U S Hikes Interest Rate As One Step To Curb Inflation
The U S government will pay higher interest on short term securities starting September 15 and October 1 affecting 10.5 billion in issues. Treasury Secretary Snyder argues higher borrowing costs curb inflation while Fed plans tighten credit on major installment purchases to dampen consumer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
of the Treasury
Snyder
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Consumer Credit
Oglesby House Plans Offer Four or Five Rooms
The National Plan Service design presents two plans with identical exteriors. Plan A is four rooms and Plan B five, differing by two feet in width. Large attic allows future expansion with attic stairs included. Central hall in Plan B provides easy access to all rooms along with a porch bay window and natural fireplace. Full basement and double course shingles exterior. Blueprints available via local lumber dealer.
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Oglesby
National Plan Service, Inc
Territorial fate of Romania tied to Soviet plebiscite risk
The column argues a Romanian plebiscite to join the Soviet Union would allow Moscow to dissolve Parliament and name delegates in Moscow, with Russian divisions already surrounding Bucharest. It warns annexation would shift borders to edge toward Western Europe, align Danube politics, and intensify the broader cold war strategy.
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Turkey
Soviet Union
Russia
English Channel
Romania
Moscow
Bucharest
Baltic States
Europe
Eastern
Us.s.r
Ukraine
Black Sea
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Belgrade
Soviet Bloc
America
Britain
France
Danube
Boswell Amendment at Mobile Voter Qualification Case
A federal court hearing on the Boswell amendment of Alabama’s voter qualification law shows no progress as both sides prepare briefs. Ten Mobile plaintiffs allege the 1946 amendment barring registration by those unable to explain the constitution denies rights to Negroes and non Democrats. Defendants argue the suit is nonracially discriminatory and seek dismissal on technical grounds. damages sought total 100000 dollars.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Jade John McDuffie
South
Democratic Party
Mobile Board of Registrars
Silas Garret
McDuffie
Garret
James E. Folsom
E. C
Bud) Boswell
Eneva
State Board For
Mobile County Board of Registrars
Chicago
George N. Leighton
David R. Landau
Garrett
Boswell
Bowen W. Simmons
Methodists To Enjoy Picnic At North Alabama Camp
A North Alabama Conference picnic on August 14 at the Methodist camp grounds near Steele Alabama will feature an old fashioned outing with lemonade hot dogs and trimmings. Bishop Marvin A Franklin former Highlands Birmingham pastor and current Mississippi area bishop will speak in the afternoon with events starting at 10 30 and closing with his address. The grounds will house future camp assembly and housing plans as laymen and youth improve the site during a work camp. The notice closes with a legal decree about a separate parcel sale and court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Steele
Alabama
Marvin A. Franklin
Bishop Franklin
Highlands Methodist Church
Birmingham
Mississippi
North Alabama Methodists
Sale Notice in Morgan County Alabama Court
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash will occur in front of the Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama on August 30 1948 to satisfy a decree in a Morgan County Alabama equity case Ella Mae Eubanks et al v Mollie Copeland et al The lands described include multiple parcels in sections 18 and 19 Township 6 Range 5 West and adjoining lands in Lawrence County Alabama with specific acreages and land blocks listed for sale. Bryan McAfee, Register of the Circuit Court of Morgan County Alabama will oversee the sale.
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Moulton and Decatur
Morgan County
Ella Mae Eubanks
Mollie Copeland
Circuit Court
Alabama
Bryan McAfee
Equity
Decatur
Mill Branch
Flint Creek
Section
Lawrence County
Eel Meat Tonic Seen for Summer Lassitude in Japan
Among the Japanese, eel meat has been regarded as a tonic against summer lassitude. This belief highlights cultural dietary practices and the role of traditional foods in seasonal well being.
Tax Collections in Alabama to Increase Near Eleven Million
Alabama revenue officials predict about 11 million dollars more in tax collections this year compared with 1946 47. Revenue Commissioner Philip J Hamm bases the forecast on returns for the first 10 months with 73 307 488 collected so far and August and September still to come. Last year’s total was 76 541 296.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Revenue Department
Philip J. Hamm
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