Parallel to 1918: Japan’s occupation and prospects
The piece argues that postwar Japan resembles Germany after 1918 in some ways, with occupation progressing but Japanese forces largely defeated and propaganda shifts blaming betrayal. It notes Allied surround, fears of future weapons, and questions Japan’s ability to escape, while praising the current occupation effort under MacArthur.
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Japan
Germany
Reich
America
Britain
Russia
China
Asia
Europe
Berlin
MacArthur
End of War Ambiguity Prompts U.S. Policy Debate
The piece notes public belief that World War II ended with Japan's surrender, yet laws linger with phrases like cessation of hostilities and end of the emergency. It calls for a clear national decision on whether war conditions persist and questions taxes and pricing tied to wartime needs.
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Japan
War End Maze for Draft and Industry Rules
The passage discusses how wartime powers and authorities, including presidential control of strike bound plants and mines, extend beyond the war’s end. It notes the conflict between terminating hostilities and keeping the draft lawful, and warns Congress must resolve the legal maze to avoid unnecessary hardship.
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Germany
Japan
Congress
Virginia Military Buildup Noted in World War II Echoes
Reprinted editorial recalls that over 80 000 army and navy personnel were in Virginia with ships excluded from Hampton Roads and passes through the state. It cites a late Winter 1943 44 estimate of about 200 000 armed men training here, the largest such concentration in Virginia’s history.
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Virginia
Hampton Roads
Dominn
Europe
Commonwealth
Old Point
Washington Defenses
Roanoke River
Gripe from seasoned G I s on homeward promise scrutiny
One thousand veterans from Fighting First Infantry 2nd Armored 45th and Antiaircraft battalions voice doubt over Green Plan promises of immediate air transport home and quick discharges. They note pals still stranded in Europe and question Army intent while urging faithfulness to fighting men.
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G. I
45Th
Seventh Army
Bliss
Boston
Europe
Sicilian
Normandy
Reparations Awarded for Sioux Pony Seizure
In 1876 after Custer’s defeat the army seized Sioux ponies to cripple warfare. Now Congress authorizes $101,630 to pay reparations to friendly Sioux heirs, signed by President Truman.
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Alexandria
Uncle Sam
Custer
Truman
Francis Case
South Dakota
Kwajalein Atoll Largest of the Marshall Islands
Kwajalein is identified as the largest atoll in the Marshall Islands group. It stretches about 76 miles in length and contains roughly 90 islets within a lagoon area of about 900 square miles.
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Marshal Islands
Kwajalein
Winchester Civic Shifts and Historic Edicts Recap
One year ago Fred L. Glaize headed the Finance Committee of Winchester Common Council, replacing W. P. Anderson who left the council. Judge B. P. Harwson ruled a prisoner may serve 90 days on weekends if he helps harvest apples during the week. The Siegfried Line faced American pressure as Germans rose in Poland. Five years ago Judge Frank Bailey bragged about catching a 5 pound 9 ounce bass then landed 10 bass in half an hour with a dry fly. President Roosevelt nominated Jesse H. Jones as Secretary of Commerce, succeeding ill Harry L Hopkins. Ridgely White chaired the Red Cross Roll Call for the city and Mrs. H. wb Funk led the county drive after executive committee action. The Frederick County dental clinic opens in White Hall and Bryarly with Dr. W. A. Burke in charge performing between 1300 and 1400 operations.
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Fred L. Glaize
Winchester
Winchester-Frederick County
Frederick County
White Hall
Bryarly
W. A. Burke
Mrs B M Roszel Elected Virginia American Legion Auxiliary President
Fifteen years ago Mrs B M Roszel became president of the Virginia branch of the American Legion Auxiliary. Reports of a pardon for Arthur Jones, ex woolen mill executive convicted of embezzlement, are denied. Alum Bridge, head of a West Virginia high school, was critically injured in a Washington street car collision.
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B. M. Roszel
Virginia
American Legion Auxiliary
Arthur Jones
Woolen Mall
Alum Bridge
West Virginia
Washington, D. C
Fall fair praised as best yet by Shenandoah Valley officials
Thirtieth anniversary edition of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair closes with officials calling it the best ever. Kenneth Gilpin of Boyce purchases Mountcalm, noted as the crowd favorite in Winchester Fair horse races.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Kenneth Gilpin
Boyce
Mountcalm
Winchester Fair
How's Your I. Q. Quiz Questions and Page Two Answers
A reader quiz lists ten questions on history and literature. It asks about Communist China’s military leader, Lend-Lease status, Abe Lincoln in Illinois author, altitude effect on boiling eggs, Dodgson pen name, zodiac constellations, English coal nationalization, Long Island battle outcome, number of American republics, and Shakespeare’s roles in plays.
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China
Abe Lincoln
Ilinois
Charles L. Dodgson
England
Long Island
William Shakespeare
Truman Byrnes and Congress face lend-lease debts
A Washington dispatch argues Mr. Truman and Byrnes may push no action to recover lend-lease debts, noting Congress doubts ability or will to collect. It surveys Russia Britain and others for how they might repay or be pressed into commitments, and questions allied motives and postwar arrangements.
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Washington
Truman
Jimmie
Byrnes
Congress
Pres
Barkley
Messrs. Truman
Mr. Byrnes
Russia
Europe
Asia
British Empire
Netherlands
France
China
Manchuria
Bretton Woods’ Bank and Exchange Fund
Japan
West Indies
Bermuda
United Nations Organization
Bank of England
Bretton Woods
Uncle Sam
Closing the Books May Bring Balanced Outcome
The remark suggests that finalizing accounts through Mr. Byrnes could yield a more balanced result than a one sided slate wipeout, implying cautious optimism about a fair conclusion.
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Mr. Byrnes
Childhood Poems and Stories in The Children s Book
Compiled for young readers with stories verses riddles paper folding and scrambled names. Includes a variety of classic childhood literary pieces. Ten cents postpaid through The Winchester Evening Star.
Detroit Tigers World Series win and U S Treasury trivia
The piece asks trivia such as if Detroit has won a World Series with the answer 1935 and notes who appears on the five and ten dollar bills Abraham Lincoln and Alexander Hamilton. It also covers Navy landings since Pearl Harbor and eligibility rules for a Treasury Secretary, citing Section 243 Title 5 US Code.
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Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Hamilton
Secret World of Eleonore and Counter Espionage Tales
In a war era town Eleonore Lawrence a CIA recruit plans to recover coded messages hidden in cigarette packs. Her cautious partner Baalah guides a dangerous pawn in a plot involving fifth columnists and a mysterious Carlotta while Steuben endures confinement as he trains for counter espionage duties.
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Eleonore Lawrence
Sweetsburg
Counter Intelligence Corps
Lawrence
Eleonore
Sukey
Mamie
Arthur
Eben
Navy
Coast Guard
William Steuben
Lawrences
Wolffe
B. Stead Jones
New York
Roof
Jones
Grandma
Carlotta
Steuben
Baalah
G-2
110Th Street
C.sc
Faquero
Bill
East River
Treatment of Ankle Sprains
The article outlines diagnosing ankle injuries via exam and X rays, distinguishing ligament tears from blood clots, and prescribes casts for six weeks with early mobilization, procaine injections and massage for torn ligaments, pressure bandages for partial tears, contrast baths and massage for pain relief, aiming to prevent chronic sprains.
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John M. Wright
Medical Corps
United States Naval Reserve
Wright
Strength for the Day sermon notes on Paul and a guard
A reflective piece considers Paul bound in Rome with a guard and a soldier’s fate linked to the prisoner. It ponders whether any guard converted, and whether destiny placed one among them to witness Christian beginnings and influence the early church.
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St. Paul
Rome
Early Church
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