Twilight of Europe and postwar unemployment debate
James Thrasher weighs postwar policy and unemployment fears, criticizing blanket federal aid for ex war workers. He argues states should handle regional job losses, highlighting labor shortages in agriculture and plant closures. The piece also reflects on Europe’s twilight as Hitler’s ruinous project reshapes power, urging pragmatic funding while questioning Washington’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. McClellan
Senate
McClellan
America
Arkansas
Detroit
West Coast
Washington
James Thrasher
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Slider
Germany
British Isles
London
Council of Foreign Ministers
Hassan
United States
Russia
Hitler
England
End of World Delayed As Doomsday Prophet Sets Nine Day Wait
Pasadena, Sept 21 The Rev Charles G. Long claiming a cosmic explosion set for 10:33 a m EWT today postponed doomsday by nine days. His son said the world hasn’t ended and the preacher blamed calendar confusion from 1934 visions for the miscount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Barlow
Pasadena
Calif
Charles G. Long
Long
Frank
Remmant Church of God
Hope Chamber to Seek Public Funds for Laney Melon Shipment
Hope Chamber of Commerce last night authorized a drive asking citizens to contribute toward the 47 melons shipped by Gov Ben Laney to governors and presidents. A Watermelon Committee report lists shipments by Hempstead County farmers John Porterfield and Ed Hubbard, with payments for weighing, crating, premiums, express charges, and painting. The total expenses amount to 3166.38 with a requested 888.38 to be funded by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Citizens of
Hope
Ben Laney
Terrell Cornelius
United States
Hempstead
Hempstead County
John Porterfield
Ed Hubbard
Truman
Arnold Porterfield
T. S. Cornelius
TSC
President
Epes Case Heads to Jury After Surprise Defense Move
In Columbia on September 21 defense counsel failed to win a directed verdict in the murder trial of Samuel C Epes and announced no witnesses would be called. The wealthy Richmond industrialist’s son is accused of killing his wife by suffocation and poisoning. Closing arguments set for this afternoon after prosecution evidence referenced an alleged romance with Nelson Kingsland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Noland
Columbia
S. C
Samuel C .Epes
Richmond
Epes
Nelson Kingsland
Mississippi
Miss Kingsland
Edgar Brown
A. L. Gaston
Low Grade Meats To Be Ration Free
Washington reports that the three lowest beef grades canner cutter and utility will be sold without ration points starting October 1. Pork lamb and the top beef grades commercial good and choice will stay rationed. Officials cite rising beef supply and plan to reintroduce rationing if needed. The move reflects marketings increasing across western and southwestern ranges as fall unfolds. Three of every four Mexicans work on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Kills Any Change in Draft Law
Washington Sept 21 The Senate Military committee killed a draft law revision but approved current House backed measures to boost voluntary enlistments through incentives. Chairman Thomas Utah moved to raise the draft lower age to 21, arguing education needs. Marshall projected slower demobilization while lawmakers clashed over troop release timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Thomas D
Utah
Army and Navy
Thomas
Congress
Elbert D. Thomas
Dutah
Senate Military Committee
Truman
Military Committee
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Wherry
R Neb
Macclarland
D-Ariz
Barkley
Day
Marshalls
Capitol Hill
Grandson of Ford Heads Company
Henry Ford II becomes president of Ford Motor Company succeeding his grandfather Henry Ford who resigns and stays on the board. Ford II has been executive vice president since April 26, 1944, as the elder Ford cites a desire to devote time to personal interests. The resignation letter thanks officers and directors and invites consideration of Henry Ford II as successor. Canada hosts nearly 60 kinds of food fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Dept
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Palmer Foundation to Promote Golden Rule Peace Efforts
Texarkana publisher C E Palmer launches a $100000 Palmer Foundation to foster true peace. H W Stillwell to lead as president. prizes of 1000 and 500 offered for proposals teaching morality via the Golden Rule. Palmer urges unselfish civic effort to unite a divided nation and intergroup harmony.
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C.E. Palmer
Kenneth Hopping
Texarkana
C. E. Palmer
H. W. Stillwell
Texarkana, Tex
Palmer Foundation
Palmer
America
Pahmer Foundation
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Arkansas
Texas
Texarkana Daily Courier
Texarkana Journal
Associated
News and Times
el Dorado
Ark
Sentinel Record
New Era
Hot Springs
Camden News
Hope Evening Star
Gazette
Daily News
House Won’t Call Elliott Roosevelt in Tax Inquiry
Washington Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee rejected a proposal to question Elliott Roosevelt over his business affairs. Republicans argued the inquiry was incomplete without questioning John Hartford of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and Jesse Jones about a 200000 loan and related tax write‑offs. Rep. Knutson said Republicans favored cross‑examination of all principals, while 11 Democrats opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Elliott Roosevelt
John Hartford
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Roosevelt
RFC
Jesse Jones
Hartford
Knutson
R-Minn
Dewey Eyes Marshall Letter On Pearl Harbor
Governor Thomas E. Dewey declined to publish General Marshall's letter about Pearl Harbor saying it was received in confidence and directing reporters to Marshall for the text. He avoided most questions about Life magazine's claim that Roosevelt knew of the attack 15 hours before it occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
General Marshall
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Life
Dewey
John Chamberlain
Japan Declares It Will Not Be A Major Power Again
Strikes across six states cripple oil refining in Michigan Indiana Illinois Ohio West Virginia and Texas halving output at several plants including Standard Oil in Whiting and Port Arthur amid wage demands and 40 hour week fights. CIO and independents push for 52 hour pay while unions clash with management as Detroit reconversion slows and New Jersey warehouses close from Newark strike.
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G. I. Joe
Information and Education Division
ASF
Pacific States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
United Press
West Virginia
Texas
Calumet River
Standard Oil
Whiting
Texas Gulf Coast
Port Arthur
Houston
Port Ned
Oil Workers International Union
CIU
Standard
OWIU
Stanolind Pipeline Co
CIO
Standard Oil Workers’ Association
Fort Worth
Tex
O.A. Knight
International Iowa
Knight
Detroit
Labor Department
Washington
United Auto Workers
Kelsey-Hayes
Ford
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
New Jersey
Staten Island
N. Y
Newark
New York City
Chicago
Cutter Crossette Co
Jap Conquest Advance Man Is Arrested
General MacArthur orders the immediate arrest of Lt Gen Kenji Doihara who had been named to command Japan’s First General Army. The piece describes Doihara’s past, Allied skepticism, and MacArthur’s press code enforcing truthful reporting and suppression of propaganda. It notes ongoing occupation plans, the Sasebo base handover, and a wide interview with MacArthur on Japan’s collapse, demobilization, and surrender terms.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Kenji Doihara
Japan
Radio
Manchuria
Korea
Asahi Today
Kantaro Suzuki
Suzuki
Doihara
Lawrence of
Sugiyama
Domei Agency
Sasebo
Kyushu
U. S.S
Eighth Army
John Holland
Sapporo
Hokkaido
Hideki Tojo
Pearl Harbor
Hugh Baillie
United Press
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Arge
Ina Japanese Insurance Meen
Okinawa
Hope Boy in Tokyo
Forrest L Hairr MM3 CC informed his wife on September 7 that he was in Tokyo. She believed he remained at Pearl Harbor. He serves on the destroyer Terry's crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest L. Hairr
Park Drive
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Terry
Fourth Sunday Singing Convention at Shower Springs Church
Arthur Fuller announced today that Shower Springs Baptist Church will host a Fourth Sunday singing convention on Sunday September 23. The event is led by chair man Arthur Fuller and invites local singers to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shower Springs Baptist Church
Arthur Fuller
No Sea Gulls in Hong Kong Harbor
HAL BOYLE recounts the approach to Hong Kong aboard HMS Duke of York noting gulls vanish as Chinese boat people scavenge. He recalls the first sights of Taihong channel and the British fleet, with Stanley Bay’s history of Japanese internment and 1841 British troop landings shaping the harbor’s aura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Hal Boyle
Duke of York
Okinawa
China
Pacific
Asia
Taihong Channel
Bruce Fraser
Hong Kong Island
Stanley Bay
Natural Gas a Factor in Plastics
Kansas City press report on Federal Power Commission hearing noting natural gas used for synthetic rubber and plastics. Jayhawk Ordnance Works at Pittsburg consumes about 10 million cubic feet daily. Tests and testimony from Kansas officials push higher wellhead gas prices. tour of Hugoton and Guymon fields scheduled with recess for field visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Federal Power Commission
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas Corporation Commission
Jayhawk Ordnance Works
Pittsburg
Kas
Benjamin
Miller
New York
Commission
C. Hawthorne
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U. S
Laney
Daun
Iran
Ford Heads Company
Canada
Little Rock
Alfred M. Lund
War Plants Corporation
Lund
St. Louis
Columbia River
Jap Conquest Advance
Hope Boy
Singing
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