Night Riots Leave Bombay in Turmoil and Casualties
In Bombay a night of clashes between British troops and civilians left hundreds killed or injured as troops fired on mobs in the Dadar suburb. Casualty lists show many fatalities with bodies awaiting morgue removal. Gandhi urged Indians to end violence, while naval mutiny cases were demobilized and seamen received rations.
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Bombay
Dadar
Kitter Street
Gandil
Motandas K. Gandhi
Egyptian students stage three day strike in Cairo
Cairo February 23 Egyptian university enrollment about 25 000 students walk out for three days to mourn demonstrators killed in anti-British protests. The action follows a day of clashes and arrests as authorities move to quell unrest.
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Egypt
Cairo
Shaw Calls Atom Bomb Outmoded in Deserted Notes from Ayel St
London fel 23 George Bernard Shaw said the atom bomb is an old fashioned gadget and war is unprofitable now. He spoke in Hertfordshire at Ayel St Lawrence during an interview by this writer by a roaring fire. He argued the United Nations is hampered by vetoes and the world should disunite to avoid collapse. He remained refusing a coat on a frigid day, warning that truth may be punished in this world but rewarded in heaven.
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Candy
London
George Bernard Shaw
Ireland
Ayel St, Lawrence
Hertfordshire
Shaw
Anderlip
United Nations Organization
United Nations
LA. N. Cuaries
England
Losle
Ene Niles
Yamashita in Obscure Grave
In Manila on September 23 1945 Tomoyuki Yamashita was executed for brutal crimes during the war and buried in a prisoners' cemetery among soldiers who died or were captured in the Philippines. The grave lacked medals, and his worn uniform bore Japanese army identification tags among the 3006 others who perished.
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Manila
Tech
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Stilwell Named Commander of Reactivated Sixth Army
Gen Joseph W Stilwell commander of the Western Defense Command has been named commander of the reactivated Sixth Army with activation set for March 1 and headquarters at the Presidio in San Francisco.
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Washington
Sixth Army
War Department
San Fran
Anti British Arms and Russian Postwar Policy Reflections
The unofficial Army and Navy Bulletin argues Russia aims to disrupt UK and US postwar ties while relying on unemployment to pressure imports. It claims Moscow seeks to worsen Anglo American competition and influence global treaties, contrasting Russia with reconversion efforts in Britain and the United States. The piece lauds the Anglo American military alliance and notes no intent to align with Russia or China.
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Wasilington
Fes
Army and Navy
Hussia
Russie
Acti
Moscow
Russia
U. S
Great Britain
Iran
Turkey
U.S
Washington
Altes
China
Spring Day Promised by forecast from J H Tarbor
A pleasant day was forecast for Sunday with light northeasterly winds declining toward the day. Meteorologist J H Tarbor issued the forecast noting a mellow air and brighter skies expected across the region.
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J. H. Tarbor
Skull Fractures in Auto Crash Near Seguin
Librado Jimerez, 38, of Converse, suffered four skull fractures in a Saturday night car crash 12 miles from the city on the Seguin highway. His condition was listed as critical. State Patrolman J. B. Tall said Jimerez was alone. the other driver was Edward O. Herff, 420 Club Drive. Herff had facial lacerations and his wife a sprained ankle.
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Librado d Jimerez
Converse
Seguin Highway
J. B. Tall
Jimerez
Edward O. Herff
Herff
Woman Released On Own Recognizance In Baby Sale Case
LAS VEGAS Nov 23 A 2 id mother Mrs Julia Denn was released on her own recognizance today pending trial on charges she offered to sell her nine month old child to a childless couple for 5000 dollars.
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Las Vegas
INS
Julia Denn
New Type Cruiser Commissioned in Philadelphia
The USS Huntington, a 10,000 ton light cruiser with a single stack, was commissioned today at the Philadelphia Naval Base.
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Philadelphia
Huntington
Secon
Phildelphia Naval Base
Jap Bandits Attack Reds In Manchuria
Moscow radio reported remnants of Japanese troops in Manchuria staging large scale bandit attacks on Soviet forces since mid November. The broadcast blamed reactionary elements in China for guiding the assaults as China urged Russia to evacuate Manchuria.
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London
Moscow Radio
Manchuria
China
Price Line Will Be Held by Porter Says at Bankers Meeting
Washington February 23 INS Paul A Porter price administrator opened with a strong defense of the current price line saying it must be kept despite pressures. He warned inflation endangers wartime gains and urged using reserves to expand production and new equipment rather than raise prices. Porter told bankers they face the whip as price controls remain crucial to prevent shortages and economic collapse.
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Washington
INS
Paul A. Porter
Kentuckian
American Institute of Banking
America
Porter
Iinsteadz
Iat
OPA
Eonem
Idrica
Lough
Carton W. Werkau
Memphis
Tenn
Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
Duquesne Light Company
Pittsburgh
Atrike
Chicago
IPG Sen Tie Soupagy. Org
Poate
Ap. Tield
Illneis
Coal Producers Association of Tilinois
Quell Riot in British Camp at Aldershot Barracks
Mobile troops were deployed to quell a disturbance among British army prisoners at the Aldershot detention camp. An army spokesman reported injuries to airmen and damage to several buildings after prisoners threw tableware during an evening meal, with the disturbance lasting for hours.
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Aldershot
England
Yo Imen
Storm Rages Through Britain Amid Severe Weather
A winter storm sweeps Britain closing ports and forcing ships to seek shelter. A 21-foot radio tower collapsed near London as authorities report high winds and disrupted travel.
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London
Britain
Houston Faces New Threat To Utilities
Four major national labor strike threats loom over utilities and transit, with the CIO Mine Mill and Smelter Workers planning a 7,000 member strike at 18 ASM operations Monday. A federal panel announced a breakthrough in the Caterpillar farm equipment strike, while wage and vacation disputes stall talks at General Motors and other industries.
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Associated Prova
Pittsburgh Power
New York City
Houston
Washington
C.I.C
American Smelting and Refining Company
Peoria
Caterpillar Tractor Company
General Majora Strip
National Federation of Telephone Workers
American Telephone and Telegraph
Ranch Awaits Valley Merc Ranch for Billy Harrell
MERCEDES Feb 23. Marine Billy Harrell who lost both hands on Iwo Jima stands to get a ranch when he returns home. Free citizens have raised 325000 to buy the place for him. Harrell is in Los Angeles getting artificial hands fitted and will hear more next week from his mother.
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Mercedes
Billy Harrell
Iwo Jima
Harrell
Los Angeles
Muskegon Fire Causes Million-Dollar District Damage
Muskegon city officials estimate the fire that destroyed a section of the business district caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. The blaze raged through the waterfront area yesterday and prompted evacuations and emergency responses.
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Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon
Wal
Volunteer Corps May Halt Draft
Washington report notes a proposed bill by House Naval Committee Chairman Carl Vinson to create a 600000 strong volunteer corps to take occupation duties in foreign lands. Enlistees would receive benefits including free travel to and from home for an 80 day furlough, family travel for one round trip, doubled base pay, and service terms of two to six years for men aged fourteen to sixteen.
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Washington
Carl Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
Vinson
Woman bystander slain in city gun duel incident
Cleveland on February 23 reports a bystander Miss Felon Brodzinskin, 23, a stenographer, killed by a stray bullet during an attempted south side loan company holdup. One gunman was critically wounded and a man believed to be his partner was captured amid crossfire between police and suspects.
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Cleveland
Pollen Fristranta
Souths Side
Felon Brodzinskin
Sunday Weather Outlook Skies Cloudy and Cooler
Partly cloudy Sunday with cooler conditions. Minimum temperature around 52 degrees and a high near 76 degrees. Additional weather details available on Page 6A.
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Naximum
Johnny Gets to Promised Land
Little Johnny Camora, adopted mascot of the 36th Division in Italy, arrived in Dallas by air today. He was welcomed by Waxahachie natives and his Waxahachie home for five months. Johnny had been held by immigration authorities until last week while his case to remain in the United States proceeded. Janet Blair Stricken With Influenza.
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Dallas
Little Johny Camora
Texas
Mile Dalton Boy
Italy
Waxahachie
Johnny
Leroy Thompson
Waxakachle
Spt
Curley Thompson
United States
America
Union Plans To Shut Of City Plants In Houston
Houston union action threatens city water and sewage operations with a 5 pm shutdown. Striking workers and pickets target water and gas plants. injunction blocks picketing at key facilities though electrical workers remain unbound. City officials vow plants can operate with defense guard standing by as sanitation deteriorates and sidewalls fill with debris.
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Houston
D. W. Maxwell
Houston Building Trades Counci
Electrical Workers’ Union
A. J. Bannon
Bugine
Merhers Weld
Deny Recornition
Maxwell
Gris Massey
Texas State Defense Guard
Massey
J. M. Nagle
Austin 7
Houston Building Trades Council
Leir
Flames claim life of 83 year old man in Chetona blaze
In Chetopa, Kansas, 83 year old H. I. Geraty died when a fire gutted their home. His 80 year old brother was rescued by neighbors as flames trapped them at the doorway. The survivor suffered minor burns while attempting to save a photo of his mother.
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Chetopa
Kan
Insi
A. H. Geraty
Chetona
U S Apology Over Czech Raid and Seized Documents
The United States ordered the immediate return of German documents seized by American troops from a hillside hiding place south of Prague. Washington expressed deep regret to Czechoslovakia’s President and noted the detachment entered without official approval, citing Nazi prewar plans as motives for the action.
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United States
Prague
Czechoslovakia
State Department
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Can
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Czechoslovakie
Hitler
Witter
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