LeMay Warns of Destruction as Bombs Target Cities
General LeMay declares a policy of destroying Japanese cities to shorten the war, stating mass firebombing will continue. He describes leaflets and warning messages to civilians, with plans to strike at least four targets and possibly more, emphasizing military objectives over civilians.
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LeMay
Il Lin
le May
Cinpag
Revere
America
Japan
le- Demyew
Aly Tures
Stratepic
Saigon
Arene
Trinh
Chittehin Ang Ching Kai-shek
Hitchigo
Tokyo i Militariats
Inne
Car prowlers net six dollars and fifty cents in dresses
Mrs A Leavy of 16 Traistock Avenue reported her car in the 100 block of Peach Street rifled of $660 during Thursday night. Mrs Mary Taylor of 323 Melrose Drive reported yard dock thief dresses stolen from her car.
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Rash’ Olid
A. Leavy
Traistock
Avenue
Mra
Kry ‘Paylor
Melrose Drive
Hirohito Sways Yet Warlords Hold Japan’s Fate
Washington dispatch argues Japan’s decision on unconditional surrender rests not with Emperor Hirohito but with warlords who control the government. It notes Hirohito, while a figurehead, has shaped imperial policy through regents and court advisors, with real power lying in military leaders. The piece contrasts past regencies and the emperor’s limited role in decisive moves toward end of the war.
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Morris J
Karns
Torender
Washington
Japan
Hitoclu
Ling Ikely
County Dads 0.K. PayRaise Sparks County Talk
County commissioners push a pay raise for county employees amid tense debate. Officials including Judge Anderson and Commissioners Ham Anderson Sara Dennett and Ray Stappenback back the increments. The panel also bans voting machines for the August 25 constitutional amendments election, planning to use paper ballots under County Clerk Fred Hintyoss.
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Ingae Ardersay
Bow Unr
Shook
Japs Ignore Ultimatum Warned by Domei News
In Tokyo and Washington circles conflicting signals emerge as Domei reports that Japan may reject Allied terms. Oshina, a leading militarist diplomat, pressed for terms while Takwe urged lenient peace. Details on Oshama’s reception in New York are unclear after the July 11 arrival with staff.
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Yachur Whira
Oshime
Japan
Oshina
Tokyo
Auere
Couinter
Oshma
New York
Corrigan Sports Bench Scene After Friday Morning Altercation
Corrigan presided on his bench during the Boxar County tourth on Friday morning. Witnesses describe a tense exchange with Ralph Northway, district attorney custodian, leading to a discolored eye and a reported altercation. Northway reportedly visited Corrigan’s office on Thursday afternoon for business. A marked car was later found nearby and an investigation is underway.
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Wishe
Peace Bay
Corrigan
Boxar
Ralph Northway
Northway
Corigai
Northwey
Corporal Newman Reported Improving in Army Hospital
Port Worth July 17 reports say Corporal James Newman is improving while treated for confinement illnesses at a camp hospital. His mother Mrs. O F Newman said last night she fears he is not improving and that he remains in a frail, guarded condition under oxygen support.
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Port Worth
James Newman
O. F. Newaan
San Antonio Light Classified Ad Offer July 27 1945
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to use a "Light Want Ad" to find someone in San Antonio for a job or service. The text is garbled but implies a promotional classified slot on Friday July 27 1945. No clear names or locations beyond San Antonio.
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San Antonio
San Antonin
Draft Dodger Marine Faces Charges In Federal Hearing
Testimony in Houston notes Sgt. William Feigle admitted taking 60 from Claude Claunch to alter exam papers for draft deferment. Claunch, a machinist, was examined at induction before commission Crothers, bond set at 1000 dollars. Feigle and Army Supt Redwine released on 2000-dollar bonds after admitting valvular heart trouble on Claunch's papers.
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Hue Lun
Willian M. Feigle
Fergis
Oma Oxon Cliurch
Galveston
Anld
Thomas G. Redwine
Tittle Rock
Ark
Tunslay
Alberk
Charplot
Aper
Ato Danio
Felgle
Clauiel
Houston
Claunch
Carothers
Voiple
Rio Grande yields 19th slain Mexican laborers
A disjointed report describes the discovery of 19 Mexican laborers slain and dumped along the Rio Grande between the Matamoros and Reynosa area. The piece blurs names and places but indicates robbers abducted workers on a weekend, then killed them and dumped bodies outside the Mexican site. Authorities in the region mention the crime and ongoing investigations.
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Ata Menta
Rio Grande
Iver Miter
Shevrite Weit Oakley
Mexico
Boamen
Atrean
Matamayos- Reynosa
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Hirohita
Jauin
Hirohito
Ronily
Hind
Yoshidko
Dapan Oy
Trincos
Prince of Wales
Edward Vul
Duke of Windsor
Fikahita
Edward
Wiechilo
Japain
Ud Hbrohito
Pearl Harbor
Fortung
Hitchita
Gilbey
Curys
the International
NIN
National Distillecs Prodinis Cocp
Domei
Reid
Keen Agures
sTuute
Ierrdeviegaburs
Helena Mont
Fasion Mines
Eee Cf
Corporal Newman
Sata
Mustort
Alex
Cady
Wham Canere
Tinkof Uders
Presa St
Axtuc Theater
San Pedre Ave
Austin
Texas
Marine
Fehr Baking Company
Walt T i
Odin
Honty Butler
San Antonio, Texas
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