Random collated local notices and opinions from wartime era column
A compilation of scattered notes and editorials from The Huntsville Times The Columbia Herald and The Tuscaloosa News. Topics include university enrollment in Athens Greece wage disputes auto industry wage concerns juke box costs and restaurant noise demobilization chapels at military bases and wartime memorials plus a quip on naval publication Bainbridge Maipsheet about a man and flattery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Alabama’s 1946 toll sparks calls for road danger reforms
The piece argues that Alabama suffers massive losses of life and property in 1946 and questions whether publishing wreck photos would educate drivers. It suggests newspapers might print crash images soon after incidents to deter reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Selma Lays Out Stadium Plans in Tobacco Tax Debate
In Selma Alabama a civic committee backs funding a stadium with a one cent tobacco tax. The proposal moves to other groups for input as planners seek an orderly financing method. The piece notes Decatur’s stadium need and stresses paying for public improvements. The public decides the financing route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Imperial City
Alabama
Black Belt
Decatur
Labor's Need on Wagner Act Reform and Fair Labor Law
The piece urges Truman to push clear labor law reforms and non punitive measures, backing amendments or repeal of the Wagner Act. It argues labor should support balanced reforms to reflect the will of the American people and warns against leaders who oppose change. It asserts broad public demand for just labor legislation and criticizes current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
White House
United States
Alabama
Four Nazi prisoners named by American official
An American official predicts four of seven major Nazi defendants will not survive their prison terms. He cites Walter Funk Constantin Von Neurath Erich Raeder and Karl Doenitz as at risk. Baldur von Schirach and Albert Speer may survive twenty year terms while Rudolf Hess's life outlook remains uncertain. The CIO president demands a 23.5 cent hourly rise from steel, with U S Steel and General Motors watching reactions as a gauge for 1947 labor peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mernberg
Walter Funk
Reichsbank
Constantin von Neurath
Erich Raeder
Karl Doenitz
Baldur von Schirach
Albert Speer
Reich
Rudolf Hess
Tonalin Oo
Cue City
Dace
Ray
CIO
Walter. P. Reuther
CIO. Auto
U. S. Steel
General Motors
New 1947 Fashion Outlook for Women in New York and Canberra
Woman's World notes 1947 silhouettes with fuller skirts and softer shoulders. Skirts extend about two inches. Canberra reports Laborite Rolland James urging aid for Australian war brides in the U S amid divorce trends. H V Evatt to probe. Brazil's President Dutra bans long queues at butcher and grocery shops, orders 5 AM openings with home delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's World
New York
Canberra
Rolland James
United States
H. V. Evatt
Rio de Janeiro
Reconciliation Drives Ties With Washington Banking Officials
At the Investment Bankers Association convention in New York close cooperation with the administration was promised. SEC Chairman James J. Caffrey attended as a major SEC procedure change was announced. The IBA vote backed continuing U S government bond purchases, while bankers urged higher interest rates and Treasury experts study the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Investment Bankers Association
IBA
Treasury
James J. Caffrey
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
U. S
Del Monte favored for new Navy graduate school site
Outstanding Washington report notes Del Monte California emerging as the top choice for a new Navy graduate school. The Navy Department approves, a house subcommittee endorses, and Senator McClellan approves the site as the preferred option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
del Monte
Calif
Navy Graduate School
Navy Department
House
McClellan
Naval
FCC may allow civilian walkie talkies early next year
The FCC plans to authorize civilian walkie talkie use early next year. Railroads expect lighter aluminum alloy refrigerator cars about 3 1 2 tons lighter. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation hires a private firm to survey demand for ready-made homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congressmen weigh leadership shifts to avert party discord
Rep. Brown of Ohio and other potential candidates for house majority leadership may withdraw in favor of Rep. Halleck of Indiana to reduce GOP strife before the presidential election. Senator Wilson of Iowa seeks the chairmanship of the special small business committee but faces a possible contest from Senator Wherry of Nebraska who has slightly longer Senate tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep
Brown
Ohio
House
Halleck
Indiana
Wilson
Iowa
Wherry
Senate
British items signal U S occupancy stance in Japan
Lord Tedder praises General MacArthur as doing a very good job while Russians question his leadership. Bevin returns to Britain to demand a showdown with rebellious Labour MPs over foreign policy. a confidence vote seems unlikely and resignation could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Japan
Lord Tedder
MacArthur
London
Bevin
Britain
Labor M. P. S
CAB to take control of airline financing eyed
James M. Landis, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, advocates CAB authority over airline financing similar to the Interstate Commerce Commission for railroads. He argues it could avert early troubles for airlines. In Washington, planes to Europe have few passengers as living conditions at home and fears of being stranded abroad deter travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR
Washington
James M. Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Interstate Commerce Commission
Europe
Justice Notes Hint at Cabinet Nominee for Alien Property Office
Donald Cook, executive assistant to Attorney General Clark, is likely to become head of the alien property office. John F. Sennett, 34, after handling the John L. Lewis case, will represent in the tax suit by the Garsson Erie Basin company to block government recoupment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donald Cook
Clark
Alien Property Office
John F. Sennett
John L. Lewis
Garsson Erie Basin Company
Walter Winchell In New York Broadway Gossip Mix
Walter Winchell delivers a bubbling New York column filled with socialites actors and show folk. The piece mentions Mrs George Washington Kav anaugh Jose Ferrer Lina Basquelle Eddie Walker and Billy Daniel alongside Broadway venues and fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
New York
Broadway Express
George ‘Washington Kavanaugh
The
Walking Mint
Singapore
Bolger
Thinatra
Estellta
Jose Ferrer
Lina Basquelle
Molison
Eddie Walker
the Fightr
Damon Runyon
Memorial Hospital
Damon
Broadway Gossip and Moonlit Mischief in New York
A collage of Hollywood sparring and late night chatter fills Midtown Vignette with satire about Roosevelt era prices, Leo Durocher fame, Patti Clayton and Laraine Day showbiz buzz, and backstage banter among Fred March Ruth Gordon Rosalind Russell Dolores Del Rio and others. The piece hints at a flashy souvenir bottle opener gag and a chaotic Broadway season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Patti Clayton
Dodger
Durocher
Laraine Day
Patti
Rosalind Russell
Dolores del Rio
Tito Juncho
Fred March
Ruth Gordon
Margaret Truman
Gregory Pollock
Park Avenue
Marcia Matson
Lizabeth Scott
Bud Taylor
Sheraton
Diane Courtney
Julie Gibson
Las Vegas
Mike Shore
Blessed Happiness in the First Psalm at Christmas
A Christmas sermon reflects on Psalm 1 1 and the incarnation. It argues true happiness comes from inward spiritual significance rather than outward gifts or circumstances. The preacher invites readers to study the Sweet Singer of Israel and the Christ Child to find blessed happiness this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Israel
Painter Dies After 40 Foot Fall In Ensley Steel Plant
Charles Lunsford 37 of Palmerdale died yesterday after falling 40 feet from a scaffold while painting inside a steel plant building in Ensley Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Lunsford
Palmerdale
Ensley
Fragmented quotes echo tensions in local venues
Readers are presented with a string of quoted phrases from different spots like the Zanzibar and Stork. The excerpts hint at political discourse and social dynamics, mentioning treason, safety in numbers, and a perceived impediment in speech. The snippets imply a bustling public sphere with varied opinions.
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Dep
T of Justice
House of Dixon
Zanzibar
Stork
Childers
Little Palm Club
Moulton Culture Club and Community Groups Share Christmas
December events across Moulton feature the Moulton Culture Club Christmas party at Mrs. R. P. Irwin’s home with Mrs. Kirk Howell, U. D. C. Wheeler Chapter holiday gathering at Mrs. Will Shelton’s, Lions Club semi monthly meeting, and Western Service Guild Reso eng night. Attendees include Mrs. Clark Hodgins, Mrs. Almon, Mrs. Highsmith, and guests. plans cover gift exchanges, Christmas boxes for shut ins, and a goat for an absent member. Local members and students prepare for Christmas holidays with travels and visits to Birmingham, Decatur, Anniston, and Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Culture Club
R. P. Irwin
Kirk Howell
Clark Hodgins
Alabama
R. L. Almon
Maud Lindsey
J. H. Highsmith
Charles Oden
Hartselle
Rachel Hereford
U. D. C. Wheeler
Will Shelton
Nadine
Lucy Shelton
Dick Sivley
Garth Clark
Lions Club
Lions Henry Lang
Charles Glover
Study Club
Culture Club
Kirky Howell
Lion H. A. Alexander
Lion L. W. Gentry
Lion Arthur Slayton
Nathaniel Almon
Birmingham
John Hames
Robert
Caddo
Hattie-Hames
Jim Stone
Steve Hardy
Walter Bryant
Decatur
J. P. Dyar
James Rene
Jasper Hodgins
Claud Hurst Jr
Ted Weatherwax
Kenith Murphree
Auburn
Melba Richardson
Wayne Gentry
Billy Joe Young
University
Clyde Kimbrough
Anniston
Dacetae
Repa Nelson
Florence
Chaplains to Meet in Atlanta for VA Conference
Chaplains from VA hospitals in five Southeastern states will gather in Atlanta for a two day conference December 17 and 18. Speakers include Dean Raimundo De Ovies Rev Crawford W Brown and Rabbi Rothschild. Full time chaplains staff all 16 VA hospitals in Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Veterans Administration
Southeastern States
Dean Raimundo de Ovies
St. Phillip’s Cathedral
Stuart Oglesby
Atlanta Christian Council
Rabbi Rothschild
The
Temple
Crawford W. Brown
Washington
Elvin L. Hinerman
Southeastern
Orgin
Alabama
South Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
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Turne Ley
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Associated Mees
Pews
R. M. Jenrette
Columbia (Tenn.) Herald
Huntsville Times
Crimson and White
Athens
Greece
Walter Miller
Colbert County
Jengie
Tuscaloosa
War Assets Administration
WAA
Napier
Dothan
Courtland Air Base
Fon
Bainbridge
Congress
Laws
Devil Island
Broadway
B. S
Billy Daniel
Baby Grand
Harlem
Apollo
Kath Dunham
Times Square
Eleanor Bieber
NBC
Firestone
Rube Goldberg
Irving Mills
Kilroy
Teddy Evans
Evans & Evans
Pipple
Hans
Lowell
Hooper's
Manhattan
Kerrickter
Waldorf
Missouri Way
57Th Street
42Nd Street
Fifth Avenue
Georgia
W. W
Sherman
Dunhill’s
Railroad Exec
Roseland
Walter
Roosevelt
Ionow
Fdr
Vince Curran
Leo Durocher
Leo the Wolf
H'wood
Leo the Lion
Evelyn Knight
Shay
Bronda
Exas Oilman
Wigar
Vitality
WERAI
Decatur Teachers’ Association
Franz Polgar
Riverside High Auditorium
Soulton. News
Lavonia Ross
Lion Harvey Simms
Moulton
Mary Kendricks
Westean Service Guild
Ae ‘Alexander
G. M. Bynum
Federation For Methodist Women
Alexander
E. C. Bailey
Hallmark
Xmas
City Park
Morgan County
County Board of Revenue & Control
Decatur City
Debt Service
S. O. Maner
Carl L. Allgood
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