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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
11
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 7 a m exposure and year to date totals. Average annual rainfall over 33 years stands at 36.49 inches with monthly figures from 1913 to 1945 including January 2.49 and December 2.45 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
War correspondent HAL BOYLE describes the transport of Kazuo Kogi, former Japanese chief military legal authority in south China, to Stanley Prison for trial as Hong Kong's No 2 war criminal. British guards escort him past graves of Stanley Camp internees as witnesses reflect on justice and futility.
Radio listings headline a diverse broadcast from 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm featuring programs like Sam n Abner and America's Town, followed by World War II dispatches. A somber report describes Chinese executions by Japanese forces and Kogi's brutal justice with 33 bodies found in mass graves. Chester Bennett, noted for aiding internees, is highlighted among victims. A quoted response criticizes vengeance and moral degradation.
The notice lists enlistment options for currently serving men and former service members, including 1 to 2 eight year terms and one year options, ages 17 to 84 with exceptions, retention of present grades, and a range of benefits. It details reenlistment bonuses, furlough provisions, retirement options, GI Bill benefits, education in 200 Army trades, branch choices, life insurance, and reserve commission retention.
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