Allies face decisive battles shaping world democracy
The piece argues that Allied victory in Europe dictates success in Asia and stresses France as a historic ground for liberty. It recalls Chalons Tours Hastings Orleans and Waterloo to frame the stakes and calls for democratic outcomes beyond mere years of peace. It links current World War II battles with past turning points and a lasting democratic future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Japan
Germany
Alps
France
Chalons
Attila
Tours
Charles Martel
William the Conqueror
Harold
Hastings
England
Joan Cef Arc
Orleans
English
Spain
Belgium
Hitlerland
Waterloo
Napoleon
St. Helens
Gene Aldrich Receives Presidential Unit Citation in Sikeston
Sikeston’s war hero Gene Aldrich was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation by Capt. L. T. Hundt at Pensacola for his role aboard the USS Enterprise. He and two companions were stranded at sea 34 days, survived on scant food, reached Danger Island before a hurricane, and his voyage inspired The Raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Aldrich
Sikeston
L. T. Hundt
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Enterprise
Henterprise
Gene
Marshall
Gil
Bert Islands
Danger Island
Missouri
Tuberculosis Plans Outlined By New Madrid Society
At a New Madrid County Tuberculosis Association meeting in the county court room, C A Stallings was elected president succeeding the late Robert B Meetemeyer. The group approved collaboration with the Farm Bureau to pursue a county health department and discussed X ray screening for indigents funded by the association. A film from the Missouri Tuberculosis Association was shown and Dr Florence Evans explained active TB diagnosis. The treasury reported 1054.76 raised from Christmas seals and bonds, split between state and local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
Dorothy M. Garnett
Sikeston
New Madrid County
Garrett
Florence Evans
Sikeston Health Office
Evans
S. M. Sarno
Morehouse
Tuberculosis Association
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board
Ralph McGee
Gideon
J. D. Twitty
Lilbourn
Adrian Anderson
Matthews
Wmn. Dawson Jr
L B. Hoy
Association
Democratic Women Meet in Southeast Missouri District
About 80 Democratic women gathered at the Cotton Club near Sikeston for the Tenth Congressional District meeting. Officers elected include Maude Bragg as second vice president, L D Joslyn as fourth vice president, Gordon Stroud as treasurer, and John W Noble as recording secretary, with Mary Oliver presiding. State candidates for governor Dan Donnelly and Edgar Shook were among attendees, along with other hopefuls and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women’s Club
Tenth Congressional District
Democratic Party
Missouri
Maude Bragg
Cape Girardeau
L. D. Joslyn
Charleston
Gordon Stroud
Matthews
John W. Noble
Dunklin County
Mary Oliver
Caruthersville
J. W. Billings
Kennett
State Democratic Women's Club
Cotton Club
Sikeston
Phil Donnelly
Edgar Shook
Dan D. Porter
Oliver W. Nolen
Dwight Roberts
B. H
Lefty) Stewart
Robert Winn
Harry J. Rivercomb
Collision Yesterday at Busy Intersection Near Malone and New Madrid
Mrs. James P. Wallace sustained a facial cut when her Chevrolet convertible collided with Jim Alsup’s Ford at the Malone avenue and New Madrid street intersection yesterday at 5 30 pm. Mrs. Wallace was driving south while Alsup traveled west. Mrs. Wallace's passenger Mrs. Charles Hile was unhurt. Both cars sustained damage to the left side and front respectively. a traffic light governs the crossing.
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James P. Wallace
Jim Alsup
Malone Avenue
New Madrid Street
Charles Hile
Wallace
Treasury balance for tuberculosis program funds
Before the Christmas seal sale a balance of 60579 dollars exists. The funds will be used to pay for X rays and publicity work. Arrangements will be made to secure education films on tuberculosis control to be shown in county schools after the fall term begins.
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We Treasury
Propwash Cadets Publish At Sikeston Base Unit
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st A. A. F. Base Unit in Sikeston Missouri. All articles and remarks reflect the cadets and may not represent the paper’s views.
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Sikeston
Editorial Staff Commanding Officers and Editors Named
The notice lists key personnel including Major Phil Hughes as Commanding Officer and J L Watson, with Editor in Chief J C Tuck and W P Boardman. Senior editors E W Culek, assistant editors J I Cc. Carmichael, G W Gruber, A C Fuller, junior R A Bessette, assistant W R Fitzgerald, and Harry Wainwright as Art Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Watson
J. C. Tuck
W. P. Boardman
E. W. Culek
JI Cc. Carmichael
G. W. Gruber
A. C. Fuller
R. A. Bessette
W. R. Fitzgerald
Harry Wainwright
Cave in the Gunter sparks a lively student note
Last Saturday a group called the Dodos gathered at an apothecary where men exchanged greetings and plans. The piece jokes about a cave for the 256ist, teases Lt. Holland, mentions Aggie war songs, and notes dorm routine quirks like bed messing after lights out to avoid trouble.
Junior Matrons League Plans Barracks Tour and Bridge Lessons
The Junior Matrons League met at the U S O hall now assigned to Cadet Wives for future meetings. Lt. Holland spoke inviting a barracks tour next week led by Mrs. Brewer. Wives gathered at the Red Cross to make arm bands and scrapbooks for Army Base Hospitals. New and visiting members were noted from Classes 44-J 44-Y and 44-K. Bridge lessons begin Monday June 5 with fifteen members present.
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U. S. O. Hall
Dover
Lt. Holland
League
Brewer
Red Cross
Jaynes
Kerr
Green
Harris
Woods
Walpreens
Introduction to acrobatic flight for upperclass 44 J cadets
The past week exposed upperclass 44 J cadets to acrobatics with little air sickness and only one “Cookie Tosser.” Inverted flight draws interest as cadets adjust from level work to aerial maneuvers. The shift alters pocket items and routines, with many items mislaid or lost, including form Noe. 1.
Cadets Undergo 30 Hour Functional Swimming Course
Cadets start a biweekly 30 hour program to teach non-swimmers to swim and advance swimmers. Three groups cover non-swimmers swimmers and functional swimmers with stringent yardage and stroke requirements under Lt. Roux as part of Army Air Forces Central Training Command at Randolph Field Texas.
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Roux
Army Air Forces Central Lwiying Training Command
Randolph Field
Texas
Mutt and Jeff of Bldg 1 A Lead PT-19 Flights
In a lively airfield scene two lanky airmen J Dwyer and A Dunlap hold dual views of the flight line in Bldg 1 A nicknamed Mutt and Jeff. They pilot PT-19s with dramatic stops at the South field while speculation swirls about their origins and personalities. The note also highlights Glamour boy TNT Fieger’s impact in Sikeston and jokes about Sarge Gerhardt’s handling of howling dogs.
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South Field
Jeff
Texas
SiKeston News Briefs Highlight Local Movements And Visits
Clay A Mitchell visits Memphis while the Swacker family, moving to Atlanta, leaves for Georgia. Fisher brothers ill in Indiana prompt a trip. Hartzell plans a health westward. Ed White family hosts guests from Bertrand, Oklahoma City, and St Louis. Moores, Mounts, Francis family reunions and Hot Springs trips feature among residents' travels and health notes.
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Clay A. Mitchell
Memphis
A. W. Swacker
Bill
Atlanta
Tessie Lee
Agnes Story
Clayton Fisher
Boonville
Ind
Indiana
J. M. Hartzell
Hartzell Blacksmith Shop
St. Louis
E. P. Francis
Fredericktown
Pierce Francis
Miles City
Mont
G. W. Moss
Appleton City
Peetee
Harry L. Harry Jr
Stephanie
H. L. Harty
Hot Springs
Ark
Miami
Fla
Comdr. Harty
Eleanor Harty
Stix, Baer & Fuller
Morehouse News Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Travel
Lyman Bakers conducts business in Blytheville this week. Mrs. Ida Schultz of Miami visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Parmiey of St. Louis spend weekend here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Herman Sullivant of Teleaca Kentucky visits relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dillon of St. Louis were here after the death of his brother John Crain. Mrs. Dan Baker and Herschel D. Love return from St. Louis. Miss Faye Proctor, visiting her mother, returns to Washington DC to work for the FBI.
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Lyman Bakers
Blythevile
Ida Schultz
Miami
Flairs
Ira Smith
Gale Parmiey
St. Louis
Herman Sullivant
Televe. Ky
iMrs
A. C. Sullivant
Harry Dillon
St.Louis
John Crain
Dan Baker
Herschel D. Love
Faye Proctor
Washington, D. C
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Belief Prominence in The Herald Headlines
The Herald asserts trust in its own reporting, urging readers to accept what is published as factual and reliable without question. The phrase signals newspaper confidence, inviting readers to rely on the paper's authority for news and interpretation.
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