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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1947

Page

3

State posts for secretarial and finance officer jobs

The Merit System Council announces examinations for secretarial stenographic typist and finance officer roles in county public welfare departments. Pay ranges start at 110 dollars monthly, rising to 205 dollars, with high school graduation required and typing skills essential.

Public Welfare System Council For Public Ae Highway Building Montgomery Clio Levin

Explosive Mail Sent to British Residents Investigated

Scotland Yard reported several prominent English residents received envelopes mailed from Italy containing an alleged explosive powder. Authorities refused to identify recipients, while informants described a two envelope setup with a cream outer casing and a smaller inner packet.

London Scotland Yard England Italy

Four Year-Old Kenneth McClain Dashes. Car Fender Damaged

In Lawton Oklahoma on June 4 a four year-old named Kenneth Ray McClain son of Comanche County Jailer Jess McClain darted onto a highway and was knocked twenty feet by a car. He escaped with minor skin loss while the car suffered a dented fender.

Lawton Okla Kenneth Ray McClain Kenneth Comanche County Jess McClain McClain

County Welfare Office Seeks Finance Posts with Varying Pay

The article lists salary ranges from 120 to 145 dollars and notes higher pay for finance secretary and finance officer positions requiring more experience. Duties include dictation typing reception payrolls and related tasks depending on county size. Morgan County Public Welfare and the Merit Council in Montgomery provide more information. Miss Levin invites inquiries and visits to discuss requirements and openings.

Miss Levin Morgan County Department of Public Welfare Merit Council Montgomery

Oklahoma Health Guide Teases High School Dating Cues

Oklahoma nutritionist Miss Maxine Turner distributes a cheeky booklet for high school boys detailing diet and grooming to improve appeal. The guide warns against fatty foods, urges vegetables and dairy, and suggests a confident, cooperative attitude to win the attention of girls.

Hal Boyle Oklahoma City Oklahoma Maxine Turner Frank Weokier Miss Turner Oklahoma State Department of Health Romeos Jackson Kilroy Cutti Amaelete

Lieutenant Bradford Visits Australia Aboard Shangri La

Lt. Charles R. Bradford 24 of Cullman serves in attack squadron 6 aboard the USS Shangri La. The carrier, part of task force 38 with 14 ships, makes a rare postwar visit to Australia with shore activities in Sydney and Navy events. The crew underwent equator ceremonies and were named shellbacks.

Q. Charles R. Bradford Cullman Attack Squadron 6 Sydney Australia Shangri la U. S Royal Australian Navy Equator

Alabama Senators Oppose Tax Cut Vote Action

Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman of Alabama voted against the income tax reduction bill as the Senate adopted it 38 to 28 and sent the measure to the White House.

Washington Sens Lister Hill John J. Sparkman Alabama Senate White House

Veterans Benefits Guide for Former Service Members

Veterans can claim GI benefits only with verifiable service records. Discharge papers are key, so keep originals safe and make photostatic copies for eligibility proofs. If original is lost, apply to the service branch for a certificate in lieu. blue Army discharges may qualify if not dishonorable, with VA review for eligibility.

Veterans _Administration Army Adjutant General, Veterans of the Navy Bureau of Personnel Veterans Administration Ford Ford Trucks

Sinatra Case Settled After Civil Payment in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, June 4. Mortimer admits receiving $9,000 from Fran Sinatra to settle assault claims arising after a confrontation outside Ciros last April. Sinatra acknowledged the remarks and the settlement, though the two men showed no visible reconciliation in court.

Beverly Hills Calif Mortimer Has Fran Sinatra Justice Court Mortimer

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