Yankees Clinch Flag as Williams Struggles vs. Bronx
The Yankees clinched the American League title in a 2-2 game sweep of the Red Sox as Ted Williams again struggled, hitting .097 in 31 at bats against New York. A monster crowd boosted attendance to a season record, while Hal Newhouser earned his 15th win for Detroit in a 2-1 extra-inning victory over Chicago.
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Joe Rfichler
Associated Press
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Worland Wyoming Uses Rational Rationing Quietly
Worland residents participate in a voluntary rationing plan observed by local butchers and bakers. They limit sales to households based on family size and distance from town. So far the system yields relative plenty with no hoarding or forced shortages.
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Worland, Wyo
California Tourists Learn Wyoming Sunshine Fire Hazard
A group of California tourists at a Laramie service station watched as sunlight reflected from a rear mirror focused on the car’s rear seat, igniting the roofing and causing a small blaze. No injuries reported.
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Laramie
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California
Wyoming
Philippine Islands Declare Independence Flag Replaces Stars
The Philippines joined the world family of independent nations and will replace the Stars and Stripes with the Kapitunan banner. The flag, used since 1920, features a blue field symbolizing hope a white triangle for purity and a red bar for courage. The sun marks the first eight provinces and three stars denote Luzon Visayas and Mindanao.
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World Family of Independent Nations
Spain
U.S
Luzon
Visavzn
Mindanan
Veterans rights protection in temporary and seasonal work cases
Department discussions define temporary work as distinct from seasonal work with regular recur rence. Notable cases show veterans eligible for old or comparable jobs with seniority and pay, damages until reemployment, and continuation of job existence after business transfers. appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Johanson
Justice Department
Joanson
Kentucky
Johnson
Qulo
Supreme Court
Beniston Columbus Vie For Regional Semi Pro Invitation
Wichita, Kas AP announces pairings for 17 bi state playoffs determining regional entries for the 12th annual National Semi Pro Baseball Tournament in Wichita May 16 28 Regions and games to be set by state commissioners regional losers gain invitational priority if eligible teams withdraw Champions from 14 states qualify directly to the national tournament California Oregon Washington Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Illinois Florida North Carolina South Carolina New York New Jersey Indiana
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State tournament winners paired in regional playoffs
Winners of indicated state tournaments pair in regional play offs with Sedalia Missouri facing Fort Smith Arkansas Baton Rouge versus Jackson Mississippi Pikesville Kentucky against Greenville Tennessee Columbus Georgia versus Bemiston Alabama.
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Save Jackson
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Pikesville
Greenville, Tenn
Columbus
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Annapolis Midshipman Joins Colorado Guard Leave Trip
Midshipman W OD Collins a 19 year old Annapolis student returns to Denver on a three day leave trades his blue uniform for private khaki and joins Colorado State Guard on a three day bivouac. He says he admired doughboys field maneuvers from prior guard service and wanted to participate in the hike.
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Denver
W. OD. Collins
Annapolis
Colorado State Guard
Ollins
Train Robbery Decline in Poland After Guards Placed
Warsaw reports 3000 guards on Polish State Railways have reduced train robberies once common in early provisional government days. Railways now cover 13000 miles, up from 11006 in 1839, with western territories adding to the expansion. Revenue gains come from taxing imports, liquor bears the heaviest hit, with entertainment radios automobiles and others also taxed.
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Warsaw
API
Rzeczpospolita
House of Assembly
Bermuda Real Property Tax Bill Faces Direct Tax Push
In Hamilton Bermuda the AP reports a proposed real property tax bill that would impose the first direct tax. Officials argue indirect taxes may rise to cover the measure while opponents warn of higher costs for homeowners and businesses.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Summer forest fires threaten Alabama woodlands say experts
Alabama farmers should promptly extinguish any fires started to protect woodland investments says Cecil Clapp API extension forester noting summer fires can be more destructive than others and highlighting quick action to control flames.
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Alabama
Cecil Clapp
API Extension Forester
Legal Questions Still Involve Vets' Seniority Rights
Veterans reemployment rights remain unsettled after the high court ruling on superseniority. Justice Department official Searcy L Johnson cites six open issues including applicability of Selective Service law, definitions of temporary and seasonal posts, handling abolished jobs, damages for denial of reemployment, proving qualifications, and rights after business transfer.
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Supreme Court
Searcy L. Johnson
Justice Department
Veterans Affairs Section
Johnson
Tom Clark
Fishgold
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