Sen Thomas warns Japan may still hold Pacific edge
Washington columnist notes Sen Elbert D. Thomas of Utah argues Japan is far from defeated in the Pacific. He cites his Orient expertise, warns of a prolonged war, and lists four factors behind Japan’s resilience including its leadership, aims, manpower, and propaganda.
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Washington
Pacific
Elbert Duncan Thomas
Utah
Senator Thomas
Thomases
Senate
Elbert D. Thomas
Salt Lake City
Japan
China
Orient
Elbert Thomas
Togo
Nogi
State Awards 51 Printing Contracts
Low bidders for 51 contracts to supply the state's printing needs for 1944 45 were announced by Secretary of State C G Hall. The awards await approval by Governor Adkins Auditor J Oscar Humphrey and Treasurer Earl Page. Two jobs had no bids.
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Little Rock
C. G. Hall
Adkins
J. Oscar Humphrey
Earl Page
Hurley Printing and Stationery, Co
Camden State Hospital
Malvern Daily Record
Roy L. Elliott
Fordyce
Rich Manchoukuo Soil Noted as One of World's Best
The article highlights Manchoukuo soil as exceptionally fertile, ranking among the richest globally and praised for its potential agricultural value.
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Manchoukuo
Granting of liquor permit for Hope Arkansas
The Commissioner of Revenues of Arkansas issued Permit No 203 to P. J. Drake to sell vinous and spirituous liquors at retail on premises 120 East Third Street Hope Arkansas. Permit issued July 1 1943 expires June 40 1944. P. J. Drake, Permittee.
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Commissioner of Revenues
State of
Arkansas
P. J. Drake
East Third Street
Hope
Actress Florence Bates Finds Stage From Bakery Counter
Florence Bates, once a Texas lawyer, traded her shingle for acting after owning a bakery in Mexico. She carries a booming presence into the role of Mrs. Coventry Bellop in Saratoga Trunk directed by Sam Wood, reflecting a lifelong shift from law to drama and noting a bake shop counter as a possible start.
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Hollywood
Texas
Miss Bates
Joan Fontaine
Rebecca
Saratoga
Coventry Bellop
Saratoga Springs
Edna Ferber
Sam Wood
Kitty Foyle
San Antonio
Pasadena
Virginia coach opposes summer football in the South
Pass minded Frank Murray head football coach at the University of Virginia says football is not a summer game in the South. He believes players gain little from summer sessions and opposes the idea in Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville
Frank Murray
University of Virginia
South
Murray
Japs Try to Win Natives Back in Pacific Strategy
Senator Elbert D. Thomas warned in 1941 that Japan aimed to conquer the southwest Pacific and eastern Asia, using propaganda to win native loyalty. He cited loyalty of Filipinos, Japanese colonization success, and millions of Chinese brought to Manchuria, predicting a permanent Far East struggle unless Japan loses food, manpower, or raw materials.
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Asia
China
New Caledonia
Hawaii
Pacific
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Thomas
United States
Philippines
Indo-China
Burma
Manchuria
Far East
Car supply woes extend to repair parts as well
Demand for new cars remains high while inventories stay tight and even minor repair parts are in short supply. Shops report delays in sourcing essential components, complicating routine maintenance for motorists and increasing wait times for service.
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Burma
India
Barnum Sideshow Trick Denied by Camera Illusion
A claimed horse in dungarees is explained as a camera trick rather than a real sideshow phenomenon. The piece notes the staged nature of the illusion tied to Page Barnum's exhibition.
Seven German Planes Shot Down in RAF Sweep
RAF Spitfires destroyed seven German fighter planes during a sweep over northern France this morning. All British aircraft were reported to have returned unharmed.
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London
France
Detroit Rookie Dick Wakefield Resembles Ted Williams
Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Dick Wakefield draws comparisons to Ted Williams in physique and facial features as scouts study his potential.
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Detroit
Dick Wakefield
Tigers
Ted Williams
Rural Adaptation In Rodesia Converts Vehicles To Hooped Rims
In Rodesia, farmers and miners convert unserviceable motor vehicles into horse drawn equipment and substitute iron rims for rubber tires to cope with transportation difficulties.
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Rodesia
Africa
Boston fighter compares Louis and Dempsey
Jack Sharkey, now a local tavern owner, says Joe Louis was a better fighter than Jack Dempsey and notes he was knocked out by both opponents.
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Boston
Jack Sharkey
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Pitt Coach Realizes 15 Year Ambition
South Bend Ind. Pitt coach Clark Shaughnessy will realize a goal dating to 1928 when his Panthers face Notre Dame on September 25. His Loyola squad of 1928 lost to the Irish 12 to 6, and he has since coached at Chicago Stanford and Maryland.
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Pitt
South Bend
Ind
Clark Shaughnessy
Panther
Notre Dame
Loyola
Chicago
Stanford
Maryland
Flashes of Life Highlights Hairy Health Campaign
Dr. Frank Calderon announces a ringworm outbreak affecting 500 New York schools. Treatment over a month will cause hair loss and is scheduled for summer to allow students to regrow hair before returning to school.
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Associated Press
New York
Baldy
Frank A. Claderone
Calderon
Dealers Defy 1942 Freeze Keeping Doors Open
Despite the January 1942 freezing order a large majority of automobile dealers have kept their showrooms open continuing sales and service amid restrictive controls.
Reds Star Dean Clay Versatile For Both Arm And Infield
Cincinnati outfielder Dean Clay shows a powerful throwing arm by tossing a ball over the right field fence 322 feet at Houston Buft Stadium last year. He can also play infield and, with Rochester this spring, appeared in several International League games at short.
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Cincinnati
den Clay
Red
Houston
Tex
Rochester
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