German Prisoners Harvest Georgia Peanut Crop
Thousands of German prisoners of war are employed on South Georgia farms to harvest a record peanut crop estimated at 812,725,000 pounds. The Fourth Service Command oversees about 40,000 POWs in the U.S., with 4,850 in Georgia. Prisoners work under military police guards, earn 80 cents a day in canteen coupons, and lose privileges for poor performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
South Georgia
U. S
Moultrie
Fourth Service Command
Atlanta
P. W
United States
Uncle Sam
Georgia
Fort Benning
Columbus
Camp Gordon
Augusta
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Bainbridge
Valdosta
Albany
Ashburn
Americus
Reidsville
Perry
Dublin
Wayneboro
Statesboro
Wadley
Moody Field
Turner Field
Benning
Wheeler Ateeaon
Morgan Sr. Ex- Americus Man Dies in Los Angeles
Louis A. Morgan Jr. aged 47 formerly of Americus died in a Los Angeles hospital after several days illness from pneumonia. He was the son of L. A. Morgan who lives in Fort Meade Florida.
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Louis A. Morgan Jr
Americus
Los Angeles
Calif
Morgan
L. A. Morgan
Fort Meade
Fla
One Killed Seven Hurt In Train Crash Near Marietta
A Nashville to Atlanta passenger train derailed two miles north of Marietta on an uphill curve. Engineer L. L. Brown was killed and seven other crew members injured. Fire man J W Jones was seriously hurt, baggage master M H Gree son cut and bruised, and five mail clerks admitted to Marietta hospital. No passengers were reported injured. Eight cars derailed. cause under investigation.
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Atlanta
Nashville
Marietta
L. L. Brown
W. A. Swindell
J. W. Jones
Marietta Hospital
M. H. Greeson
Now Is the Time to Plant Winter Cover Crops Officials Say
Officials urge farmers to plant winter cover crops this season to protect soil and reduce erosion. They note peanuts have dominated recent acreage but expose soil to sun and rain, risking topsoil loss. planners urge soil conservation actions to improve next year’s yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation District
Reunion report places Kennedy and Rickerson in the Pacific
Ensign J B Kennedy and Eu gthe Rickerson of Oglethorpe recently staged a Macon county reunion somewhere in the Pacific, according to a letter received by Mrs Frances Martin Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kennedy
Eugthe Rickerson
Oglethorpe
Macon County
Pacific
Frances Martin Kennedy
Crop Planting For Grazing Urged By Local Farm Agent
County Agent E. G. Blackwell urges farmers to plant small grains and winter legumes for early temporary grazing. Prepare land in August, sow in late summer to early fall, fertilize, and top-dress with nitrate of soda to ensure a good stand for livestock feed through winter and early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Blackwell
Mr. Blackwell
Gas coupons to be changed nationwide
The OPA announced a uniform change in gasoline ration books for eastern motorists. New A-Gasoline books become valid November 9 with series A-13 replacing A-12. Three A-13 coupons cover four gallons each from November 9 to December 21, while monthly eight gallon quotas stay the same in six coupon sets.
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Washington
OPA
East Coast
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Davenport Steward
Atlanta Journal
J. C. Hodges
W. P. Bramblett
F. C. Bramblett
J. P. Bramblett
Wartrace, Tenn
J. A. S. Bailey
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Macen, Ga
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Marshall
USO
Arnall
TE Aan
United War Fund of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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