OPA Battles Price Hikes and Food Subsidies
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles opposes proposed price increases by Secretary of Agriculture Anderson and seeks to extend food subsidies beyond the planned June end date. Bowles argues subsidies curb living costs as wholesale prices rise, while Collet’s office considers discussions with agriculture and reconversion officials on subsidy timing. Congressional action would be required to extend beyond June.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
Anderson
John C. Collet
Collet
Bowles
CPA
Rowles
City Clerk Notice of Penalty and Approval in 1946
City Clerk E Pettey notes penalties for noncompliance with city rules may include up to six months hard labor, at mayoral or recorder discretion. Approval dated January 11, 1946 by H R Summer. January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pettey
H. R. Summer
Spanish War Veterans to Meet Sunday at Sheffield Hotel
A noon gathering of Spanish War Veterans Vicinity Council No. 2 is set for Sunday January 13 at the Sheffield Hotel. J N Hughes secretary urged all U S W V and auxiliaries to attend as department officials including Chief John A Holmes will be present.
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Sheffield
J. N. Hughes
U.S. W. and
Hughes
Department
John A. Holmes
Decatur Alabama Adopts Zoning Map Change and Disorderly Conduct Rules
Decatur City Council passes Ordinance No 418 amending the May 1945 Zoning Map to reclassify a residential area to business district. The ordinance also amends Section 12 of Ordinance No 415 to add a $100 fine for disorderly conduct and defines prohibited acts. Witness H R Summer and City Clerk Joe Pettey sign. effective after adoption January 7, 1946.
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Decatur
Alabama
City of
Wadsworth Streets
19Th Avenue
Olive Street
Wadsword
H. R.summer
Joe Pettey
H. R. Summer
Ordinance Prohibits Aiding Minors From Dependency
The ordinance from Catur Alabama declares it unlawful to aid encourage or allow any child under sixteen to become or remain dependent neglected or delinquent It assigns accountability to parents guardians or custodians for failure to ensure school attendance under compulsory education laws and defines acts of encouragement as contributing to a child's dependency neglect or delinquency.
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Decatur
Alabama
Jena Ander
Prohibition of Public Loitering by Children in Decatur
City ordinance targets guardians allowing children to wander at stations, theatres, or public places. Violators face up to 100 dollar fine and up to six months hard labor, at the mayor or recorder's discretion. Adopted January 7 1946.
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Decatur
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