Wickersham’s payroll claims raise ethics questions
Drew Pearson notes Oklahoma Democrat Victor Wickersham, a Mangum native, runs a real estate business in Washington while the congressional payroll funds his office. He argues taxpayer money should not finance private business, calling payroll outlays for such use theft from constituents.
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Victor Wickersham
Mangum
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Congressional Record
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Moonshiners Tracked Via Camera Evidence By Deputy
Madison county officers spotted moonshining by using a deputy’s camera left running at a still for several minutes. Once the operators realized they were observed they fled, leaving the identity of the operators captured on film as evidence.
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Madison County
Southeastern Conference Reopens Bowl Bids For 1951 Season
The SEC votes to reopen bowl bid acceptance, promising a return to bowl play in 1951 though profits may shrink as the conference takes a sizable share to fund the commissioner's office. Fans urge a stable rule long enough for consistent fan familiarity.
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Southeastern Conference
Southeastern
Disgraced Rep Parnell Thomas Faces Uncertain Prison
The congressman, convicted of padding his office payroll and fined ten thousand dollars, could be released early due to poor health. The piece argues the real penalty is the family dishonor and questions whether the crime was worth the gain, noting overall greed and living costs.
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Parnell Thomas
Thomas
Doctors Push Compulsory Dues For Lobby In Washington
The doctors have decided on action against socialized medicine and will make dues to the American Medical Association compulsory at $25 a year. They echo other professions with powerful Washington lobbies, insisting government is driven by pressure rather than policy.
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American Medical Association
Washington
Get Out The Vote Drive Planned For Morgan County
The Daily plans a new appeal to Morgan County qualified voters to fulfill civic duties and vote. Cooperation from citizens and organizations is assured. A preprimary drive is hoped to begin after the first of the year ahead of a May primary, date to be fixed at the January 21 Montgomery meeting of the state democratic executive committee.
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Montgomery
Budget clash over taxes and cuts sparks budget debate
Budget Director Frank Pace says no balanced U S budget next year without tax increases. Senator Byrd proposes seven and a half billion in federal spending cuts to steer away from deficit finance. Congress faces a choice between Pace’s tax stance and Byrd’s spending restraint.
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Frank Pace
U.S
Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Two Names on Payroll Row in Oklahoma Congressman Office
A report details two people with roles tied to Congressman Wickersham of Oklahoma. James W Taylor draws 7720 a year plus 4000 for selling machinery and 17.50 monthly Army pension, while Lloyd Matthews earns 2298 from the congressman’s real estate firm and has not worked in the office for months. The article questions Taylor’s true duties and payment for “answering letters” as a contractor with Herd Equipment Company.
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James W. Taylor
Herd Equipment Company
Oklahoma City
Lloyd Matthews
Wickersham
Taylor
Aubrey Witt
Jim Taylor
Hobart
Oklo
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Witt
Matthews
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Sheriff
Mr. Taylor
Congressman Wickersham
Mr. Wickersham
D Equipment Company
Living Today and the Lesson of Setbacks
A motivational reflection on resilience. It argues that failures and unexpected blows test character, but giving up leads to stagnation. The piece cites the ancient Chinese idea that glory lies not in never falling but in rising each time you fall, urging persistent effort.
In view of union racketeers Hogan exposes corrupt union leaders
Westbrook New York December 11 1949 excerpts from Frank S Hogan report expose union racketeers led by Fay Bower and others in the Operating Engineers and Hod Carriers groups. Details include extortion schemes to raise labor costs for New York water project contractors and the role of a New Deal political network. The piece ties these rackets to current efforts and names individuals such as Parkinson McGeory and McSpedon with their court outcomes.
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William Green
Chicago
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Frank S. Hogan
Orney
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Joseph S. Fay
James Bower
Hod-Carriers
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Medina
David Dubinsky
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Alger Hiss
Frankfurter
Martin J. Parkinson
Yonkers
Union of Operating Engineers
William J. McGeory
Westchester County Building and Construction Trades Council
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Bill Green
Mr Taylor Promised Call Back After Meeting
The note indicates Mr. Taylor did not return a call following a prior meeting and a promised follow up is expected tomorrow.
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Mr. Taylor
Real Estate Employee and Congressional Payroll Question
Transcript shows a secretary confirming she works for Con Matthews real estate company rather than the congressional office while being paid on the congressional payroll. The exchange questions external work and taxpayer funding, ending with directing queries to Mr. Wickersham.
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Lloyd Matthews
Congressman Wickersham
Matthews
Father Runs Elevator for Capitol Workers
Congressman Wickersham avoids supporting his 72-year-old father Frank by giving him a job running an elevator for construction workers in the capitol building. The elder Wickersham had seven years as a library of Congress watchman and, during the war, ran a used car lot on the rent-free congressional lot, selling to at least 12 congressmen and helping dealers find scarce cars. He kept cars on the parking lot between sales.
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Library of Congress
Oklahoma
Congressional
Gadsden Man Found Dead In Bessemer Drainage Ditch
Henry W. Martin a 69 year old from Gadsden Ala was found dead yesterday in a partially filled drainage ditch in Bessemer. Deputy Coroner T J McCollum said Martin died of drowning or a blow as he fell into the ditch. He had been visiting his daughter Mrs E C Clowdus and left downtown Bessemer to walk to her home late Saturday night.
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Gadsden
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Clowdus
Curvature of the Spine and Preventive Care
The article explains scoliosis as an abnormal S shaped spine due to uneven growth. It stresses prevention through regular posture checks in youth, and notes treatments from casts and braces to rest and, in some cases, surgery. It also includes a Q A on the NPN test for kidney function.
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King
Contention over union leaders and anti-labor faction
The passage accuses William Maloney and Green of the operating engineers union of not repudiating anti-labor elements tied to the union, noting they vanished from the official roster and were honored as graft casualties while survivors closed ranks and pressed on.
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Green
William Maloney
Parole Board Frees Two More Prisoners in Alabama
Montgomery December parole board member Glenn Vinson said two additional prisoners were released alongside 48 earlier, identifying Conner W. Weaver, 39, and Frank Edward Green, 41. Weaver, sentenced to 50 years for second degree murder in Jefferson County in 1943, became linked to the Birmingham “kiss of death” case. Green, given a life sentence for first degree murder in Elmore County in 1935, had prior robbery conviction in DC in 1934.
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Glenn Vinson
Conner W. Weaver
Frank Edward Green
Weaver
Jefferson
Birmingham
Green
Elmore County
Margaret Walker Weaver
Wesley D. Amnott
Federal Farm Agency
Amnott
Prattmont
FBI
District To Columbia
Hickory Nut Hunt for Albany Decatur Boys Postponed
Postponed hickory nut hunt for Albany Decatur boys due to rain, now set for Saturday. S. E. Arvidson Y staffer to accompany the youngsters. Kiwanis meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Y M C A with Marvin Rankin as secretary. Christmas gift ads from local shops anchor the page.
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S. E. Arvidson
Kiwanis Club
Marvin Rankin
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