Pearl Harbor Blame War Rages Over 1941 Attack Decisions
The piece argues senior officers at Pearl Harbor Kimmel and Short bore final responsibility for the surprise attack. It notes Washington’s role, the Japanese decoded signals, and Secretary Hull's late warning while recounting views blaming FDR, Admiral Yamoto, and civil leaders. It also mentions Rhode Island and New Jersey population shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Catlett Marshall
Pearl Harbor
Husband Kimmel
Walter Short
Western Union
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hawaii
U.S
Kimmel
Ford Island
Hickam
Admiral Kimmel
General Short
Washington
U.S. Navy
Nomura
Kurusu
Cordell Hull
Empire of Japan
Hull
Tennessee
Fdr
Germany
Italy
Japan
Roosevelt
Dutch East Indies
America
Short
Yamamoto
Nagato
Pearl Harbor and War Memory Across a Cultural Moment
Personal recollections recall Pearl Harbor's impact and wartime voices. Gen Genda mentions Hiroshima while a journalist recalls the New York Giants game and Donovan at OSS, with reactions from FDR Jr and a Detroit party anecdote revealing Day of Infamy stories.
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Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Wild Bill’ Donovan
Office of Strategic Services
Western Union
Stanley Woodward
N.Y. Herald-Tribune
Pearl Harbor
Stanley
Detroit
Swank River House
Short
Mr. Short
Poor Folks Party Highlights Wichita Political Divide
In Wichita Sedgwick County Republicans hosted a $100 beer dinner with Kansas Sen. Robert Dole as speaker, while about 800 Democrats paid $1.25 for ham and beans and soup. The scheduled speaker did not appear. State Atty. Gen. Van Miller and Sheriff Johnny Carr were delayed by a criminal investigation. Mrs. Virginia Docking attended and mingled with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas
Robert Dole
GOP
van Miller
Johnny Carr
Virginia Docking
Robert Docking
Gassy man jokes about General Short over catering remark
The deflated monologist quips at Gen Walter C Short, apologizing for confusing him with a caterer. He notes retired generals must eat, smiling as he defends himself in a brief exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Short
Hawaiian Defense Command
Adm
E. Kimmel
Summit Series Continues Amid Trade Friction Fears
The article reports ongoing discussions from page one about the Summit Series and notes concern that Canada could impose strict investment restrictions affecting U.S. interests. Authorities monitor potential impacts on commerce and diplomacy.
Nixon Summons Monetary Experts for White House Meeting
President Nixon calls in his four top economic advisers to discuss dollar problems abroad and inflation at home after a weekend at Key Biscayne. The session follows budget talks during his Florida trip with no details released.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Key Biscayne
Fla
Ronald L. Ziegler
Florida
John Ehrlichman
Treasury
John B. Connally
Paul McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
Arthur Burns
Federal
Biscayne Bay
C. G
Bebe” Rebozo
Washington Redskins
New York Giants
Robert Abplanalo
New York
Grand Cay Island
Bahamas
Two Goats Drawn by Lot for Israelite Atonement
One goat bore the sins of the people while a second was chosen by lot as a scapegoat. The high priest laid hands on the chosen animal and confessed the people's sins before sending it into the wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Piercing Ears and Medical Cautions From a Doctor
A doctor weighs risks of ear piercing for a 12 year old, noting infection possible even with skilled hands and urging sterile conditions and professional supervision. The piece also mentions peer pressure and cites Alphonse Bertillon's identification system.
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Mrs. A
Alphonse Bertillon
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Jim Bishop
Rhode Island
New Jersey
NEW York Life
Jim Gibson
C.L.U
Ohio
Santa
Cyril B. Sherwood
Santa Claus
Sherwood
Panese
Genda
Hiroshima
Fdr JR
Steve
Oval
Empire State Building
Malooley’s
Veal
Summit
Canada
Jupiter
Galileo
A. R
Pizza Inn
Plaza North
Standard Oil
Standard
Standard Oil Division
American Oil Company
Jim Fischer
Standard Super Service
3Rd
Wabash Avenue
Eighth Avenue
3Rd & Margaret Avenue
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