B 29s May Be Put on Europe Duty Amid Arctic Training
The Air Force disclosed that B 29s may replace B 17s for occupation duty in Europe. A B 29 group with fighters will operate from Alaska for Arctic training over six months, while the Mediterranean force includes an aircraft carrier. General Spaatz noted the 28th Bomb Group from Grand Island Nebraska will train at Elmendorf and five crews and planes will head to Anchorage in November, followed by the 56th Fighter Group with P 51s at Ladd Field in December.
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Arctic
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
America
Mediterranean
Carl Spaatz
RAF
Grand Island
Neb
Emendorf Field
Anchorage
Spaatz
A&ih
U. S
Aleutians
Alaska defense urged by Kenney as key shield
Gen George C Kenney chief of the US strategic air command says Alaska is the first line of continental defense, calling Arctic expeditions offensive spoke by Russians and arguing the shortest route to the United States lies over the North Pole. He urges adequate air warning and weather services as proper defense.
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New York
INS
George C. Kenney
Strategic Air Command
Alaska
United States
U.S. Army
North Pole
Striking POWs Return to Jobs in Italy Base
In Caserta Italy on Oct 2 reports say German prisoners of war who halted work demanding swift repatriation were nearly all back at work in Tiglian peninsular base section. At Livorno about 1500 strikers are confined amid 24,000 prisoners and a small American soldier presence.
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Caserta
Italy
United States Army
Tiglian Peninsular
Livorno
Mules Decline in Missouri Farm Census 1945
Washington reports the 1945 Missouri farm census shows 149,710 mules and mule colts on 61,063 farms, down from 193,565 mules on 78,259 farms five years earlier. The decline marks a continuing drop in mule numbers across the state.
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Washington
Missouri
Census Bureau
Studio Pickets Wear Helmets In Movie Studio Clash
About 400 steel helmeted pickets confronted Metro Goldwyn Mayer in a dawn protest outside the studio. Police used gas masks and gas grenades to keep strikers from entering, leaving eight at the gate under court orders. A violent clash with nightsticks rocks and clubs left 37 injured and 13 jailed, with 28 pickets and 9 deputies injured. The nationwide strike continues amid disputes between CSU and IATSE over work on sets and mass dismissals. Herbert Sorrell plans a mass demonstration to support CSU carpenters not yet involved.
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Metro- Goldwyn
Mayer
Jaber
Moe Ihan
KLIEG
Metro
Golawyn-Mayer
Conference of Sinsdia Unions
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Herbert Sorrell
A. F.L. Conference of
CSU
A. BL
Terrier Races the Subway Train in London
A terrier raced alongside a subway train six miles through London at Clapton, keeping pace with the engine through stations as passengers cheered. The dog finally hopped onto a platform before aides halted the chase, clocking a 30 minute to 20 minute slower trip than normal but surviving unscathed.
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London
Ham Common
Iol
Bombay Fights Continue with Deaths Amid Disturbances
At Bombay on October 2, a man was killed and another injured as communal clashes persisted through the night. Police report ongoing casualties tied to the unrest gripping the city.
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Bombay
Weather forecast snippet with minor inconsistencies
A brief forecast notes slightly warmer conditions through Wednesday afternoon and night, with mostly cloudy skies on Thursday. It lists a high of 82 and a low around 58 for Thursday, with Tuesday’s high not clearly stated and a 5 percent figure appearing as a fragment.
Airborne Divisions and Nazi War Crimes Appeals
Army planning drafts airborne divisions doubled to 5000 troops with a tank battalion and artillery, plus parachute support units, while expanding infantry and armored divisions. Separately, German lawyers seek clemency or shooting for Goering, Ribbentrop, and others, arguing for firing squads over hanging in the Nürnberg executions.
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Wasilington
Theivision
Anthony J. McaAuliffe
Bassogee
McAuliffe
AAF
Eisenhower mocks Papen verdicts after Rückkehr from Germany
London dispatch reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower, returning from Germany, commenting briefly on war crimes verdicts. He sighed at Prestwick airport and quipped that Von Papen “gets out of everything.”
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London
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States Army
Prestwick
Germany
von Papen
Self-Styled Jap Emperor Released by Authorities
Tonzo Oct 2. The self-styled emperor Hiromichi, pretender to the Jap throne, was released today by Jap authorities. Investigators failed to uncover sufficient evidence to prosecute Hiromichi on charges of lose majiste violating the dignity of the Emperor Mirohite.
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Tonzo
Hiromichi
Majiste
Mirohite
Palestine conference adjourns as Arabs likely return home
London dispatch reports Palestine conference adjourned for an indefinite period. An official source says Arab delegations will probably return to their homes, ending current talks for now.
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London
Palestine Conference
Blackout at Nuernberg unsettles city amid caution
In Nuernberg the army imposed a news blackout around the courthouse and jail. Col. B C Andrus, chief of the security detail, refused access to reporters as tense scenes unfolded with a military policeman threatening with a pistol while an Associated Press photographer attempted to capture Franz von Papen.
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Qeh
Nuernverg
B.C. Andrus
Associated Press
Mitevantea
Franz von Papen
Goering Sees Atom Age Dictating World Fate
London’s Evening Standard reports Hermann Goering in aQuestion and answer interview from his condemned cell says possession of the atom bomb will decide the future of the world if the United States loses its lead. He ranks Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt among Allied leaders. He sits awaiting death after being sentenced for war crimes.
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TheEvening- Standard
Hermann. Goering
United States
Luftwaffe
Risc -He-Eves
Stalin
Churchill
Roosevelt
Geering
Standard
Flesh Eaters Plea For Mercy In War Crimes Case
Thirteen Japanese defendants convicted of cannibalism and war crimes against American fliers pleaded for mercy before a U.S. military panel. Sentencing set for Friday. Seven of fourteen were convicted of cannibalism on Chichi Jima in the Bonin Islands last year. Army Lt. Gunji Isogni was acquitted. Lt. Gen. Yoshio Tachibana and others were convicted of violating the laws of war.
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Guam
U.S
Chichi
Bonin Islands
Gunji Isogni
Yoshio Ta
Hull Still Critically Ill at Bethesda Naval Hospital
Navy physicians reported no change in Cordell Hull condition while he remains conscious and not paralyzed at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a stroke on Monday. Hull, former Secretary of State, has been critically ill for days as doctors monitor his recovery.
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Navy
Stat
Cordell Hull
Hull
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Arrested After 5 Years Bratt Dodger Blames Blue Eyes
Detroit report of Lloyd Irving Chavis a 33 year old self styled poet and artist who dodged the draft for five years with help from two teachers and his wife and girlfriend he pleaded guilty to a selective service violation. He described years spent writing painting and playing music while supported by his wife and girlfriend and claimed his ex wife’s blue eyes influenced his actions. The FBI narrative notes his flight began in Pontiac where he sought induction but was late and returned home with his wife who later divorced him. No charges against the women were filed.
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Vei
Prcky
Ann Arbor
Lloyd Irving Chayis
Theodore Levin
Selective Service
Chavis
FBI
FRE
Seriool
Ite
PBI
Pontiac
FHI
FSI
Bexar County Approves Bonds for Flood Repair Needs
Bexar county commissioners said repairs from recent flood damage would require about 425000 in bonds. Precinct 4 seeks 250000, Precinct 1 100000, Precinct 2 50000, Precinct 3 25000, with officials noting roads and bridges require immediate repairs.
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Bexar County
Rudy Stappenbeck
A. J. Ploch
Ploch
Lake flood repairs eyed at Mitchell Dam project
Lake Dams Street Commissioner Paul Steffler questioned the cost of flood repairs to Mitchell lake dams. He doubts 16600 will cover work until Streets Superintendent Fred Mays inspects the site. Parks Commissioner Henry Hein sought 350000 for repairs but was denied and Steffler faces criticism over withheld details.
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Paul Steffler
Mitchell Lake
Fred May
Henry Hein
Steffter
Pupils Start School Under Disrupted Textbook Hold
Children of the occupation force in Tokyo trekking to school found their 220 pupils lacking textbooks. Most books remained seized by a freighter at sea, delaying lessons as teachers attempted to adapt.
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Tokyo
British Search American's Bags in West End Hotel Raid
London dispatch reports Scotland Yard raided a West End hotel after the American FBI asked for help to prevent leakage of atom glass devices. Yard officials denied knowledge of the incident and no outcome is given in the report.
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London
London Star
Scotlangs Yard
West End
Scotland Yard
Packers Layoff May Become Strike
GHICAGU officials said today they were seriously considering calling out the workers to make the layoff caused by shortages into a strike. The move would press management over staffing and production issues.
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Ghicagu
Packinghouse
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