War era reflections on occupation and journalism echoes
The writer recalls encounters with Japanese and American officials after World War II, noting respectful exchanges in Shanghai and at an American plant guarded by a Japanese officer. He questions ownership of the plant while collecting mail holdings and catalogs various publications, ads, and newsletters received. The mix includes Omnibook, News From Sweden, CIO News, and Andere materials, ending with a skeptical note about a progressive magazine demanding payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Washington
Netherlands Indies
Sweden
Uaw-Cio
CIO
University of Denver
American Broadcasting Company
Payroll Guarantee Association
American Feed Manufacturers’ Association
General Motors
National Planning Association
Leon Henderson
Department of Agriculture
Committee On Small Business
France
French Information Service
la Republique Francaise
State Department
Germany
Finland
Procope
Russia
Taft
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil
New Jersey
National Highway Users Association
Arkansas a Great Playground of America, Says Roosevelt
The article extols Arkansas as a thriving, diverse state with rich farming, timber, oil and gas, and growing towns. It notes modern roads, construction, and welcoming people, citing Roosevelt’s 1938 Booneville visit and praising Arkansas as a future major playground for Americans.
Army Times Hints Bradley May Resign VA Head
The Army Times suggests General Omar Bradley could step down as head of the VA citing fatigue from frequent speeches. It notes a surge of words over work and hints at administrative shakeups alongside other wartime notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Army Times
Omar Bradley
De Soto's Quest for Gold Spurs Arkansas Exploration
The early exploration of Arkansas traces to Hernando de Soto in 1541 who crossed the Mississippi at a broad river he named the Rio Grande. He traveled through swamps and mountains in a fruitless search for gold, ending his voyage near the Ouachita and dying in the Mississippi. Spain gained little, while France moved south along the Mississippi after securing St. Lawrence lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Poplar Bluffs
Texarkana
Corning
Walnut
Ozark and Ouachita
Arkansas River
de Soto
Spain
France
United States
Louisiana
Sas
Missouri
St. Francis
Mississippi
Eureka
Heber
Hot Springs
Mississippi States
Jhernando de Soto
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Great River
Meschacebe
Heston Mountains
Dardanelle Rock
Cayas
Ouachita River
Ouachita
Juan Ortiz
Ohuachita
Red River
Mississippi Valley
St. Lawrence River
Recriminations and Reflections on Petrillo and Smith
Guest columnist Lait harshly targets James Caesar Petrillo for autocratic tactics in New York nightclubs and defying economic and legal norms. He contrasts Petrillo with Walter E. Smith a dynamic impresario active in Hollywood, broadcasting, western film ventures, racing, and business, noting Smith’s prodigious output and work ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caesar Petrillo
New York
Petrillo
AFL
America
Congress
Republic
Meyer Davis
James Caesar Pettillo
Hollywood notes mix of aviation and literature gossip
Lew Parker mocks Durocher and Joe Louis training. Walter E. Smith plans publishing and a film adaptation of Gregory Boyington’s book, titled Where Are We Now. Marvin Coles confirms Margaret Truman’s Missouri calls to Washington. Gwendolyn Stone, a deaf mute dancer, cues by lip reading and vibrations. Flying veterans staff Santa Fe Skyway as perceptible perishables cargo. Ben Bogeaus Casey Robinson buy Francis Macomber for Oscar bid. Pat O’Brien eyes a bio of Mayor O’Dwyer.
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Gregory
Pappy
Marie Windsor
Utah
Beutah
Broadway
Hollywood
Ben Bogeaus
Casey Robinson
Hemingway
Francis Macomber
Pat O'Brien
Bill O'Dwyer
Pat
Abbott and Costello
LaGuardia
Make This Chair Shelf and Cornice
A frugal yet stylish home project shows how a chair shelf and cornice create a cozy corner from scrap lumber. The chair uses pattern 265 with scallops No 207 and curtains from Make Your Own Curtains. booklets cost 15 cents postpaid and are mailed on request.
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Baukhage
WNU Service
Eye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Kenneth Romney Jr
Kenneth Romney Sr
House of Representatives
Young Romney
Cloak and Dagger
Office of Strategic Services
Omnibook
Progressive
LaFollette
Edward Emerine
Arkansas Post
Little Rock
Big Rock
Arkan
Hot Springs National Park
Catherine
Hamilton
Oak Lawn Jockey Club
Ozarks
Ouachitas
Sportsman’s Paradise
Prairie
White River
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Booneville
Ark
Ben Laney
Ouachita County
Pvt
Donald Callahan
Army
Donald
Secretary of State
Old State House
Arkansas Grand Prairie
Winchell
Jack Lait
Walter E. Smith
Smith
Tom Breneman
Gene Autrey
Palm Springs
Pappy’ Boyington
Warner
Nils T. Grandlund
Rhythm Ranch
Chestertown
Hambletonian
Santa Anita
West
Durocher
Lew Parker
Joe Louis
St. Louis
Stalin
Margaret Truman
Marvin Coles
Merchant Marine
Gwendolyn Stone
Santa Fe Skyway
Ee Gk
Bedford Hills
N. Drawer
Homes ON
South
Malan
Salt Lake City
C. B. Riddle
P. O. Box
Salt K Exchange
West Billeee
Lake City
U. S
O'Sullivan
Viking Deluxe
Tine Unger Company
Pinkham
WIU
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