War Production Output Shines as Allied Victory Hopes Rise
The report cites figures from War Production Chief Donald Nelson showing U S shipyards turning out 65 000 ton battleships 15 aircraft carriers 30 escort carriers 31 cruisers 128 destroyers and 56 submarines plus 19 239 000 tons of merchant shipping in wartime. Aircraft plants produced 85 889 planes 123 000 lighter planes, with overall production 80 percent above 1942 levels as December output nears monthly goals, signaling sustained gains and a shift toward a long pull.
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Donald Nelson
IMI
Nelson
Moorta
Mi Nelaon
Were you part of the Fourth War Loan Drive
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy War Bonds, arguing that every penny funds actual war needs. It notes the vast daily cost of the war, breaks down spending by category, and asserts that both wealthy and ordinary Americans must do their part, promising return and interest.
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Neuna
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Allied production drives Allied victory on many fronts
The article praises Allied production in planes ships and tanks as essential to defeating Germany and aiding the Red Army. It credits American production with enabling Allied offensives and countering Luftwaffe superiority, highlighting the global effort for victory despite casualties and delays.
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Red Army
Luftwaffe
Europe
Indictment Tangles Brigg s in White House Letter Affair
A federal grand jury indicts George N Briggs aide to Ickes on forgery and fraud charges linked to a Hopkins letter controversy. The case involves Wilkie Hopk ins support claims and a disputed, branded affidavit published by Nelson Sparks. Briggs faces trial. officials anticipate further political revelations.
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Ickes
George N. Briggs
Hopkins
Briggs
Lager
Senate
New Year in Berl Surges With War Echoes and Oddities
A chaotic column recalls the early air raids on Berlin, mentions a $4,000 donation to pilots who saved a troopship, criticizes spelling errors, and mocks the idea of war toys while a toy psychologist warns about obstinate children. The piece laments tired attitudes and urges practical learning over flashy tools.
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R. A. BF
Political plots swirl over Pennsylvania Senate race
News item reports Democrats weighing to adopt Jim Davis as a Pennsyl vania Senate candidate to challenge GOP favorite James Duff while Roosevelt contemplates a potential fourth term and Davis gauges independent run options amid party shifts and cabinet ties. The piece also notes Commission limitations after a recent train wreck and rail radio history alongside Freon shortages delaying summer cooling nationwide.
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Hoover
Pew-Grundy Gop
Jim Davie
Jim
Tchel
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James McGranery
Roosevelt
Davis
Roosevalt
Keystone
Attorne
James Duff
Joe Guffey
Jim Devis
Interstate Commerce Com
Tamiamy
North Carolina
Commission
Allanie Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Union Pacific
Ken G Howard
Army Signal Corps
Howard
New York Central
Boston
Albany
Bowton
Springfield
Pittshold
Chester
Maia
Font
Rayroad
Thia
Fraon
Atfer Grehan
Xante Ametia Chemicals, Inc
du Pont
Freon uses, taxes, and a flawed Congress plan
New York writer argues Congress weaponized the income tax to hinder successful people and critics the complex rules around freon rationing and tax withholding. The piece critiques exemptions, checkoffs at the source, and the burdensome tax code, urging simpler rates and clearer administration.
Where Are The Yanks Tarawa Letter From Dothan Soldier
Editor The Eagle. IT was quite interested in the feature article Where Are The Yanks about Tarawa on the Gilbert Islands. It told of Marines activity and mentions Corp Earl Tatum, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Tatum Sr of North Foster street Dothan. A letter from Corp Tatum praises prayers that helped them survive the Tarawa assault and recalls the brutal march over coral. The pastor Olen B Wilson of Fairhope Alabama signs the letter.
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Tors
Dh Pont
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Army Foot Star
South Pacific
WPEB
WPE
Projects Division
Kinetic
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Congress
Somervell
War Department
Pentagon
the Eagle
Tarawa
Gilbert Islands
Dothan
Corp Earl Tatum
Earl Tatum
North Foster Street
Corps Tatum
Mother
Tarawa Atoll
Hell's Paradise
Coral
Olen
Wilson Fairhops
Alabama
Royal Arch Masons Meet Tonight in Convocation
Royal Arch Masons will convene at seven thirty for regular convocation. The Mark Master degree will be conferred. J. B. Talley, secretary, announces all Royal Arch Masons are urged to attend.
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Royal Arch Masons
Talley
Eden reaffirms Atlantic Charter amid Poland dispute
War analyst notes Foreign Secretary Eden's reply to a Commons question emphasizes not recognizing wartime changes in Europe without consent of affected peoples. He frames the Polish issue within the Atlantic Charter, urging Russia and Poland to settle disputes themselves while preserving Allied unity and the UN creed.
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Interam
Eden
Brilips
Europe
Conomong
Irom
Roosevelt
Church
United Nations
Messrs
Churchill
Poland
Russa
United States
Britain
Russia
Moscow
America
Friday Dance Headlines From wartime Radio Picks
A fragmented AP style listing shows musical clock reads and dance program notes including Jimmie Lunceford, Frankie Carle, Morgan Orch, and Anson Dorrance patterns. It mentions Church of Christ Ferm Hour Trad Winds and Camp Rucker organ melodies as part of a wartime entertainment schedule.
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Ore
AP News
Frankie Carle
Bun Morgan
Church of Christ
Winds Tavern
Anson
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