Youth draft plan slowed by House committee hearings
Backers of universal peacetime military training halted plans as House Military Committee hearings on conscription were postponed with no new date. Officials noted divisions among Congress and possible effects on Truman backed proposals to merge Army and Navy. hearings before the House Expenditures Committee were set for this month but could be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Military Committee
Truman
May
Union
American Legion
Military Committee
Army
Navy
Congress
House Expenditures Committee
Survivor Benefits Increase Under Act
The Decatur Social Security Office reports 2,220 monthly old age and survivor benefits in force at year end 1945, up 612 from 1944, a 29 percent rise. For 1945 approximately $29,074.32 in monthly benefits were paid, about $8,606.58 more than 1944. The service area covers Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morgan and Winston counties.
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Decatur
Social Security Board
Martin J. Johnson
Europe
Japan
United States
Johnson
Colbert
Cullman
Franklin
Jackson
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Marion
Morgan
Winston
Mr. Johnson
New York Honors Doughfoot Heroes in Massive Fifth Avenue Parade
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers lined Fifth Avenue from Washington Square to 86th Street to honor the doughfoot soldier. The 82nd airborne led units from the 13th 17th and 101st amid a sky of 40 C 47s and 48 fighters as Maj Gen James M Gavin headlined the three hour procession. Wounded veterans watched from stands while thousands of parents with gold stars filled the crowd.
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New York
New York City
Washington Square
Fifth Avenue
86Th Street
Mitchell Field
82Nd Airborne Division
13Th
17Th
101St Airborne Divisions
Tong Line
42Nd Treet
42Nd Street
Local drive seeks 20000 garments for overseas victims
Decatur committee launches Victory Clothing Collection for Europe China and the Philippines with Jan 21 to 26 drive spots at seven Decatur schools. Coats suits and other garments urgently needed as 20400 pounds were gathered last year. President Truman urges Americans to contribute to aid victims and ongoing rehabilitation efforts worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National Clothing Collection
Decatur
Europe
China
Philippines
S. E. Alverson
Decatur Junior
Gordon-Bibbd
Somerville Road
Lafayette Street
Joe Wheeler
Ward One
Alverson
Decath
Harry Truman
Victory
GI Salutes Marked City Ceremony at 82nd Street
Mayor William O Dwyer and city officials presided as honored guests received GI salutes at a ceremony on 82nd Street. Other officials participated, underscoring postwar civic pride and veterans’ recognition.
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82Nd Street
William O'Dwyer
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Dillehay
Grant
Decatur Transit
Allied van Lines, Inc
John White
Bank St
Alabama
Foon
Cross
American Red Cross Club
Tokyo
R. V
Waldrep, Jr
Red Bay
Jessie L. Hayes
Maplesville
Henry G. Burgess
Anniston
R. C. Smith
P. O. Box
Mobile
Alton E. Snow
Boothton
Belk’s Gift Shop
Belk
Doughfoot
Michigan
America
Michigan Blue Co
Dept. R
Monroe Ave. Coe
Grand Rapids
Mic
PFC
William L. Prince
Lillian L. Prince
L. M. Prince
Lacey’s Spring, Ala
Belk’s Bargain Basement
Belk’s Linen Dept
Huaraches
Eton
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