Mass trial list names 24 Nazi leaders for October
London reports Allied officials named 24 top Nazi and Prussian military chiefs for the first postwar mass trial. The list includes Hermann Goering Rudolf Hess Wilhelm Keitel and Karl Doenitz with others such as Martin Bormann Joachim von Ribbentrop Robert Ley Alfred Rosenberg and Julius Streicher.
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London
Herman Goering
Rudolf Hess
Wilhelm Keitel
Karl Doenitz
Germany
Hess
Fuehrer
England
Martin Bormann
Hitler
Bormann
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Robert Ley
Alfred Rosenberg
Reich
Wans Frank
Poland
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Wilhelm Frick
Tator
Washington column on postwar travel and gasoline rationing nostalgia
Secretary Clinton P. Anderson reflects on a Sunday drive after V J Day, noting crowded roads and faster driving than wartime. He ponders which war time sacrifices might become valued blessings and how people miss living more simply as peacetime returns.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Washington
Hurricane Tears Through Texas Leaving Wrecked Coast
A tropical hurricane battered the Central Texas coast then blew out in East Texas causing up to 15 million dollars in crop and property damage. The storm killed three and injured at least 13 as aid groups like the Salvation Army and Red Cross mobilized clothing and relief facilities for the homeless.
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East Texas
Houston
Texas
Houston Post
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Stock Quotations and Guests at Baranof Hotel
Closing quotations across listed stocks include Alaska-Juneau Mine 7, American Can 101, Anaconda 33s, Curtiss-Wright 6, International Harvester 90, Kennecott 38s, New York Central 25, Northern Pacific 26 in fractional form, U S Steel 70, Pound 4.03. Sales totaled 920,000 shares. Dow Jones averages Industrials 172.09 rails 54.72 utilities 22.63. Charles S Hofstatter Barton E Buck and Larry Howland of Excursion Inlet are guests at Baranof Hotel.
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New York
Alaska-Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtiss-Wright
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Dow, Jones
North Pacific naval force heads to Japan under Fletcher
By Olen Clements Associated Press AdaK Alaska Aug 29 escort carriers cruisers and destroyers commanded by Vice Adm Frank Jack Fletcher prepare to depart for Japan observers expect them to help take over parts of northern Japan Admiral Fletcher's force fought the Kuriles with Russians further south Admiral Martin the first American naval officer attacked by Japan was at Kaneohe air station on Oahu when Pearl Harbor was hit roles noted for Brown Litch and Martin in the task force
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Olen Clements
Associated Press
ADAK
Aleutians
Adm
Frank Jack Fletcher
North Pacific
Japan
Admiral Nimitz
Admiral Fletcher
Kuriles
Matsuwa
Fletcher
John H. Brown
Ernest W. Litch
H. M. Martin
Martin
Kaneohe
Oahu Island
Pearl Harbor
Trousseau Stolen From Car in Vancouver South
A complete trousseau worth 1200 dollars was stolen from an automobile parked downtown Vancouver overnight. H. E. Geis of Los Angeles reported the loss as he, his wife, and daughter traveled to Alaska where his daughter's wedding is to take place. Guests at the Baranof Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pratt of Petersburg.
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Vancouver
H. E. Geis
Los Angeles
Alaska
Frank Pratt
Petersburg
Baranof Hotel
Boyington Alive Report From Tokyo Bay
Maj. Gregory Boyington longtime missing since January 1944 is reported alive aboard USS Ancon in Tokyo Bay. The 32 year old Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient is credited with at least 26 confirmed enemy kills and is a Seattle resident.
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Tokyo Bay
Maj
Gree Boyington
San Juan
Imperial City
Pacific
Boyington
Rabaul
Seattle
Washington
Yamashita Holds Out Surrender In Luzon Talks
In a rugged mountain valley near Manila American officers urged Japanese commander Yamashita to surrender his Southern Luzon forces. Negotiations also continued with Lt Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita for Northern Luzon troops. A six to nine day ultimatum was issued if final surrender signs in Tokyo are not followed.
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Manila
Luzon
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Sumi
Yokoyama
Tokyo
Program in Germany Outlines Minimum Economy Plan
FRANKFURT ON MAIN Aug 29 US officials in the American Zone of Occupation concluded a third session of talks on occupational problems. A decentralization program for German industry would transfer or destroy purely war industries, cut finished steel to 50 percent of prewar levels, and restrict steel and allied sectors. Farm equipment and existing hydro plants would be kept to meet agricultural needs.
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Frankfurt-On-Main
U. S
Steel
Germany
Rep Bennett Proposes Alaska Voters Decide Statehood
Alaska statehood could be decided by a public vote Rep Bennett said after returning from the territory He warned voters face potential tax costs and a federal role in funding a new state government Bennett also noted Alaska's population and land issues and suggested Congress may address land title and registration when reconvened This report includes notes from Washington and Alaska as the discussion continued.
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Washington
Alaska
Bennett
R-Mo
House
Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
Statehood
Joamett
Inter
Harold K. Tickes
Tokes
Nuch
Maska
Congress
Ben
Governor’s appointments to territorial boards announced
Gov. Ernest Gruening announced reappointments to the Alaskan Aeronautics and Communications Commission for a two year term: Sheldon Simmons of Juneau and William L. Lavery of Anchorage. The Board of Optometry members Arthur Brown Rae Lilian Carleon and Robert Simpson were all reappointed for three-year terms. Mrs. Mary Keith Neill of Juneau was named to the Nurses Examining Board for a three year term.
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Ernest Gruening
Sheldon Simmons
Juneau
William L. Lavery
Anchorage
Alaskan Aeronautics and Communications Commission
Board of Optometry
Arthur §. Brown
Pullbanks
Rae Lilian Carleon
Ketchikan
Robert Simpson
Mary Keith Neill
Nurses’ Examining Board
Juneau Council Sets 20-Mill Tax Rate for 1945 46
The Juneau City Council approved the maximum 20 mill tax levy for the 1945 46 year after reviewing the assessor’s roll of about $10.1 million. They considered 19 ½ mills but voted to set the higher rate to cover tax discounts and anticipated late payments. The move aims to keep the city operations funded, with expected returns of roughly $201,892 plus other revenues bringing total receipts to about $266,891, exceeding the current budget by around $8,891.
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Juneau
Board of Equalization
Howard
Henretta
Ccouncil
Edward Nielsen
Don Skuse
John Young
Harry Lea
Skuse
Ernest Parsons
Greatest Of Pageants To Take Place
Associated Press reports Allied forces close to Tokyo Bay plotting the final preparation for Japan’s surrender. Nimitz moves toward Tokyo with battle ships, Gen. MacArthur shifts HQ to Okinawa, and Missouri anchors off Yokosuka as signs point to the formal surrender aboard the Missouri.
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Leonard Milliman
Associated Press
America
Tokyo
Mikado’s Palace
Japan
U. S
Admiral Nimitz
Guam
Tokyo Bay
Yokosuka Naval Base
Gen. MacArthur
Manila
Okinawa
Rome
Tyre
Missouri
MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Third
Yoko
Reports on Pearl Harbor Criticized Leaders and Commanders
Washington officials and Pearl Harbor leaders faced criticism as Truman released Army and Navy investigations into the disaster that brought the U S into World War II. The reports suggest no court martial proceedings are warranted, though the president reserved decision on future actions.
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Pearl Harbor
Truman
Army
Navy
U. S
Wer Stimson
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Wehrmacht
Drew Pearson
Secretary of Agriculture
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San Leandro
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ION Inlet Visitors
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Barton E. Buck
Larry Howland
Excursion Inlet
Trousseau
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Yamashita
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Portsmouth, Va. Navy Yard
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