Hidden Valley in New Guinea Reveals Island Civilization
American air crew members recount a 47 day survival after a crash in a cliff-walled New Guinea valley. Margaret Hastings, an Army WAC, details rescue, injuries, and a voyage through a remote Shangri La with stone-age natives before returning home on emergency leave. The account includes mentions of fellow survivors Walter Fleming and other crew, and notes public interest in their perilous journey.
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Dutch New Guinea
Margaret Hastings
Ale
Miss Hastings
Owego
N.Y
Women's Army Corps
Kou Ag Jolly
Lanse
Walter
Flemming
New Fark Eity
Marsgarth Hirstings
Orega
Shanerl-La Valley
Fleming
United States
Fiend
Corporal Tastings
New Guinea
Guam Celebrates First Anniversary of Recovery
A Guam ceremony marks the first anniversary since the island’s recovery from occupation. Officials hail Guam as a key base for operations toward Tokyo and Asia, noting organized resistance and a strong military presence.
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Guam
Admmal Sinite
Tokyo
Dslanitt
We World
Mimil
Tounch Jipan
President Truman Churchill and Stalin Hold High Level Talks
A summary of the first week of a major conference shows Truman, Churchill, and Stalin meeting daily, drafting agreements, and pushing rapid progress. The American delegation released a signary detailing long sessions, committee work, and a push toward democratic principles and security driven settlements.
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Pussuam
Vmy
UNS
Truman
Churchill
Stalin
Foreign Office
East Session
Childless Wives Seek Divorces In UK Courts
British lawyers report a surge of divorce petitions from wives seeking nullification on grounds their husbands refuse to have children. The trend follows a landmark ruling granting an annulment over childless marriage. About 400 women in Manchester reportedly planned similar actions.
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London
INS
Ptay
Manchester
Mild Storm Impacts Gulf Coast Near Corpus Christi
A tropical disturbance tracked inland south of Corpus Christi after a day of squalls and winds 30 to 45 mph. Weather officials warned of shifting directions, with gusts and rising tides near Port Aransas and Galveston while advisories remained in effect.
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Tropica
Gulf Coast
Weather Bureau
Corpus Christi
Fairley
Galvesto
Par Acrisis
Pa- Nados
Aratses Pass
ALG P. An
Pow
O'Connor
Port Avansus
Huten
Former Dallas News Editor Hy Wasson Dies After Stroke
Hy Wasson former editor in chief of the Dallas News and a member of its Texas capital staff died after a stroke. He was 31 or 26 years old, struck yesterday at his farm south of Austin.
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Austin
Japs Mass Troops To Flee Burma Area
일본 forces reportedly massing to retreat in lower Burma near the Sittang river as British probing advances press them. The communique claims strong Japanese reaction and estimates about 1000 enemy troops as likely evacuating the area.
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Burma
Alleen
Buen
CNS
Southeast Asia
Tony
Massingaush
Tie Siitaup
Wien
la Naya Fold
Attatat
Halsey Silent as Tokyo Bombardment and Air Strikes Continue
Allied forces report Halsey’s fleet shelling Tokyo Bay entrances and Nojima cape while Mustangs from Iwo Jima strike Nagoya Osaka area. B-29s target Shanghai and coastal defenses as MacArthur announces air offensive against Shanghai and Yangtze approaches.
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Halsey
Iwojima
Negoya-Osaka
Mikawa Bay
Stagehal
MacArthur
Canners Who Came Late Share Sugar Shortages Spark Aid
In Dallas on 24 August the regional OPA planned a review of canning sugar distribution, asking households that had not yet received sugar to report their needs and return surplus. Officials like Robert Trigg and Regina Food Rate coordinated the effort to ensure fair access for all states' housewives during the wartime program.
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Dallas
Thei
OPA
Nave
Hekols
Robert Trigg
Regina
Trigg
Jenorts
Chiang Kai-shek to visit United States this year
Washington reports that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek plans a U S visit with Madame Chiang to discuss China’s war effort and postwar peace. He previously met Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at Cairo, and may also meet President Truman to discuss Far East strategy.
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Washington
IRS
Chiang Kai-Shik
United States
Madame
Chiang
World Nine
China
Bern
Caley
Conter
Roosevelt
Minkster Churchill
Cairo
Tapan
Chungkng
Preside Truman
Alscuss Cyn Yivanes
Far East
Tnettial
Tian
Howitzers face red tape over Polish boy find
Battery C of the Seth Weld artillery battalion clashes with immigration authorities over Joseph Eugene Paromba, a 12 year old rescued from Germany who joined the U S Army in looks and manner. The unit has raised funds and seeks legal avenues for his admission to the United States and schooling.
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Ravington
Battey C
Seth Weld Artillery
Trantay
Immigration Service
State Department
Battery C
Seiew 1B
Jils Guna
U. S
Joseph Eugene Paromba
Germany
Battery Consis Mugeo
Joseph Eugene
Poland
Hudson
Shanks
Joseph
Eugene
Grech
Europe
James I. Walden
New York City
Walden
Joseph Huge
United States
Joseph Fugene
Drugs Ease Newman Tune WORTH Juny 34-UNB Gpl
Innes EB and Newmain, who married recently, were admitted today for treatment as doctors warn of a relapse. He lies barely alive with serious tuberculosis and mutational effects. he had previously won a prize for Japan two and a half years ago.
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Tune
Innes
Newmain
Wapala
Army Hospitals Seek Civilian Cooks for Casualty Care
Civil service representative Marty M. Melton urges civilian cooks to report to the Brooke Army Hospital center and other major medical facilities. Applicants at the United States Civil Service Commission office, 22 Byongway, will be deferred for immediate employment and receive training.
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Marty M. Melton
Eivil
Jimm
Brooke Hospital Center
Army Medical
Mataallona
Uney
Milk delivery resumes in Kansas City after truce
Kansas City milk deliveries return to normal after a Friday night truce among Mac dairy management, drivers and city officials led by City Manager L. P. Chokingham. Trucks will resume farm-to-consumer routes under advisory handlers with city street supervision.
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Kansas City
Sing
Mac Dairy
Aliron
Feuillesa
L. P. Chokingham
Hawlers
Weather Outlook for East Texas Segments
Forecaster notes a mix of partly cloudy skies across East Texas with variable warmth and humidity. Light breezes may accompany isolated showers in the afternoon, with temperatures near average for late spring.
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East Texas
Partboy Yartly
Argentina Watches for Subh Landings
Argentine coastal patrols scouted for suspected U boat landings off Buenos Aires as naval forces maintained ring guard Delays and conflicting reports circulated about Nazi dignataries or treasure possibly surrendered near San Clemente del Tuyú. Local authorities urged vigilance amid rumors while some observers questioned the sightings.
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Buenos Ares
Argentin
Buenos Aires
Me Subs
Winiy
Morgenthau Rejects $5700 Payment In Gracious Fashion
Report says Secretary Morgenthau refused a $5700 check. When asked the purpose, officials explained the funds accrued in a tax or tribute, and Morgenthau replied he would not take it. The incident highlights concerns over charitable or political contributions during his tenure.
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Treasury
Mor Ingulbi
Morgenthiau
Anna Teave
Morpenthrut
Italy Says Treaty To Be Signed Soon
In Chiasso Italy on Titly 21 the Milan newspaper Corriere Itfermazione reports a provisional peace treaty will be signed solely between Italy and the Allies. Italy was declared at war with Japan but is not yet included among the United Nations as a belligerent state.
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Truman
Churchill
Stalin
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Europe
Jie
United States
Japan
Europnan Prns Iiteal
Berlit
Trman
Trumen Snch Stal
Chayel- M Nad
Antuiet
Germany
Por East
Teader
Nesta
Nuys
Spain
Portugal
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Balkans
Italy
Chiasso
INS
Milan
Corriere Itfermazione
Thaly
Alles
United Nations
Lala
War Centers In Grip of Paralysis
Washington reports Japan faces food and fuel shortages as U S Navy air power targets homeland vulnerabilities. Vice Admiral Mitscher and Admiral Fitch warn Japan cannot sustain air operations and may underground storage plans while allied forces aim to cripple industry and transport.
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Sy’ Joseph A
Steir
Washington
INS
Japan
Isea
Wight
Mitscher
Task Force
Vito Adm. Obrey W. Fitch
Sirhorne
At & Nels
Exale
Armen
United States
Wavy Post
Rasoline
Europe
Army
Alymen
Ueet
Tormosa
Manchuria
Tkwan
Jayne
U S Minesweeper Lost Near Borneo
The Navy confirms the loss of minesweeper YMS-84 in the Borneo area with ten sailors wounded. Commanded by Lt. James W. Barlow of Chicago, the vessel is the 326th US warship lost since the war began.
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Wasiington
Jay
Navy Department
Borneo
Liccit
James VW. Barlow
Chicago
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Widen Valley
Shkanpvi-La
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