Hollywood glances at war era radio and film stars
A collage of wartime showbiz notes cites Clark Gable James Stewart and Katharine Hepburn on training and publicity posts. It recounts Jack Benny’s overseas tour and other stars shaping radio and TV, plus casting twists for Duffy’s and Gangway for Tomorrow.
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Metro
Clark Gable
James Stewart
Katharine Hepburn
Robert Taylor
Gable
England
BBC
Stewart
Taylor
Transport Command
Ferry Command
Navy Air Force
Axis morale cracks in Germany and Burma drive war outlook
War brief notes German morale weakening with reports of depleted reserves and shifting attitudes, while Allied offensives press in Europe. In Asia Burma action stalls until late winter as observers foresee broader conflict timing. Will Rogers in London praises American British cooperation and oil policy debates surface on Persian Gulf refining.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Goebbels
Hitler
Europe
Asia
Burma
South
China
Will Rogers
London
California
England
New “Army of Occupation
Tommy
Will
Maine
Brewater
B. B. Somervell
Pacific
Fiji
U.S.A
Persian Gulf
Brewster
Near East
Texas
Arabia
General Somervell
Gulf of Persia
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
United States
Women Ambulance Corps Train For Bomb War Casualties
A 1940 founded Women's Ambulance and Defense Corps trains for worst case bombing. Members practice gas mask drills testing seal and intake, blindfolded for realism. From 200 initial members to about 35 000 in 230 sites nationwide, the group embodies wartime preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Ambulance and Defense Corps of America
United States
WADC
America Faces Postwar Realism in New Books
A Western Newspaper Union analysis reviews Kenneth G. Crawford’s Report on North Africa and David Hinshaw’s How Home Front Reached Confusion Stage. It argues both works push for American self interest, realism in postwar planning, and a reassessment of alliance reliance as Congress struggles with military policy and national priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johnson
Colorado
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad
Whitney
Johnson
America
North Africa
Kenneth G. Crawford
Crawford
Uncle Shylock
Tommy
Dunkirk
Far Pacific
State Department
Newsweek
New York
David Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Henderson
Globe-Trotter
Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
When the Clock Is Running Out on Gridiron Drama
A lyrical reminiscence on divided seconds that decide football fates. It captures the thrill as fans roar and teams push to end-game drives, describing the pressure when the clock ticks toward final moments and the outcome remains undecided.
Conditioned Pitcher Spud Chandler Shines For Yankees
The article praises Spud Chandler for his conditioning and mental approach, noting his Georgia training and early leg workouts. It cites his 34th year best season, and recalls historical pitching feats by Christy Mathewson, left-handed pitchers, and Connie Mack era greats, while commenting on wartime baseball outlook through 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spud Chandler
Yankees
Chandler
Georgia
Spud
Chief Myers
Giants
Speaker
Mathewson
Cardinals
Lanier
White
Brecheen
Brazie
Pollet
Connie Mack
Rube Waddell
Eddie Plank
Herb Pennock
Bob Grove
Farmers' share of consumer dollar nears WWI highs in 1943
The farmer's share of the consumer's dollar for selected foods rose to 57 cents in February and March, near WWI peak levels, but then fell to 66 cents in April 1943.
Green Tomatoes in Dishes Highlighted
A note on green tomatoes explains their versatility across recipes. It cites fresh uses in salads, frying, and cooking, emphasizing tangy flavor and crisp texture as key benefits for home cooks.
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Virginia V
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Aper Union
Jack Benny
Jack
EEKO
Richard Egan
Margo
Mexico
Hollywood
Carleton Young
20Th Century-Fox
Silver Theater
Loretta Young
Suraamed
Florance Halep
Duffy
Miss Duffy
Shirley Booth
Parks Johnson
Warren Hull
Charlie McCarthy
Ophelia
RCA
Edgar Bergen
Charlie
Mortimer Snerd
Frances
Richard Lockridge
Mrs. North
Lockridges
NBC
CBS
Lyn Murray
Gertrude’ Lawrence
Tommy Taylor
Toas
Society of Souls
Sinatrius
John D. Rockefeller
Dick Haymes
Joe Yule
Mickey’ Hoon
Sean Ehove Cick
Iywood
Oene
Léddin
Iran
U. S
Los Angeles
Calif
Atételcolay Parade
Western Newspaper Union
Congress
Senate
House
Army
Navy
Way
United Nations
Grantland Rice
Feathers
Salt Lake Desk Exchange
West Broadway
Salt Lake City
Utah
West 1St South
Northwestern Hide and Fur Co
South 3Rd West
Wid Pate
Ie Pane
P.R.M
Partido Revolucionario Mexicano
Mount Tlaima
Chile
WIU
Scott
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