Alaska Defense Rush Fast Tracked in 1940
In 1940 Alaska defense expands rapidly as U S plans vast air bases at Fairbanks Sitka Kodiak and Dutch Harbor with 10 000 foot runways and heavy troop buildup. Gov Gruening warns Alaska lacks first class airports and roads and the strategy hinges on air and sea bases to protect the U S from Asia and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mneau
Alaska
United States
Asia
Hawaii
Anchorage
Navy
Seattle
Sitka
Baranoff Island
Pacific
Kodiak Island
Dutch Harbor
Chilkoot
Europe
Siberia
Bering Island
Commander Islands
Diomede Island
Diomede
Alaskan
Pacific Northwest
Ernest Gruening
Seward
Fairbanks
Portrait of Jennie Appleton in a Latania storm tragedy
Eben recalls the hurricane and flood that swept away Jennie Appleton as waves engulfed the river valley. Arne saves Eben, and the storm’s devastation is contrasted with recovery in Truro after the 1949 disaster. The Times report confirms Jennie’s death at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne
Jennie
Eben
Gus
Mack
the Times
Latania
Nantucket
Jennie Appleton
America
Miss Appleton
Truro
1949
Myocarditis myths and diet advice from a 19th century medical reminiscence
The excerpt critiques heart muscle disease definitions and debunks quack diet claims while contrasting physician judgment with lay beliefs. It highlights chronic myocarditis as slow degeneration, cites skepticism toward “toxins” and “acute indigestion,” and endorses a vitamin B rich daily diet with natural foods and supplements as practical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario County
American Association
Kerr
John F. Dille Co
Radio Program Guide From Des Moines and Surrounding Areas
Readable portions detail a dense list of radio stations and programs across Iowa including WMT Des Moines KFJB WHO WSUI WGN and KFIB with shows like Morning Roundup Markets Music and News. Notable personalities and time blocks referenced include Arthur Godfrey Ellen Randovnh Betty Wells Myrt and Marie and the Major Bowes hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitoesries
Cedar Repids
Woo
Ames
WGN
Chicase
Waui
Lows Gily
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Reek Island
KFJB
Kitty Kelly
Music Shop
Arthur Godfrey
WSUI
Morning Chapel
Newsi
WMT
Myrt and
Marie
Hannah
Hilltop House
Woolf—Service
Tnne Tala
WNT
Sunda
Scandinavian Fellowship
Bowes
Natlh Muste
Stamn
Bonnie Stuart
Julio Ovyanguran
Guiter
Salt Lake City
Wgn—Safety Club
America
Stelen Westbrook
Miusion Melodies
Lee Gordon
Music Chest
McFarland Twins
Sting Tims
KPJB
MWH
Serion of Safety
WGON
Rennie Krueger
Radio Canaries
Sandis
Cubs
Phillies
Chiecaga UO
George Sokolsky
Wwatc
Family Party
Charles Holland
Tom Tiare Horlick
KFIB
Assembly of God
KFIH
KFID
Leilani
Edeewater Beach Orch
KFJIB
Opecretti
Capitol Dema
Lang Thompson
Orch
Dieat
Kfinn
Armchair Traveler
Big McCune
Baosehald
WATC
Tuneéa
Popies
Terry Shandf Ord
Wio—Randwaron
Melody
Hick Ar RA
Columbia Workshop
Canitol
KPIB
Harmony Street Forum
Ray Noble
Voice of Iowan
Len Balvo
Freedom
KFIR
Wol
KFUN
Manhattan
Wethe Williams
WOI
Gane
Griff Williams
Oreh
Hosmns
Mary Marlin
Terry Shands
Dell. Jones
Waterloo
Ma Perkins
KFUIB
Harry James
Jost Ree
Pop Younh
WPL Electric Park
Tommy Tucker
Judy
Jane
Portsmouth Relief Fund
Leonard Keller
Vic and Sade
H. Kfm
Raymon
Wal
Malone
Jack Teazarden
Arch
Frank Gakens
Ambassador East Hotel
Chuck Foster
Kfib—News
Pancho
Blue Barron
Carl Ravazza
Stella Dallas
KFIG
Anay Noble
Ma Brown
WSUT
Hollyood
Lorenzo Jones
Stamp
WGX
Rob Nichol
KFJG
Radio 7
Ano
O'Neill
WGR
WSOT
Kfeib—Assembly of Goour
Arnold Grimms
WHG
Vora
Harmony
Jenny
Linda
Love
Guiding Light
Kate Smith
Wooi
WHA
Anocel
Marne
Kfijib
Varition
Len Salvo
Orran
RFJB
Ladiea
Don Roth
WSU
Light Oneran
Judy and
Woman In White
Magic Kitchen
Munsteale
Linkgin
McFarland Twincarch
Tos
Charlie
Finder
Woil—News
Lawrence Salerno
Lyons
Julia Kfarn
World Today
Wgn—Evening Musicale
Twilight Hour
Prograss
Fulton Lewis
Loneé Rancer
Wallenstein
Forrenst
Guy Lombardo
Raymond Gramavine
WSYI
Ersht
HFIB
Blionale
Yesterdass
Hurns and
Allen
KFUB
Orson
Len Reisman
Kay Neal
Cavaliera
KPIR
Latre
AI Donanue
Bob Chester
del Coathiney
Bucaneas
Blur Barron
Bob Crosby
Wmt—Tienry Kings
Lew Diamond
Radiophata
Cagney and O'Brien Star in War Epic at Palace
The feature presents James Cagney and Dennis O'Brien in a war epic at the Palace. George Brent plays Wild Bill Donovan with the 69th Regiment. Supporting cast includes William Boyd Russell Hayden and Steffi Dunn in Law of the Pampas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagney, O’brien
Palace
George Brent
Donovan
Enione
Law of the Pampas
William Boyd
Russell Hayden
Steffi Dunn
Fairbanks At Rialto In Rulers Of The Sea
Contains cast details for the feature Rulers Of The Sea with Fairbanks listed and continues from page 6. The section also notes The Three Mesquiteers horse opera starring Robert Livingston Raymond Hatton and Duncan Renaldo, plus a new serial Red Ryder with Noah Beery Mentone musical by Donald Dueck and a news reel completing the program.
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U.S
Bruce Catton and
Sherman Montrose
North Pacific
NEA Service, Inc
Russia
Bering Sea
Aleske
Yukon River
Kodiak
Valdez
U. S
Pacific Ocean
Canada
Robert Nathan
Cat Island
Bill Worthington
Bill
Coast Guard
Dunne Hollow
John Rule
Provincetown
John Worthington
North Truro
Dune Hollow
Mr. Mathews
Miss Spinney
Personal Health Service
William Brady, M. D
Harold Ammons
Fifth Avenue
WEA Lune
Randa
Staeue
Road of Life
Wool—Farm
Portia
Life
Rialto
Rulers of the Sea
Pately
Star Jewelry CO
Second St. SE
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