Big Cat Attack and Regional News Capsule
A Virginia circus trailer incident described as jungle style combat involved a full grown lion killing a panther. The piece also reviews Kentucky court of appeals upholding Louisville’s non income tax as a privilege levy with $3,000,000 annual yield, and comments on civil rights, rioting, and states rights dynamics in Congress.
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Alabama
Kentucky Court of Appeals
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Kentucky
Truman Faces Southern Challenge in Louisiana Fallout
W H Talbor Louisiana Democratic committeeman says regular party organization abandons Truman and predicts Thurmond Wright ticket will win all of Louisiana's electoral votes. He also forecasts Southern candidates gaining 100 to 120 electors versus 60 for Truman, signaling a fast campaign pace and risk of House settlement. Truman sits in a hot political spot as Southern opposition eyes the next president.
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W. H. Talbor
Democratic National
Louisiana
Truman
Thurmond-Wright
House of Representatives
Harry Truman
Crump Loses Three Democratic Ballots in Tennessee
Boss Crump of Memphis suffers three Democratic primary defeats this week. His Senate and gubernatorial candidates faltered, Shelby County backing waned, ending his twenty year machine’s dominance. The fight continues as Republicans loom and Tennessee politics remains unsettled.
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E H. Crump
Memphis
Tennessee
Senate
Shelby County
Crump
Simple Driving Signals Teach Safe Road Habits
An instructional piece explains basic hand signals for drivers to show intent. It presents a mnemonic: right turn UP, left turn OUT, stop or slow DOWN, advising each motorist to adopt a personal signaling code to reduce accidents and Fender damage.
Aid to Education Sparks Southern Debate over Federal Funds
The article argues for federal aid to education despite fears of federal control. It highlights Southern advantages, party dynamics after November, and the potential to withdraw from federal programs if control arises. It notes conservative support from M Taft and the South’s stance against federal oversight.
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Congress
Dixie
President Truman Alone in Pajamas During Convention Night
A Washington dispatch recounts President Truman alone in his pajamas at 10 p.m. in the White House residence during the Philadelphia convention. A close friend visited, stressed he faced a crucial renomination, and the President asked why he is hated. The friend reassured him. Truman praised aides John Snyder and Harry Vaughan for steadfast support.
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Philadelphia
Truman
White House
United States
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FDR
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John
Vaughan
Misouri
John Snyder
Navy's Potential Air Lift From Mars Flying Boats in Berlin
The Navy could boost Berlin air supply using Mars flying boats carrying about 35 tons per trip from Hamburg, providing higher lift per gallon, fewer aircraft, and a shorter Hamburg Berlin leg versus the present Frankfurt Berlin route. British Sunderland boats also move freight from Hamburg to Berlin.
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Air Symington
Defense Forrestal
Berlin
Mars Flying Boats
Hawaii
Hamburg
Mars
Frankfurt
Bremen
Helen Gahagan Douglas and the Wallace autograph
The piece notes Helen Gahagan Douglas in California with a wall portrait signed by Henry Wallace. It contrasts her liberal stance on public housing and Wallace supporters with the political effort to defeat her. It cites Senator Pappy O Daniel arguing the Senate risks socialism and communism.
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California
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Henry Wallace
Senate
Pappy
O’daniel
United States Senate
Barkleys 3 A M Break For Vice President Selection
Political observers hail Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky as an ideal Democratic VP choice. They recall a notable incident from his past that helped him rise to Senate majority leader amid vigorous party strength and sharp political maneuvering.
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Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Senate
Whooping Cough Care For Babies And Tips From A Minister
This piece warns that whooping cough is deadly to infants under one year and stresses 24 hour nursing, oxygen therapy, suctioning secretions, and careful feeding. It notes sedatives are ineffective and mentions sulfadiazine as sometimes useful, with emphasis on keeping babies hydrated and monitored.
Quips and Quirks From A Busy Summer Weathered Scene
A collection of humorous lines and observations from summer life. Jokes about cars, lifeguards, traffic, and the heat mix with light banter about family discipline and backyard gardening. A playful slice of daily chatter with characters and settings unnamed.
Inside Story of Barkley Victory in Senate Vote
The piece recounts a 1 vote margin securing Barkley over Harrison, attributed to late night pressure from the White House via WPA head Howard Hunter. Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly and Illinois Governor Horner pressured Senator Dieterich to switch, though Bilbo’s opposition is noted as independent of Barkley’s win. Dieterich was later replaced by Scott Lucas.
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Tle
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Barkley
Bilbo
Harrison
FDR
Senate
White House
Howard Hunter
WPA
William Dieterich
Illinois
Hunter
Ed, Kelly
Chicago
Eagle Lake
Wis
Kelly
Dieterich
Offbeat Column Bits Stir Weekend Readers
A fragile joke exchange between editors and readers surfaces amid a tongue in cheek local page. The piece parodies misprints and proverbs while noting the weekly fatality toll and readers’ sharp responses in a small town paper.
Hobo Basket Raises $8000 On Cross-Country Run
A rough and tumble fund raiser nicknamed the Hobo Basket moved through freight trains across 48 states. Begun by Birmingham yard clerks W M Hames R E Kinane and C H Pate the basket collected over eight thousand dollars for crippled workers and returns to Birmingham.
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Southern Ilway Yard
Birmingham
Ala
W. M. Hames
R. E. Kinane
C. H. Pate
Caboose
Nevada records lowest theater seats per person at 5.6
Nevada posted the nation’s lowest theater seat per person ratio at 5.6 seats per person. Industry officials note the metric reflects seating density and audience reach rather than venue size.
Expressions on character and duty in old adages
A set of moral sayings reflecting on reputation duty and social behavior. The lines contrast bold action with discreet conduct and warn against overconfidence and assumptions about others.
Investigations Seen Prolonging Campaigns Ahead of Election
World Staff reports Congress may extend spy ring and loyalty inquiries through election day. Senate War Investigating Committee and House Un American Activities Committee lead in progress with Civil Service panel planned. GOP adviser says Truman will frame the fight on the record of the current Congress. Idaho and South Carolina primaries set key Senate and House contests.
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Senate War Investigating
House UN- American Activities Committees
House Civil Service Committee
Congress
Truman
Labor unions map 1948 political fades and dates
Washington reporting on major labor groups including AFL CIO railway labor political league machinists union Teamsters United Mine Workers and John L Lewis outline upcoming strategy meetings. CIO Aug 19 AFL Aug 23 Railway Labor Aug 25 Teamsters September Machinists September 13 UMW October 5 Cincinnati.
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Truman
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Cincinnati
Berlin Paris to Host Next Big Four Conference
Berlin and Paris are seen as potential sites for the forthcoming Big Four talks aimed at easing Western tension. American British delegates favor Berlin for its psychological impact, but France opposes Berlin citing risk of German influence.
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Berlin
Paris
Not Russian label of Soviet army debated by exiled Bulgarian leader
WashingtonBulgarian exiled peasant leader Dr George Dimitrov predicts further Russian efforts to drop the label Russian and call the army the Soviet army. He says Moscow aims to create a Soviet Union of many nationalities and seeks to shift global view away from a purely Russian identity.
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Washington
Bulgaria
George Dimitrov
Berlin
Dimitrov
Soviet Union
Wealthy Illinois sportsmen consider injunction over duck rules
The Fish and Wildlife Service faces a potential injunction suit this fall over duck hunting regulations. A group of affluent Illinois sportsmen, unhappy with shorter seasons and lower bag limits in the Mississippi flyway, has told officials it is exploring the move.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Illinois
Park polio scare prompts no park closures yet
Washington reports polio outbreaks in several states but the National Park Service says no plans to close parks or restrict travel. No polio cases have been reported in national parks to date.
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Washington
National Park Service
Hungary Reds Tighten Grip After Elections
Exiled Hungarians report Hungary’s post election atmosphere favors purges in the army and police as the communists gain stronger control. They say many in those forces are now non communist.
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Hungary
Olivia DeHavilland Praises Good Girl Roles On Screen
Hollywood star Olivia DeHavilland argues the war era favors virtuous female portrayals over bad girls. She notes past fads in the 1930s praised dangerous, dull criminals and stresses cinema should reflect constructive values as she films The Heiress and recalls The Dark Mirror role.
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Hollywood
Olivia DeHavilland
Olivia
Eiress
the Dark Mirror
Terry
Enlargement of Shoe Department Bared by Store
The enlargement of the shoe department at Samuel's ladies shop on Second Avenue brings Al Cottingham from Hot Springs Arkansas to Decatur to begin his duties Monday. Cottingham comes highly recommended from a large Hot Springs shoe store, while Bill Lindsey remains in charge with an excellent record. The remodel expands fitting space display and storage and features green walls with a white flower design.
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Second Avenue
al Cottingham
Hot Springs
Ark
Decatur
Cottingham
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Sam Alexander
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Lindsey
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