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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
4
The Census Bureau reports 6 503 000 civilian government workers in 1944 in the United States. State and local units employ 3 168 000 across 155 000 jurisdictions, while the federal government employs 3 335 000, more than all state governments combined.
The article notes Japanese leaders publically downplaying losses in the Philippines while Allied critics say Japan must be taught hard lessons. It asserts the U.S. aims to drive Japan toward total surrender and to carry the war to the homeland, despite Japanese statements.
A Tax Institute of New York report shows luxury taxes on jewelry, furs, cosmetics, liquor, tobacco and admissions now exceed 4 billion annually. Alcohol taxes lead spending costs rising from 820 million in 1941 to 1.618 billion in 1944, with tobacco also up. The piece notes higher wartime revenue despite the saying that a nation cannot have both butter and guns.
A vivid expression suggests Hitler strains to hear Germany's fate, with the description implying his heightened attention to looming disaster. The tone reflects a wartime editorial mood warning of dire consequences for the Nazi leadership.
A brief religious quotation invites reflection on Isaiah 26 2 3 urging open gates for the righteous and trust in God to endure perfect peace through steadfast mind.
Fragmentary text references a pledge of allegiance and a 1948 date within a press association context. The snippet shows mentions of The Daily Press League and various placeholders, indicating a historical note about patriotic oath language used by press entities and the United States flag.
In a pastiche from a 1944 NEA story, Walt’s loneliness grows as Jennifer and Margaret clash over love, fidelity, and motherhood. Jennifer probes her parents about marriage and serving a crumbling household while grappling with her own future. The chapter ends with unresolved family fault lines and a tease of continuation.
First Lt. Haie Lamb Jr. of Abilene Texas was reported to have no pulse when pulled from the North Sea after his burning fighter went down. He spent 15 minutes in the cold water before reaching the dinghy. The next day he sat up in bed complaining about being kept there, with only a cut lip cited as injury.
Attorney General Francis Biddle urged Congress to enact legislation to wipe out black markets in railroad ticket sales. Senate Judiciary Committee chair McCarran said a bill would make it a criminal offense to split money with ticket buyers or to sell services at above ceiling prices.
Assistant Attorney General Tom C. Clark of Dallas is one of two Justice Department attorneys designated by Attorney General Biddle to prosecute two men suspected as German agents who landed on the Maine coast from a submarine on November 29.
Looking At Life discusses a War Production Board test of a waterproof paper room house costing about 50 dollars in materials and 59 minutes to set up. The writer contrasts such fast builds with the idea of home as a lasting, heritage-rich place that must be earned and cherished.
United States guerrilla teams returning from Europe report anti American political intrigue in the Mediterranean theaters. They trained underground fighters, issued propaganda, and captured enemy communiqués, but were squeezed out of Balkans by Russians and British. Meanwhile coal supplies face disruption from severe winter, with stockpiles increasing yet fears of shortages in 1944 45.
Gordon Shearer notes Gilmer’s unanimous selection as speaker during the 49th Texas House session opening. The piece covers “Gilmer and Edwards County Day,” a standing press conference idea, lively roll calls, and technical hiccups with the public address system. It also highlights recurring surnames on the House roll call and a U.S. Supreme Court labor act ruling affecting registration.
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