MacArthur rule gains popularity in postwar Japan
A Tokyo dispatch reports General MacArthur's rapid demolition of feudal structures and start of a new democratic state. His directives, including dismantling the Mitsui house and Zaibatsu, win broad Japanese approval and frequent letters to the general.
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United States
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MacArthur
House of Mitsui
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Coast ports jammed as 100000 veterans await ships
In San Francisco on December 21 nearly 100000 Pacific veterans faced possible Christmas delays due to scarce transport. About 120000 were stranded at ports with 15000 more expected daily, while carriers tried to move men aboard four floating barracks. An Army spokesman blamed an overactive Operation Santa Claus for too many returns.
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Navy
Homer Groninger
MacArthur denies resignation threat over Japan broadcasts
General Douglas MacArthur rejected a radio report that he would resign if left alone in Japan and if Russians participated in occupation. He stated the Russian issue is for others to decide and mocked the source, American Broadcasting Co. broadcaster Larry Tighe, noting no basis in fact.
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Douglas MacArthur
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American Broadcasting Company
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American Broadcasting Corporation
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Double parked car snarls busy street near Pennington and Stone
A driver leaves his car double parked near Pennington street and Stone avenue blocking a block of traffic. A police officer questions him as frustrated motorists horn and wait. The offender claims he has not been home since the start of the war and apologizes before moving the vehicle.
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Stone Avenue
Alameda Street
Plans to ease Tucson’s housing shortage by reusing war units
C Edgar Goyette of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce says nearly 500 additional family units could be available in Tucson if the senate bill passes. The measure would authorize reassembly of war housing units from surplus communities, with the chamber’s housing committee already lining up the units.
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C. Edgar Goyette
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Grandma's medicine returns with Penetro cold relief
Mothers report relief from children's colds with Penetro salve, a modern version of Grandma’s mutton suet remedy. It soothes sore chests by warming externally and eases nose and throat irritation with medicated vapors. Available in 25c and 35c sizes.
Tucson Housing Plan to Use Davis-Monthan Camp
The Tucson chamber seeks federal approval to use West camp at Davis Monthan field, declared surplus, for 150 housing units. Sen. Hayden requests FPHA aid, while negotiations seek plumbing, lumber, and other materials from Rivers prison camp and 100 trailers to be brought in for immediate use.
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Arizona
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Veterans housing units to join Davis-Monthan at Consolidated dwellings
Veterans and families invited to attend university events join the program as housing units are acquired and reassembled adjoining existing war housing at Consolidated and Davis-Monthan dwellings.
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Consolidated
Davis-Monthan
New Parking Spots Designated at UA
The University of Arizona designates parking for faculty and staff after 6 p m on weekdays and from Saturday noon until Monday morning. The order, issued by University President Dr Alfred Atkinson, notes growing visitor numbers.
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University of Arizona
Alfred Atkinson
Campus policy change cuts student spaces after hours
Signs announcing the policy shift will be set up by William J. Bray, superintendent of grounds and buildings, noting several designated spaces remain unused by faculty after afternoon hours on campus.
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William J. Bray
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