Louisville and Nashville suit against Waterman dismissed after out of court settlement
A federal case in Mobile over a $283,274 claim for damage to a railroad bridge by an aircraft carrier was dismissed when Louisville and Nashville and Waterman Steamship settled privately. The unusual suit highlighted tension between railroads and steamship operators in transportation disputes.
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Louisville and Nashville
Waterman
Steamship Company
Mobile
Margaret Mitchell Dies. One Life Shaped Gone With The Wind
The author of Gone With The Wind has died. She never planned another book, and the novel's immense success defined her life. Mitchell used two secretaries to manage fan mail after 1936, and the work depicted a hopeful South rebuilding after ruin.
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Margaret Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
South
Negro Leaders Robeson and White Cited in Marriage Choices
The Daily notes that Paul Robeson and Walter White, prominent negro leaders, have sons who married white women. It questions whether such marriages reflect only economic aims or broader social equality goals, suggesting mixed implications for the civil rights debate.
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Paul Robeson
Walter White
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Robeson
The Stratton Story Showcases Team Play Values
A theatre review extols The Stratton Story for illustrating teamwork across society. It argues that team focus fosters effort beyond self, reducing strikes and workplace turmoil while aligning workers with management for collective success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stratton
Princess Theatre
Plight of Alabama schools in closing legislative days
With six legislative days left in Montgomery, education and appropriation bills stall amid political conflict. The Decatur system mirrors a statewide rise in enrollment, demanding more funds for teachers, buildings, and equipment to educate growing numbers of students at higher costs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Decatur
California governors race roils Democratic scramble in 1948
Washington Roundup reports California Democrats enter a lively contest for governor with James Roosevelt and George Luckey leading contenders amid intraparty intrigue. Rumors swirl of a Roosevelt McLain ticket backed by pension promoter support as lobbyist Arthur Samish cited.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Robert S. Allen
California
James Roosevelt
George Luckey
Truman
Roosevelt
Lackey
White House
Luckey
Capitol
George McLain
Roosevelt-McLain
McLain
Arthur Samish
Frederick Napoleon Howser
Lawmakers clash as B 36 probe resumes next week
Rep James Van Zandt a Navy reserve captain and key accuser is nearing terms with the anti Air Force League. State insiders blame the League for an anonymous letter attacking B 36 procurement that sparked the inquiry opening. Rep James Wadsworth is absent. his son-in-law is Secretary of Air Stuart Symington.
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James van Zandt
League
Navy Reserve
Air Force
James Wadsworth
Stuart Symmington
Secretary of
Air
Closed Senate Meeting Sparks Tense Exchange Over Displaced Persons
In a closed session the senate clashed over displaced persons policy with sharp exchanges and firm positions from both sides. No side backed down as negotiators framed funding and relocation questions amid partisan pressure.
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Senate
Grown Up Qualities Examined Amid Senate Clash
A 1940s article panel asks if individuals act with thought, control temper, forgive, and treat others fairly as immigration policy debate intensifies. Senator McCarran clashes with Revercomb allies over liberalizing displaced persons law, with Neely and Lucas pressing discharge actions. The meeting ends amid tense exchanges and vows to push the bill.
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Pat McCarran
McCarran
Revercomb
West Virginia
Hame-Duck
Matt Neely
Presbytery
Revercomb- McCarran
Pegler rants on cops, cats, and sewer rescues in New York
In a sharp tirade Pegler denounces news pictures of police divers digging in sewers to recover lost items. He mocks veterinary and public safety roles and argues cops should not perform animal rescues while urging harsher action against criminals. He laments city duties and praises government overreach.
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New York
Department of Sanitation
Bureau of Streets and Sewers
Pegler
Tinue
Western world uses multiple plans to unite against communism
Washington reports on the Marshall plan and Atlantic pact showing economic and military steps among 16 Western nations. The Council of Europe, with 13 European members, aims to discuss but not enforce defense, while Congress debates federation ideas for Western unity and a possible 1946-47 path toward broader union.
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Washington
Arms For Europe
Council of Europe
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Netherlands
Italy
Austria
Belgium
Luxembourg
Greece
Norway
Sweden
Trieste
Turkey
Denmark
Iceland
Ireland
Canada
Portugal
U. S
Congress
Council
Parliament of Nations
Europe
European Unity Movement
Winston Churchill
Committee of Ministers
Eact
United Nations
Senate
Glassblowers Embrace Craft and Breath Pressure
Glassblowers take pride in being called blow-hards as their strong breath shapes fine American glassware. Some cheeks distend from the pressure, their faces bulging to resemble canta loupes as they work.
Oak Ridge church schedule and community notices
Reverend Clarence Davis will fill his regular appointment at 11:00 P M Sunday. The annual monthly singing will be held at Oak Ridge Wednesday night August 24 at 7 30 p m. Several local families and visitors are listed as having recent visits and trips as school is set to start August 22.
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Clarence Davis
Oak Ridge
Krtwce
Gladys West
Porter Haynes
Jefferson Hospital
Birmingham
Price Clanton
Decatur
Earl Legg
Herman Morris
Edith
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Woo. Terry
Edward Singleton
James Sybert
Violet Cook
W. A. Means
W. O- Terry
Judy
Billy
Joe Cook
W. A. Thompson
Austinville
Imogene Martin
Orval
Sparkman
Ruby _ Vest
Louise Bailey
Wilson Sandlin
Florence State Teachers College
Richard” Wallace
Jack Pruitt
Mowlton
Orval Roberts
North New Hope
John Hardin
Marshall
S. W. Kay Ané
A. J. Downs
Irs Caster
Ath ens First Methodist church stone ceremonies draw crowd
On Monday August 18 1924 about 1200 people heard Bishop Warren A Candler deliver the principal address at the Athens First Methodist church cornerstone ceremonies. An unknown assailant shot Miss Lois Anders and Edgar Crane while reading a letter. Doane and Miss Anders escaped injury. Isom Watkins is sought in the knife slaying of Lillie Cross. Mrs Theresa Mors was found murdered with $5000 in jewelry taken from her body. Fiorella La Guardia backs the La Follette Wheeler ticket. Kiki Lenore Ulric rumored engaged to Sidney Blackmer amid manager Belasco's pleas to stay single.
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Warren A. Candler
Athens First Methodist Church
Lois Anders
Edgar Crane
Hartselle
Miss Anders
Doane
Isom Watkins
Negress
Lillie Cross
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McGrath
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Heli
Harold Ickes
City of
Pan- American Union
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Westbrook
Pegues
James Marlow
MS Shell
U.S
R. J. Scott
Morgan County
Zola Mae Legg
Antarctic
Albert A. Mors
Theresa Mors
Kid McCoy
Fiorella H. la Guardia
New York City
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Kiki
Lenore Ulric
Sidney Blacxmer
David Belascoe
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