The long-awaited unification of the armed services comes a step nearer as top-ranking
officials agree on a plan.
Headed by Secretaries Forrestal of the Navy and Patterson of War, they announced the organization
which would include Secretaries for War, Navy, and Air, over whom would be a Secretary of
Defense.
General Leahy and General Eisenhower approved the unification step, which is expected to
eliminate many duplicating expenses as well as increase efficiency through coordination
of effort.
In the Washington meeting, the Chief of Staff and Admiral Nimitz, Chief of Naval Operations,
also concur in the blueprint that will streamline America's might and create a group that will
help our nation maintain world peace.
Officials tour towns in northern Greece and Salonika, where bitter guerrilla fighting
continues along the troubled frontiers.
Greece again is the focal point in the Balkan tinderbox, and hundreds of wounded victims
of the incessant border warfare are evidence of the uneasy peace Greece has gained since
the end of World War II.
The river Strymon on the Bulgarian frontier has been the scene of bitter civil war.
The bag of prisoners grows as they're rounded up, dirty, and disheveled.
In the indiscriminate warfare, leftist factions are pitted against the government forces,
and local villages are forced to defend themselves from border encroachment.
Prisoners, in their sock feet, begin the trek back to captivity and trial for revolt.
Again misfortune strikes Greece.
The steamer Varvasi goes aground on the needles off the Isle of Wight on the south coast of
England.
The 4,000 ton vessel carries 15,000 gallons of wine, which rapidly go to Davy Jones' cellar.
Greece, to refloat, fails, and Greece loses another unit of her badly needed merchant fleet.
Flanked by Senators Vandenberg and Connolly, who worked with him in drafting the treaties
in meetings of the big four foreign ministers, James F. Byrne signs peace documents for four
defeated Axis nations, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary.
The historic occasion is also Mr. Byrne's last as Secretary of State.
His last official act before retiring to private life.
Stepping down from his arduous duties that won him the respect and admiration of peace
loving men everywhere, he makes way for his successor, General Marshall.
For his impressive record as statesman, diplomat, and crusader for a real and lasting peace,
the nation says, well done, Jimmy Byrne.
The battle of the Georgia governors for the seat left vacant by the death of Eugene Talmadge
brings Governor Arnall posthaste to the state capital.
Mr. Arnall, who is legally unable to run in the last election, storms the governor's office
from which he has been ejected after a fiery battle with Talmadge supporters.
Following a vigorous effort to reinstall himself, Arnall decides to change his plan of attack,
temporarily leaving the governor's chair to his political foe, Herman Talmadge, son of
the deceased governor-elect.
Talmadge, whose claim to the governorship is supported by the state legislature, presents
his side.
The legislature elected me governor of Georgia by a vote of 161 to 87.
I have accepted my election, have taken my oath of office, and am now at my desk attending
to the duties of my office.
Arnall's next step is to set up headquarters in the 20-foot square reception booth in the
rotunda of the Capitol building, where he maintains a firm attitude.
I, Ellis Arnall, am governor of this state.
I will continue to remain governor of Georgia until my legal successor, the lieutenant governor,
can enter upon the discharge of the executive powers of the state government.
I fear no man.
I stand alone without the military to defend the constitution and laws of Georgia and to
preserve the rights of the people to see that the man they intended to be governor is installed
and that this office is not given to a pretender and a usurper.
Occupation of the governor's mansion is another bone of contention.
Here Mrs. Talmadge and her children, escorted by state troopers, take up residence in the
gubernatorial hall, while Arnall is at his country place 30 miles away.
This leaves the Herman Talmadges well entrenched in their opening moves for complete control.
But all is not serene for long.
Next Mr. Arnall arrives to demand entrance, but possession being nine points of the law
and with a husky trooper to back it up, Arnall returns once more to the Capitol.
Here Mr. Arnall is denied occupancy of his modest rotunda office in a heated argument
with a burly state representative, James Dykes.
In a final move, Arnall hands over the reins to Lieutenant Governor M.E. Thompson, who
is also a Talmadge foe.
Herman Talmadge refuses to turn over the executive offices to Thompson, who demands a Georgia
court decision and who states his case as acting governor.
My contention is that the people elected me, Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia,
knowing that I would succeed to the governorship in an emergency which now exists, I have a
mandate from the people which I must carry out.
Strictly for the younger set is this fashion show in the blessed event room of the Star
Club in New York, and strictly swanky too.
Hostess is Miss Shermaine Billingsley.
She looks mighty cute in her crepe du chien party dress, as any old son of Eli will tell
you.
This little goodnight ensemble by Miss L. Brogan lightens the heart of any young miss
who wants to keep warm while putting Dolly to bed.
Silk pajamas too, gee.
A black velvet pinafore makes a miss as good as a mile, and her smile twice as wide.
Her big date will be decked out in velvet, also red velvet.
He'll be top man in this sub-sub-deb soiree, eh, fella?
What junior grade miss wouldn't be thrilled to step out in one of these creations?
Mother and look to her laurels now.
Yes, indeedy.
Little sister is right in the swing, and little brother says, the eyes have it.
At the Lower Mainland Fur Breeders exhibit in Vancouver, these rare coon or mink are
center attractions.
This is a champion silver blue platinum, a breeding triumph.
The mutation fox is also a newcomer, with many variations of coat, but the good old
silver fox always remains his elegance.
From hoof to neck, a quick jump, this little neck piece will warm the neck and ruin papa.
As for this white fox stole, it's a beautiful evening number and can be had for a mere trifle.
But the thing that really stops the show is not the fur coat, no sir, just look what's
underneath it.
A bathing suit made of squirrel tails, that's what the man said, squirrel tails.
And here's a cute ensemble, bunny hat and pouch made of white lapin, just the thing
for the afternoon.
Speaking of afternoons, can evening be far behind?
And what more gorgeous than silver fox?
And for sheer headaches again for poor old papa, this breathtaking mink steals the spotlight
and why not?
It can be had for a mere $5,000.