Rubber Supply Program Pressed By U S Committee
A Washington rubber policy panel urged permanent operation of synthetic plants to meet 60 percent of demand, stockpiling of natural rubber, and private ownership shifts. Short term aims include pooling, government allocation, and central product standards, with long term goals for at least one third synthetic capacity.
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Washington
William L. Batt
Departments of State, War, Navy, Justice and Commerce
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Omce of Rubber Reserve, Rubber Development Corporation
War Aanets Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Tarif Commision
Civillan Products Administration
Seizure of jewels and funds on repatriation ship
The US Army confiscated five million dollars in currency diamonds watches and other valuables from Japanese diplomats and their families aboard the Teukushi Maru at Yokohama as repatriates returned from Europe. Major Duff described government funds turned over for Allied reparations and noted attempts at non cooperation. Passengers were not allowed to dispose of valuables and owners will have keepsakes and other goods returned if proven purchased with their own money.
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Japan
Yokohama
US &Th
Uroga
Europe
Duff Oth
Duff
United Nations
Amphibian Tanks Boost River Surveys in Las Vegas Area
Amphibian tanks fitted with walkie talkies have invaded tule swamps along the Colorado River to speed up Bureau of Reclamation survey work. LVT II amphibious vehicles, supplied from a naval depot, push through swampy terrain between Needles and Topock, using cleated tracks and armored hulls to clear vegetation while crews stay in contact via radios during the survey effort.
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Las Vegas
Colorado River
Bureau of Reclamation
Tule
US Naval Landing Force
Albuiny
Calif
Testa
Needles
Swiss English Lessons Advertises Holiday Exchange
In Bern English lessons are in demand as tourists arrive. A classified ad reads Swiss gentleman seeks an English gentleman to spend the holidays together to practice English with optional French or German conversation.
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Bern
Switzerland
Limbless Veterans Take Joyride in Army Air Planes
In Battle Creek Michigan injured GIs, many in wheelchairs, tour Kellogg Field aboard small silver control planes during a two day air event staged by the state aeronautics department and plane dealers. Wheelchair veterans, including Flight Officer Warner Clements of Sioux Falls, fly or handle planes with assistance as they regain a sense of flight and freedom.
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Battle Creek Mich
Lercy Jants Hospital
Wounde
State Aeronautcs Department
Kellogg Field
Warner Clements
Sioux Falla
India
Clements
Captain Identifies Jap Beating at Camp Yokohama
Navy Captain S A Newman of Pittsburgh testified at a war crimes trial in Japan identifying a prisoner as the man who beat him with a bamboo sword for forgetting to blow a whistle at the end of the work period. He described the assault during proceedings against eight Japanese defendants. Murata, a former Japanese army colonel, admitted giving the order to kill Everett L Tyler at Glen Easton West Virginia after the escape.
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Yokohama
Navy
S A Newman
Pittsburgh
Japan
Newman
Kazumasa Maekawa
Perils of Jaywalkers Increase After Dark
Chicago report from the council of state governments cites a twelvefold higher risk for pedestrians crossing mid block at night versus intersections. A fifteen year Connecticut study found 87 percent fewer dangerous streets after lighting improvements, while Cleveland reported a 47 percent drop in night time traffic incidents on lit corridors.
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Chicago
Council of State Governments
Council
Connecticut
Cleveland
Byron and Myron Trade Quips Over Self Reliance
In a light exchange, Byron jokes about life while Myron asserts he pays his own way, underscoring themes of independence and mutual banter between the two figures.
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Byron
Myron
Paraled Tim asks how uncle became police reporter
A fragment notes Tim asking how his uncle became a police reporter. It mentions a person named Trey telling him to go port to police monthly, though details are unclear and context minimal.
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Tim
Trey
Avery
Whimsical Exchange Amid Street Lantern Scene
A quirky dialogue unfolds as BluerLringing home Eye asks about a red lantern left beside a street hole. One figure exclaims election as alderman while others reflect on autumn’s approach and the passing of time. The fragments hint at local character and seasonal mood.
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Starry Brown
Home
Permon
Foreign Mail Rates and Football Enrollment Notes
A fragmented report notes airline mail rates, mentioning 14 rates and airmail charges from 8 to 70 cents per ounce. It references Sinnet College and a football program with about 50 to 70 percent enrollment, with a post office suggestion that rates could be reduced.
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Sinnet College
Strangle Cold Jones Expressing Choking Feelings
In a fragmented exchange Jones describes a choking sensation when thinking of his lover and places. Smith comments that the feeling is too bad. Jones repeats that thinking of her makes him feel as if he were choking.
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Jones
Smith
Yex
Uke
Relief from rheumatism and arthritis found by Mrs Pautz
A message from Mrs Anna Pautz of Vancouver Washington offers relief from rheumatism and arthritis and invites readers to write for information at PO Box 825.
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Anna Pautz
Vancouver
Washington
Alfish
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