British Open Mail Zone Set for German Parcel Orders
The British Open Zone will mail ordinary unregistered parcels up to 11 pounds to parts of Germany excluding Berlin, starting August 12. Restrictions: one parcel per week per sender to same addressee, contents limited to relief items, no writing or printed matter, must be marked Gift Parcel with itemized contents and value, max 72 inches length and girth, 14 cents per pound, include box numbers if used, and undeliverables go to relief organizations.
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Germany
Berlin
R. T. Sheppard
Sheppard
Schleswig- Holstein
Hamburg
Hannover
Oldenburg
Braunschweig
Lippe
Schaumburg-Lippe
Bremen
Westfalen
Rhein
Kreise
Aachen
Koln
Cologne
Duren
Schlieden
Euskirchen
Bonn
Sieburg
Gummerabach
Newton to report on Russia trip at Aug. 25 rally
Dr. Louie D. Newton president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of Druid Hills church will give his first report on the three week Russia trip at an Atlanta Baptist Training Union rally scheduled for August 25. He departed Russia today by air for Prague and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Baptist Training Union
Louie D. Newton
Southern Baptist Convention
Russia
Newton
Druid Hills
Prague
United States
Twain manuscripts edited by his wife
A note asserts that all Mark Twain manuscripts were edited by his wife. It reflects on the collaborative role of Olivia Langdon Clemens in Twain’s writing process. The claim highlights the influence of family on his literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Deeds and Marriages in Morgan County Ledger
Morgan County records list numerous property transfers with varied sums from $1 to $7,200 plus several marriage licenses. Transactions involve individuals such as W. H. Black, Mary Carolyn Black, C. Rebman Jr., Ina Rebman Hamilton, and A. F. Rebman Jr., among others, with districts including Decatur Moulton and Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Berryman
R. M. Richardson
Steve Cole
Charles Virgil Hagood
Tow! Creek
Ala
Mattie Mae Hurst
Moulton
James L. McCloskey
Opal Aline Ray
Trinity
I. O. Terry
Hillsboro
Hazel Alexander
Cecil Clanton Flakes
Leighton
Jean Vandiver
Ona Dee Posey
Danville
Vera Lee Crow
John William Johnson Jr
Virgie Kelley
Willie Rozie Jones
Mary Lee Haley
William R. Dunlap
Martha Sue Jeffreys
Veterans Administration Gains Authority Over GI Bill On-The-Job Training
President signs a law granting the VA the power to regulate on-the-job training under the GI Bill to curb abuses while preserving state control. Gen Omar Bradley said the measure, which cuts subsistence for higher earners, sets nationwide training standards and allows VA funding for supervision.
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Veterans Administration
Omar N. Bradley
Administrator of
Veterans Affairs
Congress
Gen. Bradley
Milwaukee
Criminal Cases Set in Moulton Opened in Lawrence County
The second week of circuit court in Lawrence County begins Monday with 18 criminal cases on the docket presided by Judge James H. Crown Jr. The State of Alabama faces defendants Samuel Cooper Buck Grimes Travis Proctor Bartow Hale Neal Steadman Leon Pierce Will Pointer Lloyd Melson Carson Lowery Clyde Boggus Willard Steele Clarence Hodges William Obie Hawkins and Feiton Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
James H. Crown Jr
State of Alabama
Samuel Cooper
Buck Grimes
Travis Proctor
Bartow Hale
Neal Steadman
Leon Pierce
Will Pointer
Lloyd Melson
Carson Lowery
Clyde Boggus
Willard Steele
Clarence Hodges
William Obie Hawkins
Feiton Dutton
Veterans’ benefits stay same under new bill yet warn of possible wage deductions
Veterans are assured they will continue to receive the same entitlement as before the bill but are warned that any wage reductions will require repayment. Those in school already employed or who begin work under the law will be told by VA to report income to training officers for account adjustments.
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Dillehay
Torr
Grant
Automobile and Furniture Loans
Ommercial Creo ‘Corporation
Bank ST
Decatur, Ala
BUGS
Bing Crosby
Sally
Precious
Morgan County
W. H. Black
Mary Carolyn Black
City of
Decatur
R. F. Hames
Emma Marvin Harlan
Namie
Smith
Elma Foote
Joene Terry
James Harold Wright
C. J. Wright
Gracie E. Wright
Cn. L. C. Livingston
J. Raymond Matthews
Lucy B. Orr
Donald L. Templeton
Lucey B. Orr
John W. Templeton
R. Eugene Orr
Reuben B. Orr
Nelle B. Sherrill
Ed Watson
S. Hy Tanner
Lucy Barr
Hollis
E. D
Joe Ella Terry
Robert Yarbrough
J. E. Reeves
Lackie Jeffreys Steadman
A. P. Rebman
A. F. Rebman Jr
Ina Louise Rebman
Mamie G. Rebm
Miss Shop
Belk
Belk’s
Petiteen
Originals
Kate Greenaway
Belk’s Boys’ Shop
Hudson Co
Lace
Scranton
Belk’s Men’s Dept
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