Admirals say British fleet now fights with U S in Pacific
Sir James F Somerville announced that Britain's greatest battleships cruisers and carriers are operating in the Pacific alongside American forces. The disclosure counters skepticism about British involvement and notes Britain’s war effort is now substantial though exact numbers were not given. War cutbacks and taxes remain under study as the Japan war continues.
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James F. Somerville
England
San Fran‘eiage
James
Great Britain
Pacific
Royal Navy
Far Pacific
Campaign Debate Opens Over Alabama Tax Amendment
The campaign for a constitutional amendment to deplete state wage tax funds heats up with Gov. Chance Sparks set to speak in Montgomery on August. Opponents promise sharp argument as both sides seek to inform voters before the October 2 special referendum. Voters want factual, unbiased discussion to decide wisely, avoiding personality clashes and distortions.
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Alasua
Cnaancey Sparks
Furcely
Montroevuile
Alabama
fire_ ton
Fragmented wartime speech hints at tax fears
The fragmentary text references a speech discussing wartime finances and the possibility of increased taxes. It mentions extending leases, income discussions, and pressure to fund ongoing war efforts against Japan, with implied concern over tax policy and public burden.
Secretary Ander stalls on rationing plans amid soap question
The Secretary of Agriculture stated he has no plans to order rationing. He sidestepped the issue by noting other budget items, including a public question about Congressional potting soap, leaving readers awaiting clearer policy.
Truman to press talks as world order redefined
Drew Pearson outlines President Truman facing tough talks with allies on spheres of influence and postwar power. The piece surveys British actions in Egypt Greece and Poland, noting pressure on leaders and the need to redefine balance for a stable peace.
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Truman
Ming George
Drew Pearson
Potedar
Washington
United States
Belear - Rusia
Rumania
Bulgarda
Poland
Charcoul
Britain
Abyssinia
Greece
Near
Egypt
Miles Lampson
Fouad
Moustafa Nahas Pasha
Revpt
Nahas
Sir Miles
Miles
Ihera
Simites
Nabras
Mites Loapeny
Churchill
Lord Kilianny
Royal
Berish
Kespto
Aftieda
Choy Ehill Ton
Siveh
Georwe I
Chupelit
Joe Davies
London
Afria
Ntimely
Tal Churchill
Potsdam
British UNRRA role in Greece sparks wartime tensions
A 1945 column alleges British UNRRA personnel in Greece, including Col L R Shepherd, were undercover intelligence officers. Receipts hint at payments to Greek rightists to provoke civil conflict, with UNRRA figures shuffled between Athens, Egypt, and Germany. The piece notes Potsdam era shifts, Polish affairs, and debates over troop withdrawals from Greece.
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Truman
Churchill
UNRRA
Greece
Col. L. SR. Shepherd
Athens
Malpho
Shepherd’s Hotel Saum
James Harakas
Reef
North
Afrca
Coloone Shepherd
Tte
Harakas
Egypt
Roy Vendrickson
Lehman
Germany
Potsdam
Uwssione
Red Army
Poland
Giaks
Pacific
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Wired for Victory: US Signal Wire Efforts in Europe
American troops in the European Campaign laid 330000 miles of signal wire in the five months after D Day. Ongoing communication work required about 90000 miles of wire monthly to maintain and repair lines, a key part of the effort credited to the sign Cops in securing the European victory.
Teaching me the way to jive and die in politics
This Afternoon by John Temple Graves surveys Wilson, Roosevelt, and Truman, arguing Wilson failed to secure the Covenant due to personal hate and Lodge opposition. It reflects on illness, Pueblo speech, and the 1919 Senate split, suggesting had Wilson lived a successor could have carried the Covenant.
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Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Truman
Senate
Democrita
Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Covenant
Lodge
Petrness
Idea
Hercules
Antaeus
Earth
White House
Pueblo
Mistike
Colorado
Missouri
Spartanburg
Radio Program Schedule and Host Names
A reading of a radio schedule lists WAGY TONIGHT with Filion Vewin Jr and MAS Assembly Of God Church Atihue and various program tags. Entries include Moonen's Osrh MBS Frank Sinise MAS Now IH Can Be Tell MAS Agmhr Chointle Peyvot MES AP News AGAK Real Blorien Prom Teal and others with times such as 10 18 10 30 10 56 and 2300 and 7 time slots across channels and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filion Vewin Jr
MAS
Assembly of God Church
Atihue
Ail Moonen
Osrh
MBS
Frank Sinise
MAS Agmhr Chointle
Peyvot
MES
AP News Agak
Real Blorien Prom Teal Bile
Arch Whaler
Orch
Mis
Cab Calloway
Greh
MBN
Forecast of British attack on Singapore analyzed
A wartime analysis suggests Japan may alert to a British amphibious strike on Singapore from the Malay Peninsula and Malacca, aided by Mountbatten's regrouping in the South East Pacific as monsoon season rages, with recapture seen as a major Allied victory.
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Tokyo
Neval Dabe
Singapore
Mixado
Methey
Eunung
Mountbaten
Potsdam
Durus Iy Wach
Indian Ocean
Malay
Alles
Malacca
Malay Peninsula
Sumatra
South China Sea
British East India Fleet
China Coast
Japan
John Bull
Radio Schedule Highlights From a Busy Evening
A dense listing shows multiple programs across networks with bands, orchestras, and news segments. Highlights include Neal B McCormick's Troubadours, The Mandoleta, Green For A Day, and The Smoothies, plus AP News Hour and World War broadcasts, ending with late-night variety and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Readers Club
Pup
MBS Hap
Flea Maxwell
Carlos Milina
AP News
Morton Downey
Preyér
MBS
Army Band
Neal
McCormick
Troubsdors
Summerine Melodies
NBS
J—Ap Nova
Swaeten
Webb Fellowship Club
World War II era World War II analysis and warnings
The text discusses Pearl Harbor and Japanese advances in Southeast Asia. It mentions December events, Singapore, the Malay Peninsula, naval bases, and potential British actions. It reflects wartime speculation on Japan's plans and threats in the region. It references aircraft, coastal guns, and various strategic depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Wei
Inend
Kong
Chasima
Emery
Singapore
Anchorage
Queen Mary
Orient
Wble
Malay Peninsula
Tokyo
Nicobar Islands
Sumatra
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