Battle Over 1944 OWI and OPA Funds in House Debate
In Washington on June 17, the House opened debate on the 1944 financial allowances for the Office of War Information and the Office of Price Administration as part of a $2.94 billion appropriations bill for 18 war agencies. Republicans privately signaled attempts to cut allocations for both bureaus, potentially fueling a prolonged fight this session.
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Office of War Formation
Office Price Administration
OPA
Bate
House
Senate
Federal Security Agency
War Manpower
Paul V. McNutt
National Law Relations Board
LRB
Riverland Horse Faces Possible Destruction After Injury
New York reports Riverland, a 17-hand star prized in the field, fractured a hip last Saturday at Carter Handicap.Veterinarians expect immediate traction decisions with $40,000 policy and insurers monitoring the situation. Owner Rold Clark and trainer Moody Jolley await word on whether the giant turf horse will be destroyed to end his suffering.
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Riverland
Imont
Rainer Moody Jolley
Rold Clark
Miami
Coldstream
Comny
Carter
Olley
WPB office restructuring shifts district level governance
J E MacDougall, Charlotte district manager, announced that Charlotte, Raleigh, and Columbia offices will operate at district level with joint jurisdiction instead of separate oversight. The nationwide consolidation will close 23 area offices including Greenville, with remaining offices reporting to the Atlanta regional office.
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Raleigh
Columbia
Intlanta
MacDougall
Teenville
Ree
New Post Office Zone Numbers Adopted in Cities
Postmaster S. C. Clark reports a rapid rise in mail volume and staff losses, prompting a plan to add a city zone number to addresses for faster delivery. Only Winston Salem and Raleigh have implemented this system, which speeds dispatch and reduces clerical strain by dividing large cities into numbered zones.
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S. C. Clark
Tmaster
Clark
Death Lurked In Every Ravine At Attu Fortress
Holtz Bay At Attu saw brutal fighting as Japanese defenders concealed along slopes and ravines. Allied troops faced continuous artillery and machine gun fire for three days while supply lines and medical aid adapted to the snowbound front.
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Sherman Montrose
Acme
NEA
Holtz Bay
Holtz Zay
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