Flier Views Jap Jailer at Shanghai Prison Encounter
A wartime report describes Capt. Chase J. Nielsen of Hyrway Utah confronting former Japanese jailer Cap. Sotujira Hateuta at Shanghai Ward Road prison after the Bodlillie raid on Tokyo. Nielsen, amid a tense exchange, asserts knowledge of U.S. fliers’ fate as he faces the man who supervised the Kiangwan prison.
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Ahan Nghaj
Ins
Chase J. Nielson
Hyrway
Utah
Tokyo
Nielson
Guy
Doolittle
Jers
Jay
Kiangwan
Exeter Fon
Niel
Reds Return Church Bells in Vienna Occupation
The Red Army restored seized bells to Vienna after a foray toward the Austrian capital. The 550 church bells were returned amid the Soviet advance into Vienna as troops gained momentum toward the capital. Cardinal Theodor Innitzer was mentioned in connection with the occupation and congratulations to Marshal Ivan Konev for the advance.
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Vienna
Red
Seiz
Austin
Aem Quay
Theodore Cardinal Fanitzer
Pauilie
Eo Speciel
Ivan 5. Konev
Weather Forecast For San Antonio Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies and colder weather are forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas Wednesday night. The report predicts winds will diminish after midnight with temperatures expected to dip by morning.
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San Aneonio
J. H. Jayboe
British Gale Kills Two in Storm Ravaged Britain
A powerful gale swept Britain causing two deaths and forcing ships to seek shelter. Strong winds damaged trees and disrupted transport. a falling tree killed a soldier and injured another. Weather authorities warn of continued rough conditions across the coast.
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Lonton
Wan
Ituj
Tay
HE Milles
Britain
Sind
Ivley Arid
Transporta Ui
Indonesian forces repelled near Somavaig after use of women and children as shields
In Batavia a report states Indonesian gunmen used women and children as shields to deter advancing troops southwest of Somavaig. British forces targeted the position but were repelled after a brief engagement, underscoring the dangerous tactics in the area.
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Batavia
Ielmeds
Somavaig
Divorce Award Cites $91,373 as Net Result in Park District
Judge Robert W Terrell grants divorce to Mrs Fels TH Gilets and awards her $91,373, with property and accounts totaling $282,795.36 including a $12,500 Rome value, noting no children. The case appears filed in November 1996 with accounts housed at a local bank building.
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Fels TH. Gilets
Robert Wo
Terrell
Tih Disteiv Park
Yale
Cdurl
Hanwell J
Rome
Truman Urges Loan to Britain
President Truman calls for a loan to Britain totaling 3 750 000 and an additional 650 000 credit under lend lease obligations to expand production consumption and employment and raise living standards worldwide. He says the aid will keep a window open for surplus U S goods while they are exchanged with the United Kingdom.
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Washington
Truman Sodas
Britain
DON Satiihiz
Triman
Jer Mil
Briain Bo
Accused of Aiding Japs Testify At War Crimes Trial
Eight affidavits from American POWs accuse Japanese authorities of brutal infractions at Qumnta prison. Navy Lt. BM Little and others describe abuse and potential fatal punishment for prisoners. Testimony entered at Cant war crimes hearing as officials face cross examination.
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Yoiomuama
Jins
U. S Navy
Qumnta
Jep
Navy
BM. Little
Gellow
Che Jor
Billy Ayers
Marshall
Tras
William Kaleat
N.Y
Army Force Retreats at Tipworth Camp Brides of Soldiers
At Tipworth England on January 30 a government camp for brides of American soldiers aims to ease processing. Special nurses and medical staff will provide care while mothers are processed for travel to the United States. Relief workersassist officers and other staff in the facility.
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Tipworth
Eng
Cinoy
Hye
Jlmusi
Totay
United States
Will Filed for John Frost Estate in Foster County
John Frost widow Tony Goodwin Frost reported as beneficiary of an estate valued beyond FHNO. The will, dated March 7, 1942 and drawn in Pearl Harbor, was filed in Frost County probate court after Frost’s death aboard a destroyer near New Guinea on November 12, 1942.
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John Ponst UH
Kelid Beker
Frost
Japa
Lan
New Guinea
Joseph H. F Trost
Frost National Wink
Pearl Harbor
Stan
Atony Goodwin Frost
GM-C10 Agree to Renew Talk After 19 Week Standoff
In Detroit General Motors and the C. I.0 United Auto Workers moved toward resuming wage negotiations after a 19 week walkout that idled 175,000 production workers. James E. Dewey, Special Federal Mediator, announced both sides would sit down to settle the dispute. In Washington the House Rules Committee sent a labor measure to the floor while Senate leaders eyed action by midweek.
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General Motors
United Auto Workers
Washington
House
Dewey
J.thomas
UAW
Rules Committee
Thursay
Man Yey
D-Mont
Labo Committee
Ile
Leaders Oppose Farmers Strike Across Midwest Meetings
Reported discussions in Chicago Oklahoma Clay County reveal farmers proposing a market holiday while national farm groups say they will not join. Officials caution a nationwide strike is impractical due to food perishability. leaders argue against withholding produce.
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Wythie
Midwest
Sov Grays
Chichisha
Oke
Clay County
Nel
American Farm Bureau Federation
Grange
Washington
Hey
Taube
Johnson
Magar
Urey
Reich Plant Razing Starts in Berlin Demolition
American forces begin the large scale demolition of a camouflage painted plant near Berlin. The $46,000,000 facility is considered hazardous and was heavily guarded as engineers prepare for the ruinous blow by reverse engineering and controlled implosion.
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Reich
Berlin
Amercans
Germany
Tomiorroy
Sels
Party Plans Thrill Total Death Nears
DETROIT Jan 80. A young girl named Sandra Daldins near death after a prolonged illness, with her birthday looming. Doctors warn the cancer may be terminal as her parents plan a final party for her fourth birthday on March 17.
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Detroit
Sandiva Daldins
Horne
Arhoy's
University Hospital
Sii
Santa Clara
Sandra
Hospital Lo Hospital
Warli
Balcnie
Japan
Red Cross
Ariddin
Sandry
Tarents
Sandya
Wreath laid at Franklin D. Roosevelt grave in Hyde Park
A wreath honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt was placed at his grave in Hyde Park New York. Maj Gen Maxie D Tayte superintendent at West Point represented President Roosevelt and will be joined by staff officers of the corps. Public access to the grounds was restricted.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Frankin
Rossovels
Maxie D. Tayte
West Point
Vrewman
Taylop
One Corpe
Ronsevelt
Noosevelt
Brief Talk on War Bond Drive at Dime Commemorative Event
President Truman plans a brief talk tonight at the base venue as part of the Mare of Dimes drive. Local residents and officials expect strong support for the campaign and a notable attendance in Washington.
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Washington
Hunath
SUNS
Truman
Willl
Canel
Comortion
Clear to cloudy with colder stretch midweek notes
The forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for mostly cloudy skies Wednesday afternoon and night into Thursday, with a drop in temperature. Wednesday’s high around Ga degrees and Thursday’s low near 54 degrees, with the cooler spell lasting into Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
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San Antonio
Farmer Attacked by Irate Neighbor at County Courthouse
Sam Anderson, a farmer near Campbellton, claims Buckley and two companions confronted him at the county courthouse after a land dispute. Anderson says Buckley struck him and others tried to separate them before the officer intervened. He filed a complaint with Sheriff Ricktoy. President Truman to host weekly news conference tomorrow.
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Sam Anderson
Hada
Anderson
Horemin Buckley
Campbellas
San Amante
Campbellton
Buckley
Melie Anderson
Ricktoy
Washington
Truman
Bevin Presses Security Council Over Iran Soviet Clash
In London and Tehran, British Foreign Secretary Bevin pressed for UN Security Council action on the Soviet Iranian dispute. Stettinius urged a negotiated settlement while the Soviet envoy Vishinsky claimed no must accept council control. The U.N. moved toward organizational issues as Norway's prime minister shift sparked talks on secretary general.
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London
Tan
Beerstay
Bevin Bhiggel
Russia
Iran
Ituesia
Security Council
Edward R. Stettiius Jr
Ue Council
Stettinius
Fuond
Tyoyizadehy
Securidy Council
Coun
Soviet Union
Andre Vishinsky
Council
Bevin
Baku
Beeln
Goxing Skyinaff
Tehran
Tran
Tranian
Mbght
U.N
Ahmed Qayvian el Saltaneh
U.N. O. Neanwhite
Teyeer
Wass
United States
Ruestans
Lester Bearsey Cankdlin
Unpublished 1944 Bomb Plot Ties Leaders and Agents
A hitherto unpublished document links a 1844 bomb plot to high profile figures including President Roosevelt Prime Minister Churchill and Vatican officials. It claims Roosevelt favored Valkyrie style progress reports and Iran operatives informed Swiss services. Churchill was reportedly alerted by a Swedish industrialist as Goebbels era propaganda expert Schmidtz claimed. A German general said the Vatican was informed indirectly via Canaris through Vienna papal offices before execution by the Nazis.
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Makinenihur
Gormen
Aps
Timsmanuel Schumittz
Goebbels
Churchill
Vatican
Adm
Wilhelm Canaris
Papal
Vienna
Canaria Ater
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