Jap Home Isles Shudder under New Blows
Allied air and naval forces unleashed a new round of attacks on Honshu and surrounding seas. Carrier strikes and land based bombers damaged battleships and cruisers while Tokyo radio warned of heavy raids. Admiral Halsey called the operation a new phase of naval warfare as U S planes crossed into Nipponese waters.
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Honshu
Tokyo
London
Kanagawa Prefecture
Tokyo Bay
Kanagawa
Cape Nojima
Hokkaido Island
American Broadcasting Company
Nimitz
Nippon
Admiral Halsey
Saal
Japan
Osaka
Nagoya
Halsey
Shionomisaki
Tokyo Radio
MacArthur
Shanghai
Kure Naval Base
Kobe
Ise
Hyuga
Tone
Oyodo
Mead Calls World Series Play Despite Travel Ban
Senator Mead urged that the world series be played even if travel bans persist and gasoline shortages continue. He cited service members and private car owners as potential options and stressed the event’s importance to the boys in service. The Office of Defense Transportation had not yet ruled on permitting the series or on post season football games.
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Washington
Mead
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Expert Lees Thurston on Pigeons and Lincoln’s Secrets
The piece notes Lees Thurston’s notoriety and Lincoln’s claims of trapping pigeons, including 117 birds to Bill’s credit. It describes methods to lure pigeons with feed then trap, reports on ornithosis concerns, and mentions officials’ attempts to sample pigeons while using traps and fireworks to deter them. Lincoln asserts the shotgun as the practical answer where safe.
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Lincoln
Hagerstown
Bill
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chamber Debates New Policies Amid Tax and Labor Talks
The chamber discusses ending excess profits tax after hostilities end and opposes farm subsidies. It backs state and local public health control, opposes estate taxes, and seeks no further federal funding for participation or closed shop provisions. It favors cooperation between management and labor with fair regulation to curb monopolistic practices.
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Peneitares
Antonea
Lendon
Petain Trial Testimony Highlights French Collapse Era
Daladier and Reynaud testified as France faced Petain in court recounting the collapse after 1940. Daladier criticized Petain for aiding resistance in North Africa while Reynaud discussed attempted concessions to Mussolini and the broader maneuvering surrounding the French defeat. The proceedings clarified diplomatic pressures rather than adding new proof against Petain.
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Petain
Louis XVI
Daladier
French Africa
Tfenty Petain
France
North Africa
Africa
Daadier
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Tunisia
French Equatorial Africa
Japs May Hail Russian Entry Before Surrender
Dispatches from Potsdam suggest Truman allies expect a substantial accord with the Soviet Union on Japan’s war, with sources noting Russia may play a decisive role in Japan’s defeat. Moscow signals a breakthrough between Stalin and Soong, alarming Tokyo over potential fare.
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Marshal Stalin
Associated Press
Potsdam
Truman
Japan
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow
Etalin
T. V. Seong
Jivsasian
Pvo
Tokyo
Nippon
Sailor Acquitted in Manslaughter Case in Miami
In Miami, County Judge Ben G. Willard quickly acquitted William W. Parker, a Toledo sailor, of manslaughter in the death of Ella Mae Laines. Parker testified he struck Laines with a beer bottle after an argument over money, then dumped her bruised body from a fire escape behind a downtown Miami hotel. He said Laines demanded $10 and threw a bottle at him during the dispute.
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Miamt
Fla
Ben G. Willard
William W. Parker
Toledo
Ghia
Ella Mae Laines
New England
Eames
Miami
Mrs. Eames
Parker
See Our Line of Wallpaper
A local advertisement from R. M. Hays & Bros. Inc. promotes its wallpaper line. The spot highlights available patterns and suggests visiting the store for selections and pricing.
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R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Moral Laxity Charges Filed at Michigan Prison
State Attorney General John R. Dethmers outlined charges of general maladministration and moral laxity at the State Prison of Southern Michigan near Jackson. He alleged inmates obtained access to prostitutes, hosted visits from wives in hospital rooms, and bet on gambling within the facility, amid reports of prison employees aiding illicit activities and inmate gang influence. The 5,197 inmate facility, cost $8 million and is described as a large walled complex.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Jackson
John R. Dethmers
State Corrections Commission
Jackeson
Dethmers
Jack
Enttaga
Churchill Leaves Potsdam After Big Three Meeting
At Potsdam on July 25 the Big Three conference dominated by British politics as Prime Minister Churchill prepared to return to London for the July 5 elections. If the Conservatives win, Eden joins him to London. a Labor victory would pass the talks to Clement Attlee. Churchill's party flew out in a four engine plane amid guarded preparations.
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Potsdam
Churchill
England
Truman
Stalin
London
Anthony Eden
Clement Atlee
Truman To Review Yanks At Frankfurt
POTSDAM July 25 President Truman will fly to U S Army headquarters at Frankfurt tomorrow to review American troops during an off day in the Big Three schedule. General Eisenhower will meet the President in Frankfurt to inspect the 84th Infantry and Third Armored Divisions and they will have luncheon before Truman returns to Potsdam for resumed talks.
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Potsdam
Truman
U. S. Army
Frankfurt
Eisenhower
United States
84Th Infantry
Third Armored
Mr. Truman
Plans To Roll Back Clothing Prices Hit Snag
Washington July 25 The government’s plan to cut retail clothing prices by six to seven percent stalled as the OPA granted further fabric price concessions. For the rest of 1945, woolen and worsted fabric producers may keep similar price lines to pre rollback levels. Beginning 1946 they must trim average prices somewhat, based on 1944 levels rather than 1945, due to military needs and Virgin Wool restrictions in 1943. Garment makers may face similar adjustments later.
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Washington
OPA
Older Navy Men May Be Discharged
Washington July 25 An official Navy discharge program has begun using a point system. Eligible older officers and enlisted personnel earn credits for age and months of active duty since September 1, 1933. Thresholds are 52 points for most ranks, 65 for supply corps, and 57 for civil engineer reserve officers. Commanding officers have three months to act on applications at home and six months for those at sea to maintain efficiency.
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Washington
Navy
Supply Corps
Civil Engineer Corps
W M Officials On An Inspection Trip
Officials of the Western Maryland Railway travel to Hagerstown on a three car special train for a routine inspection. Attending besides local officials are Charles W. Brown president G R B Haworth vice president and general manager C R Zarfoss vice president of traffic W B Lee division engineer H C Shreve engineer in charge of maintenance of way.
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Western Maryland Railway Company
Hagerstown
Charles W. Brown
G. RB. Haworth
C. R. Zarfoss
W. B. Lee
H.C. Shreve
Polish Lad May Get Permit To Stay In U S
A 12-year-old Polish boy who fought with American troops in Europe and came as a stowaway may be allowed to remain in the United States. He is Joseph Eugene Paremba, detained as deportable while authorities verify his tale. He could stay if homelessness is confirmed. He served with Battery C, 36th Field Artillery, Second Infantry Division.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Justice Department
Joseph Eugene Paremba
Paremba
America
36Th Field Artillery
Second Infantry Division
London Awaits Grim Leader Election Returns
London remains tense as the highest British leaders await return figures from key constituencies. Officials expect a pivotal result shaping policy and future governance amid a charged political climate.
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London
Painter and Sculptor Wolford Showcases Old Hagerstown Scenes
The 70 year old farmer and artist Wolford displays pen and ink works inspired by Hagerstown’s past. His wall murals from 1943 and 1944 depict pilgrims landing and The Last Supper. He studied art in Kalamazoo Michigan and has earned many first premiums at local fairs for his detailed city reminiscences.
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New England
Wolford
West Washington Street
Antietams
South Potomac Street
Ramacciotti
Eyerly’s
Heiskel
Hagers
Artist Wolford toiling in winter hours on memoir project
A 60-year-old Spanish-American War veteran, Wolford, once dreamed of being an artist but gave up on it as a living. He writes in winter evenings and has been crafting an autobiographical manuscript, From the Cradle to the Grave, for eight years, completing 456 pages and hoping to finish this winter, though he doubts publication. He describes it as a mixed, introspective work not meant for public release.
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Wolford
Longhead
Lindbergh
Japanese Governor Shimada Killed in Okinawa Fight
The Domei agency reported former Okinawa governor Sattoru Shimada was killed battling on the island. Also noted, Harry S. Hughes of Boonshoro, Md, earned an honorable discharge with 34 Marylanders at Fort Meade under the Army point system.
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Domei Agency
Sattoru Shimada
Okinawa
Island
Harry S. Hughes
Boonshoro
Army
Fort George G. Meade
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