Decatur plans a modern baseball field with community funding
Decatur outlines a plan for a first class baseball park with Morgan County Post of the American Legion contributing 21000 in property and 10000 cash, 800 grandstand seats at 25 dollars and 20 boxes of eight seats at 98 dollars, totaling 61000 for construction if all residents participate. The drive hinges on public support and local civic effort.
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Dewey Circles Patterson For New York Court Appointment
Governor Dewey invited former War Secretary Bob Patterson to be appointed to New York's circuit court of appeals. He congratulated Patterson on winning the Surrogate Franken thaler case for the county Republican machine. Patterson called it a lead pipe cinch. Dewey quipped that he was the last person to discuss such phrases.
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Elephant Seizure in Dallas County Sparks Court Tale
A Dallas County trainer claims back wages and has seized an elephant. The Daily recalls a past Nashville tale where a traveling show left an unpaid bill and a lion was levied to force payment, prompting speculation on outcomes if the lion had simply been surrendered.
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In Alabama oppose Truman inaugural say Advertiser opines
The Montgomery Advertiser declares it unbecoming for Alabama to participate in President Truman’s inauguration as sought by Governor James E. Folsom. It cites Beeland of Greenville and notes Alabama’s past opposition to Truman, arguing propriety over party loyalty in the inaugural plan.
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Three Dixiecrats Probe Rules Battle in House Row
John Rankin of Mississippi Gene Cox of Georgia and Howard Smith of Virginia left a closed door protest after a 176 48 vote against modernizing the House rules committee. They charged the FEPC plot and accused lawmakers of banking real estate lobby influence while railing at blocking liberal legislation.
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Democrats Clash Over Rules Speedup In House Caucus
In a tense caucus exchange, Rep Herman Eberharter defends Democrat longevity and criticizes Mississippi obstructionists. Majority Leader John McCormack says party discipline will bind members to a floor vote on the rules-committee speedup, while reps Cox Celler and others debate consequences of caucus compliance. A sharp exchange ends with a reminder to Democrats to reset their consciences.
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New York
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Idaho senator refuses to vacate as new member arrives
Idaho Republican Henry Dworshak stands firm in his Senate office until the January 3 legal deadline passes to clear space for incoming West Virginia Senator Matt Neely. Beer may soon be served in the Senate dining room if workers win approval.
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Honors to Harry S. Tru Do Not Reflect Alabama
The passage declares Alabama’s stance on recognizing Harry S. Truman Day. It suggests the state should stay inconspicuous and maintain dignity by not participating, arguing that the day belongs to Truman and Alabama should refrain from involvement.
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Ex-Congressman Hook and Lesinski Labor Plot Tale
Ex-Congressman Frank Hook of Michigan once near defeating Ferguson for the senate and new labor committee chair Charles Lesinski rushed to Washington after an urgent Hartley call only to learn Hartley wanted him to retain Taft Hartley act writers. Lesinski fired the entire group amid sharp quips. Douglas, a six foot two hundred pound Marine veteran, earned a Bronze Star after Peleliu and served despite enlisting at fifty.
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Truman autographs Hoover grandson at White House event
President Truman delighted a visitor when he was asked for his autograph by former President Herbert Hoover for Hoover's grandson. The White House notes Truman will travel to Key West in mid March after Congress convenes.
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Douglas wins Illinois U S Senate seat in dramatic campaign
Paul H. Douglas, a former university professor and Marine, rises to national prominence by defeating GOP Senator Curley Brooks. He campaigned across Illinois in a jeep, challenging Brooks to public debates, invoking Lincoln in a bold showdown that captured the press and voters.
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Illinois Senator Douglas A Battle-Scarred Liberal Leader
The new senator from Illinois is a veteran of economic battles for the common man. Known for fighting utility rate gouging in Chicago and championing unemployment relief and old age pensions, he helped draft the social security act and served on a senate advisory committee on social security. Born in Massachusetts, he rose from Maine roots to Bowdoin College and Columbia, later authored influential economics works. He is married to Emily Taft Douglas and has a daughter of sculptor Lorenzo Taft.
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Queen Mary Sails After Patch Loses Time at Harbor
Cunard liner Queen Mary sailed for New York today carrying a 125 ton concrete patch to stop leaks in her hold. The ship struck a sand bar in Cherbourg harbor Saturday and was blown aground, delaying departure twice as hull damages were repaired.
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It s Just as True Today By Franklin van Zeilm
The text cites Nehemiah 4 17 and notes workers on the wall with one hand on the work and the other holding a weapon, reflecting perseverance amid danger. The piece frames enduring effort and readiness in the face of opposition.
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GOP Irked by Demos Action in Senate Committees
Washington January 5 Republicans protest a Democratic move in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to assign eight Democrats and five Republicans, up from seven to six in the prior GOP majority. Democrats also set eight to five divisions on several key panels and thirteen to eight on appropriations, shaping Truman's legislative path amid the new 12 vote Senate majority.
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The American Adventure See The Daily Jan 10
Daily column details a retrospective journey through American adventures with notes on landmarks figures and events referenced. It surveys travel fiction and real journeys across eras. Readers gain context on exploration routes and cultural encounters shaping the nation.
Sam Carp and Acheson Spark Connecticut Controversy
Westbrook readers recall Sam Carp of Bridgeport linked to Molotov money and alleged unregistered foreign influence. Dean Acheson halted probing as the Hoover era style reckoning loomed, with Carp claiming to spend either 200 or 300 million without clear accountability.
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Street vehicles carried twenty five times railroads last year
Street cars trolley coaches and buses in America carried twenty five times as many passengers as the nation’s railroads during the previous year.
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