Probing mix of postwar politics and crime notes across Alabama
A patchwork of items outlines elections in Alabama with Probate Judge Wilbur Nolen's gubernatorial bid, espionage law tweaks urged by Tom Clark, and Westbrook Pegler’s jabs. Also covered are court settlements, Talladega development, Alabama electors, and a Christmas safety warning from the National Automobile Dealers Association urging restraint and safe driving during holidays.
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Alabama
National Automobile Dealers Association
Auburn Spirit Defines Team Beyond Wins and Losses
Alearl Brown praised Auburn spirit at a Kiwanis club banquet, saying the devotion of undergraduates and fans matters more than a single season. He noted Auburn’s culture survives even a disastrous year, highlighting loyalty over records or star players.
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Alearl Brown
Auburn
Red Raiders
Kiwanis Club
Brown
Water rate hike looming in Montgomery and Decatur
An AP summary notes Montgomery plans a 40 percent rise in most water rates as the city seeks to regain financial footing. Decatur will soon need to double water capacity, driving further rate increases to finance an additional 500000 to 750000 dollars in plant investment. Engineers study future needs and residents will be informed as facts emerge.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Decatur
Secret State Department purge target turned exile
The article notes that Joe Panuch, who led a clean up of the State Department under Secretary of State James Byrnes, was fired by George Marshall after Byrnes resignation. Panuch later joined Gen. Lucius Clay in Berlin and now sues Congressman Jonkman and a Washington newspaper for libel. Judge Holtzoff refuses to extend proceedings, demanding Panuch return to court.
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Washington
State Department
Jimmie Byrnes
Joe Panuch
Byrnes
Donald Russell
Panuch
Alger Hiss
George Marshall
Lucius Clay
Berlin
Jonkman
Michigan
U. S
Alexander Holtzoff
Republicans accuse fellow Republicans over stockpile duties
A House Public Lands Committee report criticizes Republican appointees Arthur Hill and Donald Carpenter for weakening national security by failing to maintain essential wartime materials. It notes dwindling manganese chromite and copper stocks, reliance on foreign imports, and warns of long lead times to rebuild reserves.
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House Public Lands Committee
Forrestal
Arthur Hill
National Security Resources Board
Donald F. Carpenter
Munitions Board
Carpenter
Remington Arms
DuPont
Public Lands Committee
United States
Russia
Congressional Committee
State Department
Inflation stalls as price index signals no November rise
Government data indicate the consumer price index held steady in November for the second month, suggesting no rise for December as well. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the all items index at 173.6, with food prices driving the drop from September’s peak.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Air Force to disclose $100 million jet fighter orders
The Air Force will soon reveal orders totaling 100 million dollars for jet fighters mostly night jets. Funds became available after a Curtiss-Wright F-87 contract was cancelled, while the Navy’s request for 100 million in plane orders remains with the White House.
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Washington
Air Force
Navy
White House
Disease That Harms But Rarely Kills Meniere’s Disease
A medical column explains Meniere’s disease causes periodic dizziness ringing in the ears and nausea due to inner ear fluid imbalance. Treatments include quieting drugs injections of histamine remedies and salt free diets with potassium or ammonium salts. surgery is possible in severe cases and complete inner ear removal ends hearing.
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Meniere
King
Stockpile data exposed by minerals yearbook critique
Committee disputes defense secrecy claims and warns that stockpile figures for chromite and other metals can be inferred from public data. Official materials show how adversaries could estimate national stockpile sizes using publicly available sources.
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Russia
Un American Squabble Over Headlines Roils House Panel
The lone anti U S activities committee member Ed Herbert of Louisiana challenges leaks as key headlines fuel criticism. Mississippi's John Renkin and others clash over public and private remarks while Herbert defends his stance and maintains the committee’s draft headlines.
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House UN- American Activities Committee
Ed Hebert
Louisiana
New Orleans
Ivate
Russian Friend Turns Sour in Chilean Ambassadorship Tale
The piece notes David Cruz Ocampo once supported the Soviet cause while Chilean ambassador to the Vatican and was named Chile’s first ambassador to the Soviet. It hints at irony behind his push to free his Russian daughter-in-law from Moscow, a personal motive known to few friends.
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Uipigmat
David Cruz Ocampo
Moscow
Cruz Ocampo
Vatican
Ocamp
Chile
Pastors Paragraph Appeals for Jewish Relief
The United Jewish Appeal stresses broad religious support from Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish authorities. It cites H. G. Wells on the destruction and exile of Jews, highlighting the need for aid as Jews in America contribute lavishly to relief efforts.
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H. G. Wells
America
Russian mission shadows chill for Ocampo family in Moscow
In Moscow the Ocampo family endures surveillance and threats as Chile breaks relations with Russia. Cruz Ocampo and his wife stay in Moscow while his son loves a Russian woman Lidia Lessina. A Paris warning underscored dangers before a fierce United Nations address.
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Moscow
Chile
Lidia Lessina
Ocampo
Russia
Kremlin
Cruz Ocampo
Paris
VA loan defaults rise amid lender collection inefficiencies
Washington reports growing defaults on Veterans Administration guaranteed home loans. VA informants say the increase stems mainly from poor collections by private lenders rather than borrower performance, signaling systemic collection issues in the VA loan program.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Japan Turnabout Threatens Peace Treaty and U S Withdrawal
Washington reports it is unlikely a peace treaty with Japan or U S occupation withdrawal will occur while communism remains a threat in the Middle East. Officials warn that a communist win in China would justify delaying both treaty and removal of forces.
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Japan
Washington
U. S
Middle East
China
England
Europe
Cripps Predicted Tax Policy To Cap Rising Costs
London residents doubt a major tax cut next year as Sir Stafford Cripps, chancellor of the exchequer, is believed to oppose cuts to avoid further inflation in living costs.
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London
Stafford Cripps
New Senate Official Car Delayed Until After Inauguration
A new official car ordered by Republicans last July will be delivered to a Democratic senator after January 20. It will serve as the president pro tempore’s official vehicle, the first since before there was a Vice President. Republicans funded the purchase, hoping a member would ride in it. Senator Tydings of Maryland and McKellar of Tennessee emerge as leading potential passengers.
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Washington
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
McKellar
Tennessee
Taft Hartley Act Backed By Senate House Watch Dog
Senate and House committees signal support for the Taft Hartley labor act as a strong backing from the legislative watchdogs. Lawmakers emphasize labor management balance and doubt adverse consequences on unions.
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Washington
Senate
Generous Appeal for Aid to A. S. A. Contributions Sought
The appeal urges aid for Jews worldwide and asks contributions for A. S. A. be sent to Harold Michelson in Decatur Alabama. Receivers are urged to extend a helping hand to those in desperate need and to use donations to alleviate human suffering.
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Harold Michelson
Decatur
Alabama
Officials explain spike in bank loans after election
Washington reports show officials linking a surge in business loans in the first post election week to party victory. Stock markets fell and retail sales dropped as bankers note a rush by businessmen to fund security sales. Loans had been easing prior to this period.
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Washington
Seary
Christmas caution from doctors on nuts for kids
Fire prevention warnings accompany medical caution against giving nuts to children without back grinding teeth. Unchewed particles can be drawn into a lung, are hard to remove, and may cause infection as they decay.
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Washington
Derailment damages city of San Francisco. no major injuries
Westbound City of San Francisco derailed five miles west of Lakeside Utah in a snowstorm at 10 40 p m. Thirteen of fifteen cars left the rails but remained upright and in line. The diesel power unit and two baggage cars stayed on tracks. A relief train was sent from Ogden to help passengers.
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Ogden
Utah
City of San Francisco
Lakeside
Great Salt Lake
Here
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago
San Francisco
Oakland
Calif
Homemade Bomb Fatality Shocks Jackson Community
A three year old girl, Patsy Nicholas, was killed in Jackson Mississippi when a pop bottle packed with firecracker powder exploded on a front porch. Her six year old brother Leon Nicholas and neighbor Jimmy Harrison were badly injured requiring emergency surgery. Harrison lost part of his chin and an eye, while Nicholas lost several fingers. The incident occurred in a duplex shared by the Harrison and Nicholas families. Detective Eddie Brown said the device was a home made bomb with only the bottle top recovered.
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Jackson
Miss
E. E. Nicholas
Patsy Nicholas
Leon
Jimmy Harrison
Young Harrison
Young Nicholas
Harrison
Nicholas
Eddie Brown
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