Redstone To Be Given Flag At Busied War Bond Ceremony
A 2 piece chemical warfare replacement training center at Camp Sibert will furnish music for Minute Man T flag ceremonies at Redstone arsenal next Friday. Major General William Bryden will present the flag and Lieut Col Carroll D Hudson will accept for the arsenal. Lieut Gov L H Bilis attends for Governor Sparks with Captain John R Hill presiding and Miss Lucia Hobbs speaking for employees.
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Camp Sibert
Gadsden
Redstone Arsenal
Wayne H. Love
Redstone
William Bryden
Fourth Service Command
Arsenal
Carroll D. Hudson
Alabama
L. H. Bilis
Chauncey Sparks
John R. Hill
Lucia Hobbs
Huntsville
Central Baptist Vacation Bible School Enters Second Week
The daily vacation Bible school at Central Baptist began its second week at 8:30 this morning. Last week’s average daily attendance was 227, just under last year despite rationing. The program runs through the week ending with a picnic in De Op Park next Friday and concludes with commencement exercises Sunday night in the church main auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
de- Op Park
Missing Brother Forces Fashion Model to Seek Help
Melvin Marsden is missing in action. Jean Marsden, a top fashion model turned secretary to Steve Landis, helps after saboteurs wreck a train car carrying a secret rubber formula. She assists the injured Mexican engineer and train workers, earning Steve’s praise and planning to stay on with the plant.
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Melvin Marsden
Jean Marsden
Steve Landis
Mexico
Jean
Curley
Parkinson
Rancho
Casolina
Steve
Police
Chief of Police
Howard
Tanner
Wild Army Tales From Aleutian Fronts And Alaska Camps
A vivid dispatch by Eugene Burns describes Army life from Aleutian islands and Alaska camps. It notes camouflage shock at barren ridges, jungle suit shipments, WAAC undergarments causing a stir, and bizarre scenes of chaplains with posters and Arctic natives in heavy clothing.
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Eugene Burns
U. S
Aleutians
Kiska
England
Alaska
Snowfell
Canning Schools In Limestone Are Busy
Athens Alabama June 14 Mrs Leola C Sides county home demonstration agent conducts a series of canning schools in the demonstration kitchen of the courthouse at Athens each Tuesday beginning at 9 45 a m She is assisted by Miss Caroline Fire Farm and town women are urged to attend and learn to can every thing until done
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Leola C. Sides
Patrolman McNeese Helps Atlanta Man in Court
Athens Alabama June 14 State Patrolman J M McNeese arrested a man from Atlanta for excessive speed and brought him to court. The man pleaded guilty and faced a total fine of 8 75 dollars but had only 7 75 in cash. Unable to post a bond he would have gone to jail until McNeese loaned him one dollar to cover the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
J. M. McNeese
McNeese
Atlanta
OPA Plans Deep Cuts to Food Prices to Fight Living Costs
The Office of Price Administration proposes a four class dollar and cent ceiling system to roll back prices. It targets meat butter coffee and three prime foods with subsidies guiding cuts through the supply chain from packer to producer to retailer. The plan aims to save consumers about one billion dollars while costing the government around four hundred million. Meat price reductions begin with packers and reach corner butchers by June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Possible vegetables fruits and meats to help winter shortages
The notice proposes identifying vegetables fruits and meats to mitigate the food shortage expected this coming winter. It emphasizes diversifying sources and preserving supplies to ensure steady food availability.
One-Dress Wally Makes Multiple Looks in New York
The Duchess of Windsor appears in public in a single basic black silk crepe dress by Mainbocher, with various accessories and belts giving the impression of several outfits. The wardrobe proves wartime economy and budgeting fits royal life as the Duke laments limited dollars.
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New York
Duchess of Windsor
Maryland
Mainbocher
Park Avenue
Mainbacher
Women’s Military Service Club
Food relief plan backed by senators
Senator Gillette urged a senate investigation into a proposal for international food relief to Axis-overrun countries. The plan would join Britain Sweden and Switzerland in an international relief system, with hearings led by Sen Thomas. Questions covered shipping, delivery to starving populations, and impact on the Axis.
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Washington
Gillette
Iowa
Senate
Thomas
Utah
Taft
Rohio
Great Britain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Ryan
United States
Belgium
Norway
Netherlands
Greece
Europe
Government supports partial rollback in meat pricing plan
The plan keeps the cattle grower paid at prior prices while forcing a 10 percent cut for the meat-packer. Government subsidies cover the 10 percent gap to prevent losses, while rollback without subsidies targets fresh vegetables from corner grocers to farmers.
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OPA
Mrs Evans Dies At Rural Home
Nancy Ann Evans 66 dies Sunday at her Andrews Chapel area home. Funeral 3:30 at the chapel with Rev. Dan Duncan. interment in the chapel cemetery. Pallbearers Herman Hogan Harrison Aaron Edward Hogan Harold Wood Guy Wood Lloyd Looney. Survived by three sons H W M W P H Evans. five daughters Ruby Aaron Christine Hogan Eustis Hogan Minnie Evans Nazarene Evans. 13 grandchildren.
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Nancy Ann Evans
Andrews Chapel
Dan Duncan
Chapel
Drinkard
Herman Hogan
Harrison Aaron
Edward Hogan
Harold Wood
Guy Wood
Lloyd Looney
H. W
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Van-Dim
Pan-Am
PAM Amarican Petroleum Corporation
Moody’s
Servicenter
Highway 31
Vine Street
Ways, Variane
Eby and
John C. Fleming
WAAC
New Caledonia
Tal
Dillehay’s
Canning
Limestone
Patrolman
By James Marlow
and George Zielke
Dorothy Roe
AP Fashion
Women's Military Services Club
Capelet
Belk
Bargain
Seersuckers
RELE
Sey Co
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