Strikes Cascade Across War Front Halting Industry
About 50 000 workers were idle as strikes and work stoppages hit war plants and transportation in a nine state area. Akron saw 16 700 CIO Unit ed Rubber workers walk off at Goodyear. Detroit area idle included 11 000 war plant workers and 2 000 at Bendix Carburetor division. The Tri State bus strike spread to eight states hindering 60 000 passengers.
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Hill votes against tariff exemption in reciprocal trade move
Senator Hill of Alabama opposed a proposal to exempt imported farm products from lower tariffs under the reciprocal trade agreement program. The Senate defeated the measure 49 to 27 with Senator Bankhead not recorded as voting.
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Bankhead
Rival to My Heart Ends in Hospital Heroics and Decisions
Gail Benton returns to the Thayer Hospital scene after a disaster at the Thayer Jelke plant. Steve McCormick, wounded in surgery, recovers as Gail aids in operations and accepts a hospital residency. Ralph Kramer survives but Lily Lanahan's memory lingers, and Gail contemplates a future with Steve and a new family role.
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Diary notes of Rep Hebert reveal postwar Europe impressions
Louisiana congressman F Edward Hebert kept a diary during a postwar European trip with a delegation. He records poverty and destruction across Europe and pervasive talk of Communism, with vivid remarks on Paris Naples Pompeii and the enduring human spirit.
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Bagwell Returns From Pacific Front
Pfc. James D. Bagwell son of Mr Homer Bagwell of Joppa Alabama is stationed at Camp Butner North Carolina Redistribution Station for two weeks before reporting to a new U S assignment. He has returned recently to the United States after service in the Pacific theater and holds the Good Conduct Liberation and Pacific Theater ribbons with three campaign stars.
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Camp Butner
N. C
James D. Bagwell
Homer Bagwell
Joppa
Ala
United States
Rock Springs Church Announces Services and Events
The Morgan County Rock Springs church reports strong attendance with Rev. F O Parker delivering two sermons. Upcoming events include all day services June 25, a singing school starting June 26 by W R Wallace, and a daily vacation Bible school beginning July 2.
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Rock Springs
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Decatur
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Author Self
Bible School Program Set at Central Baptist
More than 300 children will take part in the Central Baptist Vacation Bible School graduation in the church main auditorium. Parents and friends are invited to view Bible reading hymns memory work and special numbers. 342 registered with average attendance 241. The annual picnic will be held at Delano Park with lunches brought by each child.
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Central Baptist Vacation Bible School
Oelock
Delano Park
D. D. Gibson
Music Lesson Teaches Reading Music Notation
A brief notes a student learning to read music during a lesson. The piece outlines steps to recognize notes, rhythm, and staff positions, highlighting instructor guidance and practice exercises for early musicians.
Wanted 1 000 Ruptured Men This Month
Kansas City readers with ruptures can obtain a $3.50 truss at no cost for testing a doctor’s device. The offer includes 1,000 trusses and a free measurement service from the Physician's Appliance Co. at 1055 Koch Bridge and 2906 Main St., Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Physician's Appliance Co
Koch
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