Parity prices and farm progress from Boykin address
In a speech, Boykin urged continued parity prices for farm commodities and promoted improved farming methods and new cash crops. He cited his own Alabama farm successes and pledged aid to farmers, while arguing for prioritizing domestic needs before lending abroad. He also highlighted vast U S coin reserves and suggested investing in bridges docks and dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boykin
South
Alabama
Great Britain
America
Montgomery
England
Southern leader warns against aid to Britain in wartime debt
In the address, a Southern figure argues against lending money to Britain, cites U S spending and shipbuilding, and warns that foreign aid would set a bad precedent. He endorses free enterprise to bolster home industries and criticizes FEPC. Boykin then departs for Birmingham to speak again, greeting supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Britain
FEPC
South
Boykin
Birmingham
Fourth Check Forgery Charge Filed Against Man
William C. Rowell of F lea faces a fourth forgery charge after allegedly cashing a worthless check for 85 dollars and forging his brother C B Rowell s name at Berk Jewelry Company in Eufaula. He has been in the Houston County jail since May 21. Investigator Joe Burton said the new warrant was issued in Barbour County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Rowell
F:lea
Houston County
Berk Jewelry Company
Joe Burton
Department of Public Safety
Rowell
Barbour County
C. B. Rowell
Eufaula
House debate plan ties to British loan terms
A 75 member House bloc opposed number 6 large foreign loans, pledging to dedicate the first debate day to veterans and old age pensions. The Senate approved a 50 year loan to Britain with no interest for five years, then 2 percent, in exchange for debt reductions and trade barrier removals, amid a tense vote outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Palestine
Butler
R-Neb
Senate
Britain
Middle East
India
Great Britain
Traffic and violent death toll by state report
Numbers show 12 800 killed outright and 27 traffic fatalities. New York led with 26 violent deaths while six states Arkansas Delaware Ceorpina Maine Vermont Rhode Island reported no accidental deaths. State tallies include Alabama 1 1 0 Florida 2 3 0 Mississippi 1 1 0 North Carolina 40 0 South Carolina 0 2 0 Tennessee 4 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arkansas
Delaware
Ceorpina
Maine
Vermont
Rhode Island
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama Lawmakers Campaign Schedules and Typhus Spending
Congressman Frank Boykin leads with twenty two talks next week while James A. Simpson plans three public appearances in Birmingham and Wiregrass stops. Other candidates including Ted Allen and Thomas Maxwell show limited activity as statewide radio broadcasts and regional stops unfold across Alabama. A typhus control budget in Dothan totals 935.40 monthly, covering bait, grain, dog food, tankage, rodenticide, wax paper and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Frank Boykin
Mobile
North Alabama
James A. Simpson
Birmingham
Ted Allen
Union Springs
Thomas H. Maxwell
Allen
Simpson
Anniston
Tracksopyville
Piedmont
Centre
Gadsden
Albertville
Guntersville
Weslin
Wedowee
Tinevile
Ashland
Roanoke
Tafayette
Ovelika
Fromm
County Board of Revenue
City of Dothan
Peace Conference Sparks Clash Over Procedure and Reparations
Bevin pressed Molotov to honor Italy reparations during the peace talks while Moscow resisted inviting China and sought procedural rules from the host France. Byrnes, Bevin, and Tsien Tai met privately as Moscow maintained a cooperative stance. Tass cited July 4 agreement on treaty questions, while county eradication crews prepare a second phase recheck under Dr. Burkett.
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Molotov
Bevin
Italy
Russia
China
France
James F. Byrnes
Tsien Tai
Byrne
Mulotov
Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Pars
Zin
Burkett
Blacklist controls on Axis-linked firms and postwar easing
The text details U S efforts to maintain export controls through a Treasury operated license system and a blacklist active since July 17 1941. It notes penalties for violations and explains why the United States delayed easing measures to keep leverage in Latin America and negotiate German asset liquidation with Sweden and Switzerland. At its height in July 1944 the blacklist covered about 15 400 firms and individuals, with gradual reductions starting in Latin America and accelerating after V E Day with further cuts in June 1945 and November 1945.
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Lst
Toney
United States
Sweden
Switzerland
Hts
Latin Armerica
German Property In Austria Becomes Soviet Asset
The June 27 declaration announced that all German property in eastern Austria automatically falls to Soviet control under the Potsdam framework. Officials must report assets within 10 days and turn over documents to Russian military committees. Refusal to cooperate risks severe punishment.
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Austria
Clark
Leopold Figl
Figl
National Assembly
Allied Commission
Russia
Rent Freeze Scope Cited by Official
An official notes that rent controls never covered all counties, and extendable only under emergency powers. The current freeze applies to Baldwin, Calhoun, Cleburne, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega, Dale, Houston, Coosa, Firestone, Chambers, Mobile, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Colbert, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Lee, Dallas, Pike, Tuscaloosa and Russell counties.
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Alabama
Sparks
Baldwin
Calhoun
Cleburne
Jefferson
St. Clair
Shelby
Talladegs
Dale
Houston
Cotter
Fiowah
Chambers
Mobile
Elmore
Montgomery
Macon
Colbert
Lauderdale
Limestone
Madison, Morgan, Lee, Dallas
Pike, Tuscaloosa
Rusrell
Truman Reflects on Civil War Themes During Maryland Weekend
President Truman, recalling Gettysburg and Pickett’s Charge, compared national troubles to Civil War days. He praised the Union’s salvation and noted his Missouri roots. the Trumans relaxed at Shangri La in Maryland and planned a return to Washington, with future weekend use of the estate.
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Truman
Gettysburg
Pickett
Missouri
Cathoctin Mountains
Maryland
Washington
Shangri-La
Certification and bribery probe touch Kentucky lumber firms
The Cumberland Lumber Co of Kentucky received certificates from the Kentucky Secretary of State designating Andrew J. May of Prestonburg as agent, as hearings probe connections to Illinois firms. Senator Mitchell pressed to summon May and Ben Fields amid bribery allegations. three Justice Department officials attended. May defended his actions and claimed full cooperation, noting his appearance and statements to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Basin Metal Products Co
Elgin, I
Batavia Ul Metal Products Co
George Scaliffer
Kentucky
Cumperland Lumber
Andrew J. May
Prestonburg
George Meader
Congressman May
Hugh B. Mitchell
D-Wash
Ben Fields
Erle Basin
Mitchell
May
Fields
Justice Department
James M. McInerney
Isaiah Matlack
Tom Pace
Matlack
Cumberland Lumber Co
Alf
Many
Illinois
Mead Committee
Mead
Inter-school play surfaces plan at Young junior high
Mosley announced plans for inter school softball leagues for boys and girls, urging use of playgrounds at each school to organize the leagues. Supervisors include James Burkett at Young junior high for the preschool area with Miss Frances Cameron. the Negro playground opens midweek with supervisor yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Junior High
James Burkett
Frances Cameron
Mosley
Stu
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Blumberg
Main Street
Dothan
John Sparkman
Platform Speaks
Senator Bankhead
Congressman Sparkman
U. S. Senate
Veterans Aid and
Housing For Veterans
Jim Folsom
TVA
Committee of Friends
Charles A. Pierson
12Th Court North
Ale
Treasury
Tso
Federal Savings [and Loan Association
S. Foster St
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank
Dothan Drug CO
Southside
Saulpmena
Ana
Swiss Cleaners
Hansel Kirkland
Troy St
S. St. Andrews St
Opa
Chi
Chicago
Cracker Piano Co
E. Powell
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