Truman presses Olds record push in power commission fight
The White House continues to pressure for Leland Olds reappointment to the Federal Power Commission. President Truman sent a letter endorsing Olds to Vice President Barkley for insertion in the Congressional Record, citing a Lehman letter that critics say never went public.
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Washington
Truman
Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Olds
Senate
Barkley
Lehman
New York
Ed Johnson
Colorado
Senate Commerce Committee
Johnson
HST
Mon. Wallgren
Wallgren
Kingman's Canyon
California
Pacific Gas and Electric
Strain on Friendship Emphasized by Truman on Ike Run
President Truman comments on ongoing reports that General Eisenhower will seek the Republican nomination. He notes warm personal friendship but warns that a campaign would place a severe strain on their ties if Ike decides to run.
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Truman
Eisenhower
Ike
Wigs Offered by Britain in Health Program Hint at Vote Influence
A British Ministry of Health program has supplied 7 703 wigs. The remark notes American politicians should offer similar aid to bald headed citizens to sway votes. The piece mocks political promises amid welfare efforts and voter impact.
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England
Ministry of Health
Britain
Laugh Of The Year in Cotton Country Laughs at Brannan Plan
Governor James E. Folsom joked during a cabinet excursion about discussing the Brannan Plan, a topic that has puzzled Congress and farmers nationwide, though he was not pressed to offer guidance.
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James E
Big Jim) Folsom
Jim
Brannan
Congress
United States
Parties And Labels Everywhere In This Country Today
Observers discuss political parties and party labels as voters revere them less. The piece argues parties now reflect their temporary leaders and urges all to ensure party leadership is of the highest type.
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United States
Florence Times notes six new Chamber directors
Florence Times highlights six new Chamber of Commerce directors with civic figures Dr. E B Norton Tom McGough and Lloyd Johnson. The piece comments on Decatur ties and Florence looking ahead as these men are chosen to move forward.
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Florence Times
Chamber of Commerce
E. B. Norton
Tom McGough
Lloyd Johnson
Decatur
Dr. Norton
Gordon
Florence
There Is Plenty Of Hope For Hartselle Industry
Civic-minded citizens of Hartselle have worked for years to attract industry. Bill Dobbins of the State Planning Board spoke from Montgomery and offered encouragement. He warned securing industry is slow and discouraging but persistent local leadership can win. Various cities seek sites like Detroit Chattanooga Birmingham Decatur Huntsville Florence and others, yet hope remains as long as local leadership stays alive.
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Hartselle
Bill Dobbins
State Planning Board
Montgomery
Bill
Detroit
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Decatur
Huntsville
Florence
Athens
Sparkman on Civil Rights and 1952 Nomination
After Kiwanis dinner, readers heard Senator Sparkman in Washington answering pointed questions on civil rights. He warned FEPC could trigger a filibuster, called the issue a political football, and said it would not be settled easily. He also signaled uncertainty over supporting Truman for the next Democratic nomination, noting that much could change before 1952.
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Sparkman
Champion Raiders
Washington
John Sparkman
John
FEPC
Congress
Truman
Monopoly Growth Linked to Military Purchases
Secretary Sawyer cites alarming figures on monopoly growth, blaming the armed forces for bypassing competitive bidding. He argues 90 percent of Army Navy and Air Force contracts are now awarded by private negotiation to favored firms with prior Pentagon ties, violating public law 413.
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Sawyer
USAS
Pentagon
No Bid Competition Persists in Wartime Contracts
During the war speed overrode bidding rules with cost-plus contracts and 30‑day bid windows. Now peace returns, offices close Saturday, officials take golf breaks, and stenographers leave early, yet large firms still win most contracts by using inside tracks and covert practices.
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Hir
Living Today Your Weakness and Overcoming It
The article urges identifying faults whether innate or learned, such as procrastination and anger, to overcome them. It stresses acknowledging weaknesses, applying effort to control them, and using strength to meet daily challenges for personal growth.
Military brass to private firms linked to big contracts
A former Army and Navy leadership network now works for major corporations, with Gen. Harry Ingles at RCA and Adm. Andrew F. Carter at an Arabian-American Oil subsidiary supplying the Navy. The piece discusses procurement secrecy, loopholes allowing newspapers limited bid access, and past probes of “five percenters.” It cites Senate hearings and leadership changes amid concerns over noncompetitive bidding and higher costs to taxpayers.
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Army-Navy
Armed Services
Harry Ingles
Signal Corps
Radio Corporation of America
Adm
Andrew F. Carter
Army- Navy Petroleum Board
Arabian-American Oil Company
Pentagon
Morton L. Ring
Munitions Board
Admiral Ring
Senate Expenditures Committee
Alden Waitt
Chemical Warfare
Herman Feldman
Harry Vaughan
Modern ice cream machine unveiled in North Alabama
The Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company installed a new, highly advanced machine, claimed to be the only one of its kind in North Alabama by manager Walter Clapton. A southern highway project connects Courtland pike with Morgan county, improving access. Local business halls in Albany and Decatur plan to stay open. Tonight at 6:30 the YMCA hosts a meeting with two nominating committees presenting tickets for a political race.
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Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Company
North
Alabama
Walter Clapton
Courtland
Courtland Pike
Morgan County Ine
Decontaminating Radioactive Wastes Spoils No Surface
United States scientists report progress on shielding and cleansing radioactive fallout from A-bomb tests. Oak Ridge labs pursue coatings to strip or block contamination on ships and equipment. Methods include paint removal, chemical cleaners, and water film barriers to prevent adhesion.
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Washington
United States
Bikini
Military and Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Decatur High Football Team Awards and Local Guests
The Decatur high school football team lists awarded jetters including Captain Poteet Gordon Griffin Marion Russell Jesse Lanier Ellis Lanier Frank Nabie Joe McRae Sim Price Frank Dix Price Waddell Alva Bryant Gene Morrow Clifton Conley Billy Giles and Manager. Lee Mrs Nelson and baby are guests of Mrs O Parker. Etoile Barnes returns Sunday from Montevallo Woman's College. Mrs Ellen Ballas hosts Canal Street Book Club Friday. Misses Kathryn Mildred Chunn Elsie Evans Madelyn Troup return Friday night from Montgomery Woman's College.
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Decatur
Jetters
Poteet
Gordon Griffin
Marion Russell
Jesse Lanier
Ellis Lanier
Frank Nabie
Joe McRae
Sim Price
Frank Dix
Price Waddell
Alva Bryant
Gene Morrow
Clifton Conley
Billy Giles
Lee
Kathryn
Mildred Chunn
Elsie Evans
Madelyn Troup
Woman's College At
Montgomery
New sulfonamide and salicylic acid combo aids ulcerative colitis
A 1948 report notes ulcerative colitis can be treatable with a sulfonamide plus salicylic acid, showing eight of 12 patients improved, two fully well after four months, with some stomach upset. Arthritis improved in six of the cases. most reactions were mild. Laxatives should only be used under physician guidance.
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King
Vatures Syndicate
Ine
Puerto Rico hub for Duffy's Tavern producer Ed Gardner
Ed Gardner is praised as a key figure in radio and film in Puerto Rico. Despite unfounded tax dodge rumors, Gardner maintains a $7000 weekly payroll, long term contracts, and plans for a Puerto Rico motion picture studio with relations to multiple unions.
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San Juan
P. R
INS
Ed Gardner
Duffy's Tavern
Puerto Rico
Gravel
Eddie
Gardner
Eleanor Roosevelt and Nazism in America Credited
As Pegler Sees It cites Eleanor Roosevelt defending German Nazi aystem and argues for a broader critique of New Deal Nazism and communism, linking Hopkins and Roosevelt to state control proposals. The column attacks Roosevelt allies, praises German authority, and contrasts with American governance while noting Gardner moving Puerto Rico ventures and tax incentives.
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Washington
Eleanor the Great
Roosevelt
Germany
U. S.A
F. D. Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Tito
Yugo Slavia
Louis Adamic
White House
California
New York
Election Ordered At Queen City Furniture Plant
The National Labor Relations Board directed a union election among production and maintenance workers at the Queen City Furniture plant in Gadsden Alabama. The election follows a CIO Textile Workers of America petition and a board hearing conducted in Washington on December 19.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Gadsden, Ala
Queen City Furniture Company
CIO Textile Workers of America
Barkley to Return to Jacksonville After Miami Trip
Vice President Alben W. Barkley and Mrs. Barkley planned to return to Jacksonville today after addressing 3,500 Democrats at a Jefferson Jackson victory dinner in Miami Saturday. He helped launch the 1950 Combined Jewish Appeal at the event.
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Veep
Miami
Fla
Alben W. Barkley
Jacksonville
Pin-up tribute sparks sharp attack on government figures
A provocative tribute praises a controversial figure while condemning federal judges and State Department officials. The speaker lauds bravery in opposing the popular line amid alleged intimidation by organized groups and press allies, while disavowing hero worship.
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State Department
Hero-Worsip
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