Back Door to Tokyo in The March of Time Features War Films
In this issue of March of Time the Burma road drive led by Stilwell is showcased with scenes of the hump air route and Merrill’s Marauders. MGM and other studios announce casts and pilots including Gregory Peck and Alan Young while noted performers and writers are linked to upcoming projects.
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General ‘Vinegar Inc
Burma Road
Tokyo
Merrill
Chennault
MOT
Victor Jurgens
Chicago mayor urges three to six month WW2 veteran uniform policy
Mayor Ed Kelly proposes allowing discharged veterans to wear their uniforms for three to six months to ease civilian reintegration. He notes 30,000 Chicago veterans, delays in discharge buttons, and limited access to servicemen centers and theater discounts.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Chicago
Ed Kelly
Kelly
Margaret
FDR
Congress Members Face Campaign Scrutiny Over Military Service
Several young congressmen battle whispers of “slacker” charges as they seek reelection while serving in government. Lyndon Johnson of Texas holds a Silver Star, Albert Gore of Tennessee was briefly inducted, others like Wilbur Mills Jamie Whitten Lindley Beckworth and Warren Magnuson also face criticism. Magnuson serves in Pacific theatres aboard a carrier linked to Tokyo bombing. Capitol air conditioning outages and freon rationing affect workers, while WPB debates and defense needs shape the Capitol and Pentagon environments.
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Congressional
Congress
Navy
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
South Pacific
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Gore
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Jamie Whitten
Mississippi
Lindley Beckworth
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
Magnuson
Western Pacific Theater
General Doolittle
Tokyo
House
Senate
Capitol
WPB
South
David Lynn
Army
Pentagon -Building
Fraon- Supply
Weekend Project: Build Comfortable Chairs With Special Features
A simple guide suggests assembling two comfortable chairs using affordable parts. No need for a fancy setup, just practical steps and basic tools to create functional seating.
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Vnia. Vale
VIRG
Western Newspaper Union
RKO
Gregory~Peel
Gars
Clark Gable
Fortable
Cliver Rogers
Metro
Carey Wilson
LA. BR. Wylie
Oakland
Greg McClure
John L. Sullivan
Bing Crosby
John L
Warner Bros
Connecticut
Barbara Stanwyck
Dennis Morgan
Sandra Lee
Susan Lee Taylor
Xavier Cugat
MBS
Hollywood
the Waldorf
Garry Moore
Twinkletoes Gooch
Ranald Drumknuckle
Elvira Smoop
Arbutus
Alan Young
NBC
EWT
Ronald Graham
Oxzzie Nelson
Harriet Hilliard
Paramount
Glamour Manor
Cliff Arquette
Borge
Basini-Streat
Bing
Crosby
Gregory Peck
Nbcs
AFL
CIO
Viisitére
Mikolajczyk
Beék
Pilsudski
Russia
Poland
Saipan
Pho Ee
Teathernecke
Dewey and Bricker
Dewey
Gricker
Thomas E.dewey
New York
John W. Bricker
Ohio
East
CD Avenue
Liberty Borough
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Red Cross
MacArthur
Grant A. Ritter
Beloit
Wis
Chicago Stadium
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Thomas E. Dewey
Altngton
Gut
Harare
Frante
Prin Betas
Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Bedford Hills
Wenlys
Day Dage
Madison Aves
York 22
Slade Moll
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