Industrial brains needed for defense mobilization
A Washington commentary argues against rushing armament appropriations and warns the President overcentralizes power. It calls for expert industrial direction, tighter resource conservation, and elevating industry to defend the nation. It stresses the nation’s safety hinges on industrial capacity and a skilled mobilization effort.
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Navy
Josh Billings
Congress
Roosevelt Garner Strain Highlights 193?
The piece contrasts White House pessimism over allied defeat risks with personal dynamics between President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner. It notes potential British retreat to Canada and empire rallying, possible U.S. neutrality tests, and hints at Vatican diplomacy via Ambassador Myron Taylor. It also mentions Hitler’s crackdown on papal press Osservatore Romano and Chinese editor Chin-Fu Woo seeking Roosevelt support.
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Studio Notes and Cast Changes in 1946 Film Plans
Hollywood gossip notes reveal Jon Hall replaces Randolph Scott as Kit Carson after a serendipitous meeting at the studio. Philipines 1896 1946 feature highlights new independence concerns amid Japan’s expansion. Joan Blondell plans a long retirement tour after I Want a Divorce. Fred MacMurray expands water polo work. Felix Knight endures a May medley scare. Wayne King keeps a private pipe blend, 12 pounds monthly. Bob Trout recalls sleep deficit at start of war. Republic announces Melody Ranch with Gene Autry and radio cast members.
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Edward Small
South Seas
Pago-Pago
Small
Kit Carson
Randolph Scott
Hall
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