Massacre of 154 Prisoners Reported by Deserting Korean
A Korean sublieutenant who fled Swatow testified in Chungking that Japanese guards bayoneted 154 American and British POWs at Zentsuji camp on April 26 1944. He described prisoners tied to crosses and told they would share Jesus’s resurrection, with about 220 Japanese soldiers involved and mass killing lasting until 5 p.m. He also noted multiple large POW camps across Japan and Korea.
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George Wang
Zentsuji
Japan
Kukakawa
Tokyo
Fukuoka
Kyushu
Moji
Shimonoseki
Korea
Seoul
Chemulpo
Formosa
Shanghai
Funeral services for ex Senator James Scrughart set in Reno
Funeral services for ex Senator James Scrughart, who died here Saturday, will be held in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, June 29. The notice notes the mood of the times and references materials used in the home.
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Reno
San Diego
James Scrughart
Nev
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Future Reich Government Faces Great Uncertainty
AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie surveys Germany’s postwar political landscape. The Communist Party, reemerging legally in Berlin, seeks an anti fascist regime within a democratic parliament allied to Russia rather than a Soviet system. He notes German regimentation appeal and discusses possible monarchy revival led by Prince Louis Ferdinand Hohenzollern, describing his background and recent statements.
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Germany
Reich
Communist Party
Herr Hitler
Gestapo
Himmler
Berlin
Russia
Hitler
Europe
Kaiser Wilhelm
Prince Louis Ferdinand Hohenzollern
Kaiser
Prince Louis
Wilhelm
Louis Ferdinand
Hohenzollern
Ford
Detroit
You
Kira Kirillovna
Fourth Of July Program Plans Being Finished
The Fourth of July celebration committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7:30 p m today at the San Carlos cafes to finalize plans for the gala program. John Alexander Jaycee secretary says subcommittees will be coordinated and the show is expected to surpass last year despite wartime fireworks restrictions. A large stock of prewar displays including day light ground pieces aerials and night exhibits has been secured with fireworks expert Frank Bauer arriving in Tucson.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Carlos
John Alexander
Jaycee
Frank Bauer
Tucson
Pasteurization Temperature Rule for Milk
The rule states milk must reach at least 142 degrees and be held at that heat for 30 minutes. This requirement ensures safety by effectively eliminating harmful bacteria.
Japs Take No Prisoners In Okinawa Fight
Okinawa dispatch reports Japanese forces took no American prisoners as U S troops fought to the death in hard combat. Authorities say captured enemy sites show no American captives, while 8 696 Japanese prisoners of war are housed in stockades and hospitals.
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Okinawa
Russell Annabel
Max Cady
Seattle
Wash
Raising of Flag on Mount Suribachi Feature Display Promoted
The exhibit features include Raising of Flag on Mount Suribachi Buy More Bonds Peacock Plume Fan Flying Pigeon and other novelty effects. Admission is via purchase of war bonds and stamps only Children enter with war stamps and adults with war bonds of any denomination.
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Mt. Suribachi
Reclamation Funds May Be Asked Soon
Washington reports urgent push for increased reclamation funds to prepare West lands for returning veterans. Rep. John R. Murdock and Sen. O Mahoney say 850000 service men seek farms after the war. A bill to give veterans first choice of reclaimed lands is expected this week.
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Washington
Congress
John R. Murdock
Arizona
Sen
O'Mahoney
D-Wyo
Reclamation Bureau
Murdock
House Lrigation and Reclamation Committee
How to Remove Buttons with Comb and Razor
The guide suggests sliding a comb under each button to avoid cutting fabric, then cutting the thread with a razor blade. This technique minimizes fabric damage and lets the button be detached cleanly for repairs or replacement.
City County Start Traffic Survey In Phoenix Area
A joint traffic survey by the city and county with the Highway Department and Public Roads Administration begins today. Phil J. Bradbury says the project will cost about 4000 dollars with 75 percent funded by the state agencies. Vehicle counts will be taken across the metropolitan area and downtown pedestrian flow checked against prior data to gauge traffic trends.
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Highway Department
Public Roads Administration
Phil J. Bradbury
Arizona State Highway Department
State Highway Department
Bradbury
Manuel
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Nathan Mur
East Pennington Street
America
B. F. Goodrich
Ichin
Manchuria
Sea of Japan
Akorea
Kamchate
Peninsula
Karafuto
Pacific Ocean
Soviet
Siberia
Leo Crowley
U. S
Liberia
Southern Comfort Corp
ST. Louis
Missouri
Aren
Ieee
Tewith
Sixth Ave
Rusber
Wee Priser
Public Roads Unit
Ralf
Appleton
Broadway
Hollywood
KTUC
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