Babson predicts rapid collapse of Germany and Japan
The article surveys Babson's wartime forecast as optimistic on a German collapse before spring and Japan within a year after Germany fires up. It notes Russia's potential Pacific role post April 1945 and Stalin's possible influence on terms, while cautioning that war outcomes are uncertain and human factors vast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
Babson
Russia
Pacific
United States
Stalin
Bate
Mr. Babson
Christmas Carols Echo Across the Heavens and Bells
A festive verse laments the world’s longing for peace and goodwill as carols ring out. The text invokes Luke’s angels praising God and echoes Longfellow’s refrain of peace on earth goodwill to men.
LYNCHING RECORD AND 1945 FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS
The article notes 1944 lynching incidents were two, a drop from prior years, and ponders reasons including war nerves and democracy spirit. It also previews Reger W. Babson’s 1945 forecast, praising his 61 percent accuracy and stressing war-related insights as most important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Tuskegee Institute
Reger W. Babson
the Eagle
Thetha
Grenter
Gar
Peanut wool breakthrough could change Wiregrass farming
A British research team produced synthetic wool from peanut protein, termed ardel, claiming warm mothproof fabric suitable for clothing. While they warn it will be long before widespread use, the find echoes Dr. George W. Carver’s view that peanuts offer vast, underutilized potential and could diversify regional agriculture. Some local workers grumbled about pace in induction lines, while one man took no complaints in a fast moving line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Chemical Industries
Great Britain
Inside the war room notes on Eisenhower and Marshall
The column outlines critical wartime debates behind the Normandy front. General Marshall ordered the November offensive and favored clearing the Rhine before winter while acknowledging the toll on troops. It notes German restocking, bomb accuracy, Royal Tiger tanks, and failures in public messaging, plus Ike's cautions and missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Ila Calos
Acre
Washington
Clare Uy
First Army
Eisenhower
Marshall
U. S
von Runstedt
Rhine
Normandy
Siegfried Line
War Department
France
Germany
Washington Stassen Viewed As Practical Visionary Leader
Former Minnesota governor Harold E. Stassen, now a naval officer under Admiral Halsey in the Pacific, is described as a realistic, hard headed politician with vision. The piece recalls Stassen’s prewar remarks seen as prophetic and encouraging during uncertain moves toward an international peace organization. It also recounts light wartime anecdotes of a House Military Committee trip and Puerto Rico commissioner Bolivar Pagan reacting to an unexpected Bermuda stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Pacific
Admiral Halsey
Navy
Rooney
Rome
Rooney Mwas
Pope Pius
Penceff
House Military Committee
Europe
England
Newfoundland
Steep
Bolivar Pagan
Puerto Rico
Pagan
Bermuda
Stassen Warns on Peace Process in World War Aftermath
In Darmarton Oaks Stassen argues for United Nations organization to preserve peace amid renewed power politics in Belgium Italy Greece and Poland. He compares early American union efforts to today and warns against sacrificing principles for easy victory, urging unity among Allied nations.
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Darmarton Oaks
Earope
Belgium
Italy
Greece
Poland
United Nations
Stassen
Atlantic
Tom
Mr. Stassen
Committee of Correspondence
Boston
New Hampshire
Virginia
New York
Alexander Hamilton
Rhode Island
Leutenant
Washington
Lincoln
Las
Radio Programs and Schedule for December 29 1944
Friday schedule lists multiple programs and stations with titles such as Woke Up and Live Red Rover Cotton Club AP News Vagabonda Devotional and many music varieties. The listing includes dance bands, film news, serials, dramatic shows, and network notes across morning to night, plus Thursday network highlights and program blocks with names like Frank Parker Napier Field and Dinah Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Neva
Red Rover
Cotton Club
AP News
Henry King
Bible Readers Club
Tin Pan Alley
Ranon News
Ted Lewis
Trade Wind Tavern
Dave Rose
Dixie Mountaineers
Frank Parker
Goodyear Band Review
Garrett
Merrhing
Hoosier
Andre Sostalanet
Napier Field
Heart of the Symphony
Wevrsend
Lost John's Kentuckians
Fred Waring
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Nbe
Johnoie Johnston
Martin Black
Cbs
Bob Burne Quide
Mbbe
Mt Keon
Dhs
Kaltenborn
Nbowest
Chester Bowles
Bly Dance Orchestra
Frank Morgan
Tha Brokdeest
Frank Singler
Arthur Hake
Lum
Abne Reneat
Sunny Skylar
Mbs
Dinah Shove
Death Valley
Chn-Baale
Dixie
Dixie America Town Meeting Forum
Sammy Kaye
Cmbs
Che
Crosby Muse Hall
Major Howes
Gabriel Beatter
Joan
Davin
Nhe
Bob Barna
Repaat
Aother
Corllea Archer
Dremantle Serlto
Dhe
Guert Orch
Antonini
Tober
Risin
Starr Teller
Antonini—mba
Abbott and Carter
Allied Victory Outlook in World War II Analysis
The piece argues the Allied cause is broadly on track toward victory in Europe and Asia, despite Hitler’s counteroffensive. It weighs Western Europe, the Japanese front, and home-front factors, noting risks, uncertain timelines, and potential turning points including a Russian push on the Vistula and Soviet advances into Hungary and Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Europe
Orient
Westorn
China
von Rundstedt
Eisenhower
Siegfried
Rhine
War Production Board
Vistula
Poland
Reich
Hungary
Slovakia
Germany
Burma
East Indies
Tech To Toss Passes Against Tulsa Eleven
Georgia Tech prepares to pass against Tulsa in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Assistant coach Bobby Dodd says the rushing attack is weak but the passing and kicking game will carry the offense if the weather turns rainy on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Jennings
Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Dar
Bobby Dodd
Dodd
Barbed and Refuses as Tech Faces Tough Tulsa Battle
A fragmented report on a Tech football preview cites coach comments about Broyles and receivers, noting Notre Dame interest and Tulsa’s strong front. The piece highlights anticipated one on one battles and potential disruptors from the opposing defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broyles
Ether Browles
Notre Dame
Tulsa
Len
Toles
Couto
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Mpany
Germar
Warry
Longfellow
Peanut
George W. Carver
Drew Feaeson
Courtney Hormes
West Point
Brooklyn
Roy Mares Goon
House Military Affairs Committee
Paris
Marsees
John Rooney
Brooklyn Democrat
Marselles
Nice
Waian
Joseph Farshington
Farrington
Rowe
Pius XIV
Papal Palace
Vatican
Thomas L
Stokes
By Galbraith
Tech
Sanitary Dairy
Charles Murdock
Guarante Swiss Dry Cleaners
Kirkland 219
Troy
Kodak Fine
Houston
J. Whit King Portes-Farmer
Shenandoah Life Insurance Ch
Ofin
Datta
Dothan Rooting & Heating Co
Leest and Laat
C. E. Blakey
Optomet
N. Foster, ‘Dothan
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