Graduation Set Monday at Delano Salvation Army Schools
Graduation ceremonies will be held Monday at 4 30 P M in Delano with more than 200 certificates to be presented by Captain r to those who earned them Parents of children will be invited A program includes races and stunts with an East Decatur versus South Decatur boys game Followed by a reception The schools enrolled 223 with 185 attending daily Army spokes person thanks teachers and helpers for their cooperation
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Salvation Ran Ie
Delano
East Decatur
South Decatur
Bible School
Weather Gradient in Ancient Greece Described
The account notes that temperatures rise as one moves south in ancient Greece, with increasing heat if continued far enough, illustrating a notable geographic climate pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Local Merchants Eye Tax Change For Decatur Shops
Merchants in Decatur plan a Tuesday morning meeting at the Lyons hotel assembly hall to discuss token versus bracket sales tax collection and July Fourth business closings. W. W. McGwier urges shop heads to attend as Alabama legislators consider tax methods. revenue officials argue token system ensures uniform collection whileBracket plans may favor some merchants over others.
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Decatur
Chamber Commerce
W. W. McGwier
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Bish
Department of Revenue
State of
Alabama
McCary
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance and Taxation
State Department of Revenue
Bills Seek Clear Presidential Succession In Emergency
Washington reports rising congressional interest as Kefauver and Monroney push bills to clarify who would assume the presidency if both the president and vice president are unable to serve. Proposals place the secretary of state or speaker of the house next in line, with cabinet ranks outlined.
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Washington
Trumian
Edward R. Stettinius
White House
Berlin
Stettinius
House
Kefauver
D.-Tenn
Secretary of State
Navy
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
House of Representatives
Monroney
D.okla
Presidential oath in recess prompts temporary leadership
The article notes the President has taken the oath and during congressional recess the Senate President pro tempore would assume the presidency only until the House could convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Army discharge for John H. Chenault returned to Decatur
John H. Chenault of West Court Apartment 25 Memorial Drive returns to Decatur after receiving his discharge papers from the Army on June 9. Chenault served in a medical division under General George Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. .H. Chenault
West Court
Memorial Drive
Decatur
Army
Chenault
George Patton
Speaker Selections Prompt Prompt Resign to Become President
A debate over choosing a speaker who would promptly resign to become president dominates discussions. Analysts weigh constitutional and political implications as party leaders push for rapid turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presi
Dent
Army veteran after Normandy and France service named in credit
A third army veteran who served overseas for a year and took part in the Normandy battle, the battle of France, and the early actions in Germany is recorded as entering the Army on March 16, 1942.
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Third Army
Normandy
France
Germany
Government to Extend Cotton Purchase Plan in 1945
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones announced the cotton purchase program will continue for the 1945 crop if Congress extends price stabilization. The CCC will offer stocks at 25 points above Parity starting July 1, boosting the intended government stock value by about $1.50 per base.
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Washington
Congress
Marvin Jones
Commodity Credit Corporation
Jones
CCC
Agriculture Department
Memphis
Fort Yukon Records Put Alaska Weather on Edge
Fort Yukon Alaska holds a hot record of 100 degrees in the shade and a cold record of 78 degrees below zero, underscoring extreme temperature swings reported by weather observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Yukon
Alaska
Weather Bureau
Robber Fly Uses Curved Hooks to Capture Prey in Flight
The curved hooks at the ends of its long legs allow the robber fly to grab prey mid air by sinking sharp claws into the victim.
Noted Outfits Return Home to Great Welcome
The 86th Black Hawk division, first combat unit back from Europe, will be greeted with the grandest homecoming yet. Four Navy transports escort the ships past the Statue of Liberty, with Navy tugs and a blimp aiding the procession.
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New York
Black Hawk
WAC
Germany
George S. Patton
Third Army
Pacific
Homer Groninger
Sandy Hook
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Fort McPherson
Alabama
McPherson
Cecil L. Rutledge
United States
Japan
86Th
Danube
Regensberg
Camp Grant
Harris M. Melasky
Illinois
Wisconsin
Shipyard Seeks Skilled Trades for Liberty Ship Build
Local shipyard calls for skilled trades to support the construction of Liberty ships. Officials say the project needs welders, riveters, carpenters, and electricians to meet production goals and supply timelines.
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Caddell's
Caddell Drug Co
Stewart Bros. Motor Co
Bartselle
Okinawa
Yontan
U. S. Marine Corps
Tre
Pettey’s Cleaners
ACL
ALIN
Witte
Gadsden
Florence
Sheffield
Oscar J. Dodson
F. M. Dodson
B. J. Bentley
Hartselle
Mrs. Dodson
Southwest Pacific
John H. Chenault
Wtley Funeral CO
BROWN
Garrison
Hites
Scott
ARE E
Salvador
Central America
Chima
RS. Scott
Aed
Sterchi Bros
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