Let There Be Light and Newsprint Ads 1945
A chaotic OCR fragment contains subscription rates for various papers, names a few carriers and cities, and quotes historic figures. It also includes a Bible verse and a Tacitus adage, with stray notes about publication rights and a brief mention of murder of journalism legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tikersine
Pates
Nadissal
Sivas Chicaxo
New York
Waterman
Atlantis
Philadelpia
Giema
Atlante
General Moters
Fidg
Detroit
Evers
All Are to Blame for Germany’s Collapse and War
The piece argues surrendering Nazi commanders are fleeing responsibility by claiming loyalty to Hitler. It contends their oath was to the Fuehrer, not duty to a state, and condemns them for war crimes and future risk. The author warns that without punishment, another Hitler could arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Fuehrrer
A New Approach to Pay for Members of Congress
The House Appropriations Committee backs a $2,500 annual incidental expense allowance for each House member. The report omits senators, but likely similar action will follow in the Senate.
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Congress
House Appropriation Committee
House
Senate
Congressional pay raises sparks public call for straight talk
The piece argues for a clear tax funded pay increase for Congress with dedicated expense allowances. It notes soaring costs and urges frank public acceptance of higher salaries, contrasting with past public opinion fears. The column also discusses General Franco shifting stance, interning Laval and other French collaborators to appease Allies.
Fate of World and Roosevelt in late night talks
A fragmented reminiscence on Churchill and Roosevelt through late night conversations with Hopkins. It notes plans for a March or June campaign asset, the strain on Anglo American policy, and how personal ties among Hopkins, King, Somervell, Baruch, Donovan, and Byrnes shaped wartime decisions.
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Fredere
Balece
Churchill
Wren
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
F.O.R
Roosevelt
Erris
Fiorello Laguardia
New York
Hanne- Kan
Bill
O'Dwyer
Brooklyn
Nemcratic
O'Driver
Ernest King
Naval Operations
Frank Knox
White House
Knox
Navy
Forrestal
King
Theo Nage
B R
Sompervell
Truman Committee
Thas
Army
Somervell
Truman
Marshall
Berwany Baruch
War Production Board
Civilian Croip
Somervett
Baruch
WPB
Bernie
Byrnes
Chicago
Cwi
Bill Noman
Office of Strategic Services
Harry Vopking
Anmouth Karey
FDR
Harry
Yopirs
Theklamar
Nate
Victory mood in the 49th Fighter Group over Pacific sea lanes
Lee Miller recalls a tranquil briefing along the China coast as P-38s P-51s and B-25s sweep the Pacific. Maj George Lavin joins a briefing flight while the unit, now veteran, has destroyed 677 Japanese aircraft and edges toward a poised victory over a still dangerous foe.
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China
George Lavin
San Antonio
Tex
Bataan
Java
Australia
Guinea
Veterans groups urged unity over Alabama legislation
A letter to the editor accuses Roy Johnson Tax Assessor of Jefferson County of using press attention to attack The American Legion. The writer argues Legion leaders have shaped veterans laws while alleging rival groups lack legislative support. He calls for unity, equitable representation, and conviction to aid returning heroes.
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the Eagle
Voice OF the People
Roy Johnson
Jeferson County
Roy
American Legion
Alabama
Veterans of
America
Radio Programs on WAGF Evening Schedule
A fragmented listing details WAGF radio programs for tonight and Saturday morning hours. Entries include Fulton Lewis and World Security Confers on MBS, plus music by Jack Teagarden and George Sternay, ending with Hooley Hall segments and AP News summaries.
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WAGF
Fulton Lewis
Sinfonletia
Curt Maney
Treasury
Dave
Art
AP Nowa
AP News
South Amerea
Hooley Hall
War Today: Nazi Remnants and Copenhagen Newsstands
The piece analyzes ongoing Nazi remnants in Bavaria and Czechoslovakia after a likely pending surrender. It notes Doenitz and Werner Best operating from a neighboring territory, and remarks on press demand in New York as the war news decays in significance while victory arrives. It mentions Copenhagen and the persistent impact of Allied actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM. Rosests
Dewitt MacKersie
Germany
Austis
Neris Pever
Bavaria
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Ruhr
East Prussia
Admiral Doenitz
Wermer Best
Copenhagen
Karl Doenitz
der Fuehrer
New York
Newsdealer
Three Wiregrass Soldiers Wounded in European Theatre
War Department lists including three Wiregrass men among Army wounded in Europe. Sergeant Leroy Hartzog, son of George W. Hartzog of Slocomb route two, and Private Ralph Keams, son of Mrs. Lazephane Keams, are named in the release.
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War Department
Leroy Hartzog
George W. Hartzog
Slocomb
Raph RB. Keams
Lazephane
Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Weekend Concerts and News
A dense listing shows Buddy Cole, Alis Jan Savitt and several orchestras scheduled across hours from 1:00 to 10:30 with various programs including AP News, sports, and theater features. Names like Arthur Hale, Spike Jones, and Raymond Gram Swing appear among music, drama, and news segments across Friday and Saturday nights.
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Buddy Cole
Alis
Jan Savitt
Geo
Nrnes Oett
AP News
Wiregrass
MRBS
Spurgeon Howell
Spike Jones
City Slickers
Montequina
The
WAGF
Britain
Arthur Hale
Frank Singher
Theatre OF the Air
Shady Valley
Como
Nbs
Wer
Jack Kirkwood
Tbs
Die Basie Valey Music Orchestra
H. V. Kultenborn
Nbe
Paul Lavelle
Henry Aldrich
Cbs
Raymond Paige
Dramstie
Thosy Wohsteir
Cbe Snatlicht Banda
Fest Orches
MMoore-Daranbe_ Camedo
Chn
Sammy Kaye
Bill Stern
Cbs Oe
Ireland
Stawe
FBI
Boston
Bia
Bain
Gage
Cbe
Judy Canova
al Russell
al Pearce
Wa Cang
Opry
Immy ‘Agy
Newn
Ariety
Blu
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Ikby Oy
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Auber
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Pieridae
Ueday
Aisha Genegin
Florida
Mail Daily
Xetor Boule Sim
Telefrones
Ger
Fuehrer
Washington
Europe
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Adolf Hiller
Benito Mussolini
United States
Madrid
Pierre Laval
Marcel Dent
Vichy
Abel Barnard
Stooges
Laval
Spa
Deew Pearson
BRS
Lee Miller
Luzon
Greater East Asia
Guadalcanal
Tarawa
New Guinea
Pearl Harbor
Coral Sea
Miday Ard
Bismarck Sea
Leyte
Manila
Iwo Jima
Ryukyus
Pacific
Kokoda
Port Moresby
MacArthur
Combers
Bng
Prave
Bell Syndicate, Inc
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Patong
E. T. Moody
Fastrel
Tos Frogeest
Reckache
Easting
Hot Foot
Deserre Mlal
Laverda
Rob
Baig Woney-Heck Gueras
Daug
Henry G. Gylly
Berkeley
Gra
Howston Marble
Hansel Kireun
Mills Tou
Houston
Las Granger
Met Path
Sapms
Wigat Pheer
Poeelltzy Optometrist
Ay Ufoaterst
Bothan Ale
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