Decatur Daily News 1948 Preview and Opinion Notes
The Decatur Daily News discusses a strong 1948 outlook with progress noted and Governor Thompson of Georgia cited on Henry Wallace's possible third party bid. Commentary contrasts liberal hopes with conservative risk and recalls Wallace’s Harlem outreach in 1944 to win black votes for Roosevelt.
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Georgia
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Teddy Roosevelt
Taft
Harlem
Roosevelt
Patent on smokeless powder slowed by atomic age
Vanderbilt professor Dr. E E Litkenhouse reportedly earned a patent to cut smokeless powder production from 30 days to one day but The Dothan Eagle argues the breakthrough is moot after August 6 1945 the Hiroshima bombing. The Alabama Farmers State notes a tight Farm Bureau race between Cullman and Limestone counties with Limestone leading at about 2650 members and aiming for 2800 while last year Limestone had 2352 members.
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Vanderbilt University
The
Dothan Eagle
Eagle
Hiroshima
Chicago
Steele
Limestone County
Limestone
Truman’s Commission Urges Federal Scholarships for Needy
The article argues against expanding federal funding for college expenses citing rising taxes. It recalls a past era when working individuals or families funded education and warns that Truman era experts seek broad aid for more than 300000 non veterans. The writer contends the plan is ill timed given government spending concerns.
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Truman
Commission On
Youngfellow
Alabama Farmers Move Toward Diversified Income
Alabama farmers earned 310 million dollars in 1947 from farm products with cotton at 175 million, peanuts 25 million, beef cattle 23 million, hogs 20 million, and dairy 20 million. The state shows a shift toward diversification. counties over reliant on cotton should seek balance to reduce risk from the national cotton market.
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Alabama
Self-Starter Amendment Urges Alabama Voters to Back Amendment One
The Daily urges AL voters to approve Amendment One on January 6. It would let the legislature convene itself by petition of three-fifths of both houses. The paper argues safeguards against a single administration overpowering the people and Congress, urging support for future generations.
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The
Alabama
Folsom
Montgomery
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Eleanor Roosevelt questioned over Eisler case in 1939
In The Ladies Home Journal December issue Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt describes a group inquiry into her intervention with the State Department on behalf of Hanns Eisler an Austrian music teacher and alleged communist fugitive Her responses to subsequent inquiries reveal inconsistencies and political entanglements tied to the Eisler affair and related congressional probes. A separate report from Mobile Alabama notes Barney Reed charged with murder following a roadside incident and surrender to authorities.
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Ladies Home Journal
Eleanor Roosevelt
State Department
Hanns Eisler
Roosevelt
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Eisler
Welles
Mexicali
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Eleanor
Dorothy Thompson
Alvin Johnson
George
Parnell Thomas
Messersmith
New School of Social Research
New York
United States
Johnson
Donald T. Appell
Army
Finance Corps
Bureau of the Budget
Robert E. Stripling
Lash
Reilly
South Pacific
Mobile
Ala
Barney Reed
Hattiesburg
Miss
Liberty
Robert L. Davis
William H. Holcombe
M. M. Little
Reed
Larynx Keratosis Risks and Vitamin A Link
Article discusses keratosis or hyperkeratosis of the larynx with symptoms like hoarseness and frequent throat clearing. Smoking linked as a possible factor. excessive voice use and alcohol not decisive. Treatment varies from voice rest and vitamin A to surgical removal and monitoring. cancer development is a possibility.
Pope Pius XII Skips Christmas Eve Cardinal Visit
Rome reports Pope Pius XII is ill with a cold and will not receive the college of cardinals on Christmas Eve as planned. An informed source said he is suffering from the cold and will rest.
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Rome
Pius XII
College of Cardinals
Simple language in Washington aims to inform not confuse
James Marlow argues government statements should be clear to non experts. He cites Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman as models and critiques the Council of Economic Advisers for vague wording.
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James Marlow
Washington
Roosevelt
President Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Truman
Mr Truman
Truman
Congress
Western democracies and the cold war in Europe
Mackenzie analyzes whether Western powers can contain communism from Europe to the English Channel. He notes improving Western gains, ongoing struggles in Italy and France, and a new British Labour stance against communism aiding the democratic camp and the Marshall Plan.
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Europe
English Channel
United Nations
Western
Moscow
Russia
U .N
Italy
France
Reds
Labor Party
Socialist Party
England
Labor
Morgan Phillips
Yugoslavia
Seizure Notice of 1941 Chevrolet Tudor in Morgan County
State of Alabama Morgan County Circuit Court in Equity files bill of complaint against Ernest Bowman for forfeiture of a 1941 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan motor AA 75364 seized by the sheriff for illegal liquor transport. Any interest holders must file claims by January 23, 1947. witness dated December 22, 1947.
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State OF Alabama
County OF
Morgan
Alabama
Philip Shanks, Jr
Morgan County
Circuit Court
Ernest Bowman
Con
Pepper Drops 50 Pounds in Syracuse Football Campaign
Burly Syracuse lineman Jim Pepper shed fifty pounds during the season. He weighed 282 pounds at the start and wrapped up at 232, reflecting major conditioning work and a demanding schedule.
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Jim Pepper
Syracuse
Pepper
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