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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1945
Page
6
In a clipped wartime reminiscence by Hal Boyle, American Marines in Japan recall vaudeville humor as they adapt to occupation. The piece notes lingering tension and cultural contrasts as U S forces land and establish presence in Tokyo, highlighting wary humor about expectations of peace.
Soldiers describe entering a deserted Japanese training site on the peninsula where officers awaited surrender. The scene includes observations of a captured armored oddity at Yokosuka and a released civilian worker from Wake Island joking about a long salary and bonuses.
The battleship New York arrives in Los Angeles Harbor after Pacific action, slated for decommissioning. The 32 year veteran fired 44,000 rounds in Okinawa, earning fame for resilience. Skippered by Captain Grayson B. Carter, it endured kamikaze attack with minor damage and two injuries.
Former world heavyweight champion Sechineling acquitted by an Allied government court after a four hour reexamination. The acquittal was read by Lt. Cob Donald Karl Denny amid testimony from British war correspondent Vivian Batchelor and an accompanying interpreter at Semeling's home.
Mr and Mrs Alton Lamphere of New York visited Grafton for a short social call with local residents. The encounter highlighted neighborhood ties and hospitality.
An executive announcement details a town gathering this evening to honor teachers. Miss Kay Marrington of Latham is cited along with Miss Janet Klaus, noting local participation and ceremony plans.
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