Balloting and political reflections across nations and states
The column discusses Berlin balloting on Sunday and observes election day practices abroad. It notes concerns about U S voting participation, remarks on Alabama Auburn football history and a judge acquitting a jail dietitian, plus smog reports in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and a warning from the Louisville Courier Journal about declining voting turnout and the health of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Louisville Courier-Journal
Truman's Middle Name Mystery Clarified
The Daily office explored sources on Harry S. Truman's middle name. A caller suggested the S stood for neither a fixed name nor a true initial, but for family connections on both sides. The paper shared this explanation as a possible meaning without formal confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
America Unlimited and Alabama Growth Views
An Alabama Decatur era column lauds rising North Alabama growth and state leadership amid national economic trends. It cites Decatur’s farm marketing, diversified industry, and job creation as proof of local progress and civic strength. It also notes Coca Cola monopoly scrutiny by a Senate committee and soft drink competition developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
America
Alabama
Wild ducks aren’t the only birds flying South
The Washington Merry Go Round reports several defeated Congress members are touring South America on government expense with the House foreign affairs committee. Bartel Jonkman Pete Jarman Fred Busbey Walter Ploeser Anton Johnson George Gillie Chester Gross Hadden Fuller are named as participants, traveling after election with no clear purpose for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uck
Fred Busbey
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Venezuela
Mexico City
Congress
Walter Ploeser
Missouri
Pers
Gas Station Freezes Out Soft Drink Vending, Boss Warns
Bernard Berns of Dad's Root Beer warns that vending machine expansion at gas stations will crowd other brands from the market. He cites widespread installations, limited choice for outlets, and Coca-Cola dominance with letters from major manufacturers resisting non Coca-Cola sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Berns
Dad
Root Beer Company
Ray Dickey
Senate Committee
Berns
Coca- Cola
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
F. L. Jacobs Company
Lyon
Meaningful progress ride described as grand and long
A brief note highlights a long journey ahead described as one grand ride of meaningful progress, signaling optimism and forward motion.
Independent vender vows Coca-Cola flavor machine success
The Canteen operates as an independent flavor machine expert. Mr. Conover explains they installed an exclusive Coca-Cola vending system funded by syrup from the Coca-Cola Company and later added a three-flavor machine. He claims the wider flavor selection will outsell Coca-Cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufacturing Corporation
Canteen Company
Mr. Conover
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca- Cola
Coca Cola aided U S distribution to world markets
Senate hearing excerpts show Catherine Guyon and others noting that government agencies helped Coca Cola distribute beverages overseas, with opposition figures considering but favoring peaceful resolution and avoiding litigation. Bottlers proposed a state tax on vending machines while questions about habit forming drinks were noted but not resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Berns
Coca-Cola Company
Catherine Guyon
Senate Committee
Army
Navy
Air Force
George Meredith
Coca-Cola
Joseph Danzansky
Soft Drink Institute
A. Conover
Oso-Great
Chicago
Texarkana
Texas
Sanford
North Carolina
Navy pays vary by officer whim in subsistence rates
A Navy pay controversy shows enlisted sailors drawing different monthly subsistence sums in the same offices. Navy officials admit no clear law justifies the varying rates of 105, 67.50, or 31.50 dollars and confirm decisions often depend on superior endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellbottoms
Navy
Naval
Washington
Funeral services held for Clarence L. Willis Sr in Mobile
Funeral services for Clarence L. Willis Sr. Gulf coast lumberman were held in Mobile. Willis, a native of Meridian Mississippi, served as vice president and general manager of Gulf Lumber Co and was a director of the Southern Pine Association. He died Thursday and is survived by his wife, a son, and other relatives. Mercury is the smallest of the major planets of the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Clarence L. Willis
Gulf Coast Lumberman
Willis
Meridian
Miss
Gulf Lumber Co
Southern Pine Association
Universal Bible Sunday and the American Bible Society
Universal Bible Sunday is observed early in December with thanks for God's Word. Since 1816 the American Bible Society has translated published and distributed Bibles Testaments and portions for churches and missionary work. In 1947 the society distributed 4,020,693 volumes and published foreign language editions totaling 9,310,439 copies for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Bible
American Bible Society
Churches of America
All America
Purpura Forms and Treatments Highlighted in Medical Note
The article describes purpura as bleeding into skin and mucous membranes with various forms caused by infections dietary deficiency allergies or platelet problems. It notes thrombocytopenic purpura is common in youth and women, with signs of bleeding heart rapid pulse and possible spleen enlargement. Treatments include rest diet iron vitamin E, splenectomy for severe cases, and occasional venom injections. calls for study to identify cause before treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine
DAV Flower Sale Draws Gratitude and Funds
Commander Clifford Odom announced the DAV forget me not sale raised about 300 with citizens contributing. The event ran from booths citywide and exhausted all supplies by noon as senior girls aided the sale for Disabled American Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAV
Clifford Odom
Odom
Betty Blackwell
Nancy Weir
Jennie Blackwell
Bonnie Bolding
Carolyn Ellner
Donna Kingsmore
Marian Chandler
Evelyn Odom
Diane Spurlock
Mary Delmore
Elette Blackwell
Ethey
Truman Inaugural Parade To Favor Civilian Displays
Washington insiders expect a restrained parade with civilian groups emphasized and only select military units. A simple presidential reviewing stand design is planned and a white stand with the seal will be placed near the White House.
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Washington
Capitol
Washington Monument
Truman
White House
Charles G. Abbott
Smithsonian Institution
Abbott
Abbot
AMVETS and AVC Consider War Veterans Merger
A potential merger between AMVETS and AVC faces financial and membership pressures. The combined group would be under 200,000 members, contrasted with the Legion’s 3.3 million, yet unite World War II veterans. AVC's anti communist stance may ease cooperation while AMVETS likely leads any merger. Defense plans to tighten unification stir Washington and propose two new high level posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMVET
AVC
Washington
Amvets
American Veterans of
Defense
Congress
National Defense
Army Air Force
Navy Chiefs of Staff
European plan hurdle delays aid as U.S. roles in 4-year program loom
The Marshall plan assistance to 19 European nations may stall without a unified four year economic program. Key friction remains between Britain and France with conflicting aims risk delaying coordinated effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Arms aid debate mirrors the world of or arms race
Washington notes a persistent drain of military hardware while studying Western Europe needs. China demands immediate arms, South Korea seeks a larger army, and Greece and Turkey continue receiving aid, all adding to the priority of strengthening the U.S. military establishment.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Europe
China
Korea
Greece
Turkey
Norway Seeks 28.7 Million More for Military Budget
Prime Minister Gerhardsen announced a bill to add 28.7 million dollars to Norway’s military budget. He said fighting without allied help would be difficult, but the effort must proceed until support arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Gerhardsen
Norway
Swiss air raid panel backs bomb shelters in risky buildings
A Swiss air raid commission recommends installing bomb shelters in buildings deemed dangerous by size location or construction. The move targets structures considered high risk and aims to improve civil defense readiness across the country.
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Bern
Air Force prompts end of monthly military aircraft reports
Washington reports that the security minded Air Force has caused the Commerce Department to discontinue publishing monthly reports on military aircraft production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Commerce Department
VA considers higher rates for GI home loans
The Veterans Administration weighs a rise in GI loan interest from 4 to 4.5 percent. Congress empowered VA to set the rate, aiming to boost loan volume which has declined over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Veterans Administration
Congress
FBI Opens Police School In City At City Hall
FBI conducts a two week police training course in Decatur starting Monday at city hall. George D. King heads the program with FBI instructors teaching topics from loyalty to crime scene search and firearms. Circuit Solicitor George C. Johnson will speak December 14 and a public relations talk closes December 17.
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FBI
City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. B. Whitmire
George D. King
Birmingham
FBI Office
Whitmire
Offi
Cers
Decatur
King
George C. Johnson
Athens
H. A. Donahoo
Donahoo
R. P. Womack
A. M. Smith
Smith
P. A. Pratt
Osborne
Penahoo
Legion Auxiliary drive supporters named in report
Lea Williams Dean Johnson and Bobbye Nell Dugger led the effort with American Legion Auxiliary members Mary Jo Reeves Breck Reeves Pat Templeton Macie Parker Paul Thompson Martin Kingsmore and Mozell Owens assisting to boost the drive’s success.
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Lea Williams
Dean Johnson
Bobbye Nell Dugger
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Jo Reeves
Breck Reeves
Pat Templeton
Macie Parker
Paul Thompson
Martin Kingsmore
Mozell Owens
Ten Nominees For Postmasterships in State Get New Hope
Ten Alabama postmaster nominations not confirmed by the Republican Senate may be refiled by President Truman to the 81st Congress. The list includes Arthur R. Scroggins East Tallassee J Ponder Livingston Eutaw James C Mattox Gunn James D Jackson Horton Felton Jones Kennedy Marvin T Davis Leto hatchee Pauline B Sandlin Magnolio el John W Roney Newville Ogear Day Jrs Calaman and Charles H Eddins Jr Peterman.
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Washington
Alabama
Senate
Truman
Arthur R. Scroggins
East Tallassee
J. Ponder Livingston
Eutaw
James C. Mattox
Gunn
James D. Jackson
Horton
Felton Jones
Kennedy
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Nawee
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Berlin
Auburn
Raymond Sturdivant
Jefferson County
WAC
Montgomery
Walter Jones
Dilso
Jim McCord
Tennessee
Lewisburg
America Unlimited
America and Sons, Unlimited
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Valley
North
Zenship Drders
Big Jim Farley
Small Business Committee
GOP
Wherry
Nebraska
National Brands Soft Drink Institute
Mandrell Anixter
Soft Drinks Institute
Edward Mehren
Squirt
Baltimore
Kansas City
the Daily
Atr
Pearson
Franklin van Zeim
James
Lim
Meredith
Ward
Mercury
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
Dav's
National Safety Council
Arms and
O. P. Stinson
White's Jewelry Store
2Nd, Ave
Mayflower
Elliott Transfer CO
Aero Mayflower Transit CO
New Hope
TNT
Areea
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