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July 1, 1945
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
An article by Will V. Neely in the Negro press advising unfaithful wives to reform before soldiers return from WWII sparks strong reactions from Pacific-based troops and U.S. wives, highlighting concerns over infidelity and faithfulness.
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Wives
Had Better Be
Straight
When
We
Return
Say
Soldiers
Article By War Correspondent Stirs Tempest Abroad, At Home
CHICAGO -(ANP)- Immediate sudden reaction was aroused in the Pacific by an article written by Will V. Neely, Associated Negro Press writer which appeared in several newspapers some time ago.
The article stated that wives who had been 'stepping out' on their husbands should clean house before their husbands return.
According to letters pouring in from overseas, many clippings were sent by friends of the soldiers and the result was felt all the way from Australia to Okinawa.
FOR GIRL FRIENDS TOO
A letter from Sgt. J. A. Hamilton stationed in Leyte stated that "although I'm not married, this clipping goes for girl friends too."
One letter signed by 10 soldiers in Luzon requested that their names be withheld but stated: "We read the article about wives stepping out while we're fighting. By golly, our wives had better have a straight face when we get back!"
One soldier agreed that he didn't mind his wife going to a movie or having a glass of beer once in a while. But he wrote, "my wife does not stop at one glass, she drinks six!"
A white soldier in an aviation outfit on Saipan stated that the article should be published in white papers because a lot of white wives are messing around' too.
WIFE HASN'T WRITTEN
A young lieutenant who has a wife in St. Louis received a copy of the article from "friends" of his wife. He will be home soon and is hoping somebody is all wrong about his wife. He hasn't received a letter from her in six months.
Several letters from the soldiers stated that 'the Negro press should continue to expose conditions detrimental to the overseas soldier."
Much comment has been aroused by the article in the United States.
Many wives have written proclaiming their "utmost faithfulness" to their husbands. One irate wife in Alabama stated that:: "The Negro papers should mind their own business and stop trying to make things hard for the lonesome wife who accepts an occasional date."
In New York City, a soldiers' wives club invited Correspondent Neely to write something about the soldiers who "stepped out" on their wives while stationed overseas.
Neely, however, is letting the matter rest and still insist that there will be a lot of "black eyes" when the boys come home.
Had Better Be
Straight
When
We
Return
Say
Soldiers
Article By War Correspondent Stirs Tempest Abroad, At Home
CHICAGO -(ANP)- Immediate sudden reaction was aroused in the Pacific by an article written by Will V. Neely, Associated Negro Press writer which appeared in several newspapers some time ago.
The article stated that wives who had been 'stepping out' on their husbands should clean house before their husbands return.
According to letters pouring in from overseas, many clippings were sent by friends of the soldiers and the result was felt all the way from Australia to Okinawa.
FOR GIRL FRIENDS TOO
A letter from Sgt. J. A. Hamilton stationed in Leyte stated that "although I'm not married, this clipping goes for girl friends too."
One letter signed by 10 soldiers in Luzon requested that their names be withheld but stated: "We read the article about wives stepping out while we're fighting. By golly, our wives had better have a straight face when we get back!"
One soldier agreed that he didn't mind his wife going to a movie or having a glass of beer once in a while. But he wrote, "my wife does not stop at one glass, she drinks six!"
A white soldier in an aviation outfit on Saipan stated that the article should be published in white papers because a lot of white wives are messing around' too.
WIFE HASN'T WRITTEN
A young lieutenant who has a wife in St. Louis received a copy of the article from "friends" of his wife. He will be home soon and is hoping somebody is all wrong about his wife. He hasn't received a letter from her in six months.
Several letters from the soldiers stated that 'the Negro press should continue to expose conditions detrimental to the overseas soldier."
Much comment has been aroused by the article in the United States.
Many wives have written proclaiming their "utmost faithfulness" to their husbands. One irate wife in Alabama stated that:: "The Negro papers should mind their own business and stop trying to make things hard for the lonesome wife who accepts an occasional date."
In New York City, a soldiers' wives club invited Correspondent Neely to write something about the soldiers who "stepped out" on their wives while stationed overseas.
Neely, however, is letting the matter rest and still insist that there will be a lot of "black eyes" when the boys come home.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Moral Virtue
Love
What keywords are associated?
Soldiers Wives
Infidelity
Wwii Reactions
Marital Fidelity
Negro Press
Overseas Letters
What entities or persons were involved?
Will V. Neely
Sgt. J. A. Hamilton
Where did it happen?
Pacific (Australia To Okinawa), Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, New York City
Story Details
Key Persons
Will V. Neely
Sgt. J. A. Hamilton
Location
Pacific (Australia To Okinawa), Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, New York City
Story Details
Article by Will V. Neely warns unfaithful wives to reform before husbands return from war; elicits letters from soldiers demanding fidelity and responses from wives defending occasional outings; Neely predicts confrontations upon troops' return.