Nashville News Echoes in Briefs and Banter
Winchell notes Billy. Conn to obtain referee license. A Nashville pitcher fanned four in three innings while trailing by three. Chester Bowles quits as stabilization director over OPA bill disputes. Nashville firemen run a drill with all on duty. no alarms then. The UNRRA vote shift provokes laughs from readers. Critics mock Tennessee political machines and district reporters. Congressional aides tell Truman compromise OPA bill is best possible. he vetoes it.
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Chester Bowles
Congress
Mr. Bowles
LaSuardia
Resignation at Independence Lawn Draws Attention
Harrison Irving, who has spent eight summers at the Truman home lawn in Independence, resigns to take a more lucrative post with the Negro Methodist church. The Memphis Press-Scimitar claims Shelby County polls receipts are being issued by the Crump machine to businessmen who pay, enabling them to distribute votes to friends.
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Washington
Drew Pearson
Harrison Irving
Truman
Independence
Negro Methodist Church
Shelby County
Tennessee
Memphis Press- Scimitar
Crump
Browning Will Stay In Army Through September
Lieut Col Gordon Browning now in Germany with occupation forces remains a candidate for Tennessee governor but says he will keep his Army post at least until September He adds the most important thing is what happens in Germany and he may leave the candidacy to the people Gandhi hailed India independence as momentous and global implications loom if Britain and the United States exit their colonies and empires.
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Gordon Browning
Germany
Tennessee
Browning
Raleigh News and Observer
Mohandas K. Gandhi
India
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Britain
Army salutes and efficiency remain to be proven
It remains to be proved that curtailment of the salute will increase the efficiency of the Army. The comment signals uncertainty about whether reducing ceremonial elements improves overall military performance.
Georgia Votes and Poll Tax Echo in Southern Politics
The article notes Georgia has about one million registered voters and has abolished the poll tax while Alabama faces a poll tax debate. It compares Georgia and Alabama turnout, citing 800,000 Georgia ballots in a governor race versus Alabama’s 365,000 first primary votes, and cites Jefferson County's 75,000 qualified voters casting under 50,000.
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Georgia
Alabama
Jefferson
Decatur Mayor Promises Citywide Clean Up Drive
Mayor H R Summer pledges full city aid amid equipment shortages to launch a phased citywide cleanup starting in business districts and expanding until all areas are refreshed. He cites strong business cooperation and aims for rapid, organized progress to impress visitors.
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H. R
Summer
Decatur
Wee
Fertilizer Shortage Outlook Calls for Increased Production
The paper warns that fertilizer shortages will persist for several years due to rising demand and limited output. It cites 1945 usage at 13,202,000 tons, the seventh straight year of growth, driven by expanded food programs, new areas adopting fertilizer, high farm incomes, and favorable price relations. The editor urges Alabama interests to unite, perhaps in Birmingham, to address the supply gap.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Belghia
Looking Ahead By The Washington
Although consumer goods output stays below demand a number of heavy industries are producing too much and may cut production unless ore markets improve. Government officials warn many workers could lose jobs as surpluses appear now in railroad equipment and some machine tools and are expected in communications and power equipment later.
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Washington
Diplomats from small nations seek observers at Big Four talks
In Paris observers are discussed to monitor Big Four conferences to prevent small states from being reduced to rubber stamps at a proposed 21 nation peace conference. Ottawa delegates predict a joint empire United States parley following Bermuda meetings. London confirms a mission to Argentina to discuss selling British railroads as Argentina seeks nationalization.
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Paris
Ottawa
Empire Parliamentary Association
Bermuda
United States
London
Foreign Office
Argentina
Manpower Gamble and Draft Law Effects
The Army expects the draft exemption for 18-year-olds to complicate recruitment though it may boost volunteering as they turn 19. Pay increases are to attract recruits while 55,000 one year enlistees will leave monthly from October. Overall strength must shrink from 1,550,000 to 1,070,000 by July 1, 1947.
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Washington
Government reorganization order takes effect July 16
President Tru mans government reorganization order becomes effective on July 16 unless Congress blocks it. Senate leaders plan to sit out opposition. Airlines plan big air mail promotion once stamps drop from eight to five cents. Air mail volume has slumped since V J Day. Patent office lists an animated Christmas tree ornament in the form of a bird with moving eyes wings and a whistling bill.
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Capital
Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
Patent Office
Berlin housewives repurpose war materiel for daily use
In Toronto reports that about forty German POWs are at large in Canada, said by a spokesman for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The piece notes creative reuse of military items as household tools and the broader context of wartime materials conversion.
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International
Berlin
Toronto
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Fed Likely Keeps Credit Rules Steady Despite Price Rise
Federal Reserve Board is not expected to tighten credit controls despite price increases. Credit organizations are loosening, and the board aims to preserve existing limits. On July 5 restrictions will be lifted for purchases under 1500 dollars, notably jewelry fur coats and high priced automobiles.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Sailors Scarce As Demobilization Hits Navy Fleets
Washington reports manpower strains as carrier crews shrink during demobilization. After maneuvers, the Roosevelt and Midway each lost about half their personnel. Roosevelt borrowed Midway crews to reach Norfolk. Midway waited for its own men and reserves before sailing to Norfolk.
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Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Midway
New York
Norfolk
Problems of Empire: Malaya Chiefs Oppose New Constitution
In Ipoh Malaya the British government plans to regroup nine Malay states under a new constitution. A Malayan delegation including three sultans is set to fly to London to oppose the proposal. In London the Burma democracy bill clears a Lords review and advances in Commons. In Melbourne the Moluccans favor joining an Indonesian federation within the Netherlands realm, reversing prior autonomy aims.
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Ipoh
Malaya
London
Burma
House of Lords
Melbourne
Netherlands
Picture that official Bikini Atoll photos require board vote
A 16 officer panel must unanimously approve official Bikini Atoll pictures before release. In a day’s work the board reviewed 450 photographs and marked 448 as restricted while ruling the remaining two not newsworthy.
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Washington
Bikini Atoll
Mississippi and Oklahoma Primary Newsline
Mississippi Democrats face four challengers to Senator Bilbo amid protests over Negro voting in a first primary. Representative Rankin is challenged by a war veteran and a minister. Oklahoma holds primaries for governor and eight U. S. House seats.
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Mississippi
Bilbo
John Rankin
Oklahoma
U. S. House
World Crude Oil Output Seen Rising 1946
World crude oil production in 1946 is expected to be about 28 percent greater than in 1945. The forecast reflects increased outputs in major producing regions and ongoing postwar expansion in refining capacity.
DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES LIST WITH CRYPTOQUOTE
A readable crossword clue set for across and down entries with various definitions and a Cryptoquote quotation provided by King Features Syndicate. Includes hints for several entries such as rivers, garments, and pronouns, plus the cryptogram attribution and yesterday's quote by Otway.
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OTWAY
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Eye for Sale Says Former Soldier in Seattle
Alfred I. Wilson a 24 year old ex soldier told a Seattle paper he is willing to sell one of his eyes to raise capital for his own business. He insists he is not crazy and believes he can see as well with one eye as with two.
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Seattle
Alfred I. Wilson
Portuguese Found Brazil and Shaped Its Language
The Portuguese discovered and settled Brazil, giving the country its language.
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Brazil
Pet Petrolatum Shields Sun Dodgers From Burning
Sun dodgers can gain protection from sunburn using red petrolatum once used for horses collar gall. Tests show a thin layer prevents burns during two hours of strong sun, with no irritation and minimal rubbing off. Caution on overexposure remains.
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Red Veterinary Petrolatum
Methodist Crusade for Christ Ignites Christian Action
A church movement praises The Methodist Crusade for Christ for its timely focus on core Christian fundamentals during a chaotic year. The piece urges leadership across denominations to study its methods and to embrace its prayer that asks to be set afire and stirred to purposeful faith.
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Methodist Crusade For Christ
Methodist Church
Fourth of July sports day and local notices
W Years Ago Today highlights a city sports day for the Fourth of July and lists residents leaving for Houston, bravery awards for Papenberg and Best, new BYPU president Susie Aycock, Lottie Walker's marriage to Morris Thornton, travel plans for Saunders family, a newborn Clifford Saunders, Unity Dancy visiting Hartselle, Civitan club discussions in Decatur, and Mammie Justice and Mary Scott hosting a party at Mrs. Justice's home.
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L. H. Bullard
Houston
Texas
Herman Papenberg
Roy Best
W. O. Porter
Ora Lee Wear
Susie Aycock
BYPU
Lottie Walker
Morris Thornton
Selma
C. L. Saunders
Clifford
South Bluff
J. W. Smith
Fresh Pie Tips for Seasonable Fruit Pies
Make one crust pies and use every scrap of pastry. Cut small fancy shapes and bake on a sheet to lay on top of the fruit filling for economical presentation.
Walter Winchell On Broadway Trade Mark Registered
A vivid noir style portrait of New York City scenes from Coney Island to Broadway. The piece paints heat waves crowds transit and leisure in 1940s five borough life with landmarks and urban imagery.
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Walter Winchell
Coney Island
Boros
Paradise
Central
Nighttime Portraits of New York in a Quiet City Beat
Vivid vignettes describe Greenwich Village artists on stoops and pavements, skiffs on the Hudson, a Columbus Circle ice cream hawker, and sun worshipers in parks. Seals at the zoo, dawn winds, and the outdoor library at 42nd Street evoke Manhattan’s serene yet restless night and day rhythms.
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Yankee Stadium
Hudson River
Sawmill River Parkway
Greenwich Village
Hudson
Columbus Circle
Zoo
42Nd Street
Manhattan
Night in New York City: sirens, tragedy, and fleeting beauty
A fragmented nocturnal scene across Times Square and Harlem depicts a blind street seller in Times Square, police responses to a Signal 30, and a woman’s self-inflicted death on the 42nd Street subway tracks. The piece contrasts urban bustle with quiet danger and a Brooklyn farm’s scent of spring.
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Times Square
Subway
42Nd St
Harlem
New York
Brooklyn
Posey
4Th Avenue
East Side Night Scenes of Bowery and East Side Haunts
Readers glimpse a dim East Side street world with lovers and criminals roaming blanketed by darkness. A two-bit eatery on the Bowery, palm readers, outdoor bookshops, and moonlit reflections in skyscraper windows evoke a moody urban panorama.
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East Side
Bowery
Sunrise Joy and Park Signs Echo Chicago Spirit
A vivid scene contrasts the Empty State Building with dawn light and city life. It notes Sabbath traffic to the suburbs, comics at the Borscht Circuit, Sunset lighting a stub, and the greeting of a new day. Keep Off the Grass signs appear but Chicago parks stay open to people.
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Borscht Circuit
Chicago
Odd New York City Scene Amid East River Williams Era
A fragmentary New York City vignette recalls a hospital near the East River in the sixties where uniforms mask architecture, reporters denied entry during a policeman shooting inquiry, Yorkville signs urging shipments to Germany, and a loud ex-Bundist saloon owner who calls for police aid amid strolling couples seeking romance.
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New York Hospital
East River
Yorkville
Germany
Nightlife Sketches from a Cold City Street Scene
A rambling portrait of urban life with a barefoot man on Lexington Avenue The piece contrasts daytime bustle with nocturnal chill and mentions playgrounds planes at LaGuardia and midtown hotels A diner scene at the Cub Room shows a waiter and a couple who balk at champagne and request beer The narrator interjects with a humorous request for politeness and a plan inspired by the moment
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Lexington Avenue
LaGuardia Airport
Bigtown
59Th
Circle
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