American fighters, Churchill, and Greece news brief
Reports say China may force a quick Allied push against Japan as Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden head to Moscow for possible moves. In Greece, four American Legion posts total about 1,000 World War II veterans celebrate Deliverance Day before V-E Day as Allies advance. Decatur’s Eddie Eubanks coaches Ramsey Tech to a Legion Field win, Woodlawn’s losing streak ends. Don Hutson, 10-year NFL star, scores again for the Packers.
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Greece
American Legion
Decatur
Eddie Eubanks
Decatur Red Raiders
Ramsey Tech
Woodlawn
Legion Field
August distillers boost output amid wartime liquor policy
Public reports reveal no production delays on August line, as distillers were released for a month to produce alcohol for war needs and permitted to make beverage use. About 50 million gallons were produced in the month, roughly one third of a normal year’s output.
Byrnes Expected to Step Down From Government Service
Rumors say Jimmy Byrnes will resign from government service soon in a hasty departure. He allegedly faced opposition from Hillman and others over his vice candidacy and may quit next month as O WM director amid the ongoing campaign.
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Washington
Jimmy Byrnes
Huff
Byrnes
Hillman
OWM
Hundred Years Debt Plan Faces New War Doubts
An Association of American predicts war debt reaching 300 billions. The AI suggests paying it off over one hundred years at one percent annually. Critics warn a future war could force delaying the plan and extending payments beyond a century.
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Ge Hundred Years Association of American
America
Veterans resume schooling at high reenrollment rate
Veterans discharged from the armed forces are rapidly resuming education, with officials reporting a large number re-enrolling at institutions where they left off, providing insight into postwar reentry trends.
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Institutions of Learning
Mechani cal cotton picker debuts before 400 in Tennessee Valley
Four hundred people witnessed the first demonstration of the mechanical cotton picker on a Tennessee Valley farm at Mooresville. The International Harvester Company backs the device as a future cornerstone of Southern farming, with potential gains for small growers and confirmed success on large fields.
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Tennessee Valley
South
International Harvester Company
Tenessee Valley
Mooresville
Wendell Willkie Remembered as a Faithful American Leader
The South mourns Wendell Willkie as a bold national figure who rose from obscurity to presidential contender. He challenged party orthodoxy, urged frank views on policy, and stood as a symbol of democracy and American spirit.
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Wendell Willkie
South
Old Guard
Willkie
Platform Committee
United States
Lishkie
Roosevelt
GOP
Uni
Roosevelt urges party workers to register votes nationwide
Mr Roosevelt calls for widespread registration as a patriotism driven by inner knowledge fears election outcomes. Observers note heavy turnout in Baltimore and other war worker centers, with CIO activity reported as uneven and sometimes replacing local Democratic organization, while Republicans coordinate closely with leaders to boost registration and voting results.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Mr. R
Maryland
Lowell
Mass
CIO
Ohio
Indiana
Democratic
Michigan
mid-West
Dewey
War Troops Return Plan to Help Civilian Life Ed
The War Department details a program for troops in Europe ending hostilities. Soldiers will be brought home with orders and may enroll in educational or technical training units of about 1 000 men. They may study from sixth grade to college level, or learn trades, with options in foreign languages and more.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
Europe
War Department
United States
Common Skin Eruptions and Home Treatments
A medical column outlines the dermatitis eczema group as the typical skin eruption and describes when to use hot boric acid compresses cold aluminum acetate compresses and calamine lotion. It notes zinc oxide ointment after exudation stops and mentions baths with boric acid for acute weeping cases.
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United States
Whitefield
Military Education Program Expands for Servicemen
A new educational plan selects qualified servicemen from within their ranks to teach courses such as journalism. Trainees receive a certificate of work accomplished to aid credits when returning to school. The program, expanding USAFI, operates from Madison Wisconsin with nine war theater branches and has enrolled 200000 servicemen and women in the past year.
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United States Armed Forces Institute
USAFI
Madison
Wis
Absentee ballots upheld in Scottsboro election ruling
Atty. Gen. William McQueen ruled absentee ballots met legal requirements in Scottsboro city election. Affidavits attached by staples rather than printed on the ballot were deemed acceptable if properly executed and present at the time of canvass, according to Scottsboro City Atty. James M. Proctor.
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Montgomery
William McQueen
Scottsboro City
James M. Proctor
McQueen
Road to Berlin fronts distances from key fronts
The notice lists military advance distances on major fronts. Western front 302 miles from Duren, Russian front 310 miles from Warsaw, Italian front 560 miles from Bologna, as part of Allied war progress reporting.
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Berlin
The
Associated Press
Duren
Warsaw
Sou
Bologna
Offbeat Jokes From A Charleston Church Doorboard
A collage of quips and cartoons from a small South Carolina church door near Charleston. Bits on manners, marriage, bread prayers, betting, and war bonds mix humor with local rhythms and light social satire.
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Charleston
South Carolina
That’s the trouble considering slacks in fashion
A light note on trousers stirring opinions for both sides. The piece marks a shift from a neat, groomed look to the adoption of slacks as a fashion choice.
Carmen Carter Memoir Quote Sparks Public Debate
A provocative remark by Carmen Carter about workplace attire draws attention to dress code standards. Commentators discuss professionalism and the impact of language on public perception.
Tough Sergeant Backs Down At Attention
A tough sergeant yells at soldiers in a tent ordering a fall out. The line breaks as most of the crew grab hats and surge outside while one man remains lying on his mat.
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Sarge
Walter Winchell Trade Mark Registered Review
A survey of new Broadway shows and critical reception highlights Bloomer Girl Celeste Holm and Joan McCracken with Arlen Harburg score and DeMille ballet. Other plays cited include Men to the Sea and The Odds on Mrs Oakley with mixed opinions from major outlets.
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Celeste. Holm
Joan McCracken
H. Arlen
Yip Harburg
Agnes DeMille
The
Herald Tribune
Howard Barnes
Rose Franken
Post
Wilella Waldorf
Martha Scott
Ward Morehouse
the Sun
Oakley
Radio Airwaves and Political Clashes Stir Public Taste
Review notes a festival of radio humor with J Benny and F Allen and praising Mutuals memorial for Gov. Al Smith. It discusses audience fatigue, bold news commentary, and Ed Noble's plan to build a dominant Blue network with executives Woods Kobak LaRoche and others. Mention of GOP Senator Ball and Lizzie Dilling appears.
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J. Benny
F. Allen
Alan Young
Danah Shore
Radio Row
Blue
Ed Noble
Mark Woods
Ed Kobak
Chet LaRoche
Tae
Ball
Chicago
Lizzie Dilling
Sarge quips on pockets and investment plan
The dialogue notes a wartime sentiment about money and risk. A Sarge roars while a rookie reflects on the crowd and a plan to double money. The speaker mentions earning $6.25 interest on an $18.75 investment in USA preferred.
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USA
Ironic Wordplay on Slacks and Tauts
A short verse by Frank Lynn humorously questions the term slacks applied to men and suggests the word taut as a steadier label. The speaker notes lack of slack in the weekly garments and ponders a name change reflecting consistency of thought.
Observation on Women at Work in Slacks
A clipped remark by Budd Rudd notes that girls who wear slacks to work may help our fronts but not their backs, reflecting gender style commentary.
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Budd Rudd
Quotations on Leadership and Politics From Notable Figures
A collage of remarks quotes from T Roosevelt J Conrad Richard Bowker Henry Ford Mrs F D Roosevelt Shamus O Slattery Alan Young and a jab at Hitler’s V engines warning of continued aggression with “V-Quit” aiming to lampoon political rhetoric and decision making.
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T. Roosevelt
J. Conrad
Richard Bowker
Henry Ford
F. D. Roosevelt
Shamus O'Slattery
Alan Young
Hitler
Fictional Senators and Authors Stir Controversy in 1940s Media
In Gilbert Gabriel's I Got a Country the five U S Senators appear as fiction or fact, provoking debate as Degnan questions Hemingway. Bella Fromm's Blood and Banquets enters a $1 edition amid Dos Passos plans for the S Pacific life pieces. Dan Galenpaul of Information Please faces a Parade push, while Lou Holtz cites a gambler debate over Roosevelt versus Dewey.
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Gilbert Gabriel
U. S
Gabriel
Degnan
Hemingway
Bella Fromm
Big John Dos Passos
S. Pacific
Dan Galenpaul
Ethel Merman
Lou Holtz
Roosevelt
Dewey
Return to Work in Birmingham After Mill Idle Spell
Idle workers at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad plate mill near Birmingham plan to return tonight after a stoppage that began last Thursday. About 200 employees were affected as the dispute over wage rates prompted the walkout, with CIO United Steelworkers of America field representative Ben F. Gage announcing the settlement.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Plate Mil
Ben F. Gage
Cio-United Steelworkers of America
Borax as a Water Softener Guideline
A simple usage tip states that about one teaspoon of borax per gallon of water suffices for softening. The note emphasizes minimal quantities to achieve the desired effect.
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Manhattan
Wolf
Sharyn Moffett
Civil Liberties Union
Browder
N. Y. Times
Cong. Anderson
PAC Utes
Paul Gallico
Cosmopolitan
Philip Wylie
Review of Literature
Collier's
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Demmy
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Tauts
Frank Lynn
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Williams Transfer & Storage Co
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