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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
11
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 309th A. A. FE. FL. p. of Sikeston, Missouri. All articles and remarks herein are the cadets and do not necessarily reflect the views of this paper.
Senator Scott W Lucas of Illinois introduces a resolution urging immediate authorization of a 10 million emergency fund for flood control in the Middle West. War Secretary Stimson warns Congress the war crisis is near and urges realism about a short war, while Emperor Hirohito marks his 43rd birthday with a parade and concern for aircraft production. U S Eighth Air Force reports April air losses of over 1300 Nazi fighters and 24,000 tons of bombs across Germany and occupied Europe. The Army confirms 498 American lives lost in a recent Mediterranean ship sinking, the third major transport loss this war.
The Federal Employees Union editor calls on federal administrators and supervisors to reform chaotic personnel practices. He warns laxity costs the public and urges rigorous analysis, equitable staffing, and courageous steps to root out inequities, with emphasis on internal reform over layoffs.
The text urges branches to remove dust from corners and tighten loose ends while strengthening administrative procedures. It emphasizes protecting the service from destructive attacks and calls for courage, wisdom, and patience. The NFBE advocates competent, forward-looking personnel and broad support from Congress and the public for reform.
A citizen writes that the President overrode civil law by ordering armed troops to control Montgomery Ward & Company of Chicago. The author claims the nation, by executive action, became the outlaw and urges protection of citizens against such lawless acts, comparing it to King George’s crimes and insisting patriotism requires resistance.
Dr W W Parker president of State College Cape Girardeau told Sikeston Methodist Church that parental responsibility remains central to youth welfare. He warned schools and recreation rooms cannot replace home life and highlighted door-key children who return to empty houses. Delinquency stems from parental neglect, he said.
Louie Largent known as Lowe returns to Sikeston at Bowman's Drug Store as pharmacist. Formerly co owner of the TH and L Drug Store with W. B. Hollingsworth, he later started City Drug Store, retiring briefly due to illness. Friends welcome his comeback at the old stand.
A brisk look at Sikeston history notes World War I era Company K homecoming hopes, Victory bond sales, and bond flights at Malone park. It also lists 1924 state convention delegates, school contest participants, and local births. Later items cover 1929 rainfall, 1984 exams, 1989 principal changes, 1943 oil pipeline tensions, and public works appointments.
The notice lists commanding officer Captain Phil Hughes and staff editors James J. Cale Jr. W. E. Koup Associate Eugene J. Cale editors Jack C. Carmichael and Howard Dale with James J. Cale Jr. serving as Editor-in-Chief.
Thirteen cadets wives attended the weekly meeting led by President Mrs Betty Niel at the Country Club. E H Greene, husband posted here, was elected vice president and several new members joined from Barwyn Illinois Dallas Texas Fort Worth Texas and Lansing Michigan. One year old David Manchester became the first boy to join the circle.
Poem and field notes recount pride in service wings and sacrifice. The piece celebrates toil, discipline, and faith while noting drills, a mishmash of candid anecdotes from a California based cadet scene. It mentions epidemics of checkuis and a Cadet dance at the Armory. Hazel Gray features as a performer at the St Louis Blues event.
Five questions test aircraft types and honors. Answers: Betty is a two engined bomber. F-5 is based on P-38. Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon lacks purple. Fifth Air Force commander is Lt Gen George C Kenney. an air mile is 6080 feet while a land mile is 5280 feet.
Mrs. Brewer continues hosting cadet dances after two successful turnout events. This Saturday night the Country Club hosts another event with Kassel Orchestra providing music, aiming to keep the crowds up and ensure a strong turnout.
In this week’s Locker Sweetheart contest Cadet Fred Holmes’s wife is the entry. She is 20, 5 feet 7 inches, 128 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes. Dallas Texas native formerly with Texas and Pacific Railroad and an accomplished skater swimmer. Her interest in flying matches her husband’s. Cadet Arthur W Holling earned top honors as most on the ball, with four Navy years and first underclassman to solo at youth field.
Legislation creating a system of postal notes to transmit sums up to 10 dollars for a flat five cent fee was approved by the House without dissent and sent to the Senate. It targets small money orders where current fees range from 10 to 19 cents, noting about 70 percent of postal money orders are for 10 dollars or less.
A 4 H Club project dress inspires a war worker father to invest egg money in War Bonds. The daughter explains the $18.75 saved buys fighting tools now and retools the farm later, urging readers to join in saving for the war effort and future needs.
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