Differences on Pacific Crisis Leave Public in Doubt
Analysis by Mackenzie notes divergent views in Washington and Australia on the danger of a Japanese invasion of Australia. Australian reports claim 200000 Japanese poised to invade, while U S officials cite no ships moving and a shift to defensive operations. Stimson promises increased aid to MacArthur as Allies build Pacific strength, with the caveat that Europe and Asia cannot both be fully offensive now.
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Washington
Australia
Knox
Truk
New Guinea
United Nations
Stimson
MacArthur
United States
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Herr Hitler
Moroline Hair Tonic Ad Promises Lustrous, Flat-Set Hair
A vintage ad copy touts Moroline Hair Tonic as the solution for well groomed, lustrous hair with a flat lie. A large bottle is available for 25 cents and described as sold everywhere.
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and Commodities
Market notes from St Louis Stockyards show hogs firm to mostly 10 higher with late trades slow. cattle and calves steady with mixed prices across grades. sheep receipts including two doubles with unclear lamb pricing. Chicago butter and poultry steady. New York cotton futures mixed with late gains. grain and provisions see wheat holds, corn at ceilings, cash grains active. NYSE session shows light selling and a tentative rally with about 1,000,000 shares traded.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
New York
Chicago
Canada
Mediterran ean war balance and Japan focus urged
The column argues diverting striking power from Europe to hit Japan risks aiding Hitler. It stresses the Mediterranean theater, especially Tunisia, as pivotal and warns a weak hold could invite a German comeback. The writer urges quick Allied pressure to crush Nazi power while securing the Pacific, though current plans favor aggressive holding in the southwest Pacific.
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Europe
Japan
Hitler
Mediterranean
Tunisian
Southwest Pacific
Mo Ment
23 Felons Escape From Georgia Pen
Reidsville Ga April 16 twenty three prisoners including notorious convicts escaped from the state penitentiary after overpowering three guards. They cut the phone switchboard removed power to the lights and unlocked the front gate with guards’ keys. Two fugitives were captured hours later when a truck overturned while rushing to a country road. Governor Arnall offered a reward for the capture of the men dead or alive.
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Reidsville
vPi
Georgia
State
Filis Arnall
Atlanta
H. 8. DuVall
B. G. Morrison
W. E. Overstreet
Land W. M. Spivey
Dodgers Giants Clash Heads in Major Loop Briefs
AP briefs note Dodgers aim to best Giants again after Wednesday 1 0 win. Curt Davis Hammond thumb injury may limit mound return. Yankees face opener with light pitching work. Cardinals plan Mort Cooper for nine innings in city series. Browns’ Oster mueller and Seinoth scheduled to pitch. Giants prepare to resume vs Dodgers after first meeting ruined by weather.
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Associated Press Dodgers
Giants
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Curt Davis
Miay
New York
New York Yankees
Spurgeon Chandler
Yankees Boast Worst Looking Team in History
New York’s 1940s style Yankees are described as the worst looking club Joe McCarthy has ever built yet fans expect another American League pennant. The piece notes wartime upheaval affecting players, with McCarthy reshaping the lineup and unlikely regulars like Joe Gordon and Charley Keller, plus position changes for John Lindell and rookie players Stirnweiss and Johnson. It also mentions Frank Crosetti’s suspended status and a possible Redsalfe return after Yale end.
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Judson Bailey
New York
Yenkees
Joe McCharthy
Yiliks
Yankees
Als
Stuettring
Joe Gorton
Charley
King Kong) Keller
McCarthy
John Lindell
Bill Johnson
George Stirnweiss
Yankee
Frank Crosett
Landis
Redsalfe
Yale
Armstrong Seeks New York Showdown in Ring Comeback
Armstrong, 30, training at Hot Springs after an 18 month layoff, says rest strengthened him and he will be more selective in fighting. He plans a June 11 bout in New York under an open contract with Mike Jacobs, possibly against Jack, Sammy Angott, Bob Montgomery, or other rivals. He fights Severo Turrell in Washington on April 30, then rests until April 24 for mountain road work and baths. Clarence E. Postlethwaite, 77, retired VP of Pressed Steel Car, dies in New Rochelle after a Mount Union birth.
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Hot Springs
Henry Armstrong
Armstrong
Beau
New York
Jack
New York City
Mike Jacobs
Sammy An
Bob Montgomery
Severo Turrell
Washington, D. C
Clarence E. Postlethwaite
New Rochelle
N. C
Pressed Steel Car Company
Diet! Mist Hight
Mount Union
Walking Papers and War News in a Busy Page
Camp Wheeler officer misplaced in ranks on a mile hike then moved to correct unit. A 68 year old man pursues ration book No 2 with a young teacher. a widow romance tale spreads nationwide. Cannon City convicts escape quarrel ends with return to prison. Fourth Street bridge rises for a boat in San Francisco. Taylorville buys war bonds to celebrate Lt Jack Stokes missing in action, surpassing the $5,000 goal and reaching far beyond.
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Cupitol
Chicago
Taylorville
Jack Stokes
North Atantic
Stokes
Stokes’ Drug Grove
Landis Comments on Baseball Season and War Outlook
Chicago April 16. Major League Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis forecasts a possible season finish and pennant races in both leagues, while discussing war impacts. The piece notes his Chicago office, winter travel, and views on spring training plus players entering service, with mentions of Luke Sewell and Johnny Gottselig shifting to softball roles and Phil Wrigley financing a six team All American girls league.
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Charles Dunkley
Flustrickéen
Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Landis
Upper Michigan Boulevard
Lake Michigan
Ics Torutgle Landis
Creation
Bellaire
Fli
Camp Grant
Germany
Indiana
Min
Jed Williams
Mapggio
Ted Lyons
Ban Welles
Reel Ruffing
Johnny Beazley
Bhalr
Ray Weatherly
Joe DiMaggio
Yankee
Joe McCarthy
Gasttelig
Johnny Gottselig
Sports Mirror Today A Year Ago Highlights From Baseball and Racing
A year ago baseball leaders chose a winner for the 1942 all star game and faced player enlistment amid Cleveland spring plans. Three years back Bob Potter pitched a two hit opening day victory over Ohio White Box 1 0, the first two hit opener. Five years back Seabiscuit sold for 15000 and set a track record at Bay Meadows with 149 for 11 8 miles.
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Sports Mirror
Associated Press
Gine
Leins
Clevelind
Bob Potter
Cleveland
Ohio White Box
Seapiscuit
Tim
Milus
Bay Meadows
Southern Teams Get Ready for Exhibition Tilts
An article from April 16 details exhibition plans and player movements for several Southern teams. It notes Jose Montesiguda from Cuba joining the Lonokouts Nutling carps, Buck Moarsett at Little Rock previewing Bill McGhee, Myer Chozen returning from Texas league duties, and rookie Dale Alderson impressing in Nashville. It also covers Knoxville infield shuffles, a postponed Pelican-Tulane scrimmage, and the Atlanta Crackers beating Fort Denning 6-3 with Ayers and Chitwood handling pitching, plus Birmingham’s 28-9 win over the Army base squad led by Johnny Conway.
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Phil Clarke
Anita
Joseph Gagel
Tennessee
Rene Montesiguda
Cuba
Monteapuda
States
Little Rock
Buck Moarsett
Bill
Mibber) McGhee
Travelers
Memphis
McChee
Myer Chozen
Ising
Fald
Peble Mauagement
Felder
Larry Gilbert
Dale Alderson
Nashville
Nuts
Macon
Tilbert Hie
Toutity
al Memphis
Doc Prothve
Bill Kramer
Lee Gardner
Chicks
Micky O'Neill
Yunnigans
Buddy Lewis
Knoxville
Bebe Benning
Frank Piet
Walter Lange
Andy Semiinclk
Lewis
New Orleans
Pelican
Johnny Conway
Jed the Baron
Fights Last Night At Highhimal Park Six Bouts Highlighted
Nod Jae Carter from Ree and Johnyown clashed as Willie Huge beat Jim 102 at Haverhill. Von Spencer edged Jae Sofi 190 in Philadelphia. Lou Broyles stopped Bill Cushy 225 in Wilmington. Aldy Spaldi and Manuel Villa drew 10 in Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Highhimal Park
Jae Carter
Ree
Johnyown
New Wark Tn
Fall River
Mass
Willie Huge
Jim
Hwaverhill
von Spencer
Navy
AL Chihidwlphia
Jae Sofi
Philadelphia
Felpel Piel
York
Lou Broyles
Wilmington
Del
Bill Cushy
Johnstown
Colcramento
Calif
Aldy Spaldi
New York
Manuel Villa
Mesxico
Drew
Friends Hope Harmon's Safe Return After War Duty
Arbor officials report that Tom Harmon's friends, family, and University of Michigan circles hold out hope for his safe return from duty in the Latin American region. Coach Crisler, Harmon’s mentor, says the star’s courage and fighting spirit make belief in his safety likely, while urging patience as war departments confirm any news.
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Arbor
Mich
Tom Harmon
Walt
Elgin
Staadfastly
Fritz Crisker
Harmon
Crisler
Wraght
Criser
University of Miehimin
Harmon Bath
Wolverine
Snickler
War Department
Whit
St. Ann Arbor
St. Mary's Student Chapel
Louis A. Harmon
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