U.S. Ends Year With Chance of A Fiscal Surplus
Washington reports the treasury and budget bureau see a real possibility of finishing the 1947 fiscal year on June 30 with a small surplus around 1 million dollars. Surplus funds accumulate after strong production, lower military outlays, and slower outlays due to delayed atomic energy payments, with tax refunds under expectations.
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Washington
Treasury
Budget Bureau
U. S
International Monetary Fund
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Navy to trim officer corps by six thousand
The Navy announced it will drop about 6,000 officers to reduce officer strength to 46,000. Washington AP reports the move aims to reshape leadership ranks as part of broader defense changes.
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Washington
Navy
Brazilian Orchids Enter U S in Cologne Bottles
Miami report by Ruth Brigham details R A Hillstead of Miami introducing Brazilian orchids in perfumed cologne bottles. The venture aims to distribute in major cities by July, with orchids said to retain appearance and lack a definite scent, though experts note variations by species.
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U.S
Ruth Brigham
Miami
INS
Brazil
United States
California
R. A. Hillstead
United States Navy
Rio de Janeiro
Hillstead
Chevalier Returns to Stage in Roaring Welcome
Maurice Chevalier, aged 58, opens a comeback at the Henry Miller Theatre before a capacity 900 crowd. With gray hair yet his charm intact, he performs 90 minutes of song and light banter, mostly in French, backed by Irving Actman on piano and minimal props.
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New York
Maurice Chevalier
Gray
Henry Miller Theater
Chevalier
Irving Actman
Beautiful
Mimi
Louise
Chevalier Delights Crowd at Eight-Show Paris Run
The crowd demanded three encores as Maurice Chevalier closed his Henry Miller engagement. Booked for eight shows weekly over four weeks, producers expect a longer run. They cite his high earnings potential upon return to Paris in 1935 and Chevalier notes he never sang, selling only personality and humor.
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Chevalier
Henry Miller
Paris
Burlington executive Frank J. Delaney dies in Rochester
Frank J. Delaney, 60, president of the Midwest Biscuit Company and a prominent Burlington IA businessman, died in a Rochester MN hospital after a brief illness. He had lived in Burlington for 11 years.
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Rochester, Minn
Frank J. Delaney
Burlington
Midwest Biscuit Company
L A Reports Third Brutal Murder in Two Months
In Los Angeles the nude body of Evelyn Winters, 37, was found near City Hall. Homicide Capt. Charlie Kine said she died from blows to the head and had been raped. This marks the city’s third brutal homicide in two months.
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Los Angeles
Evelyn Winters
Charlie Kine
Creed and practice in faith and virtue
A reflective verse on true conscience and devotion. It argues that religion itself is not to blame for harm, but followers’ actions betray teachings. The speaker urges living by core values rather than attacking creeds.
Notice of appointment and estate claims in Linn County
The undersigned on February 24 1947 was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of RL Balderston late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate must make immediate payment. Those having claims must file them duly authenticated in the Linn County District Court. Tavena L Balderston executor. Howard Smith attorney.
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Iowa
Linn County
Rl R. Balderston
Tian County
Tavena L. Balderston
Howard Smith
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