Tobacco price fight stalls Georgia warehouses
Georgia tobacco warehousemen announced they will keep firms closed until a ceiling for untied leaf is set. Rep. S Gibson said he will travel to Washington to press for higher ceilings. Georgia Florida growers urged 41 cents untied and 45 cents tied leaf, opposing the OPA 39 cent untied and 43 1/2 tied ceilings. Sales would start five days after revised ceilings are announced.
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Tied Tobacco in Conferences With OPA in Washington
The report notes ongoing ties between tobacco interests and the Office of Price Administration in Washington this spring. It suggests adding one hot dish in summer menus to contrast with cooler items. It mentions Mexico's first navy as a small flotilla of armed rowboats.
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Deborah and Barak Triumph in Judge Deborahs Song
The lesson recounts Israel under Jabin of Canaan, Sisera with 900 iron chariots, and the prophetess Deborah who guides Barak. A storm aids their victory at Kishon, Sisera flees to Jael who kills him, and the Judges 5 tribute song ends with praise to the Lord.
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Furlough Gas Allowance Expanded for Army Recruits
The Office of Price Administration announced a rule allowing service members to receive one gallon of gas per day of furlough from three to 30 days, increasing the limit from five gallons per furlough. No rations for leaves under three days as advised by the Army and Navy.
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Cottonseed Price Support Extended to 1944 Crop
The War Food Administration said the 1943 crop minimum support price for cottonseed will cover the 1944 crop. The price is $55 per ton f.o.b. shipping point in Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico and $56 per ton f.o.b. shipping points in other states. Existing CPA ceiling prices on cotton seed products remain unchanged.
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Evangelist Lacour Preaches Salvation at Decatur Methodist
Rev E A Lacour led a Decatur Central Methodist meeting on repentance and moral reform urging Christians to live godly lives. He urged sinners to repent and trust Christ while stressing sacrifice and patient witness as essential to saving the lost. a large attentive audience listened closely.
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New Crises Anticipated By Allied Officials
American officials expect further political military crises as the Axis faces a final defeat. The attempted assassination of Hitler and Tojo's resignation are viewed as signs the Axis is nearing collapse, with Washington warning the next months will be long and bloody for Allied forces. Berlin papers reported calm after the Hitler speech and the public’s resigned reaction to the coup attempt.
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Turkish shipping orders halt Black Sea navigation
A German controlled Vichy radio report claimed all Turkish ships were ordered into Turkish harbors and all Black Sea navigation suspended, but there was no independent confirmation. The piece also notes corn as a dish option.
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Uhl Urges Reading of Casualty Lists at Georgia Press Meeting
Atlanta July 21 A Major General urged a close reading of casualty lists to curb black market buying and racial discord. Frederick E. Uhl warned that the black market and racial tensions threaten war efficiency and urged editors to promote censorship, unity, and proactive community action to speed victory.
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The War Today Excerpt By Dewitt Mackenzie
In this excerpt analysis, Mackenzie traces early morale shifts as Soviet combat power grows and German reserves wane. He notes Hitler’s refusal to abandon ambitious plans, despite generals’ advice, and describes months of costly sacrifices to hold lines. The discussion frames a turning point in the war landscape.
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Desperate fight to defend the Fatherland sparks officer revolt
Tensions rise as officers attempt to remove a leader seen as dragging the Fatherland toward ruin. The description frames a crisis where elites struggle to control a dire political turn within the nation's core institutions.
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Fatherland
Dandelion Greens Cooked Like Spinach With Egg Garnish
The reader is advised to cook young tender dandelion greens as spinach and serve with a garnish of hard cooked eggs. The note adds a historical aside that salmon was called salmo by Romans from a Latin root meaning to leap.
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