Japanese Folly Seen Behind War Reality Versus Propaganda
A 1945 column argues Americans err when underestimating Japanese intelligence while noting wartime deceptions. It cites Tokyo radio claims of postwar operations and Yamashita’s optimism, contrasts with Japanese defeats in Leyte Luzon and Corregidor, and stresses Marines on Iwo Jima and ongoing battles show deadly resolve beyond humor.
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Tokyo
Philippines
Yamashita
Leyte
Mindozo
Luzon
Manila
Bataan
Corregidor
Iwo Jima
Walter Winchell Mixes News and Personal Gossip
A garbled Walter Winchell column fragment mentions legal cases, political figures, entertainment names, and rumors. It references a dean, a 4 star funeral, Brow Pearson and the Blue networks, and various society names amid a jumble of dates, places, and events. The piece hints at Nazi sentiment and public policy debates, with scattered references to celebrities, journalism, and wartime topics.
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Dean Foradice
Progr
Ieno Holsesac Bowsel
Wea
Forantis
Reed
Ctf
Ten Millers
James Lapentie
Brow Pearson
The
Blue Networks
Pelian
Mary Wmulhees
Pickfayd
Wil
Ming
Ghlang
Bacall
Lavis Branfield
Broadways Shaky Tales and Global Gossip Stir Headlines
Reported Broadway chatter sketches a chaotic week with metals on bows and Geneva rules noted. Eilis Logan plans a return to One S. Pacific, half a million booked in listings, a Greenwich Village artist sidelined, and a Butler linked to a Goo payout. A famed radio and stage act orders overseas by April as Broadway figures ponder weekend plans. A Chinese diplomat-turned-playboy garners attention. Cortestiondents recall Ernest Hemingway and a watermoon ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilis Logan
S. Pacifle
Greenwich Village
Bownds
Broadway Kerrickters
Sadays Watll & Ayem
Prat Caseth Veryll
Algonquin
Mr Griborn
Ernest Heraingway
Arthritis treatment by injections and heat therapy reviewed
A historical article describes early arthritis treatments focusing on injections into joints, alkaline solutions, and heat therapies. It notes variable outcomes with pain relief and mobility gains, citing Dr. H Warren Crowe and Donlor Crane, with many patients improving while some worsened or had only temporary relief.
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Sobielltz
Moetor H. Warren Crowe
Unhsks
Donlor Crane
Medical summary by Dr H N Bundasen on joint injections
Dr H N Bundasen reviews host results for a disease with painful joints. Best outcomes occur in fingers wrists and hands. elbows wrists and fingers may need multiple injections. Frontmont presents no danger when prompted by circumstances.
Miss Lilian Ogden Organizes Broom Brigade to Aid Belknane
Texan Miss Lilian Ogden forms a broomstick drill group after learning of wartime hardship. She recruits friends to drill at a hall owned by Arbeiter Verein, supplying uniforms and gear with funds raised via an exhib. The effort boosts morale and helps Belknane, with the group defeating nearby teams and even rival squads in the capital.
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Lilian Ogden
Miss Ogden
Misa Ogee
von Aris
Gelknips
Ga Astonio
Mark
Arbeiter Verein
Desire
Ordenems
Alturt
Res
Franston Street
Aldners
Broomsick
Owr Aggauuib
Why actors and stage stars face wartime draft questions
A reader asks why actors and screen performers receive exemptions or special treatment during World War II era drafts. The letter argues exemptions affect ordinary civilians and soldiers, criticizes political influence on draft policy, and urges clear criteria to avoid privileging entertainers while others sacrifice. The piece cites concerns about 4F classifications and calls for credentialed review to justify deferrals.
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Hershey
A. Alp
Moératre
Enquirer
Tne
Sinatea
Washington
Caldwell
Hudson Courtly Board 19
Sons of Ordinacy
Sinatra
Pff
Kep
Five Brooklyn players tied to college sports bribery scandal
A chaotic editorial-style piece condemns bribe plots in college athletics, highlighting five Brooklyn college basketball players accused of accepting payments to fix a game with Akron. It notes investigations, suspensions, and the broader corruption risk to programs, fans, and young athletes.
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Brooklyn College
Akron University
Harvey Stemmer
Henry Bowen
Jad
Byack
Lyn College
Cecil
1935 and 1925 LA Light Files Highlights Debates and Local Lore
From the San Antonio Light archives, items recap a 1935 debate finals appearance by Antohla Junior college team under PL Kappa Delta, plus a 1925 note on artist Ray Lambert and Bryno Callaghan’s city hall portrait. It also mentions Oyster Grounds near San Antonio and Associated Press notices on mob activity and distribution.
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Fan Antohla
Due Neal
Gordes Tsenhawer
PL Kappa Delta
Durant
Ob Uh Snk
Pexas
Ray Lambert
Rayston Nave
Bryno Callaghan
San Ablotila
Ling Pevey
Tarnterk
Elby
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