Talmadge pushes program through Georgia legislature
The article notes Governor Talmadge achieves greater success in advancing his program through the Georgia legislature compared with Governor Folsom in Alabama or President Truman in Congress. It also comments on Delano Park paving enhancing the park system and urges expanding paving there.
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Georgia
Talmadge
Governor Folsom
Alabama
President Truman
National Congress
Alabama Campaign Costs Soar Aiming for Office Next Spring
Observers say Big Jim exposed how suds-bucket tactics can inflate political capital and that candidates will face higher expenses when running for office in Alabama next spring.
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Big Jim
Alabama
Alabama Bar Association Backs Voter Qualification Amendment
The Alabama Bar Association voted to support the new voter qualification amendment. Some members dissented, reflecting typical courtroom disagreement over legal interpretation.
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Alabama Bar Association
Attendance reveals basketball lead among sports
The Daily reports attendance figures showing basketball drawing the largest share, while tennis and several lesser sports attracted only a small percentage of total attendance, a surprising disparity.
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the Daily
Big Ben Runs Four Minutes Slow as Birds Block Hands
The clock in London failed to ring at its usual time and the British Broadcasting Corporation said it was four minutes slow. Officials noted swarms of starlings sitting on the clock hands were causing the delay.
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London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Foreman
Railroads face price risk if rates rise too high
Railroads need more revenue to cover operating costs but warn that steep rate hikes could price themselves out of the market. Travelers and shippers may switch to alternatives, reducing rail operating income.
Birmingham Mayor urges expansion to attract new industry
Mayor Cooper Green told a civic club in Birmingham that the city must expand its territory to compete for new business. He warned that smaller cities striving for their own growth also need room to grow to gain a foothold.
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Cooper Green
Birmingham
Balancing the Budget Faces Alabama Political Pressure
Alabama lawmakers in Montgomery tackle a balanced budget amid pressure from administration and many interest groups. Despite Washington’s stance, locals insist on living within means and scrutinize every department’s needs.
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Alabama
Montgomery
House
Senate
Washington
Sticks
Lewis and UMW under John L Lewis face coal price pressures
The piece portrays John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers as wielding monopoly power over coal production. It argues this power raises prices and risks driving consumers to alternative fuels. It warns that continued demands could price coal out of reach and threaten mine jobs.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L
UMW
Senate Banking Committee
Lewis
Lewis’ Union
United States
America
Washington call for reshuffle at GOP national HQ
Republicans buzz over Guy Gabrielson’s plan to purge “defeatist minded deadwood” at the national committee. He takes over this week and eyes a broad staff trimming as critics await changes to the 80 full time personnel led by William Murphy and Edwin Bacher.
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Washington
Republican National
Guy Gabrielson
Gabrielson
Congressional
Hugh Scott
Driver National Headquarters
William Murphy
Edwin Bacher
Cardinal Spellman and Eleanor Roosevelt Clash Over Anti Catholicity
New York August 16 Cardinal Spellman accuses Eleanor Roosevelt of anti Catholicism in a long letter. Ralph McGill challenges her stance while detailing a string of anti Catholic publications and pro communist ties including The Protestant magazine and editor Kenneth Leslie.
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New York
Eleanor Roosevelt
Cardinal Spellman
Ralph’ McGill
Atlanta Constitution
United States
The
House Committee On UN
England
T& Deluded
J. B. Matthews
House Committee On un-American Activities
University of Vienna
Kenneth Leslie
House Committee
Hungary
Cardinal Mindszenty
Daily Worker
Doctor Matthews
Abraham Chapman
Freiheit
Treasury
Department of Justice
FBI
Committee
Democratic time bomb in spending critique linked to RFC loans
Gabrielson cites Carthage Hydrocol Corp, led by him, as a beneficiary of three RFC loans totaling 18.5 million dollars. The first loan of 9 million was issued in April 1948, with 3.5 and 6 million followed, the last in April this year. The firm, based in New York and Brownsville Texas, plans full scale gasoline production from natural gas under a new process.
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Gabrielson
RFC
Carthage Hydrocol Corp
New York
Brownsville
Tex
Rhode Island Senator Green Still Active in Heat of Summer
Washington notes show Theodore Green, an 82 year old Rhode Island senator, continues commuting by crowded streetcars despite the heat. An inspection of the capitol reveals burn marks under thick paint from a British fire, while Iowa Taft supporters demand Spangler resign and three Connecticut Republicans consider replacements for Senator Baldwin. Rep Chase Going Woodhouse is expected to be named to Baldwin’s seat by Gov Bowles.
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Washington
Rhode Island
Theodore Green
Senate
House
Capitol
Iowa
Robert Taft
Harrison’ Spangler
Taftites
Iowa State Central Committee
Spangler
Connecticut
James Patterson
J. Joni Sadlak
John Davis Lodek
Raymond A. Baldwin
Chase Going Woodhouse
D. Conn
Baldwin
Chester Bowles
Quirino Leaves Washington With Hint On Filipino Guerrilla Amnesty
President Elpidio Quirino failed to secure definite aid in Washington but received a pointed hint that the United States would favor freeing hundreds of imprisoned Filipino guerrillas who fought under American officers. Many were jailed on murder charges after the war, with some alleged liquidations ordered by American commanders. Amnesty offers years earlier were rejected to avoid embarrassing former American commanders.
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Elpidio Quirino
Washington
U. S
Quirino
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manila
Chiang
Assa
Scranton Tribune
Mark Twain
Twain
Los Angeles
Nature Boy
Los Atgetes
Truman
Bess
Cleveland
Brannan Plan Spurs Factional Fight Among Iowa Farms
Farm Bureau membership drops in Iowa and Minnesota due to Brannan plan opposition while Farmers Union gains as backers of the plan claim momentum. Senator Thye notes rising Union inroads and foresees a hotter conflict ahead as Wallace's Iowa Farmer prepares a poll showing 24 percent support, 16 percent oppose, others undecided.
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Charles Brannan
Congress
Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa
Minnesota
Farmers Union
Edward Thye
Farm Bureau
Thye
Bureau
Wallace
Henry
Brannan
Iowa Farm Bureau
House committee eyes vast stockpile list
The Appropriations panel reviewed a munitions board document listing strategic materials. Members, including Kari, questioned the purpose of a large entry marked by a puzzled inquiry “What’s That for?” as they examined the stockpile plan.
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House Appropriations Committee
Munitions Board
Kari
Wartime Pepper Use Questioned By Munitions Board Experts
Ned Stefan asks if pepper can be used as a weapon in wartime while munitions board experts discuss required quantities and the context of pepper as a food preservative.
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Stefan, R
Ned
Munitions Board
Expensive Malay Weddings Spark Family Debt Debate
Malaya reports costly Malay weddings push families into bankruptcy with prices up to 2750 dollars and mortgage burdens. Modern Malays blame overbearing mothers in law for pressuring tradition, prompting debate within the United Malays National Organization branch in Penang.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Kampongs
Penang
United Malay National Organization
Floating Kidney a Simple Treatment Helps Condition
Floating kidney or renal ptosis occurs when a thin person lacks support around the kidney. Most patients improve with weight gain rest and a supportive belt. diet changes help, and surgery is considered if kidney function is affected. X ray and kidney tests confirm diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.
The Day When a Swiss Box Plays Gotterdammerung
In New York Aug 16 an INS columnist narrates a chaotic morning where a silent Swiss music box suddenly plays Wagner from Gotterdammerung as a wind up boat floats in. A flooded sink, a capricious TV light switch, and a wandering reporter witness a barrage of absurdities from a man on the street to Edward Allcard aboard a yawl seeking calm amid daily news quirks.
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New York
Mute
Madison
New York Cardinals
St. Louis Yankees
Mynah
Edward Allcard
England
Sammy Goldstein
Sammy
Edward
Rotary speaker cites pine growth and sunflowers in UN talk
A Rotarian in a United Nations setting notes sunflowers grow fast but white pine grows slowly, urging patience in rebuilding the world. A string of humorous exchanges follows about growing up, mistakes, and weight estimates from a recruit. Canadian nickel production reaches over 130000 tons.
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The
United Nations
Before and After Ads Clash in Family Banter
A childlike dialogue scene contrasts domestic pressures with jokes about money and fashion. A husband questions funding for a new dress while a wife responds with calm humor. The piece includes the house editor voices and a quip from Dr. Burlingame about laughter.
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Decatur
Associated Press
MAIL
Palace
Delano Park
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Squane Billi
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
J. D
Eabores Syndicate
Lac
Bob Considine
International News Service
Decatur Junior
Dad
Carmen Carter
Bill
Steve
C. Charles Burlingame
Institute of Living
Dillehay
OER
GRANT
Doan
Moody’s
Cain
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