Houston County School Property Jumps Over $770000
The 1946-47 annual report shows Houston County school property rising from 160000 before consolidation in 1938 to 993000 after, with 90 percent permanent buildings and per pupil facility spending up from 19 to 120 dollars. Transport now uses 60 buses serving about 4500 children at ~13 dollars per pupil, down from 26.89. The district trains drivers with Auburn cooperation, increases teacher ranks, expands senior enrollment, and funds lunchrooms for 334464 meals to 2000 students, aided by federal and local contributions.
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Board of Education
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Teddy Ue
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Princess Elizabyeth declines Chicago apartment offer
CHICAGO AP Mrs. Goldie Spivak says Princess Elizabyeth of Mogland refused her apartment offer. The princess reportedly must live with her parents after marriage and thanked Spivak graciously, noting Buckingham Palace space as a trade.
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Goldie Spivak
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War material seized from Askania works in wartime bust
List provided by Boyle names ten arrested officials led by General Westarp and Manager Hampel. The seizure includes 40 theodolites for sighting flight paths, V-1 and V-2 rocket components, three thousand remote control motors, and related equipment. Askania, maker of precision instruments, operated plants in Germany and abroad and supplied scientific gear to the armed forces.
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Hans Hampel
Bernhard Giese
Karl Luedtke
Willi Ashear
Reinhold Kegel
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Bush released on bond after funeral in Rich Square
Later Bush returned to Rich Square for his father’s funeral and was released under $1,000 bond. He has remained there without incident. He faces charges in Northampton Superior Court this term. Solicitor Tyler will seek true bills tomorrow against seven white men and Bush. The seven men named in the Bush case are Robert Vonn, Russell Bryant, Linwood Bryant, Gilbert Bryant, Glenn Collier, Joe Cunningham, and W. G. Cooper. They are charged with kidnappings conspiracy to break and enter a jail to injure or kill Bush and with breaking and entering a jerk with intent to injure or kill Bush. Each charge carries up to 15 years. Bush denies the charge against him and faces a separate count with a maximum of TA years.
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Funeral Money Is Kept Ready in Small Town Iowa Mystery
Aged dean found drunk and unconscious on the street. authorities report a stash of money and valuables sewn into pockets or clothing. Police note the case touches on funeral funds kept in a secure place and the need for safer handling. Article weaves in unrelated local items and a county school consolidation survey from Houston County with mixed details and unclear dates.
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Hap Arnold warns of worse Pearl Harbor threat before us
Gen. E. H. Arnold warned in the American Legion Magazine that the United States risks another Pearl Harbor attack far worse than before unless rapid military mobilization and modernization occur. He said air power is crippled postwar and urged a full program for equipment, mobilization, and a government board with authority to set a modern war footing.
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E. H. Arnold
Pearl Harbor
American Legion Magazine
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U. S
Air Force
Tokyo
Anchorage
Morever
United States
Alabama lawmakers seek adjournment amid stalemate
In Alabama, two adjournment resolutions pass as both houses push for a longer break. The House eyes Aug 14 to Sept 14 adjournment, while the Senate contemplates Aug 26 to May 24 next year. A tax diversion amendment could restart on Sept 2 if defeated in the Aug statewide referendum. Conference committees aim to blend the two fiscal bills funding education and state agencies at about $70 million yearly. A farm-tax refund measure has wide support. In Gallup, a Lazy E calf ranch crew claims a world speed record for a tumbleweed at 10365 mph, joking about jet fuel boosts and White Sands weed.
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Senate Rules Committee
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Amarillo
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White Sands
Automobile Stolen Here Last Night
Detective James Lewis reported a 1036 Chevrolet coupe was stolen here last night. The green car bore license number 3803872. An unsuccessful attempt to steal a second car occurred at the same time, involving the same thieves. The owner is B. E. Pippin.
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Meyer Testimony Highlights Hughes Aircraft Expense Controversy
The wartime inquiry reaches Meyer who details lavish charges including $5,003.79 for Roosevelt circle entertainment and a $50 theater-style dinner at a hotel. He defends expenses as standard corporate hosting linked to Elliott Roosevelt and Mrs Emerson while Ferguson probes links to aircraft production and personal gifts.
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Mita Emerson
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Elliott Roosevelet
All Talked Out by John Meyer at Airport
John Meyer publicity agent for Howard Dickies arrived from Washington and told reporters at La Guardia Field that he is all talked out after testifying before the Senate war investigating committee. He planned to spend the weekend at a friend's apartment in New York to escape callers and said he must return to Washington by 10 a.m. Monday for another appearance before the committee.
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John Meyer
Howard Dikdies
Washington
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Meyer
Senate War Investigating Committee
Rumors of Caribbean Plot Prompt U S Action
State Department officials said rumors and fragmentary reports of revolutionary plotting in the Caribbean prompted alerts to Customs and other agencies to prevent U S territory from being used for conspiracy. Officials noted sensational Haitian and Dominican newspaper reports and claimed no confirmed plans or aircraft movements beyond unverified claims.
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Civil service act committee meeting plan and duties
The governor signs the civil service laws and a planning meeting is set for 11 a.m. at the City Wall with the Chamber of Commerce president as temporary and permanent chairman. At least five members must attend. if fewer, a second meeting is called within five days. The committee has 30 days to appoint a three member personnel board, with failure allowing gubernatorial appointment. Members serve two, four and six year terms. compensation is 10 per meeting, up to 200 yearly. The board will appoint a personnel director whose salary is between 1900 and 2100 in the first year, subject to City Commission approval. The director begins the program under war conditions. Another local bill seeks higher Kineston County deputies salaries, likely signed with the civil service law.
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Folsom
Chamber of Commerce
Kinuston County
Mississippi Democratic Primary Voters Choose Governor Candidate
Mississippi voters head to polls Tuesday to pick a governor and state officials amid debate over repealing the dry law. Five candidates including incumbent Gov. Fielding L. Wright face challenges from Jesse Byrd Paul Johnson Jr. and others as candidates pledge to legalize liquor or defend prohibition.
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Mississippi
Oklahoma
Kansas
Johnson
Marine Corps
Wright
Man with illiteracy gets 60 day jail for forgery
Milwaukee man Valentyn Pietrowski, age 61, who cannot read or write, received a 60‑day sentence after forging a $40 check. He claimed he found the check in the street and signed with an X in front of a bartender who paid him. The check had been mailed to Bernard Chojnacki, who reported it lost. Temperature guidance notes meat storage under 45 degrees F.
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Milwaukee
Befan
Valentyn Pietrowski
Harvey Neelen
Bernard Chojnacki
Pietrowski
State Senator's Son Drowns At Buffalo Lake Alabama
Harvey, 17, son of Sta Cc B Harvey of Blow, drowned yesterday afternoon at Buffalo Lake near One Blount County. Companions stated he made a high dive and entangled in roots under the water. body recovered minutes later by friends, state highway crew and Alabama company using artificiation without success. Surviving are his plane sister, Ann.
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The Largest Indian in New York State in Gowanda
A fragmented note identifies Gowanda in Cattaraugus County as home to the largest Indian in New York State. The text is incomplete but points to a regional curiosity or commemorative claim based in Gowanda.
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