Allies End Japanese Press Control Amid Occupation Push
MacArthur orders Japanese government to stop controlling press and communications. Tokyo merchants face fuel, paper, and clothing shortages as occupation progresses and Allied troops begin returning home from Yokohama. Australian and American forces mobilize to stabilize Tokyo and support postwar needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Command
Sakiji Memorial Hospital
Tokyo
Eighth Army
Royal Australian Force
MacArthur
Japanese Home Ministry
Oshan
Emperor Hirohito
Yokohama
San Francisco
First Cavalry
Americal
Oraka
Commerce Ministry
Domei
Realty Turnover in Maryland Districts and Boonsboro
Real estate transfers listed include L. Porterfield and wife on Oak Hill for $10, Made Homes, Inc. to Archibald Jones Jr. and wife in Fairgreen Acres for $7000, Keller J. Rowe to Frank N. Earnshaw 162 acres in Tilghman ton District for $7500, Luther R. Hines to Glendora V. Dayhoff in Boonsboro for $5000, Earl R. linger to Robert DBD. Cunningham and wife in Boonsboro for $2500, Perous A. Neely to Edwin G. Mogensen and wife on Frederick Road for $8500, Daniel S. Schnehly to Frank E. Ardinger and wife at Potomac and Artizan Sts. Williamsport for $8760, and Harry E. Young to Russell S. Bates et al for 1.16 acres near Halfway for $6500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Porterfield
Oak Hill
Made Homes, Inc
Archibald Jones, Jr
Fairgreen Acres
Keller J. Rowe
Frank N. Earnshaw
Tilghmanton
Luther R. Hines
Glendora V. Dayhoff
Boonsboro
Earl R. Linger
Robert Dbd. Cunningham
Peorus A. Neely
Edwin G. Mogensen
Frederick Road
Daniel S. Schnehly
Frank E. Ardinger
Potomac
Artizan
Williamsport
Harry E. Young
Russell S. Bates
Halfway
DARE COSTS LIFE AT GREENBELT LAKE
William R Helm aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs William M Helm of 5106 2nd Ave drowned at Greenbelt Lake after diving fully clothed to swim across on a dare. Greenbelt police said he and six companions went to the lake. he sank about 30 feet from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyattsville
William R. Helm
Mrr
Wiliam M. Helm
I2nd Ave
Greenbelt Lake
Greenbelt
Airmen Die After Saving Comrades In Bomber Crash
Boise Idaho September 29 Two Gowen Field airmen Maj William R McKinley aged 26 of Page Idaho and 1st Lt Benjamin M Huftman aged 26 of Wichita Kansas died from burns after staying at the controls of a flaming bomber to guide it to a safe landing saving three other crew members Huftman's parents live in Clarksburg West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Gowen Field
William R. McKinley
Page
Benjamin M. Huftman
Wichita
Kas
Huitman
Clarksbpurg
W. Va
Cautions In Use Of Insecticide
County agent warns that DDT increases potato yields by about 20 percent but stunts cucurbits and may fail against red spiders. DDT must be properly formulated for water suspensions or dry dust and should not be used on plants in oil forms. Overwinter tests will guide future recommendations and authorities crack down on mislabeling and understrength products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Four Convicts Escape Michigan Prison in Gunfire
Four Southern Michigan inmates escaped from a state prison after scaling a high wall with a pine ladder and exchanging shots with guards. Warden Ralph Tenson identified the escapees John Ronald Kechulan August T Bernard Doak Phillip Gill and Merwin AG Young all serving terms for armed robbery and auto theft. A statewide search followed as authorities linked a nearby car theft to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Michigan
Ralph Tenson
John Ronald Kechulan
Bernard Doak
Phillip Gill
Merwin AG. Young
H P Rison
John B. Deniers
DeGaulle Orders Gen Leclerc To Indo China
Paris September 25. Gen Leclerc ordered to Saigon and Indo-China due to French strategic needs. Report notes Leclerc to proceed from his base in the Far East amid tensions and reasserts Paris's push to maintain influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGaulle
Gen. Leclerc
Indo-China
Paris
Nelejas
Sucques
Incia
Saigon
Full Employment Bill Held Vague
Washington header describes a Senate to House transition for a broad vague employment bill. It notes a 71 to 10 Senate vote approving a revised form, hearings continuing under Chairman Manasco of the House committee on executive expenditures, and mixed reactions from administration supporters and opponents. The bill aims to guarantee employment opportunities and directs an annual job prospects survey with potential government job creation if private enterprise falls short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Manasco (Dala
House Committee On Executive Expenditures
Manasco
Congress
Truman
Barkley
Downey
D-Cal
McClellan
D-Ark
Banking Committee
Taft
Discontinue Antigen Shots
Health officials report the serum experiment has been given up due to antigen delays. Residents note the treatment reduced pneumonia symptoms, but past visits by nurses and the county physician to administer anti pneumonia serum have ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
To School In Style Postal Address Notice
Fragmentary OCR text references a fashion style theme and postal address details. It mentions a state size postal unft and Ashton, suggesting a notice or ad about a school style event or mailing. The readable parts hint at a fashion oriented notice with limited legible entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALY Mass Lot
Gael Onde
Yartedaare
Ashton Fashion
Savage River Dam Near Garrett County Seen Nearing Finish
The Savage river dam in Garrett county appears set for completion after Congress passed Senator Thomas Bill funding dam projects nationwide. Hearings begin next week and passage is expected. Initiated in 1988, the dam aims to control Potomac River floods and aid local industries by improving summer water flow.
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Savage River
Garrett County
Senator Thomas
Idle Hits Reach New High Across Coal Mines and Labor Strikes
Reports show idle mine figures climbing with Sylvania and West Virginia coal pits delaying for union leader John L. Lewis as miners refuse to return. A broad strike roils textiles, printing and dye, lumber, and building trades across six eastern states and beyond, with wage demands driving millions to walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers- Bituminous
Lewis
CIO
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Paterson
N. J
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Independent Union
Detroit
Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Company
R. J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers and
Thomas
International
AFL
Pacific Northwest
Dewey
New York City
Rumor of Longer Lunch Spurs School Board Response
The Board of Education denied plans to extend lunch to three hours, stating the lunch period is 30 minutes and that students may go home if they can. A spokesman said providing adequate wholesome meals is the goal and that authorities do not require students to stay on campus during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Government Is Facing Big Test in Mine Industry
The United Mine Workers foremen demand a Washington conference on recognition of the Foremen's Union branch in District 50. Coal operators refuse to attend until 36,000 strikers return to work. Labor leader Lewis warned of independent action if talks fail as reconversion efforts shift to oil and broader industry settlements. Negotiations resume at 10 a.m. with Schwellenbach’s team aiming to avert wider disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Association
Charles O'Neill
Harry H. Moses
John W. Snyder
Burke
Dir. Lewis
Schwellenbach
Truman
Oil Conciliation Conference
Chicago
Army
Navy
Texas
A. J. Haromert
St. Louis
J. O. Hubbard
Houston
Halsey Seeks Retirement From Navy New Line
Admiral William F. Halsey announced a retirement request amid a long career marked by Guadalcanal and Leyte operations. He described his ambitions, noted Navy delay, and joked about a “monkey house” quip as reporters pressed for details. Mulberry leaves mention follows unrelated line.
Shell-Torn Flag Raised Over Jap Airfield in Tokyo
In Tokyo on September 29, the shell battered American flag that flew over Pearl Harbor was raised over Irumagawa air field, once a Japanese monument site. Lt. William A. Beauchamp raised the flag as Gen. Kenney and Lt. Gen. Whitehead saluted, after Americans tore down the monument to make room for the flag base. The granite inscription had praised the Pearl Harbor attackers but was erased during occupation.
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Tokyo
Hickam Field
Irumgawa
Pearl Harbor
William A. Beauchamp
Kansas City
George ©. Kenney
Far East Air Forces
Ennis C. Whitehead
Fifth Airforce
Australia
General Student Strike Planned in Argentina
Buenos Aires observers report a general student strike across Buenos Aires Santa Fe and Cordoba protesting the state of siege by the Argentine military regime. BBC quotes note 3000 jailed in Buenos Aires and political prisoners replacing criminals at Villa Devoto. Police use tear gas to quell La Plata students booing Peron as Peronist gov’t moves to free detainees. Critica resumes after ban lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Santa Fe
Cordoba
BBC
London
Montevideo Radio
Villa Devoto
World Trade Union Congress
Paris
Argentina
Spain
United Nations
Madrid
U. S
Norman Armour
Armour
University of
Hortenalo Quijano
Critica
Drastic Increase Sought By CIO In Labor Talks
The CIO union seeks automatic wage increases and a full company funded social security plan for all employees. Proposals include death benefits around 1500 yearly, health and sick benefit coverage, and an automatic progression plan replacing the merit system. Contract talks feature company reps Samuel Angotti Paul Cleveland and Lynn Walk with union members Berthold Bothe Joseph Craig K L McCullough BR B Cross Paul Hogan and Daniel K Ridenour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Samuel Angotti
Paul Cleveland
Lynn Walk
Berthold Bothe
International Uaw-Cio
Joseph Craig
K. L. McCullough
BR. B. Cross
Paul Hogan
Daniel K. Ridenour
Shop Supervision
Youths Flee After Auto Bus Collision At Tilgmanton
Sheriff's officers report two young male passengers jumped from a car after it crashed into the rear of a Potomac Motor Lines bus at Tilgmanton yesterday around 7. The car front was badly damaged and the bus out of service for transfer of passengers. Witnesses say the boys fled across a field. neither was believed injured. The automobile owner was identified as Charles H. Sweeney of Keedyshire Route 1.
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Potomac Motor Lines
Tilgmanton
W. H. Horn
Charles H. Sweeney
Keedyshire
Route 1
Girl Returned On Charge Of Larceny In Hagerstown
A 16 year old girl was brought back from Bedford Pennsylvania by sheriff officers on a charge of stealing 350 dollars worth of clothing from a dancing girl at the Hagerstown Faire last week. All clothes were recovered. Another girl arrested in Chester Pennsylvania declined extradition and her case remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Chester
Globester Flight Sets Transatlantic Pace in Speed Run
The Globester carried eight passengers and one bound for Calcutta on a 720 mile trip from Washington to Bermuda in four hours and sixteen minutes. It left Washington National Airport at five p.m. refueled in Bermuda then continued to the Azores while ATC medic Col M S White oversaw health checks and trials for future passenger comfort. Northern Ireland’s population center lies in the lowlands northeast of Lough Neagh.
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Calcutta
Washington Bermuda
Washington National Airport
Atlantic
M.S. White
ATC
Hamilton
Bermuda
Azores
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Leyte
Philippines
Japan
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Lucille
Curly Clements
East Franklin Street
Akers
Jahe Soi
Esther Dale Wallace Ford
Wmo
the King Sisters
Tex Ritter
Oklahoma Raiders
Boris
Men RY
Daniel
Edith
Atwater
Russel Wades
Sharynimoffe
Val. Lewton
Robert Wis Peed
Serger
PR MacDowans
Cary Rath
Men
Eer
Peri
Rte
Rogers
Enc Towert
Jean Storet
Girl
Globester
Ireand
Lough Neagh
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