Life Scout Badges Awarded by Danville Scouts
Three Scouts Robert Myers Leon Poole and Arthur Lee Jr earned Life Scout badges at a Danville Methodist Church ceremony. Myers praised learning by doing and fun in Scouting Poole highlighted personal growth and service to America Lee spoke of faith and drive to reach Eagle Scout with continued Scouting. They also received service stars for one year of service and the troop planned a party with each Scout cooking.
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Danville
Danville Methodist Church
Robert Myers
Leon Poole
Arthur Lee, Jr
Scout Myers
Poole
Boy Scout
America
Scout Lee
Air Force group size debate lingers in Washington
The Nation Today outlines a long run fight over Air Force size from 70 to 48 groups. It traces the 1947 air policy commission, Truman’s budget moves, and Secretary Symington’s positions while noting the struggle to balance group numbers with plane types and costs.
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James Marlow Washington
ABC
Air Force
Truman
Air Policy Commission
Russia
Commission
White House
Stuart Symington
Air
Congress
Symington
Defense
Forrestal
Foreclosure sale notice on Carter mortgage in Morgan County
Default on the mortgage from Thomas E. Carter to Realty Investment Company triggers foreclosure. The chain of transfers includes First National Bank of Birmingham and Volunteer State Life Insurance Company, with Realty Investment Company now owner and holder, declaring all indebtedness due and payable. Located in Morgan County Alabama.
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Thomas E. Carter
Realty Investment Company
Morgan County
Alabama
First National Bank of Birmingham
Volunteer State Life Insurance Company
Decatur
Peach, Caddell, & Shanks
Powerful allies press for 70 groups in congress fight
Report notes strong supporters of a major Air Force plan back 70 groups, signaling a political clash as lawmakers debate the scope and structure. The outcome hinges on congressional factions and lobbying influence in a tense policy battle.
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Congress
Folsom Keeps Cabinet Intact in Second Term
Gov. James E. Folsom said no cabinet changes as he enters the second half of his four year term. He and executive secretary O H Finney discussed leadership at a news conference and announced continuities.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
O. H. Finney
Folsom
Tugboat Strike Averted By New Working Agreement
In New York on January 14 a threatened tugboat strike was avoided after a settlement between employers and the AFL International Longshoremen's Association marine division. About 3400 tugboat and barge crewmen must ratify the deal, retroactive to December 31 when prior contracts expired. The pact ends the looming disruption at the nation's largest harbor.
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New York
Marine Division
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
Alabama Party to Attend Truman Inauguration
More than 200 Alabamians led by Gov. and Mrs. James E. Folsom plan to attend President Truman's inauguration. About 200 members from the University of Alabama and Alabama Polytechnic Institute travel by special train January 19. The group will join the Alabama State Society for a pre inaugural ball at Wardman Park hotel and a reception at Union Station.
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Alabama
James E. Folsom
Truman
Alabama State Society
Folsom
University of Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic _ Institute
Wardman Park
Paul V. Byrd
Union Station
Byrd
Jack Boykin
John E. Horne
Elsie Brown
Robert B. Vail
Elanor Nance
Pauline Yelverton
Kal Mitchell
Jefferson E. Harris
Joan O'Quinn
Alvin Morland
Alabama Dinner Society
Rep. Jones
Dala
Massey PTA Hosts January Meeting With Music and Devotion
Seventeen members attended the Massey PTA meeting led by Mrs. Gilchrist with John Bryant at the piano. Mrs. Gilchrist delivered a Psalm 19 devotional, and papers on child development were presented by Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Hogan, and Mrs. Morris. Discussion on fundraising for the lunch room followed.
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Massey Pta
John Bryant
Dewey Hogan
Stanton Morris
Mr. Aldridge
Glaziers End Four Day Strike in Mobile and Pensacola
Twenty five union glaziers in Mobile and ten in Pensacola returned to work after a four day stoppage. The workers resumed duties following a new contract between Glaziers and Glassworkers Local 1268 AFL and their employers.
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Mobile
Ala
Glaziers and Glassworkers
Pensacola
Fla
Glaziers and Glassworkers Local 1268
AFL
Bodies of Three More Soldiers Being Returned
Three North Alabama soldiers among 79 Alabama servicemen being returned from New Guinea and the Philippine Islands after World War II following requests from local next of kin. Remains listed include T/5 Elvin T. Grantland of Trinity. Pfc. Cecil A. Morris of Athens. and Pvt. Howard W. Putman, with kin notified of arrival at the regional distribution center.
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North Alabama
New Guinea
Philippine Islands
Elvin T. Grantland
Maude E. Grantland
Trinity
Cecil A. Morris
Willie B. Morris
Athens
Howard W. Putman
James E. Putman
Tower Ave
Robin Still Trapped For Food On Continental Europe
A report notes a robin remains captured for food on the European mainland, detailing ongoing concerns about wild bird distress and local responses while no release is reported.
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Continental
Europe
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