Shortage Hits Home The Eagle Faces Reduced Editions
The Eagle News reports a wartime paper shortage that forces reduced editions for the current quarter. Transportation limits and the War Production Board decision restrict newsprint, affecting soldiers at Na Dler Rucker and Marianne who rely on The Eagle, with readers asked to be patient and advertisers urged to understand. The paper pledges continued efforts to secure updates and maintain deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na Dler
Rucker
Marianne
Era
Let There Be Light and Mockery of the Poor
A fragmentary page reads a moral couplet debating pity for the poor and divine judgment. Quoted lines reference biblical and classical sources, highlighting harsh views on calamity and social status amid old print styles.
Enforcement urged to curb statewide gambling in Montgomery
In a letter to Governor Sparks Solicitor Temple Seibels argues state laws allow enforcement despite Revenue Department licensing of gambling devices. He notes poor legislature action and urges sheriffs and county solicitors to use available records to pursue operators, stating only a few counties face such trouble and highlighting embarrassment for Montgomery officials in enforcing the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goveernor
Montgomery County
Temple Seibels
State Revenue Department
StQbels
Sparks
Fighting Parson in the Pacific War Story
An Army chaplain who aided a 26th Air Force pilot during a late World War II mission is recalled as a fervent fighterParson. He and Lt James M. Gillogly and Lt Henry R. Grove carried a homemade bomb, blew up a Japanese headquarters, and were treated at a clinic. Back home, people expect a lecture on discipline and a pat on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
26Th Air Force
Ching
Navy
Big Buddy
James M. Gilloegly
Henry R. Grove
Mth Air Force
Tham
Germany Loses Hope as Peace Talks End in Unconditional Surrender
A wartime column notes German supporters abandon belief in a negotiated peace, stating no peace with Hitler’s Germany short of unconditional surrender. It cites German radio and Romanian press to show fading hope as invasion looms, predicting a final East Front battle and total victory for the Allies. It references historical actions in Europe and ends with stray, unrelated local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitlerian
Germany
Nazia
Berlin
Briain
Rome
Roth
Seemmon
Seema
Europe
Munich
Washington Roundup and Interdepartmental Clash Over Ward Debacle
A chaotic Washington round of clashes features Montgomery Ward tensions with Secretary of Commerce and Internal intrigues. Jones and Biddie clash over plant moves while Chaffletg Tay lor and Wayne Chaffletg engage in cabinet maneuvering. Interior aide Ickes faces scrutiny over budget and Indian Affairs reforms. Oklahoma Rep Jed Johnson presses for reforms and highlights Canton and Lager-Alma irrigation projects amid budget battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Britain
Gomery Ward
Ihab
Nelson
Boas
Beara Roebuck
Chicago
Jesse
Neleon
Bo Jones
Ickes
Montgomery Ward
Jones
Secretary of Commerce
Wayne Chaffletg Taylor
Montgomery Ward Znd
Biddie
Montgomry Ward
Lewel Avery
Johnson
Dohneon Rothough
Parsie Monsoow
Bureay
Jan Puage
Indian Bureau
Araneted
Exlaw
Office of Indian Affairs
Tohnson
Ted
Mrvight
Af Taian Johnson
Nhewar
Unis
Wala
Tokes
James
Lintre
Oklahoma
Dabnsan
Syeepal
Seertary
Tekee
War Department
Tekes
Jetingan
Aptrapria
Mt Wath
Interne Department
Johnann
Canton
Lagert-Alma
In Good Hands I Taught About The Wagner Act
The piece argues that the Wagner Act clarifies union absolution and warns that the public would be powerless to oppose similar actions by other unions, urging caution about adopting the same approach.
Fair Enough by Weetrezook Bedgler
An opinion piece questions Jimmy Petrillo's use of executive power in the AFL Musicians Union under the Wagner Act. It argues he issued an emergency executive order without due process, expanding his authority to override the constitution and governance, comparing it to dictatorship within a labor organization. It cites figures like Joe Padway and other unions to illustrate broader concerns about presidential overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appropriations Committee
Interior
Ickes
Jed Johnson
Oklahoma
Interior Department
Johnson
Sam Wilhite
Trkes
Central Indian Bureau
Attomey White
Wilhite
Congressman Johnson
Waa Bolline
New York
Congress
United States
Tam
Jimmy Petrillo
AFL Musicians’ Union
Jimmy
Joe Padway
American Federation of Labor
Union Nowho
Britain
James Dc. Petrilio
Musician's Union
Brother Padway
John J. Lewis
Joe Currant
CIO Maritime Union
Old Dan
Tobin
Teamsters
Radio Programs and Musical Lineup Snapshot
A fragmented schedule lists radio programs and bands across a daytime to evening slate. Notable items include The Pumpernickel Band, Devotional Billa MacDonald, Five Yeomen, Goodyear Band Revue, Marching to Victory, Treasury Song Parade, Napier Band Concert, and Edwin LeMar Novachord Trio with AP News updates interspersed throughout the rundown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revus
Billa MacDonald
AP News
America Sings
Lost and Found
Napier Band
Napier Field
Ametirae
News and Sports Review
Last John’s Kentuckians
Radio Schedule Fragment From A Long Gone Night
A fragmentary radio program listing shows many named broadcasts and performers across late evening hours. It mentions Fred Waring programs, Bob Burns, Dinah Shore, Abbott and Costello, Bing Crosby, and other acts, with scattered times and show blocks, reflecting a chaotic, ad hoc network lineup. Street descriptions notes narrow avenues and passing pedestrians, adding a local color to the erratic schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Waring
Nbe
Kally
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Camment
John Nesbitt
Bob Burns
Nk le Irrestibles
Coast Guard
Orch
Dizia
Arthur Fale
Kaltenborn
Fanny Brice
Frank Morgan
Arthur Hare-Renest
Eba
Abner
Fulton Ourster
Henry Aldrich
America’s Town
Daath Valley Cars
Che Basto
Dixie
Bing Crosby
Bowes
Gabele
Nick Carter
Pelean Davie
Bly
Dinah Shore
Alfredo Antoini
Abbott and Costello
Raymond Orem Swine
Bhia Henry Gladstone
Mbs
Shadoce
Dale Carnerie
Hout
Tata
Stan
Goby
Newa
Hlu
Che Danca Orch
Japanese effort to capture Imphal and Kohima in NE frontier
The Japanese push toward Imphal and Kohima aimed to seize bases that would cut Allied communications and threaten India and China. Delhi notes the operation, though not a decisive military threat, risks delaying monsoon defenses and jeopardizes supply routes to China. Stilwell advances toward Myitkyina as Japan hopes to provoke a wider Indian revolt and disrupt Allied lines from Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Burma
Imphal
Kohima
Bross
China
New Delhi
Assam
Army of Freedom
Tokyo
Subhas Chandra Bone
Nippon
Stilwell
Myitkyina
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Miltery
Remedius
Marianna
Aia
War Production Board
Eagle
Ditestaful
Dothan Eagle Elites
Uw Hall
Borace
Hansa Zestenatar
Georgia
Washington
SY Dew
Uhi
Labang
Mustromery Ward
Indio Begal
Fren Gee
Pledre
Interuy Aryl
Chishoma
SPP
Fair
Weetrezook Bedgler
Galbraith
la Guira
Venezuela
Berkeley
Houston Marble Works
Frank Jones
Dettan Drug
Boon
Rilea
J. Oo. Conley
Dothan
Long
Dixie Transfer & Storage Ca
Imple Lees Bno Fees
Hseme
Loae
Plumbing Film For Sale
Dothan, Alabam
Carpenters
Dothan, All
TriState News
Mac
KLUB
KO - KO -Mo
Ceresan
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