Commission calls for major air power buildup to deter atomic attack
The five member Truman air policy commission urged billions more in air power spending by 1949 and 1953 to field 70 air groups and 3,500 frontline aircraft, raise 1948-49 budgets, and modernize the Navy air arm while aiming for world peace through the UN balanced with strong defense.
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James J. Strebig
Washington
Truman
Air Police
United States
United Nations
Commission
Union Hill Honor Roll List Details School Achievements
The Union Hill high school honor roll for the fourth month lists A and B grades by grade level. Notable names include Joe Criscoe and Charles Johnson in Twelfth grade A honor roll, with many peers across grades four through eight in both A and B honors.
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Union Hill High School
Joe Criscoe
Charles Johnson
Thomas Morris
Betty Garrison
Verna Helms
Alveine Smallwood
Dorothy Couch
Alice Thomas
Elanda Lemons
Jessie Marie Hendrix
Jean Tapscott
Harold Morris
Glenn Clark
Annie Sue Bowling
Grace Morris
Doris Parker
Norris Wray
Wildes Hill
James Allen
Latherene Bowling
Willie Sue Brown
Colene Compton
Ethel Compton
Wilma Moon
Margaret Prince
Dorothy Whisenant
Gene Lemons
Melvin Bowling
Donald Lawrence
Duran Hill
Sue Princes
Melvin Compton
Eldridge Criscoe
Lester Lenox
Henry Steadham
Hilda Baker
Myrtle Blevins
Mamie *Compton
Sarah Ann Criscoe
Edna Dunn
Aththa Tapscott
Imogene West
Rebecca Whisenant
Sarah Williams
Mona Sue Yancey
Wanda Brooks
Geraldine Hill
Marjory Reeves
Monia Fray” Whisenant
Bobby Fay Yancey
A. J. Sweat
Wayne Yancey
Betty Ruth Dean
Authe Culbreath
Irene Williams
Wandaree Irvin
Opal Tyler
Joyce Newman
Strike Looms Over Public Schools In Mobile Alabama
A threatened strike by about 4150 Mobile county public school workers hung on meetings with the county school board and a CIO UPW local. UPW field rep Malcom C. Dobbs said 17 maintenance workers were laid off and the union insisted on seniority rights despite no current contract.
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Mobile
Ala
United Public Workers of America
CIO
Malcom C. Dobbs
UPW
Truman commission urges rapid air power expansion
The commission presses immediate expansion of the air force with modern equipment to ensure national defense. Appointed July 18 by President Truman, chairman Thomas K. Finletter leads a panel including George P. Baker Palmer Hoyt Arthur Whiteside and Henry Ford later replaced by John A. McCone.
First Impressions of Moscow by Steinbeck and Capa
John Steinbeck and Robert Capa describe Moscow hotels restaurants and streets with notes on ration and commercial dining conditions and a vast cityscape of new buildings. They face bureaucratic delays while seeking permission to travel beyond Moscow.
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John Steinbeck
Robert Capa
New York Herald Tribune
Moscow
Hotel Metropole
Krupa
Benny Goodman
Soviet Union
Foreign Office
Kremlin
London
Russia
Federal Judge Calls Special Session for Naturalization
Federal Judge John McDuffie convened a special court session in Mobile to administer the oath of allegiance to a 17-year-old Dutch boy named Paul Maria who would normally expect naturalization in 1952.
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Mobile
Ala
John McDuffie
Paul Maria
Swedish Doctor Reveals Soviet Marshal with Skin Cancer
In Helsinki Swedish cancer specialist Dr Elis Berven said a Soviet Union marshal has skin cancer. He disclosed the patient while en route home to Stockholm after visiting Moscow. The Soviet monitor in London denied any marshal list and noted Stalin as Generalissimo.
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Helsinki
Finland
Elis’ Berven
Moscow
Soviet Union
Berven
Stockholm
London
Stalin
Eldering Leaves Native Land to Stay with Father
Eldering departs his homeland to reside with his father in the United States, seeking American citizenship. He leaves behind his mother and sister as part of the family separation in the process.
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Eldering
Road miles in the United States total about three million
A historical note states that there are roughly three million miles of road across the United States, highlighting the vast reach of the nation’s transportation network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crusade For Christ Boosts Ninth Street Church School
The kickoff banquet for the enlargment of Ninth Street Methodist church school was held Tuesday evening. The church launches Crusade For Christ to expand membership and build the kingdom of God. John Butler, superintendent, reported strong progress and department heads noted gains over last month.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Aes
Crusade For Christ
John Butler
Church School
Arnall To Speak At Auburn Then Stay At Governor's Mansion
Georgia's former Governor Ellis Arnall arrives in Montgomery and will address at Auburn tonight before lodging at the Alabama Governor's Mansion as a guest of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnall
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Auburn
Alabama
Estate of H C Abshire Ceased Probate Notice
Letters of Administration granted January 13 1948 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the lawful period or be barred. RD Nelson January 14 21 28. James E Folsom on vacation not expected to return to see Arnall Executive Secretary O H Finney said.
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T. C. Almon
Nelson
James E. Folsom
Arnall
O. H. Finney
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