Demobilization Spotlight in Congress
Washington reports reveal that about 50 percent of U S Army divisions and most air forces have been disbanded or reclassified as demobilization accelerates. Lawmakers weigh postwar force structure, security roles under the United Nations, and upcoming budgetary decisions as committees consider wages, price controls, and defense cutbacks.
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Washington
Iitvd
War Department
Busines
Armas Sire
Acer Inali As
Iffanal Amvgiona
Sneaters
Digappenvines
Opponiyation Spiies
Rosa
Natons
Ba Far
Atralogic
Popular Army
Second Armored
Aeuin
U S Troops on Danube Ordered to Carry Guns
Regensburg Germany AIL U3 troops in Passau were ordered to carry guns at all times as new security measures followed the death of three military government officers. Army agents investigate the burning bodies found in a river area last week, with a possible link to the officers’ deaths.
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Regensburg
Germany
Danube Cogort
Passau
Avny Agenta
Tia
Riveralde Coltaga
No Speedup in Europe Says McNagney and Hyster
General McNagney and Brigadier General Hyster dispute claims of new mobilization in Europe. In Frankfurt civilian and military officials report no fresh deployment or discharge orders issued in the theater.
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Europe
Army Burns Clothing SaysGI Manila Fire Report
A sergeant testified before investigators that the Army burned mildewed goods at Barangay Base, Manila, including field jackets and blankets. Officials said most items were salvageable or destroyable under approved procedures, while plans to donate usable clothing to Filipinos were discussed.
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Uxneder
Addler
Oace
United States
Dad's Goodnight Kiss Cost Life of Daughter in Kentucky
In Louteville Kentucky a coroner ruled that a father's goodnight kiss led to the accidental discharge of a pistol from his shirt pocket. Anna Thomesin Stone, 2, died from a bullet wound to the hand. Ennis police noted the incident occurred as Stone bent over the bed. the resulting wound proved fatal about seven hours later.
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Louteville
Anna Thomesin Stone
Tete
Demity
Joseph Beck
Ennis PD
Stone
Win
Bock
United Nations debate opens on atomic energy control
U S officials prepare for a General Assembly session with James Byrnes slated to open discussions on international issues including atomic energy. A 14 nation steering committee seeks to place an atomic energy control plan on the agenda. Debates may reference a proposed commission on atomic development and the elections for the Economic and Social Council continue as nations vie for seats.
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Russia
Great Britain
United States
Canada
France
China
Byrnes
UNO
Ov J Brediets
United Nations
Assembly
Inga
Preparatory Commission
Tbb
Ket la Dusnisti
Economic and Social Council
Svorle
Torso Found At Saratoga May Be Missing Girl
A partially identified torso of a young woman, possibly Saratoga Springs missing girl Louise De Chants, was found in a shallow chicken coop excavation on the Leggett property near Lille Jonaly. Police, led by Chief Patrick Rex, conducted autopsy prep as investigators search for clues. the body was discovered by Detective Walter J. Aherne and Officer Dominic Isolda.
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Howe
Lille Jonaly
Saratoga Springs
Swiatoga Springs
Cluienes Lexaett
Mallee
Patrick F. Rex
Batatuga Springs
Louise de Chants
Othow
Leggett
Rex
Marning
Gilly
Anthony LaBelle
Ratona
Rainy le Ay
Buri
Fossa Sprines
Walter Jf.aherne
Dominic Isolda
Rox
Miss de Chants
Hihe Leggett
Dirk
Leggett Cottage
Tlegrelis
Altormay
John Fy
Hage Weven
High Court May Rule On Yamashita Today
Washington reports the Supreme Court may announce today its decision on Yamashita a Japanese general condemned to die as a war criminal for atrocities in the Philippines. Convicted by an American military commission in Manila the general was sentenced to hang after arguments by U S Army defense attorneys.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Anpenia
Yamashita
Michoplines
Mgimila
Supreme Cournes Weere
U. S. Army
Malaya
Troy Area Steelworkers Strike Tensions Rise in Schenectady
Thousands of Troy area steelworkers stay on job amid wage demands from Colonial Laquer Tastributers and a threatened strike by Transport Workers' Union. CIO President Philip Murray weighs a national wage increase while Local 2054 and district leaders push to postpone action. Union issues like seniority and vacation pay blur with broader wage talks as plants across Schenectady and nearby towns consider actions.
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Troy
Meir
Gill
Laquer Tastributers, Inc
Schenectady Mecvers
We Transport Workers’ Union
Schenectady Failway Co
Schenectady
Lacona
Tay A Alenke
Republic Steel Gorphinst
Adirondack Foundries
1 Steel, Inc
Watervilal
Adoption Lanling Steel Corp
Albany
Menands
Hudcott
Farsick
Imeline
Edga Filia
Coke
United Stee! Workers of America
CTO
Willke
Murray
Aatonal Hin
Anthony Zurbieri
Schenectady Steelworkers
Phnt
Ae Alco
American Locomutive Co
Moray
Pristrnefiane
Ae Finn
Dnak
Officer
Lown Union OK
Cou Foi
United Stoolwarkars of America
Prember Association of Communications
NOTW
Wester Electric Co
Aft
Cons
Rana
Esterday
Anl
Unon
Tollet
Ayvetican Telephone and i Telegraph Co
Tova Dinteéi
Navy unveils high speed long range radio direction finder
The Navy introduces Huff Duff, a high frequency direction finder that can locate ships or planes halfway around the world. Demonstrations at Bermuda and Bermuda-linked labs show instant bearing computation, aiding submarine detection, fleet rescue, and long range navigation.
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Navy
Huff Duff
New York
Laug
Electrica
Lndee
Ward 4
Phinea
Ina
Long Island
Florida
Truman Expects Steel Agreement
The Associated Press reports ongoing labor tensions as United Auto Workers and General Motors faced hard bargaining over postwar wages, with talks in Washington and White House discussions between President Truman, Murray of United Steelworkers, and Fairless of U.S. Steel. A nationwide strike risk for 300000 steel workers persisted, while the NLRB prepared to hear charges of bad faith bargaining and potential government seizure loomed amid delayed resolutions.
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Associated Press
United Auto Workers
Gomenl
Liproval
NLRB
Teamen
Philip Murnut
Steel Jstrike
Strait
Truman
Helief
United States Steel Corn
Murray
Big Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless
White House
Dang Sentenced For Killing Japanese in Osaka Park
A U.S. soldier at a court martial was sentenced to death for the murder of Japanese civilians in Osaka area before his departure for a return to the United States. Witnesses testified he killed after a whisky drink, with one victim fatally attacked by a head strike. The case marked the first death penalty imposed on an American for crimes against Japanese.
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Holyever
Cane Verde Islands
Terraptain
Kertin
Atkuyyie
Navy
Jan Mian
Erll Island
Iceland
Sphaburgen
Rubin
Ocean
Apr
Atallona
Ain
Trine
Truman
Murray
Fairless
Stern Companies
Companier
Fleven
STERL
Osaka
Japan
Oan Alethan
Ameder
United States
Henl
Nera
Coleier
Nagoya
Uy Unitent 31
Iitoe
Legishiture to G Billboard Restrictions
Albany legislative note discusses highway and billboard controls. It mentions state action empowering cities towns and villages to regulate outdoor advertising along major routes and Thruway, with aims to address motorist safety and visual impact. Officials referenced include state superintendent of ballette work and highway authorities.
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Albany
Naeineau Biltnamre
Thomas C. Desmond
New Phat Republicatt
New York
Deanind
Xeenic
Reichstag Fire Allegations From Nazi Charge Trooper
A torn WPA copy describes a Reichstag arson attribution to the Nazis with claims from a stormtrooper about a 1934 purge and the roles of Röhm and von Hindenburg. It references the burning of the Reichstag, the Roehm purge aftermath, and trial notes amid chaotic, disputed testimonies.
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Marchal von Thinnenbag
Ernest Roshm
Storm Trooper
Reichstag
Wobenary
Aled Intelligencs
Beast Riuse
von Hindenburg
Marvone van der Lunt
Vitoenstag
Rochas Psi
Che Saaiy
Ural
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