Byrnes Defends State Dept as Hurley Attacks Diplomats
Secretary of State Byrnes rebutted Maj. Gen Hurley’s charges against State Department diplomats before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He said Hurley offered no specific evidence of employee wrongdoing and questioned Hurley’s claims about a public stance on China during his ambassadorship to Chungking. Hurley’s criticisms centered on career officers George Kennan and John Service and their roles in China policy.
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Washington
Der
Byrnen
Patrick
Hurley
State Department
Turley
Bynes
Senate
Bee
China
Syries
Binley Jing
Byrnes
Truman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Brynes
Yecresary
Slim Ated
Georp Necon
John Service
Famerly
Tom Gommlly
D.tex
Dean Acheson
Iran
General Sanders Brooks Chief Takes Command at Brooksfield
Gen Sanders Brooks is named commanding general at Brooksfield base now designated 306% AAP Base unit under Third Allegree Lent. Col Robert J Bruton, Brooksfield’s prior commander, leads Third Air Force training commands as a field member. Brooksfield’s past history notes 6009 flight hours since 1925 and combat service in Burma and Europe including 82 missions. Frances Atanfill, former Miss of Tuewscarl, NM, and Sanders have two daughters ages 1 and 0.
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Sandeva
Marshall
Brooksield
Third Allegree
Robert J. Bruton
Brooksfield
AAFP
All Temala
Third Air Force
Brooks
Kelly Field
Burm
United States
Europe
Barksdale
Barksdale Tel
San Antonio
Golera
Sanders
Frances Atanfill
Tuewscarl, N. M
An Gon
Cigars to Be Available Again in New York
New York reports indicate medium priced cigars from brands such as Poni and Ise may be in fair supply again soon, suggesting easing shortages.
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WEW
York
Evon
Dachau Doctor Seeks Life to Finish Malaria Experiments
Dr. Klaua Schilling, 70, inmate at Dachau, asked a U S military court to allow him to live and complete malaria experiments on prisoners. He claimed a singular word at testimony but admitted infecting over 1000 prisoners. He offered a final line about a possible cure benefiting humanity if allowed to continue with a flask and typewriter.
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Germany
Klaua Schilling
Thal
U. S
Swing
Korea Zone Chief Named in American Occupation
War Department announces Gen. Archer L. Levch, native of Sumner Nebraska, named military governor of the American occupation zone in Korea. Brig. Gen. B. M. Bryan becomes acting general.
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Washington
Tim May
Archer L. Levch
Korea
War Department
Levch
Sumner
Nab
B. M. Bryan
Stark Warns on Confusing World War II Pearl Harbor Warnings
Senate testimony recounts Marshall pressuring Admiral Stark to send warnings to Pacific command after Japan's note to Secretary Hull indicated breaking relations. Marshall described reading coded signals amid the Pearl Harbor morning and directing messages to warn naval posts, while Stark later advised adding Army input to the notices.
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Mershall
Pearl Harbor
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Stark
Pacific
Naval Operations
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Marshall
Senate
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White House
Ino
Japan
Hull
Washington
Bratton
Fort Myer
War Department
American Sailor Killed by Chinese Police on Pinehang Road
Reports say an American sailor was shot and killed after refusing an order to war as Chinese authorities opened fire on Pinehang road. One companion fled while the other was detained as naval officials described a disturbance that led to the fatal confrontation.
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Parol
Pinehang Road
Pyler
Jatey
Moscow Meet Expected Stirs London Awaits Bevin Statement
London sources report Foreign Secretary Bevin anticipated to announce a possible meeting of foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and others. Rumors circulated that officials may convene to discuss top-level diplomacy amid growing hopes for a coordinated summit.
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Sordian Atlee
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United States
Bitaiy
Rilbsain
France
Shing
Morcow
Couple Receives Discharge After Two Years Service
Captain George M. Castillon and Mrs Castillon received service discharges at Fort Sheridan where they were married just over two years ago. Castillon went to the Philippines shortly after the wedding and his wife served as commanding officer of the WAOS at Port Sheridan.
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CNS
Fort Sheridan
Te Army
Sre
George M. Castillon
Hariette BP
1500 Enemy Agents Caught
A government report states that more than 1600 enemy agents were arrested in the western hemisphere during the War. The roundup included spies saboteurs and propagandists with arrests by local authorities in the Americas and by the FBI. The investigation also uncovered quantities of contraband items such as radio receivers, explosive materials, firearms and ammunition.
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Washmington
Dac
PBI
Les
South
North America
FBI
United States
FBT
C-47 Found In Argentina
A missing American C-47 transport with 14 aboard was found 20 miles south of Colonia Pellegrini in Argentina. The aircraft carried U S Army Geographic Mission personnel from Asuncion to Montevideo and U S embassy staff. The War Department in Washington withheld names pending next of kin notification.
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Argemtino Pollo
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Paraguay
Montevideo
Uruguay
U. S
Asuncio
War Department
Washington
New Monkey Business on Doorstep Foundling Kitten Monkey
Chicago pet shop owner Phil Hagerman found a tiny babble on his doorstep described as a kinkajou, a South American mammal rarely seen in the United States. Authorities at Linn County Park and Brookfield zoos identified the creature, noting it is native to South America and unusual to find here.
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Wren
White Horse
Stark
Bing
Chicago
Phil Hagerman
Linncol Park
Brookfield
South America
Mercury on Climb Weather Forecast Prediction
Forecaster H. Jarboe predicts brighter conditions with rising temperatures. The area is expected to reach around 76 by Saturday, with continued mild and dry weather ahead.
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H. Jarboe
OPA ration plan could have been harsher in wartime
Washington dispatch recalls debates on rationing clothing soap milk auto batteries and coal. A former OPA official Pat French reflects on possible gas rationing and broader controls, noting officials feared war production disruption and preferred not to be caught unprepared. Milk card schemes and other plans are discussed as safer options.
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Det
Relay
Brothers Aid Sisters
OPA
Traven
Pat French
Tudget
Wvean
Fyenen
Dent
OPA Ration Progran
War Production Board
War Food Adwiniatra
Ius
Prench
Tokyo War Crimes Trials Set For January
News service reports the first war crimes trials in Japan to begin in January with Hideki Tojo and his Pearl Harbor cabinet among the defendants. Keenan says trials will be rapid and admit no presumption of innocence beyond the law. Death penalty likely. Hirohito's fate not commented. Allies press to root out aggressors as MacArthur orders arrest of Kido.
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Chitti
Joseph B. Keenan
Japan
Hideki Tojo
Pearl Harbor
Gillty
Keenan
MacArihw
Tyne
Hirohito
Thor
Pruman
MacArthur
Wicely
Kolcht Kida
Keenay
Kido
MaceArthur
McVay Trial Adjourned After Late Witnesses Arrive
The McVay court martial was adjourned as 20 additional prosecution witnesses arrived late. Prosecution argued Captain McVay failed to zigzag and issue orders to abandon ship aboard the Indianapolis which sank near Pueblo. About 26 more had to be called before the session ended and the route to Washington resumed.
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Washington
Der
Ladtu Court
Charles Bh, McVey, III
Pueblo
Plaque Story Denied and Replaced Near Leyte Landing
Harris denies a newspaper claim that General MacArthur anger over Leyte landing led to removing a plaque. He explains the monument was rusted, a temporary wooden plaque was used for a history anniversary, then a planned permanent bronze plaque was prepared but not installed before the sale.
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Levin
Dee
T—im
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Lsetinet
Uniqud
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Myoniment
Leyte
Hscher
Richard Waris
Ant
Harris
Sixth Auto Crash Victim Succumbs
Dee Sealy, identified as the sixth victim, died last night in a Houston hospital from injuries suffered in an auto accident last Monday. Five other persons were injured in the crash.
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Sealy
Dee
Hinze
Houston
Hera
Joilied Iy
Local Forecast for San Antonio and Surrounding Areas
Fair Friday afternoon and night with little temperature change. Friday high near 70, Saturday low 38, Saturday high 76. Five day outlook for Texas gulf plains northeast Texas and western Louisiana shows temperatures about 2 degrees above normal with a slow rise. Precipitation light after Monday.
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Yicinity
Texas
Gulf Plains
Louisiana
Liquor License Violations Highlight City and State Oversight
City and state liquor control boards indict a pattern of beer and wine sales to residents in restricted buildings. Inspector Wideman charges multiple violations, citing conversion of homes to cafes and lack of proper permits from zoning authorities.
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Felday
Cal F. Wideman
Wideman
T. N. Audry
Leader In Sales Gains In Texas Cities
San Antonio led Texas among five weeks ending December 1 in retail sales gains, with 21 percent rise over 1944. Dallas posted 13 percent, Fort Worth and Houston about 5 percent, while overall weekly sales index reached 416.2 from 100 baseline. Also a Houston woman reported her wristwatch stolen from her bedside between Houston and Bay Antonio.
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Bank of
Girl objects to fingerprints at city jail riot
A female inmate objected to having her fingerprints taken at the city jail. The protest sparked a disruption: she upset a table, scattered objects around the room, and caused an ink roller to roll across another inmate. jail clerk Ray B. Williams reported the incident occurred Friday during the intake process.
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Ray B. Williams
Bally Hormadez
Williams
Bey Orchards
War Crimes List Adds 1080 Names for Trial
London dispatch reports the Sixteenth United Nations war crimes compilation listing 1080 persons for trial. Names will be published with base details and all are in custody awaiting proceedings.
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London
INSI
United Nations
Torny
Bela Wall
Cus
Tady
Army to Reduce 200 Generals Soon
The War Department announced plans to cut general officers as demobilization proceeds. About 100 generals are slated for reduction in each of the first four months of 1946, with total generals down to around 1,630. Many officers will retire or accept lower ranks as eligible, while those with distinguished records may retain higher status.
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Gian Ik
Aso
Pearl Harbor
Theaa
Robbery at Rodrigues home yields jewelry and cash
Thieves used a heavy sledge and cutting torch to crack a closet safe at Manuel Lb Rodrigues’s Saunders avenue home. They held housekeeper Mrs Angie Heys and domestic Rosa Espinosa at gunpoint and escaped with about 19 000 in cash jewelry including a diamond ring and two watches, while Rodriguez was away on a hunting trip.
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Manuel Lb. Rodrigues
Saunders Avenue
International Club
Angie Heys
Rosa Espimoza
Hays
Rodrigues
Califoraig
Mors Hars
Rodriguez
Laredo
Fathuy Vwlerreal
Sheriff’s Office
Villereal
Japanese to Start War Series in Newspapers
Tokyo announces a 20 part Pacific war series to inform and educate the public under General MacArthur’s command. The program aims to shape American history views and will be broadcast nationwide.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Lost Plane Search Expands Over Atlantic
Miami detectives reported a vast air and sea search covering about 100000 square miles of the Atlantic to locate 27 men missing after a formation of five torpedo bombers and one patrol plane. Navy units and merchant ships joined the effort, with reports of an explosion near New Smyrna and suspected flight debris. The rescue sweep continued into today as weather hindered the hunt.
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Milia
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