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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

12

Merger Lines Seen As Unchanged in Unification Debate

Washington dispatch reports mixed support for Truman’s plan to unify Army Navy and Air Force under a single civilian secretary. House and Senate military committees favor unification though leaders push for air force cabinet representation. Critics fear centralized power and loss of congressional control while some call hearings brief and action swift after holidays.

Washington Truman House Senate May D-Ky House Military Carl Vinson D-Ga House Naval Committee Elbert Thomas Dutah Senate Military Committee Hill D-Ala Edwin C. Johnson Dcolo House Military Committee Thomason Dtex Arends R-Ill National Guard Naval Committee Bates R-Mass Vinson Walsh D-Mass Senate Naval Committee Manasco House Expenditures Committee

Highest oil field in the world sits in Colorado

A report notes that the world’s highest oil field is located in Colorado, highlighting its geographic elevation and potential impact on production and logistics for the region.

Colorado

OPA Fights Inflation Across Two Fronts In Policy Fight

Washington dispatch outlines OPA efforts to prolong price controls beyond June 30 1946 amid inflation fears. Business groups pressure for February end to curb inflation psychology while Bowles defends rent and building-material controls. OPA officials push for a one-year extension to stabilize prices and housing markets.

James Marlow Washington OPA Congress Chester Bowles Richard V. Gilbert New York National Association of Manufacturers National Retail Dry Goods Association National Truman Gilbert

Funeral services held for Mrs S J Sparkman at Forrest Chapel

Mrs S J Sparkman, longtime member of Forrest Chapel, had funeral services Thursday afternoon at the church. Several relatives attended, including Mr and Mrs W P Roberts and Mr and Mrs Billy Lorance. Dignitaries from Morgan County High School and Delta Kappa Gamma members were noted at related events.

S. J. Sparkman Doris Roberts Hartselle Nora McCall Frances McCall Truman Bridges R. B. Bridges W. P. Roberts Oak Ridge W. D. Bullard Robert McCleskey Johnson Chapel D. D. Lake Billy Lorance Priceville Homer Montgomery Decatur Macedonia Delta Kappa Gamma Cornelian Hotel Lizzie Reed Penn Mrs Mary Morgan County High School

Fairs in the United States See Over Forty Million Attendees Annually

Attendance at U S fairs surpasses 40 million each year reflecting broad popular interest. Organizers report large crowds at state and county events with diverse displays and entertainment drawing families and visitors from across the country.

United States

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