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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
4
Word clouds around the Blue Gray roster include Ray Richeson, known as the demon Alabama linesman, not listed. The piece notes lingering questions about invitations and acceptance amid a weather filled news cycle and political chatter on Truman era topics.
Dr. Theodore Herr a 37 year old Hamburg Germany physician operated to remove his own appendix the procedure lasting four and a half hours he resumed hospital duties afterward A note to Marshall Haynes of the Louisville and Nashville railroad praises cordial Alabama Auburn relations and discusses editorials and comic book debates with references to university disciplinary actions and literary substitutions.
Four Birmingham leaders Thomas W. Martin Frank P. Samford George Mattison Jr and Robert Gregg are saluted for their statewide impact. Martin leads Alabama power and Rotary leadership while Samford boosts the State Chamber and charity drives. Mattison heads Birmingham Slag and supports Crippled Children’s Clinic. Gregg guides U S Steel Birmingham and backs State Docks efforts.
The real estate lobby is said to have recruited 3,300 amateur lobbyists to oppose public housing and rent control in Washington. Led by Dal Snyder of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, the group aims to sway Congress and thwart Truman era housing initiatives, claiming victory by large margins.
Snyder relies on 3300 unregistered lobbyists posing as congressmen's constituents to sway votes. They avoid registration, work as personal friends of lawmakers, and are funded partly by the National Association of Real Estate Boards collecting about $5 per member to raise over $200,000.
A grass roots real estate lobby lists key players on Capitol Hill. Doug Whitlock Chunky from Building Products Institute, Frank Cartwright from the National Association of Home Builders, Herb Nelson from the Real Estate Boards, Cal Snyder as chief lobbyist, and Albert as another teammate are named as part of the lobby network.
Anniston Star notes Mr. Gregg, an Alabama Newcomen Society member and Georgia Tech and Cornell alumnus, wrote a Birmingham lecture on the history of the TCI. The paper, praised for authentic research and human interest, should find its way into libraries nationwide.
Franklin van Zeim presents a proverb themed piece citing Proverbs 18 20 about choosing company wisely. The message warns that associates of fools ruin one’s own prospects while companionship with the wise yields wisdom.
Payne and Morton Bodfish lead a group described as the worst lobby in Washington. They are joined by John Owen of the National Apartment Owners Association and his aide Burton Edwards, ex Army Captain Herbert Brill, and others ready to press their case as Congress reconvenes on January 3.
A misreported claim that Charlie Ross aimed to sell his Washington home before the election provoked anger at the White House. Ross bullied staff during three days of meetings while Gen. Harry Vaughan joked that the press secretary was mildly offended yet amused by past criticism.
Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault contends in his memoirs that he flew against the Japanese before forming the Flying Tigers. He recalls a rare reference to Madame Chiang Kai-shek directing support and even paying Curtis-Wright $55,000 for a Hawk trim, a detail never before published.
James Marlow surveys the long and disputed chronology of Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss. The piece traces Chambers claims from 1939 through hearings and subpoenas, noting conflicting sworn testimony and the evolving lettuce of evidence including a pumpkin microfilm tale.
The piece notes Chennault’s 1937 private air battles against Japan, claiming Madame Chiang Kai-shek paid him for each downed plane. He tallies 30 victories totaling 15000 dollars before memoirs were blocked. He hints the Hawk Special shaped his wartime lessons and saved American pilots later in China.
A health column discusses an itchy area around the lower bowel opening, possible allergy causes, and treatments. It notes ice packs, zinc oxide, avoidance of irritants, and the anti histamine pyribenzamine with mixed results. It also covers skin care after bowel movements and dietary restrictions.
A 49 year old Birmingham man R T Tidwell was killed yesterday by a falling rock at the Sayreton mine near Birmingham. County Coroner Joe L Hilderbrand ruled accidental death. He died on arrival at a Birmingham hospital.
Westbrook analyzes an AFL union constitution as a racketeering structure with sovereign power in its leaders. It describes conventions every decades, charters revoked by mob rule, and top officers controlling finances and committees. The piece links President Truman to defending Taft-Hartley limits on workers.
Clarence M. Hilthruner, 65, longtime Santa Claus for East Lake Orphans, died after a five months illness. He served as secretary treasurer of the Alabama Elks Crippled Children's Fund and was a former Birmingham Elks trustee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at his home and at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Navy first used a forward pass in its football maneuvers in 1906.
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