Hindsight on Japan War Plot Revealed by State Dept
The State Department released papers showing as early as 1950 Japan used propaganda to mask ambitions in Asia and the Pacific. At the 1930 Naval Disarmament Conference Japan pressed for naval ratios near parity, and ambassador William Castle reported Japan feared a U S attack based on American war plans. The records indicate long held Japanese plans for conflict with the United States, now clearer after decades.
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Japan
Pacific
State Department
Asia
London
America
Britain
Tokyo
William BR. Castle
Mansanao Hanihara
United States
U. S
China
Hitler Calls for Unconditional Surrender in War End
The text reports Hitler urging continued resistance while London and world capitals consider peace rumors. It states Allies will not accept terms short of unconditional surrender, demands punishment of Nazi leaders, and predicts gradual German capitulation with continued guerrilla resistance until final defeat.
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Hitler
London
Germany
Naz Party
Himmler
Goebbels
Bay
We learned the hard way about trusting Japan from state papers
The piece argues that past disclosures of State Department papers reveal how the United States was drawn into disarmament schemes by Japan. It asserts the need to remember, stay vigilant, and demand that future disclosures continue to illuminate what happened, warning against complacency and naive hopes for more giveaways or concessions.
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State Department
Japas
United States
Lend Lease Aid Totals 36 Billion to Allies During War
The Foreign Economic Administration reports to President Roosevelt on the fourth anniversary of the lend lease act that Ally aid reached 36.157 billion dollars by January and 1.175 billion for the month, a vast sum tied to efforts that backed Allied forces, sustained combat, and spared American lives.
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Leo T. Crowsley
Foreign Economic Administraor
Roosevelt
Lendlease
MERRY GO ROUND ON GERMAN PRISONERS AT FARM WORK
Washington reports a farm in Maryland used German prisoners from Camp Meade to work in cornfields. A first group from North Africa performed well under a U S guard, while a second batch from Rommel's Afrika Korps was insubordinate and lazy. The author questions the Provost Marshal's handling and notes ongoing German violations of the Geneva Convention.
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Washington
Jebor
Farm Bureau
Camp Meade
Maeryland
OD Gercorn
Trey
U_& solder
Serbia
Bulger
Normandy
North
Africa
Rommel
Korps
France
Alding
U. S
Maryland
Nail NowComa
Thei
Mitler
Island War Fliers Fight Boredom and Lounging Quietly
Ernie Pyle describes Marines in the Marianas facing extreme monotony between missions. Combat crews endure long patrols, climate fatigue, and island isolation, filling days with naps, chats, and makeshift activities while pursuing schooling and light recreation.
Radio Programs Tonight and Tomorrow on WAGF
Radio schedule lists numerous programs and musical acts on WAGF across evening slots from 6:00 to late night. Entries include Fallon Lewis Jr, Mutual Musicale, Bulldog Derommend Ye, Lime Up the News, Curt Mastey, We Forget, AP News, and multiple orchestras and variety acts. The long lineup reflects a full service broadcast day with news, music, and entertainment features.
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Wagf
Fallon Lewis, Jr
Mutual Musicale
Bulldog
Lime Up
MBS
Mutual Prasenta
Curt Mastey
KBS
Lest We Forget
Jon Reichman
AP News
MBS Music
Anita Ella
Geo
Barry
Orch
Radio Newareel
Starney
Chuck Foster
Radio Schedule and Weather Note Fragment
A fragmented TV radio listing shows programs from Jack Kirkwood to CBS Theatre with music, drama, guest hosts, and announcements. Beards collect moisture in freezing weather, leading to frost, bite and colds.
Allied bridgehead at Rhine holds strong position across river
War commentator notes Allied cross into bridgehead south of the Ruhr alters German defense plans. Rundstedt must decide on counterattack or withdraw troops from the Rhine north as Hodges pushes men, materiel, and supplies to expand control across about thirty square miles.
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Rporale
Hemagen
Addy
von Rundstedt
Rhine
Rundstedt
High Command
Eisenhower
Ike
Ruhr
U. S. First Army
Hodges
Heas
Ensley Player Loops Basket In State Meet
In a state high school basketball tournament game in Tuscaloosa Alabama last weekend sub Stuart Sutton of Ensley drove past mid court and found a teammate open near the basket signaling for a pass or shot as the play developed.
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Ensley
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Stuart Sutton
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