Let There Be Light on War Atrocities and Treasures
A 1915 newspaper page discusses Allied Axis actions, detailing Japanese and German war crimes in Manila and Europe. It cites General MacArthur and Brigadier General Romulo presenting testimony on atrocities, including murders of babies and torture, calling for swift military justice. It also tangentially notes a buried gold cache found by the Third Army and political budget disputes in the Alabama legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Carlos P. Romulo
Philippines
Manila
Japan
War Department
Department
Crimea
Romulo
Roth
Germany
Alabama
Navy postwar fleet plan outlined by Appropriations Committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved a Navy supply bill of 24.88 billion, with 20 million set aside to prepare facilities for berthing inactive ships after the war. Admiral Horne outlined postwar retention of 1,191 combat ships and 4,639 auxiliaries, split between active and inactive status, and disposal of older ships to keep a ready fleet without rebuilding from scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
F. J. Horne
Krent Sever Ocean
Satter
Gowig
Truman's reluctant path to the vice presidency unfolds
The article profiles Harry S Truman, detailing his reluctant rise from Missouri businessman to Democratic deputy leader. It recalls his unexpected call to join Roosevelt, his initial resistance, and the pivotal moments that placed him on the 1944 ticket amid wartime strain. Truman's early political rise and commitment to investigating wartime issues frame the unfolding presidency?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearces
Harry Trema
Truman
Washington
Harry
Ke Setxtor
Miseyori
Marty
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
White House
Rayburn
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Reyburn
Senate
Steve
Trumen
Blackstone
Hopkins
Kansas City
Harry Hopkins
President
Mar-garet
Morrison
State Street
Missouri
United States
Harry Tren
True May
Ferguson
Michigan
Congress
Yat Truman
Okinawa War Dispatch From Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle recalls a tranquil hillside overlooking a river and a ruined village on Okinawa. He notes Truman’s confrontations with military waste and the wartime pressures shaping leadership. The piece blends vivid scenery with reflections on the war, snakes, roads, and local tents of life amid conflict.
Radio Programs Schedule on WAGF and AP News Highlights
A dense listing of radio programs across WAGF and AP News with times and performers. Shows include Curt Massey, Ellis Sing, Allen Kane, Lizme On The Newe, Benny Strom, and the U S Navy Band among others. A wide range of musical acts, talks, devotionals, news updates, and special segments fill the day with orchestras, choirs, and variety programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagf Tonight
Eiod
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Linten
Radio Newsreal
Ron Perry
Orch
Lizme
Curt Massey
Nita Ellis Singg
Sunny Deahem
Allen Kane
Benny Strom
AP News
Thomas Peluso
Arrely
News
Mynery
Oliver
War Today by Dewitt War Analyst
A Dewitt War Analyst notes the Allied advance toward Berlin remains rapid though slowed by extended supply lines and depots disrupted by the Rhine. He foresees hard fighting ahead, possible German withdrawals, and warns no V E Day announcement until major enemy pockets on the western front are cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Rhine
Berlin
Reich
Pate
United States
Britain
Cologne
Intal
Qde
Ike
Hitleritea
Hitler
Prussia
Oder
Bavarian Alps
Western Front
War era radio schedule and cast list summary
Radio network listings show Johnnie Johnston Monica Lewis and Reymond Gram Swing segments at 15 minutes, Ellery Queen Lone Ranger and West drama at 40, Henry Youngman and Hersholt counter spy drama at 1:30, Eddie Cantor Sinatra midweek war feature, Kay Kyser music hour, Paul Shubert war comment, Milton Herle comedy, and The Music Shop news. multiple hosts and programs listed with varied times and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wer
Nbe
Johnnie Johnston
Monica Lewis
Dbs Reymond Gram
Ellery Queen
Che
Kaltentorn
Mr. and
Mrs. North
Jack Garson
Cha Ted Malone
Blo
T.K
Eba
Orchas
Kay Kyser
Quim
Nba
Cone
Eba Niles
Prindle
Paul Shubert
Milton Herle
Bia
Letters To Edliter Introduce End Pess in State Legislature Wee
A fragmented note discusses probate and county government funding with figures and names like Douglas Brown and John T. Malvern. It references a governor, a tax collector, and the need to place officials, suggesting election or official actions in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genery Elerk
Douglas Brown
Tap & Nan
John T. Malvern
Alshey
Coast Guard veteran tied to tanker service
Mrs J Foster of Verne aboard a coast tanker carrying to island outposts in the landing era unit in the European theater. The veteran served in the coast guard since September 16 and previously worked as a shipwelder for Jones Construction Co. He has a brother Je who is a private in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Foster
Vernen
Ing
France
the & Guard
Jones Construction Co
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Kec
William Blovee Hall
Sulian Gall
Borace Hall
Polat
Corrie
Weiss
Mater Rowe
Mell Dally
Mater Beste
Alan
Kelly
Shite CO
Chicago Evening Port
Chicage Genghar
New York
Waterman Ride
Bowen
Allaotip
Philadelphia
Gia Bidg
General Motore Big
Detroit
Got Gerner
Thamas Jefferson
Philumon
Dryden
Pacific
Europe
Palma
de Senter
Wareengton
Deew Pearl
Chicago
Calvin Coolidge
Ross Pendergast
Jim Reed
Ernie Pyle
Okinawa
NAVY
Army
Gen
B. B. Somervell
Arctic
Jesse Jones
Aluminum Corporation
Shipshaw
Canada
War Production Board
Wright Company
Cincinnati
Patterson
Bi Syndicate, Inc
America
Georgia
Calfornia
Okinmawa
Tyo
Okinaien
Uder
John Lardner
St. Patrick
SOPR
Sirvien
Galbraith
Teera
Jack Kirkwood
Dewitt
Dothan Roofing & Heating CO
ET. Moody Plumbing
Dothan
Edliter
Wits Coast Guard
Houston
Hansel Kirslan
Mills
Houston County
Ulas Granger
Mgr
Foo
Stephen Service Phunbing
GH Poitevin Hospital
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