Subscriptions and Local Expansion In Decatur
The notice lists subscription rates by mail and delivery. It notes rapid church growth and riverfront beautification in Decatur, praising the town's development and promising further recognition of the waterfront area as a southern landmark. It mentions a local argument over Decatur’s population in ten years and reports ABC Board Member McRight’s resignation amid payroll scrutiny and a $1200 annual limit.
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ABC
McRight
Colbert County
Alabama Bar Association names Gessner T. McCorvey president
The Alabama Bar Association selected Gessner T. McCorvey of Mobile as its president for the coming term. The association also backed Southern states rights, a cause McCorvey has championed in the national push for constitutional government.
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Alabama Bar Association
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
McCorvey
Campaign contributions trace un-American conduct claims
Washington column reveals alleged campaign favors tied to J Jarnell Thomas of New Jersey. It reports kickbacks from office-workers and a charge that Thomas helped an undercover agent avoid overseas duty. It notes 1944 and 1946 gifts from Hyman Tiplitz of New York for campaign expenses despite non affiliation with his district.
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Washington
J. Jarnell
Thomas
New Jersey
J.parnel-Thomas
un-American Activities Committee
Army
un-American Committee
Hyman Tiplitz
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tiplitz
War era letter shows Hyman Tiplitz’s son in Army entertainment unit
In 1942 George Tiplitz, in the Army at Ft. Hancock New Jersey, writes to Rep Thomas about his unit being screened for foreign and field duty and receiving a yellow fever shot. The representative warns to brace for events and George pressures for transfer to a technical unit before September as he serves on special duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Tiplitz
George
Ft. Hancock
N. J
Young Tiplitz
Rep. Thomas
War Department
Tiplitz
Rep. Thoma
Transfer to coast artillery ends clerk stint for Tiplitz
The record shows Tiplitz moved to the coast artillery on September 4 and later served at Camp Pendleton Virginia as a clerk. In 1943 he sought officers candidate school with help from Rep Thomas, who wrote cheerfully about aiding the case while using classified War Department material.
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Tiplitz
Rep
Thomas
Coast Artillery
Camp Pendleton
Edward A. Coudriet, Jr
Bruce T.nash
War Department
Capt
Nash
Washington
W. S. Pearson
House of Representatives
Ft. Hancock
Col
Pearson
Young Tiplitz
Pacific
Philippines
Transfer Request From Ft Hancock Agent Prompts Help
Young Tiplitz again sought a transfer back to Ft Hancock New Jersey as his unit faced deployment overseas. Representative Thomas resumed efforts and on November 22 reported a conference with officials and progress toward the request.
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Tiplitz
Olverseas
Ft. Hancock
N. J
Rep. Thomas
Casket Tax Exemption Set for Under $100
A provision allows caskets costing less than 100 dollars to be exempt from sales tax, reducing the purchase burden for funeral arrangements. The policy specifies the price threshold and applies to eligible caskets when sold to consumers.
It’s Just as True Today by Franklin van Zelm
The excerpt cites I Thessalonians 1 6 7 asking believers to imitate in affliction and joy through the Holy Spirit. It frames faith as a public example to others and emphasizes steadfast endurance under trial.
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Franklin van Zelm
Witnesses clash with Congress over refusal to testify
The House un American Activities Committee hears two witnesses who refuse to answer. One cites contempt of Congress and faces possible jail. the other cites the Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination and cannot be charged with contempt. The article notes past refusals and confirms the Fifth Amendment protection in such cases.
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Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
Congress
Congressional Investigating Committee
The
un-American Activities Committee
Victor Perlo
Alexander Koral
Gregory Silvermaster
Board of Economic Warfare
Symptoms of undulant fever and brucellosis overview
Symptoms of undulant fever brucellosis are described with transmission through unpasteurized milk or contaminated meat and animals. The text covers signs such as fever chills sweats joint inflammation backache and fatigue plus diagnostic tests culture, lymphocyte counts, and agglutination. Treatments include sulfadiazine and streptomycin, radioactive manganese, and vaccines.
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United States
State Agent Back on Job in Alabama
J. K. Ashley, a state labor department field representative based in Mobile, returned to work after the state personnel board reduced his July 1 firing to a 30 day suspension. The board cited a series of misunderstandings and said Ashley’s dismissal was not sustained.
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Gadsden
Nashville
Birmingham
Huntsville
Decatur
Athens
Tennessee Valley
Montgomery
Ala
J. K. Ashley
State Labor Department
R R. Wade
State Personnel Board
Ashley
Mobile
Wade
Fred
Sensational spy tale tests White House infiltration
George Spelvin, a self described pro American agent, testifies before a House committee investigating subversive patriotism under the Antonio Taylor act. He claims a man named Charlie Dunne covertly worked in the White House for six years, passing pro American reports and mocking enemies, from Churchill to Roosevelt. He faces 50 years in prison as the session closes with Spelvin held at Fort Meyer.
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Washington
White House
George Spelvin
Spelvin
Juniper Esplandade
Dudgeon Heights
Unionville
House Committee
thentonio-Taylor—act
Doris Slupp
Lendlease
Kremlin
Moscow
Slupp
Soviet Union
Marcantonio- Taylor
Congress
Wall Street
State Department
Mr. Spelvin
Charlie Dunne
Department of Commerce
League Against
Union Square
Ivan Bogus
Bulgaria
Charlie
United States
Eleanor the Great
Churchill
Louis Adamic
Tito
Jugo-Slavia
Hitler
Old Churchill
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Old Weenie
Tommy
Cork
Landis
Harvard Law School
Harvard
Labah
Moosejaw
Hopkins
Columbia
Vassar
Smith
Fort Meyer
Board cites attitude issues in Ashely and Wade dispute
The school board reports a conflict between Ashley and Director Wade resolved after a man-to-man discussion. It deemed Ashley’s attitude toward Wade not always proper for an employee toward a superior.
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Ashley
Wade
Revival to Begin Sunday at Piney Grove
Piney Grove church near Falkville starts a two week revival on Sunday August 15 with Bible school at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM led by evangelist Rev. Lynn Matlack of Enid Oklahoma. Evening services follow at 8 PM each day through the campaign summarized by Pastor Rev. W O Henderson.
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Piney Grove Church
Lynn Matlack
Enid
Oklahoma
Matlack
W. O. Henderson
Piney Grove Christian Church
Falkville
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Tednnessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W.R. Shelton
Alabama
Associated Press
Arrier
Hme
Becatu
Florence
Rae
New Jersey Taxpayers Association
C.cccnee
Oregon Business and Tax Research Inc
Henry
Herry
Sy Briw Pearson
Rep Thomas
Hawaii
Dad
unAmerican Activities Committee
Brooklyn
N. Y
Staten Island
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
King i
T. M
Featores Syndicate, Inc
Arge
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook
Bank St
Piney Grove
Chevrolet
Studebaker
Knox McRae
Birmingham Barons
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack
Hi-Way
Moulton
Joe
Hagler
Royal Tire Service
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