Invasion prep shifts focus amid Allied signals and news
The era news column notes Allied strategic emphasis moving from German industry to disrupting interior rail and air fields ahead of invasion. Analysts expect rail and coastal targets to be hit heavily as invasion nears, with debate on whether industrial targets will resume beforehand.
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D Day
Hitler
Germany
Hevt
Todus
Berlin
Schweinfurth
Essen
Channel
Hornet and Enterprise Battle Japanese Air Attacks
A reconstruction of the Guadalcanal era carrier action details how US dive bombers failed to intercept Japanese planes, leading to the sinking of the Hornet and a clash with Admiral King’s criticisms. It highlights miscommunication, delayed launches from the Hornet, and the broader impact on naval procedure.
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Washington
Adeia
Kong Perens
Sreenitier
Ee Lanuy Pareed
Batte
U. S
U.S
Admiral King
Annapolis Brass
Hornet
U. S. Naval Base
Expiritu Santon Island
Guadalcanal
Enterprise
Curtias
Navy
Curtiss
Navi
Merry Gorol
Wien Bereed
Benny Teese
Ciel
Walter Wane
Hell
Americin
Walter
Jones
Woolswou
Ee Nave
Utst
Val Boyle
Don Whitehead
F'rema
Chris Cuntighim
Wheagon Tribune
Neern Newanlan
International politics and the 1944 election debate
A viewpoint on foreign powers and leaders reacting to the U S presidential race. Roosevelt is favored by Britain and Russia while Dewey's potential in office could trigger a purge of officials. The piece warns against foreign interference, critiques Communist influence, and urges allied nations to voice opinions without impacting U S domestic politics.
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New York
Roosevelt
France
Tom Dewry
Mr. Roosevelt
Churchill
Britain
Dewey
D. of J
Moscow
United States
International Communist Organization
Stalin
Montgomery Ward
Hitler
Fuehrer
Radio Programs and Sunday Musical Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of radio programs across WAGY WAGP and AP News networks for Sunday and Monday, detailing musical acts, church services, news blocks, and variety shows. Standout names include Rita’s Orch, Ted Fin, Harry James Orch, Billy Mills Orch, Perry Como, Walter Winchell, and the Windsor String. The grid notes time slots from morning to late night, with multiple news, devotional, and entertainment segments interwoven.
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AP News
S. S
Ted Fin Rita
Orch
AP Warn
Baptist Church
Sweeten
Washington
Harry James
Ranch Bays
Windsor
Billy Mill
News Bible Readers Club
America
Rolf
Anli
Tarren
NET
Zack Renny
Nbe
Penraon
Commant
J. Shiver—-cha
Mibe
Perry Como
Lone Ehow
Cha
Torathe ‘Thompson
Bandwacon Orchestra
Nhe
Quly Ride
Jon Kelly
M. C
People and Greats
Rhebaste U
Charlie McCarthy
Berean
Nher
Greenfield Village
Child'n Chain—biu
Walter Pidseon
Eha
Alexander and Meritation Board
Mba
Andy Burvll
Hbla
Keapeakes
Muale
Wrama
Neon Parlad
Eba
Bandas
Walter Winchell
Conrad Nagel
Mawazine
Deamon Mexican Symphony Orch
Remin Street
Mieiomte
Fred Allen
Che
Jimmy Fiddlar
Hi Rolteine
Girl Orch
Bohm
Dothan memories and a call to share early history
In Friday morning prose Albert Logue urges readers to recall Dothan’s formative days. He describes visiting the old Poplar Head Spring near East Main Street, imagining pioneers, Indians, and early settlers building homes and a community around the spring. He asks older residents to write or tell stories for newcomers.
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Dothan
Sullivan Supply Store
East Main St
Sullivan
J Building
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WiLilas
Theodone Ball Enut
Juliak & Halt
Horace Ball
Barry & Hall
Cartar
Memser
Spd Alee
Engia
Maceié
Ana
Tuscaloosa
Arend
Charlotte Observer
Fas
Hove
Staten Ao
Thea Dentin
Bey
Ganaelere
Ruhr
Austria
League
Aussia
Vetarina
Am_atica
Maen
Rawlins McKinney
Cay Commission
Nti
Gul Scouting
Pollir
Tyne
Tin
Capeeinlio
DFW
Pearson
James
Hurley
Peglee
Chicago
International
Dover
Del
Carsplay
Capitol Fill
Frank King
White House
Justice Department
San Antonio
Texas
Italy
Galbraith
Mom
Pop
Mrs. Jones
Yeaars
Gama
J. O. Conley
Stephens Service
Prombing
Sly
Rodan Finn
T. T. Skeen
Leventing
Andiag Bey
Moody Plumbing
Dothan, Alarara
Carpenters
Carpenter’s Local Union
A.B
ALL
TriState News
KLUB
Local
Dixie Transfer & Storage Co
Ceresan
Spann
Hammon
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