Six Japs Executed on Guam for War Crimes
GUAM June 20 (INS) The U S Military Government announced six Japanese were executed on Guam for war crimes. Convicted of beheading nine American POWs in 1942, victims included Carlson’s Raiders. The last to hang was Koso Abe, former vice admiral. others were Shigemetsu Sakaibara, Lt. Col. Kikuhi Io, Capt. Nabore Nakajima, Pvt. Kiyoshi Takahashi, and Seaman Kai Shon.
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Kikuhi Io
Wnabore Nakajima
Kiyoshi Takahashi
Kai Shon
Domestic Court Urged by Dallas Attorney at LWV Meeting
Dallas attorney Miss Sarah Daniels urged creation of a Texas domestic court to handle family and juvenile cases, arguing it would strengthen families amid wartime strain. She praised district courts but urged uniform state plans and noted ongoing legislative efforts and existing juvenile proceedings in Dallas.
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Dallas
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Divorced Couple Remains Together 72 Years
In Los Angeles a curious case titled Divorced 12 Years finally part, involved Mr and Mrs Lazzarevich who lived together 72 years after their divorce not realizing they were divorced. Superior Judge Charles Burnell studied the matter as Catherine Lazzarevich, 44, seeks 25000 dollars for housekeeper services and asks 200 dollars monthly for the care of son Daniel, 11, born during reconciliation.
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Los Angeles
Generals Urge Training at Reserve Officers Convention
High ranking army officers urged universal military training. Gen Jasob Devers, commanding general, said it would prove our salvation to the Reserve Officers Association at its 21st annual convention. Lt Gen J Lazton Collins warned defenses are terribly weak before about 800 delegates.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars backs universal military training
In Walla Walla Washington on June 20 the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention passed a resolution calling for immediate universal military training. The vote reflects a wave of support for broader defense measures amid global tensions.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Army Bobbin On Way Out
Washington reports Congress moving to end the army remount service. A house-passed bill would transfer the remount operation from the army to the agriculture department, seen as the final blow to the cavalry role. The measure passed the house easily and appears poised for Senate action without expected difficulty.
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Editors Study Teletypesetter Conference Notes
At the joint Texas Newspaper Publishers Association and Associated Press meeting in Texe, editors review production problems with teletypesetter equipment. Aller Moray explains Teletype operations while Ea Kennedy of the Associated Press discusses newsroom workflow and current machinery.
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Texas
Evas Press Association
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Aller Moray
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Ea Kennedy
Tomer
Associated Press
California
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Crowder Named District Agent in Texas Extension Service
Crowder Moore County Home Demonstration Agent has been appointed district agent at the Texas College Extension Service headquarters. This promotion places Crowder in a regional role serving multiple counties and coordinating with state officials on agricultural education programs.
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College Station
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Rites for Mrs. McManus in San Antonio and Los Angeles
Funeral services for Mrs. E. McManus, former San Antonio resident living in Los Angeles for about 50 years, will be held at 4:45 a.m. Saturday at Zizik Kearns Funeral Home. She died at her daughter May Oberholez’s home after a long illness. Survived by daughter, two sons Navy Capt. I. J. McManus of Monoliy and Mal Stewart A. McManus of San Antonio, plus two sisters Miss Mattie Gorman of San Antonio and Mrs. Joseph Jones of Del Rio.
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Los Angees
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May Oberholez
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Navy
I. J. McManus
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Mal
Stewart A. McManus
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Joseph Jones
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U S Leads Safety Drive in Nationwide Highway Campaign
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming announced a multimillion dollar federal lead in highway safety. The War Department rechecked 100,000 drivers since July and will expand the program to reserve officers ROTC students and National Guard. Navy now uses compulsory driver testing and licensing. Interior and Post Office improve driving practices. federal civilian driver injuries cost about 1 million dollars yearly not counting sick leave and time lost.
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New Worry For Fliers Causes Vision Imbalance
Palo Alto Calif February 20 Dr Frank W Weyworth Stanford University physiologist reports on depth perception tests used by armed forces and airlines to gauge visual efficiency of fliers. The study highlights aniseikonia a defect where images on retinas differ in size causing one eye to view objects larger than the other potentially altering flight distance judgment and wing balance.
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Frank W. Weyworth
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