Leahy Seen Appointed New Coordinator of Defense
Washington reports circulating that Admiral William D. Leahy, former ambassador to Vichy France, may be named coordinator of defense to advise President Roosevelt with access to war and department leaders. He is described as a strategic naval thinker with Pacific defense expertise and a watchdog role for the war effort. A formal announcement is expected soon.
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Tubeless Tire Saves Rubber For Heavy Vehicles
AKHON Ota Ivy 10 7 Development of a tubeless pneumatic tire for heavy vehicles was announced by John L Callyer president of B F Goodrich Co The tire uses a locking member to retain air in the casing and dispenses with inner tubes saving rubber Tests show the tire performs under difficult conditions and reduces repair need even if deflated though it remains a heavy vehicle device at this stage.
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Small Firms May Get Aid
Washington July discussion on price regulations for small enterprises. Henderson to testify, plan for subsidies proposed by Philly Reed, head of the War Production Board Industries branch. Reed warns about 24,000 small industrial firms likely to shut down by October 1 without relief.
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Norris Seeks Axis Horns Gift For Birthday
WASTUGTON July 1947 Senator George W Norris marks his eighty first birthday and hopes for a peace treaty that would curb Axis power. The Nebraska Independent lawmaker with 30 years in Congress vows to remember the day despite the mood of the era.
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British coast craft sink 2 minesweepers
London July 10 47 British Vecht coastal craft sank two Net minesweepers and damaged three others in a clash with a superior enemy force off the German occupied coast last night. The engagement was at point blank range as two small British patrol vessels tackled six Nazi mine sweepers. Both our vessels returned to harbor without casualties.
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Street Crews End Detroit Walkout
Detroit's street railway garages saw 1200 maintenance workers walk out over three nonunion repairmen. They ratified a settlement and will return to work immediately. The issue was referred to the union executive committee to resolve.
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Scottsboro Negro Awaits Sentence
New York July 10 INS Willig Roherson one of the nine Scottsboro defendants awaits sentence on charges of annoying a woman in the subway. Roherson, a police spy, is among four freed after seven weeks in court. He was arrested June 28 for pawing a young woman. his wife works as a ward by a judge's sister-in-law. The nine were accused of attacking two white women. four were freed, five sentenced to death, later reduced on appeal.
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Moody Says War Main Issue of Race
Texas campaign heats up two weeks from election as three U S senators seek support. Moody repeats war focus while attacking O Daniel and Allred for shifting campaign talk to conflict. Allred argues peace is key, while O Daniel touts production and anti strike stance amid wartime unity calls.
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House Opposed To Sales Tax Vote
A House poll showed a majority opposed considering a sales tax. The discussion centered on a proposed 5 percent retail sales tax to raise about $2.5 billion, with members responding sparingly and debate slated for next week.
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British Lay Mines In Nazi Waters
London reports the air ministry announced British forces laid mines in enemy waters during the night. One helmeter was damaged and two coastal command patrols returned with results, according to the communique.
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Lightning strike hits May yard killing 176 blackbirds
A maple tree in Clarene May’s yard was struck by lightning, killing 176 blackbirds. The birds were being prepared for pies when the bolt struck, leaving many already plucked.
Stray Mattress Found by Police Near North Laredo Street
Police investigator C A Datson found a stray mattress in the 4600 block of North Laredo Street. The note invites the public to claim it before Thursday's house move.
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Two Fined for Assault on Mpi Adeace
Alfonso Canales and Louis Lopez were fined $15 and $35 respectively plus costs for simple assault on Military Forleeman Eugene V Lozano. Judge Charles Matthews reviewed the penalties in County Court at Law No. 2 on June 14.
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