Senate favor develops for Army Navy merger
Washington reports a surge of senatorial support for an early Army and Navy merger into a single defense force. Senators favor unified command, greater funding for scientific research, and coordinated air land and sea services to adapt to atomic era warfare. Committee hearings begin Wednesday with Patterson and Gen. Marshall among first witnesses.
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Army
Navy
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Hill
D' Ala
Patterson
George C. Marshall
Forrestal
Wavy
Big Business Sees Labor Peace Ahead Across Regions
A survey of 18 top industrial executives across the Bonthang West and Midewest finds optimism that postwar labor issues can be managed. Executives report booming expansion plans despite uncertainties, with reconversion progress varying by state. They cite a labor shortage, a holiday like “vacation” for workers, and a push to resist labor demands for higher pay and price relief.
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Minn
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Midewest
Chamber of Commerce
Paul J. Davies
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Food Machinery Co
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Calif
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
California
Minnesota
British Experts Test Nazi V-2 Rockets In Britain Zone
British engineers and artillery experts have assembled two rebuilt Nazi V-2 rockets from old parts and fired them at the North Sea during the first week of October. The Ministry of Information says the tests demonstrate German claims on the weapon’s effectiveness and will be shown to military observers and press in the British zone in Germany today. One missile landed about three miles from the target.
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London
Ministry of Information
Germany
North Sea
Targé Point
Ministry of Inform
Antwerp
Communists and Socialists Demand Early Elections in Italy
Thousands of Communists and Socialists held mass meetings across Italy calling for general elections at an early date. About 30,000 gathered in Rome's ancient amphitheater with red banners, while Milan hosted a large rally addressed by Pietro Nenni and Prime Minister and Socialist leader Palmiro Togliatti.
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Italy
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Pietro Nenci
Socialist Party
Primiro Togliatti
Indonesians Declare War in Java Amid Siege at Batavia
Reported by Anda and international radios that Soekarno’s insurgent regime has declared war and seized property as Batavia, Java, faced a siege. British command warns death for arming or resisting. Indonesians reportedly use weapons from firearms to darts as fighting spreads inland.
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Java
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Anda
All-India Radio
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Netherlands Indies
Hirohito Silent On Plans for Abdication
Tokyo sources say Emperor Hirohito has made no public comment on abdication despite reports abroad. Officials note he remains committed to Potsdam provisions and duty, with speculation limited to future steps. Historian Minobe says Hirohito is democratic and not descended from the Sun Goddess. past limits on discussing imperial origin are tied to militarist doctrine.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
Japan
Eac
Sukichi Mitobe
Tokyo Imperial University
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Minobe
Senate to hear revised Vinson tax plan today
Secretary Vinson plans to press a four point tax reduction before the Senate Finance Committee aligning with the House measures. The plan seeks to cut taxes for individuals corporations and consumers by about five billion dollars. The House approved roughly half the Vinson program and advocates further reforms urged by national business and consumer groups. The Senate finance chair supports immediate repeal of excess profits taxes and would set rates to favor production and employment.
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Navy men die in Okinawa blast at receiving station
Pearl Masbor II Sig enlisted men were killed and 23 injured in an unexplained explosion at a Navy receiving station on Okinawa Friday. Fleet Headquarters reported a Court of Inquiry is investigating with no details. Casualties add to typhoon losses earlier in the week, including 28 killed, 70 missing, 61 seriously injured and 332 slightly injured.
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Dissolution of Japans General Staff Marked Occupation Move
Tokyo reports the formal and ceremonial dissolution of Nippon’s Imperial General Staff as a prelude to complete demobilization. Notables including Gen Yoshijiro Umezu and Lt Gen Takashiro Kenabe attended the ritual. Gen MacArthur’s occupation broadcasts are anticipated to detail military phases of the postwar order.
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Japan
Imperial General Staff
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Umeagu
Missouri
Armed Forces of
Takashiro Kenabe
Manila
MacArthur
United States
Philippines
Navy Identifies Ships Lost In Okinawa Typhoon
The Navy identified three U S naval vessels sunk in the Okinawa typhoon with others grounded and damaged. Pearl Harbor reported 28 sailors killed 70 missing and 223 injured while the Army logged 100 personnel injured. Ships sunk named include Southern Seas LSM 45 and YM 353.
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Imitz
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Army
Seas
LSM
Sit Hed Ab
Dare Kiss For Eisenhower At Birthday Football Game
The article reports a public birthday kiss on General Eisenhower during a football game in Frankfurt at WAG Prt. A dare caused a brunette to kiss the general as 20 000 spectators watched while the crowd sang Happy Birthday. General Patton appeared and saluted the crowd, receiving ovation and posing for photos.
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Mddletown
Conn
Eisenhower
Patton
15Th Army
Soviets Ask Delay In Nazi War Trials
Berlin AP IL At the request of Ru s Tribunal postponed for three days its was to have been held today to stop German War criminals. The Russian chief prosecutor R. A. Reudesko joined the court that unexpected difficulties in transi the dessins document caused the request for a delay. The 24 defendants of Nazi hierarchy are listed with a long indictment prepared by the four power prosecution for the forthcoming Nuremberg trials. After the opening of the voluminous indictment in Berlin the tribunal is expected to adjourn to Nuremberg for the opening of the trials, the date to be set later. The defendants have thirty days to prepare their case and hearings are expected within 35 days. Meanwhile Allied deliberations in Berlin address the disposition of Germans not classed as war criminals but deemed a menace to future peace.
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R. A. Reudesko
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Two New Strong Men Gain Argentina Rule
Buenos Aires reports Gen Eduardo Avalos and Vice Admiral Vernengo Lima have seized control of Argentina’s government and armed forces. They dismissed six cabinet posts, reshuffled the Army high command, and ordered provincial interventors to resign. Avalos holds War and Finance Interior posts while Vernengo Lima leads Navy, Foreign Office, and Justice and Education. The move aims to end two days of street fighting and restore order.
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Vernengo Lima
Argentina
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Ane Guairy
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Juan Peron
Finance
Interior
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Navy
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Ministry of Justice and Education
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Americans Quell Riot By Chinese Workers In Japan
Tokyo reports that 258 U.S. troops rushed to Muroran on Hokkaido to quell rioting Chinese workers after violence at an executive dormitory. An official of Muroran Marine Transportation Co. said two others were beaten. Police intervened as fighting broke out among workers and guards.
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Belsen Court Tries to Justify Crime Says Reds
A Soviet commentator, Victorov, reports that the Moscow regime claims the trial of Belsen and Oswiecim camp guards justifies their actions. He says the court and defense seek extenuating circumstances to defend the butchery.
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Shortage of Ships Delays Discharges
Paris reports a ship shortage delaying discharges as Army sifted personnel for redeployment. S-pointers and 70 and 71-point troops faced withdrawal delays from assembly camps, with big ships Queen Elizabeth and Aquitania among those withdrawn. Army HQ warned many 50-point men may not depart before early November, complicating plans for European theater exits.
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MacArthur Dominated Secret Hitohito Meeting
A Tokyo dispatch reports a secret meeting between Emperor Hitohito and General MacArthur. The source says MacArthur spoke for the full hour of a one hour ten minute conference, conveying what the emperor wished to say through his own remarks.
Byrnes Hopes Time Will Cure Russian Rift
A recent Balkan and European tension report shows Byrnes and Truman avoiding rush to resume stalled London foreign ministers talks with Russia. Officials watch for signs of cooperation as Moscow backs UN setup and blocks premature Assembly action while tone softens on the London meeting failures.
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Britain
Lalted Nations Organization
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Population figures for Japan and major cities misreadable
The clipping reports Japan's population placed at 77 997 042 with Tokyo around 9 099 or 9 13 thousand. Osaka listed about 3 092 493 and Yokohama 2 557 983. The text is garbled, mixing estimated census data and military secrecy notes.
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Yokohanta
Truman summons WLB for possible new lease on life
The article reports President Truman calling for a revived War Labor Board to handle postwar labor issues, weighing liquidation or reconversion under Snyder. It notes board members split on dissolution by mid December and discuss creating wage patterns to curb strikes amid a pending policy shift.
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Amy Sieve
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Waa
White House
John W. Snyder
U.S. Official Says Dispute Definitely Over
A U S official declared the labor dispute over after tours of the New York waterfront. He cited Local 781 and Local 791 members returning to work with the approval of AF of L unions and city leaders including Mayor LaGuardia. The move followed talks with J K Mandelbaum and associates conciliator and the International Longshoremen’s Association.
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Isuik
Compromise Talks in Congress on U S Wage Levels
Washington reports compromise discussions in Congress over weekly wage levels for industrial workers. Most lawmakers expect the current 30 cent minimum to rise, though few believe Congress will approve 65 cents hourly as proposed. Representatives Ramspick of Texas and others caution about unintended effects on business and labor shortages.
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