Reconversion Plans Ready for Europe War End
War Production Board sources say plans to end most controls on V-E Day proceed this week, cancelling about 500 of 700 WPB orders while preserving textiles chemicals forest products for postwar Japan supply. CMP liquidation hinges on quarter of V-E day and may shift to priority certificates for continuing war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green Ashington
Europe
War Production Board
Japan
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
China
Nelson
J. A. Krug
Try
Germany
Morgan County Rock Creek daily notices and visits
The piece lists community happenings in Morgan County Rock Creek. It notes visiting relatives from Birmingham Flo rette and Decatur, local officials Cortellon Chunn as superintendent and Elbert Julian as secretary, and weekend activities including school and teachers institute events in Hartselle. Several residents attend harp singing at Gum Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Smith
Birmingham
Alice Self
Florette
Seldon Penn
Decatur
Gay Crawford
Gaynell
Levy McKee
Cortellon Chunn
Elbert Julian
Elma Tanner
Hartselle
J. F. Tanner
Hilbert Weaver
Minnie McKee
Mattie Oden
Lee Ryan
Gum Pond
Christine McKee
Martha Martin
Carmen Tanner
Lessie Lewis
Cartellon Chunn
Teachers Institute
Peggy Sue McKee
Mrs. Seldon Penn
Liquor Seizures Reported in Dry Counties
Montgomery report notes raids last weekend seized about 16 cases of whisky and 40 cases of beer in Lauderdale and Colbert counties. J Ed Pepperman, Alabama ABC enforcement chief, said full tally awaited from J L Carroll. The piece adds a note on the Electoral College composition and state representation in Congress.
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Montgomery
Lauderdale
Colbert
J. Ed Pepperman
Thelabama Alcoholic Beverage Con Board
J. L. Carroll
Pepperman
Nurse and family plans shape Weston intrigue
Mrs. Reynolds hires Anne Wilson as nurse for her ailing mother while Laura clashes with Eleanor Bancroft over Miss Wilson. Russell Smith, Laura’s fiancé, contemplates a new start for Dan as tension rises at the inn and in Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Junes Reynolds
Laura
Russell
Strand
Jane Dorset
Jane
Belleview
Anne Wilson
Harry Bancroft
Eleanor Bancroft
Eleanor
Mr. Smith
Weston
Mr. Bancroft
Harry
Talbot
Miss Wilson
Mother
Miss Slotts
Dora Slotts
Fourneuf Brittanys soldiers honor doomed platoon at Brest
Barbara Wace recalls a heroic infantry platoon in the Brest battle. The unit held a fortified German line for hours, advancing despite heavy losses. Sgt. John Hadaway and Captain Hitt describe the peril and sacrifice as the platoon pressed its objective and found fallen comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wace
Hal Boyle
Fourneuf
Brittany's
America
Brest
Bricker to Speak in Alabama Rally
Alabama Republican leaders announce Gov. John W. Bricker GOP vice presidential nominee will speak at a state wide meeting in October in Birmingham. They expect Clare Boothe Luce or Gov. Simeon Willis to address a later gathering.
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Birmingham
Ala
P—C. O. Vardaman
Alabama
Republican Campaign Committee
John W. Bricker
GOP
Clare Boothe Luce
Connecticut
Kentucky
Simeon S. Willis
Vardaman
Leaning Tower of Pisa Possibly Designed to Tilt
The article suggests the Leaning Tower of Pisa may have been intentionally built to lean rather than later tilting from settling. It notes architectural choices and historical debates about construction intent and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Pisa
Letter of sympathy from Chaplain Malton for fallen Pfc Prince
Mrs. Bertie C Prince of Decatur Alabama receives a letter from Chaplain Roger P Malton mourning Pfc Jesse G Prince who was killed in action in New Guinea on August 8 194? The message honors the soldier and expresses deepest sympathy and faith. Pfc Prince entered service in 1941 and is remembered by family Charlie Prince of Hunton Tennessee and the Army 124 Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie C. Prince
Roger P. Malton
Jesse G. Prince
New Guinea
Pfc
Prince
Decatur
Charlie Prince
Hunton
Tenn
Malton Jolks
Eleventh Ave
Alabama
Jesse
Voice of the People urges youth faith involvement in churches
A reader urges eliminating dance halls from schools and boosting youth engagement in church activities. He cites Matthew passages and laments denominational splits, urging pastors to teach plainly and include youth in services while praying for their safety and moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Drive
Bethel Church
Kingdom of Heaven
Morgan County Cedar Creek by Olie Holmes
Born to Cpl and Mrs Charles Maynard at Decatur General Hospital a 7 pound girl named Sherian Dee. Delphia Sprinkles and Sarah O Rear return to Jasper after visiting the Holmes family. Rose Hill cut her foot stepping on glass and was treated in Hartselle. Mrs Icelene Walker of Decatur spent the weekend here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Charles Maynard
Decatur General Hospital
Sherian Dee
Delphia Sprinkles
Sarah O’rear
Jasper
F. S. Holmes
Rose Hill
Hartselle
Icelene Walker
Decatur
Preacher to Speak Here After Sunday School
Mr and Mrs W R Bartlett and family attend services as Rev Ton Atkins preaches here after Sunday School.
Farm labor face Old-Age and Survivors gaps in coverage
Social Security Board official in Decatur says farm workers rarely meet the long year requirement for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. Many are in town part of the year and return to farms with benefits dissipated. Board has urged Congress to extend coverage, but no bill has passed. Lake Michigan size and New York City library history appear as added notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Jeson
Sociality Board
Decatur
Social Security Board
Johnson
Congress
Swamp Root 16-Herb Kidney Remedy Ad
An old time advertisement promotes Kilmer Swamp Root a 16 herb blend claimed to ease bladder irritation and urinary flow issues. It touts rapid relief non habit forming ingredients and offers a free sample with a mail in request from a Stamford Connecticut address.
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Kitena
Ae Denil
Peggy Ban 'aCe, Inc
Bexpartment A
Stamford
Conn
Swamp Root
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William F. Kernan
Washington, D. C
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Norman Avenue
Los Angeles
D. 8S. C
John W. Hadaway
C. A. Hadaway
Lufkin
Tex
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Hadaway
Jerry
Sergeant Hadaway
San Antonio
Pontiac
Kennedy
1St Ave
Moulton St
MOTOR &@ RECAPPING CO
Sgt
Charlie M Blanton
India
Ruby Lowery Blanton
Trinity
Bricker
Voice OF
THE
People
Baileyton
Decatur Daily
Jesus
Fannie Grisom
Olie Holmes
Thornton & Minor
Belk’s Bargain Basement
Gene Akern
Lake Michigan
U. S. Lake
New York City
James L. Rank
Tennessee Valley Company State National Bank
Ola
Gunter
Second Avenue
Johnston Treet
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