ABSIE Voice in Europe Goes Silent at End of War
A historical report recalls ABSIE the American broadcasting station in Europe and its role in Nazi Germany’s defeat. It notes broadcasts from April 1944 through the war’s end, describing programs, German targets, and patriot efforts, including prisoner messages and surrender appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPA
Powerfel
Absie
Merope
Germany
Europe
America
Aise
Norway
Usten
France
Absin
Dir
Yell the Treth
Seth Ic
Mom
United Nations
Liberad Ogustrive
Exer
Philip H. Cones
New York
Aabsie
BEC
Cohen
Atlantic
Wehrdmarkt
Maj
Glenn Miller
Bing Crosby
Dinah Beere
Trene Manning
Lyrice
Raiiere
Absie Manages Wartime Broadcast Confusion Amid German Surveillance
Fragmentary notes recount ABSIE and a German section during a prisoner of war broadcast. A soldier dismisses instructions, while concerns rise that German listeners monitored broadcasts. The text hints at broader plans at Yalta and the risk to lives and operations.
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Absie
Ake
Cohen
Ureir
Meat Dishes Scarce in Restaurants
In a scarce supply report, restaurant operators acknowledged today the limited availability of meats. They cited factors such as backlogs and rising costs, noting some diners face reduced portions while kitchens struggle to serve meals with the lean supply.
OPA Cuts Restaurant Rations Sharply Across December
Local restaurants report sharp ration cuts as the OPA lowers meat and sugar allowances. Average reductions run about 3 percent in red points, 22 to 78 percent in blue points, and 2 to 25 percent in sugar. Owners fear further decreases will curb serving steaks and meals, aiming to align restaurant stock with household rations.
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Eded
United States
Troy
Fror J Aves
OPA
Ehead
Restauranta
Green Island church plans Saturday Kingston boat trip
The Sunday School of Green Taian Muhodiat Church will conduct a voyage to Kingston this Saturday with two boat trips. Members planning to join should meet at the church at Tam and proceed after ignition. Amante, Fer, Sas bought land blocks for 48000 dollars for a site used for two warmentoria.
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Green Taian Muhodiat Church
Kingston
Scense
Slembers
Tam
Amante, Fer
Sas
Thunderbird Division Ordered Back Home
The veteran 45th Thunder Birds Division, one of the oldest in the European theater, received orders from supreme Allied Headquarters to deploy to the United States. It is scheduled to reach its destination in the near term as the division participated in the European theater operations.
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Paris
Thunderbird
45Th
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Fede
United States
Invasion Baundings Recalled in Army Sketches
Bill Mauldin used his Mud, Mutés and Mountains division sketches to lampoon invasions in Sicily Salerno Anzio and southern France. The cartoons reference the unit and its soldiers during World War II.
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Sicily
Salerno
Anzio
France
Bill Mauldin
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