Congressman Calls Job Bill Unrealistic
Washington reports House committee chairman Manasco called the administration's full employment bill "vague and unrealistic" and said amendments are needed. He noted Senate backing but warned executive expenditure concerns may slow progress as the measure heads for committee consideration.
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Washington
House Committee
Manases
Alabamas
Manasco
Senate Banking Committee
Wegner
Senate
Jobs estimate and public works plan debated in Congress
A committee plans to submit yearly estimates of needed jobs and likely votes. If private enterprise cannot supply jobs, government steps in with a public works program to close the gap. Members admit they cannot yet see how financing will be achieved and expect reshaping and many practical questions as they test the plan.
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Congress
McOmey
Frente
Manato
Pravda Warns Allies Against Jap Trickery
Pravda cautions Allied nations against trusting Japanese maneuvers, claiming Japan seeks to reopen past ties with Germany to shield war criminals and extend its influence. The piece argues Japan intends revenge and wider world reach through deceitful tactics.
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Pravda
Jonal Fieview
Japan
Stam
Weaed'sational diving opens national women’s meet in SF
Los Angeles DPY Helen Orlenko and Morgan of San Francisco won a close contest Friday in the national women's swimming and diving championships opener. Vickie Manalo also competed as San Francisco led the field early in the event.
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Los Angeles
Dpy
Helen Orlenko
Jvith Morgan
San Francisco
Uslo
Vickie Manalo
Canton Port Reoccupied By Chinese Army
Reports say Canton has been reoccupied by Chinese forces as Japan nears surrender. Chinese authorities and military officials traveled to Nanking to prepare for Japan's capitulation. Officials noted eight key towns retaken and warned of potential civil unrest between government and communists.
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Canton
South China
Nanking
Japan
Ty Generalissico Cnamg Baisher
Mremt
Chan Caak
Sigh Command
Ching
Chungting
Mao Teetung
Chiang Kalshes
Chukiang
Gor
Chin
C Fortes
Quisling Jury to Deliver Verdict Saturday
Oslo, Norway. Former puppet dictator Quisling stands trial for treason with a three judge panel and four lay jurors. The court will hear closing arguments and the jury will begin deliberations after two lavish establishments linked to his defense are described in testimony. Verdict expected Saturday in COST.
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Oslo
Norway
Vidkun Quislug
Gintie
Eazie
Japanese defense surge plan for coast and ships
The text outlines a drastic mobilization plan with Badger and Halsey directing coast defense, air and naval assets, and the seizure and disarmament of vessels. It calls for 8,500 trucks, secured ammunition, midget submarines in drydock, and Japanese provisional control around a fifty square mile area. The plan even assigns headquarters at the Hujiama Imperial Palace for General MacArthur on arrival.
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Hore Shinger
Paige
Lev Fotchums
Altos
Badger
Hu Jama Imperial Palace
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Admiral Halsey
California
Hurricane Continues to Lash Texas Coast and Inland Areas
The storm drove high tides and heavy rain along Texas coast from Corpus Christi to Port Lavaca while inland paths reached San Antonio. More than 250 fatalities were reported in Corpus Christi as residents sought shelter in courthouses and schools. Brownsville appeared largely spared with minor damage.
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North American Aviation Corp
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Naval Station
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Port LaVaca
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Aires
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Atenges Pass
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Corpus Christi Court House
Atomic Power Looms for Large Plants and Solar Alternatives
The article discusses proposed large scale atomic power plants, reactor shielding, and safety concerns. It explains uranium fuel, heavy water moderators, and the sun’s fusion as an alternative, noting cost, engineering challenges, and potential applications from illumination to medical uses. It mentions the Hanford site and broader prospects for scientific work and early power use. It also reports Windy Port Isabel and evacuation actions near Brownsville after storms.
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Henford
Petallie
Chaellius
Hanford
IA Laboratories
Washington
State
Sret
Atomic power and future uses in defense and farming
The text speculates on atomic energy reducing costs for vacuum tubes and tide power, enabling greenhouses and radiant lighting. It discusses risks from weaponized rays, requiring large power sources like Niagara Falls and massive reflectors with shielding, and envisions cheap atomic power enabling defenses and infrastructure.
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Cheaner Gower
Reid
USA
Earth
Niagara Falls
Prices at Menands Produce August 1945 Markets
August 1945 Menands produce prices list includes vegetables such as cucumbers lucerne beans lettuce and corn along with fruits apples peaches pears and cantaloupes. It shows wholesale price ranges for butter eggs flour rye and cornmeal and notes general wholesale price levels and market terms.
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Boicen
Fox
Hears
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Sivisa Chard
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de Mitten
Grevenstein
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OFA
New York
Troy Bride Tragedy: Husband Kills Wife then Himself
In Troy a man named Rush killed his wife Mary Greige Rush at their home on Fourth Street and then shot himself. Police, including Patrolmen John Jite-Graw and James Doody, arrived with others as a dragnet searched the area. Mrs. Rush, born Mary Greige usher in Syria and naturalized, received blood plasma for internal hemorrhage. The funeral for the deceased is planned from the home to St Mary's Cemetery.
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Tve
John Patrollman
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Frederick H. Ybor
Michael F. Morine
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Fourth Street
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Japs Request Evacuation Vessels From China
Manila reports Japan asked General MacArthur for four ships to evacuate women children and sick and wounded civilians from China. The appeal cites substantial numbers of Japanese civilians starving and at risk of violence while vessels are said to be available at Tsingtao north of Shanghai.
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MacArtur
China
Tsingtao
Shanghai
Berlin Fraus Face Fuel Shortage At Beauty Shops
A fragmentary report describes Berlin residents, including Bertie Bertinsma, urged to haul coal to beauty shops due to severe fuel scarcity. It notes oxen, water, and a brick of pressed coal as scarce, with shops unable to operate without customer help and fuel deliveries.
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