Hospitals seek solutions as crowding strains care
The piece notes crowded hospitals across the country with admissions denied and services uneven in type and quality. It cites nurse shortages, skilled staff gaps despite leadership by General MacArthur, overworked doctors, and higher civilian costs, while government salaries pull workers away. The local hospital relies on donor endowment to fund operations with a year earning 60,217 dollars and expenses 65,815 dollars, sustaining services through endowment subsidization.
Publication rights notice and subscription terms
The article lists ownership rights for Associated Press dispatches and the paper as well as preserved rights for special dispatches. It sets submission deadlines for advertisement changes by 6 p.m. the day before publication and outlines subscription pricing and advance payment requirements.
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Associated Press
Fragmented political musings on war and society
A reflective monologue lists social fears and political shifts. It critiques government action and the Supreme Court, notes fears of fascism and war, mentions Draft, arms policy, and Allied aid, and stresses cautious, quiet political work over loud bravado.
Sec Knox Warns Sub Threat Remains Ahead of Invasion
Secretary Knox says German U boats have not been stopped despite air strikes on bases. He cautions crossings across the Atlantic may be challenged again and convoys must rely on navy and air forces. Pacific subs likewise suffer losses as Japan ships are sunk, but overall danger and timing of attacks around invasion days remain uncertain.
MacArthur Letters With Nebraska Congressman Stir Debate
Letters between General Douglas MacArthur and freshman Congressman Miller of Nebraska reveal diplomatic tone on political topics. Analysts note talk of high command, regulations, and progress against Japan while public sentiment remains split on MacArthur carrying states and party loyalties in the South.
Southern Governors Sought to Boost Milk Subsidy
Georgia milk control head Cogdell asks Southern governors to press Congress to extend and raise the milk subsidy. A Washington meeting with Georgia lawmakers follows, as the 80 cent per hundredweight subsidy expires May 1. If extended six months at $1, Georgia says milk production will meet state needs. Senators Arnall and Harrison and Representatives Broome Phillips Roose and Mavity accompany Cogdell.
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Atlanta
Congress
Alton Cogdell
Georgia
Milk Control Board
Cogdell
State Legislative Milk Committee
Washington
New Measure Proposed for Flue-Cured Tobacco
Senate agriculture committee approved a measure allowing growers to exceed acreage allotments by a tolerance of one sixth of an acre or seven percent for the 1944 45 crop. The policy applies to flue cured tobacco in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida and follows a House passed bill.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Labor draft urged by Army Navy and Maritime Commission
Washington reports the Army Navy and Maritime Commission press forward with a labor draft proposal to Congress amid broad opposition from labor and business. Senator Austin outlined a local selective draft style plan with area calls for volunteers before invoking a regional draft if needed.
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Army-Navy-Maritime Commission
Congress
Austin
R-Yi
Toledo
Cartersville Plans Allatoona Dam Postwar Project
Cartersville leaders described the 1944 top project as advancing postwar construction of the Allatoona dam. Rep Tarver noted secured funding for preliminary engineering, with plans for $60 million in seven Coosa river dams. Gov Arnall said the state development board will assist communities and push ahead.
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Cartersville
Allatoona Dam
W. N. Shadden
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Dent
Flood Control Committee
Malcol Tarver
Ellis Arnall
Agricultural and Industrial Development Board
Carterville
Arnail
Liberty ship Samieyte launched at Jones Shipyard
Brunswick Ga April 21 AP the Liberty ship Samieyte was launched last night with Mrs Palmer Hoyt wife of the Portland Oregonian publisher and Mrs E Burkes Summer wife of a federal attorney as co sponsors. The ship was the 36th to slide.
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Samieyte
Palmer Hoyt
Portland Oregonian
E. Burkes Summer
College Records Show Long List of Classified Dean Names
A long OCR readout lists multiple names with classification codes such as w.-2-C w.-1-A and n.-1-C. The fragment appears to catalog faculty or students with associated codes and initials across many individuals including Richard Qwenn Odie Long and Hollis Carter.
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Hiry
C. Qwenn
Richard
C. Dorming, Jr
W. D
Baggett
Hugh
Floyd
Edward B. W
Benton
Bozeman
Odie
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Clifford
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Ollice G
A Beall
Wallace M
A Cooper
Ivey J
Treuadaway
Hiram M
Sellers
Earl
We la Carter
Hollis L
A Barlow
Arthur W
A Jow
Curtis F
A Fallin
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Stewart
John L
We la Luke
Ralph A
A Roberson
Hubert
Hill
Ocis
A Grant
Jacob N
A Williams
Arthur Tome
Ind. Patterson
Arthur Me- LA Spencer
Frank N
Ind. Williams
J.D
Ind. Tim
Lis N
Johnson
Bob N
Banks become more personalized in recent years
Atlanta April 21 AP. State Superintendent John Beasley says Georgia banks have grown more personal and community oriented. He notes modern bankers serve all, with loans available to small borrowers and personal contact increased by wartime staffing changes.
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Atlanta
John
Beasley
Georgia
Beistry
Beagley
Historic launch marks milestone in march to victory
J. A. Jones Shipyard and EB. J. Kraft urged workers to build five more during the month. Mrs. Hoyt's husband was invited to attend but sent a Washington wire declining due to inability to be present at the launch as part of the war effort.
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J. A. Jones
EB. J. Kraft
Badoglio Forms New Italian War Government
Naples April 21 Marshal Pietro Badoglio announced a new Italian war government with himself as Premier and Foreign Minister. The existing war ministries stayed, along with a finance minister headed by a chosen technician. Five ministers without portfolio included Sforza Croce Rodino and Togliatti.
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Naples
Pietro Badoglio
Oid
Badoglio
Italy
Liberation Junta
Badogio
Vittorio Emannese
Actionist
Union
Tailor Shop at Tattnall Prison Underway
Part of the tailor shop at Tattnall state prison is operating employing 50 prisoners and turning out about 400 pairs of green Herringbone twill pants daily. Director Francis R. Hammack said more machines are being sought to boost production to outfit county convicts. In the women's section 30 women make prison uniform dresses.
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Atlanta
Tattnall State Prison
Francis R. Hammack
Corrections
Gas coupons stolen worth 13000 recovered by police
Atlanta reports 13000 worth of gasoline coupons traced from a Jonesboro car to Griffin bank employee Rit us Lawrence. Harper and two others arrested after officers stopped a car for traffic where the thief Reid and a boy Hunt claimed ownership. OPA reports another arrest in Tallapoosa for illegal coupon possession linked to Phenix City theft.
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Harper
Jonesboro
Fletcher Reid
Atlanta
Frank Hunt
Reid
Hlayper
Price Administration
Tallapoosa
OPA
Phenix City
Ala
Anniston
Oil interests select drilling sites in Mitchell and Decatur
Waycross Georgia April. C W Deming reports oil and gas committee of the local chamber of commerce that large oil interests have chosen drilling sites in Mitchell County and southwest Decatur County. Stanaland Oil Company plans to drill on the J H Pullen farm in Mitchell County while Hunt Oil interests will test drill on the Metcalf plantation in Decatur County as part of Southland plantation holdings.
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Waycross
Mitchell County
Decatur
South Georgia
C. W. Deming
Oil and Gas Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Stanalind Oil Company
Standard
Hunt Oil
Metcalf
Decatur County
Southland
Vehicle owner preserves coupons left by a hotel hiker
The car owner found and kept a set of coupons left behind by a hotel hiker, suggesting a casual exchange or lost items situation. No immediate attribution of theft or harm.
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