Signs of Enlightenment in Army Justice
The War Department issued a statement highlighting soldier rights, trial safeguards, and avenues for appeal. Defense counsel, court review, clemency boards, rehabilitation centers, and civilian penological experts form a expanding framework enhancing due process in military justice. The piece stresses civilian oversight and ongoing reforms for fair treatment.
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War Department
Army
Christian Science Monitor
Eisenhower loosens non fraternization in American zone Germany
General Eisenhower announced that non fraternization rules in the American zone of Germany have been relaxed. He cited progress in nazi denazification and removal of prominent Nazis and said orders will permit personnel to converse with adult Germans in public life. Reuters reported the same rule change also applied in the British zone.
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Eisenhower
Germany
Reuters
21Rst Army Group
Oriental Poppy Heralds Summer Beauty
A brief poem by Edgar A. Guest contrasts the oriental poppy’s scarlet bloom with tulips and summer roses. The red head signals celebrated beauty to come, acting as a herald without fanfare.
Sign Up For Soil Conservation Advances District Plans
The Up per Elm-Red Soil Conservation District approved planning the South Range Creek Conservation Group covering 1713 acres four miles southeast of Ethel and eight miles southwest of Dorchester. The Cherry Mound Group near eight miles southeast of Denison held its second meeting with policy discussions led by county agent W. O. Teddlie and district staff. Land owners G. C. Neal C. O. Armstrong B. W. Baldwin R. R. Fleming Virgil O. Harrison F. W Hicks E. E. Vaughn and S. B. Vaughn signed applications for district aid in planning soil saving and soil improving measures. Preliminary planning continues in the West Howe Group on Roy Morrison M. L. Walling Jesse Tolbert and Mrs. Cora Tolbert.
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Upper Elm-Red
South Range Creek
Ethel
Dorchester
Cherry Mound
Denison
W. O. Teddlie
L. C. Reynolds
J. N. Gearreald
The
Soil Conservation Service
Roy Morrison
M. L. Walling
Jesse Tolbert
Cora Tolbert
One Man Town Sold in Millican Oregon
Sherwood Oregon reports bachelor Billy Rahn sold his one man town Millican and doubts new owners will beat his census reporting record for 1940. He notes Millican once drew national wartime publicity for a rapid blackout and recalls a radio program funding his trip to New York. He describes a bathtub as large as a fish pond and a bedroom lit by eight bulbs.
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Sherwood
Ore
Billy Rahn
Millican
Rahn
New York
Billy
Soldiers cleared of burning equipment at Warminster depot
London report says an official Army committee found charges that United States Army troops at a Warminster depot destroyed repairable equipment to be without foundation. The case followed Alfred Grist's conviction for unlawful possession of U S Army equipment and allegations of thousands of dollars in burned motor trucks ambulances tires furniture and timber.
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London
United States Army
Warminster
Army
United Kingdom
Alfred Grist
Veteran Divisions in Occupation Army Split Across Fronts
The eight divisions chosen for the Army of Occupation in Germany include the 1st and 9th Infantry and 1st Armored in Tunisia. The 1st and 3rd Infantry and 82d Airborne took part in Sicily. D-Day forces in France featured 3d and 36th Infantry, 1st Armored, and 82d Airborne, with 3d and 36th moving from Italy to Southern France. The 4th Armored Division had long service in France and Germany, mirroring World War I selections from divisions with longest service.
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Germany
1St Armored
Tunisia
82D Airborne
Sicily
France
Italy
4Th Armored
Army of Occupation
Chicago Daily News
Smaller Town Compensations in Brady Standard
Philosopher Harry Schwenker extols life in Texas smaller towns, praising close, enduring friendships and mutual support. The column notes residents share sympathy in misfortune and celebrate others’ successes, arguing community life strengthens character and enriches everyday living.
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Texas
Harry Schwenker
Brady Standard
Note on Peanut Butter Jars Upside Down Labels
A humorous The New Yorker item reports an informal poll of ten of thirteen housewives who store peanut butter jars upside down to prevent oil separation. The note suggests printing labels upside down for practical use.
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The
New Yorker
Fleas Trained to Dance and Drag Chariots
Report notes fleas can be trained to perform tasks such as dancing drawing chariots and throwing objects many times their own weight with surprising consistency and precision observed by researchers.
Widower Advertises for Wife With Car Four Tires
Rural post office bulletin board notice in Ancestor Ontario seeks a widow with a car and four good tires, offered by a widower. Apply Box 6.
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Hamilton
Ont
Ancestor
Senator O'Daniel Buys Bank Building For His Newspaper
Senator W Lee O Daniel of Texas buys the one story and basement former East Washington Savings Bank at 312 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Washington DC. He says the deal not yet closed but expects completion and intends to use the offices for his newspaper the W Lee O Daniel News currently based in Fort Worth. He previously bought a May four story apartment house near the Capitol for about 50000 to 60000 dollars.
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Washington
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
Washington Bank
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
East Washington Savings Bank
O’daniel
W. Lee O’daniel
Fort Worth
Bronze doorway flanked by lamp standards at East Washington Savings
Bronze doorway stands with lamp standards on both sides before a branch identified as East Washington Savings. The brief caption notes the name of the institution and the decorative entry in a period newspaper image description.
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East Washington Savings
Benk Carved in Stone May Be Removed by New Owner
A stone relief bearing the inscription Benk is expected to be removed by the new owner, who plans to alter or relocate the feature. No additional details on the property's ownership or timeline are provided.
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Benk
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