MacArthur Outlines Japanese Policy In First Occupation Report
General MacArthur reports Japan’s occupation two months after landings in August. He defends using the Japanese government to execute orders and urges “use, not support” of existing administration while guiding changes by the Japanese people. He commends troops as exemplary and notes limited direct democracy, with Korea divided between Soviet and American control.
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Washington
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Korea
Parker County Draft Board Resigns Over Farmer Induction Plan
Weatherford January report notes the Parker county draft board members resign amid controversy over a proposed induction of farmers and ranch workers. The board quit Wednesday, signaling a clash between agricultural interests and draft administration.
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Stamp Tax Brings In More Than Twenty Six Million
The state reports total stamp tax revenue from cigars alcohol and beer at 26,992,218 for the year. December receipts reached 248,741, up 326,993 from December 1984. Tobacco dress shows the largest December rise at 1,216,797 versus 1,017,138 a year earlier. Aquar declined from 880,049 to 854,933.
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Austin
Jan
Farmer Takes a Wife Condensation in January Digest
Condensed from a humorous tale about a young husband learning farm life, with Uncle Tim othy assisting, in a charm filled Reader's Digest feature. Also mentions dry walling, a French waterproofing product, a doctor’s antidote for tension, a trivia quiz on figures, and a feature on MacArthur as a national life hero.
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Joly Good
Timothy
Jegend
Police Sick Slips Ordered
General order from Chief Aubrey Hopkins requires police department personnel to file illness certificates within seven days after recovery to receive sick pay. Senior officers must visit sick members and report to the police secretary. Releif fund members must report lines to the relief fund doctor to obtain benefits.
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Aubrey Hopkins
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Farm Prices To Remain High In Coming Months
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farm prices are at a 25 year high and will show little change for the next several months. Markets for farm produce are expected to stay near boom levels at least until the 1946 crops arrive. Some commodities like livestock may decline in spring.
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Mrs. Quezon Refuses Monthly Pension
Mrs Atfers M Quezon widow of the late Philippine president declines a 1000 peso monthly life pension. She says she would not be keeping faith with the memory of her husband.
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Atfors M. Quezon
The
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Former JP Vet Tours Courthouse Welcome Home
Ottis West former justice of the peace in Harlanda recently of the United States Navy on Okinawa was given a royal welcome at the courthouse Thursday returning from the Pacific. Constable Ed Schaefer and Constable Henry Y. Satcher escorted him from office. West served as motor machinist's mate with a repair unit in Hawaii the Marshall Islands the Carolines and Okinawa and was present when American forces captured Yonata air field. West said I got within 300 miles of Japan that was close enough for me.
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Ottis West
Harlanda
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Plan to keep GI's wives in home during husbands' absence
ST LOUIS Jan 3 INS Chief Probation Officer Frank X Reser said he intends to keep GI s wives in the home until their husbands return and will report to the absent spouse. He disagreed with social workers who have adopted out illegitimate children borne by women with husbands away for long periods. About 25 known cases in St Louis last year.
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Frank X. Reser
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New Braunfels Plans Centennial Observance Open Meeting
New Braunfels to discuss the 100th anniversary of its founding and charter at an open meeting in the Comal County courthouse at 7:90 p.m. Tuesday. Mayor A. D. Nubn and Carlo Fisther announce spring celebration events and centennial committee plans.
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Fugitive Surrenders by Phone in New Mexico
Denver officers planned to move to take Inko custody a confidence game suspect who surrendered by telephone. Garth Oler, 21, who had fled on bail on a false pretenses charge, called from Hobbs after seeing his photograph on a police circular. He allegedly sold but did not deliver uniforms to 90 Denver nurses, posing as an agent of a garment manufacturing firm.
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Chennault Flies to China
Honolulu reports Claire Chennault, famed leader of the Flying Tigers, departed Hickam Field for China as a private citizen on a secret mission. He wore U S Army Air Forces uniform and rejected command of a combat unit, urging caution over rapid demobilization and arguing for a strong volunteer force while noting deterioration of morale in forces.
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Truman Gets Tag No.1 in Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri reports Governor Truman loses tag No 1 to stiff competition as President Truman mails in his application from his home. Ginnings in McGulloch County for 1945 trail 1944 by nearly 2000 bales with December 13 totals reaching 4526 bales, per local census data.
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Brady
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Thieves Strike Film Stars in Pasadena Burglary Case
Hollywood reports police files on a burglary involving actor Bana Andrews and his wife Mary, who said clothing, luggage, and jewelry worth 2600 dollars were taken from their car in Pasadena. Actress Joan Blondell claimed 400 dollars worth of men's clothing, hats, robes, and ties were taken from a guest house on December 14.
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Filipino Police to Fight Luzon Gangs
Manila dispatch reports So-P-uorense Secretary Alfred Montelihing announced 10 000 sub machine guns issued to 19 000 Filipino army military police for operations against “IRwhess elements” in Central Luzon. The force also has planes signal gear and 24 field hospitals for cleanup efforts amid rumors of armed gangs seizing local governance.
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Second Gas Cut Spooks London in Cold Weather
London endures 21 degree cold as a second gas pressure cut chills residents. The city, heavily reliant on gas for heat and cooking, faced intensified hardship amid frigid conditions and already low supply. Officials warned of continued disruptions as temperatures dropped.
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War Crimes Trial Opens on Death March Links
Manila January 3 Jap General Masaharu Homma faces war crimes charges tied to the Bataan death march of 1942. A former staff officer testifies Homma knew of the forced march and supervised nearby routes as prisoners were driven with scarce food water and medicine. Prosecution alleges widespread rape and mistreatment of American and Filipino women, citing the Rosario apartments incident after Manila fell.
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Death penalty sought in Philippines thought police case
No death penalty was demanded by the prosecution for Jap Lieut. Seiichi Ghta, former head of the senotonous thought police. The military commission hearing the case will deliver its verdict Friday. Ghta faced trial on crimes including murders and deaths at Fort Santiago.
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Omuta camp commander trial hears defense witness
Defense witness Mai Yeichi Rikasaki testifies that American prisoners at Omuta camp received three meals daily and refreshments, contrasting with conditions in home islands posts. He speaks during the trial of camp commander Kei Yuri for allegedly causing American deaths.
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Year End Bank Calls Issued By Authorities
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for all national banks to report their condition as of December 31, 1945. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued similar calls to insured banks not covered by the others.
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Texas Banking Dept Calls for Consolidation of State Banks
The Texas State Banking Department issued a call for consolidation of all state banks as of close of business December. Officials urge actions to stabilize the banking system and ensure orderly exits or mergers where necessary.
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Ex Vice King Freed By Governor Dewey Commutes Luciano Sentence
Ex vice kingpin Charles Lucky Luciano may gain a commutation today from Governor Dewey. Once a major racketeer famed for organizing prostitution, Luciano, now 47, was sentenced to 30 to 50 years after conviction in 1936. His attorneys supplied U.S. Army intelligence ahead of the invasion, aiding wartime efforts.
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Lucky” Luciano
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U S Ships Declared War Time Shipping Tangle
In 1952 with war officially declared on Spain the U S merchant fleet had shrunk forcing Congress to permit 42700 tons of foreign shipping to fly the American flag to transport troops to Cuba and the Philippines.
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