Plans for Direct Pacific Offensive Circulated in Anchorage
A draft strategy for a direct assault against Japan was outlined in a shabby Anchorage hotel room. Senators and local figures gathered after a tour, with Senator M. C. Wallgren joining a discussion on Unmak Island, forming a link between U S lawmakers and the island group.
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Aleutians
Pacific
Anchorage
Alaska
M. C. Wallgren
Washington
Unmak Island
Alaska Senator’s plan that led to Kiska raid
In a redeployed wartime narrative, Senator Wallgren meets veterans in Anchorage who argued for a quick strike against Japan. They claimed Japanese strength was overstated and proposed a winter operation to seize Attu and Kiska, with air support and long-range bomber action. Wallgren relayed their briefing to Henry Wallace and General Arnold, aiding a White House plan later cited as the Kiska expedition.
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Attu
Kiska
Ifty
Kuriles
Wallgren
Henry A. Wallace
V. P
Roosevelt
Henry H. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Forces
White House
Bars Anchorage
Winning the War by Albert Leman
An examination of compulsory civilian labor in wartime, arguing against forced assignments to distant plants and the social costs. It critiques a national service act, notes that controlled referrals could ease bottlenecks, and warns of indignation over serf-like civilian mobilization and housing burdens for migrants and independents.
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Baruch
Pacific Coast
Buffalo
War Department
Georgia
California
Massachusetts
Army
Radio Schedule Highlights War Time Programs and Guest Stars
Eastern War Time schedule lists 2 hours for MWT and changes due to late network corrections. Nightly lineup includes Just Plain Bill, The Jack Armstrong Serial, The Sea Hound, Are You a Genius, Kiddies Series, Archie Andrews, You Shall Have Music, World War via Broadcast, Fred Waring's Time, The Falcon, I Love a Mystery, The Lone Ranger, Mr. Keen, Take a Card, Five Minute News, A Date With Judy, Mr. District Attorney, Dancing Music, and Great Moments in Music. Multiple network notes credit CBS NBC and blue network, with War Commentary and sports updates throughout the evening.
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Jack Armstrong
Cbe
Chick Carter
Farrel
Archie Andrews
Cbs
Quincy Howe
Tim Healy
Dick Thomas
Chicago
Bill Sern
Lowell Thomason
Fred Waring
Nbe
Basiec
Falcon
Blu
Dramatico
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Sammy Kaye
Red Barber
Sam Baker
Blu Leo Cherne
Blu Jean Hersholt
Christian
Judy
Lionel Barrymore
Gabriel Heatter
Jack Carson
Wings
Harry Wismer
Kay Kyser
Nbc
Raymond Gram
John B. Hughes
Lulu
Bilu Sunny Skylar
Morton Gould
Dbs National Radio Forum
Paul Schubert
Famine Fumes in India Prompt U S Wariness and Prodded Markets
Confidential dispatches from India to New York exporters warn of widespread famine across districts. Government delays in imposing control to avoid a universal servitude statute, while Bangladeshi and Moslem authorities stall. Sixty million tenant farmers hold back crops, awaiting higher prices as harvests vary.
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India
New York
United States
Bengal
New Delhi
Ration Stamp Validity Through October Across Regions
Ration roundup lists expiration dates for food and fuel stamps. Meats and butter Book 2 red stamps X Y Z good through Oct 2. Book 3 brown stamps A B valid through Oct 2, brown C valid Sept 26 to Oct 30. Processed foods blue stamps R S T expire Sept 20, U V W valid through Oct 20. Sugar Book 14 five pounds through Oct, 15 16 five pounds each. Shoes Book 18 valid through Oct 31. Gasoline coupons vary by region with 3 to 4 gallon values and expiration dates Sept 21 to Sept 22. regional differences shown for East No 6 A, Rocky Mountains Far West, Midwest, Southwest, and Northeastern states.
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Associated Press
East
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Southwest
Viceroy staff schemes amid grain hoarding fears
The first hint of coercion hides the grain as plans emerge to lure Hindu farmers with kerosene and cloth-commodities, while punishments target hoarders and profiteers. If expedients fail, dis orders and possible rebellion loom ahead.
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Gentle Regularity
A Kellogg's All-Bran ad extols the fiber's relief for constipation. It explains lack of cellulosic elements causes constipation and portrays All-Bran as a gentle regulating food, not a purgative, urging daily use with plenty of water and authentic Battle Creek production.
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Gamen
Kellogg's
Burl
Warren
Ark
Kellogg
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Bond Boost For War Loan Drive By Local Outlet
The B. F. Goodrich home office allocated 1000 to the High Point third war loan drive via its local outlet W. B. Hall, drive chairman announced today. This excludes investments by store employees. Royden Hayman left Belmont Park with 350 and increased to 2500 then returned home minus the bankroll plus his watch and ring after meeting five strangers who held him up at a bar.
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B. F. Goodrich Company
W. B. Hall
New York
Royden Hayman
Belmont Park Race Track
Robber Uses Snaking Threat In Chicago Hold Up
Police seek a robber in Chicago who threatened Miss Doris Duse with a wriggling snake during a hold up. The bandit announced a secret weapon and struck the victim after she screamed, while the motive and ensuing details remain unclear.
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Chicago
Doris Duse
Miss Duse
Fuel oil period coupons extend into 1944 in West
Southeast notes four gallons in the Rocky Mountains and Far West. Last year’s period 5 coupons remain valid through September 30, and new season’s period 1 coupons run through January 3, 1944. Each unit is worth 10 gallons, with many coupons covering several units.
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Rocky Mountains
Radio Schedule for Wednesday September 22, 1948
Full daytime and evening rhythm of WSJS with varied programs led by Carolina Cavaliers The Esso Reporter and The Guiding Light plus serials Mirth and Madness Sketches In Melody Portia Faces Life and Mr District Attorney among others. Featuring sports news and musical variety across the afternoon and night with The Eye Opener Luncheon Dance Music and Road of Life placeholders.
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Carolina Cavaliers
Esso
Robert McCormick
Guiding Light
Watt
Ma Perkins
Carson Robinson
Newe
W. W. Chaplin
Hotel Staller Orchestra
Portia
Piedmont Farm
Carolina Reveille
Robert St. John
Betty Brown
Isabel Shaffer
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