Ad Valorem Tax Structure Below 1929 Peak
Birmingham AP Dr H G Dowling Alabama Commissioner of Revenue told tax officials from 17 north Alabama counties that the ad valorem tax structure totals 87 500 000, below the 1929 peak. Dowling said the state will assist counties with tax investigations enacted by recent legislation as he announced his impending resignation to lead the Alabama Deaf and Dumb Institute at Talladega. The meeting adopted a resolution expressing regret at his resignation.
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Accidents Claim 95 000 U S Lives in 1945
The National Safety Council reports 1945 US accidents killed about 95,000 people and injured 10.9 million with an economic toll near 5.2 billion dollars. The study notes a 1 percent rise from 1944, Driven by a postwar traffic spree after V J Day, with losses covering wages medical costs insurance and property damage.
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United States
National Safety Council
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Dutch Bulbs Set for Canadian and U S Markets
Anthony Roozen, former Dutch food controller, says Dutch bulbs will be plentiful in Canada and the United States by September. He notes some bulb fields damaged by V-2 rocket explosions during the war while promising an advance showing in Toronto’s Queen’s Park this spring with 100000 tulip bulbs shipped as a liberation gift to Canada.
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Toronto
Canada
United States
Anthony Roozen
Roozen
Holland
Queen's Park
Soil ties and tax praise in Alabama history
All land animals are directly dependent upon the soil, "he is one of the best heads of the tax systems of the State that Alabama has ever had."
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Alabama
Doctor's Invention Truss Test Offer Promises Free $3.50 Device
In Kansas City Missouri a physician's appliance firm invites readers to test a reducible rupture truss for 30 days at no cost and keep a $3.50 truss if satisfied. No leg straps or belts, the device claims comfort and effective support. Interested ruptured individuals should contact the Physician's Appliance Co. at 2007 Koch Building, 2006 Main Street.
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Kansas City
Koch Bldg
Main St
Ady
Young Marine Named Boss of Sold Alabama Town
Hannon Alabama residents await changes after H. L. Bass of Elberton Georgia bought 41 acres with buildings for 6500 dollars and announced Marine Lt. H. M. Knight, now at Cherry Point North Carolina, would run local affairs. The unincorporated town lacks a mayor or council and relies on a post office for duties as residents debate potential new life under Leathernick management.
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Maine Corps
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Elberton
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Cherry Point
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Seaboard Railroad
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Weather Across the East Sees Rain Sleet Snow
The Associated Press reports dismal weather across the nation with rain sleet and snow. Freezing rain fell in the Carolinas and Virginia while showers hit Texas Arkansas Kentucky and Ohio. Snow covered the northern plains as temperatures fell below zero in some areas. The northwest coast endured heavy rain as a low pressure system over northeast Colorado moved northeast likely bringing mixed precipitation to the eastern half within 24 hours. A sharp temperature contrast persisted with the North colder than the South.
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Virginia
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War veterans in Florida gain six month tax exemption
Florida war veterans will be exempt from professional license taxes for six months after discharge, under a ruling by Attorney General J. Tom Watson. The decision applies to licenses for all professions, delaying payment until after the initial six month period.
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Tallahassee. Fla
Florida
J. Tom Watson
Eighteen Vessels To Bring 8 000 GI's To America Today
Eighteen ships expected to arrive at U S ports today with over 8 000 servicemen. Vessels include New York bound Howard Kelly 558 troops and Waycross Victory 846 troops from Le Havre. Other ships carry hundreds of troops and various naval and army detachments arriving at Norfolk San Francisco and Pearl Harbor routes.
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Ray Milland and Ingrid Bergman Win Look Awards
Look Magazine honors Ray Milland for The Lost Weekend with the male award while Ingrid Bergman collects the female award for roles in The Bells of St Marys Saratoga Trunk and Spellbound. Production awards go to MGM producer Joseph Pasternak and Paramount director Billy Wilder for The Lost Weekend. In Peru natives throw water eggs, shell fragments explode in the display.
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Ray Milland
Amcation
Look Magazine Today
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Rotarians Hear Dr. Child on a New World topic
Dr. E A Child spoke to the Dothan Rotary Club yesterday on Making and Keeping of a New World. He was introduced by Mark Cannon. Clyde Smith from Dothan High School shared impressions of Rotary. Guests included M E Black of Clearwater Florida Warren Herlong and Barnett Solomon.
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Dothan Rotary Club
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Clyde Smith
Dothan High School
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Clearwater
Fla
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Barnett Solomon
State Lumbermen Protest OPA Price Raise Conditions
Alabama lumbermen warn that OPA directive B41 would devastate the Southern pine industry and urge repeal. A telegram to Director Snyder requests immediate price increases to spur production and hiring, arguing current prices deter home building as inventories run 43 percent below a year ago and mills would incur losses.
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Office of War Mobilization
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Negro postal worker accused of vote activity
Mobile Alabama AP a complaint that a Negro postal employee violated civil service rules by coaching prospective Negro voters was referred to the post office department The complaint came from Mobile County Board of Registrars who said J L Leflore displayed unusual political activity Leflore an executive secretary of the Citizens Committee NAACP said he appeared as voucher and witness for several colored persons he has known long time The board tested both Black and uneducated white registrants on reading and understanding the federal constitution
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William B. Taylor
Civil Service
Post Office Department
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Mobile County Board of Registrars
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More Veterans Arrive From Overseas Arrivals Listed
The Associated Press reports additional veterans arriving in the United States from overseas service. Included are Pfe. William Brown of Dothan and other named individuals.
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Associated Press
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William Brown
Dothan
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