Dogs Make Headlines in 1945 From Blaze to Fala
The year’s top canine stories include Blaze the mastiff favored by Elliott Roosevelt, his clash with Fala, and a series of dog related tragedies and oddities. Also notes on war dogs, their burials, training plans, and famed mascots like Wags and Lugie.
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Blaze
Roosevelt
Elliott
Fala
Scottie
Washington, D. C
Pat
D. A
American Legion
New York
War Department
Wags
Frederick C. Sherman
Lugie
Daisy
Los Angeles
Girls Help To Operate Fire Lookout Posts
In Eugene Oregon 18 year old Mary Bea Hall a University of Oregon sophomore mans lonely Laurel mountain fire lookouts. She has spotted and reported all fires within 256 square miles of visible Douglas fir in the Cascades serving two summers and trained since high school. She uses a range finder to relay location details by two way radio to the dispatcher at Eugene about smoke sightings.
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Eugene
Ore
INS
Lonely Mountain
Forest Service
Mary Bea Hall
University of Oregon
Oregon
Laurel Mountain
Cascades Range
Mary Bea
Last Gap In Sea Wall To Be Closed Thursday
British authorities said the last of four gaps torn into Walcheren’s sea wall during World War II will be closed at a ceremony next Thursday. RAF fliers blasted dikes in 1944 to rout German occupants on the flooded Dutch island.
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Brussels
RAF
Walcheren
Calotabs Promoted for Constipation and Cold Relief
An advertisement advises Calotabs to treat constipation during a cold, claiming it clears virus laden mucus and wastes to aid recovery. It promotes Calotabs as a dependable intestinal eliminant and urges purchase from a druggist with labeled directions.
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Nature
Steel Strike To Disrupt Thousands Across Industries
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a 750000 steel worker walkout threatens widespread job losses. Auto, rail, container, and construction sectors face parts shortages and halted projects as mills shed output. Union leader David J. McDonald cautions no strike benefits while workers seek aid from unemployment programs and welfare services.
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Pittsburgh
Steelworkers Executive Board
David J. McDonald
Niee
McDonald
Father and son pace in reading race in Chicago
In Chicago Cedric Paul Harris a five year old reads encyclopedias while his father Albert burns the candle at both ends to keep pace. Cedric taught himself to read his eight year old brother's books before four and became a rebel. He refused kindergarten preferring self study and arithmetic. The Bible is printed in more than 1 068 languages.
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Chicago
Tll
Cedric Paul Harris
Albert
Cedric
One Peso Coins Disappear From Mexican Market
Mexico City reports the disappearance of silver one peso coins from circulation after a U S price rise in silver. Banks halt silver payments and a government spokesman notes no law blocks the trade but new coinage would remain impractical due to silver content.
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Mexico City
INS
Mexico
United States
U. S
Toston
Returned Soldiers Face Food Preference Insight
MOSCOW Idaho Jan 22 INS The home front learns soldiers are healthier ster and in better condition from army rations Mildred Haberly nutritionist says she has data proving the point though housewives may resist the issue
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Moscow
Idaho
INS
Mildred Haberly
University Extension Service
Peanut stocks linger as demand blocks oil channel flow
In Raleigh on January 22, state agriculture official John Winfield said heavy demand for edible stock peanuts is hindering movement into oil channels. Adverse weather since Thanksgiving kept NC picking at a minimum, with five to ten percent of the crop remaining in the fields.
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Raleigh
John Winfield
State Agriculture Department
North Carolina
Gulf Coast ruse nets Filipino trio in narcotics swindle
Police trace a Mobile case involving Fernando Saldevar and two fellow Filipino men who plotted to sell a small can of narcotics in a hotel room. A Chinese visitor bought one can for 200 dollars as the trio prepared to cash war bonds, ending with a 3000 dollar haul and a remaining satchel of cans marked by misaligned wrappers.
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Fernando Saldevar
Gulf Coast
Saldevar
Tangerines Highlight Vitamin A And C Benefits
Washington dispatch notes that tangerines provide important vitamin A and vitamin C. The item emphasizes citrus fruit nutrition and urges readers to recognize the health value of tangerines.
Radio Schedule Details Corrections and Late Network Adjustments
A late correction update outlines changes to a radio program timetable for Tuesday January 22 EST. The schedule lists multiple segments, including news reports, serials, dramas, and musical performances across CBS and ABC networks with varied times and repeats.
Inner Aid claims to cure digestive ills with herbs
A customer testimonial touts Inner Aid as a cure for gas bloating and constipation after taking twelve herbs. The ad portrays prior misery and renewed health, stating digestion improves, bowels normalize, and life improves, with sales at drug stores in High Point.
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High Point
British film magnate Rank seeks world market dominance
British industry leader Joseph Arthur Rank builds a mass production network with Eagle-Lion Films to export British films globally. He controls theatres in Britain and holdings in Sweden, South Africa, Canada, and the United States, plus major British studios and contracts with stars like Ann Todd. His drive aims to boost exports, industry wealth, and national impact, while the government monitors expansion.
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Fred Doerflinger
International News Service 1
London
INS
Palace
Joseph Arthur Rank
Eagle-Lion Films, Inc
Rank
Hull
Hollywood
Britain
Sweden
Gaumont-British
Associated British Pictures
British and Dominion Film Corporation
Ann Todd
Universal Studios
Board of Trade
Film Monopoly Committee
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Ladly
Buttons
Hiead
Franny
F.D.R
Ginger
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Arizona
Niagara River
Monty Catherwood
Toby
West Broad Street
Gene
Hits Construction
Ande
Oes M. McCullough
Mane
Pennsylvania
State Capitol
Unemployment Compensation Bureau
Harrisburg
McCullough
Son
England
Joseph Govro
Festus
Selly Oak Hospital
Birmingham
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Pensacola
Fla
Deep South
Washington
Farrell
Abe Sparrow
The
Cbs
Tennessee Jed
Abec-East Na Harrigan
Abe Om
Mbs-Basic
Ming
Abc
Quincy One
News Periog
Dhs
Walter Kiernan
Abec-East
Terry
Abec- West
Howe
Mbs-West
Tropics
Abe Patt
Clayton
Dick Tracy
Abc-Weet
Mbs- West
Jack Arviatron Peat
Abc-Weat
Mabe
Weet
Lowell Thomas
Abe
Tennessee
Tom Mix
Abe-Basic
Dbs News
Guouabee
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Jacoth
Cps-Basic
Raymond Ng
Abe Daneias
Ornet
Ystery
Abe Arthur Hale
Mbs East
Kaltenborn
Sports
Brandt
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Abec
Cba Lum
Mike
Mbs Oe
Davis
Dresentionens
Alan You
Amos and Andy
Guy Lombardo
Gabriel Hyatter
Mbs
Libber McGee
Molly Timeenbe
Dbs
Abbe
American Forum
Abe Ob Lopes
Apbe
Ae Crosby
Ebs
Josef Stopak
Red Skelton
Abe Congress
Dani Upper Clance Bet Newel Wines
Otten
MR. Fogey
Gran
Junior
Grampaw
Hugo
British Film Head
St. Joseph
Miguel
Victory
Europe
Philippines
Far East
Victory Clothing Collection
Henry J. Kaiser National Chairman
Advertising Council
Belk -Stevens CO
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