In the Siege Times: War News and Editorial Fragments
An assortment of wartime notes references Allied air offensives on Germany, Russian front actions, and Italian Mediterranean considerations. It discusses British RAF efforts, German defenses, and strategic shifts affecting the war’s course, highlighting the impact of aerial bombardment on industry and resistance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ruhr
Channel
RAF
Rusata
Stalin
al- Med Yendlange
Mediterranean
Let There Be Light and Courage Amid Fear
Excerpted religious reflection contrasts fear with bravery. It cites Deuteronomy and notes a noble soul facing danger rather than shrinking from it. The passage emphasizes steadfastness and moral courage in the face of fear.
Soviets Turn Tide in World War II Battles
Wartime essay lauds Soviet resilience against Hitler, detailing Red Army offensives from winter to summer, stalling and reversing German advances. Credits Allied aid from American and British industry, planes, tanks, guns, and food, noting immense material support enabled Soviet resistance and counteroffensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Hitler
Orel
Belgorod
Kharkov
Ruasit
British Industria
Russia
The New Willkie and Southern Shift in 1946
Southerners once loyal to Willkie in 1940 grow disillusioned by his postwar stance. His world tour and public remarks shaped a more radical view on race, drawing praise from The Pittsburgh Courier and alienating Southern voters who favored the New Deal. The piece notes defections from Willkie’s Southern support as he shifts away from the Solid South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkin
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Willkiete
Walter White
Roosevelt
Shaneleas
The
Pittsburgh Courier
Indiana
Willkie
Glider program rift spills into Army Navy clash
In a long standing dispute described by Drew Pearson, the Army and Navy clashed over glider development dating before Pearl Harbor. The Navy preferred a superior glider, but denied Army permission to manufacture it. Dent’s push faced brass resistance and wartime factory strain.
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Army
Piape
Navy
Washington
St Louis
Army Navy
U.S
Pearl Harbor
Crete
Col
Fred R. Dent
Air Corps
Billy Mitchell
U. & Air Corps
Brasshats
Col. Dent
Joseph M. Swing
Bicily
Sicily
Den
Planta
Wright Field
Steinway
Dent
Pratt and Heed Co
Deen River
Conn
Gibson Refrigerator Co
Greenville
Mich
Ford
Tron Mountain
Center
Ridgeheld
N. J
Mennunpons
Northwest Airlimes
Dick duPont
duPont
All-American Aviation
Europe
Amed Aviation
Baltimore
Winston
Stem
N.C
Busted
Avro
Offieta Reporta C
Partic Talis
Guadsleanal
Ue Navy
Aviatinn
Almoat
Fair Enough Communism On The High Seas
In New York a columnist sketches a controversial story about Marines disputing cargo handling on a merchant vessel in the Pacific. The piece touches on Communist union influence, Knox’s response, and Navy discipline amid wartime secrecy and unrest at sea. It cites a voyage of the S. S. Nameless, crew mutinous behavior, and suppression of details by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Seas
Westbecore Pegler
New York
Nrewspaper
Pacific
Frank Knox
U. S
Australia
Navy
Coast Guard
Army
Knox
Com Munist Unioneers
S. 5
Africa
Navy Run
Seventeen Apply For Old-Age Assistance In July
Seventeen new applications for old age assistance were received by the Houston County Department of Public Welfare in July, bringing total approvals to 574. Twenty two blind persons and twenty six handicapped receive checks. Boarding home care aided five children and 334 others. Sixty nine checks totaled 4073 dollars. Fourteen cases closed due to family employment or armed services allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Department of Public Welfare
Mra. Co
Colling
Mra Colling
Armed Services
War readers debate barbarian label for Japanese
A reader condemns using barbarian and savage terms for Japanese and argues most are not, citing atrocities by Nipponese soldiers in New Guinea and Hong Kong. The piece urges recognizing wartime brutalities, aiding future demilitarization, and bringing leaders like Tojo and Hitler to justice to deter renewed aggression.
Wallace says he will not assume control over price and food
Vice President Wallace dismissed reports he may head a new price and food production scheme to supersede OPA and WFA. He said he has given no advice to OPA or War Food Administrator Marvin Jones and has no intention to do so. The article notes Andy Cohen, ex-Glentage and baseball figure, now serves as a U.S. sergeant in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
St. Louis
Navy
Truman
St Louis
America
New York
Thomas Wallace
Tom Dewey
New York City
Dewey
New York State
Coast Guard
Spencer
Jack January
Manuel April
First Clase
U.S Coast Guard
Wan Coast
Norman Lodge
Associated Press
United States
New Georgia Island
Pacific
Nicholas T. Kliebert
Japan
Hongkong
Nanking
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Emperor Birdhito
Hirchite
Tojo
Hitler
Mussolini
Wallace
Roosevelt
Surge
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Office of Price Administration
OPA
War Food Administration
WFA
Marvin Jones
War Food Administrator
Farm Transport Committee Meeting Postponed Briefly
Tomorrow afternoon Wooten will meet with new city officials and War Rationing Board representatives at the transport committee session. Officials from the tax committee will also attend to discuss related measures during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Transport Committee
Houston County Farm Lambon Committee
Chamba A Merce
Arthur Johnen
J. J. Wooten
Office of Defense Tr Fion
Wooten
War Pra Rationing Board
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Wobace Watt Mager Pba
Tias Ap
Georgia
Florida
Aeslemare
Mice
Aenies
Eralighin
Iscal
Ziewanen
Kelly-Smith CO
National Tives
Caleags Evening Post
Giles Grayber
Waterman Bae
Beeston
Avantia
Avesias
Btalin
North Africa
Hahtan
Muscolin
Frente
Badogue 1
Duce
Alr Hittor
Vounna Baijile
al- Nes
Rungia
Stalingrad
South
Southern Willkfe
the Willkie
Francisis
Drew Pearson
Union
Ashort
Galbraith
John
Andy Cohen
Glenta’ Gage
Aest
Wis
Simms
Thetis
Cherna
Horece Hails & Werrer Sarre
Neew Poti
Abe
Fark
Dine & Dar
Klub KoKoll Dethan
Paname Oly Be
H. J. Tipp
Pte
Sivea
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