Washington GOP faces Par nell Thomas kickback scandal backlash
House leaders plan a secret meeting to curb payroll abuses after the Thomas scandal. Joe Martin will urge Republicans to remove non working staff and stop kickback linked behavior while Sam Rayburn and John MacCormack will press Democrats to clean up payrolls immediately.
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Atlanta apartment opens to vets with kids pets or music
In Atlanta a new project welcomes war vets with kids pets or musical instruments but bars Klansmen. Owners risk FHA rule clashes. A hypothetical libel suit by Drew Pearson against Westbrook Pegler could be funded by moving proceedings to Madison Square Garden and charging admission.
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Safest Year for Airlines in 1949 Cited
The nation’s scheduled airlines logged their safest year in 1949 with only one passenger death per 100 million passenger miles on domestic and international routes. This marked a 25 percent improvement over 1948 and 63 percent over 1947, underscoring the push for airport facilities in the Decatur area in 1950 to enable regular scheduled service.
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Decatur
Times Have Changed in Decatur Farmers Markets
A Decatur farmer notes cotton yields are down yet he uses dairy and corn to diversify income. He emphasizes local markets are established, allowing sale of produce daily and reducing cash-flow risk amid shifting cotton production.
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Decatur
Agriculture drives prosperity in the Decatur region
The text argues that farming remains the South's and Decatur area's biggest enterprise. It urges town and rural residents to support fair farm prices, strong farm organizations, and improved rural infrastructure, noting that farmer prosperity boosts town prosperity and vice versa.
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Alabama
Decatur
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Photoing the Russians and Capitol Predictions
A US Moscow attache photographed Red Army planes from his window, exposing Russian surveillance tricks. Congress’ 81st session is seen as cautious, with civil rights fights looming but likely limited action, including possible anti poll tax bill and feeble progress on fair employment.
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Love as a New Year Guide from Arlie B Davidson
The article urges readers to shed hate and embrace love in the new year. It presents five love-centered maxims: love the best in you, love others for who they are, love community institutions, love your family, and love life as a source of opportunity. Love is described as power that elevates life and genius.
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Jan
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New York
Congress Faces Budget Strain and Key Legislation Outlook
The preview outlines likely battles in 1961 over tax policy social security reform and Taft Hartley repeal. It notes Republicans oppose Brannan farm plan and health insurance, while Truman era foreign aid may shrink and science funding passes. Representative Buchanan leads probing of major lobbyists including the real estate group opposing rent controls.
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As Pegler Sees It Criticizes Tax Free Graft for Truman
Westbrook Pegler rails at congressional tax rules claiming mothers receive only 1.65 a day while Truman enjoys a 50 000 tax free expense allowance. He denounces pensions and charity rules as rearranged by government and mocks politicians including Pendergast. He argues this undermines family duty and elevates graft.
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Truman
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Washington
Kansas City
Tom Pendergast
Maurice Mulligan
United States
George Spelvin
Wonder Drug Aureomycin Becomes Widely Used Antibiotic
A year of study positions aureomycin as a versatile antibiotic taken by mouth with broad effectiveness against amebic dysentery pneumonia undulant fever and certain syphilis cases. It shows limited impact on gonorrhea and tuberculosis and has mild side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
Miami Sun and Rain Defy Winter as Vacancy Crops Grow
Miami endures wild weather from New York to Florida with 16 inches of rain in Broward County. The Everglades district reports at least 1 million dollars in crop damage and Fort Lauderdale considers emergency repairs while tourism soars and vacancy signs multiply in a sun drenched yet fickle city.
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Tucsop
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Jack Thale
Vandenberg and Taft Agree on Foreign Policy
Senators Vandenberg and Taft reached a quiet agreement on foreign policy to avoid a split. Taft said he drafted a statement on Republican aims and found Vandenberg’s reading entirely acceptable. He will submit it to Guy Gabrielson as part of a party platform effort for the upcoming Congress.
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Vandenberg
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Taft
Ohio
Guy G. Gabrielson
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National Committee
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Gabrielgon
Olds Returns to Government in Water Resources Panel
Leland Olds, rejected by the Senate for reappointment to the Federal Power Commission, joins a new temporary agency investigating the nation’s water supply. President Truman creates the Water Resources Policy Commission with Morris Cooke as head to review water programs affecting the economy. Seven members will be paid from the emergency fund, with no Senate confirmation needed.
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