War Bond Appeal From A Soldier's View
A Decatur Daily letter from Frank L Swanner A S N 34587501 Co A 238 Engr C Bn AP0 230 care P M urges civilians to buy war bonds and stamps to fund the war. He stresses every private can be a leader and honors those lost, promising weapons guidance under officers. He signs as a friend and reflects on draft dodger notes and Chapter Forty-Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Frank L. Swanner
A.S.N
Co. A
Engr. C. Bn. A.P.O
Care P. M. Me
Red Cross
Charles Couch
Vereda Tropical Sparks Tense Rehearsal Among rival singers
Mallory Baker confronts Manuelita during a rehearsal as Carlos arrives with both singers. Mallory resents Manuelita’s charm and access to the music while Manuelita proclaims affection and claims the song, Vereda Tropical, will be learned from her copy. The scene ends with Mallory seething at the encounter.
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Mallory
Carlos
Manuelita
Sandy
Mallory Baker
Manuelata
Exquisite Dream of a Singer in Turbulent Rehearsals
Mallory navigates artistic vanity and personal tension in a Mexico set rehearsal. Manuelita dominates the scene while Carlos flirts and a looming threat from the Smiths casts a shadow. Richard Blythe questions Mallory as tensions rise toward a cliffhanger ending.
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Mallory
New York
Connecticut
Mexico
Elsa
Sandy
Manuelita
Johann
Wilhelm Schmidt
Richard Blythe
Carlos
Hollywood
Richard
Tacuba
Singer
Arlos
Senor
Senora Ramirez
Guadalajara
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
An advertisement extols Creomulsion for coughing and bronchial issues claiming fast relief and risk free buy back. It promotes beechwood creosote blend, non narcotic, and urges readers to seek rapid rest and sleep with proven results.
Truman committee flags wasted Pullman space and travel
Washington report on March 6 cites a Truman committee finding Pullman occupancy at 79.4 percent last September and widespread un-canceled reservations. It singles out corporations buying space as a hedge, government agencies reserving blocks, and a costly shift from mileage pay to a flat seven dollars a day plus transport costs.
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Washington
Pullman
Truman Committee
Pullman Company
War and Navy Departments
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
War Department
Repatriates On Way Home From Internment
The Gripsholm carried 711 North and South Americans home from Germany and occupied territories. Among them were several dozen 1917 AEF veterans who were interned after living long in Europe, some torn from families. They recalled 26 months in camps as they traveled in rain to begin a difficult homecoming. Another large group is due March 29.
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Wade Werner
Lisbon
Gripsholm
Atlantic
Germany
Europe
AEF
France
United States
River Locks Resume Operations After 1944 Shutdown
General Joe Wheeler Lock at Mile 2749 and Pickwick Lock at Mile 2067 on the Tennessee River resumed operations on March 4, 1944. Notice to all concerned from District Engineer H. F. E. Pannabaker, Maj. Corps of Engineers.
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Joe Wheeler
Pickwick Locks
Pickwick Lock
Tennessee River
H. F E. Pannabaker
Corps of Engineers
Guntersville Lock to Resume Operations at 1 AM
Navigation notice informs all interests that Guntersville Lock on Tennessee River Mile 3490 will resume operation about 1 00 a m. The District Engineer signed the notice, HE Pannabaker executive assistant.
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Guntersville Lock
Tennessee River
HE. Pannabaker
Corps of Engineers
Navigation notice for Danville bridge open to passage
Navigators may now pass the temporary Danville bridge after the hazardous steel truss was removed and loaded on a barge below the left bank. The channel remains 125 feet wide pending removal of fenders and piled timber. the permanent lift span will operate 24 hours daily starting March 4, 1944. River traffic should proceed with caution.
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Railroad Bridge
Danville
Tennessee
Ballot count probe set in third district election
Houston county grand jury will examine 75 to 100 witnesses starting tomorrow in an inquiry into irregularities in the recent third congressional district special primary. Solicitor Keener Baxley cited Gessner T. McCorvey of Mobile, urging an investigation, as part of the probe. McCorvey condemned election irregularities in a Feb. 17 statement while nominating Naval Lt. George W. Andrews of Union Springs for the March 14 special election. The Henry county grand jury will join the investigation when it convenes March 20. The 20th judicial circuit covers Houston and Henry counties, with Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Lee, Macon and Russell counties in the district.
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Dothan
Ala
Houston County Grand Jury
Keener Baxley
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
State
Democratic Executive Committee
D. C Halstead. McCorvey
Naval
George W. Andrews
Union Springs
Fép
Houston County
Pearl Harbor
J. Hubert Farmer
Henry B. Steagall
Baxley
Henry County
Grand Jury
20Th Judicial Circuit
Halstead
Houston
Henry Counties
Counties
Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Lee, Macon
Russell
Proceed with caution near the bridge in progress
Caution is urged for those near the bridge as multiple activities proceed in the area. E. Pannabaker notes ongoing work and safety considerations for nearby pedestrians and motorists.
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England
Hillsboro
Decatur Daily
Mac Fhorter
iKee
McWhorter
Decatur
Rev. Howell
Morgan County
James T. Bales
New
Anne Basa
Wavy
Universal Camera Corp
By James Marlow
and George Zielke
Senate Special Investigators
National War Program
Idillehay’s
KEE
Highwadl VE Grange
Old Man River
Ceed
E. Pannabaker
Tey Ol A
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
WPB
OPA
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