Universal Credit Corp offers nationwide airplane financing plan
Bill Hockensmith of Universal Credit Corp announces a new nationwide plan allowing buyers to finance new or used planes on the installment plan with 5 percent carry charge and insured payments. He notes prior high insurance costs and finance charges hindered private aviation purchases. A $3,000 plane could be bought with $1,000 down and twenty four monthly payments. Ecuador has 10 seaports.
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United States
Bill Hockensmith
Decatur
the Universal
Hockensmith
Sugar Shortage Declared Acute by Alabama Wholesalers
Alabama wholesalers and brokers describe a real and acute sugar shortage not seen since 1942. OPA district director Sam J. Watkins says reports of deliberate withholding are unfounded and that if refineries do not ship new supplies within a week, many consumers will have none left. He notes the shortage stems from Cuban crop impairment and Philippine limits, amid wartime demand.
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Alabama
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Sam J. Watkins
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Watkins
Gene Kelly Returns to Life's For a New Shoot
The article notes Gene Kelly back on the production line and in A-11 shape after Navy service, with 18 pounds gained and a fuller face than Anchors Aweigh. It contrasts Hollywood then with today, mentions Jack McDermott’s tragic death, and lists other stars like Frank Sinatra, Keenan Wynn, Richard Ney, Greer Garson, Vic Mature, George Brent, Jon Hall, and Belita, plus a note on a water-skiing school.
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Hollywood
Gene Kelly
Filmland
Jack McDermott
Jack
McDermott
Frank Sinatra
MGM
Keenan Wynnis
Richard Ney
Greer Garson
Vic Mature
Laguna Beach
Clementine
Howdy
George Brent
Jon Hall
Belita
Government seeks terminal pay funds for armed forces
The House Appropriations Committee moves to fund terminal pay for enlisted personnel unused furlough time, with President Truman requesting 2.679 billion dollars. The debate centers on cash versus bond payments, and a committee meeting is set to advance the measure. Truman estimates average payments at 165 dollars totaling over 1.18 billion for Army and 736 million for Navy plus 60 million for Coast Guard.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Senate House
Cannon D-Mo
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
House
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Canning Sugar Distribution Simplified by Spare-Stamp Validation
The Office of Price Administration simplified sugar distribution this year via spare-stamp validation in Ration Book 4. Two stamps, each for five pounds, were designated and the latest validation on July first rapidly depleted local inventories.
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OPA
Lawmakers Debate Budget Provision Amid Committee Shakeups
Rep. Mike Monroney and Sen La Follette criticize a budget clause as controversial as committees face abolition proposals. Chairmen resist reductions while both parties seek future chairmanships pending house control in this year’s elections.
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Mike Monroney
Okla
Senator la Follette
Wis
House
Boll Weevil Desperate Fight Hits Alabama Cotton
Rainy weather sustains boll weevil damage across Alabama as Extension Service reports high infestations in Franklin and Montgomery counties. Farmers brace for continued losses with calcium arsenate shortages and dusting as the only control, while urging repeated applications amid heavy rains. Separate Washington debate targets congressional pay, retirement eligibility, committee counts, and a joint budget procedure drawing opposition from appropriations leaders.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
State Extension Service
API Extension
Extension Service
Franklin
Montgomery
Houston County
Ruffin
Japan poised to export large stocks of cotton fabrics
Tokyo reports 50 million yards of staple cotton textiles ready for export next month at UK and US price levels with 35 million more due the following month. Raw cotton from the United States arrives at 22 000 bales weekly, boosting Japan’s output toward 65 million yards by September with at least 50 million for export. Prior to the war Japan exported 2.5 billion yards annually, but competition from India Mexico and Brazil may limit a return to former dominance.
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Tokyo
Britain
United States
Japan
Supreme Headquarters
Sonly
Orient
Southwest Pacific
India
Mexico
Brazil
Senate Finance Panel Moves to Freeze Social Security Tax
Chairman George H. B. Ga. says the Senate Finance Committee will advance a bill to renew the one percent Social Security payroll tax for another year. He called a closed session for tomorrow and expects passage without changes. The measure also broadens other Social Security provisions.
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Washington
George
Senate Finance Committee
Paraguay Leader Reported Seeking Resignation to Brazil
President Higinio Morínigo of Paraguay reportedly asked the armed forces for permission to resign and depart for Brazil, per AP Wirephoto dispatch.
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Higinio Morninigo
Paraguay
Brazil
Hammer-head Shark Uses Flattened Head as Bow Rudder
The strange flattened and widened hammer-head shark features a broad head that acts as a bow rudder. It aids the predator in making quick turns while pursuing fish.
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