Britain orders French troops to cease fire in Levant clash
In a London dispatch the British government told Gen De Gaulle to halt French operations in Syria and Lebanon and withdraw to barracks to avoid a collision with British forces. Damascus reported all night French bombardment and Arab clashes as Syria and Lebanon face base rights and independence issues.
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Japan
London
Damascus
Syria
Lebanon
France
de Gaulle
Mosul
Britain
United States
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
A. S
Levant
Joseph C. Grew
Washington
Paris
U S Urges France to Desist on Syria Lebanon Policy
The United States sent a note to France delivered in Paris by Ambassador Jefferson Caffery urging a review of its Syria Lebanon policy. Acting Secretary of State Grew cited impressions France wields force for concessions and noted French warships landing arms at Beirut amid negotiations with Syria and Lebanon.
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International Security Organization
San Francisco
Grewn
Truman
France
Levant
Grew
United States
Syria
Washington
Joseph C. Grew
Paris
Jefferson Caffery
State Department
Lebanon
Beirut
United Nations
War Dept policy questioned over discharges and nerve stress
Thomason of Texas urged a full explanation as soldiers and airmen reportedly received dishonorable discharges after combat nerve exhaustion. The OPA set higher point values for canned tomatoes and spinach starting Sunday. April employment fell 5791 with more losses likely as Ramspeck predicted, urging cuts in Army and Navy operated plants as wartime prospects improve.
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Tex
War Department
OPA
Ramspeck
Dga
House Civil -Service Commission
Markets Slip After Holiday Session In Light Volume
Wall Street leaders fell into the loser column as post holiday trading showed light selling pressure. By midday declines spread to fractions to a point or more, with volume around 1.2 million shares versus 1.6 million the prior session.
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New York
Markets at a Glance May 31 New York and Chicago notes
Stocks show light selling halting progress while bonds stay steady and cotton experiences irregular liquidation. Wheat mixed in Chicago with milling demand, corn firm on limited offerings, rye weak from liquidation. Hogs active and steady top at 14.75, cattle active to top at 18.00.
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New York
Chicago
Winnipeg
Quick Approval Sought for All-American Air Routes
Pi President Halsey R. Bazley of All American Aviation urged the Civil Aeronautics Board to approve now the company's application for permission to operate 23 air routes in 12 states without waiting for wartime end.
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Greensboro
N. C
Halsey R. Bazley
All-American Aviation Inc
Joay
Civil Aeronautics Rd
Truman Plan Would Expand Unemployment Pay Across All Workers
President Truman proposed broadening unemployment benefits during reconversion. All workers not currently covered would qualify, and those already covered would receive higher benefits. The plan aims at 25 dollars weekly for 26 weeks with federal cost sharing to cover gaps.
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Washington
Truman
Cade San
John Jones
Mr. Truman
Jones
Courtland Army Air Field to Enter Inactive Status
Congressman Sparkman reports War Department plans Courtland army air field to go inactive on June 30. A telegram from John Sparkman cites a press release stating possible redeployment use though no official word has been received by the air field yet.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
John Sparkman
Courtland Army Air Field
Courtland
Sparkman
War Department
Air Field
Mrs. Smallwood Honored at Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Mattie Smallwood celebrated her 67th birthday with a Sunday dinner. Guests included Misses Daisy and Mattie Lee Smallwood, Mr and Mrs Witton Skinethorne and children Gilbert and Jimmie, Mrs Evelyn Brown and children, Rebecca, Polly Smallwood and baby Rebecca, and others from Ryans Cross Roads Cullman and Somerville.
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Daisy
Mattie Lee Smallwood
Witton Skinehorne
Gilbert and
Jimmie Smallwood
Evelyn Brown
Marie
Dewey Rayburn
Carson Sue
Ryans Cross Roads
Polly Smallwood
Rebecca
Cullman
Will Smith
Somerville
De Soto Finds Indians Growing Hubbard Squash in Florida
When De Soto arrived in Florida he found the Indians growing Hubbard squash.
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de Sota
Florida
Hubbard
Old Glory advances in Pacific battles amid island clashes
The 24th and 31st divisions pushed into rugged terrain of Mindanao as enemy remnants fled. Australian columns on Northern New Guinea made four mile gains against Nipponese forces in a weakened sector.
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Philippines
Minanao Island
New Guinea
Soong Becomes Premier of China Amid War Pressure
Chiang Kai-Shek resigns as Premier and appoints T. V. Soong as acting and full Premier while remaining President and commander of the armed forces. Soong’s elevation seen as uniting central government with war effort and easing talks with Soviet Union and United Nations. Wong Weh-Hao named vice Premier. Soong’s案 background noted.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
T. V. Soong
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Stalin
Russia
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San Francisco
North
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Kuomintang, Or
Far East
China Theater
Ministry of Finance
Wong Weh-Hao
H. H. Kung
Warng
War Production Board
Shanghai
St. John's University
Harvard University
United States
Columbia University
Medal of Merit Presented to Mrs Knox in White House
President Trisman honored Mrs Frank Knox with the Medal of Merit awarded posthumously to her husband the late Secretary of Navy. The White House ceremony drew top cabinet, military and naval officials. Honey should be stored in a dry place at room temperature.
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Washington
Trisman
Frank Knox
Secretary of Navy
White House
Kilborn fights filibuster as Alabama Senate eyes varied bills
Kilborn denies aiming to filibuster though he plans amendments that would grant him hours on debate. The senate passed a fishery bill and the house lowered driving age to 15. A state veteran affairs department bill won house approval while rural telephone expansion was sent to a subcommittee. Kilborn’s speaking push paused as lawmakers recessed and debated delaying the sterilization measure.
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Rules
Senate
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House
House Appropriations Committee
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State Service Commission
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Senate Judiciary Group
Rural Electrification Administration
Vincent Kilborn
Alabama Senate
Mobile
Jim Smith
Colbert County
Smith
Kilbotti
Bruce Hendersons
Wilcox
Dean Bidgood Urges Alabama Growth Plan at Decatur Luncheon
Dean Lee Bidgood of the University of Alabama urged Decatur and similar towns to fund and drive their own economic progress. He cited postwar income gains and outlined five steps: bolster small enterprise, boost retail and related industries, favor consumer production, organize new industries locally, and educate adults for production. Dwight Mixson led the well attended event with servicemen Lt Frank Troup AC Horace Dryden and Cpl Hodges Minor among the guests.
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School of Commerce and Business Administration
University of Alabama
Decatur Kiwanians
Decatur
Dwight Mixson
Frank Troup
AC Horace Dryden
Naval Air Force
Cpl
Hodges Minor
Dean Bidgood
Alabama
Spanish ladies of the 1500s wore Sweete Bagges gloves in court
In Tudor era courts Spanish women reportedly wore luxury gloves called Sweete Bagges as part of court attire. The practice highlighted social status and fashion among gentlewomen during proceedings and public appearances.
Morgan County Florette News Notes and Visits
John William Dunn of the U S Navy visited local friends and relatives. Pvt Paul Bowling of Ft Sill and Mrs Bowling with twins Jan and Joan stayed with Mr and Mrs M B Bowling. Mrs Harold Waugh injured knee from a fall. Alex Dunn and children visited Talladega with Bruce Dunn family. R L Gordon visited Florence with Hey Frees family. Lorene Gordon in Tacoma Washington to visit siblings Joe and Carrie Gordon. Maurice Gatlin broke his arm in a fall Thursday. W S Watkins and J A Garrison hosted in Somerville. Sympathy to A D Flack Sr and family on his father’s death. Latherine Bowling visiting Carrie Smallwood. Marvin Bowling and Louise Fowler from Union Hill visited. Lola Ralph from Rome GA home with Marvin Ralph.
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John William Dunn
U. S. Navy
Paul Bowling
Ft. Sill
Okla
Bowling
Jan
Joan
Priceville
M.B. Bowling
Ft. Meade
Harold Waugh
Alex. Dunn
Fred
Nancy Dee
Talladega
Bruce Dunn
R. L. Gordon
Florence
Hey. Frees
Lorene Gordon
Tacoma
Wash
Joe Gordon
Maurice Gatlin
W. S. Watkins
J. A. Garrison
Somerville
A. D. Flack
Flack
Latherine Bowling
Union Hill
Carrie Smallwood
Marvin Bowling
Louise~ Fowlers
H. S. Fowler
Lola Ralph
Rome
Marvin Ralph
Army Opposes 35 Year Age Basis For Discharges
Under Secretary Patterson said the soldiers slated for discharge are the ones the Army deems safe to release at this time. He noted the move responds to proposals to release men over 35 or discharge those needed for specialized civilian skills.
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Washington
Patterson
Army
Ansewer
Weatherwax Rites Planned Friday at Harmony Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Sally G. Weatherwax who died Wednesday at her Hillsboro home will be held Friday at 2 pm at Harmony Church with Rev. W N Wear officiating. Interment in Shoemaker Cemetery Moulton. Brown directing. Survived by husband and two brothers Lawrence Gillespie Scurry Texas and Clarence Gillespie Hillsboro.
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Hillsboro 1
Harmony Church
Rev
W. N. Wear
Shoemaker
Moulton
Brown
Lawrence Gilespie
Scurry
Texas
Clarence Gilespie
Georgia Senate Passes Arnall Bill
The Georgia Senate approved a constitutional amendment lifting the ban on governors serving more than one consecutive term. The measure passed 38 to 12 in Atlanta.
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Georgia
Senate
Arnall
Atlanta
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