Looking Ahead and World Reflections in Early Cold War News
Washington hears Army Navy Air Force may seek about 16 billion for running expenses next year, far above Truman's 11 billion budget, to replace worn-out equipment. Russia appears to favor India in struggles over Kashmir, while Pakistan grows distant. Morse jokes about Republican conferences, and a New York nonpartisan group seeks Taft votes. Industrial production shows little change in underwear and nightwear. Italy may see a weaker lira amid its internal economy issues. The London tri‑power conference looms on Western Europe unity, with France’s franc devaluation complicating blocs. In air matters, the XS-1 and transport planes are discussed, while a 45-hour work week edge gains. Hollywood notes the close‑up may be fading as audiences have seen vast cinema already.
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Marianna-Jackson Chamber Announces 1948 Project List
The Marianna Jackson County Chamber of Commerce adopts ten major 1948 projects led by Louis T Bass. Plans include county dairying beef cattle poultry potato pecan cannery tung oil and tourism development plus a peanut program. A Feb 3 meeting will feature discussions with about 100 county dairy farmers.
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Jackson County
Fragments Hint at Changing Screen Portraits in Film History
The piece notes a shift away from screen-sized head shots in cinema and cites a non directed example from "Gentlemen's Agreement" as illustrative of this trend, reflecting broader industry stylistic changes among actors and acting.
Beall Receives Marianna Loving Cup for Citizenship
Roy B. Beall wins the annual silver Loving Cup for outstanding citizenship in Marianna. The award was presented by Clyde E. Mayhall at a Chi pola Junior College banquet with about 200 attendees. Beall, a college director, basketball coach, psychology instructor, Lions president, and chamber director, heads local civic efforts and Easter Seal drives.
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A. A. Frank
J. F. Sims
Jimmie Valentine
Hubert Mitchell
Clyde Mayhall
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Lions, Kiwanis
Business
Ariton Girl Chooses Engineering Career
One of nine women students in engineering at the University of Alabama is Betty Jane Weed of Ariton. After a fall aptitude test indicating technical talent she enrolled in aeronautical engineering, aiming to be a pilot and airplane designer.
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University of Alabama
University
Betty Jane Weed
Ariton
Hearings Scheduled on REA Applications
State Finance Department announces hearings next month on seven REA loan applications and five local bond issues totaling over 4.0 million dollars. Schedule includes Auburn waterworks bonds, Jefferson County refunding bonds, Perry County hospital bonds, Dale County building bonds, Ozark Millport municipal waterworks refunds, and several REA loans for South and Central Alabama, North Alabama, and Pace Act refinancings.
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Reformed Thief Blames Devil For Theft Letter
An Ensley department store operator received a signed but unsigned note with a $5 bill claiming the theft was the work of the devil and urging honesty. The letter accompanied payment for an article not paid for.
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Ensley Department
Coosa Valley Cooperative Secures $290000 Loan
Talladega report notes the Coosa Valley Co-Op obtained a $290,000 loan to support its farming and community program operations. The financing aims to expand credit access and stabilize member services in the region.
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