Byrd-Butler Bill Aims to Tighten Government Oversight
June 29 report notes approval by full committee of a Byrd Butler measure to bring government corporations under congressional control. A five member subcommittee led by Senator Murdock held hearings, with support from President Truman, while the Tennessee Valley Authority and credit agencies oppose. The bill would require continuing GAO audits and prior congressional approval of agency policies.
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Washington
Byrd-Butler
Rnment
Congress
Ator Murdock
Utah
Legisla
Idenet Truman
Tennessee Alley
Singing Night at Forrest Chapel Next Sunday
Morgan County notices announce singing night on July 1 at Forrest Chapel with many expected performers. Local families share weekend visits and arrivals including Lt. J. W. Sims visiting from the States. Mrs. Newt Bailey recovers from a serious illness and several residents travel for shopping and visits.
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B. Brooks
J. W. Sims
States
George Sims
M. G. Whitten
Hulace
C. W. Craze
Danville
J. P. Roberts
Linda Jean Roberts
Neel
Revis Ward
Falkville Lads Graduate From Air Forces Training
Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi June 28 two Falkville soldiers graduated from the Air Training Command airplane mechanics course. Pfc Fred V Summerford and Cpl William P Howse are named among the graduates, sons of local residents.
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Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
Falkville
AAF Trainingommand
Pfc
Fred V. Summerford
C. V. Summerford
RFD
William P. Howse
C. E. Howse
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Around Danville Area
Families from Danville and Oak Ridge shared a weekend with relatives. Gunn and Wayne with Mrs. W. E. Ward visited Mr. and Mrs. Ir Fan Long near Danville. Billie Joe Sparks Jr Ernie Sparks Jr Joe Dan Wardell of Birmingham joined S J Curtis clan and children. Several others attended a Friendship Sunny singing and hosted overnight visits.
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Gunn
Wayne
W. E. Ward
Ir Fan Long
Danville
Thursay
Billie Joe
Ernie Sparks Jr
Joe Dan Wardell
Birmingham
S. J. Curtis
Eugene Lanier
R. B. Bridges
Amon
Faye
Edith
Roy Osborn Jr
Friendship Sunny
Lanier
Oscar Sybert
Malcolm
R. G. Sybert
Ben Moore
Oak Ridge
Pervis Cox
J. L. West
Lucille West
Mary Faye Jones
Revis Ward
St Joseph Aspirin Promotes Value and Speed
An advertising pitch touts St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest and best choice with the claim it is the world's largest seller at 10 cents. It markets 100 tablets for 35 cents and questions why readers should pay more or accept less.
CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE AND QUOTE CLUBS
A cryptogram quotation appears with clues and a quote by QUIN about delaying action. The puzzle includes alphabetic mappings and a list of across and down clues for solving. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
United Nations court system to settle international disputes
James Marlow explains how the United Nations International Court of Justice will operate. Nations may choose to submit disputes, with fifteen judges chosen for nine year terms, and the Security Council can enforce decisions or seek advisory opinions from the court.
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James Marlow Washington
United Nations
International Court of Justice
United States
League of Nations
Senate
League
Cour
AAA
BBB
Security Council
Navy to move warships to Gulf repair yards
Acting Navy Secretary Hensel said a substantial portion of repair and overhaul work will be done in Gulf yards. Damaged ships including LSTs will be rerouted from the Atlantic and West Coast to Gulf facilities to ease Pacific congestion. The Navy also plans to send merchant ships to Gulf ports as shipments increase. The TVA creation note appears as context.
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Washington
Navy
Panama Canal
Gulf Repair
Sen. Hill
D.-Ala
H. Struve Hensel
Hill
Hensel
Gulf Yards
Pacific
Gulf
Atlantic
War Shipping Administration
Gulf Ports
Pacific Coast
Court rules AAA may build dam if it diverts water to BBB
The court orders AAA to construct the dam while ensuring sufficient water flow for BBB. Both parties agreed to seek court resolution and are expected to comply. Political disputes such as war reparations demands by Allies are not brought before court.
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League
United Nations’ Organization
Hague
Holland
United Nations
London
AAA
BBB
Danube River
Germany
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Morgan County Forrest Chapel
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Armour’s Pork & Beans
Lef Lewice
Sweden
KERR
Gulf Spray Pt
Wonder
Chase & Sanborn
Maxwell House
Luzianne
Canova
ER Market
Daily Crossword
Byron
Lighthorse Harry
Garret
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XI Nuu
New League
Southern Flour
Model Kitchen
Cosby Hodges
Ala
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Axminster
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