Court Rules Portal-to-Portal Pay For Miners
On March 27 1964 the court upheld portal to portal wages for iron ore and coal miners. The decision affirmed the Fourth Federal Circuit ruling that travel time from mine opening to work site counts as time worked under federal wage laws. Jewell Ridge Coal Corp employs about 900 men in southwest Virginia and appealed the ruling. The decision aligns with wartime wage standards affecting bituminous miners and iron ore workers, with Justices Murphy Stane and Frankfurter concurring.
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Iran
Murphy
Fourth Federal Circuit Court
Cox
Stane
Robert Frankfurer
Power and Health Through Knowledge from Far East
A chronically ill man recounts severe tropical fevers near blindness and danger, then a turning experience in the Far East. He credits mystic guidance and a ten year rise to health and wealth, and seeks to share a 9000 word treatise from the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles. Readers may obtain the free copy by writing to Dept 843.
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Far East
Dingle
Institute of Mentalphysics
South Hobart Blvd
Los Angeles
Cali
Major Dowling Rejoins EAL Amid Return to Flying
Major Dowling is set to rejoin Eastern Air Lines on July 2 joining the fleet at the sequestering base in Atlanta. He had previously served with EAL, left for military duty, and returns to active flying with responsibilities in capacity plans for military operations.
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Karty Relat Dawley
Arey 4Or
Hee Tees
Eastern Air
EAL Om
Atlanta
Negro Arrested In Liquor Roundup
The sheriff's force in Dothan and county officers raided over the weekend arresting Charlie Edwards for violating prohibition laws. One half gallon of corn mash was confiscated. Edwards was among 20 people taken into custody during 48 hours with other offenses including public drunkenness and vagrancy totals.
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Dothan
Charlie Edwards
J. T. Casey
Freddie Moore
Edwards
Band Instrument Notice For Summer Instruction
Howell Hampton band director asks students to arrange and obtain their chosen instrument before June to ensure timely start of the regular instrumental class session. Some instruments are scarce, so early preparation is advised.
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Howell Hampton
Hampton
Private Jesse Brookins Liberated After Anzio Capture
Pvt. Jesse W. Brookins, brother of Mrs. C. W. Hughes of Dothan route one, who was captured by Germans at the Anzio Beachhead 13 months ago, reports liberation by Yank forces on Friday April 12. In a letter he says he is safe, well fed, and en route home, joking about being fat as a pig and noting Red Cross coffee and doughnuts for the liberated unit.
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Jesse W. Brookins
C. W. Hughes
Dothan
Anzio
Italy
Mildred
American Red Cross
Legion At Geneva Opposes Vet Bill
Geneva Special report states the Wiregrass Post American Legion of Geneva voted May 1 1945 to oppose a proposed Alabama legislature bill to create a State Department of Veterans Affairs. The post urged amendments to include all veterans organizations in selecting service officers and to recognize all war veterans groups. The article notes WWII veterans want equal treatment and funding by taxpayers.
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Geneva
D. Scott
Wiregrass
American Legion of
Alabama
State Department of Veterans Affairs
Scott
Geneva Legion Post
Congress
Legion Service Officers
American Legion
Perking Up Arcadia Track Plans Early Santa Anita Opening
Santa Anita race track in Arcadia California starts registering thoroughbreds as it anticipates an early season start following surrender of racing in Europe. Local officials expect a smoother start once entries begin, with trainers signaling strong interest from California owners and stables.
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Arcadia
Calif
Santa Anita Racetrack
Europe
Doctor's Home Trial For Skin Ailments Cited
Externally caused blemishes pimples and blackheads are claimed to improve with Dr Fred Palmer a Skin Whitener Ointment. Advert claim praises fast removal of blemishes and clears skin with nightly use. Satisfaction guarantee offers money back if not clearer.
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Fred Palmer
Fred
Danuale
Galenol
Alanis, Ga
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Jeekeee
Pt Esp AU
SanMarchman Bldg
Oinsurance
John Deere
Walker Farm Equipment CO
By Williams
Major Hoople
Sorn
Danke
Vermont
Bedis
Major Dowling
Eal
Jesse Brookins
Legion At Geneva
Tocame
Suavecito
Coca-Cola
Acapulco
Rio Grande
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dothan, Alabama
CoraCala Company
United States
The
Dothan Bank
E. F. Mood
J.J. Flowers
I, J. Whiddon
F. A. Flowers
J. A. Flowers, Jr
FDIC
Federal Reserve System
Fite
Johnson
Montgomery
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