War costs rise as Pacific battle looms for Japan
Washington reports the Army foresees 30 billion dollars in 20 months for the Pacific war, over 50 million dollars daily, with expenditures only 31 percent less than if Europe and Pacific wars ran through 1946. Officers cite transport, supply needs, and large feeding of prisoners and refugees as key drivers.
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Citation in divorce case against Vernon Stevenson
The State of Texas commands Vernon Stevenson to appear by 10 a.m. on Monday June 18 1945 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman for the petition filed February 14 1945 by Jessie Stevenson seeking divorce on grounds of three years abandonment. The citation issued April 30 1945 by Clerk S V Earnest. Case No 53367.
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Major Bowes End of Era in Radio Ends with Wheel of Fortune Stop
Major Bowes ends an era as his radio show goes off the air. He paid $25,000 weekly for amateurs and his wheel of fortune. He promoted 15 amateurs weekly for a decade and spawned stage units that toured vaudeville circuits earning about $60 weekly.
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Air Raid Shelter Built Under White House For Roosevelt
After Pearl Harbor, a network of underground shelters was constructed beneath the White House. Nine foot thick concrete walls and steel reinforced chambers protected the president with a private steel compartment, vault like doors, independent power, air conditioning, and a safety room for the family and staff.
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South Wins Freight Rate Reduction
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled for a uniform national freight classification east of the Rocky Mountains. It found existing rate classifications unreasonable and unduly prejudicial and gave railroads 90 days to propose a method to reach a uniform system. The decision passed 9 to 2.
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Commission shortens class rates in southern western southwestern territories
For an interim period effective Aug 30 the commission ruled a 10 percent reduction in present class rates in and between Southern Western trunk line and Southwestern territories and between those territories and officials Eastern rate territories until a uniform classification is set.
Texas Supreme Court to consist of nine members amendment proposal
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 5 Section 2 of the Texas Constitution to establish a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. It sets eligibility at US and Texas citizenship, age 35, and ten years as a lawyer or judge. Justices are elected for six year terms with staggered elections and compensation set by law. Vacancies filled by the Governor until the next general election. The resolution continues existing terms for current justices.
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Amendment on Supreme Court nine members special election in 1945
The document describes a proposed constitutional amendment to create a nine member Supreme Court with associates serving until January 1 following the term end and outlines that the amendment will be voted on in a statewide special election on the fourth Saturday in August 1945. It specifies ballot markings for opposing and favoring the amendment.
Supreme Court of nine members provision on constitutional amendment
The text outlines that if returns show a majority vote in favor of an amendment it shall become part of the State Constitution. It also directs the Governor to issue the proclamation, publish it, and set the election as provided by state law. Context references a date June 14.
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