Jonathan Wainwright Career Highlights Recap
The article profiles 59 year old Jonathan M. Wainwright of Walla Walla Washington, noting his leadership of American Filipino forces on Bataan after General MacArthur and his stance against surrender. It recalls his battlefield style and a famous remark about a Japanese surrender demand.
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Wide World
Ean
Jonathan M. Wainwright
MacArthur
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Skinny
West Point
Luzon
Washington's Raid Reaction Upset California
Southern California residents critiqued Washington's handling of a major air raid drill marked by anti-aircraft fire, searchlights, and blackout. Secretary Knox called it a false alarm while Stimson offered a weak explanation, yet local defense efforts and civilian vigilance boosted war spirit and production.
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NCA
Los Angeles
California
Washington
Knox
Stimson
Z C B J Fund Drive For Army Ambulances
The Western Bohemian Fraternal association Z C B J launches a member driven campaign to raise funds for army ambulances. With 45000 members across states the slogan Each Member a Dollar urges a one dollar contribution from every member. The drive runs until June 1.
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Z.C.B.J. Organization
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Cedar Rapids
Play By Z C B J Dramatic Circle In Cedar Rapids
A three act comedy My Life After Death will be staged by the Z C B J dramatic circle at the Z C B J hall on April 19. Mrs Pavla Hromadka directs the production about an author whose work gains attention only after his death. There are about 3 000 members in service or set to join. Cedar Rapids hosts four C S A lodges.
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Los Angeles
Marina
Grant Cooper
C. B. Horrall
Bowron
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Czechoslovak Society of America
Cedar Rapids
Dramatic Circle
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Pavla Hromadka
C.S.A. Central Committee
Illinois
Washington
Seattle
District of Columbia
MPB
OPA
Army
Navy
"In Czech Paradise" to be presented by Bohemian Dramatic
The Bohemian Dramatic association schedules "In Czech Paradise" by Karel Fort for May 3 directed by Vaclav Picek. The Czech community also announces Easter events for children, lodge meetings, school board sessions, reading society gathering, and district Z C B J and Sokol activities with multiple donations to Red Cross and relief funds.
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Vaclav Picek
Karel Fort
M. L. Hromadka
Omaha
Z.C.B.J
Sokol Association
Czech Home Guard Receives Sponsorship by C. S. A.
The Czech Alliance association of over 30 Czech groups voted Thursday to assume moral sponsorship of the new Czech home guard. More than 50 men have joined, with training set to begin April 15 at the C.S.P.S. hall. A training committee will meet Wednesday evening April 1 at Sokol hall.
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Czech Alliance Association
16th Avenue Club Backs C. R. for Hospital Site
The Sixteenth Avenue Commercial club voted Thursday to urge Washington to place an army hospital in Cedar Rapids. Copies went to Senators Herring and Gillette. A $10 Red Cross donation and two new members Ed Mitralsky and A L McKinstry were added. Sheriff James Smith will address next meeting. pinochle tourney between club and Ely businessmen is tied and to be played in Ely.
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Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Senators Herring
Gillette
Red Cross
Ed Mitralsky
A. L. McKinstry
Charles Kosek
James Smith
Ely
Population Boom in Kodiak Alaska
The town of Kodiak Alaska doubled its population over the decade from 1930 to 1940 reflecting rapid growth and expansion in the early 20th century.
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Kodiak
Alaska
Lodge Dues For Soldiers Announced By Grand Lodge
The C.S.A. grand lodge announced it will pay the dues of all soldiers. This action supports veterans and aligns with postwar relief efforts.
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C.S.A. Grand Lodge
WPB Hears Funny Tales About Tires
Washington AP dispatch summarizes tire related quirks from wartime controls. Tales note hoarding in Illinois towns, an outlawed tire dealer, a claimant offered free tire branding tools, and a Seattle man’s improvised tire earth with overhoes. Officials joke about rubber use in weapons.
Onetime Arizona Boss Blakely Leaps to Death in Denver
Rear Admiral John R. Y. Blakely, 69, former commander of the ill fated battleship Arizona, jumped from a fifth floor window at Fitzsimons General Hospital. He had been a tuberculosis patient since October 1940 and was described as cheerful with Moody spells. He served 24 years at sea and commanded the Arizona from 1922 to 1924.
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Denver
John R. Y. Blakely
Arizona
Fitzsimons General Hospital
Army
Blakely
Moody
Lee Harbor
Bee Keepers Told Honey Increase Needed in Wartime
CORVALLIS Ore UP Increased honey production is essential to wartime sugar rationing. Oregon bee keepers may be asked to double the present 1 600 000 pounds produced annually, says Dr Don C Mote head of the entomology department at Oregon State college. Dr H A Scullen notes that higher honey output relieved the 1917 18 sugar shortage and says government plans anticipate filling the gap again.
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Oregon
Don C. Mote
Oregon State College
H. A. Scullen
Townsend Meeting Speaker Explains H R 1036 Progress
Dr. C. M. Houser national Townsend representative in Wyoming will explain efforts to pass H R 1036 at a Monday meeting at 7 30 p m in VEW hall 109 Second avenue se A free dance for members will follow the meeting.
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Townsend
C. M. Houser
Wyoming
Vew Hall
Second Avenue SE
Argentina Dominates Global Film Market With American Output
In Argentina the national scene favors American motion pictures as dominant at the box office while German films lead among foreign imports, followed by French and Spanish titles in rank.
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Argentina
Decorah Native Francesca Bruning Stars in Junior Miss on Broadway
Former Decorah girl Francesca Bruning, now on Broadway as the boss's daughter in Junior Miss, recalls Decorah memories and her ascent from local beginnings to major stage roles. She credits meeting producer Alexander Kirkland for her first big break and notes her work with Stage Door Canteen aiding servicemen.
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York
Francesca Bruning
Miss Bruning
Amelia Bakken
Elmina Hoag
Helma Amundsen
Chicago
Paris
Broadway
Des Moines
Theater Guild
Iowa
Masonic
Alexander Kirkland
Berkshire Playhouse
Massachusetts
Amourette
Duce Speaks His Piece on War for Italian Liberation
Mussolini in a Rome broadcast described the current conflict as a war for the final liberation of Italy from the chains of incarcera tion in the Mediterranean. The speech was transmitted by UP from New York and reported as part of ongoing wartime coverage.
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New York
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Mediterranean
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