Change in Chairman for Houston County War Bond Drive
Houston County selects Pat Poyner Jr as chairman of the War Bond Committee, succeeding Clyde Lovern who steps down after two years. J Albert Logue will continue backing Poyner, with praise for Lovern’s long hours and sacrifices in boosting bond sales. The drive seeks a top performance in the Fifth War Loan, balancing prudence with wartime needs and public safety messaging for civic support.
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Houston County
Pat’ Poyner, Jr
Malttee
Clyde Lovern
Poyner
Lovern
J. Albert Logueto
Logue
Hitler
Tojo
Lavern
Houston
It Can t Happen Here and the Texas Race Reflections
A chaotic collage references 1930s US politics with captions mocking a Roosevelt era photo pair, Martin Dies and his son, and public power quotes. It notes Dies withdrawal in Texas, Hurley courting the Dewey ticket, and a Democratic dinner in Washington with lawmakers from Georgia Mississippi and Texas amid campaign chatter.
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Washington
Republican Nations Committee
Mon'gomery Ward
GOP
Sewell
Ao'dhers
Bentde
Berlin
Roosevelt
Martin Dies
Texas
Dies
Narhe Texas
Canarese
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Martin
Cio-Afl
Walter Winchell
Judgec J M. Cambs
Sam Rayburn
Dies Committee
Keene
House of Representatives
Patrick J Hurley
Hoover
Dewey
Hurley
Near East
Hutt
Senate
Bia
Chicago Tribune
Elmer Daws
Fulbright
Arkansas
Jessie Sumner
Illinois
Miks Sumner
Oxford University
England
Biddle
Bob Hannegan
Ed Kelley
Chicago
Let There Be Light and Fear of the Lord
A compact, reflective note praising the fear of the Lord as a fountain of wisdom. It blends biblical phrasing with a meditation on courage and tearful steadfastness, urging readers to seek divine guidance in daily life.
Visitors anger city over downtown traffic fines
City officials condemn out of town visitors for being fined for running stop signs and traffic lights. Officials say visitors demand special privileges to park without time limits and fear of fines, arguing locals get leniency while visitors think Dothan should grant similar immunity. The debate highlights tensions over downtown parking and traffic enforcement.
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Dothan
Bonse
Zerea
Iwaya Walcome
Postwar pay rise seen as costly to war effort
They warn a small raise in wages comes at a high price, arguing leaders of industry must stay engaged with urgent wartime tasks rather than pursuing postwar markets. The comments come from Fred M Vinson, War Stabilization Director, and Donald M Nel Bone, YPB Chairman.
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Keosname
Fred M Vinson
Nba
YPB
Donald M Nel Bone
Political satire and clash over Holifield in Los Angeles scene
A long piece mocks congressmen and political feuds involving Chet Holifield of Los Angeles and fellow California lawmakers. It cites exchanges over Holifield perceived favors, a vest gag, and a dislike of poll taxes amid broader debates. Included are quotes attributed to Dr Jeme Kellems and references to Roosevelt era politics and international tribunals.
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Joe Starnes
Texas
Martin
Hamilton
Stanley Howe
Fiorello la Guardia
la Guardia
Bishop
Illinois
Chet Holfield
Los Angeles
Capitol Hhl
George
Kellems
Roosevelt
de. Kellems
Westwood Hills Congregational Church
Los Angeles League of Wome7a
Kelleme
YWCA
University of California, Los Angeles
the Wold
America
Kellema
Fair Enough by W-005 Feglee OPA case hits auctioneers
Donald Day an Ohio auctioneer faced an OPA penalty of 3559 for selling three weed farm tractors at 1186 above the ceiling price. He argues the farmer should pay, citing precedents in Idaho Michigan Indiana and Pennsylvania and urging Congress to revise price controls. He details how widows and households bear losses and raises questions about bankruptcy foreclosures and government interferences in pricing.
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New York
Donald Day
Edgerton
Ohio
OPA
Day
Twin Falls
Idaho
Hillsdale
Mich
Culver
Ind
Myerstown
Congress
United States
Federal Court
Lan
War Today on Sweden and Allied Efforts in World War II
A wartime column analyzes Sweden's neutrality amid Allied plans to cut off German trade. It argues Sweden fears a collapse of vital imports if it halts ball bearings and other goods, while Allies seek sanctions and purchases to pressure Stockholm. The piece notes the Swedish stance stems from fear of German retaliation and a need to secure essential supplies.
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Europe
Hitler
Aldas
Italy
Tha Desy
America
Britain
Russia
Sweden
Germany
Stockholm
U. & War Department
Norway
Reich
Words under the postal ban judged by context in books
The passage discusses how postal officials decide whether words in literature violate mail restrictions. It asks if a controversial term in a dictionary or novel could be barred, noting that judgment depends on context and that certain famous works faced actions despite long print runs.
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Lillian Smith
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