War Babies and the War's Growing Birth Rate Outlook
The piece discusses wartime effects on births and marriages, projecting near eight million births in 1942 and a long-term decline due to extended service. It cites William Fields Ogburn and notes future school size drops, college enrollments, and industry impacts, with a later birth-rate spike possible after men return. It also raises questions from Arthur Goodwyn Billings on conscientious objection to the draft and related legal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fields Ing Ogburn
Seven Seas
Ogburn
America
Oghuva
United States
Europe
Arthur Goodwyn Billings
University of Texas
Supreme Court
Local Social Notes From Ewing and Nearby
Ewing and Tazewell area residents are listed visiting friends and relatives this week. People named include Miss Bolly Richmond, Miss Christine Chadwell, Pauline Brooks, Orn Chadwell, Gene Story of Knoxville, Roy Sulfvidge, Edd Weinrich, Billy Weinrich, Reeves Weinrich, and Mrs. Goforth, among others. Several trips to Camp Pickett, Mars Hill, and Nashville are noted, with health and family updates, church activities, and community greetings interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Bolly Richmond
Christine Chadwell
Pauline Brooks
Tazewell
Orn Chadwell
Dining Goenen
Rebacca
Mia
Gene Story
Knoxville
T. 7. Mennies
Ghost of
C. M. Me. Daniel
Paul Cramtey
Cumberland
Bree Thre
Frank Fisteppe
Springfield
Jon Cowan
My. Cowan
Tie Edens
Helen Howard
Mary
Rfe
Roy Sulfvidge
Camp Pickett
W. Sule
Edd Weinrich
Billy and
Reeves
Anon
Kate Wells
Mars Hill
N. G
Charles Gilpin
Olen Eldridge
Wdiana
Wye
Dorothy Martin
Dayton
Maretson Martin
Junity
Miss Norns Gone Lied
Henry Goeehran
North Carolina
A. Af Cochran
Wo A. Gipin
Pridine
Edd Heinrich
Bill Yeary
Johnny Carmeny
G. §. Goforth
Ralph Livrand
Alabama
Theo Rowlett
Rosie Rowlett
Tejay
Mra
TB. Fugate
Killry
Pie Eon
Louisville
Beaman Otto Smith
Main Bridge
Frank Smith
Barbs- An Tlinois ¢libwanan Robbed in her Chain
A garbled note reports a robbery involving a named individual in Illinois. The fragmentary text mentions a suspect or method, and speculates about arrival or access. The reader is left without clear details on time, place, or motive due to the damaged source.
LAB GIRL CHAPTER XT NOWING THE TRUTH
Barbee faces removal of barriers as she and Ken Carter confront love in crisis after a furnace accident. Ken lies badly injured with a crushed leg while Barbee wrestles with class and literacy barriers, belief, and a future together. Barbee declares belonging and love, amid hospital tensions and family concerns.
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Barbee
Ken
Any
Burbee
Ken Carter
Oh Ken and Barbee in a War Time Confession
Rene Ryerson Mare presents a tender wartime scene where Barbee confesses she judged Ken unfairly as snobbish and poor aloud. Ken reassures her with his own modest schooling and work ethic, explaining his engineering dreams wait until after the war. They reconcile and kiss as the tale ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbee
Ken
Jen
Wes
Univ LY
Cincinnati Markets Report Oddities and Prices
Fragmented market notes show varied price points for goods and services, including cutters and tools, with scattered figures such as 14,805 and 549. The garbled text hints at regional trading activity in Cincinnati and nearby areas, but the exact items and dates remain unclear.
War talk and market notes mix in fragmentary dispatch
Fragmented remarks quote high level generals and officials about civilization, race, and war aims, while nearby market lines report livestock prices with limited clarity. Names such as Maj. Gen. Sanita M. Donlittle and Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney appear in the murky text. Market figures show sheep, lambs, and hogs with price hints like 15.60 to 16.60 for hogs and 14 to 15 for lambs.
Marine flyer Col. Christian Schilt enters the scene
Marine aviator Col. Christian Schilt steps forward in the event, drawing attention as a key figure. The report notes his presence and role within the military display or ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Flyer
Col
Christian Schilt
Yanks keep improving amid odd factory mishaps
A fragmented report notes American efforts improving under uncertain conditions with mentions of wax coated matches and temperate processes. It references various improvised items and materials, including wrappers and decorative elements, in a tense, scattered context.
Wastepaper drive amid wartime shortages in 1940s
Historic notice details a United States Civilian Defense effort to expand and sort wastepaper collection. It highlights the public’s role, advance sorting methods, and the push to keep printers and paper mills supplied while reducing civilian disruption. The piece references Nora Alt Han and the Butler Beathians Paper Corporation in Chicago. It notes national shortages, shipping constraints, and the need to stretch paper supplies by prioritizing newsprint and ad pages.
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Burke
Maine
Oman
Civilian Defense Council
Wile
Nile
Wilmott
Nora Alt Han
Butler Beathiens Paper Corporatinn
Chien
Voluiteer
Ladd
Tn Aidvsarer
Aly Tae
Pepe
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Daily News
Joe B. Nixon
H. Arundel
Citizens News Co., Inc
Portoffice
Middlesboro, Ky
United Press News Service
Ssociation
Kaiddleboro
Belinty
Arin County
Suontha
Kentucky Pres Association
Rise
Wayme
Manefield
Nlass
Hitler
Tojo
Ewing
Charhvell
Moe
Milland Vranwell
Marine Upinntey
Xealie Burchanan
Taynwall
Loretta Coleman
Avere
Morley
Miss Coleman
Mo McGdaniel
Middlesboro
Lovell
T. L. McDaniel
Low Campbell
Fneewell
Sundhiy
Harry Rowlett
Newport Nien
van Thantide
Mhvrsdrall Montgomery
Alin
Evan
Nancy Sherpa
Ps Jaw
Liverpool
Don Rowlett
Howe
Mel
Tomine Wright
Divaghefer
Washington
Dy Garey
Meo
Cecil Mare
Wees
Andrew Dohnzon
Buell Ayehanad
Middle-1
Seny OL
Teenie Thei
Milford Rush
Sanity
Klood Magic
Mes
Verna
Ed Tere
Charlenes
la Joel
Hette
Ahex
Rose Dale
the Baptist Church
Harge
Tejay, Ky
Rachel Sutton
Abing and
Aayich
My and
Mies Mbert Wheeler
Aneto
Powells River
Janesville
Linorge Thode
Miesbora
Maggie Haifey
Mision Dau
Catherine Crackett
Devotly
Mire
Loonie Rowlell Mas
Row Tett
Opal Brooks
Ysientes
Riverview Wosplat
Dnstance
Korn
Uni
Rene
Ryerson Maré
WEA’ Service
Death
Adeline McEntesh
THE
Clem Evans
Lawigh
Joe Parker
Cincinnati
Bay Wedeloye
Taos
Walter F. Grorge
Georgia
Whittieg
Air Faves
Sanita MH
Donlittle
Morthwest Africa
George C. Kenney
Pacific
Medum
Ora
Nagtor
Hersey Cie
Fea Ad Erie Vito
Brigwmuks
Bob Steele
Ken Maynard
Hoot Gibson
Overland Mail
EDSON
Peter Edson
Cmailitg
Enour
Ty Camida
U.S
Ark
Lawrenc de DeWalt
Che Pei
Manning
Torbay
Kyser
Freddy Martin
Count Basie
Benny Chodman
Mavier Cugat
Ony Lombardo
Aies
Martha Jeoir
Gornctin
Hed Sparks
Willian Tary
Ethel Wate
Cheryl Waller
Alum
Wheian
Cee Jobyany Wekesmul
Chapter
Gent
Prmahert
Attslin
Pase
Piogar
Bergen
Qumruie Macartis
Ray Bowger
Cvu Curie ' Hickerieg
Cornell
Ene
Fontan Rcna
Caty
Autry
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