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1940 to 1949: In the shadow of war
War pervaded daily civilian life in the '40s
Japanese Americans' darkest days
Midwest isolated from Nazi atrocities
South Side grad was ace fighter pilot
Allen County citizens who died during World War II
Popular pastimes took minds off war worries
German POWs curious but non-threatening
Pistons dominated in softball, began basketball legacy
Government built airport for city
Jazz, war dominate memories of '40s
1940-1949 Timeline
City industry contributed to war effort
Postwar era best, worst of times
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