War Era Musings and Labor Strife Echoes Across Nation
The column revisits wartime economics and postwar hopes while detailing friction between John L. Lewis, the War Labor Board, and Ickes. It notes tax policy, potential future taxes, and shifts in industrial demand as the country eyes a transition from war production to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Uncle Sam
Washington
John L. Lewis
Ickes
Lewis
War Labor Board
Morse
WLB
Abe Fortays
Board
Messrs. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
FDR
Congress
Ickes- Lewis
White House
Detroit Riots Blame Misfired on Southern Influence
A Michigan governor representative said migration from the South and other regions did not cause Detroit race clashes. The report notes that efforts to tie riots to Southern workers fail, with emphasis on population movement not being a factor and that sensational claims surface after any racial incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Beaumont
Texas
Proximate Violence in the Equality Belt Sparks Outcry
The piece notes three million Negroes nationwide and ten million in the South. It states mobs killed more Negroes in two days in the Equality Belt than in a decade in the South, urging Mrs. Roosevelt to stay closer to Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Equality Belt
Roosevelt
Detroit
Dependents Aid Hire Due to Rising Living Costs
The War Department plans a compromise to boost military dependent allowances. A Lodge bill seeks a 15 percent increase, while War Department Chair Johnson calls for delaying action pending further analysis. Secretary Stimson notes rising costs justify favorable consideration for some dependent categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Congress
Senate
M. G. White
Senator Lodge
R.-Mass
Johson
D.-Cole
Stimson
Blood Pressure Mystery Revisited by Dr Clendening
Dr Clendening reviews why blood pressure remains not fully understood. He cites insurance data and studies showing high systolic pressure over age ranges, with 150 as a rough upper normal limit. He summarizes that many patients over 40 exhibit elevated readings, challenging simple normal ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stimson Warns Lodge Bill Boosts Dependents Allowances
Stimson notes the Lodge proposal would raise government contributions for all dependents by 15 percent. He questions the blanket rise for married soldiers with children and cites current payments of 50 dollars monthly for a wife plus child supplements. He warns the annual cost could top 215 million dollars and suggests considering increases to both soldier and officer allowances. Johnson expects rapid committee approval with little pushback in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Army
Johnson
Congress
Limestone County court handles record June docket
Athens Alabama June 28 the Limestone County municipal court has the largest June tally in its history with over sixty cases processed. Most cases come from the state highway patrol and involve speeding violations as the OPA begins revoking gasoline rationing books for repeat offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Municipal Court
Limestone County
State Highway Patrol
OPA
Two Athens Homes Sold In Week High Prices Mentioned
Two Athens houses were sold in the past week. The Dr. G. H. Teasley residence sold to Mrs. Frank Huber of Hays Mill for 7500 dollars, and the Ben Garrett home sold to E. D. Wilson of Atlanta for 8300 dollars. Farm land sales remain strong despite the mood.
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Athens
Ala
G. H. Teasley
Frank Huber
Hays Mill
Ben Garrett
E. D. Wilson
Atlanta
The Stars and Stripes Forever morale humor sketch
A humor piece extols laughter as a Fifth Freedom to support war morale. It features dialogue about chicken versus rabbit jokes and a quip about a mourner at a funeral, reflecting wartime spirit and light relief amid tough months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
America
Summer Breezes and Witty Bits in Local Jotting
A fragmentary column offers satirical one liners on relationships and aging. It contrasts beliefs about women with phrases about musical theater, hints at marital dynamics, and notes a Decatur persona remarking on a wife’s nerves.
Walter Winchell On Broadway Trade Mark Registered
Notes from a 1944 culture column mix of theatre reviews radio gossip and satire. It praises revival shows and stars like Joey Faye Lewis Char les Sara Lee Harris Bing Crosby and others while lampooning clichés and wartime sentiment. It mentions Stars on Ice Stage Door Canteen and The Youngest Profession and relays brief social commentary from The Wireless and The Magazines sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Feer
Joey Faye
Lewis Charles
Sara Lee Harris
Risgay
Oklahoma
N. Y
Jean Roberts
Bing Crosby
Front Pages Rally Against Detroit Scandal and War Victory Spin
Newspapers rail at Detroit disgrace and call out Kluxers and Gerald L. K. Smith allies as bold voices claim Hitler victory. Dress rehearsals cited with 20 killed while coverage is ostriching. Washington correspondents defend sleazy reportage sparks, Elmer Davis remark provokes fury.
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Detroit
Hitler
Gerald L. K. Smith
FDR
Lewis
Washington
Elmer Davis
Capitol Hill
Garet Garrett
Mercury
Mr. Garrett
Quotations on Courtship and Life from 19th Century Voices
A collage of wry maxims and witticisms attributed to authors such as Olin Miller Jay Russell Ransome Sherman H Klurfeld and A Lang. The quips touch on marriage courtship aging pride and the role of statistics with a mix of humor critique and sharp observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Miller
Jay Russell
Anon
Ransome Sherman
H. Klurfeld
Mussolini
R. Crowley
A. Lang
B. Darwin
R. B. San
W. Chellwyn
United Mine Workers
Gadsden Flyers Dominate Alabama Miniature Air Carnival
In Birmingham two Gadsden model plane enthusiasts won top honors at Alabama's second annual miniature air carnival before about 30,000 spectators. C. T. Walthour set a record for long distance with a four and a half minute flight, and Z. E. Wright followed with a 3 minute 55 second rubber powered model flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Gadsden
Alabama
C. T. Walthour
Z. £. Wright
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King Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Vane National Js Lemanp
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By Logan Clendening, M. D
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Decatur Man
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Bob Trout
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Eric Severeid
Decatur Butcher
Schickelgruber
Pierre van Paassen
Benito
Adolf
Duce
Saki
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Decatur Transit
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