LET THERE BE LIGHT AND IWO JIMA VICTORY IMPACT
A wartime column reflects on Iwo Jima, noting Marines paid a heavy price yet the capture saves thousands of B 29 crewmen. It argues the strategic value of the island as an emergency stop between Marianas bases and Japan, enabling many bombers to fight on. The piece mixes scripture and quotes with praise for the Marines' sacrifice.
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Florian
Iwo Jima
United States
Marianas
Japan
Iwo
Pacific
Iwao
Vata
Medal Planned for Draft Board Members in WWII Time
President Truman signed legislation to issue the Selective Service Medal along with an Award of Merit for unpaid draft board workers. The text praises these volunteers for their sacrifice and diligent service in managing the draft, noting their crucial role in assembling the nation’s large wartime armed forces.
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Truman
Anderson Tackles Food Program as New Agriculture Secretary
Former Congressman Clinton Anderson steps into the role amid a strained food system. He vows realistic goals, pledges farm confidence through coordinated production and pricing, and warns shortages may persist despite efforts. He emphasizes treating farmers as wartime producers and cautions against magic solutions.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Dew
Ifor
Secrretary Anderson
Anderson
Tydings Criticized Over Philippine Return Debate
The Senate faced sharp exchanges after a columnist accused Senator Tydings of delaying his return from the Philippines. MacArthur supporters argue Osmena leadership risks, while Roxas rises as a preferred successor. The piece notes Osmena and Quezon fled Jap occupation, and Roosevelt’s wartime discussions with Churchill and Stalin shaped postwar views.
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Churchill
Truman
Yalta
Teheran
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchi
House
Berlin
MacArthur
Tydings
Maryland
Senate
Philippines
General MacArthur
Filmino
Osmena
Neta
Washington
Joe Tydings
Joan
Armageddon, peace fight, and the San Francisco Charter
This afternoon essay notes that the San Francisco Charter is only the start of a long peace struggle. It argues that peace hinges on constant effort, faith, and action by peoples and nations, and warns against expecting guarantees without ongoing sacrifice and cooperation. It also praises Ralph McGill and Henry Grady as editors shaping pro freedom, anti monopoly press in a democratic world.
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San Francisco
Harry Truman
Peace-on-earth
United Nations
United States
Henry Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Tennessee
Ralph McGill
McGill
Grady
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Radio Schedule Fragments From WAGF Tonight
A scanned radio listings page shows WAGF programs for tonight and Thursday with a lineup of musical shows, news segments, and youth programs. Notable items include MBS network imports, Cab Calloway orchestras, AP News updates, and local acts like Earl Roth and Chuck Foster.
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WAGF
Fulton Lewis, Jr
MBS
Kill—Joisten
Treasury Zaluta
Cab Calloway
Orch
Banda
Radio Newaree
Earl Roth
Chuck Foster
Hubert
AP News
Daretional Srdk
Trade Winds
AP Now
Timmy Dorsey
AF News
Elea Maxwall
Morton Downay
Nevy Band
Neal McCaregick
Troubadors
Shane
Food shortages loom as war blocks Japan and allies warn
War Today reports Japan faces severe food cuts with rice and fish imports insufficient. Britain and the Allied blockade strain morale, while Nippon aims to ration and seek foreign aid amid rising hunger.
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Yorsigh
Nippon
Hubbard
Germany
Hyungar
Britain
Japan
Jong
Indo-China
Great Lakes
Rise of Japans Supply Chains Amid Allied Blockade
The article outlines Japan's strained supply lines as Allied bombing disrupts surface routes and food distribution. It predicts a war of attrition with delaying tactics unlikely to stall Allied goals, noting hunger pressures could prove decisive and bomber raids threaten vital communications and age centers.
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Ares
Xian
Ugg
Hippon
Alabama road program seen as substantial postwar allotment
State Highway Director Rogers says definite figures have been announced and he feels confident Alabama will receive a substantial postwar road constriction allotment. He believes the state will be in position to take full advantage of the program.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ing
Rogers
Alabama
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