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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1946

Page

3

Mackenzie on the rail strike impact and food relief

DeWitt Mackenzie argues the quick end to the national railway strike preserved U S prestige abroad amid postwar reconstruction. He notes Germany and Europe face battles between communism and Western democracy and highlights Secretary Anderson projecting record food relief as the U S aims to export 400 million bushels of wheat by June 30.

Europe United States France Uncle Sam Germany America Hemisphere Anderson

Proposals Of New Labor Law Studied

James Marlow explains the Truman administration idea for an anti strike bill. The measure would be temporary and emergency only. If workers refused government orders or union leaders pressured compliance, penalties include firing with loss of seniority, possible drafting, or court martial. The plan also covers profits from seized company operations and how net profits would be handled.

Washington Truman Congress House Senate U. S. Treasury

Morgan County political announcements for June 1946 primary

A series of paid and authorized notices from candidates in Morgan County Alabama seeking votes in the Democratic Primary on June 4 1946. Candidates include A Harrison Gill for Circuit Court Clerk Cline Thompson for Circuit Court Clerk Sherif Bibb Humphrey McCutcheon Leonard Slate Fred Speake and others from Decatur Martinselle Hartselle Gartside urging support.

Morgan County A. Harrison Gill Decatur, Ala Will Co. B Bibb Humphrey Decatur, Ala

Planes Damaged at Dothan Airport by Strong Gust

A gust at Dothan municipal airport during a rainstorm caused about 10000 dollars in damage to six private airplanes. A weather observer reported wind speeds near 43 miles per hour for five minutes.

Dothan Ala Dothan Municipal Airport

Rulers Have No Easy Rule in Wartime Politics

Hal Boyle examines monarchs during invasion who either stayed or fled. From Leopold of Belgium to George of Greece and King Christian of Denmark, the piece weighs exile versus popular support and the lasting link to their people amid occupation.

Hal Boyle Copenhagen Emily Leopold Belgium Switzerland George Greece Athens Crete Egypt London Peter Yugoslavia Paul Tito Wilhelmina Netherlands North Sea Britain Rotterdam five-Zog Albania Zog Mussolini Cairo Haakon Norway Christian Denmark England

Estate of E R Emens probate notice

Probate court grants letters testamentary to Margaret F Emens on May 16 1946 by Judge T C Almen Morgan County. All persons with claims against the estate must file within the legal period or be barred. Publication dates May 27 June 3 10.

Redding Emens Probate Court T. C. Almen Morgan County Margaret F. Emens

Nursery Workers Meet at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist

Nursey department workers of Vacation Bible School at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church will meet Tuesday at 2:00 PM to plan the school session beginning Monday June 3 at 9:00 AM. Junior department workers will meet Wednesday at 2:30 PM for the same purpose. all department workers are urged to attend.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

Silk Paper and Compass Impact From China Across World

The world gained silk, paper, printing, the compass, gunpowder, tea, porcelain, chrysanthemum and soybean from China shaping trade, technology and culture across continents.

Fire damages Lewisburg commissary at Sloss-Sheffield plant

Fire of undetermined origin damaged the Lewisburg commissary of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Co. in Lewisburg, estimated at 25 000 dollars. R. J. Sims, commissary manager, said the blaze started in the rear and destroyed foodstuffs, dry goods, and hardware stored there. Almost 70 percent of World War II veterans had more than an eighth grade education.

Lewisburg Ala Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Co R. J. Sims

GI Bill Benefits and Enlistment Terms Summary

Benefits under the GI Bill for men who enlist before October 6 1946 include education and training support. Family allowances for the term of enlistment apply to dependents of those who enlist or reenlist before July 1 1946. Choice of branch of service and overseas theater on 3 year enlistments remains open where available.

Army

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