Western Union Telegraph Rates Boost 10 Percent by July
AP reports the FCC allows Western Union a 10 percent rate increase for a one year period to cover a financial emergency. The move applies to full rate, day letter, night letter, serial and press messages with 30 days notice after filing revised schedules. The company faced a $1,000,000 March deficit and estimated a $12,000,000 yearly loss unless rates rise. The commission cited wage awards by the National War Labor Board and a need for additional revenue.
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Washington, Jime
Apout Su
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
Commission
National War Labor Board
Pebble Hill Jerseys Break Records at Breed Promotion Sale
At Biltmore North Carolina Pebble Hill Jersey animals set several records led by Draconis Royal Oxford selling for 18900 to Duke Farms Somerville New Jersey. Calf Sir Sparkling Dandy Maz bought for 16600 by Whitehall Farms Pittstown New Jersey. Top female Sparkling Simplicity sold for 7100 to Happy Valley Farms Rossville Georgia. Average across forty six Jerseys 3066 with Pebble Hill fifteen averaging 5030 and all sales above 1000.
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Biltmore N. C
Jersey
Biltmore
N. C
Pebble Hill Plantation
Draconis Royal Oxford
Elizabeth Ireland Poe
Duke Farms
Somerville
N. J
Doris Duke Cromwell
Los Angeles
Sparkling Simplicity
Pebble Hill
Happy Valley Farms
Rossville
Georgia
Maryland
Tennessee
Arizona
New York
Kentucky
Michigan
William MacPherson
American Jersey Club
Naval forces set to act if ship strike is called
Washington June 5 AP The coast guard and navy tally manpower as a CIO seamen and dock workers strike looms. With ten days to go they warn a maritime stoppage could strain merchant shipping, while talks on a 56 hour sea week stall and a sugar pinch looms. Louis Saillant predicts French dockers will back strike breakers.
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Max Hall
Washington
Coast Guard
Navy
CIO
Truman
Labor Department
CIO National Maritime Union
Labor
Schwellenbach
Louis Saillant
World Federation of Trade Unions
Paris
Robert Clark Graduates From Stetson University DeLand
Mr. Robert Clark of Thomasville son of Mr and Mrs L Clark graduates from John B Stetson University DeLand with a bachelor of arts degree He served as president of the student body business manager of the Hatter yearbook and remained active on campus He will return in the fall to pursue a master’s degree.
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Robert Clark
Stetson University
DeLand
Thomasville
L. Clark
John B. Stetson University
Oil fumes problem noted in tobacco crop curing
Due to plant shortages and adverse weather, the season will be shorter and tobacco growers must cure west grades with care. Reports from manufacturers cite oil odors from barns using oil stoves. careful use of oil burners, trimmed wicks, and proper flame adjustment can minimize odor and protect tobacco quality and farm income.
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Thomas County
Fire Destroys Chicago Hotel Killing One Injuring Many
After a blaze at a Chicago hotel near Madison and La Salle, ambulances ferried victims to five hospitals. One firefighter died and 20 to 30 were injured. Guests fled with possessions as halls filled with debris and rows of shelters opened in nearby hotels.
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Joop
Walter Boris
Chicago
Boris
Madison and
la Salle Streets
Thomasville Chamber urged to enroll 250 businesses now
A long appeal urges Thomasville to expand the Chamber of Commerce by enrolling at least 250 local establishments. It argues postwar growth, census gains, and regional competition demand active outreach, financial support, and wider promotion to attract business and residency.
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Chamber of Commerce
South
George
E. A
Thomasville
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Southern states back no-doubt strikes policy in Congress
Alabama Florida and Georgia representatives endorsed a Senate amendment to bar pay from any federal worker who is part of an organization that claims the right to strike against the U S government or advocates overthrow by force. The move follows consolidation of two federal employee groups under a pro strike constitution.
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A. F. Mahan, JR
A.P. Special
Washington Service
Washington
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
United States
Russell
USA
Senate
Agriculture Department
Rep
Andrews
Ala
House Appropriations Committee
Targer
D-Ga
House
House-Senate
Rep. Cox
Pace
Rep. Rains
D-Ala
Hobbs
Manasco
Peterson
Grant
Rep. Boykin
Carmichael Accuses Talmadge of Pushing a Talmadge Primary
CUTHBERT Ga June 6 AP gubernatorial candidate James V Carmichael charged Gene Talmadge aims for a Talmadge primary not a white primary He warned if laws are repealed a Talmadge or any governor could hand the state to city machines hindering county voices Carmichael defended southern traditions opposing racial mixing and said there will never be white children in schools with blacks nor interracial marriage He planned stops at Blakely Dawson and courthouse speeches this afternoon and tonight.
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Cuthbert
James V. Carmichael
Gene Talmadge
Talmadge
Carmichael
Supreme Court
Georgia
Cuthbert Carmichael
Blakely
Dawson
Senate weighs draftless draft plan as age brackets rise
Washington AP reports weary senators prepare to reject a draftless approach to teen inductions. Supporters insist the Senate will again vote down this maneuver after last day’s 58 to 26 result. The House backed a graduated pay boost for enlisted personnel, while three Republicans proposed a substitute to continue registration and benefits but suspend all inductions.
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Washington
Senate
House
Troue
Revercomb
Wva
Wilson
Wherry
Neb
Selective Service Act
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Joseph Jerger
Pathfinder
Tuck Implement CO
W. Jackson
Inman Drug Store
S. Broad
Southland
Chamber
South Georgia
Celal
Civy
Paul Gerhardt
Fire Prevention Bureau
Southern States
Opechurch Bldg
Russell Public Acon
Grineritant
Gene
Audite-Accounting Systems
Lewis Wilson
Accountant Certified Public
Williams
Bank of
Tuomas County
A. Friendly Bank
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