Geez Louise.
This is seriously stupid.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Tuesday, July 31, 1945. Little Boy assembled.
Little Boy was assembled on Tinian.
Pierre Laval was delivered to Linz Austria from Spain, where he was then turned over to the French.
Ethnic Germans were murdered in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia.
Field Marshal Alexander appointed Governor General of Canada.
The Takao is sunk by British frogmen with limpet mines at Singapore.
The US gives Japan a specific warning about eight cities being slated for destruction if Japan does not surrender.
Pro Nazi Lutheran minister and theologian Ludwig Müller committed suicide.
Gen. Artemio Ricarte y García, early pro independence Philippine general and collaborator with the Japanese, died of dysentery at age 78.
Last edition:
Wednesday, July 30, 1945. Eisenhower questions the bomb.
Roads to the Great War: Weapons of War: The Pedersen Device—A Game Changer?
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Governor Gordon formalizes Wyoming Highway Patrol agreement with ICE for immigration enforcement
This was probably a smart political move for Gordon, but I'm not sure how good of move it was in general. Of course, Gordon couldn't really say no, either.
What's overall clear is that full blown deportation, not just of those guilty of crimes, is the Trump Administration goal.
Governor Gordon formalizes Wyoming Highway Patrol agreement with ICE for immigration enforcement
Program includes collaboration with local law enforcement participating in 287(g) program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced today the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to participate in the 287(g) program to assist ICE with immigration enforcement while performing their regular duties.
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) gives WHP the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under ICE’s oversight. WHP officers will have the ability to take action and develop evidence when they encounter individuals who are in violation of U.S. immigration laws.
“Wyoming has been firm in our commitment to helping secure the border, and this is another step in that process,” Governor Gordon said. “Our nation’s security depends upon effective immigration enforcement, and I am proud that our Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to support this effort and is now formalizing their commitment to this work through our agreement with ICE.”
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion in January 2025. The EO directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with States to develop agreements under the 287(g) program that authorize State and local law enforcement to perform functions of immigration officers.
Through the 287(g) program, ICE can delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions, under the direction and oversight of ICE, and pursuant to a signed agreement, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
“The signing of this agreement and the Wyoming Highway Patrol joining the 287(g) program is a great force multiplier for my ICE officers in Wyoming,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver Field Office Director Robert Guadian. “I applaud the Governor for joining with us to keep Wyoming communities safe.”
WHP is utilizing the Task Force model under the 287(g) agreement. The phased roll out of the Task Force model allows WHP officers to access ICE databases to help establish whether individuals are lawfully present and take appropriate detention actions under direction of ICE. Officers will receive free training, and there is no additional cost to the state for participating in the 287(g) program.
“Our troopers are uniquely positioned to support immigration enforcement through our daily operations along Wyoming’s interstates — key corridors for cross-country travel that are sometimes exploited for unlawful activity. The 287(g) agreement enhances our ability to identify individuals in violation of federal immigration law and take appropriate action under ICE’s direction,” said Col. Tim Cameron, Administrator, Wyoming Highway Patrol. “This partnership strengthens public safety, expands our access to federal resources and intelligence, and reinforces the strong working relationships we maintain with local law enforcement.”
Five Wyoming county sheriff’s offices are currently enrolled in a 287(g) agreement, and WHP will be working in partnership with those counties. Additional Wyoming counties are exploring participation in the program.
Governor Gordon has previously provided Wyoming resources to help secure the southern border, supported by a $750,000 appropriation from the Wyoming Legislature in 2024 for reimbursing Wyoming law enforcement agencies assisting in border law enforcement efforts. In response to requests for assistance from Texas, in 2023 and 2024 the Governor authorized the deployment of Wyoming law enforcement personnel to provide support along the state’s border with Mexico. Following the 2024 deployment, Texas Rangers traveled to Wyoming to provide valuable training to Wyoming law enforcement officers.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 1975. Hoffa goes missing.
Teamster president Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing.
Hoffa was almost certainly murdered by Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran. although that is disputed.
Be that as it may, in this era, certain unions were rather close to the mob.
Last edition:
Tuesday, July 29, 1975. A Nigerian Coup.
Wednesday, July 30, 1945. Eisenhower questions the bomb.
The Battle of the Visayas in the Philippines, where in fact the war was still going on, ended in Allied victory. Fighting had been reduced to mopping up by this time.
The Japanese government asked civilians to harvest acorns for food. The entire Japanese population was living at the starvation level by this point in time.
The Japanese 18th Army made a last stand at the village of Numbogua, New Guinea. General Adachi, ordered his troops "to die in honorable defeat."
General Marshall ordered General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz to coordinate plans in readiness for an early surrender by Japan.
Secretary of War Stimson informed Gen. Eisenhower of the intent to use the atomic bomb. Eisenhower questioned the wisdom of the act.
Occasionally I'll see different dates listed for an event. Here we have such an example:
Today in World War II History—July 30, 1940 & 1945: 80 Years Ago—July 30, 1945: Heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis is sunk by Japanese sub I-58 off Leyte; only 316 of 1199 men will survive the shark-infested waters.
July 30, 1945: The Fate of the USS Indianapolis
Most sources do list today, not yesterday, for the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Not all, however. I used a source that listed July 29, as the "last edition" item below shows.
Why the difference?
Well, I don't know off hand, but the nature of the sinking, which saw the ship traveling under radio silence and in secret may have something to do with it. More likely, however, is the fact that sources using today's date put the time at 00:15.
Last edition:
Tuesday, July 29, 1945. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The 509th Composite Group receives orders for Operation Silverplate. The last Medal of Honor of World War Two.
Friday, July 30, 1925. The Manka Schultz Ice Company.
Khan Manka partnered with Dutch Schultz (Arthur Simon Flegenheimer) to form the Manka Schultz Ice Company. Manka was partnering with Schultz in order to advance his movie industry career.
Albania ceded parts of its territory to neighboring Yugoslavia including the village of Džepište and the Monastery of Saint Naum, as part of repayment for Yugoslavian help in defending Albania against claims by Italy.
Last edition:
Wednesday, July 29, 1925. Traffic stop.
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SAVE Act would silence American voters, mainly women
SAVE Act would silence American voters, mainly women: Sen. John Barrasso has not yet taken a stand on Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, but Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are all for HR 22, writes Marion Yoder.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 1975. A Nigerian Coup.
The Nigerian government was overthrown in a coup.
The Chinese Army, the Communist one, killed hundreds of rebels and civilians in the Yunnan Province. Most of those killed were Muslim Hui's, of which 900 were killed in the village of Shadian. 400 Red Chinese soldiers were killed in the action.
The OAS voted to lift its embargo on Cuba.
Turkey took control of remaining US facilities in the country.
The US made its first delivery of weapons to UNITA in Angola.
Last edition:
Monday, July 28, 1975. Turkey acts.
Tuesday, July 29, 1945. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The 509th Composite Group receives orders for Operation Silverplate. The last Medal of Honor of World War Two.
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The USS Indianapolis was sunk by the submarine I-58. Secrecy due to its role in delivering the atomic bomb to Tinian would keep its sinking secrete for several days, leading to the greatest mass shark attack in history.
The 509th Composite Group of the United States Air Force received the order that would lead to the dropping of the first atomic bomb.
Melvin Mayfield performed the actions that resulted in his winning the Medal of Honor.
He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while fighting in the Cordillera Mountains of Luzon, Philippine Islands. When 2 Filipino companies were pinned down under a torrent of enemy fire that converged on them from a circular ridge commanding their position, Cpl. Mayfield, in a gallant single-handed effort to aid them, rushed from shell hole to shell hole until he reached 4 enemy caves atop the barren fire-swept hill. With grenades and his carbine, he assaulted each of the caves while enemy fire pounded about him. However, before he annihilated the last hostile redoubt, a machinegun bullet destroyed his weapon and slashed his left hand. Disregarding his wound, he secured more grenades and dauntlessly charged again into the face of pointblank fire to help destroy a hostile observation post. By his gallant determination and heroic leadership, Cpl. Mayfield inspired the men to eliminate all remaining pockets of resistance in the area and to press the advance against the enemy.
You'll note that this occurred on Luzon, which the US had declared to be secured.
He survived the war and died in 1990 at age 71.
His action was the last action of the war to result in a Medal of Honor.
Henry Ford issued a statement declaring:
the nation and the world are on the threshold of a prosperity and standard of living that never before were considered possible.
I'm not a fan of Ford's, but he was correct, perhaps beyond his wildest imagination.
The British 8th Army, the Desert Rats, was disbanded.
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Saturday, July 28, 1945. Taking no notice.
Wednesday, July 29, 1925. Traffic stop.
New York, July 29, 1925.
L'Osservatore Romano printed a long list of Fascist offenses against Catholics.
Italy announced a new law providing that any newspaper publishing attacks on the government that were "too strong and too frequent" would receive two warnings, after which the paper would no longer be recognized.
Mikis Theodorakis (Μιχαήλ "Μίκης" Θεοδωράκης), Greek composer known for Zorba the Greek's score, was born.
Last edition:
Monday, July 28, 2025
Monday at the Bar: "Is Religious Freedom Possible in State Schools?"
These are links to two different items, albeit by the same author, and one referencing the other.
"Is Religious Freedom Possible in State Schools?"
Is religious freedom possible in state schools?
Monday, July 28, 1975. Turkey acts.
Turkey took control of US bases at Karamürsel, Sinop, Pirinçlik, Bebasi and Karaburun, all intelligence gathering sites, and indicated it was set to take control of twenty more the following day.
American illustrator Donald Mattison died at age 70.
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Study for Martinson mural Indiana Farming (1937).
Last edition:
Saturday, July 28, 1945. Taking no notice.
Japanese Prime Minister Kantarō Suzuki gave a response to the Potsdam Declaration stating that Japan would "take no notice" of the Potsdam Declaration.
A B-25 flying in heavy fog struck the Empire State Building.
B-29s bombed Aomori.
Japanese battleships Haruna and Ise and,the aircraft carrier Amagi, the old cruiser Izumo, the light cruiser Oyodo and a destroyer were sunk by aircraft.
The USS Callaghan was sunk by a Yokosuka K5Y kamikaze attack off Okinawa.
The Japanese 28th Army attempted to withdraw across the Sittang River in Burma, suffering over 13,000 killed and drowned in the attempt.
The Potsdam Conference resulmeds with the appearance of Prime Minister Attlee.
The Senate ratified the Charter of the United Nations.
Jim Davis, the creator of the Garfield comic strip,was born in Marion, Indiana.
Last edition:
Friday, July 27, 1945. Preparing the bomb.
Tuesday, July 28, 1925. Léon Augustin Lhermitte
French naturalist painter Léon Augustin Lhermitte passed away at age 80.
The Gleaners, 1887.
Last edition:
Saturday, July 25, 1925.
Wednesday, July 28, 1875. The First No Hitter.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Sunday, July 27, 1975. Thailand gives the US military the door.
Thailand terminated military agreements with the US and ordered US forces out of hte country by March 20, 1975.
Last edition:
Tuesday, July 22, 1975. The beginning of the tragedy of Afghanistan.
Friday, July 27, 1945. Preparing the bomb.
Little Boy was delivered to Tinian and preparation to drop it on Japan commenced.
Commencing on the night of July 27, B-29s dropped leaflets on eleven Japanese cities warning them that they were targeted for bombing.
The Chinese took Guilin.
Ernest Bevin became the British Foreign Affairs Secretary.
The World War Two British chiefs of staff had their final meeting with Churchill.
Last edition:
Thursday, July 26, 1945. Churchill out, Attlee in.
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