Japan Planned to Change Formosa Into Tourist Resort
Washington reports that Japan planned to transform Formosa into a premier tourist resort, but American soldiers may use the island first to clear Japanese occupation. The piece traces Formosa history from Portuguese and Spanish explorers through Dutch and Chinese rule, noting its geography, population, and strategic position near the East China Sea.
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East China
Taiwan
Japan
China
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New York
Mt. Morrison
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Ryukyu
Philippines
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East China Sea
Asia
GIs Want Girls After Milk Shake in Tulsa
Red Cross survey of servicemen at Tulsa headquarters found the top wish after a cold malted milk is a thick steak, the cup that cheers, and a beautiful girl. The poll, titled If you could have anything you wanted, what would you ask first, shows a strong preference for comforts and companionship among soldiers.
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Tulsa
Okla
Red Cross
Pineapple Cream Pie Delights With Quick One Crust
A pie recipe highlights a light one crust shell with a creamy pineapple filling. Use fresh or canned pineapple, gelatin, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Bake crust 10 15 minutes then cook filling on stove top, chill and top with pineapple slices and berries.
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America
Jokes From a Bygone Church and Dinner Table Laughs
A collage of old jokes includes Scots at church collection plates, a floor-walking New York Jew tale about debt, an eye doctor quip, a bed and shoes remark, a Titanic open-boat prayer, and a Colorado silver mine yarn with humorous misjudgments about value and sale.
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New York
Rubenstein
Grocer Quips About Mixed Items in Wardrobe Quarrel
A humorous exchange unfolds as a grocer questions an assistant about mixed groceries and damped produce. The clerk confirms several odd alterations then is allowed to join prayers.
Lawyer Faces Jury After Marathon Trial Session
After nearly five hours of argument the young attorney found himself before a jury that expressed mounting hostility and some members flashed hostile looks as the defendant awaited verdict.
Awaiting Justice in Kentucky Jury Decision
An anxious criminal asks his attorney about justice. The Kentucky lawyer doubts a favorable verdict noting two jurors oppose hanging. The exchange signals a tense pretrial moment as jury perspectives loom.
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Kentucky
Optimist Story Title Sparks Studio Change
A Hollywood producer read a story titled The Optimist and ordered the staff to rename it to something more marketable, illustrating the urge to alter tone for audience appeal. A hotel manager and guest exchange notes over an unpaid bill showing polite formalities.
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Hollywood
Chronicle snippet of courtroom humor and dialogue
A grizzled veteran addresses the judge saying he will proceed without argument following a younger peer. The dialogue includes a playful exchange about Christmas decor and propriety with a nonstandard spelling indicating regional speech.
Storekeeper and Credit Man Dialogue on Johnson's Credit
A storekeeper asks how Johnson's credit looks and a credit man replies that Johnson pays cash, so his honesty cannot be judged from credit history.
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Johnson
Jockey Wakes in England Hospital After Steeplechase
The day after a steeplechase in England a jockey awoke to find himself in a hospital bed with injuries. The brief report notes his condition pending further medical updates.
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England
Rider Crashes After Hedge Clear in Practice
A rider asks how the incident happened as the trainer explains the horse failed to clear the hedge. The exchange focuses on the accident during a training session and the horse's role in the fall.
Punny Exchange Between Boy, Seller, And Visiting Salesman
A humorous dialogue unfolds as Brown accuses a boy of tossing coal, Jones contemplates speaking to his son about the incident, and a salesman discovers the boy does not live at the home after a long knock. The humor hinges on mistaken residence and the salesman’s query about the mother.
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Brown
Sonny
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