Victory automobile postwar plan urged by auto industry
In a wartime Dothan Eagle report, industry figures urge motorists to conserve materials and maintain existing cars so postwar supply can rebound. The piece notes the need to keep automobiles serviceable, limit junking, and preserve the transportation system as the war ends. It cites a broad push for careful upkeep and reduced new production until batteries and tires are available.
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Mb & Every
Matign
Jf Propulsion
Experia
New York
San Francisco
There Be Light And The Lord Looked Upon Him
A religious passage references Judges 6 14 with a call to strength and faith. The text contrasts divine mission with human doubt, urging loyalty to God and righteousness in the fight against oppression. The quotation includes a Faber couplet emphasizing steadfast belief and moral duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
God
Faber
F.W. Faber
After Victory in Europe Industry Reconversion Hopes Rise
The article notes cautious optimism for postwar reconversion of U S industry. Experts in Washington say within a year after V E Day factories will resume producing automobiles refrigerators washing machines radios and other durable goods at a reduced rate to meet real hardship needs. The pace will be faster than critics expect though not instant, reflecting a major achievement for American industry.
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Germany
Washington
Victory car plan rejected by auto makers before war
Industry leaders dismissed the idea of a unified victory model to bridge wartime car needs. They warned nameless parts and shared responsibility would burden blame if the project failed, as manufacturers balked at central assembly control.
Biscuits or bullets in Okinawa invasion convey tale
An armada of 1400 ships supports the Okinawa assault near Japan with plans to feed Japanese civilians if needed. The columnist notes the shift from enemy neglect to civilian provisioning and ponders the ethics and possible implications for postwar air travel timelines.
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Pacific
Okinawa
Ryukyus Islands
Japan
Thete
Dap
Army
Navy
Marines
Postwar credits and Kaiser plan shape labor peace
The article outlines Army credit rules for postwar release including overseas and combat credits, with emphasis on dates of Europe victory. Henry Kaiser is credited with forging a postwar industrial peace pledge later advocated by major unions and business groups. It also discusses political pressure from Petrillo and Lewin, Bailey bill threats to royalty agreements, and RFC advertising for property sales linked to RFC.
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Warrington
Europe
U.S
Myasterinus
Army
Henry Kalott Coucilates
Henry Kaiser
Eric Johnson
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
CIO
Phil Mutray
A.F
Bill Green
Kaiser
Green
Phil Murray
Morcow
CI0
Erle Johnson
Johnson
Murray
Mayflower
Chamber of Commerce
AFP. of L
Petrillo
Congress
James Caesar Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Bush
John L. Lewin
Mine Workers
Tabor
Senator Bailey
North Carolina
RFC
New York
Fuller, Smith and Rosa
Ernie Pyle Prepares for Okinawa Invasion Onward
A naval radio column from a troop transport the night before Okinawa details nerves and resolve among Marines and sailors. It notes Rep William Gallagher gaining House respect, industry profits for major firms, and a veteran journalist voice among the crew. The mood mixes fear, humor, and readiness as plans for the assault unfold.
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Okinawa
NAVY
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programs
A dense listing of WAGE WAGP and AP News time slots features Fulton Lewis Jr and Geo, Paxtons Oreb, Arthur Hale, Hank Singiser, Curt Massey, and gatha Christie's Poirot among MBS programs. Also shown are The Thing, Adventures in Real Life, Oboler plays, Don Reid's Orchestra, News at 1 and 6, Wake Up and Live, Eddie South Trio, Mustard and Gravy, Bible Headers Club, Shady Valley Folk, Rhythm Rounday, Morton Downey features, and Time 130 Goodyear Bind Review with various orchestras and mystery programs.
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Fulton Lewis, Jr
MBS
Ih -Geo
Paxtons
Arthur Hale
Hon Perry
Arch
Hank Singiser
Curt Massey
Gatha Christie
Treasure Hor
Sony
Arch Oboler
Swing
Radio Navareel
Don Reid
Orch
Teu
Mierney
Nilens Wagp
AP Newa
Eddie South
Mustard and
AP Newa Leo Diamond
Harmoneery
Devotional Trade Winds Tavern
AP Newe
Aerl Havezza
AP News
Aml
Ashdane Porterfield
Rene’ Savard
Morton Downey
Army
Therone Pelunn'a
Germans retreat in Holland and North Sea ports
Allied forces push north along the Ems toward Omden as Germans withdraw from Holland. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are expected to be key resistance points while lifting the flood and supplying relief to Dutch civilians. The campaign aims to end V bombs and ease the siege on London.
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Amsecnict Pram Wastzalr
Germany
Eis Vers
Holland
Reich
Emden
Bremen
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
North Sea
Ema
Omden
Lorient
St. Nazaire
Normandy
Deventer
Boche
The
Hague
London
British
England
Letter from Army wife on mercy for Germany
A Dothan Alabama reader writes to The Eagle on April 1 1945 expressing concern about postwar treatment of Germany. She recalls American ideals of kindness and sympathy and questions mercy versus punishment for the defeated nation.
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the Eagle
Germany
Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy Theatre and Music Lineup
A dense listing outlines Thursday radio programming including Como’s Supper Club, Jack Kirkwood’s Radio Show, World War reports, Raymond Gram Swing commentary, Bob Byrne and Comedy, Dinla’s It Murder skit, Dinla safety draw, The Frank Morgan Show, Lum and Abner, Dinah Shore Variety, Bing Crosby Music Hall, Joan Davie Variety, Bob Byrne repeat, Spotlights Randa, Five Minutes New Period, News for 18 minutes, The Music Shop repeat, and The West News Danes.
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Como
Nbce-Bare
Jack Kirkwood
Chx
Bla
Nbs
Johnnie Johnston
Monica Lawie
Che Raymond Gram
Bob Byrne
Nbe-Beale
Dhs
Dinla
Mr. Kaen
Basic
Baltenborn
Chester Bowles
OPA
Frank Morgan
Suapense
Earl Godwin
Lum
Abner
Death Valley
Cbe-Basle
Dizle
Cbs Dizle
America Town Meating Forum
Cbs
Nbe
Bowen and Gould
Joan Davie
Carlles Archer
Cbe
Randa
Orch
West News
Variety
We Feel The We Mot Pelsar Pealee That This Is Ar Toy
The anonymous wartime reflection recalls brutal Japanese and German war crimes. It laments cruelties, mourns child victims, and questions mercy for aggressors. It urges justice rather than passive mercy, urging America to prevail.
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John Trem
Chas
Huser
Baign
Fes
Unites States
Germany
Sun Gren
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