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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1945

Page

8

German POWs to Get Tasks in Europe Under Plan

Col. Robert J. Gill says the United States will use about 600000 German prisoners as laborers in Europe after capture. Another 200000 to 225000 may be turned over to France for labor while 160000 Germans north of Cologne will be handed to the British. Prisoners include women and older men not suspected of war crimes. some Russian soldiers are to be returned to their own countries.

Austin Bealmear Aris United States Europe Viccame Robert J. Gillisclo France Said Gill Eurotheater Gill Cologne

Sullivan resigns TVA role to lead Italian public works subcommission

Chattanooga June 9 A H Sullivan former co chief electrical engineer of the Tennessee Valley Authority resigns as general engineer of the TVA power departments to become director of the public works and utilities subcommission of the commission in Italy Sicily.

Chattanooga Tenn A. H. Sullivan Tennessee Ey Authority TVA Public Works and Utilities Commission Italy Sicily

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote

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Spears the Crime Reader and Churchill’s Man at Large

George Tucker recalls General Sir Edward Spears, praised as a polished operator and Churchill ally. The piece notes Spears helped De Gaulle escape in 1940, mentions his Lebanon ambassadorship, and shares anecdotes on his wit, study of crime, and a memorable dinner with Backlay Hudson in Beyrouth.

George Tucker Hal Boyle Paris British Empire Churchill Edward Spears Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Spears Lebanon Mideast Scotland Yard Nes Backlay Hudson Beyrouth Zita Channel Islands

Overseas Life Described From Linz Front Line

Sgt Howard Verner writes from Linz Austria to his wife Mrs Margaret Verner detailing European war conditions. He longs to be home with family and baby and recalls four months in worn pants and fourteen days in a cellar while soldiers kept spirits high with camaraderie.

Howard Verner Linz Austria Margaret Verner 6Th Avenue Decatur Ann

First Broadcast of Music in 1919 Marks Radio Era Start

The first broadcast of music occurred on Oct 17 1919 as Dr Frank Conrad placed an improvised transmitter and played tunes paving the early days of radio. The event highlighted the birth of wireless music delivery and the rise of broadcasting pioneers.

Frank Conrad

Ruling due on Alabama labor act case before high court

The Supreme Court may rule next week on Alabama Bradford act provisions restricting labor union operations including filings of statements, banning supervisory employees from unions, and a work-privilege fee rule. AFL and CIO challenge the law on free speech and assembly grounds while state officials defend it as regulating union conduct. The case, tied to a Florida parallel, questions union rights and constitutional freedoms under state regulation.

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