Knight dies at home in Bainbridge Georgia
Mrs Annie Weather and Mrs Reynolds mourn Knight who died January 4 at Bainbridge Georgia. The obituary notes two daughters Myra and Mrs Reynolds, a brother G W Knight and sister Minnie Glisson of Pine Park. Services were held January 8 at 4 pm at the residence with Rev B A Pafford officiating. Interment followed at Chronicle City Cemetery with pallbearers named. Honorary pallbearers listed.
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Thoughts on War, Democracy and Common Sense in Wartime
A blend of wartime musings on leadership, taxation, virtue, and society. The author laments egoism and praises memory, heroism, and service while noting education gaps and the need for tools for Georgia’s crafts and scientific farming.
Judge H. W. Hopkins Honored By Wartime Service Reflections
The article honors Judge H. W. Hopkins on reaching 95, highlighting his wartime enlistment attempt, legal prowess, and civic dedication. It contrasts his career with the experiences of thousands of veterans receiving modern medical care as they recover from battlefield injuries, noting government efforts to provide specialized treatment in major hospitals for war-wounded servicemen.
Coalition argues for world cooperation and readiness
The piece argues that the United States must join or lead a ready military coalition to influence global events. It warns against isolation and calls for aligning policies with nations sharing common aims, while protecting U.S. interests and preventing fascist resurgence.
Casualty totals rise in World War II data release
Washington reports American combat casualties through December 21 at 38,139, with oilier totals for Army and Navy rising. War Department secretary Stimson said precise losses from the Nazi drive beginning December 16 are not yet available, and timing for a full report is uncertain.
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Draft crackdowns mark shift in war mobilization
The article reports on Byrnes pressuring draft boards to reassess 18 to 25 year olds on farm deferments, arguing many are still needed on farms. It highlights rising casualty tolls since December, calls to boost monthly drafts to 86,000, and a pattern of optimistic wartime statements followed by renewed urgency in production and manpower policy.
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Darien River Bridge to Open This Saturday
A new 1,452 foot concrete bridge over the Darien river on U S Highway 71 will be formally dedicated and opened to traffic Saturday. The bridge cost 1 008 499 dollars and took two years to complete with state officials including Highway Director Ryburn G. Clay attending the ceremony.
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Clemency Denied for Lena Baker in Georgia Case
Lena Baker a 45 year old Black woman convicted of fatally shooting F E Knight a grist mill operator at Cuthbert had her clemency plea denied by the State Pardon and Parole Board. Governor Arnold had granted a 90 day stay while the board acted. The Randolph Superior Court must set a new execution date. Georgia has hung two women in its history, the last 72 years ago.
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Nephew of Gen Hodges Reported German War Prisoner
Lt. Sam N. Hodges Jr., nephew of Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges, commander of the U S first army, has been reported by the War Department as a German prisoner of war. He was missing in action on the German front since Oct 4 and was commissioned in the infantry at Fort Benning.
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Planes Made by United States During Past Year
Washington report: American factories delivered 96 869 planes of all types in 1944, bringing wartime output since July 1 1940 to 253 256. The 1944 gain of 11 423 planes surpasses weight-based growth, with heavier aircraft like B 29 on the rise. 1945 planning targets 98 227 planes, though War Production Board chair Krug says the total may rise. December deliveries reached 4 697, up from November's 6 747, with no drop in weight terms.
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ESU co ed who wrote book on sex attitude departs
Baton Rouge January 4 AP Gloria Jeanne Heller LSU co ed who wrote and distributed a booklet criticizing the university’s sex attitude has left for her Havana home with her mother. Her sister Sylvia remains to finish term. Gloria Igane’s boyfriend Julios Platas of Mexico City resigned from the university in protest.
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Mrs. Snipes To Be Freed From South Carolina Prison
Beatrice Snipes, once spared the electric chair due to pregnancy, is reported to be released soon after the late Governor Blackwood commuted her death sentence to life imprisonment and then to 12 years and three months as his final act before resigning to become a U S senator.
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