Lubbock Morning Avalanche masthead brief
The Lubbock Morning Avalanche publicizes itself as an Independent Democratic daily with Sunday consolidated editions plus staff roles and postal details. It notes Associated Press affiliation and advertising representation by the Texas Daily Press League.
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The Despicable Rider Seeks Passage on Tax Bill
The Washington scene sees a rider aimed at renegotiating war contracts under $300000, up from $100000, hidden in the tax bill. Critics condemn the tactic as improper and note renegotiation is not inherently wrong, but should stand on its own merits rather than ride along another measure.
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Two Week Pork Holiday Rejected by OPA and WFA
The Office of Price Administration and War Food Administration defend against a two week pork rationing pause citing supply chaos risks. The critique argues a momentary shortage would be manageable, noting empty markets would not worsen overall supply and questioning political motives.
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The One Minute Sermon on God’s Understanding
A religious excerpt cites Job 28 23 praising God for knowing the way of winds waters rain and thunder. It notes that true wisdom is fearing the Lord and turning from evil. The text presents a brief devotional reflection on divine knowledge and human wisdom.
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Flight Heroine Guides Sailplane Rescue After Storm
Pat Friday and Jimmy Carr ride the wave of a dramatic Sky Harbor incident as nine sailplanes escape a raging storm while the tenth, carrying Pat, is lost. Carr flies a risky canyon approach, and Pat survives a perilous landing. Crowd cheers at Sky Harbor as wedding plans unfold and Loraine Stuart heads back to New York.
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Roosevelt era labeled tragic by Luce at rally
Rep Clare Booth Luce branded FDRs administration a tragic era filled with humiliating failures and bloodshed while rallying Republicans in Los Angeles on January 7. She argued the 1944 election outcomes aside this era will be remembered for American frustration and personal gain for Roosevelt.
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Newark Evening News Suspends Publication in Dispute
The Newark Evening News suspends publication amid a print strike claim by management and a lockout accusation from the union. A side note mentions dachshund sheep in Massachusetts unable to jump fences.
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Looking At Life By Erich Brandeis
The writer reflects on exposure to a New Guinea photo provoking mixed reactions. He critiques harsh moralizing about adolescence, urging tolerant living and avoiding meddling in others lives. He recalls an incident with a child using a curse word and a mother’s response.
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Reconversion Threat Looms Over Industrial Sector
Washington reports warn that 20 million workers in industrial firms face hardship as the reconversion from wartime to peacetime economy looms. Baruch and aides fear massive contract cancellations and plant closures after V‑day, with federal oversight likely to grow and claims processing to speed.
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CIO to push annual wage plank at New York conference
Albert Leman reports on the CIO Political Action committee led push for an annual wage policy aimed at guaranteeing workers a fixed yearly income. The plan draws reactions from industry leaders and unions as postwar reconversion debates begin. The piece notes a January 14 New York meeting and references labor, management, and political dynamics shaping the wage concept.
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Faith as a cure for fear in modern psychiatry and religion
The text argues that genuine faith, not mere belief, is essential to overcome the ultimate fear of life. Citing Jung and Stevenson, it links nihilism from secularism to increasing nervous disorders and suggests faith as a therapeutic force beyond rational analysis. It cites Dr Sadler and Jesus to reinforce faith as the antidote to paralysis and despair.
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Furlough System for Long Overseas Service Sought
Senate leaders from both parties push for a furlough system for battle weary troops with two years foreign service. Senator Taft proposes a rotation plan allowing one in four in a unit to return home for a month or more, while the War Department may already have moved to rotate garrisons in Alaska Iceland and the Caribbean. Parents write in with furlough appeals though legislators expect little chance of legislation.
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