Senator Ellender Sugar Interest Apology Column
The Washington Merry Go Round reports on August 17 that Senator Allen Ellender pressed a sugar quota bill while buying four acres of land from South Downs Sugar Company at 2500 dollars an acre. It notes the company president testified before his committee and warns of possible conflicts of interest. The column then says new facts require an apology to Ellender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen Ellender
Louisiana
Congress
Ellender
Southdowns Sugar Company
Houma
Senator Ellender
Sugar Company
Harold Talbott
High school driver education funded by new car dealers
Over 8 000 cars valued at more than 16 million dollars were provided to nation's high schools for driver education in the last term. Dorothy Nell Alford suffers severe burns from a grease fire on the stove, risking eyesight. Some New York Democratic leaders warn Adlai Stevenson cannot defeat Eisenhower. Kefauver is predicted to poll more votes than Stevenson or Harriman, though none will beat Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nell Alford
New York State
Adlai Stevehson
Eisenhower
Kefauver
Stevenson
Harriman
Dole
England
Nancy Astor
Britain
Nancy
Smarter Than We Are Opinion Talk Sparks Debate
A columnist argues that international relations leaders are wiser than the public for permitting a Russian farm delegation while criticizing the Kremlin. The piece contends Russia seeks global domination and spread of Communism, contrasting it with American production advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Steal Their Thunder Over Flood Control Views
Letter argues federal neglect of Northeastern flood control and calls TVA area members of Congress to propose early nationwide flood measures. Writer asserts Northeastern needs action and questions federal funding priorities, offering a charitable metaphor of casting bread upon waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
TVA
Morgan County United Fund faces first drive with $94800 goal
The Morgan County United Fund launches its first campaign aiming for 94800 with 18 agencies and admin costs. Families are urged to give generously beyond a dollar, matching the county’s reputation for generosity and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Morgan County
Community Chest
Red Cross
Senator Ellender faces criticism over sugar bill tactics
A writer asserts Ellender pressured Rep. Harold Cooley to pass the sugar quota and then blocked other industry voices by admitting two cane sugar lobbyists to a Senate Finance Committee executive session. The piece notes past censure for Bingham and questions Ellender’s motives amid land deals with cane sugar companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellender
Louisiana
Harold Cooley
North Carolina
House Agriculture Committee
Cooley
Ellend
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Bingham
Joe McCarthy
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Charles L. Evanson
Robert Shields
American Sugar, Beet Industry Policy Committee
Josiah ‘Ferris
American Sugar Cane League
United States
Cuba
Acceptance and Moving On from Life’s Unchangeable Events
The piece urges accepting past events and decisions as unchangeable. It notes daily regrets and the need to bear consequences, not rely on others judgment, and reshaping life after illness or death. It concludes with William James on acceptance as a first step to overcoming consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
Air Force conflict of interest in oil contracts
An opinion piece details a pattern of conflicts of interest in the Air Force dating to 1954 1955, focusing on W W White of ESSO and the appointment process overseen by top defense officials. It contrasts White with Colonel Roger W Moore a career officer with petroleum experience, noting White sought high rank and potential ESSO presidency while serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Talbott
Air Force
Washington
W. W. White
ESSO
House Armed Services Committee
White
Roger W. Moore
Moore
Joint Logistic Plans Group
Armed Services
West Point
Uncle Sam
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Charles Thomas
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Navy
Prosperity and perplexed Britain amid European postwar ease
Pegler notes Europe's revival since 1916 with widespread luxury while England edges toward full employment and inflation. The Daily Mail blames inefficiency and a loyal crowd at seaside resorts signals shifting economic strain. He observes Germans, Belgians and French travelers crowd Geneva as Paris enjoys a second summer exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Europe
Pegler
England
Daily Mail
Gustav Luzy
London Daily Mail
Labor’s Plan for Special Disaster Units From Flood Zone
Riesel reports on labor leaders proposing nationwide emergency disaster units to aid flood-stricken regions. AFL CIO unions mobilize rapid health, water, and relief efforts with mobile clinics, water supplies, and transport to restore plants and livelihoods after devastating floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riesel
Labor
Kerrigan
Willys Motor Co
Kerrigan’s Union
Varieti mi
AFL
CIO
Leo Perlis
Gingold, Perlis and
the Hall Syndicate, Inc
Democrats foresee a Democrat as next president in 1960
Birmingham report says Matt McClusky NDC treasurer believes the next president will be a Democrat. He travels to Montgomery for a party luncheon with Gov. James E. Folsom and Dorothy Vredenburg. He predicts a big year for Democrats and proposes raising campaign limits to seven million dollars. The Jackson Day dinner in Birmingham is planned for October 5 as a fund raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Matt McClusky
National Democratic Committee
McClusky
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Dorothy Vredenburg
National Committee
Gardner Goodwyn
Bessemer
Congress
Alabama
Morgan Cattlemen Plan Friday Tour
Morgan County Cattlemen's Association members and guests are invited to a beef cattle tour and barbecue Friday starting at 1 p.m. The tour begins at the Arnold and Edwin Morris farm in Lacey's Spring, then to Faro Ranch and Glendale Farm west of Decatur, ending with a barbecue supper and short program at Alabama Flour Mills at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Cattlemen's Association
R. H
Arnold
Edwin Morris
Lacey's Spring
Faro Ranch
Glendale Farm
Decatur
Glendale
Alabama Flour Mills
Accident Claims No 2 Victims In Union Creek Crash
Albertville Alabama authorities report L Camp 27 Crossville died in hospital from burns and injuries suffered in a Saturday night crash near Union in which Joel White was killed. A third passenger Troy Max Noojin remains in serious condition after the car plunged off the road into a creek and caught fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertville
Ala
L. Camp
Crossville
Union
Joel White
Camp
Troy Max Noojin
Prohibition zealot's house raid shocks Charleston crowd
Officers found two men in a residence believed to be a beer parlor after an earlier sighting at a house owned by Rev. Paul M. Pridgen a Baptist minister noted for his prohibition stance. Magistrate Thom heard the report with little patience for the visitors claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8.C
Thompson
Paul M. Pridgen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Associated Press Press
MAIL
Jesus
Mae E. Hunter
Nashville
Tenn
National Baptist Publishing Board
Mationay
Arlie
Davidson
Orphans OF
Bank of England
la Residence
Alps
Paris
The
Herald Tribune
U. S
Patent Office
Victor Riesel
New England
Asia
All America
Mount J
Pennsylvania
Northeast
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
David Gingold
Mobile Health Center
George M. Leader
Yardley
Auto Workers
Charles Kerrigan
National Copper and Brass Council
Democrass
Morgan Cattlemen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!