OWI critic seized upon by Bridges over press role in war news
A column disputes Davis of the Office of War Information accusing press of bias while praising American papers for full war news. Senator Bridges contends Davis targets Washington reporters to hide administration faults. The piece argues OWI mismanaged Pearl Harbor coverage and calls for a broader inquiry. Also features tea’s rise in postwar culture and Hoover on juvenile delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer Davis
Office of War Information
Washington
America
Pearl Harbor
OWI
Bridges
New Hampshire
Davis
OPA
J. E. Jones
U.S
MacArthur
New Guinea
Eichelberger
Buna
England
Russia
Ernie Pyle
Australia
United Press
U. S
Saturday Evening Post
Cairo
Middle East
Henry McLemore
British Isles
Mississippi
United Nations
J. Edgar Hoover
Mr. Hoover
California
Skelly P. Survives Lake Gogebic Storm But Loses Pants
A Bessemer fisherman known as Skelly P. braved a sudden fog and gale on Lake Gogebic to catch wall-eyed fish. He navigated toward shore but a giant wave capsized his boat, leaving him unharmed yet without his trousers. A local pop king lent him pants to cover up, while spectators joked about a new zoot suit. The bizarre incident drew amused eyewitness reports and chatter about aging and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic Range
Bessemer
Skelly” P
Lake Gogebic
Skelly
Mariner
Skipper Skelly
Fires Five Years Ago Shuts Frontal Mine
The Herald recalls a 1988 event noting the Republic Steel Corp closed the frontal mine Saturday night due to slack steel industry conditions. It also lists local residents and visitors from Bessemer Ironwood and nearby communities with various births, travels, and social notes across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Steel Corp
Betty Bates
Esther Ahola
Margaret Milan
Superior State Teachers College
Bessemer
Seve Relich
Ironwood
Walter Roberts
Pittsburgh
Leo Maccani
Chicago
Detroit
Mary Mautino
University of Michigan
George Ferrari
Springfield
Missouri
Ingrid Ahola
Bessemer Business Women's Club
Jezek
Lake Gogebic
Rationing at a Glance Michigan Stamp and Fuel Dates
Meats Cheese Butter Fats Canned Fish stamps J K L M N expire June 30. Coffee Stamp 24 for 1 lb through June 30. Sugar Stamp 13 five pounds through August 165. Stamps 15 16 five pounds canning sugar. Gasoline No 6 coupons expired July 21. Tires vehicle inspections due dates. Fuel Coupon 5 11 gallons until Sept 30. Renewal forms mailed to users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
War Bond Save Plan Encourages Higher Payday Contributions
Citizens are urged to compute how much beyond 16 percent of family income can be directed to War Bonds each payday. The directive stresses planning and emphasizes individual calculation to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Sundby
Menominee
Bessemer Tigers
Joe Maccani
Paul Becker
Joe Bryant
John Donich
Emil Schaefer
Teofil Wozniak
John Eualbio
Louis Michelli
Alex Galfer
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Bessemer Herald
Herald Publishive Company
B. Mary St
Bessemer, Michigan
Maurice R. Burt
Bad Boys
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Joint Committee
Byrd
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Pick & Axe
SERIO
Stranger Than Fiction
Revene Ce
Love
Teshington, D. C
Cever Ateps
Caroline Anderson
Queen of American Legion
Business Men's Association
Ursula Melanson
Elaine Novascone
Margaret Bottichio
Marguerite Chisholm
Anna Salmi
Mary Ann Fesnick
Benita Wysoski
Ardelle Church
Ted Kelly
Watersmeet
Campellsburg
New Brunwsick
Can
Emil Kelto
Agnes Pazdernik
Marquette
Northern Late Teachers College
Peter Petranek
Baraga Parochial High School
F. Petranek
Anton Mazanec
George Mazanec
Antigo
Milwaukee
Dennis O'Leary
R. J. Mullen
Charles Latz
John Sartoris
Duluth
Jack Dempsey
Max Baer
Madeline Lucas
Thomas Kutrovec
Michael Czajkowski
Rose Czajkowski
Bessemer Township
Rummage
Williams
E. Hickey
James Ford
Waino Maki
John Springhetti
Louis Vomastek
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ashland
Mary Davis
William Hansen
Billie
Chillicothe
Ohio
Melvin Goldman
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Clara
Effie Morse
Lewis Institute
Irene Buchanen
Caesar Scavarda
LaPere
Louise Hansen
Sigurd Hansen
C.H. Hansen
Louise
Oberlin, Ohio
Josephine Dobinski
Lillian Johnson
Leena
Ragna Bradley
Anna Jezek
Bessie Mazanec
Louise Nelson
Josephine Supercynski
Mabel
Ebba Brown
Victor Carli
Joe Jezek
M. Vaselak
Fred Massie
M.A.C
Lansing
Ebbit
Myrtle Pascoe
Northern Normal
S. J. Williams
Saurday
P. Hallen
Marinette
Wrs
Joe Halama
Lead and
Case Streets
Chas. Bernald
John Green
Gogebic & Iron Countiies Railway and Light Co
Bessemer Light Co
John Crowley
John Holland
Wilbus Osborn
Mesaba Range
Jennie McMinn
John Benscoe
Paul Gerardt
J. B. Butler
Stearns
Stearns Salt “. Lumber Co
Fred Becker
Alderman Becker
Dominick Bertini
Tilden
Young Becker
D. P. Green
Andrew Drolson
Lake Superior
Black River
B’s
Pelats
Hibdion
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