Ath ens College fund drive renewed amid war era tensions
The campaign for funds for Ath ens College is renewed as war events in Europe prompt varied political aims. Observers note motions near the front lines quickly seek peace with the Allies. Paul Mallon cites a current proposal as fifty percent politics and fifty percent sense, reflecting Washington influence. Germans watch Britain lift blackout rules as Reich leaders push war while children toil in forced labor.
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Willkie’s stance fuels mystery over 1940 path
Alabama Journal notes Willkie’s refusal to back Roosevelt or Dewey, sparking speculation on his 1940 presidential plans. Observers say endorsing a candidate could shift votes, while his name’s mooded associations dampen Hoover’s chances and Dewey’s campaign stumbles surface in early missteps.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
Dewey
Governor Sparks Comments on War Dept Segregation Ruling
Governor Chauncey Sparks protests War Department order ending racial segregation at Southern air fields. President's reply via Undersecretary of War offers no hope of lifting the ruling. The newspaper argues segregation remains essential in the South and questions the directive's timing and impact.
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War Department
Southern Air Fields
United States
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Postwar Challenge: Landing Civilians From War Industry Income
The Moulton Advertiser notes the large task after wartime industry pay, urging a practical return to ordinary life as workers transition from war wages. It stresses the need for stability and down to earth adjustments following the postwar period.
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Moulton
War Department accused of political delay on Army camp segregation order
A charge claims the Alabama Magazine sass article drafted July 8 postponed by the administration until the Chicago convention to implement the segregation order. The Daily notes no War Department explanation to date and asks where Sackey stood in drafting and timing, urging congressional inquiry.
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Underground fighters in Warsaw crushed by German forces
The report says Polish underground units who fought for Warsaw were smashed by the Germans. It notes a parallel risk in Paris where Allied leaders could have faced a similar fate without Eisenhower’s timely intervention. The text emphasizes the value of underground groups but cautions against independent action without regular military oversight.
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Paris
Eisenhower
Morgan County must hire a dedicated road engineer for long range planning
The editorial argues Morgan County should match Limestone in adopting a countywide road plan and funding, with 20 year projections and state cooperation. It urges employing a full time county road engineer to design and oversee road building and maintenance without diverting commissioners from duties, to ensure sound expansion and efficiency.
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Washington Preview Highlights Royal Guests and Air Power Talks
On September 15 a newly renovated estate in Westchester County New York will be leased to L K Kung. Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and her sister Madame H H King plan private U S visits, health updates and prior tours are noted. Labor and aviation topics dominate as UMW and CIO Auto Workers meet with Labor leaders facing elections and no strike pledges, while aviation firms push postwar speed records with Lockheed Boeing Douglas and Consolidated plotting new models and a constitutional amendment to broaden treaty ratification power to both houses.
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Los Angeles
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Lawmakers Push Flood Bill Amid Election Pressure
Lawmakers press large flood control and rivers and harbors bills before elections. They hope sizable projects for home districts will sway voters ahead of the vote.
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Congress
Political Calender September 12 Primaries and Elections
Colorado primaries to nominate candidates for U S senator and four U S representatives plus governor and full state tickets. Louisiana primaries to nominate a U S senator eight U S representatives and some state officials with a run-off possible October 17. Alaska general election for delegate in congress territorial senators and representatives and other territorial officials.
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John C. Vivian
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Alaska
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Witty World War II Anecdotes From Walter Winchell's Notes
Londoners relay jokes about the Montgomery plan and Eisenhower reaction. A mix of humor targets Dewey Roosevelt and public relations clashes with Army censors. The piece recalls tank counts in Spain, Tripoli surrender timing, and quips from Life Fortune and Fortune ads.
George Bernard Shaw Says He Has No Enemies at 88
The passage notes Shaw declaring at his last birthday that he has no enemies in the world. A reporter responds with a brief, amused exchange as Shaw asserts he has outlived everyone.
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George Bernard Shaw
Tennyrate
Shaw
Gallupoll editor surveys American views on Germany
William A. Lydgate presents what Americans think about Germany in What America Thinks, due June 26. A past gallup asked how Hitler should be treated after the war with many extreme options proposed. A San Francisco teacher suggested repeating Hitler's speeches until he goes nuts.
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William A. Lydgate
Gallupoll
America
Germany
Mitler
Quetrouer
San Francisco
Stewart talk at Hollywood event on brave new world
At a Hollywood gathering Donald Ogden Stewart spoke about the brave new world. He told of a little boy who answered his Sunday school teacher by saying he plans to have a part in making himself.
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Hollywood
Donald Ogden Stewart
Depths of Suffering Reflected in Psalm 22 Excerpt
The article quotes Jesus words from Psalm 22 in Aramaic to express the agony of sin bearing. It notes the meaning of separation from God as the deepest sorrow, describing Jesus as the sin-bearer and promising continuation next Sunday.
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Paul
God
Jesus
Army Lieu Tenant Patrons Enter Stork Club
Two Army lieutenants entered the Stork Club, attracting attention as they sought a table for two. The scene suggested a routine night out amid the club’s lively postwar social scene.
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Stork
Constipation Advice for Children From Dr Clendening
Dr. Logan Clendening answers two mothers about child constipation in a 14 month old and an 18 year old. He cautions against overreaction and frequent enemas, suggests dietary changes and less milk for the younger child, and recommends high-residue foods, water, and regular meals to ease bowel function.
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Tom A. William
Horace Soper
St. Louis
Germany adopts daylight saving as wartime measure in 1916
In 1916 Germany introduces daylight saving time as a response to wartime needs. The policy alters clock hours to save fuel and energy, reflecting broader economic and military demands of the era.
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