Russia at war end and social shifts in 1945
Fragmented reminiscence contrasts 1945 Russia with prewar America. It notes abrupt shifts from agriculture to industry under central planning, praises American private enterprise, mentions wartime mobilization, central controls, and the fragile mood of the era amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Atmight
United
Union Socialist Republica
America
Central
Wall
Elothen
Amerog
Valley Mills News Highlights and Local Births
Valley Mills residents report birth of Harold Stanley Jr on Saturday February 10 at 8 pm as the first wedding anniversary date for his parents. Local sports note the girls basketball team defeated Walnut Springs 28 21 while the boys team lost 82 20. Various residents are mentioned including Virginia Downing Brauer, Mallie Tankersley, Milton Zander, Opal Lynch, Lucille Reley, Eva Lee Smith, and Lt James Trolinger. A University of Texas open house entertained lawmakers and families with campus tours and programs.
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Harold Stan‘ton
Harold Stanley Jr
Barry Brauer
Stephenville
J. J. Burrett
Joe B. Bearden
Ban Diego
Culut
Milla Girla
Walnut Springs
Valley Mills
A. C. Alexander
Virginia Downing
L. Fred
Leni Waco
Mallie Tanker
Biusvonnet
Metregor
Corney Grocery
Maret
Eva Lee Smith
Juanita Troflinger
Meg
Lum ‘Smith
James L. Trollinger
Ale Rocce
France
Jack Pool
del Rio
Hore
Dar Legislatus
University of Texas
Howe
Austin
House Passes Bill Separating RFC From Commerce Dept
The House passed a measure to separate the RFC from the Commerce Department by a vote of 99 to as proponents argued it would clear the way for Wallace to be confirmed as Secretary of Commerce. Critics warned against anchoring the RFC powers and noted attempts to recommit the bill. The session also approved a major insurance bill while noting states retain control of insurance and antitrust laws apply. The American delegation to the Pan American Conference left for Mexico City with Senators Connally and Representative Luther Johnson among its leaders, aiming to shape postwar terms and deter renewed German aggression.
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House
RBC
Secretary of Commerce
Senate
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
RIC
Commerce
RFC
Nelee
Ion
Lorelam Erwin
Supreme Court
Mexico City
Foreign Affairs Committee
Connally
Congress
Luther Johnson
Corsicana
Germany
Miss Ola Mae Winnett Weds Pfc J T Draper at Dellas Grace Church
The marriage of Ola Mae Winnett daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred H Winnett to Pfc Joe Thomas Draper of the U S Army was solemnized February 17 in the Grace Methodist Church chapel at Dellas Texas Rev Boone officiating The bride wore a Tess wool suit with matching hat and black accessories The groom was attended by his brother Jimmie M Draper Guests included Mrs T A Rodgerson and Mrs Lowell Conilding After a short stay in Paris Texas the Drapers will reside together Mrs Draper is a Shell Oil employee from Houston and is a Cutvon High School Clifton Junior College graduate The note closes with patriotic wartime sentiment and a sign off from W A Poage Congressman 11th Texas District.
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Misa Ola Mae Winnett
Alfred H. Winnett
Joe Thomas Draper
U. S. Army
Grace Methodist
Jimmie M. Draper
T. A. Rodgerson
Lowell Conilding
Draper
Paris
Texas
Pfe
Camp Maxey
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Hever
Developsnat
Tribone
Commerce Dept
Gulf Station
A Specielty
Baker
Miss Ola Mae Winnett
Bride of Pfc
J. T. Draper
Aneas
W.A. Poage
11Th
Bert
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