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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
11
Pennsylvania bred Miss Fike, 20, blue eyes and blonde hair, 5 feet 7 inches, 128 pounds, works as a stenographer and enjoys ice skating and dancing. Rumor says she may become Mrs. Rimer. Lt. Foster loses post dog catcher title. Lt. Spoonhour showcased bed check skills last Monday.
Jean Paul Bradshaw, candidate for Governor, told Sikeston last Saturday that at least three men who aided in the attempt to steal the Missouri governorship nearly four years ago have been nominated for high office by the Democrats. He cited a lawyer who wrote the opinion for the scheme, a former attorney general now nominated for U.S. senator, and a state senator who voted for the plan and is named for governor. He noted a fourth: James Wallace, Scott county representative, re-nominated by Democrats. Bradshaw argued Supreme Court defeat of the steal shows reward for those involved in higher offices.
The article notes President Roosevelt’s Oklahoma City speech accusing opponents of falsehood and fraud and likening them to German propagandists. It reports Governor Dewey’s reply demanding the record, and suggests that future debates will become a full dogfight of rhetoric with references to Roosevelt’s dog Fala.
A wartime wartime message warns that while Allied victory in Europe nears, fierce German defense on home soil remains likely. The notice predicts the bloodiest phase with heavy casualties and urges faith in God and unyielding resolve to win.
An officer on leave relates a baby birth at the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics and a stern reply. Fred Harris, chief engineer, notes the governor race with ties to a Lebanon high school debate team. Autumn arrives with fashion, rummage sales, blood drives, and warnings about Friday October 13 1944.
A vivid verse describes sunlit peaks and tall pines bending before wind then resuming their stance as symbols praising God. The piece quotes Ivy Hull recalling Franklin D. Roosevelt from April 18 1982 urging caution against replacing public officials mid term, arguing there is no sound basis for the don’t change horses claim.
In Sikeston the Armory hosted a lively Kadet dance where R L Goudge faced multiple amorous admirers as he kept dancing with his date. The Matrons' Club met at the Sikeston USO for a casual card night and doughnuts, planning a gala finale and fungalore. cadet attendance was up at the Armory dance, prompting planning for the graduation dance location and time to be posted at retreat.
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 2561st A. A. F. Base Unit. This unit of the Army Air Forces Central Training Command notes that all articles and remarks are those of the cadets and do not necessarily reflect the views of this paper.
The piece humorously chronicles Aviation Cadets at the Cotton Club, naming D C Hughes and C J Mader, with quips about an attempted orchestra takeover and Navy/Army chatter. It notes Lt Hawkins returning, Squadron 3’s return, and various cadet antics, including pace, flirtation, etiquette, and a cautionary Ouija board forecast for Robert Hopkins. The tone is playful patchwork from a cadet journal.
A vivid celebration of the Fairchild PTs flying over town. The piece portrays their daring maneuvers, with loops and close passes, jokingly thrilling residents and a prim old maid praying for their souls. It closes with a toast to the pilots and a wish they fly on with the Squadron Up There.
The Cadets of the 2561st laud Aviation Cadet John F. Huling known as Honest John born in a log cabin. A Mobile Alabama native with Gulf and Caribbean days aboard a 65 foot yawl he has visited 58 foreign countries and seen two ships blow from under him. He completed Civilian Pilot Training and joined the Aviation Cadet program after reserve duty. He excelled in radio press and athletics at Amhurst College and won Best Soldier Production earning 100 dollars. The Cadets express pride in knowing such a versatile cadet.
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