Mine Welfare Program Begins Under Lewis Leadership
John L. Lewis launched the United Mine Workers free hospital and medical service using the welfare and retirement fund, financed by a 20 cent per ton royalty. The $100,000,000-a-year fund aims to cover 400,000 soft coal miners and 80,000 hard coal workers in Pennsylvania. Ten area offices will serve 24 districts with physicians in charge, including Dr. Warren F. Draper leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW Welfare and Retirement Fund
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Warren F. Draper
U.S. Public Health Service
Draper
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces
Birmingham
Ala
Allen Koplin
Knoxville
New Trials by Two Are Asked
Cir cuit Court Judge J H Crow Jr will hear two motions for new trials Monday morning. One targets James Martin Thomas alias Slim Thomas who has five years for grand larceny and a two year sentence for auto theft. The other seeks relief for E T Gilbert Jr charged with obtaining 310 dollars by false deposit claims. Russell Lynne represents Thomas and Mr King of Gadsden represents Gilbert. Hearing set for 10 oclock in Crow's courthouse office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
J. H. Crow Jr
James Martin Thomas
Slim Thomas
Thomas
Highway 31
Bob Lakey
Russell Lynne
E. J. Gilbert Jr
Morgan Circuit Court
Gilbert
Thomas L. Townson
First National Bank of
Gadsden
King of
Judge Crow
Wine price cuts among Chaldeans punished by ducking
A historical note states that among the Chaldeans cutting wine prices was a punishable offense, met by a ducking penalty. The line underscores ancient social norms and punitive measures linked to market pricing.
Critics threaten fresh opposition to Acheson plan
Critics warn that despite progress on a broad aid program for Europe and Asian stabilisation, resistance will reappear. The Cooperative League cites a State Department reply opposing Ruhr international ownership, while debates over German Japanese recovery shift toward self sufficiency. Indonesia and China policy debates hint at renewed pressure on Acheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Russia
Berlin
Greece
Turkey
Acheson
Webb
Senate
Marshall
Lovett
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Indonesia
Asia
Netherlands
United Nations Security Council
America
The American Adventure comic plan and purpose
The American Adventure aims to tell a great story that American readers can feel proud of its heritage. It seeks to entertain while encouraging civic-minded readers to become better citizens, using drama and authenticity as its core.
County Singers Convene One Day Session in Hartselle
The Mor County Singing Convention gathers today at 10 o'clock in Morgan County High School in Hartselle for a mid winter session. President Richard Wallace of Hartselle presides as members consider selecting a site for the spring meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor County
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Richard Wallace
Realtor Norment Dies in Birmingham at 56
A. A. Robinson Norment a well known Birmingham realtor died today after a brief illness at a local hospital. The Huntsville native had lived in Birmingham for 42 years and was with Shepherd Sloss Realty for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
A—A. Robinson Norment
Huntsville
Norment
Shepherd-Sloss Realty
Stamp for Dr. Gorgas Sees First Day Issue in Birmingham
A proposed resolution by Battle of Alabama would issue a stamp honoring Dr. William Crawford Gorgas who battled yellow fever. The first day issue would be in Birmingham. Gorgas led Havana’s yellow fever control and later served as Army surgeon general and sanitary expert for the Panama Canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Crawford Gorgas
Alabama
Ae Battle
D-Ala
Birmingham
Gorgas
Havana
Walter Reed
Panama Canal
Transvaal
South
Central America
Latin
Alabama Veterans Receive Nearly Ninety-One Million From VA
Nearly $92 million in VA benefits flowed to Alabama veterans in the year. The GA total was $91,645,512.87 with 1,269,680 checks issued. The largest share went to World War II veterans in GI Bill subsistence, $58,111,871.19, followed by WWII disability compensation at $16,740,643.34. Disabled veterans in training under vocational rehab received $10,438,032.56. WWI veterans with service connected disabilities $3,901,317.81. WWI non service connected $2,833,775.19. WWII non-service connected $181,884.45. Spanish War and death claims handled from VA Washington central office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Veterans Administration
Harley A. Smith
Smith
Washington
Alabama Court Ruling on Boswell Amendment Faces Supreme Court
Editorials react to the Boswell ruling with mixed tones. Birmingham News lauds the decision as setting aside a barrier to negro voting, while Montgomery Journal calls it a grievous disappointment. Birmingham Age-Herald urges clear voter tests and warns Boswell's scope was too broad. Mobile Press Register urges a qualified electorate and a constitutionally aligned naturalization approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
E.C. Boswell
Folsom
Alabama
Birmingham
South
Montgomery Journal
Birmingham Age-Herald
Age- Herald
Mobile Press Register
U. S
First Rental Suit Filed in Morgan County
Lizzie Kent sues landlord L. W. Taylor in Morgan County Circuit Court seeking 180 in treble damages under the federal rent control act for overcharging 15 a month on two rooms at 1220 Fifth Ave S from May 20 to Sept 25 1948. The suit asks 45 for attorneys fees. Calv in and Bloodworth represent Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Harrison Hill
Lizzie Kent
L. W. Taylor
Taylor
Fifth Ave. S
Ap H. Calvin
James N. Bloodworth
Free fluoride dental program starts in Montgomery schools
The first free fluoride dental treatment program in Alabama public schools will begin next week at West End Elementary School in Montgomery. Dr. Fred Haston will supervise with two U S public health service staff, Miss Luella Howell of Jacksonville Florida and Miss Jeanne Hans of Montgomery assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Health Department
West End
Fred Haston
U. S. Public Health Service
Luella Howell
Jacksonville
Fla
Jeanne Hans
City Council Approves Pay Hike and Infrastructure Upgrades
The council granted a five cent hourly wage raise for city laborers and a $10 raise for sanitary department workers under $40 weekly. It OK’d paying half a percent of ad valorem taxes to Tax Collector Alvis Briscoe for tax breakdowns. Street lights will be installed on 16th Avenue E between College and Magnolia and on E Cain between Line and Ferry. The Mastion plumbing bond was approved and a Caterpillar tractor bought from J D Pittman Co. Improvements to the Police Chief’s office were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Department
Alvis G. Briscoe
16Th Avenue E
College
Magnolia
E. Cain
Line
Ferry
Frank H. Mastion
J. D
Macon Registrars Praised by Governor For Resuming Work
Alabama Governor James E. Folsom commended Macon county board of registrars for resuming operations after an eight month shutdown. The board, led by chairman W. H. Bentley with members W. D Tommie and J. J. Rogers, held its first meeting since April to restart duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Macon County Board of Registrars
Alabama
Macon County Board
W. H. Bentley
W. D Tommie
J. J. Rogers
Forester critiques Southern forests role in timber supply
Gainesville Florida January 8 Clyde S. Martin president of the Society of American Foresters speaks on how the Southern states could supply most of the nation's timber if they managed forests as carefully as those in Europe. He notes the Southeastern section discusses forestry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Europe
Clyde S. Martin
Theiety
American Foresters
CIO Shapes Its Drive in Dixie Campaign
The CIO mobilizes Southern leaders in Atlanta for a major drive aimed at unorganized workers in Dixie. With about 1 million potential members, organizers seek $1.2 million for ammunition and plan a targeted attack on textiles and lumber, led by Van A. Bittner and six assistant directors.
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Atlanta
van A. Bittner
Southern
CIO
United Public
Workers of America
United Office
International Electrical Workers
Ed Stone
Southern Drive
Portland
Ore
Phillip Murray
Stone
Dixie
Avondale
Alabama
Bittner
George Baldanzi
John Riffe
Walter Harris
Phil Clowes
John Hawkins
Gladys Ditkason
Seven Schools Expected At Boxing Tourney
In Columbia on January 8 the sponsors announced a Southern Conference boxing tournament set for March 3 at the University of South Carolina. Definite entries include Maryland Georgetown The Citadel and three more schools may participate from Washington DC South Carolina Miami Louisiana State Virginia and Georgia. Only three loop schools Maryland South Carolina and The Citadel currently field teams.
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Columbia
University of South
Carolina
Maryland
Georgetown
Mackanan
Washington, D.C
South Carolina
Citadel
Miami
University and Lousiana State University
Virginia
Georgia
Southern Conference
Power Break Is Explained Power Break Is Explained
TVA official says blackout from a transfer of power and high water reduced generation and tripped main transmission lines. Officials cite loss of the New Johnsonville plant and a surge on lines from East to West Tennessee as contributing factors. Cause to be determined after days of inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
TVA
Johnsonville
G.O. Wessenater
Igst
Wertgt Arenes
Mer Demeritiehiek
DeMerit
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
West
Congress
Queenange Fish With Powdery Blue Bodies and Gold Fins
A description notes Queenange fish with bright powdery blue bodies and striking golden yellow fins, highlighting their vivid coloration and distinctive look.
Labor boycott ruled unfair under Taft Hartley
Federal Judge Clarefice Bullins in Birmingham ruled a Gadsden firm boycott by a AFL local council and union was an unfair labor practice under Taft Hartley. The judge denied the injunction to remove the firm from the boycott list, noting no explicit work stoppage or picketing occurred. The case awaits a National Labor Relations Board ruling.
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Birmingham
A. Gadsden
Clarefice Bullins
Mullins
Paul L. Styles
Regional Labor Relations Board
Gadsden Heating &Sheet Metal Co
AFL Gadsden Building Trades Council
AFL Sheet Metal Workers Union
Styles
Mullin
National tate = Ratations Board
Union Petition For Recognition As Bargaining Agency
A brief note notes the union seeking recognition as the bargaining agent. It also compares disease risks noting rheumatic fever causes twice the fatalities among children as infantile paralysis.
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Decatur
Hamilton
Johnston Street
Albany Station
M. R. Rankin
Battle
Corgas
Iise
Macon
Clements Drug Stores
Eas Movitor
Sixth Avenue East
Smith Motors, Inc
Chrysler-Plymouth
GMC Trucks
Oak and Davis Sts
Austinville High School
Prentiss Clark
Belk Hudson
Belk Hudson CO
Priscilla
Belk
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