Alabama politics and football notes mix in wary times
The column cites national party tensions with Truman and Wallace, remarks on Alabama electors and white supremacy, and local praise for Coach Shorty Ogle after the Northern All-Stars beat the Southern All-Stars in Tuscaloosa. It questions court orders to sway Alabama votes and mocks Senator Langan's plan while urging a cooling off period.
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Alabama
Democratic Party
Langan
Harry Truman
Truman
Barsley
Montgomery
Wallace to Speak in Decatur on Progressive Ticket
Henry Wallace, candidate for President on the Progressive ticket, is slated to address a Decatur audience from the courthouse steps Wednesday morning. The former vice president seeks a respectful hearing and urges local authorities to ensure a peaceful event under the U.S. Constitution.
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Henry Wallace
Court House
Wallace
United States
Death of Dr. J. A. Keller Ends Leadership at Florence State
The article reports the death of Dr. J. A. Keller, president of Florence State Teachers College in Alabama, describing him as a great leader and a trusted friend to many in the state. The piece notes his prominent role in education and his impact on the local community.
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Alabama
J. A. Keller
Florence State Teachers College
Dr Keller remembered for steadfast educational leadership
Friends recall Dr Keller's decisive commitment and ten years of service at Florence State Teachers College. They credit his leadership with significant gains in Alabama education and foresee ongoing efforts for improved youth training statewide.
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Dr. Keller
Florence State Teachers College
Alabama Education In
Keller
Florence
Alabama
Ogle Triumphs in Alabama Star Football Coach Returns
Decatur praises Shorty Ogle after he trained a green squad into a strong all star team from northern Alabama. He inspired players, built a stadium project, and many fans hope he stays in Decatur to lead Raiders.
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Shorty Ogle
University of Alabama
Ogle
Alabama
Decatur
Raiders
Ozie
Decatur School Board
Raider
Washington Merry-Go-Round on Hiss-Chambers probe shrinks scope
The Washington Merry-Go-Round notes the House un American Activities Committee clash over pursuing perjury in the Hiss-Chambers hearings. Mundt Nixon and Hebert sparred publicly on continuing investigations while Thoman showed reluctance, leading to a compromise to hear more witnesses before deferring to the Justice Department.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Robert S. Allen
House UN American Activities Committee
Hiss-Chambers
New Dealer
Time
Congressional
Ed Hebert
Louisiana
Carl, Mundt
R-S.d
Richard
Nixon
R-Cal
Shik-Cossaing
Hiss
Chambers
Mundt
Hebert
Justice Departmenty
Department
Dort
Justice Department
Parnell Thomas
Public urged to study atom energy says Lilienthal
The Nation Today: AEC leaders call for broad public education on atomic energy. Lilienthal argues for open discussion to improve policy and prevent misuse, urging media, schools, and private funds to spread basic knowledge of atoms and potential humane uses.
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David E. Lilienthal
Commission
Lilienthal
ABC
AEC
Atomic Energy Commission
Ands
National Committee On Atomic Information
Thas
Ming
Philippines amnesty plan targets puppet leaders and envoys
Vargas headed the puppet government executive committee and was Tokyo ambassador. He and two other ex-collaborationists Camillo Osias and Emilio Tria Tirona are due for amnesty. Arsenio Luz, propaganda minister, eyed for embassy info role with Leon Guerrero as top Manila radio broadcaster assistant.
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Na Swahk
Capital Hotel
Vargas
Tokyo
MacArthur
Laurel
Roxas
Camillo Osias
Emilio Tria Tirona
Arsemio Luz
Leon Guerrero
Manila Radio
Missouri Lead Belt Sees Longest Strike Of Year
In Missouri the St. Joseph Lead Company hosts the year's longest strike as hundreds of its workers walk out for eight weeks over wage demands. The Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers union CIM led the action with no settlement in sight.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
Army promotion boards to start lower rank up next year
The Army is top heavy with generals leaving no vacancies for those on the general officers eligibility list. Promotion boards will begin from lower ranks and work up, reversing the usual top down practice due to the overload.
Happiness Defined in Contest Draws Female Lead
A French newspaper runs a contest to define happiness. The leading entry is from a woman claiming happiness requires living without men.
Wyoming House Battle Tightens Between Barrett and Flannery
National party chiefs monitor a tight Wyoming race for the lone House seat. Republican incumbent Frank R. Barrett seeks a fourth term while Democrat L. G. Pati Flannery, a former administrative aide to Sen. Joe O Mahoney, gains strong primary support after a wartime career and a decisive Wyoming primary showing.
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Wyoming
House of Representatives
Frank R. Barrett
L. G.pati Flannery
Barrett
Edward V Robertson
Hunt
Flannery
Joe O.mahoney
Washington
Voltaire Introduces Wash and Clock Industry to Switzerland
A historical note credits Voltaire with introducing the wash and clock industry to Switzerland, marking a notable early influence on Swiss crafts and manufacturing. The claim situates Voltaire as a catalyst in cross cultural industrial exchange during his era.
Gambler waiter and early jokes in a Reader's Digest clipping
A humorous collage shows a dining car waiter joking about gambling a two dollar bill while the boss pays a lunch bill of 145 dollars. The piece blends quips about professors, young men, voices, vitamins and a sign promising a weeklong closure for “fishing-pox.”
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Reader's Digest
Decatur Man Gets Light on Contortionist Life
A witty exchange from Decatur contrasts a contortionist’s easy life with a man who jokes his wife wants a washing machine while another friend notes his wife married him. The cartoonish quip highlights domestic humor.
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Decatur
Truman Denials and Roosevelt Loyalists in Washington
Westbrook column argues President Truman defends Rooseveltists within his administration, labeling critics as un-American. It cites Bert Andrews and The New York Herald Tribune, accusing them of political bias and praising a legal, non-political critique of Washington’s press. The piece contends public sentiment questions the charges and favors due process in trials.
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New York
Harry Truman
Truman
McGrath
California
F. R. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mahatma
Russia
Elliott
Jimmy
Fala
Andrews
Washington
New York Herald-Tribune
Washington Standard
Warren G. Harding
Senator Walsh
Montana
Grant
Wharman Arnold
Department of Justice
Har
Heywood Broun
Congressional
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Herald-Tribune
Congress
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Tuscaloosa
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Sy oRiw Pearson
Clark Clifford
Sherwood
Hopkins
Clifford
U.S
Jose Laurel
Liberty
Philippine
Hotfoot
Franklin van Zeim
Nehemiah
Max Hall
James Marlow
Atomic ‘Energy Commission
Herbert S. Marks
University of Chicago Law Review
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Switzland
Voltaire
Gene Aker
Clara Evanhoe
Kitchener- Waterloo
Jones
David Deutsch
Pegler
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Westbrook
Morgan County
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Tire and Battery Service
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