ABC Board investigator report on August liquor enforcement
Burton reports increased quaking whiskey traffic and 28 more stills seized in August versus July. The division has 66 regular investigators plus nine license inspectors and state autos. August counts include 704 arrests, 621 cases, 78 515 mash seized, 2 083 gallons whiskey seized, 370 gallons homebrew, four gallons wine, 3 235 beer bottles destroyed, and 34 automobiles along with other seized items. Stolen cars valued at 3 5 and other property worth 340 recovered. 14 special investigations conducted.
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Why Stalin Won't Strike The West Yet In 1948
Hal Boyle analyzes why the Soviet Union under Stalin has not launched a full-scale assault on Western powers. He argues Stalin delaying action, age, and the Trotsky-Stalin feud shape decisions. compares with Hitler and Napoleon, noting Russia bore Nazi losses and that Moscow values face and strategic patience over quick strikes.
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Postwar Russia tensions and Pax Britannica musings
A reader letter from September 10, 194- discusses Russia’s postwar troubles, Stalin’s potential successors, and the Western stance. The writer cautions against war, notes uncertainty about leadership, and urges readiness for shifting global power dynamics amid Cold War precursors. Also a light note on a missing dog and a surge of long distance calls after AP stories.
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Record of ABC Violations Court Sentences and Seizures
The report shows 32 years and one day in hard labor sentences for ABC violations, fines and costs totaling 34,248.88, investigators averaging one court day each, and witness certificates of 351.85 turned to the division. Twelve investigators with federal Alcohol Tax Unit joined to file 7 cases, seize 96 stills, and seize 692 gallons of whiskey.
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Lost dogs in U S spark concern from Mobile station owner
The Mobile filling station operator Marvin Whigham reports a flood of calls about lost dogs after newspapers profiled a melancholy mongrel that waited five weeks near his station for a master who drove away. The tale began when the pup leaped from a Los Angeles car and vanished with occupants unaware.
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Smart Swimmer Wins Argument Over Best Swimmer
In Pittsburgh an unidentified man settled a heated dispute by diving into the Allegheny River during a quarrel about who is the best swimmer. He swam downstream, exited the river, and disappeared. The other two men were taken to jail.
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Builders Erect Floating Lightweight Concrete Skyscrapers
Builders are using lightweight concrete that may float on water and reduce dead weight in tall structures. The material promises improved insulation in masonry buildings and could transform construction in urban skylines.
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