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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1950

Page

6

Air Force to Call Reservists to Duty Soon

Washington July 22 The Air Force plans to call some reserve units and Air National Guard members to active duty soon. Details were not released. About 104 500 reserve personnel and 45 000 in the Air National Guard exist. Organized reserve has 40 500 members and 64 000 volunteer reservists are on units.

Washington Air Force Reserve Air National National Guard Air Force Air National Guard Organized Reserve I i Aviation Engineers

Shrimp Bed Found Off Gulf Coast Patrolled by Fishermen

A 20 mile offshore Gulf bed spotted by a Texas group could support commercial harvesting. Alabama fishermen monitor explorations while noting the find is not as large as a recent South Florida bed. Also mentions U S cigarette consumption for 1948 49 fiscal year.

Gulf Shore Ala Alabama Gulf Texas South Florida

McRae seeks release of Arab road from Moulton Decatur tie

G C McRae writes Governor Folsom urging the Arab road be released from ties to the Moulton Decatur highway. He cites state statements, deeds delays, and local opposition as proof the tie blocks the new route. He urges AG inquiry and drainage of deeds to advance a Moulton to Decatur highway. Petrography note included.

G. C. McRae Folsom Moulton- Decatur Mr. McRae James E. Folsom Montgomery Alabama Harris Highway Department Board of Revenue and Control Sim Howell G. S. Parker Tommy Thrasher Route 1 Trinity Thrasher Moulton - Decatur Lawrence Morgan County People’s Moulton-Decatur Road Moulton Pad Lawrence County Moulton Decatur

Return of Leopold III Triggers Mixed Brussels Reactions

Leopold III returns from exile to a divided Brussels with militant protests and support. Demonstrators smash Libre Belgique windows while socialist and labor groups threaten resistance. security holds the crowd as flowers pile at the royal palace. Public sentiment remains split, with 57 percent of Belgians reportedly backing the king.

Brussels Belgium Leopold III Libre Belgique Martyr's Square Leopold Paul-Henri Spaak Labor Movement Radio Switzerland Prince Charles Liege le Peuple Derniere Heure Royal

Veterans Eligible For Terminal Pay Apply Now

World War II veterans honorably discharged who did not receive terminal leave pay must apply with Morgan veterans service commissioner Julian L. Bibb Jr. The deadline is June 30, 1951 and applicants must have their discharge papers. The program covers those who did not file by September 1, 1948 or filed too late.

Morgan Veterans Service Commissioner Julian L. Bibb Jr Bibb

Ontario motorists pay nearly eighty million yearly in gas taxes

A report shows Ontario drivers contribute close to 80 million dollars annually through gasoline taxes and vehicle licensing fees. The figure reflects state revenue streams tied to fuel purchases and vehicle ownership.

Ontario

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