Folsom Sees Breach Healed at Democratic Breakfast
NEW YORK December 3 Gov James E Folsom of Alabama said the Democratic break with Southern Dixiecrats last year is cured by Truman election and that Republicans are dead in Dixie He argued there are no GOP roads or policies to offer and he did not back Byrnes coalition idea Barkley called the breakfast enjoyable with only incidental policy talk
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New York
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Truman
Dixie
Folsom
Alben W. Barkley
Democratic National Committee
James F. Byrnes
Barkley
Whisky goes begging in Washington court
Policeman Bernard W. Best testified in a bootlegging case. The defense challenged his ability to identify whisky. He refused to drink evidence, saying he is on duty and prohibited from drinking. Judge Nadine Gallagher agreed, noting she does not want drinking in court.
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Washington
Bernard W. Best
Best
Nadine Gallagher
Pearson's Expose of Thomas Groundwork of Charge
Drew Pearson's escalating series on salary kickbacks by Congressman J Parnell Thomas built a documented case shown to the Justice Department and used in court. Pearson argued most lawmakers are honest but warned against rotten apples, noting more revelations involving another Democrat forthcoming.
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Pearson
Thomas
Drew Pearson
J. Parnell Thomas
Justice Department
Washington
Congress
New Jersey
British Official Invites Germans to Cocktail Party
A British official invited German officials to a cocktail party in Hamburg. One official replied, calling himself Hern Mister Cocktail, a quip noted by Neue Illustrierte. The item reflects wartime social etiquette and humorous exchanges between officials in Germany.
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Hamburg
Germany
Hern
Neue Illustrierte
White Christmas appeal aids Selma Methodist Home children
State wide drive supports the Methodist Children's Home in Selma Alabama, aiding dependent youngsters without parental care. Kenneth E. Cooper notes rising demand as funds fund schooling farming and household chores. drive culminates in church collections Dec 18 with new board members joining the fundraising effort.
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Methodist
Selma
Kenneth E. Cooper
Alabama
Florida
First National
Birmingham
O. H. Horton
Cooper
M. L. Triplett
Langsdale
Calvin M. Pinkard
Denson M. Franklin
Gadsden
French Craddock
Sylacauga
L. C
Eufaula
T. M. Lloyd
Pensacola
L. B. Green
Pepperell
J. F. Daniel
DeFuniak Springs
Roy O. Hill
Dothan
Max E. Livingston
R. N. Burson
Grapes to Rhine and Rome Aid Allied Zones
Official announcements outline a $11,000,000 Italian food shipment program to Allied occupied Western Germany and Rome. The plan allocates $4,000,000 for fresh produce and potatoes, $500,000 for tomatoes, $2,000,000 for dried fruits and nuts, $800,000 for milk and meat, $500,000 for olive oil, and $400,000 for other foods.
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Rhineland
Rome
Germany
Mystery Witness Back For Alabama's Flogging Trials
In Jefferson County Alabama the flogging trials resume with a mystery witness, Ervin Leon Key, a 28 year old Houston nightclub manager, feared for his life after fleeing Alabama in June. Defendants include Rich ard Lollar Rev R C Lyons and A B Carradine with 15 others indicted for mob related floggings. The solicitor declines to reveal who will be tried first or witness details. The case follows cross burning and hooded night rider violence in spring across central Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
State of Alabama
Richard ©. Lollar
Cyclops
Adamsville
R C. Lyons
A. B. Carradine
Lollar
Jefferson
Alabama
Walker
Clay
Coleman A
Brownie) Lollar
Richard Lollar
McDonal
Rev. Lyons
Jack
Alexander
Willie Stevens
Mary Henderson
Pumpkin Center
Lyons
Carradine
Ervin Leon Key
FBI
Houston
Tex
Galen N. Willis
Queen of Cotton Grateful For Local Visit Honor
Miss Lallie Hudgings of Alabama known as Queen of Cotton sent a note of thanks to the Decatur Chamber of Commerce after a recent visit. She praised Mr Sims and the hospitality shown to her party. She said she felt royally treated during the Decatur stop and appreciated the warmth and courtesy extended.
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Queen of Cotton
Birmingham Papers Withheld Houston Arrest Story
The solicitor's office asked Birmingham newspapers to omit the Houston arrest report and refused comment after publication. Court attaches predict the Houston case will figure prominently in at least one trial set for next week.
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Birmingham
Houston
Oak tree diversity and family ties noted
The oak belongs to the beech family and encompasses more than 200 species globally, highlighting its wide variety and widespread presence in temperate regions.
Financial summary of school funds and disbursements
A historical record shows line items for cafeteria programs Attendance Free Lunches Rehab and Crippled Children with balances brought forward and total funds. Disbursements include engineering on sites Carver Elementary School Negro High School work and other legal expenses totaling 7 500 00 with a balance on hand and a notary public James McMullin.
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B. Carver
C. Negro High School
Negro High
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