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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1945

Page

10

Reduced Fare Railroads Delayed Postponement Decision

Alabama and three neighboring states refused a railroad request to shift intrastate fare reductions from July to September. The conference followed a U S Supreme Court ruling ordering intrastate pass charges in four states to revert to 1 65 cents per mile from 2 2 cents. State officials Foreman Smith Leon Jourolmon H M Nicholson and J E Marks attended.

Atlanta Alabama Tennessee Public Service Body H.M. Nicholson North Carolina Utilities Commission J. E. Marks Kentucky Railroad Commission

Community Notes from Lawrence County Friendship

A large crowd attended the sing ing here Sunday with thanks to Pennchurch for cooperation. Notices of visits by Misses Jean Praytor Wanda Praytor Grace Poole Lerline Poole Lorene Dutton Ilva Dutton and others. Born Friday to Rev Druid Jarrett a daughter. Visits by Mrs Betterton Mrs Coy Crow and family.

Pennchurch Jean Wanda Praytor Hartselle Betterton Coy Crow Druid Jarrett Grace Poole Lerline Poole Harrison Poole Lorene Dutton Ilva Dutton Dan Dutton Charlie Steele Walker Steele Louis Mary Grace Asherbranner Jim Asherbranner

After-VE Day Manpower Cutbacks Slow In Birmingham

Industrial Birmingham shows small payroll reductions after VE Day. James Downey, district director for the war manpower commission, reports a survey of 28 large firms finds 171 layoffs in the past month. May payrolls were 55,041. this month 54,870.

Birmingham James Downey War Manpower Commission Downey

Local Singers Attend Ebenezer Friendship Service

Morgan County Corinth residents report pas sing at Ebenezer and Friendship. Bouie Partain ill but improving. Roy Rigsby of DeKalb Illinois and Miss Jean Rigby of Gary Indiana attended for the funeral of Mrs J H Rigby laid to rest at Corinth cemetery.

Ebenezer Friendship Bouie Partain Roy Rigsby DeKalb Ilinois Jean Rigby Gary Indiana J. H. Rigby Corinth Roy Rigby Walter Partain Paul Kilpatrick Aaron Blevins Jim Burden Mt. Vernon Shirley

Tame that unruly look with Moroline Hair Tonic

Advertises Moroline Hair Tonic for grooming hair with a lustrous finish. Promotes a large bottle priced at 25 cents and notes the product is sold everywhere.

Simla Peace Talks Stir Hope in Indian Struggle

The Simla conference in the Himalayas brings British and Indian leaders together to resolve the subcontinent crisis. Key figures Gandhi and Jinnah could shape the outcome, with Nehru's release boosting prospects for a cabinet‑heavy interim government and eventual dominion status.

San Francisco India Subcontinent Japan Himalayas Simla London Stafford Cripps England all-India Congress Cripps Gandhi Nehru Mohammed Ali Jinnah All- India Lord Wavel Jinnah

Community Notices From Morgan County Around Friendship Church

Local items report Miss Christine Crowe and Miss Eloise Rogers visiting at Friendship church. Several families host, attend singing events, and extend weekend visits. Obituary notes Mrs. Jim Osborn dies, and Dot Legg is seriously ill. Residents welcome furloughs and family visits from military members and Navy serviceman Nelo Anders.

Friendship Church Eloise Rogers Christine—-Crow Lina Bell Rose Gage Leasdale C.C. Holladay Friendship Jim Osborn John Bennett Texas R. C. Bennett Lorene Ilva Dutton D. M. Dutton Grace Lerline Poole Harrison Poole Travis Asherbranner Jim Asherbranner J. F. Legg Dot Legg Zemon Crow Edward Reeder Raymond Cooper Urey Garnett Edward England Mary Long Bevie West Olene Morris Nashville Byron Holladay

Regensburg's Role as South Germany's Commercial Leader Since the 13th Century

The city of Regensburg has stood as a leading commercial hub in South Germany since the 1200s, shaping regional trade and economic development through centuries.

Regensburg South Germany

Crossword Clue Answer List

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Birthday celebration honors Mary Clarke Parker in New Hope

A large crowd attended a Saturday night birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom C Parker in New Hope honoring Mary Clarke Parker. Guests included Garth Letson and James Anderson Jr of Memphis and Curtis McGee Jr, with local relatives hosting.

Garth Letson James Anderson, Jr Curtis McGee, Jr Memphis Tennessee Tom C. Parker Mary Clarke Parker William H. Hallmark Leighton Luther Morton Lenny Neal Letson

Mt Home Visitors Share Sunday Guests

Mrs Tom C and 580n pap oa visited in Mt Home. A pal B MOS Nar Gibson and elen were night guests of Mary Cleans Margaret Parker. Mr and Mrs Tennis Terry of Moulton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John F Terry.

Tom C. Parker Tom C Gibson Elen Mary Cleans Margaret Parker Tennis Terry Moulton John F F. Terry

Platinum's Military Role Tied to Electronics Use

Platinum gains significance in military contexts due to its critical role in electronics. The metal's properties support advanced components, alloys, and specialized devices used in defense tech and communications systems.

Philippines Ceded to United States by Spain in 1899

The Philippines were ceded to the United States by Spain in the year 1899 following the Spanish-American War ending colonial control and transferring sovereignty to the United States.

Philippines United States Spain

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2Nd Ave Remington Rand Agency—Sales and Service Lawrence County Vera Asherbranner Nature Carter United Nations Lord Halifax New World Court Morgan County Corinth J. D. Bonds Sgt Doyle Burden Felton Kilpatrick Charlie McClellan Piney Grove Falkville Mary Aldredge Vivian Guthrie Pettey’s Cleaners Morgan County PENN Christine Crowe Lmné Quebec Quincy Coke Coca-Cola Company Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company Morton Downey WMSL Coca-Cola Daily Crossword DSKLK Ozdm King Festures Syndicate Law New Hope Geantrey Loyd’s Pep S.S.S. Co Steacy GREEN Stein Furniture Hartselle,ala
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