War does not pay MacArthur directive impacts Japan postwar taxes
A 1945 article discusses General MacArthur's wartime directive to Japan, detailing a capital levy up to 70 percent, postwar taxes, and the recovery of indemnities. It notes effects on Japanese firms, the Imperial household, and veterans allowances, aiming to fund Allied occupation costs while pressuring Japanese leadership.
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Douglas MacArthur
Imperial Household
Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Sugar Rationing Ends as War Scarcity Recedes
The article notes that food rationing is ended except for sugar and urges American consumers to move past wartime inconveniences. It frames relief for those who grumbled and those who accepted rationing as a past irritation, signaling a return to normal supply.
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America
Wartime rationing remembered as fair and effective
A veteran recounts rationing during the war, praising the American people for sharing scarce goods and accepting self-denial. He admits some bungling and injustices but stresses no one went hungry and substitutes were found. He says rationing was not truly burdensome compared with Europe and China.
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Europe
China
Hollywood Canteen closes its doors after feeding millions
The Hollywood Canteen, open during three war years, fed and entertained over 3,000,000 service members free of charge. Stars and unions alike contributed, while technicians and tradespeople kept the operation running. The story highlights Hollywood’s human side, kindness, and neighborliness amid the shift away from the canteen era.
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Hollywood
1Saunties
Hollywood Canteen
Washington leaders warned of war plans before Pearl Harbor
Congressional hearings reveal many high officials suspected Japan planned war. They argue that voicing such hunches then would have labeled them warmongers, highlighting the political risk of caution in early warnings.
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Washington
Calfernix Senator Pushes Wage Shares Plan in Senate
A Calfernix senator champions a plan to adjust wages yearly by collective bargaining and to share profits with workers, management, and consumers. He argues big auto and steel firms are quasi public utilities and proposes bringing open company books to the public to justify wage increases.
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Luce
Beaker
Caprese Delage Fame
Price
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Wenader
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Truman
TNEC
Congress
Administration
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Sam Gompers
In Glass Houses President Truman Faces Scrutiny
John Temple Graves reflects on public life versus private conduct as President Truman’s personal choices spark national debate. The column contrasts Mrs. Roosevelt’s public influence, labor strikes, and General Motors wage discussions with calls for moral renewal and accountability in American leadership.
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White House
Dallas
Fort Worth
Baylor University
Truman
Birmingham
New York
Glass House
Roosevelt
White Horse
Radio Programs and Network Schedule Report
Radio listings detail WAGF and network programs for Monday and Tuesday including news, music, dramas, and specials. Notable items show AP News updates, Zion of various musicals, and scheduled orchestral and comedy segments with multiple hosts and guest performers across MBS and ABC networks.
Screen Guild Players and Guest in Barn Daore-abe
Schedule lists a 30 minute program with Doe I Q and Quiz series to be announced. Includes 30 minute Doe I program, U.S. Crawe series, 10:00 News for Minutes, The Supper Club Repeat, and 10:15 Variety and News to 1 a.m. with dance and miscellaneous segments.
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Abc-Banle
Abe Fillean
Cba
Abe
Jack Smith
Rbha
Basle
Cba Raymond
Abc
Carolyn Gilbert
Tbe Mob Hawks
Ebn
Jane Ranner
Kaltenborn
Comnent
Parke
Warren
Lum
Abner
Hedda Hopper
Hollywood
Howard Barlow
Abe Joan Davis
Ebs
Jack Bailey
Abe Tikk
Voorheen
Abe Radio Theater
Memo
America
Tallin
Abe R
Screen Guild
Bob Henh
U.S. A
Crawe
Abe-Bank
Ebs & Abe
Houston County schools thank participants in Education Week
A Houston County letter to the editor praises the success of American Education Week held November 17, 1945. Solomon Baxter, superintendent, extends gratitude to all who helped, with special thanks to Dothan firms, the Dothan Eagle staff, and visiting patrons for their advertising and coverage.
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the Eagle
Houston County
Dothan Eagle
Solomon Baxter
Houston County School
Discharged Sergeant Walter Knowles Returns Home
Sergeant Walter Knowles, son of Mrs. W. S. Knowles of Newton, is discharged after 37 months in the Army at Laredo Army Air Field Separation Center. He trained at Lowry Field Colorado and Detroit and served as armorer and power turret specialist at Laredo AAF.
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W. S. Knowles
Newton
Army
Laredo
Tex
Army Air ‘Field
Alabama Power Company
Phenix City
AAF
Lowry Field
Colo
Detroit
Mich
Laredo Aaf
Britons Feel End of War Strain Still Wears On
London reporters describe tired faces and scarce basics as peace comes after war. Britons face shortages of food clothing shoes with black market activity continuing while government channels scarce resources toward foreign trade. A veteran World War II memory recalls the Fifty-First Division’s stubborn defense despite fatigue.
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London
Wwe
Pervier
MacKenzie
Jebasie Soc
Maitistie Macks
Britain
England
John Bull
Jean Purse
Stafford Cripps
Board of Trade
Sir Austerity Crpps
Johns Bull
France
Victory Bond quota drives public Investment push
The line urges readers to match the Series E Victory Bond quota by purchasing Victory Loan Bonds. It frames the bond drive as a collective triumph and encourages immediate participation to support the war effort.
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