Anniston Targeted as New WAC Training Center
Washington proposes a permanent WAC training center costing about 10 million dollars to be built at Fort McClellan near Anniston Alabama. The center would replace the temporary Camp Lee Virginia facility and handle expanded trainee numbers as the WAC force grows toward 30 000 by mid next year.
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Washington
Womens Army Corps
Congress
Secretary of Defense
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Camp Lee
Wacs
Virginia
Army
Wac
Soviet Jet Planes Debut At July 17 1949 Moscow Exhibit
The first public exhibition of Soviet produced jet planes took place on Aviation Day July 17 1949 in Moscow showcasing new aviation technology and military potential to a wide audience.
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Moscow
Panama youngest new world republics. Israel old world
Panama is described as the youngest of the new world republics while Israel is called the oldest from the old world. The remark contrasts two nations by age and origin.
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Panama
Israel
North Alabama bloc blocks voter reform amid reapportionment fight
House pressure centers on North Alabama lawmakers who oppose Blackbelt gains in representation. They seek to stall voter qualification changes until seat reallocation is agreed, while Blackbelters push tougher registration and an oath requirement. Merrill’s proposal serves as a leverage attempt though not immediate reapportionment.
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Rep
Merrill
North Alabama
Legislative Post
Alabama
North
Senate
Blackbelt
Seed May Be Planted During Session For Reapportionment
Alabama legislature may seed a constitutional amendment to expand the state senate from 35 to 67. Rep Pelham Merrill of Cleburne proposes giving each county a fulltime senator, opening the path to reapportionment. The State Supreme Court last...
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Cleburne County
Pelham Merrill
Merrill
State Supreme Court
Montgomery Whacks Baseball Gamblers
Police Commissioner Earl James ordered the closure of baseball bookmakers in Montgomery. Western Union service will continue, but most bookmakers are expected to shut down voluntarily. Nine establishments were known to run open baseball bets, according to Detective Lt. J. R. Eiland.
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Montgomery
Ala
Earl James
Western Union
J. R. Eiland
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