Pacific War Prospects As Japan Fights On
The analysis argues that Allied advances in the Pacific press toward the Philippines, while Japan’s grip tightens on the continent, and China’s strength wanes in island campaigns. General MacArthur warns public opinion could shift Japanese mindset, creating propaganda leverage for a swifter victory. Henry Gorrell notes German resistance softening under propaganda and lethargy in defeated Germany, a factor in postwar rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsey
Philippines
Ewo
Tokyo
Jaan
China
Iilrs Giwins
Henry Gorrell
United Press
Germany
Liberty
Gerri Bei Stary
Hitler
Oratoryaavén
Gestapo
Gorrell
Sunday Golf and a Tangle of Marital Strife
Walt and Margaret face strain after a Sunday golf outing. Margaret forgives a quarrel as he vows devotion but secrets linger at the country club where Mrs Drummond unsettles their uneasy balance. A chance encounter with Mrs Bernina triggers jealousy and doubt as the pool scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Margaret
Wall
Tim
Sessons
Prymime
Sora Sila
Margaret Geft
Atlee
Mond
Deanery
Mes
Prummo
Tli
Tom Becking
Mrs. Drummond
Loy
Letters From War Front Sailor Reflects on Freedom
A wartime letter from Army Air Field Kansas expresses devotion to liberty and courage, recounting sacrifices, duty, and the resolve to defend Old Glory. It contrasts home and battlefront life, praising service members and condemning draft dodgers while pledging to endure for future generations. The piece also notes new cadets arriving at the basic flying school and a Navy recruit’s early training milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Gily Army Air Field
Kansas
Army Air Forces Training Command
Buford Allan Hammond
Chicwasha
Olkahome
Birth of a son Ker mit Arthur to Rose Hilk and Arihue McCurry
Announcement lists the birth on September 16 of a son named Ker mit Arthur to Rose Hilk and Arihue McCurry. McGurry is stationed in Buffalo land. The note mentions Paul Moore, Dollie Edd, and Floyd Buvie as Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Sir Edes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arihue McCurry
Kermit
Arthur
McGurry J
Buysland
Paul Moore
Alis
Dollie Edd
Floyd Buvie
Sir Edes
Iithtork
Juttius Anderson
Cheles
Mich
David Owens
Alva
Buriay
Margaret Fane
Blackwater community notices and military family news
Blackwater residents share word from John Moore that his son Set.vgle Moore serves in the US Army in Southern France. The Junior Class of Blackwater High met to elect officers with Berward EBser president and other posts filled. Various local visits, kinship gatherings, and travel updates across Blackwater and nearby towns are noted, including military service updates and visits from relatives.
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John Moore
Set.vgle Moore
U. S. Army
France
Blackwater High Selo
Berward Ebser
Camerort Veach
Vvice
J.T. Osborne
J. G. Hampton
Tes Russell
Viola Moore
Floyd Osborne Frithy
Jaana Co
Loretta
Alvedo Moore
Afro
Siva
Omar Moore
Alia Tambert
le Hospital
Osherne
Ariny
Camp Lee
Wis
Mro Unly
Clay Livesay
Rotiny
Thurman
Virgini
Lambert
Kingsport
J. R. Lambert
Waller Adkins
Nannie E. Adkins
Mays
R. Osborne
Addie Adkins
Tech
Benjamin Adkins
Junior Osborne
Blackwater
Jeff
Osborne
Lizgie Moore
Rep Will
Birth Announcement and Family Visits Reported
The notice records births and family visits from Alidillesbore including Nancy Sue born to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Sumpter on September. The report names Myra Ayers Mrs. Great Sumpter and visitors Margon Ayers Lewis Bren Suippter and family. Other entries note visits by Lee Davis and family and Dorothy Wore visiting, plus various social mentions and a regular appointment by Taylor Stapleton on weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
Ayers
Great Sumpter
Alidillesbore
Hallnday
Margon Ayers
Lewis and
Bren Suippter
Bired L. G. Sumpter
Nancy Sue
Lee Davis
Adan Corwin
Flossie Lee
Gibson
Nancy Navise
Taylor Stapleton
H. Ayers
Charles Doalin
First Jewish Army Chaplain Commissioned From Ranks
Lt. Bert A. Klein becomes the U S Army's first Jewish chaplain to be commissioned from the ranks. He supervised religious arts for the 11th Armored Division's Jewish personnel before induction in November 1942 after serving as a rabbi in Marshalltown Wheel ing and nearby towns.
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Camp Cooke
Cal—-West
Bert A. Klein
U.S. Army
Klein
11Th Armored Division
Marshalltown
Town
Wheeling
W. VI
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Tae L. Kincaid
Arundel
IS News CO
Intiddlesbers
Imited ‘Press News Service
L Editorial Éssociation
Cartier
Guy Liste
Middleshétto
Ball Colty
Lee Gothty
Claiborne County
Tehn
The
Pacific
Omelarat
Mutichiakia
Ghi- Bowe
Japan
Mrearthin
MacArthur
Tharein
Thare
Mir
Jane
Mago
Laborolé
Xara
Elbert Cate
Dames
Navy
Tiana Bo
Age
Fenie
Moon
L. Kiyow' Ovat
Kervice
Fingat
Hove
Khether
Vinny
Thosworld
Cama
Nate
U. S. Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Clyde
Carrall
Ray Gar I
Aviation Eleatriclan
Great Lakes
Naval Air ‘Technical Training Center
Carroll
Wil
Naval Air
Rose Hilk
Rown
Epee
Bate Sak Pain
Monda
Blake OF
Scotland Yard
Alvedy Moore
Cluvenne
Wye
Day Ein
Wheeler
Silyta
Sumpter
Gladys George
Sydney Toler
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