Chauncey Sparks Praised For Four Years Of Alabama Progress
A praising editorial lauds Chauncey Sparks as Alabama governor, detailing achievements in education, health, agriculture, roads, and public welfare. It highlights a four-year record of increased school terms, new medical school, markets program, livestock centers, public health strides, and debt reduction set against wartime constraints.
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Ennor Chauncey Sparks
Montgomery
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Sparks
University of Alabama
Birmingham
State Highway Department
State Building Commission
Kirby
Muller
Graves
Mississippi race folds Bilbo battle in bitter campaign
A Mississippi observer recalls long time opposition to Bilbo and cites outsider attacks including Win ehell and Negro organizations as forcing a retirement from the fight this year. The speaker notes the strain of aligning with friends who once stood together in battles.
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Mississippi
Bilbo
Winehell
Biloo
Margie Hart Laments Fashion Scene In Miami Sendoff
Margie Hart, famed burlesque dancer, laments Miami audiences for not supporting strip acts and notes women on the main street wear little clothing. She contrasts northern standards with Miami, calling midriff exposure a common sight and criticizes the reaction to her performance.
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Tuscaloosa
Margie Hart
Miami
Miss Hart
Margie
Washington Post predicts reshuffle amid State Department talent hunt
The article notes Undersecretary Dean Acheson may be asked to sign on for 12 000 dollars, while Anthony Eden seeks early January departure and Byrnes aims to retain him. Byrnes plans to rely on Acheson to manage Congress as a Republican Congress prepares to tackle State Department bills.
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Washington
Dean
Acheson
Secretary of
Byrnes
Britain to nationalize iron and steel next session
Britain will pursue public ownership of iron and steel in the coming parliament, with the King’s speech expected to call for nationalization. Coal mines already near public ownership on January 1, and miners are set to celebrate with pithead parades as Attlee presents the act to Lord Hyndley, head of the government coal board.
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London
Britain
Attlee
Lord Hyndley
Government Coal Board
Curran Leaders Rift Threatens Maritime Wage Talks
Government labor officials fear Curran's blast at CIO sponsored CMU fees and his CMU NMU co chair resignation will derail NMU wage talks. Curran, NMU president, lashed out at left wing critics, widening the rift between factions and complicating arbitration chances.
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Washington
Joe Curran
CIO
Georgia killings case remains active despite grand jury report
Capital briefs report that the four Negroes murder case in Georgia is not closed though the federal grand jury failed to identify suspects. The Justice Department still aims to crack the case with ongoing inquiry and potential new leads.
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Washington
Georgia
Grand Jury
Justice Department
British throne trio to govern as king sails to South Africa
When the King Queen and two princesses sail Feb 1 for a South Africa tour Britain will be governed by a three person council of state. The Duke of Gloucester will head it as the king's brother and former governor general of Australia while the Princess Royal and Viscount Lascelles also join.
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London
South Africa
Britain
Council of State
Duke of Gloucester
Australia
Princess Royal
Viscount Lascelles
Tax Outlook for Personal Income Cuts and Exemptions
Tax experts say a percentage cut in individual income taxes is likely if the federal budget can be trimmed enough. A 20 percent overall tax cut seems less probable, while increasing the $500 personal exemption has a good chance. Split income for married couples across all states appears unlikely due to complexity and quick action demands favor simpler methods.
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Washington
Congress
Administration
Four power deadlock harms science and nutrition in Germany
Berlin reports that the four power stalemate in Germany threatens scientific work and nutrition policy. American educators urge a rapid accord to grant greater postal freedom, enabling faster dissemination of scientific writings.
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Berlin
Germany
South Africa to Open Legations to Boost Trade
In London, SA plans to open legations in South American capitals to expand foreign commerce. Stockholm reports Prince Bertil touring South America to promote Swedish exports. London notes about 1,000,000 displaced persons doubtful UN funding will aid them within a year.
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London
Union of South Africa
Stockholm
Prince Bertil
South America
Europe
United Nations
International Refugee Organization
Stassen Bids for Kansas Support With Topeka Talk
Presidential nominee candidate Stassen will seek Kansas backing by speaking in Topeka on January 28 at a large Republican gathering. Rail car shortages persist as grain and goods await shipment. railroads show about 9,000 fewer box cars than a year ago. Officials project U.S. population surpassing 141.5 million by year end, up about 100,000 per month.
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Washington
Stassen
Kansas
Topeka
U. S
Decatur Woman Released on $1000 Bond in Assault Case
Bessie Collier a Decatur Black woman was released from Morgan county jail on $1000 bond after arrest on charges of assault with intent to murder for shooting Charles E. Dean on Christmas night. Dean, moved to Tuskeegee hospital, is the injured man. Alma Dean, wife of the victim, swore out the warrant. Deputies Loren Willoughby and Lewis Landers arrested Collier Friday. Judge W. H. Long set bond at $1000 after she waived preliminary hearing.
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Bessie Collier
Decatur
Morgan County
W. T. Willoughby
Willoughby
Charles E. Dean
Dean
Tuskeegee Hospital
Alma Dean
Loren Willoughby
Lewis Landers
W. H. Long
Sears Boy Improves After Lysol Ingestion Incident
William T. Sears was described as resting fairly well at Decatur General hospital after a Thursday night incident at Johnston Street home. He was taken to the hospital following illness and swallowing a quantity of lysol.
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William T. Sears
Decatur General Hospital
Young Sears
Johnston Street
Sears
Many Causes for Chest Pains and Diagnosis
The article reviews multiple chest pain causes from muscular strain to pleurisy and esophageal spasm. It notes that accurate diagnosis requires history, physical exam, X rays, and lab tests, with treatment varying by cause, from simple rest and strapping to heat, massage, or targeted therapy. It emphasizes thorough study and use of all exams to pinpoint the exact source of chest pain.
Walter Winchell And The Christmas Spirit Of Humanity
A digest recalls various acts of compassion across faiths and regions. Stories include a priest offering Hebrew grace at a Jewish dinner, a Major honored for nursing an enemy soldier, and a Roman rabbi saving synagogue manuscripts with a Catholic priest. The piece highlights interfaith charity in Dunkirk France aid, Savannah Georgia unity, European relief efforts, and a Brook lyn church monument honoring all veterans.
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Rome
Elgin Avenue Boys' Peace Club Forms in Forest Park
In Forest Park Elgin Avene advised local youngsters after an incident with a boy using a mock ack ack device. She spoke about war and peace then organized the Elgin Avenue Boys' Peace Club and a petition pledging that peace begins on their street.
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Elgin Avenue
Open Letter to Santa Claus on Truth and Unity
A Christmas letter urged Santa to tell children the truth about the world and the Christmas spirit. It asks Santa to promote love, equality, and trust, denounce adult hypocrisy, and remind all children that every child is the same in the eyes of Santa, his reindeer, and God.
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Santa Claus
Earth
Santa
Alabama
New York
W. W
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