Japs Ordered To Shift Title Of Farmland
General MacArthur orders land reform to end feudal ownership in Japan. Plans require government proposals by March 15, 1946 to transfer ownership to nonowners, enable tenant purchases, and provide farm credit. Aims to remove economic bondage and empower farmers while stabilizing prices and protecting tenants.
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Ralph Teatsorth
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Service Ends For Two Soldiers In Army Air Forces
Staff Sgt. Charles Cropcho, husband of Rose Cropcho of 526 Simmons Road, discharged after over three years in service with 11 months overseas in the India Burma theatre. He earned the Presidential Unit Citation and Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with two Battle Stars while with the 1304th Army Air Forces. Maj. Grant Tevis, son of Mrs. Grant O. Tevis Jr., returns to Tucson on terminal leave after three years overseas with campaigns in Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Germany. He served with the 34th Air Depot Group and holds the European Theatre Ribbon with four Battle Stars, the Pre Pearl Harbor Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, Army of Occupation Ribbon, and Victory Ribbon.
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Charles Cropcho
Rose Cropcho
Simmons Road
Army
India
Burma
1304Th Army Air Forces
Maxine
Carl
Grant Tevis
Grant O. Tevis
East Ninth Street
Tucson
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Germany
University of Arizona
Veteran’s Administration
34Th Air Depot Group
Davis-Monthan field officers elect six to mess council
Six officers were elected to the Davis-Monthan field officers mess council. Named are Lt Col Scott V Curry Maj James A Gibb Maj Thomas J Kirby Capt Charles A Hodson Lt Verna M Weimers Army nurse corps and Lt Milton Adams. A further three officers were appointed by base commander Col A Y Smith. They are Lt Col Edward J Hopkins Maj Charles L Wood and Maj R J Johnson. Staff Sgt Harry C DeLuca discharged from Army Air Forces at the field. He is a Tucson High School graduate and ex Greyhound Bus Co employee who served since 1942 and was chief clerk in base operations.
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Davis-Monthan
Scott V. Curry
James A. Gibb
Thomas J. Kirby
Charles A. Hodson
Verna M. Weimers
Army Nurse Corps
Milton Adams
A. Y. Smith
Edward J. Hopkins
Charles L. Wood
R. J. Johnson
Harry C. DeLuca
Gordina DeLuca
South
Norton Avenue
Army Air Forces
Davis-Monthan Field
Tucson High School
Greyhound Bus Co
Palo Alto
Calif
Navy Seaman Ewing Released to Inactive Duty
Lt. Russel C. Ewing of 2804 East Ninth Street is released from active duty to inactive at the separation center in Washington D C.
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Russel C. Ewing
East Ninth Street
Navy
Separation Center
Washington, D. C
Navy releases Lt James W. Gaspard after four years of service
Lt James W. Gaspard, formerly of Tucson, is released from the Navy after nearly four years of active duty, according to word from the personnel separation center in Los Angeles.
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James W. Gaspard
Tucson
Navy
Los
Brownell Calls for Full GOP Support in 1946 Campaign
Chicago dispatch reports GOP National Chairman Herbert Brownell telling anti administration Democrats they cannot expect Republican aid in the 1946 campaign. He urged Republicans to back their own candidates to gain House control and named a seven member subcommittee to work on a developing platform.
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Chicago
GOP
Herbert Brownell
Brownell
National Committee
Congress
House
Centrol
Hungarian Quisling Szalasi Sentenced to Death
London dispatch reports Ferenc Szalasi, former premier of Hungary under German domination, has been sentenced to death by a Hungarian people's court per a Berlin radio broadcast. The sentence follows Hungary's collapse and withdrawal from World War II.
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London
Ferenc Szalasi
Hungary
Berlin
Gaspard Plans Navy Service and Athletic Career
Angeles Carif Gaspard attended Northwest State College Louisiana before joining the Navy in 1942 He intends to pursue a master’s degree and later work as a coach and instructor in physical education.
Eisenhower Named Best German Military Leader by Lahousen
German army intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Erwin Lahousen, in an AP interview from Nuernberg, rates Dwight D. Eisenhower as a great military planner who overrode politics for successful operations. He also says Patton was the top American field commander and analyzes Allied leadership, counterintelligence, and sabotage prevention.
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George Tucker
Associated Press
Nuernberg
Dec
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Erwin Lahousen
George S. Patton, Jr
Lahousen
Patton
Eisenhower
Tunisia
North
Africa
Avranches
France
America
Russia
Atlantic Ocean
Relief At Last For Your Cough
An ad touts relief from coughs and bronchial irritation with Creomulsion a non narcotic remedy. It promises quick cough suppression aids loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed mucous membranes while offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Druggista
Russians Plan To Electrify 3500 Miles Of Rail
MOSCOW December 10 reports that Russia aims to electrify about 3500 miles of its railway. The plan highlights modernization efforts across the vast network and involves state backed projects.
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Moscow
Five Year Plan Aims Electric Freight and Passenger Tracks
The Moscow News reports a forthcoming five year plan to electrify rail lines to manage expected rises in freight and passenger traffic. The plan targets expanding electric traction across key routes to improve capacity and efficiency.
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Moscow News
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