HONORING A HERO AT WETUMPKA HOMECOMING
Charles H. McMortie, a decorated South Pacific veteran, returns to Wetumpka to a large town welcome and a loving cup ceremony. He personally greets hundreds of neighbors including longtime African American residents, underscoring cross racial respect. The piece also notes local officials disputing claims of hindered venereal disease control and urges better cooperation between military authorities and Houston county courts. A wartime sentiment stresses home-front unity and support for troops.
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McMortie
Wetumpka
Houston
Navy Uniforms and Politics Stir White House Secrets
A Washington feature swirls around Navy uniforms and high level meddling. Admiral King flouts Knox, the White House approves bold new attire and sea tests, while textile strains and wage gaps threaten sailors. WACS HQ and Hershey’s selective service cap off a chaotic wartime scene. Dirksen backs a possible FDR presidency push as Peoria distillers spur a 25-member bid.
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Washington
Navy
Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
Ernest King
London
King
United States
Admiral King
Hershey and
WACS
Potomac River
Potomac Park
Lewis B. Hershey
Everett Dirkeen
Dirksen
University of Minnesota
Let There Be Light a Faithful Motto and Quote
A compact devotional item cites Psalms verses and a line from Addison. It blends religious reverence with a call to virtuous justice, offering a brief reflection on enduring judgments and moral eminence. The text reads like a devotional card or period-piece quotation.
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Addison
Honest public conduct as a remedy for political cynicism
The author calls for public men to be honest and to serve without self enrichment, warning that graft and elite elitism erode faith in free government. He criticizes Chicagoans who retreat to suburbs, cites figures such as Harold Ickes and Ed Kelly, and argues that persistence of corruption threatens democracy, urging a steady stand for integrity.
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Clyde D. Reeves
Dothan
Berhind
New York
Chicago
Harold Ickes
Washington
Ed Kelly
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Kelly
Spkes
New Deal
Hague
Ickes
United States
Congress
Truman
Missouri
Senate
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Pendergast
War talk praises Allied output and Sicily invasion
A wartime column argues the Axis is losing on resources and transport, citing Tunisia and Sicily as blowpoints. It highlights Nelson’s claim the United States and allies will outproduce the Axis two to fourfold, warns against strikes hurting production, and notes Seversky’s aviation power thesis as the air war’s key.
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Thie le
United Nations
Tunisia
Sicily
Mussolini
Mr. Nelson
Axis
Nelson
North American
Axia
Nasi
Jap Earlorda
Neilson
Toronto
New York
Alexander P. de Seversky
Seversky
Italy
Germany
Radio Programs and News Summary on Air Schedule
A cluttered radio schedule lists musical clock news, devotionals, world and sports updates, and entertainment features. Notable items include Poland and Hitler coverage, various musical acts, and daily programs such as The Johnson Family and Army Camp.
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Poland
Hitler
Mule
Washington
Vieto
Garp Rucker
Waring
George Hicka
London
Blu
Polton Lawis, Jr
Mbe
Amelia Melodies
Seaga
Ore
Arthur Hale
Newsmant
Abe
Nancy Me
Che
the Close
Mbs
Houston 4 H Clubs Holding Picnics
Houston 4 H clubs plan picnics replacing rallies says Hubert H Creel assistant county agent two picnic programs have been scheduled with more to come parents and 4 H members will attend a series of events including music and talks as part of the community gathering effort
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Hubert H. Creel
Porter
Vicksbury
Harmon AR
Ons & Springs
Ofbar
Columbine
Hill Sees Light Losses On Sicily
Sen John H Bankhead of Jasper has returned it was announced as light losses on Sicily were reported.
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Hill
Sicily
Mal i
John H. Bankhead
Jasper
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Montgomary
Ralph J. Sykes
Camp Rucker
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Farmer
Sollars
Houston County
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America
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Sional
John L. Lewis
Horse
Cordell
Hull
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Hurl
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Secretary of
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Massachusetts
Associated Press
By Galbraith
Winston
Gabriel Heatter
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Molly
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Bia
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Phony
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