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John Jeremiah Pelly presidents wartime railroads, with a career spanning Illinois Central, Central of Georgia, New Haven, and leadership roles. James Vincent Forrestal, Clarence Dillon aide, and Patrick Hurley highlighted for wartime service, honors, and perilous missions from the South Pacific to Russia.
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Jealousy Within Axis
An Argentine former diplomat recounts Tokyo wartime atmosphere among diplomats from Germany Italy and other nations. He details jealously shared power, German ships exploding near Yokohama, diverging Japanese explanations, and German/Japanese tensions over Java estates amid the war.
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Global stage door premiere thrills soldiers in rain
In Accra on the Gold Coast West Africa soldiers watching a simultaneous outdoor premiere of Stage Door Canteen despite a heavy rainstorm. Lt. Col. Flynn L. Andrew reported on the event, part of 38 fronts, with strong audience enthusiasm. Frank Sinatra signs with RKO for Higher and Higher and joins The Frank Sinatra Show. Victor Borge plans army service in September and theatrical work ahead. Jack Whiting fills in on CBS Playhouse The Gay Divorcee as Fairbanks Jr. attends christening. Time Marches On and Invasion appear in new releases. Ginny Simms advances to lead Along Broadway. Eleanor Powell seeks release to devote time to army camp entertainment.
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Restless Lady gains Anita Louise star role at Columbia
Anita Louise signs a long term contract with Columbia and is cast in Restless Lady a comedy thriller in the vein of A Night to Remember Evelyn Keyes Edmund Lowe Allyn Jos tin John Hubbard headline the cast. The scene bursts with film industry notes including Toscanini July United States treasury concerts and military viewing parties.
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A Man Has No Right to Speak on Unfamiliar Things
A fragmentary note reflects a man’s view that one must not hold opinions on topics beyond their knowledge. It hints at a discussion about future savings and present expenditures without clear context or specifics.
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