The Pilgrim Contribution and War Time Unity
A National Republic essay by Maurice H Thatcher praises the Pilgrims as founders of Liberty and faith. It argues their sacrifices and extreme modesty set a lasting example for American unity amid global conflict.
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America
National Republic
Maurice H. Thatcher
Society of Mayflower
District of Columbia
William Brewster
Plymouth Rock
New World
Virginia
New England
Franklin
Adams
Washington
United States of America
Centralized War Authority Backed for Nelson War Production
The appointment of Donald M Nelson as dictator for American war material procurement and production gains broad approval. Supporters seek statutory power to shield his authority from Washington interference while concerns arise about presidential pressure and potential power weakening.
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Nelson
Donald M. Nelson
Sears and Roebuck
Congress
Roosevelt
Mr. Nelson
William S. Knudsen
War Department
Washington
The Little Guy Built America Then and Now
In a Milbank South Dakota Herald-Advance opinion piece the author lauds the little guy as the source of American wealth and progress. He credits immigrants and small entrepreneurs with founding industry, farms, homes, and innovation, arguing free enterprise and minimal government empower the individual to shape the nation.
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United States
America
Milbank
S. D
Herald-Advance
After the War What Next? Preserve Institutions and Win Fast
The piece urges quick victory to safeguard American institutions attacked abroad and at home. It emphasizes winning the war first, then debating postwar policy with attention to enduring economic and political society and avoiding domestic undermining factors. Will Hays is cited on prioritizing tasks over chores.
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Will Hays
Private enterprise and wartime efficiency shape postwar reconstruction
The article argues against early calls for a super government after the war and urges focusing on winning now. It says private enterprise should help win the war efficiently to earn trust for postwar reconstruction, shaping the future economic system by present actions. It stresses individuals and businesses must decide the nation’s reconstruction through diligent wartime effort.
Gravy Bowl Probing Defense Contract Frauds
A House Military Affairs subcommittee widens a probe into defense spending with allegations of abuse of cost plus contracts. An abandoned-foundry firm and a multi subsidiary setup allegedly siphon millions, while a salesman’s bank balance swells without contracts. Names and localities surface as witnesses testify to possible kickbacks and waste.
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House
Military Affairs
R. J. Howard
Ordnance Section
War Department
Washington
Prise
Choctaw Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Maude Miller and Mrs W A Fuson of Martinsville shared dinner with Mrs Caroline Ledermann and family then visited John Blizzard and sisters. Judge Hollenbeck called on Mr and Mrs C G Hollenbeck. Alvin Miller spent time with Herman Fisher family. William Garner went to St Louis for army exam then returned. Dan Lewis obituary reached Higginbothams. Herman Fisher hosted and visited Blizzard and sisters.
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W. A. Fuson
Martinsville
Caroline Ledermann
John Blizzard
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Marshall
C. G. Hollenbeck
Alvin T. Miller
Herman Fisher
Virgil Fisher
Pete Graham
Brocton
Wiliam Garner
St. Louis
Lower Wabash Recalls Bridge Party At Cross Home
Mrs Russell Craig hosts a Friday bridge party at Arch Cross residence with guests from Terre Haute New Orleans and local couples. Prizes go to the Craigs Baisey and Willhelm and several social visits follow including Millhouse Cooper and family activities. A Willing Workers group holds a Valentine party later in the week.
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Arch Cross
G. C. McDaniel
Tom Bailey
Elwert Baisey
Terre Haute
Wm. Willhelm
New Orleans
Louisiana
Russel Craig
Harry Mathew
Hayden Cross
Mary Anna Lee
Margaret Joan Thompson
Raymond Millhouse
Margaret
Clyde Pine
Frank Machlan
John Pine Butcher
Lilly Machlan
Busy Sabbath in Capernaum Shows Hope and Duty
The sermon reflects a busy Sabbath in Capernaum where Jesus teaches in the synagogue heals in the home and reaches the city. It urges church attendance home faith and active Christian influence in schools business and politics to shape society.
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Capernaum
Asawe
Dr.l. Moody
America
Kelly social notes and move to Ola Weir farm
Mrs Gladys Thompson shares social visits with Mr and Mrs Hutchens Higginbotham and Everett Sunday with Jack Thompson. Glen Fasig visits Greenup with children and Rosa Hutchens on Wednesday. Jack Thompson family moves to Ola Weir farm south of Darien. Also advice on planning livestock production noting September hog prices higher than November.
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Lewis Hutchens
Ed Higginbotham
Everett
Jack Thompson
Glen Fasig
Greenup
Alph Claypool
James Thompson
Rosa Hutchens
Louise
Dorothy Jeanne
Mary Carpenter
Darien
Ola Weir Farm
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Christ
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Onie
Mark
Matthew
Luke
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Marshall Loan CO
Ritter & . Behner Old Postoffice
J. E. Millhouse Plumbing and Heating
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Elite Bakery
Marshall, Ninois
Gallagher
Illinois
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Fox Road
McCormick-Deering Farmall
Allis-Chalmers
Allis- Chalmers
McCormick-Deering
Leander Wright
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