No Indispensable Man Says Draft Regulation Push
The President argues few under 26 are essential for industry but notes the only indispensable man died 2,000 years ago. The Daily praises the Truk rescue of an American airman as a heroic war feat. Alabama candidates for high office face no opposition in May, and lawmakers may be unopposed. The piece suggests using depth charges on the Nazis in Cassino, noting the concussion kills within a prescribed area.
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Truk Harbor
Daily
Cassino
Pegler Takes Vacation After Eleanor Roosevelts Abroad
A witty note that Pegler, like Mrs. Roosevelt, takes a break from his column while Eleanor Roosevelts travels abroad, implying he waited for her to be away before resting from his typewriter.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Westbrook Pegler
Peg
Eleanor
Anthem disturbance lands man in jail in Birmingham
A Birmingham resident caused a disturbance during the National Anthem at the city auditorium before a wrestling program. He was fined $100 and sentenced to six months in jail. TheAge Herald notes Jefferson County lags in its Red Cross appeal, contrasting with Morgan County.
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Birmingham
Age Herald
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Daily
County
Morgan
FDR appeal to Finns Punches War Gap
The piece notes FDR's plea to the Finnish people to exit the war with Nazis and hopes it persuades Finns to change course. It also reports Chairman Doughton reassuring taxpayers about proposed tax simplifications, stating levies will be about the same as this year and few will be affected.
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Finland
Doughton
Alabama Senators Stand With TVA Against McKellar
A Alabama editorial rails against Senator McKellar’s TVA amendments, praising Bankhead and Hill for unyielding support of the Tennessee Valley Authority. It argues TVA benefits seven states, warns against political tinkering, and links opposition to Lilienthal. It lauds Alabama leaders and predicts broader Southern unity.
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Crump
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee Valley Authority
Memphis
TVA
Tennessee
Congress
Daily
Alabama
Senate
Bankhead
Hill
McKellar
Dave Lilienthal
Patton to lead largest command yet in World War II
Washington reports Lt Gen George S Patton Jr is slated to command his biggest force to date as critics doubt his past Sicily slapping incident but concede his combat leadership is essential. Meanwhile the War Food Administration may push to restore spare ration stamps for hamburger and low grade beef as slaughter ramps up in the next six months.
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Washington
George S. Patton Jr
Sicily
War Food Administration
OPA
WFA
Boosting the infantry: Army to use combat correspondents
Combat correspondents, similar to Marine practice, will be assigned to the Army to boost infantry coverage. High ranking Army officers say the war underscored the infantry as the indispensable combat arm and that foot soldiers have not received adequate attention.
Two-pilot fighters emerge as range solution
The growing range of American fighter planes prompts discussion of two-pilot fighters to extend endurance. While this could reduce pilot fatigue, such aircraft would require new designs or major redesigns and are unlikely to appear soon for bomber escort duties.
Finland aims to gain terms amid stalled peace talks
Finland's negotiators face a fixed peace with Russia and seek any easing of terms. Tax talks by at least two Treasury officials scheduled to occur have been canceled by Secretary Morgenthau's orders. No further revenue requests will be made this year as Morgenthau hopes to bury postwar unpleasanthood from the late Congress.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Henry-The-Morg
Congress
Senator Butler Seeks Latin Backing Excerpts for Speech
Nebraska Republican Senator Butler collects letters from South American supporters cited against boondoggling charges in U S projects in Latin America He plans to read excerpts to the Senate to back his accusations and arguments.
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Butler
R. Neb
U. S
Latin America
Senate
Political Calendar Details Delegates to Conventions
March 24 lists Louisiana state convention naming 13 Republican National Convention delegates and Maine state convention naming 10 Democratic National Convention delegates. March 25 records Arizona Democratic Committee selecting 10 delegates. Minnesota district convention names 18 Republican delegates with seven at large delegates to be chosen at the April 1 state convention.
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Louisiana
Maine
Arizona
Democratic Committee
Minnesota
Morgan County Pines
Mr and Mrs Gill Draper announce the birth of a daughter born March 17. John Henry Maze is healing after an arm injury from a horse incident. Mr and Mrs Eliotte McCutcheon and children visited with Mrs Day. Mr McCutcheon leaves for the Army on the 29th. Mrs J W Lynn and others spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Russell Peck. Peggy Sue Thompson was taken to Dr Brindley for treatment. G W Peck had a heart attack Monday and remains weak. Gorden West went to town for treatment. Several are planting gardens and potatoes as the ground dries.
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Gill Draper
John Henry Maze
Eliotte McCutcheon
W. W. Day
McCutcheon
Army
J. W. Lynn
James Lynn
Jimmie
Marvin Ralph
Russell Peck
M. G. Peck
Jack Thompson
Peggy Sue
Brindley
G. W. Peck
Gorden West
Town Mondey
Water buffaloes in wild state mainly in India
The water buffalo exists in a truly wild state only in India, though it is known in parts of Europe and Africa.
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India
Europe
Africa
Alabama Gratitude Expressed by People
The people of Alabama express lasting gratitude for actions, support, and community efforts. Citizens acknowledge contributions across communities, highlighting solidarity and ongoing appreciation in a united state effort.
Relaxing Tension Through Practice
The article reviews Dr. Edmund Jacobson’s physiological relaxation method and urges deliberate daily practice to reduce muscular tension. It outlines steps to relax specific muscle groups from arms and legs to torso and face, noting fears ease with relaxation and that naps can improve nighttime sleep. It also contrasts European and American stress levels and recommends daytime relaxation for better health and sleep.
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Jacobson
Lenten Reducing Diet by Dr Clendening
Diet plan outlines a Sunday and Monday menu in a strict Lenten reducing diet by Dr Clendening. Meals include roast lamb, cauliflower, fruit, black bean soup and skimmed milk with no cream or sugar. Eggs and toast appear with specific portion guidance and no butter.
Office Cat by Junius Readies a $5 Rant to Stamp a Flivver
A Brushville post office patron leaves a note for the mailman offering a $5 check to obtain a stamp. The aim is to secure a permit from the ration board to have the car inspected and buy a new tire, enabling the vehicle to travel to pay withholding tax.
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Brushville Post Office
RFD
Ration Board
Witty Snippets and Quick Quips From a Column Box
A collage of humorous vignettes and one liners. A colonel mocks troop hierarchy while a judge and a young man trade name change jokes. A naval surgeon joke and a gag about gas circulate amid quips on driving licenses and bus rides.
Broadway Ballad and War Time Laughs From Walter Winchell
A collage of lines from Broadway Ballad and Walter Winchell style chatter. It mentions quiet summers days and love returning while weaving in wartime quips about Fritz Kuhn Tarawa and John Barrymore. The piece blends verse with snappy celebrity notes and a juvenile joke about a writer waiting for a real story.
Silly Night at Ruben Bleu With Silly Exchange
A quirky scene at the Little Palm Club last night features two dolls ogling a third with a sad 4-F man. They joke about slips and outings as a rescue tale unfolds with names Westerner Water and others. Rhythmic banter ends with a cheeky line from rhumba leader Dacita to her husband.
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Ruben Bleu
Looka
Little Palm Club
Dacita
Tooter
Irving Berlin Delivers Messages For This Is the Army Cast
Irving Berlin arrived from England with messages for kin of members of This Is the Army. He phoned parents wives sweethearts and friends and took down hundreds of messages to relay to the show’s cast overseas. Two soldiers gave him the same name of the only girl in the world.
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Irving Berlin
England
Army
Berlin
Dancers on the Cotillion Floor Caught in Mel’s Gaze
Maestro Mel b Aof the Cotillion Room lists dancer types he sees, from the still partnerless girl to the trio with her hat, the gridironlike waltzer, the auto radio cap pose, the orchestra oglers, the middle aged couple, the exhibitionists, and the overly romantic pair, all under his gaze.
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Melba
Cotillion
Broadway Rembrandt: Wiseguys Try Counterfeit Gag
A drunken man wanders into a saloon waving counterfeit twenty dollar bills and shouts for drinks. He jokes about two twenties for a ten and bets others can’t outhold his fake money, continuing the stunt for half an hour before staggering off with no more twenties.
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Wisenheimers
Poor Man and Fields Carry On in Dry State
The item notes W. C. Fields touring in a prohibition state amid scarce Scotch, joking about surviving four weeks on food and water, while ringside seat Robert Sherrod promotes his new book Tarawa and remarks the Pacific war has been ongoing for almost two years and he has witnessed much of it elsewhere.
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Tarawa
Sherrod
John Barrymore
Joe Frisco
Frank Fay
Frisco
Barrymore
W. C. Fields
Ringside
Robert Sherrod
Prisoners Found Petrified in Ancient Roman Cells
Unearthed Roman prisons reveal petrified remnants of inmates. Mrs Stubb grins as a speaker notes the figures are described as hardened criminals by locals. The account reflects curious ancient punishment legends and archaeological fragments.
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Stubb
John
Belated Santa Claus tale elicits child query
A boy questions Santa’s goodness prompting a motherly defense. The child recalls Santa’s stumble last night and wants reassurance about Santa’s true nature. The conversation frames a gentle family moment.
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Santa Claus
Rickenbacker Blasts Propaganda in Speech
Capt Rickenbacker denounces venom vendors publishers and sponsors for spreading propaganda aimed to poison minds and cloud American public viewpoints. He singles out Drew Pearson as part of the critique.
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Rickenbacker
Drew Pearson
Public figure criticizes crusaders and media wealth
A quoted critic claims crusaders profit from newspaper syndicates and sponsored radio shows. He cites a figure near $350,000 income last year and notes borrowing $8,000 from his heirs to pay government and state taxes for the privilege of making money.
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Rickenbacker
Saint Patrick and His Marching Faith in the Mission
The passage reflects on Patrick as a captive turned missionary, tracing his life from slavery in Ireland to returning as an ambassador for Christ. It cites the Philippians verse and the famous "Christ with me" cadence as the core of Patrick's spiritual warfare and devotion.
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Patrick
Ireland
Christ
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