Decatur on the march with new developments planned
The Decatur paper highlights multiple projects shaping the Tennessee Valley town. Calumet & Hecla to build a Decatur fabricating plant, an airport study, a potential stadium, a regional livestock coliseum, a tubercular sanatorium funding, and a North Alabama natural gas initiative, all supported by local committees and county organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Tennessee Valley
Calumet & Hecla
Louisville & Nashville
North Alabama
Morgan County Post No. 15
Dewey May Ditch Donovan for Drum Senate Bid
Westbrook notes Governor Dewey and the Republican leadership aim to nominate Lieut Gen Hugh A Drum for the U S Senate at Saratoga Sept 3, arguing Drum would be a compliant seat in Dewey’s shadow while Donovan offers independence and strong campaign credentials. The piece contrasts Drum’s naivete with Donovan’s independence and warns of political risks to Drum from party factions and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Dewey
Republican State Committee
William J. Donovan
Hugh A. Drum
United States Senate
Saratoga
Donovan
General Drum
Dewey
Defrey
Drum
Tom
Herbert Lehman
Democrats
General Donovan
Senate
Empire State Building
al Smith
John J. Raskob
West
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
War Department
G. L's
Office of Strategic Services
State Federation of Labor
Years Ago Today and Campaign Preparations Highlight Notice
The column notes Arthur Nichols displaying a bald eagle killed on Flint Creek yesterday. Bob Jones campaign committees are preparing for the revival starting September 4. Various local residents and guests travel or host events, with many short notices of visits, entertainments, and travel plans across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Nichols
Flint Creek
Bob Jones
Hendley and Son
Columbia, Tenn
Claudia Moss
Nashville
L. P. Troup
Louise Almon
Nela Garner
Athens
Ethel Roberts
Fanny Brown Collier
W. A. Bibb
Law Lamar
Meritone
L. W. Barton
Salt Lake
Annie Mae Allen
Clarence Fly
Margaret Broadus
O. W. Shelton
Birmingham
Political portrait questions loyalty over ability in 1948 race
The passage argues a political figure risks renomination if he remains loyal to a personal circle rather than his own competence and independence. It accuses him of using others to advance his own standing and questions the value of his friendships in the election context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jerome Wildberg
Price aims and wage hikes shadow 1948 political economy
Washington commentary argues a new wage increase within sixty days before the election, tied to inflation and production, with OPA price controls, meat and consumer goods movements, and auto workers pressing for raises. The piece warns further wage hikes risk renewed inflation and weaker purchasing power without increased production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
OPA
Agriculture
Anderson
Paul Porter
CIO
Asl
Auto Workers
Types of arthritis and their causes explained
The article outlines six arthritis types identified by Dr. Charles P. Wilson of Portland. It explains rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, traumatic, infectious, acute rheumatic fever, and gouty arthritis, plus diagnostic steps and tailored treatments including gout management with colchicine and diet, fluids, and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Wilson
Portland
Oregon
Eee
Cabinet Defers Pacific Islands Future Decision Indefinitely
The four-member cabinet committee without a formal meeting has deferred all decisions on the future government of Pacific islands under U S control. Interior Secretary Krug disclosed the reversal of the department's previous position to reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Islands
United States
Krug
Walter Winchell In New York
Walter Winchell recounts notables from the Criminal Courts Building era with anecdotes on sheriff Tom Barrett and the Lewandowski case, noting pranks by press crews, Warned by a former Joliet warden offer, and reflections on Syracuse honors for Larry Finley and ongoing New York–Syracuse connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
New York
Jack Lait
Criminal Courts
Ben Hecht
Charles MacArthur
Chicago
Olod Criminal Courts
Ben
Charlie
Star Newsman
Hildy Johnson
Hilding
City Press Ass'n
Turner Hall
Tom Barrett
Board of Trade
Tom
Cook County
Rank Lewandowski
Barrett
Thomas Barrett
Frank Lewandowski
Barret
John Doe
Richard Roe
Ernie Stout
Clare Snively
Los Angeles
Walter Noble Burns
Billy the Kid
Bill Culver
Sam Lederer
Charles S. Deneen
Ilinois
Joliet
Syracuse
Larry Finley
Larry
San Diego
Hollywood
Lou Holtzes
Walter Florell
Decatur Daily Endorses Hire A Veteran Program
A letter from Oscar Tate Acting State Director U S Employment Service thanks Decatur Daily Publisher Barrett Shelton for endorsing the Hire A Veteran program. It notes the paper’s publicity as highly effective for mobilizing community action to aid returning veterans' employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Oscar Tate
U. S. Employment Service
Windsors Check In At Waldorf And Other Society Bits
A brisk society round up notes October 1 at the Waldorf with the Windsors and assorted celebs. Illness to Jimmy Savo in Los Angeles. Nijinsky rumor from Vienna. Ayres: best man for Jennifer Holt and Bill Blackwell on Sept. 25. Various social sightings include Lew Ayres, Shir ley Pietella, Roger Prevost, Sharon Mc Neil, and others at Armando's and in the Coast circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsors
the Waldorf
Jimmy Savo
Los Angeles
Nijinsky
Vienna
Lew Ayres
Jennifer Holt
Bill Blackwell
Chu Reyes
Finn Femme
Shirley Pietella
Roger Prevost
Sharon McNeil
Armando
Fileen Barton
Larry Kaye
del Cassino
Myra Taylor
Saratoga
Ann Taylor
Powers Poser
Bob Gamble
Mary Jane Lawson
Skateur
George de Witt
Paul Kosloff
Lenore Lee Dee Purnell
Harry Tedrey
Modelan Miller
Bill Bloomingdal
Zodiac Room
Bren Fletcher
Diana Barrymore
Jacqueline Stix
Jane Withers-Blake Garner
Clark Gable
Barbara Bannister
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Alabama
Associated Press
Franklin County Times
Red Bay Board
Montgomery
Forsooth
Talmadge
the Daily
Halsey
Tokyo
Finland
CPA
Theia Herald
Baskervilles
Columbia
West End
Highland Park
Limestone County
Morgan County
North
Flint
Pegler
By Westri
OK Peglen
Westbrook
Gio
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
Walter
Eureka
2Nd Ave
The
Daily Reserve
Mr. Barrett Shelton
Decatur, Alabama
John Boles
Screenstar
Arrowhead
Lew Lehr
Col. E. R. Bradley
New Canaan
Paramount
Bee Palmer
al Siegel
Tommy Farrells
Glenda
King Features Syndicate
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Morgan County National Bank State National Bank
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