Truman signals end of wage controls with price reforms
The article explains how wage and price controls interact under OPA and the Wage Stabilization Board. It notes workers could see wage increases with or without prior approval, while WSB can cap raises, creating a tension if prices rise while wages are restrained. Truman aims to end wage controls as he speeds up price control removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
WSS
Mr. Truman
United Charities Chest campaign streamlines appeals in Dothan
The campaign promotes a single united chest to replace a dozen to twenty appeals, aiming to trim administration and save volunteers time. Ward, Lovern and Hall argue that $21,500 is not much to ask from Dothan residents to support multiple agencies through one fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities Chest Plan
Ward, Lovern
Hall
Dothan
Radar control tower aids pilots at Indianapolis Airport
The article notes average bombing effectiveness in Europe at 12.6 percent and describes a new radar equipped control tower at Indianapolis Airport enabling a plan picture of all aircraft within 30 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Indianapolis
Ginning Reports for Houston and Henry Counties
Cotton ginning data for 1946 prior to October 1 shows 7 437 bales ginned in Houston County versus 7 259 in 1945. Henry County reports 2 620 bales for the same period, down from 4 004 in 1945, per special agent Jack M. Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisus
Houston
Henry
Walter F. Otékley, Jr
Henry County
Jack M. Bridge
List of universities considered for institute membership
The draft lists numerous institutions in two groups for potential institute membership. Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Catholic University of America, Clemson, Duke, Emory, Georgia Tech, North Carolina State College, Vanderbilt, Rice, Virginia Tech, Texas A and M, Southern Methodist, University of Louisville, Tulane, and state universities in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, and Oklahoma are included among the options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Catholic University of America
Clemson
Duke
Emory
Georgia School of Technology
North Carolina Statey College
Vanderbilt
Rice Tate
Virginia Polytechnic Tnatitu
Oklahoma A & M
Southern Methodist University
University F of Louisville
Tulane University
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Louisiana
Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Proclamation Sets 1948 Alabama County Hospital Tax Election
Governor Chauncey Sparks proclaims a November 5 1948 election to approve a county hospital tax not exceeding ten mills, to be levied by county governments except Mobile and Montgomery. The measure requires a majority vote and outlines funding use for construction operation and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
State of
Mobile
Montgomery County
Gepuring
Delegates Approve Ple nary Session on Five Fronts
Molotov vows Soviet support to advance democratic peace objectives as ministers push Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland issues. Yugoslavia objects to voting methods and withdraws from final approval while warning Trieste and Danube questions may be reopened at the FMC meeting in New York on Nov 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Pinland
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Byrnes
Kardelj
Trieste
Quo Tai-chi
China
Yugoslavia
Molotov
Danube
Foreign Ministers Council
New York
Finland
Incident near Yama Hata Mentioned in Defense Letter
A June 16 event near Yama Hata is referenced. A corporal from the 11th Airborne Division claims innocence and says officers tried to block his efforts to send the truth home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yama- Hata
11Th Airborn Division
German inmate reads The Violin amid prison gallows rumors
A report from Landsberg near Munich describes inmates Rosenberg and Frick rail ing against prison rules about blankets as speculation swirls about two gallows for Dachau war criminals. A hangman from San Antonio, Master Sgt John Woods, is rumored to be in town, with officials silent on confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Thomas Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Frick
John C. Woods
San Antonio
Tex
Hangman
Folsom Leads Southern Rally for Democratic Fund Drive
An Alabama rally at Crampton Bowl aims to raise South Alabama’s share of the $200,000 state quota for Democratic contributions. Gov-nominee James E. Folsom, U S Senator Lister Hill, and Senator-nominee John Sparkman speak, with the Strawberry Pickers providing music and tickets at $1. Attendees from 17 counties attend this and upcoming rallies in Dothan and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
National Fund
Folsom
Rebels
Henley Harmony Boys
Leonard Thomas
Montgomery
National Democratic
Mardwick
South Alabama
Crampton Bowl
James E. Folsom
U. S
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Strawberry Pickers String Band
Frank Boswell
Russell, Lee
Chambers
Bib
Coosa
Chilton
Perry
Autauga
Butler
Pike
Elmore
Macon
Lowndes
Dothan
Mobile
Market Notes Show Gains Across Cattle Hog Prices
Traders anticipated a rise in late week activity. At Chicago yearlings and eteers rose to 2 to 98 cents above yesterday. Cows climbed 2 to 3.50 per hundredweight with top cows at 28. Hog prices peaked nationally with Indianapolis top grades at 90 per hundredweight. Chicago opened good and choice sows at 34 and 33 with ceilings lifted from 16.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
All-Bran Promise of Constipation Relief
An ad touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a bulking cereal to prevent constipation. It claims eating an ounce daily with water can end reliance on laxatives and offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Sox
Movore
Higgins
H. Wegner
Kurowski
Ferriss
Dickson
Musial
Cardinals
Walker
Pesky
Marion
York
Duerr
Schoendienst
Moore
Joe Dobson
Doerr
Slaughter
Telier
Wzelusi
Kelogg Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Kellogg’s
Omaha
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Optometrist
Glaseca
Blumberg
Main
Todd
E. Main St
Dixie Transfer & Storage CO
Bell St
Psignes
Speigner Concrete Block Co
Pee OW
Rampeyz
Superock
Brewton Eng. CO
Washington, Dothan
Ala
Gene Bradford
Charlie Boyett
Bill Farmer
Headland
Dothan-Headland
America
Wwf-W
Dothan Recreation Center
Garrison Dry Cleaners
Ford Motors
Malone
H.P
Malone Motor CO
Ford
Andrews
Alecaisa
Mersoneum
Sulu
Chaukcesy
Goverseur
Attestsiby
Pool
Moses
Garagiola
DiMaggio
Williams
Woerr
Dobson
Rip Russell
H. Wagner
Russell
Marty Brechcen
George Munger
Cardinal
George Metkovich
Metkovic
Brecheck
Hubbard
Bud
Bob Kiger
Johason
Hee Sox
Siecten
Slaugeter
Penny
Runers
Tae Joeid
Les Mikael
Howe Pollet
Sactopus
Mung
L Rage
Russell and Mearet
Thisaed
Annie
Leon Caulusiun
de Garagiwla
Gos Geant Lama
Rey Wren
Roy Partee
Bob Klinger
Klinger
Rice
Culberson
Partee
Earl Johnson
Brecheen
Doers
Paul Campbell
Campbell
Tom McBride
Johnson
McBride
Allied Control Council
Berlin
Burton C. Andrus
New Orleans
Woodall
Trey
Phese
Kkker
SAE
Chiroprocter
Cote Aoe
Dixie - Transfer & Storage .Co
F. Rall Rt
N. St. Andrews
SEA Foods
So. Oates
J. D. Buie
Raymond
E'Spann Insurance
Spann Hardware
THE
BAY Line
Campbellton
Fla
Cottondale
P.m. Ly
P.m
Fia
South Florida
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