Wainwright Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Lt General Jonathan M. Wainwright received the Distinguished Service Cross in Chungking for heroism in the Philippines in 1942. He is en route to Manila then to witness Japan’s formal surrender as General Wedemeyer pins the medal and Chiang Kai-shek hosts a banquet praising him.
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Chungking
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Manila
Japan
Philippines
Wainwright
Corregidor
Manchuria
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S
China Theater
Wainright
Chiang Kai-Shek
Awaited Tokyo Surrender Ceremonies Spark Mixed Reactions
A narrator arriving from Manchuria anticipates the Tokyo surrender events and the conduct of enemy commanders at Corregidor, noting their pompous arrogance during capitulation and the heroic American service.
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Manchuria
Tokyo
Corregior
Becoming a movie actress in Hollywood indicated by Beltejane Greer
Hollywood lore shows Beltejane Greer learning the craft amid the era’s duties and publicity. Discovered in Washington by Howard Hughes, she moved to Hollywood, signed with RKO, and endured minor roles while facing name changes and sensational columns. She critiques publicity games and unseen pressures shaping fame.
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Bob Thomas Holliswood
Hollywood
Beltejane Greer
Washington, D. C
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Bettejane
RKO
Betlejane
Jane Greer
Ray Vallee
Guglielmo Marconi
Curious World interview notes on Bellgrane and Pasternak
William Ferguson profiles actress Bellgrane discussing her weight and a bathing suit shoot and notes Pasternak at MGM explaining a formula for wholesome entertaining films. The piece captures Hollywood chatter about roles and studio strategy amid casual interview banter.
Pasternak on American charm and wholesome stars in Hollywood
Paramount producer says U S films reflect bright wholesome Americans like Esther Williams Kathryn Gray son Van Johnson June Allyson and Jane Powell. He prefers movies that show ordinary people choosing compassion over royalty and notes his busy production pace driven by love of work not money.
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United States
Esther Williams
Kathryn Grayson
van Johnson
June Allyson
Jane Powell
America
Hungary
Pasternak
Hollywood
Casualty List for Arkansas
Casualty notices list Army wounded Harold A. Lowrey in the Pacific. Navy dead Gilford Dudley Taylor Jr. and John F. Davis Jr. previously reported missing. involves Larpedoman’s mate 2c USM, Little Rock, with final authority per War or Navy telegraph to next of kin.
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War
Navy Department
Pacific
Lowrey
Harold A
Pfe
Searcy
Navy
Taylor
Gilford Dudley, Jr
USMCR
Earle
Missire Davis
John F.dwere, Jr
Larpedoman’s
Usmt
Little Rock
Miller and Yell County Audits Are Released
State Comptroller releases 1944 audit reports praising Miller and Yell counties. Unencumbered balances remain in Miller county major funds at year end 1944.
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Miller and Yell County
Little Rock
State Comptroller’s Office
Miller
Yell
Miller County
Coun
Director Dreams Spark Mirthful Traffic Quip
A trade press note says he planned to direct a film and quips that he could not even direct traffic. The remark highlights his humorous self doubt about taking on a director role.
Extra Session Is Urged for Primary Law
Little Rock Aug. 29 A special session of the Arkansas legislature should be called before the 1946 elections to adjust state primary laws. State Senator G. W. Lockadoo Arkadelphia argues counties face financial handicap from four primaries and suggests repeal of the 1945 law and a Democratic plan to regulate primaries. Governor Laney and party leaders weigh whether a session is needed before 1946. The state Democratic committee seeks county input on primary costs.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
G. W. Lockadoo
Arkadelphia
Lockadoo
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas
Lookadoo
Laney
State Democratic Committee
County Debt and Fund Balances Reported in 1944 Figures
Miller county shows bonded indebtednes of 312630 and treasurer balance of 6362.13 to retire bonds and interest. Unencumbered funds in Yell county include County General 8367.76 three mill road 15179.88 farm-to-market 1452.01. Yell highway turnback for 1944 overdrawn by 670.72. total county indebtedness 212795 with treasurer balance 8717.38 to retire obligation.
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Ty General
Miller County
Yell County
Three Mill Road
Dog Story Explores Town Myths And City Buildings
A Pereira dog story about a fifth-floor balcony jump drew wide interest while a Pereira columnist challenged the tale noting no five-story buildings exist there. The item also recalls the Tom Thumb locomotive first run on a U.S. common-carrier railroad in 1829.
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Bogota
Pereira
United States
Peter Cooper
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