Senator Would Record Jap Atrocities Evidence
Senator Wilson of Iowa proposes a three member Senate military subcommittee to hear testimony on West Coast arrivals from former prisoners of war and civilians held by Japan. The plan aims to create a permanent authentic record of Japanese prisoner treatment for future treaty considerations.
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Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
An ad urges quick treatment for bronchitis and coughs. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that soothes inflamed bronchial membranes and loosens mucus. The copy promises fast relief and money back if unsatisfied, appealing to readers seeking immediate cough relief.
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Fort Catrall Sees Internee Ball Game Cancelled
In Santo Tomas camp the internee and guard teams planned a baseball game after Colonel Hyashi asked Carroll how to get along with internees. Hyashi's team won early, then withdrew the contest as the Americans led. The plan collapsed amid rising tensions and cancellation.
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Trash Service Extended in Horlandale and Hot Wells
City garbage collection will resume in Horlandale and Hot Wells with twice weekly pickups after a two to four week transition as private haulers quit. Park Commissioner Henry Horn said cleanup of piling refuse will take time while the city funds a tree-planting program and enlists a chain gang to plant in parks.
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Briton Charged With Collaborating With Nazis
London February report says Gerald Percy and Sandys Hewitt, both English teachers, face trial for collaboration during the German occupation of France. Prosecution alleges they supplied propaganda and broadcasts for the Nazis, earning up to 28,000 francs ($5,007) monthly, with stays in France after the invasion.
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Last Round Battle On Monty Says Front Advances In Germany
Allied forces push through western Germany as Patton's Third Army expands toward the Eifel region, Auchs and Saars, with multiple towns captured. Patch's Seventh Army advances near Saarbrucken while heavy fighting continues along the Roe river front toward Cologne. Canadian and British units strike from Wesel toward the Rhine, meeting German resistance and minefields as forward thrusts converge on northern pathways.
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Churchill Back From Crimea
London dispatch notes mixed reactions to General De Gaulle's absence from Yalin and Roosevelt's invitation to Algiers talks on world security. The Vatican reports continued fever and influenza illness with a noted high risk.
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invasion of Iwo Jima through the Tokyo line continues
Allied forces pressed the Iwo Jima invasion as two light units of a massive fleet prepared the way toward Tokyo. Japanese resistance stiffened as marines cleared ridges and pillboxes with flamethrowers, while air and sea bombardments pummeled Saipan and the surrounding area.
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7000 Rescued From Manila Hospital
Americans stormed into the ruins near Intramuros and liberated about seven thousand civilians including one hundred Americans from the Manila hospital area. General Griswold warned time is short as Japanese resistance in the Intramuros district stiffens and evacuation continues under heavy fire.
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Greek Monuments Damaged in War
Athens reports that ancient Greek monuments including the Parthenon suffered damage from artillery and mortar fire in the recent conflict. The mortar strike damaged the Parthenon western foundation steps the Propylaea entrance hall and a pillar capital of the southwestern wing.
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Explosion Fatal to Fraternity Initiate
In St Louis on February 9 a naval trainee and medical student Robert G. Perry, 20, died from an explosion during an informal initiation at the Beta Pi fraternity house. Police said lampblack and ignition mixture may have exploded during a street ceremony. Several other members were treated for minor burns. Perry is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Perry of Harrisburg.
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Real Battle on Iwo Jima Faces Marines in Lively Assault
War correspondent recounts a 1945 Iwo Jima assault with bombardment from battleships and cruisers. Marines push inland under heavy fire as Japanese defenses crumble under offshore fire. Aircraft from carrier groups strafed and bombed positions while ships supplied the beachhead. the invasion was expected to last days with intense fighting ahead.
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Jap Plane Production Cut Heavily
U S Pacific Fleet reports damaging raids on four Japanese aircraft plants near Tokyo, including Nakanj ima Tachigiwa Musashing and Tama. Nekajina Ota and Muyashino are cited as major engine and assembly sites, with Tachigewo shown as a large facility west of the imperial palace. The article notes significant disruption to Japan's aerial production network.
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San Antonio Light brief item from February 19 1945
A short San Antonio Light entry dated Monday February 19 1945 notes regional happenings. Specifics are limited in the fragment, but the brief preserves the date and paper context for a compact historical record.
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Japs clamoring for homeguard against American invasion
London report cites Tokyo correspondent for Transocean saying Japanese press demands a Volkssturm style home guard to meet a potential American invasion. Citizens urge rapid formation of defensive units to defend Japan.
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