House Military Committee Drives Speed On Mustering-Out Pay
Washington lawmakers push two May bills for top mustering-out pay up to 300 dollars for honorable discharge. One targets all service at or below captain or lieutenant, the other scales 100 to 300 by service length with White House backing. Veterans groups caution pay is not final settlement. pay readjustments and broader bonuses loom.
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Washington
House Military Committee
House
May
Army
Navy
American Legion
American Gion
White House
Brooks
D-La
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled Veterans
T. Hines
Veterans Administration
Congress
Senate Finance Committee Trims 190 Million From Tax Bill
The Senate Finance Committee cut 190 million dollars from the House tax bill and weighs amendments to ease war materiel renegotiations. It targets contracts under 500 thousand, creates a central price adjustment board, and allows court appeals for contractors over terms.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
George
D-Ga
Treasury
Joint Committee On Taxation
House
Hoster
Senate
Enthau
Ting
Sen
Radcliffe
Penetro Relief Claims Dual Action Cough Aid
An advertisement touts Penetro as a fast acting remedy for coughs and chest tightness. It promotes a counter irritant external effect to ease discomfort and a second internal claim for relief, priced at 25e.
Radio Schedule Highlights War Era Programs Thursday
Eastern War Time radio lineup lists two hours of changes due to late network corrections. Shows span dramatic serials, news, sports, comedy, and musical variety from 6:30 to 11 PM with partners CBS NBC and blue networks, featuring Jack Armstrong, Captain Midnight, Fibber McGee, Bing Crosby, Gracie Fields, and Henry Aldrich among others.
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Careting Teagecthe Jeso
Baetenes
Carey Longmire
Light of
Exso
Fred Waring
Ore
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Coffes
Kraft Music
Joan Davis
Abbott
Costetta
Syma
Piedmont Farm
Carolina Revelle
Mani
Robbert St
Fisthc—Teachel Shafter
Jerony Miller
Bill
Wbec
Jack Armstrong
Biu-East Sea Hound
Biu-West
Landt
Cbs
Chick Carter
Mbs
Page Farrell
Captain Midnight
Ginger Sia
Indiana
Areh
Jack Armatrong
Jeri Sullavan
Cbs News
Volhey Hurd
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomas
Westorld
Kaltenborn
Fanny Brice
Morgen
Cbs the Black Castile
Fulton Oursier
Henry Aldrich
America
Death Valley Days
Cus-Basic
Dizie
Cbs Dixie Human Minutes
Bing Crosby
Music Hall
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Max Arateurs
Che Gabriel Heatterqueakie
mDs
Basic
Gracie Fields
Omedy
Eretpoahe
Baste
Abe
Shore and
Vartet
Aagmong G
Coatelie, Gomedy
Nery Tanae Mentary
Basie
Diu
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Rate increase discussed with contradictory past findings
The speaker notes a rate tripling would yield three times the effect but cites past instances where the opposite occurred, acknowledging inconsistency in prior results.
Mayor Pope Delivers History Talk on Thomasville Origins
Thomasville mayor R L B spoke to the Rotary Club on the 50 year history of Thomasville. He traced the town’s founding to 1852 1854 and described early growth from a wooded ridge to a shoe making center and railroad town with milestones from 751 population in 1900 to over 12000 today.
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Thomasville
Rotary Club
Joe W. Hawthorne
Ville
Copper Head Ridge
Pope
Lynn
John W. Thomas
Rounsaville
Thomas
Elliott
West Main Street
Spring Street
Loflin
Rats Could Multiply to 800 From Pair in One Year
A study notes that two rats left undisturbed to breed may reach about 800 offspring within twelve months, illustrating rapid population growth under favorable conditions.
First Aid Roots Traced to St John of Jerusalem Order
A 900 year history ties modern first aid practice to the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem founded to aid pilgrims journeying to the Holy City.
Postwar Decision Seen Almost Certain
Report notes officials and analysts expect a conclusion or agreement to emerge soon after hostilities end. Talks focus on reconstruction and security arrangements with major powers and regional partners guiding the process.
Anarchy Reign Sweeps Over France
London dispatch reports the Vichy regime powerless as Paris radio claims widespread lawlessness across France. Descriptions include killings on streets, robbery and pillage in countryside, with collaborationist leader Marcel Dent predicting a brutal crackdown and organizers forming to halt the anarchy. Police hunt terrorists across Pas de Calais Lille and Paris-Versailles areas.
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France
Vichy
Paris
Aujdur d’ Hui
Marcel Dent
Vichy Radio
Reuters
Pas de Calais
Lille
Paris-Versailles
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