Types of Government Definitions in Historical Note
A Christian Science Monitor excerpt explains democracy as self government through legal processes with rights. It defines dictatorship as rule by a single authority, totalitarianism as oppressive rule with propaganda and police, and contrasts authoritarian and fascist systems. Naziism and communism are described as totalitarian ideologies with party control and suppression of liberties.
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Christian Science Monitor
Italy
Mussolini
Germany
Hitler
Storm Troopers
Gestapo
Karl Marx
Lazy Man's Philosophy on Work and Wealth
The piece contrasts high effort and earnings with lower effort and spending. It argues that more work leads to more income and more spending, while less work reduces both earnings and spending, raising a paradox about wealth. The text implies a cyclical pattern of work, earnings, and spending.
Notice to heirs for final report in Newell estate
Public notice commands the sheriff to publish for ten days in Grayson County a summons regarding the estate of Frances Elizabeth Newell. Administrator T. E. Newell has filed a final report in Grayson County Court and a hearing is set for the fourth Monday in May 1944 at the Sherman courthouse. Interested parties may appear and contest.
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State OF
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Frances Elizabeth Newell
T. E. Newell
City of
Sherman
A. D
H. Grady Thompson
Maude Haddick
Divorce Suit Abandonment Case Notices Thompson v Thompson
Citation issued in Grayson County Texas directs Henry Lee Thompson to appear by 10 AM on Monday after 42 days from issuance, in Sherman courthouse. Plaintiff Lois Aline Thompson files No 52740 on May 11 1944 alleging divorce on three years abandonment. Clerk S V Earnest with deputy Nancy Drake.
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State OF Texas
Henry Lee Thompson
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Ethel Bruton
Herman C. Bruton
Inez Steed
Bruton v Bruton Abandonment Suit Citation
Citation issued in Grayson County Texas naming Herman C. Bruton as plaintiff and Ethel Bruton as defendant for abandonment exceeding three years. Dated May 3 1944 issued by Deputy Inez Steed. Case No 52719 filed April 27 1944.
Texarkana Hosts Fifth War Loan Opening Ceremony
Texarkana prepares to host the June 12 opening of the Fifth War Loan with Secretary Morgenthau announcing the drive to raise 16 billion dollars in a month. Texas and Arkansas governors, local leaders, and national figures will participate as KCMC radio broadcasts the event to the nation.
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Texarkana
Ark.-Tex
Salerno
Anzio
Amercia
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Texas
Arkansas
Bowie
Miller
Oklahoma
Louisiana
New Mexico
KCMC
Mutual
All America
Mor genthau to speak on overseas program at local opening
Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. will speak at a city outside Washington to launch a national program broadcast to overseas listeners. The 5th War Loan Victory cry Back the Attack Buy More Than Before will emanate from a town of 50 000 people that has already met its 5th War Loan quota.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Twins and Triplets Favored for Hollywood Child Roles
Hollywood production chief Sol Lesser seeks a beautiful six month old baby and would welcome twins or triplets for daily stunts. State law limits each child to twenty minutes before cameras, making two or three babies a cost efficient option to shorten filming.
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Hollywood
Calif
Sol Lesser
Household Fats Free Mexia Butcher From Jail
In Mexia a 259 pound butcher F P Saltsman was arrested to promote the Used Household Fat Salvage drive. He was kept in jail until a pound of fat equaled his weight was turned in. After 259 pounds were weighed the man was freed and urged locals to hurry with fat collection.
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Mexia
F. P. Saltsman
Saltsman
Durance Vile
Mexia Salvage Committee
Teacher and pupil discuss oxygen discovery timeline
A classroom exchange cites the discovery of oxygen around 1770 and asks what people breathed before then. The dialogue reflects curiosity about historical science and respiration.
Local Theatrical Lineup Teases Bright Season
A regional listing previews an upcoming stage and film lineup including Gung Ho Broadway Rhythm No Time For Love What a Woman Northern Pursuit Henry Aldrich Hunts a House Lost Angel Beautiful But Broke Thank Your Lucky Stars Song of Russia Girl Crazy Riding High Never a Dull Moment Swing Shift Maisie Cover Girl Lassie Come Home Around the World for audiences this season.
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Henry Aldrich
Russia
Maisie
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