Tobacco holiday spreads as states seek price relief
Indications of a general tobacco marketing holiday grew across five Southeastern states as governors and agriculture officials pressed the Office of Price Administration for higher price ceilings. Georgia and Florida acted to close markets, while senators and growers urged federal review of the 39 and 43 1/2 cent ceilings on untied and tied leaf.
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Atlanta
Office of Price Administration
Washington
Tom Linder
Ellis Arnall
Florence
S. C
Olin D. Johnston
Florida
Spessard Holland
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
U. S
F. D
Cotton Ed
Linder
OPA
Arnall
Georgia-Florida
North Carolina
Fred M. Vinson
Labor Board orders union dues contract at Bechtel plant
Atlanta July 22 Chairman M. T. Van Hecke of the regional War Labor Board announced a standard maintenance of union membership clause. The clause requires company deduction of dues for the CIO union representing 210 employees of Bechtel-McCone Corp. plant protection division in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
M. T. van Hecke
Regional War Labor Board Today
Bechtel-McCone Corp
Birmingham
CIO
Washington bedstead built by New York cabinetmaker in 1789
Mount Vernon’s bedstead where George Washington died was crafted in 1789 by a New York cabinet maker, reflecting colonial era craftsmanship associated with the Mount Vernon estate.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
New York
Spectator interest grows for Tennessee Valley Horse Show
Dozens of horses from Haynes Haven Stock Farm and Oak lawn Stables plus entries from Beaver Dam Stables and New Orleans compete Friday night at Benson Field. Local girl Harriet Lee Higdon makes the first entry as Morgan Limestone Lawrence counties back the Mor gan show. A 1060 dollar purse leads Alabama stakes with box seat reservations at Morgan County Bank building and tickets at Decatur drug stores.
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Lions Club
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Oaklawn Stables
Dudley Powell
W. S. Hewitt
Fort Philips
W. T. Johnson
Wilson White
W. H. Anderson
Harriet Lee Higdon
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
South
Morgan County Bank
Decatur Drug
Diphtheria Declines in Alabama States Reports
Diphtheria cases in Alabama fell sharply last month with a total about one third below June figures and half of June 1943. Cullman Dale Dallas Hale and Henry counties reported cases. Russia had 83 broadcasting stations in 1944.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Cullman, Dale
Dallas
Hale
Henry
Russia
Delano Park Daily Doings Shows Park Visitors and Events
Delano Park welcomes many visitors including Vola Jeanne Young and Pete Ladner. Paratroopers and a visiting song flute band add events with practice and recitals. Injuries and illnesses are noted, along with staff illness and local family visits to the park.
Home Demonstration Clubs Have Big Day in Morgan County
About 250 to 300 Morgan County women gathered at Morgan County High School in Hartselle for the annual Home Demonstration Club rally. The event featured a dress revue, 4-H contest winners, a Land Army induction of 83 women, musical numbers, a quilt show, and an address by Chaplain Chant.
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Morgan County
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Clyde Maples
Windes Club
Erien Rowe
Mary McElroy
Lucille Phillips
Mary Kate Reeves
E. B. Gurley
Florette
Justin Roberts
Austinville
Varnell Bell
Massey
Claudie Morris
Windes
Cecil Tanner
Rock Creek
Grady Orr
Herman Owens
Daisy Lee French
Barbara Ann Owens
Falkville
Bobbie Fayé
Teague
Sue Briscoe
Ryans
Jo -Ann Briscoe
Doris Sue McDonald
Eva
French
Alice Greenhaw
Union Hill
H. E. Orr
Ruby Martin
Frank T. Smith
B. G Hall
Huel Murphy
Mary Jane Day
Cotaco
Dale Brown
Rachel Pattillo
Blevins
Priceville
Chaplain Chant
Courtland Arnmy Air Base
Chant
Community library plans and weekly youth program schedule
A new library aims to provide reading material for ages 1 to 18 and a relaxing space for all. The week features Song Flute Band sessions, Story Hour, Park crafts, and youth sports led by Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Leon Thomas, and Bandmaster Schwachow.
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Park
John McBride
ROO Aire
Leon Thomas
Schwachow
Plans Shaped for County Farm Bureau Meeting
Plans were forming for the county Farm Bureau meeting to be held Thursday at 10 30 a m in the tabernacle Hart selle. Special features include an address by P O Davis head of the Auburn extension service and a talk by Major Wray Warren who will fly from Craig Field Selma to land at Southern.
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County Farm Bureau
Tabernacle
Hartselle
P. O. Davis
Auburn Extension Service
Wray Warren
Craig Field
Selma
Southern
Maffia Bank Robbery Plot Foiled by Guard Footfall
Argentine authorities reject clemency appeals from Maffia leaders once feared worldwide. The gang planned a tunnel to the Bank of Tucuman, intending to swap funds with counterfeit money. A heavy watchman accident exposed the scheme, leading to pursuit and arrests.
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Maffia
Stanley Ross
Buenos Aires
Juan Galiffi
Chico Grande
Rosario
Argentina
Agata
Juan
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Galiffi
Tucuman
Galiffis
Flower
Weather and war notes from Aubrey Elkins in the South Pacific
Aubrey Elkins writes from the South Pacific to his mother describing intense heat and loneliness. He reports back on moving ships, sending money and a Jap gun, and mentions a Navy boy shot 14 times who survived, all with a tone of resolve and humor amid danger.
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Aubrey Elkins
South Pacific
E -E. Elkins
Decatur
Jackson
Navy
Farm Bureau event features talk and prizes
At about nine oclock Thursday morning E E Hale farm bureau director gives a talk. Major Warren, a Mediterranean combat pilot, attends. Sixty five attendance prizes are planned and a bond auction in the afternoon with unusual prizes including 25 pounds of paint free sugar farm radio batteries and other items. Members families and friends will be entertained at noon with a fish fry.
Rites Today for Mrs R L Adams
Funeral services for Mrs. R L (eS) Adams 74 who died after a months illness will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Union Hill cemetery. Rev Robertson and Rev Green will officiate with interment at Union Hill. Survivors include four sons E B Adams Huntsville J R Adams Eva P A Adams Manchester Tenn and E B Adams Hartselle in US Navy. Pallbearers are Emmett Bridges Sidney Wright L W Whitman L H Houston Cecil Johnson and Troy Nunn.
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Es Adams
E. B. Adams
Hartselle
Union Hill
Lis Robertson
A. P. Green
Drinkard
Huntsville
J. R. Adams
Eva
P. A. Adams
Manchester
Tenn
U. S. Navy
Emmett Bridges
Sidney Wright
L. H. Houston
Cecil Johnson
Troy Nunn
Letter Home From a Soldier Aubrey Writes
A soldier named Aubrey writes about heavy packs and longing for family. He mentions hoping to be home by year end and asks about his father. The letter expresses love and anticipation of reunion with family.
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Daddy
Aubrey
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