Shoe price increases loom as leather and steel costs rise
Washington reports a possible general rise in shoe prices tied to higher leather costs and a forthcoming steel price hike. OPA officials note steel items for housing and alloy steel costs will go up, but manufacturers may not absorb new production expenses. Previously, retail shoe prices were raised 10 to 15 percent for about a quarter of shoes, targeting low to moderate-priced lines.
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Washington
OPA
Britain and Italy in fear of red tide in postwar Europe
Mackenzie's column notes a rare cross party UK concern over Soviet influence in Eastern Europe as Bevin Churchill and Attlee warn that communism strengthens in France and Italy. France leans right after elections. Italy becomes a republic while Moscow wields growing power in Yugoslavia Albania and Trieste.
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Italy
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Moscow
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Morgan County Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Lola W Cudlip and community members are listed with greetings and events. Rev Sizemore presided at services. families from Andalusia Oak Ridge Gurley and Auburn visited relatives. Stork shower for Odell McGregor. Virginia Hudgins married Glenn Reed. Howard College graduates honored.
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Malcol Julian
Sizemore
Crawford Holmes
Andalusia
H. E. Holmes
Orville Oden
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Cecil Ward
Oklo
Pat Wright
the Baptist Church
Howard College
Elsie
Daisy
Crawford
Lola Cudlip
Hartselle
Quinton Wright
Auburn
Vacation Bible School Ends With Crowning At Sixth Ave Church
The Sixth Avenue Church of God Vacation Bible School closes Friday at 7 30 P M with the crowning of the Bible school queen and royal court. Rev R F Miller reports a successful year with enrollment above last year. The program includes a number from each department and a display of two weeks of work.
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Sixth Avenue
Church of God
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Royal Court
R. F. Miller
Attlee Urges Balanced View of World State
The former British prime minister cautioned against doom and urged not to judge the world pessimistically. He warned against dividing Europe into two camps and called for a measured approach to free democracies.
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Attlee
Europe
Ears Cut Off For Skipping Church Under Henry VIII
A historical note recalls a person punished by having ears cut off for not attending church in the era of Henry VIII, illustrating harsh penalties for religious conformity and enforcement of church attendance in Tudor England.
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Henry VIII
China Declares 15 Day Truce In Manchuria Conflict
Chiang Kai-Shek announces a 15 day halt in Manchuria hostilities effective from noon Friday June 7. The truce aims to allow a permanent settlement with the Communists while preserving China’s sovereignty under Sino-Soviet terms. A three point agenda covers demobilization talks restoration of communications and complete termination of hostilities. The plan relies on Marshall Chu Yung Chang and Chou En Lai for arbitration and seeks expanded powers for the American envoy and field teams.
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Chou En-Lai
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Executive Headquarters
Local Faith, Family Ties Highlight Morgan County Florette News
Residents attend multiple gatherings including Gum Pond singing, Lawrence's Cove Decoration, and a Six Mile reunion. Visitors come from Athens Route 6 and Lynntown. weddings and showers noted. Rain has slowed farm work as community ties and family events unfold.
Postmasters Meet in Montgomery Opens Two Day Session
Alabama postmasters convene in Montgomery for the state branch meeting of the National League of District Postmasters. Secretary Manager Paul B. Fuller and City Commissioner W. A. Gayle welcome attendees. Speakers include Tom C. Cargile and Clyde W. Spiller.
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Ala
Alabama
National League of District
Paul B. Fuller
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Gayle
Tom C. Cargile
Washington
Charleston
Ark
National League
Lawrence County Speake Measles Report and Local Social Notes
Measles reported in the community with rain retarding farm work. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Luther Hampton in Hartselle and Decatur. Mrs Sallie Gibson and grandson Ted Gibson visited her mother Mrs Dixie Speake. Miss Dorothy Kelsoe returns from Florence State Teachers College for vacation. Miss Marie Hampton enters Florence college for summer term. The annual Lebanon singing occurs on the second Sunday.
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Luther Hampton
Hartselle
Decatur
Sallie Gibson
Ted.Gibson
Dixie
Dorothy Kelsoe
State Teachers College
Florence
Lawrence Kelsoe
Alabama
Chas
Lebanon
John McCaghren
Marie . Hampton
J. S. Pearce
S. L. Hampton
Pearce
Mable Hampton
Nashville
Peabody College
Speake
Diplomats Hope for Big Four Germany Accord At Paris Talks
Diplomats in Washington report guarded optimism about a long range plan for Germany after early signals from London Paris and Moscow ahead of the June 15 second session of the foreign ministers conference in Paris.
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Washington
Germany
London
Paris
Moscow
Many Vets in Training Across Alabama in May
A May report by M. E. Head shows 23 516 World War II veterans in Alabama engaged in schooling or training with GI Bill aid. Of these 21 862 pursued formal study or on the job training. 1 654 received disability pensions. Total veterans on disability or compensation reach 39 004. Applications 1 577 were filed in May with 2 425 adjudicated. 2 298 cases remained pending, largely awaiting service records.
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M. E. Head
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Ional
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Romans Treat Salt as Sacred Table First
The Romans held salt as a sacred staple and would never place any other dish on the table before salt.
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