GOP promises cleanup and 1948 race focus at banquet
Republican leaders led by Martin pledged a 1948 program to “clean up” after 14 years of New Deal, with Todd urging prompt action on labor legislation to prevent coal strikes. Dan Whetstone called for professionalizing diplomacy, as Reece urged quick pick of a 1948 convention city and a $900,000 budget for headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Eaders
Congress
Martin
Mass
GOP
White House
Jouett Ross Todd
Kentucky
Dan Whetstone
Montana
Carroll Reece
Republican
Local drug firms listed as sellers and guarantors
Sold and guaranteed by Caddell Drug Co. in Decatur and by Alabama drug firms in Decatur Hartselle Cullman and Hanceville. Walker Wholesale Drug Co. of Birmingham is also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddell Drug Co
Decatur
Alabama Drug Co
Pattillo Drug Co
Hartselle
Super Drugs
Cullman
Peoples Drug Co
Hanceville Drug Co
Hanceville
Walker Wholesale Drug Co
B’ham
Decision in Will Contest Upends Tucker Estate
Alabama Supreme Court voids James A. Tucker will for unequal treatment of heirs and directs final estate disposition to Chambers County court. The court also upholds a 25 year sentence for Mrs. Missouri Mae Vice for stomping her husband to death in Birmingham.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
James A. Tucker
Chamber County
John
James Tucker
Ed Livingston
Chambers
Supreme Court
Missouri Mae Vice
Birmingham
Thomas B. “Pop
Iron Pony Retired After 26 Years At Fort Benning
Fort Benning Georgia reports its 20 mile narrow gauge iron pony locomotive is retired from active service after 26 years of Army use. The small engine helped move troops and supplies in World Wars one and two, carrying up to 84 000 troops in nine months, now placed in inactive reserve ready to return if needed.
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Fort Benning
United States
Benning
Christmas Seals Mobilize Public TB Fight Nationwide
Tuberculosis remains the leading killer of the young, with deaths reported across the nation. The Christmas Seals drive backs campaigns to control TB, urging support for a broader nationwide effort.
Confusion Over Georgia White Primary Repeal Sparks Battle
The Atlanta Constitution reports that efforts to grant Georgia an all white primary by repealing primary laws trigger confusion. The piece notes potential questions over state wide or local primaries and clashes between white primary advocates and lawmakers on local autonomy.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution Today
General Assembly
Fulton County
Augusta legislator drafts repeal bill on primaries
Roy Harris of Augusta, retiring speaker, writes incoming legislators that he is drafting a bill to repeal both state and county primary laws. He suggests new representatives introduce local bills to repeal laws governing their municipal primaries.
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Roy Harris
Augusta
States Ready for Building Hospitals in South
Georgia and Alabama health officials predicted their states will proceed with hospital construction under the Hill-Burton program. They expect the $75 million annual federal aid for five years, with each state likely receiving about $3 million yearly, contingent on Congress appropriating funds. Both say existing laws and surveys position them to meet participation requirements.
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Ashington
Georgia
Alabama
Congress
B. F. Austin
Guy G. Lunsford
Public Health Service
Lunsford
Austin
Anual Conference of
State and Territorial Health Officers
Tuberculosis Germ Found By Robert Koch In 1882
The tubercule bacillus, the germ that causes tuberculosis, was discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Koch
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Russell
Polhill
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Old Crip
George
Impless
Doc Danglefutty
Doc
Diana
Mister Hog
Eou
Count
Lyons Electric Company
Tim Lyons
2Nd Ave
Moulton Street
Exchange Furniture CO
East Moulton St
Iron Pony
J. R. Dannell
Walnut St
Decatur Transit
Bendix
Radio—Phonograph
Kennedy
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First Ave
STV
Goodyear
Goodyear Truck
Pasconor
Fox
Arnold Priest
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Speake
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L. W. Swindell
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Lee and Line
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