P Hiding in Germany NCOs and Looted Nazi Items Amid Battle
In Germany under fire, soldiers describe hiding and recovering German relics including a dogtag and a signa while evading identification. Pfc. Glen H Walker of Arkansas digs for supplies, then spots an anti personnel mine and avoids danger as his unit fights nearby. S/Sgt Leagvet OShields coordinates with Stackar in the foxhole during a tense night maneuver.
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Wartime Letters and Notices From Thomasville Post
Readable fragments describe wartime shortages and postwar changes in 1945, with notes on rationing shifts, veterans returning home, and local concerns. References include coal delivery, New Year events, the Utah train wreck, and calls for nurses and technicians in the WAC and Army installations. The piece surveys public mood, political mentions, and community life amid ongoing global conflict.
Seabees: Navy Construction Corps Celebrates Third Anniversary
The Seabees, formed to perform dangerous construction tasks in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters, celebrate their third anniversary. Their crews are praised for gallantry and versatile work from the Aleutians to the southern Pacific, building fortifications and essential facilities under harsh conditions.
Labor clash over government seizure threatens postwar policy
The article discusses Montgomery Ward and other parties in a dispute over government seizure of plants, Sewell Avery, Petrillo, and the justice department's stance. It warns that postwar labor and union actions could shift laws and trigger broader conflicts between unions and industry.
Southeast Near Peak Levels Reported Across 1944
The Federal Reserve Bank’s 1944 annual business view notes Southeast activity near peak levels with strong farm income and higher construction and textile outputs. It cites Florida and Georgia gains, uprooted naval stores shortages, hurricane impacts, and a fruit yield boom for Florida, while timber and energy sectors faced material shortages and war constraints.
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Work or Fight law eyed for 4-Fs amid manpower gaps
Congress weighs Byrnes proposal to force certain 4-F and older draft registrants into war plants if manpower controls fail. Key questions include eligibility limits, potential benefits or pensions, impact on existing essential jobs, and how many workers are truly needed to sustain wartime production.
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King Pete to Agree Headed Coalition Forming
Fragmented text describes a three man regency and plebiscite amid regional tensions. Mentions Tito Suregency Greece and Yugoslavia with references to exile and government steps.
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Slavia
Mi Jer
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Tito
Shaw report quotes lead in a tense exchange
A fragmentary report cites Shaw and Avot in a tense exchange over a household matter. Names appear garbled, with references to Bern and Lormary Aseq, suggesting a transcribed interview or telephonic inquiry. details are unclear.
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Shire
George Bern
Lormary
Hau Shaw
140 000 Men Listed as 4-F in Georgia
State selective service director Iseehn states 4-F men in Georgia total 140000 with a further 20000 reclassified for occupational deferments. He notes War Mobilization Director Barnes suggested drafting 4-Fs for war work but Keelin had no comment.
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Iseehn
Selective Service
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Keelin
Stegall Son Killed in Action in Germany
Bainbridge Ga Dan J W Stegall receives War Department notice that his son Pvt Albert E B Stegall 28 of Bainbridge was killed in action in Germany on December lith with the Medical Corps of the US 86th Army. Stegall enlisted September 30 1943 and had overseas service five months prior to his death. He had worked at Catos Nursery before enlisting and is survived by his father six sisters Mrs J B Cato Mrs I J Powell Mrs R L Nix Mrs Brantley Harrell Miss Willa Stegall and Miss Nell Stegall.
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War. Department
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Medical Corps
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R. L. Nix
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Family Dinners Highlight Bainbridge Christmas Social
Holiday entertaining in Bainbridge Georgia featured intimate family dinners hosted by local groups. The Callahan family joined Mr and Mrs R Howell at their hotel Gilbert for a turkey dinner with festive decors and place cards. The Gragg reunion gathered Friday at Stephen Decatur Hotel in a Dutch themed banquet with many relatives and a long decorated table.
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Wesley Callahan
Johhny
Grace King
Alfred Rufey
Carol
Alfred, Jr
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Atlanta
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Gragg
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Harold Austin
Great Bend
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Phoebe Gragg
Earl Gragg
Martha Gragg
Sara Gragg
Fannie Oliver
Gilbert Gragg
Earle Carr Gragg
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Bainbridge Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Bainbridge Georgia readers note a series of hometown visitors and guests. Mr and Mrs C M McCaskill returned to Savannah after a week with Mrs McCaskill's sister Mrs Gilbert Grage. Captain and Mrs Harold Austin of Great Bend Indiana stayed with Mrs Austin's parents Mr and Mrs John Gragg. Miss Billie Bob Howell of Ogontz College Philadelphia spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs R Y Howell. Mrs R L Lane left for Miami Florida to visit her brother Wallace Parnell and Mrs Parnell for several months. Miss Constance Roberts visiting Thomasville with Miss Martha Brandon. A group including Mr and Mrs Frank Battles Jr Mr and Mrs Milton Woodberry Miss Margaret Chalfant Miss Florence Lane Mr Burch O Neal and Mr Melvin Nussbaum Jr went to St Marks over the weekend.
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Anne
William
Savannah
Philadelphia
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R. L. Lane
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Parnell
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Thomasville
Martha Brandon
Frank Battles, Jr
Milton Woodberry
Margaret Chalfant
Florence Lane
Burch O'Neal
Melvin Nussbaum, Jr
St Marks
Poultry Black Market Exposed in North Georgia
AP reports a large poultry black market in seven North Georgia counties with losses reaching millions. The War Food Administration will divert chickens to Army use starting Saturday, as L T Wells of the WFA warns about the scheme and prices. arrests are unlikely until the ceiling rule lowers civilian supply.
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New York Phone Operators Aim to Strike Jan 26
New York long distance operators reaffirm plans to strike January 26. An executive of the independent federation says the vote by union members seeks a five dollar weekly wage increase, in line with a wage panel recommendation from the National War Labor Board.
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New York City
Longines Telephone Workers
National War Labor Board
Opposing Tightening Draft Standards on Essential Farm Workers
Washington January 3 AP War Food Administrator Marvin Jones opposed tightening draft deferments for 1600 men on military draft age categorized as essential farm workers. War Mobilization Director Byrnes told the president and Congress it may be necessary to revisit deferment standards to secure more manpower for the armed services. Also a note mentions Seneca Indians historically skimming petroleum from salt springs in western Pennsylvania for healing effects.
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Marvin Jones
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