Great Soldier Marshall Wins Editorial Backing
An Alabama Journal editorial hails General George C. Marshall as a great soldier, noting he surpasses a diplomat. Huntsville Times cites Bee Line bids near 400000, suggesting a major highway project on 31. Allen Rankin quotes Albert Rains praising Senator Russell as a man from a state who stuck with the national party.
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George C- Marshall
Huntsville Times
the Times
Allen Rankin
The
Senator Russell
Georgia
Albert Rains
National Democratic Party
Atlanta
Lilienthal in Spotlight on Atomic Bombs and Bombs
Dave Lilienthal, recently resigned from a major government post, dominates discussion on atomic and hydrogen bombs. Preston Tucker, praised as a top optimist, faces claims of past mail fraud and conspiracy. Tucker says mass production of cars could begin within two years after spending about 28 million dollars with few cars completed.
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Dave “Lilienthal
Mr. Lilienthal
Preston Tucker
Tucker
Young Roosevelt Faces Fepc Vote Rift in Harlem
The piece notes Franklin D Roosevelt Jr allied as an independent Democrat in a dispute over who controls a vote attraction linked to Fepc advocacy in Harlem. It asks whether he should be excluded from Democratic committee assignments and questions President Truman about removing him from Congress.
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Roosevelt
FEPC
Harlem
Mr. Truman
Congress
Campaign clock ticks as Alabama race tests governor pay
The article notes the next Alabama governor may not earn the salary yet, but argues that statewide candidates deserve the pay after enduring a campaign. It questions how candidates are persuaded to sacrifice time money and energy from now until May.
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Alabama
Democratic unity touted at Raleigh pow wow in Jan
The Dothan Eagle reports the South wide Democratic conference in Raleigh North Carolina on January 28 will not address civil rights. Jonathan Daniels a Democratic committeeman says the meeting will show party unity in a region long its strongest. He adds there is nothing combative about the conference.
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Dothan Eagle
Raleigh
N. C
Jonathan Daniels
National Democratic
Nine candidates vie for governor in record race
The piece notes optimism across Alabama as nine hopefuls seek the governorship, potentially a record dozen before February’s end. It argues voters will favor experienced leadership over sweeping promises and warns against the political medicine man image.
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Washington
Alabama
Time Congress Took A Hand In Tax Reform
The piece urges Congress to oppose President Truman and reject new taxes. It argues the tax bill is a burdensome monstrosity that kills incentive and jobs, and calls for Congress to resist further taxes on individuals and corporations.
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Congress
Truman
White House
America
Southern Democrats Indicate Willingness to Compromise on Civil Rights
In a closed Senate meeting Georgia's Dick Russell signaled readiness to compromise on civil rights. He faced skepticism as Southern members pressed for anti lynching and poll tax limits while yoked to party harmony urged by Illinois's Paul Douglas. Most senators backed Truman on Formosa.
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Georgia
Dick Russell
Senate
Sean As
Russell
Illinois
Paul Douglas
Douglas
Truman
Formosa
Clint Anderson
New Mexico
State Department
Anderson
Ellender
Louisiana
McKellar
Tennessee
Living Today by Arlie B Davidson
Motivational guidance on personal and professional conduct. Advises regular attendance, efficiency, daily good work, self improvement, teamwork, employer trust, community respect, and saving for emergencies to build a stable life and positive local impact.
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Living Today
Arlie B. Davidson
Brannan Plan Aims to Solve Potato Glut with Gifts
The secretary touts giving surplus potatoes bought at 1.08 a bushel to nations as a remedy yet the article exposes flaws. It notes the high transport costs, an $80 million outlay for 67 million bushels, and only 17 million bushels usable for school lunch or welfare. It argues price reductions benefit consumers while subsidizing producers.
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Brannan
Sam
Uncle Sam
Maine
Capitol News Capsules Highlights Philippine Welfare and Middle East Moves
The capsule notes a Philippine corruption scandal with U S funds intended for veterans reportedly diverted to local politicians. It cites a heated diplomat cable from Ambassador Cowan to Secretary Acheson. It also mentions Jam bearing smugglers in East Germany and British Middle East diplomacy with arms shipments to Egypt.
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Capitol News
Philippines
U. S
Cowan
Acheson
Quirino
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Germany
London
Middle East
Trans-Jordan
Israel
Iraq
Jerusalem
Britain
Egypt
Enchanted Cottage Screens at Albany Lodge Weekly Meet
Rev E H Hellbusch preached to a representative audience at St Pauls Lutheran Church. A newborn boy, weight 8 12 pounds, was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Fite on Saturday. Albany Lodge No 491 meets at seven. Ladies Bible class Westminster Church plans Friday home meeting then dinner at Palace Cafe. Various local social items follow with short notices of residents travel illness and visits.
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E. H. Hellbusch
St. Paul's Luthe Church
Mrs
Roy Fite
West Minster Presbyterian Church
C. V. Dupont
Palace Cafe
Unionism as a danger to economy and government
In a blunt critique from New York dated January 25, the author argues unions function as monopolies that threaten free markets and democracy. He attacks leaders like Lewis and Petrillo, condemns the Wagner and Taft-Hartley regimes, and warns total unionism would consolidate power and destabilize wages and prices.
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New York
John L. Lewis
Atlantic and Pacific
Department of Justice
A. and P
United States
Lewis, Dubinsky
Petrillo
Hod-Carriers
Common Laborers
Never Belching: A Doctor Clarifies Causes and Cautions
A physician explains belching origins from swallowed air and digestion issues, noting rare cancer links in older patients. It covers air intake through rapid eating, nervous habits, digestion disorders, and the role of stomach acid, with caution on persistent belching signaling medical evaluation.
Tragic exposure of Alger Hiss ends in conviction
The piece recounts Alger Hiss rising through Johns Hopkins Harvard and U.S. government roles to become a trusted official, then facing conviction for aiding an alien group. It notes opposition from high places including Truman and Dean Acheson, and anticipates a Supreme Court review as the author promises to trace the final series of events tomorrow.
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New York
INS
Alger Hiss
United States
Johns Hopkins
Harvard
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Senate
Department of Justice
State Department
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Frankfurther
Reed
Hiss
Congressional Committee
Robert E. Stripling
Truman
Dean Acheson
Window washer case tests new wage hour rules
Washington notes under the new wage hour law the window washer may fall under exemptions as coverage shifts from production to directly essential work. The article explains changes in who is covered, and how regular rate and overtime are calculated, with examples and a hint of court uncertainty.
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Washington
Congress
Taft Hartley and the fate of unionism under Wagner law
A critical opinion argues Taft Hartley limited unions and reduced strife, calling Wagner era unionism abusive yet inevitable. The author warns of ongoing conflict between employers and unions, predicting continued restraint but not repeal of labor legislation.
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Iowa
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Secretary of Agriculture
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Trey
Donaldson, Ga
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Skeggs Crawford
Auburn
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Albany Lodge No. 491
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Deade Chrissinger
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Stevenson
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W. W. Fussell
Florida
Harry Holmes
Athens
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Westbrook
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