Air Forces training school.
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Rodger Howell
Seabirt Campbell
Sergeant
Kingman
Arizona
Basham
Army Air Forces Flexible Sunnery
Bowling prep and theater tickets noted in local listings
Short items list bowling arms being trimmed for the women’s league and theater ticket notes for Beckley and Lyric Theaters. Mentions Dr M M French, Lorena Michael, Emma Sikora with ticket numbers 278 210 and 716.
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Dr. French
Beckley
Beckley Theater
M. M. French
Lorena Michael
Lyric ‘Theater
M M. French
Emmas Sikora
Northwest Airlines seeks direct Tokyo route via Alaska
The Associated Press reports Northwest Airlines asked the civil aeronautics board for authority to establish a direct air route to Tokyo via Alaska and the Aleutian islands. The plan would start at Seattle or Anchorage, visit Dutch Harbor, Kiska, Attu, and Paramushiro, then continue to Shanghai and Manila.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northwest Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Tokyo
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Crols Hunter
Seattle
Anchorage
Dutch Harbor
Kiska
Attu
Aleutians
Paramushiro
Kurile Islands
Shanghai
Manila
Prisoner Well Letter Tells Mitchell Hinton-Harrison Alive
Register Staff Writer reports Hinton-Harrison Mitchell, grandson of Mrs. A. C. Harrison, once listed missing in action at Corregidor and later as a prisoner in the Philippines, is alive. The letter to his mother says he is working for pay, but gives no current whereabouts.
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Register
Hinton
Harrison Mitchell
A. C. Harrison
Corregidor
Philippines
Baltimore Market Slaughter Steers Steady While Cows Fall Short
Market news reports mixed cattle activity with slaughter steers and heifers holding steady, cows and dairy cattle easing by up to 50 cents, and bulls down about 50 cents. Stockers and feeders unchanged. strong bids seen for select native and western fed steers, while calves and hogs show limited activity and narrow outlet.
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Baltimore
Curtin Ahead In Australia
Preliminary returns from Australia’s first general election since 1940 show Labor likely to win a clear working majority in the House. Prime Minister John Curtin’s Laborites held 36 of 75 seats with independents siding with them. Labor could gain 8 to 14 seats as results from Queensland and Western Australia strengthen ministers and allies. Arthur Fadden appeared to hold his seat in tight counts.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Prospect For
Australia Today
John Curtin
Laborites
Labor Party
Labor
Carlin
Western Australia
Arthur Fadden
Queensland
Market prices show hogs and sheep steady with higher weights
Hog prices rise 15 cents for Barrows and Gillé, sows up 5 cents, with Practical hogs at 14.05 to 15.10 per 100 pounds across weight ranges. Sheep and fat spring lambs hold at 15.50 tops and 14.50 to 15.40 for light lambs. Chicago grains reveal nervous trade. oats recover late while cash market supports higher futures. No wheat or corn sales. oats No 2 white at 73 cents. Barley 1.17 to 1.25.
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Barrows
Gillé
Associated Press
Chicago
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V.P.S. Folds Athletic Program
Riffe’s
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Hazel Underwood
JL. C Robinson
Rosa
Lie Michael
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Wade Bailey
Leo Crovat
Howard Hutchinson
Noka
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Toney
Ann Lonker
Dale Hawley
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Justice Insurance
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Ray) Harpers
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America
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