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Truman Orders Use of Military Funds for Western Relief
President Truman directs Defense Secretary Forrestal to tap military funds for western flood and relief work, including river harbor and flood control programs. He will seek Congress to cover deficits from defense spending, with supplemental appropriations to follow. Petit jurors in Taylor County dismissed. no jury trials this term due to illness of Prosecuting Attorney Richard Bord, causing continuances to next term.
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W. Merle Bailey
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