Secretaries push payroll disclosure to curb kickbacks
Drew Pearson reports Secretary of the Senate Les Biffle ordered publication of all names and salaries of senators' payrolls to curb corruption. He notes a prior blackout under GOP leadership and links it to investigations of J Parnell Thomas for kickbacks. Maybank proposed a bill to compel disclosure but was blocked by Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Les Biffle
Congress
GOP
Carl Loeffler
J. Parnell Thomas
Loeffler
Young China Cafe in Montgomery Faces Name Concerns
Unfamiliar with the eatery, observers question if recent Asia events influenced the Montgomery restaurant name Young China Cafe. The report notes ambiguity about whether external developments affected the establishment's branding or clientele perceptions.
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Asia
Montgomery
Labor asks who will run for governor
The Daily asked a labor leader about gubernatorial support and received only a slow grin and the counter question Who's going to run. The exchange left the answer open as organizers weigh potential candidates.
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Organized Labor
Daily
Vernon St John Seeks State Superintendent Campaign
St John, visiting The Daily office, spoke optimistically about his run for state superintendent of education. The former two term state senator from the second district, comprising Lawrence and Morgan, notes the challenge of statewide campaigning and the vast size of Alabama learned through touring all 67 counties.
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Vernon St. John
Some Road History by Atticus Mullins
The Montgomery Advertiser columnist notes Alabama highway building demands. He recalls a 1911 Bankhead tour Birmingham to Montgomery with 16 cars, 13 finishing in two days, two counties having improved roads then. Ted Brownell led the advance, Clanton had the lone gas station, and wet weather halted trips.
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Atticus Mullins
Montgomery Advertiser
C. N. Stanley
Journal
Advertiser
Alabama
John Hollis Bankhead
Birmingham
Montgomery
Jefferson
Ted Brownell
Clanton
Editorial calls for Golden Rule peace over war
An editorial from the Anderson Daily Mail argues that war is driven by global economic inequality and urges a return to the Golden Rule and Christian teachings. It contends nations have failed League and U N efforts, and peace rests on inner transformation when the Prince of Peace guides humanity.
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Anderson Daily Mail
Jesus Christ
Honor Among Nations
League of Nations
United Nations
Atomic Secrets Warm Bids to Silence Officials
The Atomic Energy Commission faces a secrecy crisis as officials leak key atomic data. Senators and Pentagon insiders have publicly revealed bomb power, deployment ideas, and stockpile locations. Given legal and political risks, the AEC opts to do nothing and hope for containment.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Edwin Johnson
Cole
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Curtis Mitchell
Pentagon
U. S
Mitchell
AEC
Johnson
Congressional Atomic Committee
Senate
Russian Submarine Buildup Escalates Nazi U-Boat Threat
The Navy speeds up preparations for submarine warfare as Russia reportedly builds 1,000 submarines. All are the latest Sch snorkel U boats capable of remaining submerged for days, a design linked to renewed threats to American shipping during the war’s final months. The Navy faces challenges in countering this surge.
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Russia
Count Your Assets in End of Year Resolve
Living Today by Arlie B. Davidson urges readers to assess what remains as the year ends. Use the mind, health, ambition, and family to move forward, directing effort wisely to avoid regrets and achieve weekly progress and better daily life. Davidson
Submarine Defense Plans Outline Navy Antisub Strategy
Navy outlines defense against submarines with coast mines harbor nets spike bottoms and sea patrols. Air support includes P2Y twin engine planes and PB2Y four engine seaplanes with blimps refueled at sea to patrol and attack subs.
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Navy
Navy to build silent subs and raider units
Submarine warfare strategies loom large as the Navy drafts small interceptor subs to lurk along submarine lanes and engage foes silently. Plans include floating rocket subs that surface to fire missiles, while raider amphibious units target enemy bases. Admirals worry foes could mimic the tactic against American shores.
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Russia
Forrest Sherman
Navy
Francis S. Low
Community Christmas Party Highlights East Albany
Ees Miss Julian Groenendyke hosted a Friday evening Christmas party at community hall for local children at 6 20 pm. The Daily notes appreciation for a box of cigars from the National Bank. A Decatur fire truck collided with a Ford coupe at Vine and Bank Streets while responding to a Canal Street fire.
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Julian Groenendyke
East Albany
National Bank
Decatur
Canal Stree
Vine
Bank Streets
O'Dwyer Raises Spark Public Pay Rises
Westbrook New York reports on the New York City board of estimate and council approving salary hikes for Mayor O'Dwyer and the controller, with Moses singled out as worth his pay. The piece critiques public official arrogance and compares uses of public property and pensions, noting tax treatment gaps and political graft concerns.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Council of the City of
O’dwyer
Robert Moses
O'Dwyer
Ireland
United States
Sammy Cascavilla the bus driver who spreads Christmas
In New York, Sammy Cascavilla, a bus driver for the N Y City Omnibus Corp., brightens his routes from Greenwich Village to the Polo Grounds year round. He greets riders with kindness, shares weather and store reminders, helps with housing, and cashes checks made out to him. His legend grows from The Amsterdam News to tens of thousands of New Yorkers who see him as a model of generosity and good spirit.
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New York
Sammy Cascavilla
Eighth Avenue
N. Y. City Omnibus Corp
Fifth Avenue Coach Co
Joe
John E. McCarthy
Greenwich Village
Polo Grounds
West Side
Harlem
U. S
Los Angeles
Sammy
Philospher
White-Wings
Forty Second Street
Franklin Savings Bank
Times Square
Grand Central
Columbus Circle
Amsterdam News
Rossen Plans Film The Brave Bulls With Tom Lea
Hollywood reports producer director Robert Rossen will film The Brave Bulls with author Tom Lea. Lea helped select bullfighters in Mexico and will sketch characters and scenes to cue production design as they consult on all details.
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Jeu Be
Tom Lea
Mexico
Lea
Rossen
Hollywood Notes On Casting And Industry Rumors
A character actress is sought for I Love Louisa as Ronald Reagan's mother who becomes the romance lead. Coburn and Gwenn duel for a band role while Ginger Rogers considers an independent film after Storm Center. Gene Nelson wins her praise despite being dropped by Warner. Hollywood’s 1949 marrying trend noted with news of Bing Crosby Esther Williams in India, Moon astrology, and Sam Goldwyn’s Stromboli exit. Beatrice Lillie draws crowds to Inside USA while Peter Lawford awaits his big break after long wait.
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Ronald Reagan
Charles Coburn
Edmund Gwenn
Oldsters
Ginger Rogers
Storm Center
Gene Nelson
Warners
Clark Gable
Hollywood
Joan Harrison
River” Company
India
U. S
Bing Crosby
Esther Williams
Sam Goldwyn
Rossellini
Bergman
Beatrice Lillie
USA
Peter Lawford
Bridge in Radio Programs Defined as Gap Cover Device
A bridge in a radio program serves to cover a gap between two sections of a broadcast, acting as a musical or other device to ensure a smooth transition. The term describes a broadcasting technique used to maintain continuity and pacing.
Americans Average 80 Bus Rides Per Year
A study finds that Americans ride buses about 80 times annually on average. Researchers note patterns across age groups and regions, with urban residents using buses more often than rural residents.
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