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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
13
The Democratic and Republican state leaders have met and accused one another of seeking to build a political machine in Missouri. The comment comes amid ongoing campaign dynamics as the state focuses on agricultural work like corn harvesting and cotton picking.
Sikeston city council orders observance of peace in Europe without liquor. Parents with sons serving or returned from the war will not tolerate drunken revelers. The piece argues liquor traffic was not suppressed in wartime due to national administration's ties to liquor interests.
Public schools in Sikeston start the term with higher attendance than last year. Teachers and pupils show enthusiasm and cooperation. The new superintendent is expected to have a successful year if he earns the strong support of school patrons.
Stalin, busy with the war, skipped the Quebec summit with Roosevelt and Churchill. The piece notes a lone commander who met with Britain’s leader, while Stalin’s Russia presses Romania for 300 million dollars as punishment for allying with the Axis.
Sikeston residents anticipate V Day as Allied victory nears. The Legion Park Honor Roll Board is being enlarged to include all Sikeston service members. If a name is missing, send it to the Honor Roll Committee promptly to honor the service person.
Former Missouri senator James A Reed died at 82 in Alpena Michigan last Friday after bronchitis. A longtime critic of the League of Nations prohibition lobbyists and election frauds Reed rose to prominence over more than forty years in public life including opposition to Hoover food control and the four power pact during WWI. He retired after 18 years in the Senate and later opposed Roosevelt third and fourth term campaigns. Also noted: Bulgaria freed 382 Allied POWs, including 310 Americans, as it declared war on Germany.
A Chicago Tribune column argues Roosevelt seeking a fourth term risks creating a Diaz like permanent rule in Washington. It warns perpetual office endangers republican principles, noting debt, tax, and power trends, and suggesting elective stability can become political capture without term limits.
Town clocks exhibit wide variance as an informal survey finds up to ten minutes difference between electrically controlled time pieces. The piece urges readers to trust their own watch and notes mixed signals from local shops and a bustling Sikeston boarding house scene.
A stark warning describes theatrical or shady tactics aimed at turning the White House into a personal possession. The speaker cites timelines of twelve, sixteen, and twenty years as threats to the Republic and to the status of the Presidency.
The Scott county court orders Kingshighway to be 60 feet wide and instructs property owners along the route to adjust fences accordingly. Also reported are Sikeston’s four aeroplanes, a WCTU officers’ meeting at the Methodist church, a birthday party for Billie Malone, and local moves and community events.
Ten years back on September 13 1948 reports Jupiter Pluvius soaking the Mississippi valley with rain and a wide temperature swing from 50 on Sunday to 89 on Monday. Miss Mary Lou Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Ford Morley chosen as the 1943 Neighbor Day Queen. Mr and Mrs Ben Welter and Mr and Mrs W O Carroll visited relatives at Caruthersville Sunday.
Five years ago on September 14 1939 Southeast Missouri endured a heat wave with readings up to 101 degrees and a strike at Himmelberger Harrison Manufacturing Company Morehouse persisted. Picketing continues day and night as workers seek settlement while a tentative schedule for the Southeast Missouri Jubilee on September 29 30 is prepared.
M L A PROPWASH 45 B presents Miss Gerry Vaughn as locker queen of the week. Her photo graces the locker shelf of Aviation Cadet Bill Lowery in Squadron 3. Last seen with Cadet Lowery, her Tech Order lists age nineteen, Washington DC residence, hair auburn eyes brown occupation stenographer planning division Washington Navy Yard. She plans to visit on September 22.
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st A A F Base Unit with material reflecting cadet views. It states that articles and remarks do not necessarily reflect those of the paper or the Army Air Forces Central Training Command.
A historical staff box lists commanding officer Major Phil Hughes and new staff, editors including J. F. Huling as Editor-in-Chief, L. B. Herrin Managing Editor, J. F. Hudson assistant editor, R. S. Hopkins II and R. W. Jessup as assistant editors, with sports editor and art editor credits to T. J. Crowden and others.
A fragment from a cadet newsletter recounts weekend antics and in-jokes. References include D L Holz schuhs marriage, R B McMurray inspection, L K Hager dubbed Marathon Kid, and numerous playful exchanges about uniforms, guitars, flying fatigue, and post duties. Multiple cadets like E J Janicki Latimer Hammer Crowden Kerr Smalley Frost and J J Smalley feature, with light gossip on daily routines, conquests, and bunk life.
A Sikeston weather summary notes a Tuesday high of 87 during the fall week after a heavy Monday rain of 2.14 inches and a low of 52. The week also includes a two hour war bond sale planned for next Wednesday afternoon and local gins report just over 300 bales of cotton ginned to date.
The Young Matrons Club held a meeting with 21 members. New officers were installed: Mrs J E Oakes president, Mrs R B Joseph secretary, and Mrs Hager treasurer. Members enjoyed refreshments after games and will meet again Monday night at the Sikeston USO.
The Cadets of M I A defeated The Herald All-Stars 3 to 0 in the season finale. Pitcher Glass starred on the mound and his batting average ranks among the best in Sikes ton, as Lt. Good acre provided humor behind the plate in a game marked by spirited play.
Aviation Cadet William Riley from Squadron 4 is honored for his long army career and Polar route work with Good Conduct and theater ribbons. Born June 5, 1944, he aims to graduate West Point in June 1966 and will train in Monroe Louisiana as navigator bombardier before pursuing aviation duties.
Cadets from class 45 A and Squadron 3 plus overnight passers from FIOs and 2nd Lts created a lively scene at the Saturday dance. Aviation Cadet J B Rogan led a hog calling formation that delighted local gals as refreshments flowed. The event repeats next Saturday with buses to Cairo and Charleston via Mrs Brewer.
W. L Cantrell Jr of Caruthersville is appointed a West Point cadet by Congressman Orville Zimmerman. He has attended Marion Military Institute in Marion Alabama since the first of the year and will continue studies there.
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