Florida Senate Approves Emergency Tax Measure in 1947 Session
The Florida Senate approved the first tax bill of the 1947 session to reenact the emergency liquor tax raising the per gallon levy to 1.92 dollars and adding about 10 million dollars to state funds. The chamber also backed a survey to locate sites for state medical and dental colleges and considered bills on bar admission for veterans and reexamining the emergency gasoline tax.
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Tallanassee
Fla
Ulp
Florida Senate
Boards of Education and Control
House
Kaonvilte
Pomri
Senate
Miami
Levy and governance bills reshape state finance and care
The House and Senate advanced measures altering local funding and public service costs. A tuberculosis hospital grant drops from 1.24 to 75 cents per day, a state securities framework awaits adoption, and a license system would oversee sports. Exemptions for local wards and a larger state patrol force with higher pay were debated.
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House
Senate
Arorler
State Improvement Commilsion
Owardields
Should Fireman Get Pay For Time Lost By Baseball Injury
A Mobile fireman who injured himself sliding into third base at work seeks compensation. The Mobile County personnel board sent the issue to the attorney general as officials argue over whether the time lost qualifies for pay. District officials cite on duty injury while responding to a play as grounds for or against payment, with testimony from local commissioners and medical staff.
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Mobile
Mooile City
Chy
T. M. Blakeney
Thettorney
A. A. Carmichael
Montgovery
Ciy
CA. Bannbauer
Cad Police
Seattle
Fred Aras
Presbyterians Bar Women Ministers at General Assembly
The Presbyterian Church of the United States voted by mail against ordaining women presbyters, with 126 of 268 votes in favor but a majority against. The Southern Assembly actions mirror national debate as the 139th General Assembly convenes in North Carolina next week.
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Grand Rapids
Mig
de Bain
Suntiern Assembly i Muneinet
N.C
Sue Uhck
Typhus Control Efforts Expand Across Beat 10
Atyphus control crews intensify work in Beat 10 including Meat Ton and Aatitord areas, with plans for daily checks and rapid response. The program aims to complete efforts soon, facing discussions on funding, location tasks, and community involvement across the district.
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Aatitord
Burkett
Rein Doex
Rina
Daly
Former Neuro Con Fears Lynching If He Reluns To Florida
A former Neuro Con detainee fears lynching if forced to return to Florida. He reports a reign of terror and threats from white prisoners due to his race while serving a life term for murder. Attorneys claim conditions in the South violate his rights and seek habeas corpus relief.
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Reluns
Florida
Chicago
Pearl
Auden
Mulrder
South
McAden
Yerrietday
PBL
Bia
Maharsee
Millard
Everence
Mobile
Veterans and Recruits Enter Army
Three veterans and two recruits join the army, led by Mey Sergeant Austin and Stack Sergeant McKissey. The group includes Pawel K, McKinney of Getrottes, Carl Robinson, and others from Martford, Bath, and Hirsford. They head to training with the Ordinance De merceriats and medical corps connected assignments.
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Pawel K, McKinney
Getrotte
Martford
Ryul Vie
Bath
Hirsford High
Sehysl
Pharmiecisty cCoultee
Atsisy Medical Corps
City council discusses employee retirement plan and votes for state option
The city commissioners held an afternoon meeting and received a report from J. J. Varta, secretary of the employes conference, on department votes favoring the state plan. The recreation department was unrepresented, while the group expressed gratitude for the consideration. A future meeting on March 28 was scheduled to confer with department heads about their preferences and potential merit system adoption.
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J. J. Varta
Ent
Teem
Jeterie
Vaugi
Driggers
Pele Depertment
Ieee
Thair
Daly Guy Yordwath
Senger
Doy
Crome
Fang
Dothan
Clork
Nicaraguan Congress Deposes Arguello as President
AP reports Nicaragua's Congress declared President Leonardo Arguello incapacitated and named Benamin Lesciyo Sacase as successor amid a reported coup by the army. The U.S. State Department confirmed Arguello’s removal and noted tension at foreign missions, with loyal officers remaining with Arguello.
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Washington
Han
Leonardo Arguello
Benamin Lesciyo
Ruerd
Arguells
Gino
Fereign
Dusales
Legations
Department
Maurice M. Bernebaum
Bernbaum
Argiello
Argualle
Sucasa
Scongy
Manag
State Department
Global war talk and Senate moves on spending and policy
The report outlines global economic and political themes with Western Hemisphere and Africa mentions. It notes U S government spending debates on public health and welfare, and legislative maneuvers on labor and anti monopoly measures amid stalled tax and income proposals. It highlights Senate and House dynamics, proposed military cooperation, and officials querying steel and automobile industry matters.
Ruther May Thweatt Dies At Florida Home
Funeral services are held for Ruther May Thweatt at a Florida home with relatives including her parents and brother listed among survivors. The notice notes rationing stamps and references church services, with pallbearers named and a scattering of family names attached to the obituary.
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Ruther May Thweatt
Florida
Ruther
Waptian Church
C. C
Goeal Thwaat
Exo
Aban Avy
Utd Materia Wiperane Me
Mra. J. Sheffield
Pallbyartra
Mitro Suonmings
Morris Gene Suchet
Rover Blount
Ruts Bloyss
Eben Blorint
Carsop
Kirkturet
Sugar Sharing Rules Eased For Households
Washington officials announce eased sugar sharing restrictions for households. The Agriculture Department presents a new plan described as a helpful remedy for households facing shortage or distribution concerns.
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Washington
Agriculuire
Sugar allotment improves for Wa tabee individual
A fragmented note indicates Wa tab e sugar consumption limits are easing further, allowing more sugar intake than the prior 35 pounds allocation. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
Youth Inquiry Trails Through Toledo County Case
A missing child case led to a Toledo area investigation with police holding a youth for questioning. Investigators traced a 24 caliber pistol found near a crime scene to a suspect held by state police and later to a Barbara Siara witness.
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Sheritt Leslie Mathews
Lapeer County
East Lunaging
Ennloy
Thorneil Funeral Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Pershing Thottell of Crawford were held Monday at Ward's Thornell. Survivors include a son and several brothers in a wartime era obituary noting a death from a fall at sea and other family mentions amid a fragmented hometown notice.
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Thorneil
Pershing
Crawford
Wards Thornell
Frei Rt
Atlantic
Tooter
Mites Brothers
Capt Krause Sworn Into Officers Reserve
Capt. Krause is sworn into the Officers Reserve by Capt. Lewis McMulwan. Krave takes the rank of Captain and is on leave at his home in Plangilly, while acting in support of his brother's wedding preparations.
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Capt. Krause
John J Krave
Dataut Army Pecrumting
Ste
Bret Aworn
Krause
Lewis McMulwan
Montgomery Hecney Ettice
Krave
Hulie Ih
Tia
Fragmented notes on safety and warnings for children
A garbled text references the American Automobile Association, a figure of 870 killed children under 15, and warnings about fireworks, parental supervision, and safety. It mentions distressing phrases about children, dangers, and perseverance, with many illegible fragments and nonsensical lines.
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American Automobile Associatin
Win
Heiress, Sweetheart Put On Trial For Parents Murder
Beulah Oversil and Geo Gollum face trial for the slaying of wealthy financier and wife aboard their Newport Harbor yacht. Jury selection begins as defense challenges prosecutors while seeking transcripts and amended indictments. Authorities allege a jewel heiress plotted murder to gain a $690,000 inheritance.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Beulah Louise Oversil
Geo (Bud ™ Gollum
Whem
Kenneth E. More Ricon
Apecta
Eugene Willams
Gollum
Williams Betrig
Orange County
Williams
Atty
Fred N. Howser
Mise Overell
Otto Jacobs
Aire
Newport Harbor
Overell
Betta Lonke
U S Democracy Hope Of World Graves
Murray Kentucky AP report quotes John Graves a newspaper man and author at Murray State College commencement Graves states American democracy is the hope of the world and urges the country to stay free and fed while noting democracy alone cannot avert wars President Ralph Wood presents decrees to 11 graduates
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Murray
John Temple Craves
Burimuggham
Ala
Old Murray State Teneacre College
Ventore
Graves
Ralpa
Wood
Subsistence Check Return for Overpayments
Veterans must return subsistence checks overpaid or not entitled. The Veterans Administration urges prompt notification if benefits are interrupted or misdirected, to avoid penalties for improper handling.
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Harley A. Sinty
Alabala
Nasning
Smith
Veterans Administration
Rotary Club hears talk by John Rish in Dothan
John Rish spoke on phases of Alabama's economic development at the Dothan Rotary Club meeting. He was introduced by program chairman John Shawty as Clyde Lover presided. attendees included Homer Folk Sam McGilvray and Billy Brent.
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Alabama
John Rish
Dothan
Rotary Club
John Shawty
Clyde Lover
Sam McGilvray
Billy Brent
Two Positive Rabies Cases Revealed Here
Officials report two positive rabies tests at Branca Laboratory this month. Foxes were the source, with men naming C. A. Gamble and Chalher of Ozark as others involved. Details remain scarce from technicians.
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Branca
We Call
C. A. Gamble
Meadland
Browent
Ot. S
Chalher
Ozark
Techatelanm
Livestock market report from Montgomery sources
State Market News notes cattle trading uneven but steady gains on some grades, with cows and grass fat yearlings up to 15.00 and cutters 8.50 to 10.49. Calves show fair activity with vealers 20.00 to 22.00 and larger loads up to 34, price ranges varied. Hogs and barrows quoted higher in some weight classes, with midrange weights 180 to 300 pounds up about 30 cents, and other classes steady or mixed. Overall receipts estimated at 128 for hogs and 200 for calves, with mixed but active activity across classes.
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Montgomery
Mkt
Froro Ui Stork
Tax revenue forecast shows sharp gains in tax collection
Partial comparisons have been drawn in the past yet the tax gatheriung official arrives at an estimate of 659,000 in lost revenue. The State has recovered from 175,000 to 200,000 in prior fiscal years. A general review of federal revenue suggests Stephens Hoorer’s figure could be worth at least 4 million. The revenue department estimates this year’s income tax near 5,500,000, with receipts possibly rising to 9,090,000, about 80 percent higher than the best prior year.
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Buet
Stephens Hoorer
Revenue Department
Family lore and a war memory in a fractured reminiscence
A fragmented reminiscence traces generations of American life from coal drawing to law practice, recalling a Boyle family member and a wartime incident in Okinawa. Amidst jittery language, the speaker notes pride in each generation improving, then shifts to family dynamics and a Sunday gathering memory.
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Chance
Danny
Xeng
Adeste
Fidel Madden
America
Boyle
Ira
Reather Datuing
Het
Okinawa
Dade
Ardle Martin
Vorupest
Tun Fous
Mom
Number 7 accumulated since the onrchase Tacy are to be cashed as of Jane 1
The item appears garbled or partial but indicates seven accumulated funds or notes tied to a purchase or tax context to be cashed by January 1. Entities are unclear due to OCR errors. no firm names or places can be confirmed from the fragment.
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