Sibert to Head G-2 After Victory in Europe
Brig. Gen. Edwin L. Sibert, chief of the G-2 section, will assume overall command of the G-2 for the American forces headquarters as others depart. With Germany defeated the role shifts to postwar intelligence work, military government duties, harbor and frontier patrols, and pursuing war crimes cases.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
West Point
Edwin Luther Sibert
12Th Army Group
William C. Sibert
U. S. Army
Sibert
China
Burma-India
Edwin Luther, Jr
Naval Academy
Pacific
Franklin C. Sibert
10Th Corps
Philippines
Fen. Sibert
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Cary
Porter
Farmington
Conn
FBI
War Crimes Commission
Eee Eens
Damaged Ship to Return to Fight Japs in War
The USS Halsey Powell, reported sunk last March off Japan, will return after two days of air attacks by kamikazes. It suffered a kamikaze hit during refueling, causing a large fire and stern damage. Nine dead, three missing, and 29 wounded. The ship is under repair at Terminal Island.
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Halsey Powell
Japan
Terminal Island Naval Drydocks
Ee Pedro
Calif
Bilbo's Marathon Filibuster Draws Out Four Hours
Senator Bilbo of Mississippi delivered a long preliminary speech lasting four hours, denouncing books and arguing against FEPC continuation. He mocked literature and commented on Mrs Roosevelt, then shifted toward a potential filibuster strategy and a call for FEPC outlawing amid pressure for a budget compromise.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
Theodore G
Bilbo
Mississippi
Fair Employment Practices Committee
Senate
William Smith
Boston
Miss Smith
Georgia
Columbia University
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FEPC
Tucsonans on Casualty List in War Office Roll
The Office of War Information casualty roll lists six Arizonans with two from Tucson. Navy dead Irving Paul radar man is noted. Navy wounded Pfc George Adams is listed. Army dead Pvt Frank Arriola and wounded Pfc Ralph Campos, Pvt Clifford Morgan, Pfc Lamar Peterson are named with home addresses in Tucson Mesa Sacaton Lakeside and other locations.
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Anata Palafox
South Osborne Avenue
Tucson
Ralph E. Campos
Catelina F. Estrada
Mesa
Clifford Morgan
Mary Morgan
Sacaton
Lamar A. Peterson
Lakeside
Americans Visit Turkey To Survey Air Route Options
Three American experts surveyed possibilities of including Turkey in an international air route. Frank H. Rediker of Transcontinental and Western Air G H Dalton of the foreign economic administration and Ralph Curren civil air attache at the American legation in Cairo led the delegation. They left for Cairo yesterday.
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Ankara
Turkey
Frank H. Rediker
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
G. H. Dalton
The
Foreign Economic Administration
Ralph Curren
Cairo
Torreon airport to add two new runways
plans outline construction of two additional runways at the new Torreon Mexico airport. officials say the expansion aims to increase capacity and improve operations. the project details include timelines and budget considerations as part of the aviation development program.
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Torreon
Mexico
Senator Faces Delay Through Overnight Recess
A senator persuades colleagues to a recess overnight to allow time for prayer. He remarks on starting work with a pause and lights a long cold cigar as the motion passes. The others present were critical of the approach but approve the delay.
President Truman Eyes Alaska Highway Study Visit
Governor Wallgren said President Truman hopes to return to the Pacific Northwest in the fall or next summer to study the Alaska highway and fisheries issues. The President aims to revitalize the Alaska highway commission and partner with Canada to build about 600 miles of road linking Seattle to Fairbanks through northern British Columbia.
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Olympia
Wash
Truman
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Mon C. Wallgren
San Francisco
Wallgren
Alaska Highway Commission
Canada
WACs Eligible for Arizona Tax Exemption
Arizona law confirms that honorably discharged WAC members and Arizona women in other armed forces serving in state before 1927 qualify for the $2,000 ad valorem tax exemption. Atty. Gen. Sullivan issued the ruling after Maricopa County assessor sought guidance on residency timing.
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Phoenix
WAC
Arizona
John L. Sullivan
Maricopa County
Mexsana Soothing Powder Promises Baby Rest
Advertisement extols Mexsana medicated powder to prevent diaper rash and ease chafed skin. Claims 40 year family favorite for itch relief and economy. urges parents to use after every change for better sleep and comfort.
Veterans Exemption Rules for Arizona Service Women
The article notes that Arizona service women have the same exemptions as male veterans. Sullivan advised the constitution does not differentiate between men and women in classifying war veterans. Requirements include residence before Jan 1, 1927, 60 days service, honorable discharge, and real property not exceeding $5,000 assessment.
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Arizona
Sullivan
Guatemala Decrees 75 Percent Payroll Allocation
Guatemala orders 75 percent of all payrolls to Guatemalans as a national policy measure. The decree targets employment funding and domestic workforce prioritization.
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Guatemala
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George Tucker
Hal Boyle
Franklin R. Sibert
Haertgen Forest
President Truman
Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
Frank Spina
Mr. Truman
Richard Wright
Kenneth McKellar
Tennnessee
Sen. McKellar
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Sen
Tennessee
Bilbe
Oracle
Schenley
Schenley Distillers Corp
N.Y.C
Army
Navy
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Parral
Plasa
Internacional
Primrose House
Pond's
Colonial Dames
Cologne
Deodorant
Gemee 5
Lorraine
Rexall
Morton’s
Curity Compact
Elaere Jay
Jay
Bob Hope
Pepsodent
Vida-Ray
Ayer
Cara Nome Liquid Brilliantine
Yardley
Gaby
Wrisley
Yardley Lavender
Odo
Bowyer
Stone
Enna
America
British Columbia
Seattle
Fairbanks
Chase Away
Lon
Schilling
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