‘Distorted censorship’ assailed
People and soldiers both held ‘in dark’
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Post-war draft plan –
Hard, exacting program planned for citizen army
War Department officials against any nonessential courses in training setup
By Daniel M. Kidney, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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German drive increases U.S. need for supplies
Much war material, including tanks, guns, being destroyed or captured by enemy
By Charles T. Lucey, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Monahan: Gorgeous Kismet Christmas-y package
R. Colman amusing as beggar of Baghdad making love to Dietrich
By Kaspar Monahan
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Ladd, Loretta Young star in Stanley film
Story of young surgeon who restores socialite’s hearing is entertaining
By Dick Fortune
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Millett: ‘Cheering team’ becomes woman’s lifetime job
Successful rooters usually realize success otherwise
By Ruth Millett
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Gracie Allen Reporting
By Gracie Allen
One of the most touching stories I’ve heard in some time came over the Tokyo radio recently.
It seems the Jap government is sponsoring a songwriting contest in an effort to bolster morale and keep up the fighting spirit. Seeing as how the Japs don’t mind lifting an idea now and then, my husband George suggests: “When it’s B-29 time in Tokyo, I’ll be coming back to you,” or “I didn’t sleep a wink last night,” or for the Jap generals’ theme song: “I’m Just Wild About Hara-Kiri.”
The boys on the Jap “Tin Pan Alley” are welcome to the titles. All I hope is the winner takes his 1,000-yen prize and goes to an admirals’ college. The U.S. Navy will take care of his future from there.
Dewey reported planning 1948 drive
Washington (UP) –
Governor Thomas E. Dewey probably will begin soon to lay the groundwork for another try at the Presidency in 1948, a Republican member of Congress predicted today in the light of yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Dewey and GOP Congressional leaders.
This source also believed that Herbert Brownell Jr. would continue as Republican National Chairman.
These indications appeared to have caused some dissatisfaction among some younger elements of the Republican Congressional group who feel that the GOP must undergo “a thorough housecleaning” if it is to recapture the Presidency.
These elements, which could not be quoted directly, construed Mr. Brownell’s decision to call a National Committee meeting Jan. 22 in Indianapolis as additional evidence that “he intends to remain as chairman and Dewey intends to be the candidate in 1948.”
40,000 prisoners in Colorado to get ‘dividend’ of $50
‘Windfall’ to be added to regular $45 payment; ‘jackpot’ consists of surplus welfare fund
By Roscoe Fleming, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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background of news you say?
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Just finished transcribing it 
Also, yes, it is indeed Background of News.