Philippine Army Bristles Alongside US in Defense Plan
An American view credits Lt Gen Douglas MacArthur with shaping the Philippine Army into a capable force ready to defend the islands. It notes a growing Filipino air force and navy, a combined defense posture with U S. forces, and a strategy focused on coastal and beachline defense against Japanese invasion.
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Thomas M. Johnson
Weller
Miny
Philippines
Keay Tal
Spingfielts
Elviniger
Noth Anny
Chiis
Douglas MacArthur
Army of the Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Quezon
MacArthur
Wille
West Point
Httle Brown
Phillippines
Speedy
OU. S. Amy
Oying
Manila
Pine Army
United States
Philippine Scouts and Constabulary
U. S
Japan
Britain
Crete
Sip
Brown Brother
Standings and results from Thursday and Wednesday games
Resu lts show Memphis 4 Little Rock 1 and Birmingham 0 2 with Nashville 9 Knoxville 7 Wednesday Boston 6 New York 3 St Louis 6 Chicago 6 Detroit 2 Cleveland 2 Washington 5 Philadelphia 1 Chicago at St Louis Thursday and Detroit at Cleveland New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington plus leaders Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh and St Louis in the standings.
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Werhterday
Memphis
Little Rock
Alamia
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville
Knoxville
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
W. L Pet
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
ANG
Cincinnati
St Louis
Atlanta
Pet
Chattineoge
Cluh W
Bustani
AL Dewoit
Farm Families Boost 1940 Net Income in Arkansas
Farm families in Arkansas receiving Farm Security Administration aid increased their net income by 5,11,235 in 1940, a 71 percent rise. The report shows 4,870,001 added to community wealth, while average net income rose from 396 to 596 dollars. About 23,981 families had rehabilitation loans, with debt adjustments totaling over 2.45 million dollars aiding farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Farm Security Administration
W. M. Sparks
PSA
FSA
Hudson Wren
Mr. Sparks
Arkansas Fsa
Sparks
Mc. Sparks
DiMaggio Demands $80,000 To Wreck AL In 1948
New York sports writer quotes Joseph DiMaggio claiming he would seek $80,000 for the privilege of wrecking the Cleveland Indians and the American League in 1948. The piece recalls past holdouts and DiMaggio’s view that he should be paid while healthy, with Ed Barrow advising patience and timing.
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New York
Joseph Paul DiMaggio
Clevelands
Joseph DiMaggio
Jan
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
Yankees
Senson
Ed Barrow
Shirley Temple
Tlo
Barrow
WE the Women Reflections on Vacation Styles for Modern Parents
Ruth Millett argues vacation plans should hinge on child age and parental temperament. Families weigh whether to take kids, park them, or split activities based on kids' independence and parents' desires for fishing, shows, or city outings.
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Ruth Millett
Simmer
Grou
Mama
Papi
Papa
Joe DiMaggio Defines New York Yankee Legend
The piece argues DiMaggio earns far less than his merit, drawing comparisons to Babe Ruth’s record and cash value. It portrays him as a New York institution who will negotiate with Branch Rickey to stay with the Yankees, illustrating his rise beyond mere player status.
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DiMaggio
New York
Yankees
George Human Ruth
Babe Ruth
Gnothre
DiMagio
Barrow
Joe
New York American League Baseball Club
Delayed Train Alters Virginia Delivery Route
In Waynesboro Virginia an attempt to transport Austin Darcus, a Black man, failed when the train to Roanoke was missed. Luther L. Sullivan, a draft board member, acted to arrange transport but no subsequent train could deliver Darcus on time. Darcus previously departed, pursued by Marcus in a private auto as the pickup bus continued about 30 miles away.
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Waynesborg
Austin Darcus
Roanoke
Luther L. Sullivan
Acthoyt
Darcus
Suerie
Marcus
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ashland Man Hears Unusual Bridge Inquiry Call
A Ashland Va reader recalls a peculiar query received by the Herald-Progress office when a local woman asked where to find a fourth for bridge. The call highlights the small town’s everyday surprises and the editor’s telephone routine.
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Ashland
Paul Watkins
Herald-Progress
Bridge
Edi Watkins
Holiday Plans on Hold for Homebound Families
A reader suggests cancelling travel plans and keeping everyone at home for a true vacation. She states she will likely give the kids a rest as well and implies avoiding male companionship in their plans.
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Philippine Army
Philippine Army Signal Corps
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Nea
Wesson
Bell Peppers
Calif
America
Wheaties Package
Sunnyfield
White House Milk
Gee
Mrs. Tucker’ Pound
Orton
A&p
AGP Food Stores
Southern Association
Gates
Thrusday Memphis
Chittanooga
Slugger DiMaggio Bat
Mr. Yankee
Nix
and City Bakery
Cinelnoti
Wangsul
Radio 1
Guiding Light
Focal
Camay
Sher
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