Watervliet Gas Tank Blast Kills Boy Injures Two
Explosion of an old 730 gallon storage tank behind 421 Second Avenue Watervliet hurled two youths and burned a third. John B Kelly 7 died at Samaritan Hospital from shock after suffering extensive burns. LaMar 16 in critical condition at Troy Hospital and Castle 8 in fair condition at Samaritan. Eyewitness Louis Gizzi 16 described two boys cast far in flames. Police say matches set off the blast as children played near the rear tank.
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John B. Kelly
Andre. Thomais
Agi First Avenue
Watervliet
Samaritan
Ahock and Bars
421
Com Avenue
Doh LaMar
Clarence LaMar
Bi First Avenne
Waterviet
Troy Hospital
Carmen Castle
Carmélo Castle
Broadway
Second Avenue
Fred Streck
Menands
Watervilet
Louis Gizzi
Fifth Street
Kelly
Samaritan Hospital
Casile
LaMar
Joseph A. Padalino
Casilé
Waterview
Oslo munitions blast leaves dozens dead in waterfront tragedy
A massive explosion on Oslo's waterfront destroyed two trains and damaged docks, killing at least 53 and injuring hundreds including American and British military personnel. Firefighting crews were strained as the area was sealed for investigation amid unclear saboteur involvement.
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Oslo
Christian Kaltenborn
Osto
Ixbor
Germany
Britsh Snd
Persoxinel
Civilians to Receive Quinine From Government Stockpile
The War Profattles Board announced the release of quinine from government stockpile for civilian use. The measure aims to support anti malaria and other essential medical needs amid war conditions.
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Washington
War Profattles Board
Feg
Liquidation of WLB Expected In Short Time
Chairman George W. Taylor predicted rapid end for the War Labor Board. He said the board would block pay cuts and settle reconversion disputes while acting as an interim arbitrator. New policy allows voluntary raises not affecting prices. raises that affect prices still go to the board. The board may be dissolved before June when the stabilization act ends, with labor talks to replace it.
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Washington
UPI
War Labor Board
George W. Taylor
Truman
Taylor
WLB
Labor-Management Conference
Congress
Board
Jap Emperor Can Be Tried Says British Commentator
A British Foreign Office commentator told reporters there is nothing to exclude Emperor Hirohito from being tried for Japan's aggression if Allies deem him responsible. He also said members of the new Japanese government have no immunity and can be tried as war criminals.
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London
Hirohito
Japan
Foreign Office
Army Plans Move to Check Polio by DDT Spray
The Army will spray DDT over Rockford Illinois using a B 25 bomber to combat infantile paralysis outbreaks. Major L A Citron will pilot the aircraft with Capt L M Nebon and Col Russell V Lee coordinating the airborne insecticide test designed by Wright Field and the ATSC lab. Dr John R Paul of Yale will supervise the experiment.
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Deyton
OCPR
Rock
Feld
Triax
Madison
Wis
Russell V. Lee
Air Surgeon's Office
Washington
Gunderson
Rockford
ATSC
L. ME Nebon
Swartz Creek
Mich
Offcer
Panama
T. B. Halliday
Wright Field
John R. Paul
Yale University School of Medicine
Army cutbacks not a fix for winter coal crisis says official
Pittsburg officials dispute Army claims that cutting Army contracts would ease coal shortages. J Potter deputy administrator notes Army told Congress it had 36 000 coal miners. soon 80 000 miners’ names and serial numbers will be provided. He urges caution about Army statements on coal supplies.
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Pittsburg
Solid Fuels Administration
Army J
J. Potter
Washington
Bretton Sorderven
Army
Services Forces
Two Officials Quit in State Department
Washington reports that poet librarian Archibald MacLeish and soldier diplomat Julius C. Holmes resigned yesterday as assistant secretary of state. President Truman accepted their resignations with thanks and noted the department’s recent upheaval as Dean G. Acheson replaces Joseph C. Grew as under secretary. The reorganized State Department under Edward R. Stettinius had created a new team last December. MacLeish, a Sevenfold Pulitzer winner, earlier headed the Library of Congress and served as a World War II Army officer before taking the State post.
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Washington Gpi
Archibald MacLeish
Julius C. Holmes
State Department
Truman
Gery Theys
Joseph C Grew
Dean G. Acheson
James F Byrnes
Holmes
MacLeish
Edward R. Stettinias
Department
Librarian of Congress
Office of Facts and Figures
Office of War Information
FWO
Germans Planned To Kill American Envoy Said
Radio reports claimed German agents planned to murder U S ambassador Laurence Steinhard during a March visit. Czech and U S police said the plot was prevented. no evidence of an actual attack or organizers was found.
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London
Uim
Prage
Yast
U.S
Laurence Steinhard
U. & Secure
T Cast
Buck Rogers Conception of Future War Cited by Arnold
Gen. Arnold disclosed a new super bomber with a 3000 mile range that could outpace the F-29 and said future wars would unleash powerful weapons under development. He noted rockets that home on targets and earlier guidance of bombs by television from 15 miles away, asserting atomic bombs alter strategy for America’s safety.
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Buck Rogers
Arnold
Washington
HH. Arnold
United States
East Asia
U.S
Western Pacific
Atlantic
Arrolg
Asterica
Three Point Basic Policy Listed by Jap Premier
A Japanese premier outlined three point basic policy as the cabinet met at Higashi-Rinji residence to discuss nations under new wartime governance. The Greater East Asia office oversaw puppet regimes as Japan sought to end hostile ties with China. The meeting, held after Premier Suzuki’s resignation, aimed to chart policy amid ongoing conflicts and domestic defense concerns.
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Japan
Greater East Asia
Poiedom
Mippon
Domei
Gav
Suzuki
Higashi-Runi
Prince Run
Anc
China
Dome
Allies Act to Speed Trials of German War Criminals
London dispatch reports that the United States Britain Russia and France sent legal representatives to Nuremberg to accelerate preparations for the first mass trial of major Nazi leaders. About 14 defendants, including Hermann Goering, are housed in the Nuernberg jail with more to be tried. The Advance party includes Justice Robert H. Jackson and 15 aides. others will follow to inspect prison arrangements and prevent escapes. Plans include seating for press and radio and a translation system for four languages to aid rapid testimony.
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London
United States
Britain
Russia
France
Legel
Suernberg
Brite Germiaar
Nuernberg
Herma Goering
Oast
Jame Cout
Robert H. Jarkzons Jackson
U. S
Fais
Sais
Nyarndserg
Li Aradia
Vhrial
Cal. Robes
J. Ghl
Jackson
Sesses Faber
Control Council
James WL Bennew
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Garze
Rudolf Hess
England
Jackson Gai
Nuerscherz
Dean
The
Tate
League of Naions
Group To Leave Tomorrow For Manila Meeting
An Associated Press dispatch notes a plan for a group to depart tomorrow for Manila. The report mentions figures connected to national events and wartime actions, with reference to a commander’s messages and pending ceasefire orders. The text includes cryptic names and fragments indicating a Beijing or Tokyo Bay context and Manchuria proximity, continuing on page nine.
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Stene
Rose Austratan
Chang
King
Hos Ong
Beth
Smth
Associated Press
Truman
Tokyo Bay
20 000 Nips In Manchuria Quit Fighting
A lengthy World War II era dispatch reports Japanese forces in Manchuria continuing resistance while Russian advances push toward Harbin and Lung Kiang. Cities such as Chalantun Wutancheng and Kaile are captured. Tumen and other border towns change hands as Russian forces cut the Japanese supply lines along rail hubs. The movement threatens isolation of Japanese armies in Manchuria with several rail routes severed or threatened.
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Din
Moscow
Alexander M. Vasilev
Harbin
Khingan
Po Kor
Chalantun
Vitul
Lung
Klang
Tshushar
Chelantun
Wutancheng
Kaile
Tungliae
Raiiung
Poil
Korea
Kianmare
Tangruan
Walsh Asks Navy to Reveal Facts on Pearl Harbor
Senate Naval Affairs Committee urged the Navy to disclose details of the Pearl Harbor attack. Walsh pressed Secretary Forrestal for explanations amid calls for accountability. Navy and War Departments said errors of judgment were found, with senior officers relieved and retired as the war moved to public scrutiny.
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Walsh
Navy
Clan Walst
Senate Naval Ad- Commies
Coniren
Japan
Puan Harbor
Nave Forrestal
Feas
Ty der Fenerta
Navy Department
War
Navy Departments
Husband “. Kim
Tel Waa
Walter” C. Short
Army
Dee. T
Arid
Jesser
Jap Agency Foretells Allied Occupation After Order
A San Francisco i Domei agency report says Japan will extend accommodations to Allied occupiers and provide quarters, facilities, and food for U S forces as four powers plan occupation. The broadcast outlines sovereignty under Allied control and the expected cooperation in the occupied territories.
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San Francisco i
Orient
Federal Communications Commission
Rome
United States
Great Britain
China
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Tokyo
Okamura
Chang Hsueh- Liang
Crisia
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Pitapan
Beth Feeign
Yane-Chang
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