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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1945

Page

3

Soldiers eligible for discharge under interim ratings in Europe

About 250 000 American soldiers in the European theatre have service scores of 84 or more and may be discharged under the interim rating Brig Gen Ralph Bett adjutant general said today. Scores will rise with Ardennes and central campaigns stars. analysis completed six days early shows 218 178 ground and service force and 36 361 air force men eligible under the 85 score.

Supreme Headquarters Expeditionary Ace Paris European Ralph Bett Ardennes Central

Controls Blamed In Meat Shortage In Alabama Probe

A spokesman for an Alabama legislative committee said the meat shortage stems partly from poor planning of government control. The June 9 remark targeted supply handling and policy decisions as causes under review.

Montgomery Ala

Farm Labor Shortage Threatens Alabama Crops

Alabama Extension Service urges canning berries and fruits with light syrups to prevent waste amid a labor shortage. Guidance covers syrup substitutions, canning methods, and processing times as growers face high military demand and a potential 1945-46 dried fruit shortfall.

Bama Extension Service Alabama Polytechnic Institute Esi County Home Demontration

Local POWs From Area Reported Liberated

War Department announces liberation of area soldiers formerly held by Germans. Recipients include ter J. Barnett of Cullman, Harvey Dunn of Hanceville, Cpl. Henry I. Fields, Cpl. Kenneth M. Markham of Lacey Springs, Pfc. Carl A. Mayhall of Decatur, Pvt. Oliver D. McLemore of Vinemont, Pvt. Guy F. Motes of Athens, and others connected to Cullman.

The War Department Ter J. Barnett Cullman Harvey Dunn Hanceville Henry I. Fields Lacey Springs Kenneth M. Markham Oak Street Decatur Carl A. Mayhall Vinemont Oliver D. McLemore Athens Guy F. Motes West Third Street

Honest Burglar Steals Ham Leaves Note at Store

A nocturnal visitor at Mullis' grocery store in Savannah June 9 took two slices of ham and left 85 cents on the counter. The thief left a note to proprietor William F. Mullis saying he was meat hungry and could not take the money, adding thanks and a sign off "The good friend."

Savannah Mullis William F. Mullis

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