Navy relaxes enlistment standards for urgent war needs
The Navy announces relaxed physical requirements for new recruits including acceptance of varicose veins and corrected hernias. Hydrocele and nasal deformities may be treated after arrival at training stations, and IQ 75+, with 18 serviceable teeth, are acceptable. Rejected applicants urged to reapply. hospital treatment provided for defects with training resumed promptly.
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Christmas Candy Making Tips From Mrs Alexander
A family kitchen guide from Mrs Alexander George shares step by step candy recipes for holiday treats. Instructions cover divinity sea foam opera creams fruit fudge and more with notes on setting and cooling for gifts and storage. The piece blends practical tips with a wartime naval commentary from Edward L Meadows.
Alabama Farmers Back Defense Drive in War Effort
Alabama farmers join national effort to defend democracy by buying defense bonds and stamps, preparing crops, repairing machinery, and contributing to the Food For Freedom program. Many farm families curb nonessential purchases and focus on production for America and its allies.
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L. C. Brackeen
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Germany
Italy
Army
Navy
America
Civic groups offer aid to troops as patrolling continues
Local civic clubs and the Red Cross pledged services to Lt. Colonel George Hopkins in charge of guard troops. The Colonel said the gesture was very much appreciated and a Christmas program for troops is planned. G P Banaiza will allow free theatre admission with minimal tax. Troops patrol power units dams locks and bridges statewide. Headquarters are at Fort Stephen Decatur where some soldiers are billeted.
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Red Cross Chapter
George Hopkins
G. P. Banaiza
Princess Theatre
Hopkins
Fort.Stephen Decatur
What To Play Besides Postoffice
A roundup on postwar family and service member gifts. The article notes compact, portable games replacing bulky sets and highlights parlor escape games, war-inspired titles with rubber darts, and marble strategy games. It discusses learning ease, replay value, and the rise of locally invented ideas across homes and small towns.
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Michigan
Mississippi
U.S. Navy
Black woman first to be sworn into South Carolina bar
Cassandra E. Maxwell, a Black woman, recently passed her bar exam and was admitted to practice law in Columbia South Carolina. Attorneys said it marked the first time a Black woman had been sworn into the South Carolina bar in the state.
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Columbia
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Cassandra E. Maxwell
South Carolina
Limestone County Red Cross drive opens with $4000 goal
Underway in Athens Alabama on December 18 the Limestone County Red Cross quota is set at 4000 dollars. The campaign will start immediately with a plan to raise 2000 dollars in Athens and the remaining 2000 across the county.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Red Cross
Voice of the People on Pacific Ocean Reach and Navy Task
A reader extols patience and faith while outlining Pacific Ocean area comparisons and the vast scale facing the U S Navy in the war against Japan. The letter notes the Pacific dwarfs land area and emphasizes the long, drawn out effort needed to sweep the oceans of enemy ships and ensure Atlantic coast security.
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Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Steels
Earth Cove
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Antarctia
United States Navy
Japan
Atlantic
Arma
Athens State Guard quota raised amid call for volunteers
Athens Alabama December 18 the Athens company of the State Guard orders its enlisted personnel to reach a quota of 66 at once—in addition to the present 40. Volunteers should report to Capt. M. Kenemer or Lieut. Frank W. Prank. Local Armory headquarters. Dr Parran warns against tuberculosis and urges protection. Average ages show white enlistees 29 and mothers 20.
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