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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
8
TEI BAY Borneo June 1 Australian units on the mainland after yesterday's dings report a rapid advance toward Brunei Town. In Brooketon they swept unopposed. six Japanese dead, one wounded, the largest single bag so far. Labuan airstrip heavily bombed and under air attack as Australians reclaim territory amid shattered Victoria.
Gail and Burke discuss a quiet wedding as Burke faces a soon to come military commission. Gail weighs love and duty while Steve McCormick, once a steady suitor, asserts his own interest as Gail seeks distraction at an USO dance and an evening at the amusement park.
Veterans groups filed reports with the House Veterans Committee alleging sickening violence and mistreatment at Northport LI, with claims of beaten patients, broken bones, and staff neglect across 14 hospitals. The VFW urged undercover probes, while American Legion and Disabled American Veterans noted overall good conditions but called for more construction and reform.
President Truman, two months in office, appears to walk a middle path in domestic policy. He has appointed largely middle-ground leaders, including four Missourians, while proposing unemployment benefits and supporting FEPC funding, reflecting a blend of old ties and progressive 중romises.
The report highlights generally poor treatment and care, with periods of hospitalization. It notes severe overcrowding and understaffing and calls for 1,000 new beds to be added immediately.
Washington reports the U S Supreme Court declined to rule on the Alabama Bradford Act provisions relating to labor unions. The unanimous decision left unresolved whether the act’s work eligibility bans and union membership restrictions are valid.
The text notes that FEPC activity mirrors Truman’s prior actions and statements before his presidency, suggesting little new policy beyond his earlier positions. It portrays him as implementing familiar lines in the White House context.
Local Board No. 2 forwards a list of selectees to Ft. Mc Clellan for induction into the armed forces on Tuesday. Names include Winfred M. Hale Cécil Jean Johnson George Alvin Curtis Earl McCutcheon Nolan Stancel Ryan Thomas Hanney Jr Everett Le verne Humphries Johnny Paul Baker Dorsey Ellsworth Forrester Melvin Boyd Ryan Wayne De Waugh Brown Audrey Era Moon John Edward Carnell Paul Bibb McCutchcorn Marvin Milton Sharp James Quentin Houser Eugene Mc Kindley Garner Wesley Simpson Pierce and William Forrest Robinson.
The report discusses institutions by-laws and the identity and pay of officials, along with audits of receipts and disbursements and assets. Chief Justice Stone states the case is not suitable for declaratory judgment disposal.
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