After 50 Years Coxey Delivers Capitol Address
Jacob Sechler Coxey, now 90, spoke from the Capitol steps for about 30 minutes in Washington. He criticized the American financial system, saying banks collect interest on loans and calling the system a cycle from rags to rags every seven to 10 years. He received permission from Vice President Wallace and Speaker Rayburn to address the public.
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Washington
Jacob Sechler
Coxey
Capitol Steps
Capitol
Wallace
Rayburn
Air Medal Winner Retired at Age 16
Sgt. Desales A. Glover of Pittsburgh, a Liberator gunner recently awarded the Air Medal, is being retired from the U S Army Air Forces at age 16 after completing six missions including one to Berlin. He was grounded after it was found he was underage, and officials said he will likely be sent home honored.
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Britain
Desales A. Glover
Pittsburgh
United States Army Air Force
Monay
Berlin
New Car Stockpile Drops to 47000 Under Rationing
The nation’s stock of new passenger automobiles shrank from about 532000 at rationing start to 47000. The OPA said tighter limits are needed until production improves and emphasized keeping some cars for police and medical services.
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Washington
OPA
Appointment of Administrator for George W Herchenbriter Estate
Wig Jeeters signed was appointed April 0 1944 as Administrator of the estate of George W Herchenbriter late of Linn County Town deceased. Those indebted must pay immediately and creditors must file claims in the Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk's office. Harry C Berchenbriter is the Administrator. J M Tallman is attorney.
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Linn County
Wig Jeeters
George W. Herchenbriter
Iowa
District Court
Harry C. Berchenbriter
J M. Tallman
Summer War Effort Carrier Salesmen
Young readers can aid the war effort by becoming newspaper carrier salesmen. Earn money with a few hours weekly, gain business training, and run your own route while meeting people, building savings, and enjoying benefits tied to wartime service. Contact the Circulation Department for full details.
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Uncle Sam
Radio Comedian Horizontal Clues Solve Crossword Grid
A themed crossword puzzle fills with humor as radio comedian clues span horizontal and vertical entries. Entries include terms for clues such as foot abbr crimson silkworm and other common crossword answers.
Young pilot hopeful after false enlistment
A teen named Glover enlisted in the army on October 14, 1942, by lying about his age and served as a pilot-in-training. He expressed a desire to rejoin and pursue pilot training once he is old enough.
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Glover
Army
Adam
Stubborn human flaws and ancient sins in verse
The poem laments human stubbornness and self centeredness, tracing Adamic faults across society and noting old sins. It references how group power leads to quarrels and discontent, then abruptly notes ammonia’s origin named for the Egyptian god Ammon-Ra.
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Penna
Andre
Adam
God
Ammonia
Libya
Ammon-Ra
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