Pace Highly Commended for Meat Shortage Report
Rep. Stephen Pace of Georgia and a special house committee are praised for a thorough report on the meat shortage. The document details causes including increased civilian demand, black market activity, and weak enforcement, and urges priority on production, licensing slaughterers, and unified food-program oversight under one head.
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Washington
Stephen Pace
Georgia
House
Clinton P. Anderson
New Mexico
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Pace
OPA
Rep. Pace
War Food Administration
Special Committee
Truman
Hines
Robert Cochran Ellis Dies Aged Banker and Legislator
Robert Cochran Ellis, noted Americus banker and farmer, died Tuesday at Americus hospital after a long illness. A former member of both houses of the Georgia legislature, he was father of the Georgia health law bearing his name.
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Robert Cochran Ellis
Americus
Americus Hospital
Ellis
Georgia
Berlin Falls as Largest City Conquered in History
Associated Press recount notes Berlin as the largest city conquered in millennia of conflict. The 12 day siege, 4.3 million prewar population, and 341 square miles of Brandenburg plains marked the fall, with Moscow Leningrad and London resisting and Soviet forces entering on April 21 after Stalingrad.
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Richard A. O’regan
Associated Press
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Germany
Brandenburg Plains
Europe
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Moscow
Leningrad
London
Stalingrad
Soviet Union
Caucasus
Red Army
End of War Timeline from Europe Surrender to V E Day
Chronology of events leading to Europe’s end of war. Germany signed unconditional surrender at Reims. A cease fire to U S Third Army followed. Churchill and Truman proclaimed V E Day. All hostilities halted on western and eastern fronts.
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Associated Press
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Reims
U.S. Third Army
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EWT
Churchill
Truman
War Toll For U S Army Reaches 732270 Casualties
Washington reports up to April 1 the U S Army suffered 732270 casualties in World War II campaigns. Among them 139498 were dead, 467408 wounded, and 72374 missing. The total covers Mediterranean, North Africa, European, Middle East, and Caribbean operations. Prisoner figures are not included.
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U. S. Army
War Department
Mediterranean
North Africa
Middle East
Caribbean
Department
Filipino Kills Estranged Wife and Georgia Soldier
Salinas California reports 33 year old Filipino Art Larna killed his estranged wife Helen 23 and Pvt H F Tindall 21 of Brunswick Georgia then killed himself. Coroner J A Cornet of Monterey County said Larna left a note claiming he invaded the Army post and got kicked out.
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Salinas
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Helen
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H. F. Tindall
Brunswick
J. A. Cornet
Monterey County
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Larna
Thas
Fame Through Labor and Service, Landor Quote
A reflection on fame as a reward earned by serving others, arguing true recognition arises from selfless labor rather than personal aggrandizement. The quote attributes enduring value to diligent work for the benefit of others.
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Walter Savage Landor
Ration calendar updates for foods and fuels issued
The article outlines revised ration validity for processed foods, meats and fats, and sugar with stamps and coupons. It notes new sugar limits, extended validity for Stamp No. 36, and guidance for car owners to include license numbers on coupons. It also mentions millage records for supplemental gasoline and broader sugar scarcity affecting home canning.
State Reporter to Feature Georgia Peach Industry History
Ft Valley April 30 The Georgia State Reporter will publish a full section on the Georgia peach industry centering on Ft Valley highlighting its history progress and future Written by Paul Stevenson former Atlanta Journal and Constitution reporter the June issue will include photographs and a factual account of growers struggles and triumphs The Fort Valley story traces back to state figures Joe Davidson and Emmett Houser who helped create Peach County with Ft Wadley as county seat. Charles P Willis 75 longtime Ft Benning bank manager dies after short illness in Columbus Georgia.
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Ft. Valley
Georgia State Reporter
Georgia
Peach County
Paul Stevenson
Atlanta Journal, Constitution
State Reporter
Fort Valley
Joe Davidson
Emmett Houser
Ft. Wadley
Mrs Moore Defends Women For Freakish Spring Head Pieces
In Montezuma Georgia Mrs Moore laments women’s spring headwear while soldiers return from France noting fashion chaos and frugal improvisation. The piece contrasts wartime outfits with civilian Easter parade styles and hints at postwar social pressures. It highlights mothers, nurses, and young girls repurposing clothing and hats with inventive details.
Adam and Fallen Man Lesson Sermon Read Worldwide
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for next Sunday centers on Adam and fallen man. The Golden Text from Romans 9 8 and I Corinthians 15 22 frame the theme. The Science and Health passage by Mary Baker Eddy discusses man as the true image of God and the lifting of mortals above error.
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Churches of Christ Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ Jesus
Tire output may be doubled by June
Washington May 8 Production of civilian tires should double after June 1 a WPB official disclosed Tuesday The prediction was based on a V E Day eve cutback in the Army military tire program Harold G Boeschenstein WPB deputy vice chairman in charge of operations told the Senate War Investigating Committee WPB was informed of the Army cutback only last night We were saved by the bell he said WPB now estimates that there will be enough carbon black on hand by June 1 to permit capacity production in the rubber industry Miss Frances Haley secretary of the Georgia Press Association was reported improving yesterday at St Joseph hospital Atlanta where she was carried Saturday after becoming seriously ill
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Washington
WPB
Harold G. Boeschenstein
Senate War Investigating Committee
Bell
Frances Haley
Georgia Press Association
St. Joseph Hospital
Atlanta
Housing Factory Opens in Ellaville to Employ 350
Ellaville announces a new Georgia Consolidated Contracting Company plant employing 350 workers to build pre fabricated houses for overseas shipment. Production may begin May 10 with a five to six day work week and a daily payroll around 4000 dollars. Two rail sidetracks enable unloading and loading, first month houses sent to England.
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Ellaville
Georgia Consolidated Contracting Company
R. C. Brooks
John Neely
Manchester
Brooks
England
A. L. Larson
Atlanta
Duke
What Have You That Could Be Spared To Others in Need
The Taylor county call for clothing donations asks residents to spare any apparel for those in harsh climates. From overcoats to light garments, items will aid people abroad who lack essentials. Even a small donation helps, continuing wartime solidarity by helping those who cannot assist themselves.
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Taylor County
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