Army halves artillery shell production cutting 12 000 jobs
The army announced a 50 percent cut in national artillery shell production affecting 20 states and 44 plants. About 12 000 workers will be released, with some attrition expected to reduce the total. Plants from 57 mm to 240 mm shells and 90 mm armor piercing to 155 mm chemical shells are affected.
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Army Service Forces
Central Foundry
Holt
Ala
National Cast Iron Pipe
Birmingham
Rockwood Alabama Stone Co
Russellville
Kilby Steel
Anniston
U. S. Pipe and Foundry
Goslin-Birmingham Mfg. Co
Agents After Tax Evasions In Georgia
More than 100 special agents are being added to the government staff in Georgia to track income tax evaders. P. K. Sanders announces the addition as part of 450 agents for five southeastern states. Marion H. Allen notes over $200,000 in held out taxes collected recently and says the agencies will exert full force to collect taxes owed.
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Atlanta
Georgia
P. K. Sanders
Internal Revenue Department
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennessee
Marion H. Allen
Internal Revenue
Intelligence Fundt
Revenue Agent
Spies Given Life Terms in Place of Death Sentence
President Truman commuted the death sentences of William Curtis Colepaugh and Eric Gimpel to life in prison. The pair, American citizens, were landed from a German U boat at Frenchman Bay Maine on Nov 29 1944 and captured soon after. They were tried by a military commission at Governors Island New York for Nazi espionage and originally sentenced to hang.
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Washington
Ent Truman
William Curtis Colepaugh
Eric Gimpel
Epeush
Gimpel
Frenchman's ‘Bay
Ernor’s Island
N. Y
Secretary of War
Voters to Register on July 2 3 5 6 and 7 in Morgan County
Morgan county voters will register on July 2 3 5 6 and the morning of July 7 the Morgan County Board of Registrars announced. The board of Gunn Bailey and Hamilton will meet on the courthouse first floor from 8 30 am to 4 pm on July 2 3 5 and 6 and from 8 30 am to noon on July 7.
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Morgan County
T. H. Guinn
Board of
Regisrars
Gunn
Dana A. Bailey
H. R. Hamilton
Coast Line Branch Abandonment Recommended in Alabama
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended that the Atlantic Coast Line railroad be allowed to abandon a 33 mile branch line in Montgomery and Crenshaw counties Alabama.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line ‘Railroad
Montgomery
Crenshaw
Alabama
Trend in Stocks and Cattle Markets Reflect Mixed Week
New York stocks absorbed buying pressure as many leaders paused near the week’s end. Liquors air transport and medium priced motors attracted bids while steels and rails varied. Transfers totaled 960000 shares, weekly volume over 10 million. Cattle markets showed little overall change with gains where rains improved pastures and mixed cattle prices across weight classes.
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New York
Cotton futures close with mixed moves ahead of first notice day
New York June 23 The cotton futures market held quiet and steady closing 10 cents a bale lower to 15 higher. July 1945 position under moderate liquidation pressure with switching into other months as traders expect first notice day next Tuesday.
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New York
War Food Administration
SUNY
Iccesszi
Eer Oe
Southeast cattle market shows mixed demand and rain revival
Southeast area cattle market review reports major plants bought more cattle but fewer calves than last week while auctions stayed light. Widespread rain revived pastures, allowing cattle to graze new grass as farmers shift to field crops. dry spells persist in southern sections.
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Southeast
Final rites set for Almon A. Ferguson 39
Almon A. Ferguson 39 of 549 East Moulton Street died Saturday from pneumonia. Former Decatur Transit Co. employee, he ran the Sinclair Service Station on Sixth Avenue. Funeral services Monday at 3 PM at Sixth Avenue Church of God, with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery. survivors include daughter Marvelene, parents, sister, two brothers, niece, and nephew.
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Almon A. Ferguson
East Moulton Street
Decatur Transit Co
Sinclair
Sixth Avenue
Sixth Avenue Church
Britain Accepts Mass Trial Plan For War Criminals
London reports suggest Britain may back a United States proposal to try Germany’s arch war criminals and their terror organizations before a four power military court. Other sources say France and Russia could approve the U S plan while Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson signs off on the collective trial proposal.
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London
Britain
United States
Germany
France
Russia
U. S
Supreme Court
Robert Jackson
Decatur Man Faces Federal Charge Over Selective Service
Charles E. Jolly a 29 year old Decatur Negro was held in Jefferson county jail Birmingham after being brought from Chicago to face charges of violating the selective service act. Jolly said he is a Jehovah's Witness and sought reasons for not serving in the Armed Forces.
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Charles E. Jolly
Decatur
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Chicago
Jolly
Morgan County
Poplar
Street
U. S
Hepa
Arnold forecasts Japan’s air industry crippled by fall
General Henry H. Arnold, five star chief of the U S Army Air Forces, said at Okinawa that Japan would be left with a ruined air industry by fall and warned that what Germany experienced in the air war is only a precursor to Japan’s fate, noting the rapidly escalating Allied air campaign.
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Okinawa
H. H. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Forces
Japan
Germany
Grain prices tumble as liquidation hits Chicago markets
Long liquidation and hedge selling pushed grain futures lower across the board in Chicago. Wheat led declines with July futures down to 1.65 1/4 to 3/8, oats and rye slid, corn mostly steady, and barley dropping to 1.12 1/2 for July.
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Chicago
Cotton price report from Southern spot markets
In New Orleans on June 23, the average price for middling 15/16 inch cotton at ten Southern spot markets fell by 5 cents per bale to 22.61 cents per pound, reflecting the 30 market day average for middling 7/1 inch.
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New Orleans
London Poles Be Abandoned Provisional Polish Government Formed
Moscow and London predicted the United States and Britain would recognize the provisional Polish government of national unity within days. The cabinet, to be announced in Warsaw next week, faces posts allocation and a pledge to hold free elections. Recognition hinges on the government’sElection promise and may await completion of elections.
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Alex Singleton
London
Moscow
United States
Britain
National Unity
Warsaw
Poland
Coast Guard Alerts as Hurricane Near Florida Coast
The eighth naval district Coast Guard headquarters in New Orleans says the service is prepared for any hurricane eventualities. All stations are alerted including Mobile port captions Santa Rosa lifeboats Pensacola and the Pascagoula base. Biloxi air warning lanes have been active since mid afternoon informing residents and fishermen.
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Florida
Naval District Coast Guard
New Orleans
Coast Guard
Mobile
Santa Rosa
Pensacola
Pascagoula
Biloxi
Miss Air
Routine Warnings On Floating Mines Along Alaska Coast
The Coast Guard in Ketchikan issued a routine warning that floating mines were found along the Alaska coast. Mariners should avoid them and report sightings to authorities. Officials dismissed rumors of a Japanese mine blockade as bizarre and ridiculous.
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Seattle
Coast Guard
Ketchikan
Alaska
13Th Naval District
Simon Lake Dies in Bridgeport at 78
Simon Lake father of the modern submarine died tonight at St Vincent's hospital Bridgeport after a brief illness He was 78 years old.
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Simon Lake
Bridgeport
Conn
St. Vincent's Hospital
Legislature Nears Close on Scheduling Reform in Alabama
Montgomery report notes sentiment growing for a 36 legislative day session, replacing 60 calendar days. Governor Sparks weighs action as interim committees report progress. several bills pass while many remain on the calendar. Signed measures include veterans affairs, general fund, and timber severance tax. Both houses plan Monday sessions to clear calendars before adjournment Friday.
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Montgomery
Ala
House
Senate
Sparks
House Labor Committee
State Department of Veterans Affairs
American Legion
State Guard
Commerce
Auburn
Food control debate shifts to secretary of agriculture
Lawmakers debated a proposed amendment to give the secretary of agriculture veto power over federal food orders and price controls. The measure, tied to a broad price extension, would require cabinet approval within 90 days for any action affecting agricultural products and food processing.
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Clinton P. Anderson
D-N.m
Agriculture Department
Rep. Anderson
Rminn
Secretary of Agriculture
Office of Price Administration
House
Hoover
OPA
Dn.m
Monroney
D-Okla
Office of Economic Stabilization
United States
Patman
D-Téx
Anderson
War Price Board to consider violators Monday in Decatur
Local readers note a meeting of the Durable Goods panel of the War Price and Rationing Board will be held Monday morning at the Courthouse Annex. Three alleged violators will be brought before the panel at that time.
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Durable Coods
War Price and Rationing Board
War updates and local notices from Decatur area
Reports from radio Tokyo describe air raids on targets north of Tokyo and Kyushu with fighters and Superfortresses. Chinese forces advance near Chungking while Japanese losses grow in Sichuan and South China. Local notices list visits, hospital dismissals, births, and medical transfers in Decatur and surrounding towns.
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Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Marianas
Radio Tokyo
Tokyo
Kyushu Island
Japen
Tokyo Times
Ar Naval
Kure
Nagoya
Kobe
Hirohito
Nippon
War Ministry
Foundation
China
Henan
Chungking
Sichwan
Liuchow
South China
Manchurian
Yomiuri Hochi
Domei
Asiatic
Theapanese
Pacific
British Air Ministry
Nippon Line
Singapore
Thailand
Indo-China
OPS TO CHECK TIRE DEALERS IN MORGAN COUNTY
The War Price and Rationing Board orders three tire dealers in Morgan County to inventory all tires and parts by June 30 with registration by July 10 to avoid illegal transfers. A July 11 to 25 survey will focus on missing registrations and records while tire certificates flow through a verification center. Drivers are urged to recap tires, especially those with A cards, as tire failures rise in heat and civilian supply remains tight.
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Morgan County
OPA
House Passes Meat Processing Profit Margin Amendment
The House, overruling Banking Committee Chairman Spencer, added a provision guaranteeing a profit margin to meat processors. Senate action followed with similar legislation and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
D-Ky
Banking Committee
House
Senate
Eighth Air Force Heads Home from Gourock
The Queen Elizabeth sails tomorrow with 10 000 eighth air force men among 14 790 American troops aboard the world’s largest liner. Medical units form the rest of the balance as airmen from the 91st 351st 298th 401st 457th and 482nd bombardment groups prepare to return home.
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Gourock
Scotland
Eighth Air Force
Air Force
Byrd Butler bill revived after rewrite in Congress
The Byrd-Butler bill to give Congress financial control over government corporations has been extensively rewritten and will be revived next week. A Senate Banking subcommittee led by Sen. Murdock is expected to consider the revised legislation. TVA officials report no objections to amendments exempting fiscal and auditing sections from the bill, while Rep. Manasco notes uncertain House action after summer recess.
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Washington
Sen
Byrd
D. Va
Senate’ Banking and Currency
Sen. Murdock
Utah
Charles McCarthy
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Chattanooga Times
McCarthy
House
Rep. Manasco
Ala
Congress
Manasco
Budget Bureau
Manasca
Priest
Tenn
Governors Call Overhaul of U S Food Ration System
Thirteen governors meeting in New York reported a breakdown of rationing and price control due to black market activity. They urged a major overhaul including red points for meat, a single agency for enforcement, seasonal meat allocation, tighter control of public eating supply, and local quota adjustments. Governors Deve of New York and Baldwin of Connecticut led the conference.
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New York
Thomas E. Deve
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
War Department sets date for officers retirement by Dec 31
The War Department announced that officers eligible by age for retirement will be relieved of duty by December 31 with exceptions for those essential to the war effort or in special positions. Departures require specific departmental approval for general officers where retention is deemed essential.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Ten Cases of Polio Reported in Jefferson County
Birmingham July 23 Fifteen cases of poliomyelitis have been reported in Jefferson County this month with one death this week and another in March. Government health officials say additional cases may exist without doctor care. Age range three to 43, mostly white. Officials say closing public gatherings not indicated and urge disinfecting homes to kill flies and mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Citys County
George A. Denison
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Denison
Senators Rally Support for San Francisco Charter Charter Vote
Senate members from several parties voiced strong backing for ratifying the San Francisco charter. Senator Lucas pledged firm support and willingness to sacrifice, while Wayne Morse praised negotiating compromise. Cornon noted the agreement as a compromise. Hoey Murdock Myers Green Bailey urged prompt ratification citing peace and prevention of war.
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Senate
Lucas
D.-Ill
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Cornon
R.-Ore
San Francisco
Piney
Hoey
D.-Ri
United States
Farmers Must Have Slaughter Permits in Morgan County
Morgan County farmers were reminded by the Board that July 1 is the last day to obtain a permit for slaughter or sale of meat in 1945. A class three slaughterer is a farm resident selling under 6,000 pounds from own stock last year. those who did not slaughter for sale last year may market up to 400 pounds in 1945, while dressing meat for personal use requires no permit.
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Morgan County
War Price and Rationing Board
Two Spanish Seamen Held in Espionage Bail Action
In Philadelphia on June 2 two Spanish seamen were held on espionage charges with bail set at 25000 each by U S Commissioner Norman J Griffin. FBI special agent in charge John F Sears said the men smuggled messages aboard transatlantic ships and passed them to Nazi agents in Spain.
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Philadelphia
FBI
U. S
Norman J. Griffin
John F. Sears
Spain
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