Col Irwin remembered as a force in Cole County politics
Col Irwin, a prominent lawyer and stump speaker from Milan, dominated Republican politics in Cole County for years. Tall and magnetic, he battled rivals like Davin Peters, united parties for harmony, and defended the underdog, even walking away from a $500 fee to help a poor defendant. His death leaves a political and professional void in Jefferson City.
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Milan
Secreta
Apon
Irwin
Peters
Davin W. Peters
Imvin
Cole County
Theat
Irvin
Jefferson City
Iiil
Dream of cheap transatlantic trips fuels postwar optimism
A European dream envisions 130 passenger clippers operated by a new company to carry Americans to London in ten hours for about $100. The plan promises a week in Britain or a Paris visit for a few dollars more, signaling a hopeful postwar travel boom and the end of the old era.
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Sident
Pan Ys. Dredicts
London
Great Britain
Paris
Ideal Prison Guard Dialogue Note
A brief exchange between a prison guard and a convict shows threats of loss of good time and confinement. The convicts brushes off discipline, while the guard contemplates actions. The text mentions gasoline extensions to western states in an unclear digression.
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Convict
Civilian mobilization in Canada tightens war effort
Canada enacts broad transfer orders under Labour Minister Mitchell to move nonessential civilian workers into war production and farm jobs. Measures cover police, retail, and service roles with penalties for noncompliance, stressing rapid, nationwide labor reallocation to support arms expansion and essential industry.
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Canada
M Saguerits
Byucery
Bulsige
M Hand
Gtd
Glane
Oras
Uushat
Hum- Mitchell
Mitchell
Munions
Wartime shifts at the top of the war machine
Washington observers weigh Byrnes as supreme director of the new Office of War Mobilization and Vinson as his successor. The focus is on home-front control, congressional backing, and potential changes to authority as Tunisia victory reshapes wartime leadership. Byrnes gains prestige but loses anonymity, while Vinson’s appointment aims to bolster administration support in Congress.
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Jack Washington
James F. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Byrnes
OPM
Leutenants
OPA
Prentiss Brown
Ruober Czar
Jeffer Power
Cornra Inter
Harold Res
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Tigne
Certai
Batte
Tunisia
Anis J
Judge Ix the Youst
Stinne Vinson
Army
Navy
Vinson
United States
House of Representatives
Kentucky
Uited States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Congress
Radio Schedule for June 10–11 1943 Evening Programs
A dense list of radio time slots and program titles spanning June 10 and 11, 1943, including news summaries, sports, music, and serialized segments. Notable items mention Cardinals vs Pirates, Yankee House Party, and Dope From the Pugout among many entertainment and religious segments.
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Utrena News
Cote Glee Club
Stanley di
Narl Zomar
Boake Carter
Bill Hay
Edgewood Center
Shady Valley Folks
Palmer House
Cedrice Foster
Ozie Waters
Mutual Goes
Arthur Gaeth
Dope
The
Pugouts
Cincinnati
Cubs
Phillip Keyne-Gordon
Babe Rhomes
Supermaneen Levis
Reddy Kilowatt
Treasury Reveals New Tax Bill Plan to Restore Revenue
Treasury officials briefed War Mobilization Director James Byrnes on a comprehensive program to raise 316.000.000.000 in additional revenue. The plan centers on a spending tax and higher individual, corporate, and excise levies, with discussions among Byrnes Randolyn Paul Harold Smith and Fred Vinson about future tax policy and an upcoming pay as you go bill.
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Wed
James F. Byrnes
Roosevelt
Treasury
Byrnes
Randolyn Paul
Harold D. Smith
Fred. M. Vinson
Office of Economic Stabilization
Tennessee Presidents From Tennessee Three Presidents
Three U S presidents hailed from Tennessee Andrew Johnson Andrew Jackson and James K Polk. The note highlights Tennessee as the birthplace of significant national leaders shaping American history.
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United States
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Sports Lineup Highlights Tonight's Broadcast Schedule
The edition lists 7:30 Sherlock Holmes segment followed by sports quips at 7:55 and a news review at 8:00. Herbert Evatte speaks at 8:15, then a program called Double or Nothing at 8:30. Boxing at 9:00 features Henry Armstrong versus Bob Montgomery. Music blocks close the night with Pipes of Melody at 10:00 and Shep Field Orchestra at 10:13.
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Herbert Evatte
Henry Armstrong
Bob Montgomery
Shep Field
Stimson Defends WAACs Against Rumors of Immorality
Secretary of War Stimson rejected rumors harming the WAACs noting they are absolutely false. He warned that claims the War Department would issue contraceptives to corps members would hurt recruiting and reduce combat strength. He stressed WAACs, 65,000 strong, are vital to freeing soldiers for frontline duties and reflect American womanhood.
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Washington
Stimson
WAACS
War Department
Army Auxiliary Corps
Aya
Missourians Missing In Europe Action List
Washington reports five Missourians among 339 U S personnel missing in action. Names include Sgt. Roberts H Reynolds of Southwest City, Lt. Richard L Schiefelbusch of Jasper, Staff Sgt. Jack D Snell of Sedalia, and 2nd Lt. Louis M Bryson Jr of Normandy, with family ties noted. Additional line shows husband of Holder and Drusilla Ebryson connected entries.
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Washington
United States
Department
Af Holder
Roberts H. Reynolds
Mae H. Saunders
South West City
Richard L. Schiefelbusch
Ruth
MM. Schiefelbush
Jasper
Jack D. Snell
Opal B. Snell
Sedalia
North Africa
Louis M. Bryson, Jr
Drusilla Ebryson
Normandy
Burrwood Dr
Nike Lee Thompson Born At Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Edgar Thompson of 324 E Miller welcomed an eight pound son named Nike Lee on Thursday morning. Mrs Thompson is the former Nelilee Sevier.
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Edgar Thompson
E. Miller
Nike Lee
Thompson
Nelilee Sevier
Expenditure survey sparks House criticism and protests
Reported excerpts show lawmakers blasting a survey funded by taxpayers and allege it aims to push favorable legislation. The piece quotes statements by members from Iowa and Missouri, criticizing lobbyists, tax bills, and political pressure while detailing disrupted investigations and public controversy.
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H. FP
Finnegan
Burtins
William E
E. McCarty
Bailey
Arnett
California
Jefferson City
Missouri
Amett
Charles Farrer
Dallas County
S. Wallace
Scott County
Representa
Gev
Forrest C. Donnell
Farrar
St Louis Attorney Wins Custody Dispute Over Children
Nancy Hosmer former wife of St. Louis attorney C Powell Fordyce discussed plans with counsel to appeal a court reversal. Circuit Judge Fred E Mueller voided a 1940 decree awarding custody to Fordyce and gave custody to Hosmer with holidays in Missouri. Hosmer, now married to a Boston attorney, said she would seek a rehearing.
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ST. Louis
Nancy Hosmer
C. Powell Fordyce
Fred E. Mueller
Nancy
Cameron
Fordyce
Mueller
Missouri
Hosmer
Boston
Bia Defense Exhibit Plan for Safe Handling of Explosives
Johnson warns dangerous explosives will be used under expert supervision with 125 auxiliary police on duty to keep the event safe. Flag day services begin at 7 p.m. next Friday, followed by the show Action Overhead. U S ships named Lexington have appeared in four major wars.
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Johnson
Jobson
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Jyote
Labor Department
Mutual Broadcasting System
Charlotis Deesle
Superman
Fulteh Lewis Jr
Cardinals
Pirates
Henrietta Lehmen
Linn
William Smart
John Leonard Hunn
Hermann
John Plassmeyer
Joseph Knollmeyer
Bald Hill
Lafey
Tiffany
E. High
Juanita Wooliery
Broadway
Jow
Elada
OWI Overseas News and Feature Bureau
Great Smoky Mountains
U. S
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Judge
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Russia
Noes City
Frank
Doom Heneging Biers
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Tacs
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