A Thought for Today and Georgia Tax Talk
A devotional excerpt from First Corinthians contrasts victory over death with steadfast service to the Lord. The column then lampoons Governor Arnall on the Georgia poll tax, praising statesmanship and noting mortgage payoffs in Morgan Limestone Cullman and Lawrence counties while questioning remaining debt burdens.
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ST. Paul
God
Jesus Christ
Arnall
Georgia
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Lawrence
Letters warn of pollution and war effort in Alabama
Robert E. Starr of the Alabama Wildlife Federation argues that pollution of Alabama streams must be halted and stresses wartime duty and national finance. The piece discusses state debt, postwar plans, and political caution about predicting presidential election outcomes amid landmark voting.
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Robert E. Starr
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Alabama Journal
Alabama
Roosevelt Message Aims at Defeating Germany and Japan
The note to Winston Churchill states that the first objective is the defeat of Germany and the second is the defeat of Japan, with a copy sent to Joseph Stalin. The wording reflects a prioritized Allied war aim during World War II.
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Roosevelt
Winston
Germany
Japan
Josef Stalin
Advice Wasted as Smokers Seen Fueled Scarcity
The Birmingham Post urges smokers to stop hoarding cigars and cigarettes, noting that buying ahead worsens shortages. It argues hoarding turns scarcity into famine and only a change in behavior will restore supplies to shelves and counters.
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Birmingham Post
Post
the Post
Criticism of Allies Stirring Congress in 1944 Debate
The 1944 essay argues Congress mishandled debate over Allied conscription and British and Commonwealth policies. It contrasts UK and dominions draft rules with American norms, noting India and Australia roles, home defense limits, and the need for frank discussion of allied military realities.
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Washington
Congress
Pennsylvania
Gavin
Canada
Johnson
Germany
McCormack
British Isles
Australia
Union of South Africa
India
India Volunteer Army
Italy
Greece
Burma Front
Middle East
North Africa
New Zealand
New Guinea
Egypt
Syria
Yugoslavia
Malaya
King
Libya
United Kingdom
Armed Services
South Africa
Singapore
Philippines
Dies Committee Faces Fallout Over 250 Filing Case Archives
Westbrook Pegler reports that the Dies committee will dissolve soon and the vast files of un-American activities may be handed to the FBI or other agencies. The piece notes internal clashes, anti-Nazi and anti-communist politics, and the rise of public scrutiny as Congress wrestles with the legacy of the hearings and the fate of its records.
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New York
Dies Committee
Roosevelt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State Department
Army
Hitler
Dies
New Deal
Martin Dies
Congress
Washington
Paris
Honduras
Communist Party
Europe
Robert Stripling
Pearl Harbor
No endocrine cure for gray hair insists experts say
The letter-wit columnist argues no hormone, drug, device, or therapy can restore hair to its original color. He cites a guide on skin and hair, dismisses treatment claims, and advises that even if reversal were possible it would not win friends. He notes popular myths, teases Hollywood, and ends with an asthma climate question.
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Ponce de Leon
Spain
Europe
Florida
Santa Claus
Monty
Hollywood
Robert Jon Wooley
Monty Wooley
Baptist Denominations in the United States Count at 21
The report notes there are 21 distinct Baptist denominations active in the United States. The figure highlights diversity within the denomination landscape and reflects historical splits and alt groups shaping American religious life.
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United States
Walter Winchell notes of an innocent bystander
Walter Winchell surveys postwar radio and film offerings from the era. Reviews praise Dear Ruth and Little Women on stage while cinema highlights Winged Victory National Velvet and Hollywood Canteen. The column covers radio surveys, critics, and industry gossip with names and titles from Broadway and Hollywood.
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Ruth
H. Barnes’ Herald
Chalf
Broadway
City Center
Fiorello
America
Hollywood Canteen
National Velvet
Mickey Rooney
Boris Karloff
H’wood
Rosa Stradner
Decatur Letter Recalls W. C. Handy's Decatur Ties
L. P. Loosier reports meeting W. C. Handy the famed composer known as The Father Of The Blues. Handy spoke warmly of Decatur Florence Huntsville and old local figures and expressed condolences for W. R. Shelton and others connected with the Decatur Daily.
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Decatur
Ala
Barrett Shelton
Decatur Daily
W. C. Handy
St. Louis
Beale St
Memphis
Florence
Huntsville
W. R. Shelton
Borden
Old Cornice Roofing Co
E. S. Echols
R. G. Cortney
Bluett Wallace
Fredrick Douglas
Booker T., Washington
Dr. Carver
L. P. Loosier
Second Hague Peace Conference of 1907
Ambitious pre World War I effort to create international cooperative machinery to prevent war. Called by Czar Nicholas II at Roosevelt's suggestion to advance peace through formal international organization.
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Nicholas II
Russia
Theodore Roosevelt
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2Nd Ave
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