Wallace Nomination Sparks Washington Controversy
A Washington dispute erupts over Henry Wallace as Secretary of Commerce and RFC head. Roosevelt faces pressure from left wing and business conservatives, while Jesse Jones resists removal. Senate action could split the REC and Commerce posts to curb public funds control and avert partisan graft.
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O- Mente
Wallace-Jones
Biic
Sense Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congress
REC
Department of Commerce
RFC
Henry” ‘Wallace
Jeme Jones
Wallace
Jesse Jones
Chicago
Vice
Senate
Commerce
Rooesvelt
Henry Wallace
Wale Ince
Walace
Roosevelt
Lewe Jones
Capitol Hill
Shelaing Company
Jones
Salvation Army Funds Drive Supports 1945 Budget
The Salvation Army seeks a maintenance fund for 1945 to support current operating expenses and uphold the local post. Readers from clubs churches and individuals have rallied to provide an adequate annual budget, reflecting the Army's religious-backed philanthropy and broad community reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Salvaton Army
Army
Friends of the Salvation Army
Congressman Vinson seeks $25000 raise for president salary
The article notes Carl Vinson urging a $25000 increase to the President's pay, arguing the current salary lags behind figures like Frank Sinatra's income. It contrasts this with President Roosevelt entering a potential fourth term and emphasizes steady, capable leadership as a key asset.
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Congress
Carl Vinson
Frank Sinatra
Roosevelt
Murray's Full Employment Bill Aims To Stimulate Economy
Peter Edson reports the new Congress has introduced E. Murrays revised Full Employment Bill of 1945. The bill seeks national policy to assure continuing full employment through coordinated efforts of industry, agriculture, labor, and government, limiting direct job guarantees and focusing on stimulating private employment and overall national wealth. It reflects debate among Murray Truman Kevercout Wagner Thomas O Mahoney and Dewey’s stance on government job creation as a safety net.
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E. Murray
Congress
Murray
Truman
Kevercout
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Elbert D.thomas
Utah
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Senator Murray
Dewey
San Francisco
Disabled Veterans offer free aid with filing insurance papers
In a January 5, 1945 Messenger note, EDWARD H. REUTER of Pomeroy Ohio laments a Mason City man needing an attorney to file son’s insurance papers while in service. He offers free assistance and invites contact at Telephone No. 924s for anyone needing help.
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the Messenger
Pt Pleasant News
Mason City
Soldiers' Wives Editor in Sunday Messenger
Leda Sams quotes Vallere Dickerson praising a wartime editor and urges sanctity for wives of servicemen. She laments loneliness, condemns drinking, and argues women should seek decent fun and public support rather than dull private misery. Her plea urges restraint until husbands return from war.
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Ovearestass Vallere Dickerson
The
Sunday Messenger
America
Navy
Im & Saloon
Supper Party Honors Miss Bernadine Psague
Miss Bernadine Psague hosted a supper party for friends at her home on Mortis Avenue with twenty five mutual friends in attendance. Guests included Ruth Huggins Caroline Fuller Wilmetta Smith Helen Hayes Jack Baker Bob Wickham Sam Brescia James Whitehall C J Pettit and others. Mr and Mrs RH White and Dr and Mrs Blaine Goldsberry entertained with a buffet at the White residence on East State Street.
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Miss Bernadine Psague
Mortis Ave
Ruth Huggins
Caroline Fuller
Wilmetta Smith
Helen Hayes
Jack Baker
Bob Wickham
Sam Brescia
James Whitehall
C. J. Pettit
RH. White
Blaine Goldsberry
White Home
E. State St
Apple Grove Boy Missing In Belgium During War Era
Apple Grove residents recall a missing boy Virgil Cook who went missing in action in Belgium. The item mentions Mrs R A McKelvey hosting events, Norma Kay and Robert McKelvey at a bridge gathering, and Betty Beegle as part of Letart Falls social ties. Also notes church services led by Rev William Coyle and revival efforts at Nazarene Church with Rev Posey.
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Ruyer Omer
Virgil Cook
Belgium
R.A. McKelvey
Norma Kay
Robert
Bridge
Allen
Betty Beegle
Mita
Oteck
Pat Webb
Letart Falls
Francis A. Lavelle
Ohio State
Wiltman
A. Lavelle
EC Shank
William Coyle
Methodist Church
Wednes
Nazarene Church
Posey
Kankakee
Ill
Snellenberger
Gideon Roush
Roy Buck
Sue Ann
East Letart
Early
Louis I. Brown
Dorothy Eldrid
Jackson
Armageddon of the War Seen Through a Poet’s Corner
Harsh reflections on Nazi terror and religious persecution frame a poet’s wartime meditation. A Kansas clergyman cites Armageddon language to urge resistance, contrasting Hitler’s regime with faith and humanity. The piece blends biblical imagery with a wartime plea for resolve.
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Eich’ Nes
Aa Seeres
Sven
Nageddon
Kansas
Hitler
Imain
Teddy” Roose
Weits
John
Tor the
Reich
Snow Squall Ends Good Life With Old-Time Friends
A fragmentary verse note describes a squall and renewed snowfall. The leaf shivers in the wind as branches rattle. The speaker, I. M. WAGGINER, recalls an era ending and resting with old-time friends.
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I. M. Wagginer
Music topic outlined at Tuesday Club meeting session
Prof. C. C. Retinson spoke on music at the Tuesday Club gathering hosted by Prof. and Mrs. C. M. Copeland on Morris Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ravin and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rardin attended.
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C. C. Retinson
C. M. Copeland
Morris Ave
D. A. Ravin
J.C. Rardin
Olive Farm Women Meet at Reedsville
Olive Farm Women's Club gathered at Mrs Harry Pickens home in Reedsville last week. New president Mrs Roy Hannum led the business session. Discussions covered meat canning methods and winter Eve ing recreation at home. Mrs CE Myers read on sulfa drugs used for airborne germ diseases. Hostess and daughters served refreshments to members including Mrs Hannum Mrs Myers Mrs W N Swain Mrs W M Cowdery Mrs Donald Myers and Mrs Warren Pickens. Several members were absent due to illness.
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Reedsville
Olive Farm Women’s Club
Harry Pickens
Roy Hannum
CE. Myers
Hannum
Myers
W. N. Swain
W. M. Cowdery
Donald Myers
Warren Pickens
Ilness
Jeff Martin Arrives in Chicago Seeking New Start
Jeff Martin steps off a smoky train into Chicago with $3000 in a money belt and dreams of a fresh start. He surveys a city of mixed wealth and decay, noting grand lakefront homes and grimy streets. He visits the Briggs House, attends a party at the Hendersons, and envisions building a similar elegant home if fortunes allow.
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Jeff Martin
Chicago
Tomake
Jett
Brigs House
Anwuia Uicz
Pawer
Briggs House
Baltimore
Lake Michigan
Jeff
Henderson
Mason City Youth Dies In Action
In Mason City a telegram from the War Department confirms Sgt. Homer Johnson killed in action December 27 in Belgium. He served in the 01st Airborne Division and had the Silver Star and Purple Heart, recently returning to duty after recoveries. The report underscores a wartime loss for the Johnson family and local community.
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Mason City
Fred Johnson
War Department
Homer
Duffy) Johnson
Belgium
Johnson
Donald Fogelsong
Frank Harris
Harris
Walter Lewis
U. S
Make
Hester Lewis
Charleston
Henry Winter
Mary Gillan
Gilbert Ment
Gallipolis
Adair.Liening
John Chattin
Chattin
Alice Batterson
Norman
Point Pleasant
Annabel Hudnell
New Haven
Mary Louise King
Marvin Barker
Ensign Marvin Barke
New York
Chester Adams
Missouri
Myrtle Cisko
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Paca
Geceted
Secretary Wallace
United States Senate
Hank” Wallace
PAC
Washington
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Russia
Hank Wallace
Hid
Peter Edson
the Public
Edward H. Reuter
Pomeroy
Ohio
Leda Sams
Apple Grove
WAR Today
Poet's Corner
Cated
Germany
Olive Farm
Ase Coson
Lake Front
Galbraith
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