Christmas shoppers urged to act amid holiday ads and court cases
A miscellaneous column notes busy Christmas shopping, a quiet police crackdown on traffic violators, political commentary on Truman, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Hoover, a petition for a Jonesboro branch post office, Congressman Laurie Battle's plan to accompany mail delivery, and a rise in gift wrapping services by retailers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notorists
Truman
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Herbert Hoover
Jonesboro
Jefferson County
Laurie Battle
Congress
Long Island Railroad Announces November Train Punctuality
The Long Island railroad extended congratulations to itself after only 470 trains ran late in November, a sharp drop from 1,199 late trains in the same month last year. The improvement is noted though it may be the only agency praising 1952 performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
William Oatis in Communist Jail Amid Christmas Hopes
The American AP journalist William Oatis remains imprisoned by the Communists. He faces another Christmas behind bars, with public protests of his unjust confinement and little aid from his home country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oatis
Associated Press
Bill Oatis
Celebration plans for TVA 20th anniversary pondered by regional chambers
Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia Chambers of Commerce consider a celebration for TVA’s 20th anniversary awaiting public reaction. Decatur responds favorably and urges a celebration. Local residents praise TVA as a partner with the valley. await Tri Cities news with sympathetic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Eisenhower’s Korea comments signal planning for end of conflict
The piece notes President-elect Eisenhower has yet to take office but has spoken on Korea after his visit. It highlights his claim that the current phase should end honorably, stressing deeds over words and readiness to use strength to prevent widening conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Korea
United States
Baenbowe
Adlai Stevenson Attends Truman Farewell Dinner
At the White House farewell dinner for President Truman Adlai Stevenson stood in the reception line greeting guests. He joked with Mr and Mrs Ernest Ives about Eisenhower and his arrival at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Truman
Gov
Adlai Stevenson
Ernest Ives
Adlai
Eisenhower
Justice Department Poised for Reform Under Eisenhower
The article discusses the looming focus on the Justice Department after January 20, highlighting corruption cleanup, personnel control under new Attorney General Brownell, and deputy Attorney General William Rogers. It notes Rogers a trusted reformer who will appoint diligent Republicans and oversee prosecutions to restore public confidence.
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Justice Department
James McGranery
Eisenhower
Brownell
William Rogers
Senate Investigating Committee
Dewey
Rogers
Washington
Senate
Truman
Congress
Sen
Clyde Hoey
North Carolina
General Vaughan
John Maragon
Tanforan
Roosevelt
U.S
Irritability Habits and Political Potatoes Collide in Talks
The piece urges breaking the irritability habit with a week of tracking reactions and outcomes. It also profiles Rep. Sam McConnell of Pennsylvania, a 51 year old Republican labor committee chair, pushing for a new Taft Hartley bill and a voluntary FEPC approach while opposing broad federal school control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sam McConnell
House Labor Committee
McConnell
Bob Taft
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
United States
VA secrets drag on taxpayers as leeches drain funds
A VA doctor denounces what he calls thousands of feigned disabilities draining public money. He alleges veterans receive lavish care and pensions for noncombat service, citing long records and frequent hospital stays across centers from coast to coast, while critics warn of waste.
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Veterans Administration
Army
Veterans’ Hospitals
Harold Ickes
Cordell Hull
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Veterans’ Institution
Disabled American Veterans
Millions Of Husbands Face Hardest Christmas Dilemma
Hal Boyle notes the perennial male puzzle of choosing a wife’s Christmas gift. He jokes about evasive hints from wives, guidance from fortune tellers, and the struggle to find a gift that shows personal regard beyond furnishing the home. The column blends humor with social commentary on marriage norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Stern
Frank
Santa Claus
Dunderhead
Fances
Rover
Hill Grocery Gives 12 Percent Christmas Bonus
J B Hill president of Hill Grocery Company announces a 12 percent Christmas bonus for all employees based on their year’s income. Floyd H Maddox manager of the Hill Store on Grant Street made the local announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hill
Hill Grocery Company
Floyd H. Maddox
Hill
Grant Street
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W.R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
Kingdom of God
Jesse H. Arnup
Toronto
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Living Today
Arlie B. Davidson
Davidson
Pesler
Pegler
OF Labor
Morgan County
Morgan County National Bank
Decatur Iron & Steel
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