Andalusia Textile Strike Ends as Union Vote Set
Andalusia Alabama workers at three J G Scherf plants voted on union representation after an 11 week strike ended. NLRB elections planned at the three plants with subsidiary units voting next week in Crestview Florida Brantley Alabama. About 90 percent of workers are women and production ran at 68 percent during the stoppage. U S Labor Department conciliators assisted in settling terms.
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Andalusia
Ala
G. Scherf
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
CIO
Covington County
National Labor Relations Board
Crestview
Fla
Brantley
Scherf
U. S. Labor Department
Atlanta
New York
Postal cards first suggested in 1865 by Prussian Post director
The notion of postal cards originated with the director of the Royal Prussian Post in 1865, proposing a lightweight, prepaid card for correspondence. This early idea laid groundwork for formalizing a new, faster postal communication method.
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Royal Prussian Post
Decatur Zoning Map Change Ordinance Adopted 1946
Ordinance No 431 amends the 1945 Decatur zoning map to reclassify a specified block from Residence C and Local Business to Light Industrial. The boundary change follows Vine Sycamore Lafayette and Railroad lines, effective upon adoption, with City Clerk and Mayor signing. June 3 1946.
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Decatur
Alabama
Vine Street
Southern Railroad
Sycamore Street
Lafayette Street
H. R. Summet
Joe Pettey
Britain and Russia in Europe After Parliamentary Debate
The two day British debate signals a hard line against appeasement of Russia and supports resuming the Paris Big Four talks. Bevin says lasting peace needs Russia in the European settlement while Attlee warns Moscow aims to spread Soviet system worldwide, threatening regional security.
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Britain
Russia
Paris
John Bull
United Nations
England
Chamberlain
Hitler
Fuehrer
Munich
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Nuernberg
Wilhelm Keitel
House of Commons
Churchill
Commons
Europe
Soviet Union
Moscow
London
Washington
Ernest Bevin
Attlee
City to pave 7th Street South in Decatur Alabama project
Ordinance 433 outlines improvements on 7th Street South from 16th to 18th Avenue East using single bituminous surface treatment and chipped seal with existing gutters and new concrete valley gutters. Public hearing set July 1 1946 at City Hall for objections and details, published in Decatur Daily.
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Decatur
Alabama
7Th
16Th Avenue
18Th Avenue
State of
Deapstar
Ion 5
Ordinance 432 fixes grade on 7th Street South in Decatur
The City Council of Decatur Alabama establishes the grade of 7th Street South from 16th Avenue East to 18th Avenue East in accordance with city blueprints by engineer Carol C. Smith. The ordinance is filed with the City Clerk. Mayor H R Summer signs.
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City of
Decatur
Joe Pettey
H. R. Summer
Alabama
7Th Street
16Th Avenue
18Th Avenue
Carol C. Smith
H.R. Summer
Army veterans may reenlist in a grade matching MOS
Veterans honorably discharged on or after May 12 1945 may reenlist before July 1 1946 in a grade commensurate with their MOS. Over 750000 men have joined the Regular Army. organizers urge reaching one million. Full details are available at Army Camps Posts or Recruiting Stations.
Moroline Moroline Quality and Quantity Advertising
Moroline petroleum jelly available in a large jar at 10c. An ideal soothing dressing for burns cuts scratches and chafes. Promises high quality and generous quantity for all skin care needs.
Folsom Sets Record In Alabama Governor Victory
James E. Folsom won the Alabama gubernatorial race with 200 258 votes from 2310 boxes, the largest ever for an opposed candidate. Handy Ellis trailed with 141 917 votes as Clarence Inter and Reuben Newton led for lieutenant governor. Owen led in the other contested race as the page reports results from Birmingham outlets.
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Birmingham
Ala
James E
Big Jim
Clarence Inter
Gadsden
Reuben Newton
Jasper
Inter
Newton
Co. C
Jack) Owen
Tuscaloosa
Harrison, Bent in Galion for Public Service Seat
Vote tally shows Owen 182505 and Harrison 97399 across 2295 boxes as Bent Harrison runs for Public Service Commissioner in Galion.
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Bent Harrison
Galion
Owen
Harrison
St Joseph Aspirin Promotes Quality and Value
A household word with millions worldwide, St Joseph aspirin stands for quality purity and strength. The ad touts the 100 tablet size at 35c and mentions the world’s largest seller at 10c, highlighting savings for consumers.
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St. Joseph
St. Jospiria
Alabama Man Credits Ozark Tonic For Relief After Years
A Gadsden Alabama man Charlie McCurdy says four years of rheumatism and stomach trouble improved after taking Ozark Mountain Tonic. He describes better digestion and appetite and notes his wife also benefitted. The ad promotes Ozark Mountain Tonic as a hematinic and stomachic.
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Alabama
Charlie McCurdy
N. 9Th St
Gadsden, Alabama
Decatur
Thompson Drug Store
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Trinity Mountain
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Jefferson
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Dugger
219 Johnston
Morton
WILEY
2Nd Ave
PIG Tails
Fryers
Idaho
Med
Foc
Gene Ahern
A _ OOSTER
Mackenzie
By DeWitt Mackenzie
Rou
Morgan County
Decatur, Ala
Alabama Flour Mills
Ernest Roberts
Craig’s
Second Avenue
Folsom
Bernard H. Tanner
Moye’s
Mae Taylor
Guy's Beauty Shop
Huntsville
Moye
Coaby-Hodges Milling Co
Goodyear
Goodfyear Store
LEE & Line Sts
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