Spain’s Franco sins against Japan and the Axis
A 1945 column surveys Spain under Franco, noting Spain’s tepid distance from Germany and Japan. It discusses Spain’s overtures to join the Allies, Franco’s protest over Japanese wartime atrocities in the Philippines, and skepticism that Spain can join the family of nations while maintaining ties to the Axis.
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Spain
Family of Nations
Germany
Japan
Pacific
Francisco Franco
Spanish Nationale
Philippines
Manila
Tokyo
Sadao Iguchi
Japanese Board of Information
Franco
Readjustment pains for returning servicemen in civilian work
In Atlanta War Manpower Commission official G Springfield discusses readjustment challenges for higher paid servicemen returning to civilian life. He cites officers and enlisted personnel who earned far more in uniform than they can in postwar jobs, with a lieutenant colonel example showing pay fall from 7200 to 2340 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
G. Springfield
War Manpower Commission
Springfield
Army Air Force
Alreddy
Houston County Red Cross War Fund Surpasses Goal
The 1945 Houston County Red Cross drive raised about $34,000, surpassing the $32,000 goal by roughly $2,000. Volunteers and contributors are praised for their faithfulness and hundreds of hours given to support troops, prisoners of war, and war relief efforts. The Eagle extends thanks for a job well done.
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Houston
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Crass
Europe
Pacific
Houston County
Eagle
Lehman presses UNRRA relief to Poland amid Moscow stand
Governor Lehman, head of UNRRA, pushed aid to Poland after wartime delays and censorship. He fought with Washington and Moscow over delivering messages, UNRRA workers, and supply ships, culminating in Russia consenting to UNRRA aid to Poland post Yalta. Bushfield accuses and lists campaign donors. Paratrooper losses and self sealing tanks sparks reforms push amid Sicilian lessons.
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Washington
British Operanone
Greece
Rus
Operanvons
Poland
Patra
Lublin
Lehman
State Department
Moscow
Soviet Foreign Office
U.S. Center
UNRRA
Stalin
Montreal
Vasili Sergeev
L. F. R. Shepherd
Yalta
Russia
Bushfield
South Dakota
Senate
DuPonts
Meljons
Pensi
Pennsylvania
GOP
W.H. Burke
Pierre
SL. D
Lammott DuPont
Trenee DuPont
Congressional Record
Bush+field
Siciy
Poo Williams
Ralph Brey
Claff
Mike Dun
War Department
Cake Brings Welcome Aboard Mr Pyle On Carrier
Ernie Pyle recalls a grand onboard cake in honor of his arrival aboard the carrier. The captain’s crew solved the space issue by placing a board, and Ray Conner, a baker, explains how the cake started a tradition and sparked light moments among crew and photographers. A follow up cake honors Lieut Edward Vanvranken, a veteran with about 200 carrier landings, who invites Pyle to visit Stockton after the war.
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Western Pacific
Mr. Pyle
Hip
Ray Conner
LeGrande
Ore
Oregon
Pendleton
Ray
Navy
Hay
Edward Vanvranken
Stockton
Calif
California
Vanvranken
Morocco
Radio Schedule Highlights: WAGF and Mutual Programs
Radio listings show WAGF and Mutual network segments including Fulton Lewis Jr, Adventures of Bulldog Drummond, Curt Massey music, news summaries, and variety programs. Multiple times span 6:00 to 11:00 with weekday topics, worship music, talk, and special features across MBS and AP News feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAGF
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mutual Musicale
Mutual
Curt Massey
Ping Crosby
AP Mewstories
Real Pata
George Barry
Jose Morend
Wu Radio
Bernie Cummings
Mutual Presents
AP News
Shaey Valley Path
MBS News
Janae
AP News Farm
Goodyear
Garrett
MBA
Staty Ditch
Mysteriae
MBS
Victory Miliary
Progrem Corrections
P News Plano
Johnson Family
Handy
Allied Armies Drive Deep Into German Front in Historic Push
Allied forces push deep into German soil east of the Rhine in a massive operation. Patton's Third Army drives a rapid armored thrust threatening Berchtesgaden and a possible final Allied squeeze on the Nazi regime. German resistance remains weak overall, with Hitler planning a fortified mountain defense.
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Armiea
Reich
Nexis
Lesd
Berlin
Kes
von Rundstedt
Hitler
Keyselring
Bea
The
Patton
Third
Bavarian Alps
Berchtesgaden
Fuehrer
U. S
Meet the Band On The Networks Monday Radio Schedule
Radio schedule lists Jack Kirkwood and War Correspondent broadcasts from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Features Hedda Hopper from Hollywood, Raymond Gram Swing news, Music of the Suns, Vox Pop, Lum and Abner, Conan program blocks, and guests including Howard Barlow, Gene Moss, and Anita Ellis with Guy Lombardo orchestra.
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Jack Kirkwood
Blu Como
Abs
Hedda Hopper
Hollywood
Raymond Gram Swing
Nbe
Bob Hawk
Cha Lan
Kaltenborn
Farka
Ted Malone
Erin
Howard Barlow
Nhe Borne and Allen
Che
Blind Date
Arlene Frencis
Voorheys
Dra
Plaise
Tobe
Dla
Screen Guild Players
Dhs
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Biu
Anita Ellis
Dr. J. Q
Serisr
Hiu
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