Pitt coach Milligan resigns over contract length dispute
The University of Pittsburgh coach Milligan quit after being offered a one year renewal, preferring a three year pact. Birmingham retail trade fell two percent from a record year despite labor disruptions. John Temple Graves criticizes Congress over the FEPC vote clash between Roosevelt Jr and Clayton Powell.
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Milligan
University of Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Washington
John Temple Graves
Birmingham Post
Congress
United States
Franklin Roosevelt Jr
Clayton Powell
New York
FEPC
South
Stay Home This Afternoon Census Reminder
A non-denominational religious census is underway this afternoon from 1:30 to four o'clock in Decatur. About a thousand residents are volunteering to conduct the survey and they ask others to stay home during the hours and answer questions from canvassers.
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Decatur
March of Dimes Drive in Morgan County Appeals for Returns
In Morgan County the March of Dimes campaign urges residents to return coin cards. Drive chairman Frank Troup distributed thousands of two dollar and fifty cent cards and asks even small contributions to boost the countywide effort against polio.
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Morgan County
Frank Troup
Drive
Congress Must Act Quickly on Cotton Control Relief
The piece urges Congress to set a clear, early timetable for changes to the cotton control law so farmers can plan the 1950 planting season. It argues delays hurt both farmers and business, and warns against slow, inconsequential actions like FEPC if relief is to be meaningful.
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Congress
FEPC
Right On The Ball With Kroger President Joseph Hall
Decatur enjoyed a visit from Kroger Company president Joseph B Hall who spoke of American success and optimism. He joined Kroger in 1931 and became president in March 1946 after advancing from manager in Cincinnati. He praised the Tennessee Valley's economic potential and Alabama investments in Huntsville Florence Gadsden and Anniston.
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Joseph B. Hall
Kroger Company
Decatur
Joseph Hall
Kroger
Cincinnati
Tennessee
North
Alabama
Huntsville
Florence
Gadsden
Anniston
Hall
Keyserling Calls for 3 Percent Annual Demand Rise
Leon Keyserling chief economist to the President warns Congress that a 3 percent yearly rise in consumption is needed to keep the US on a prosperity path. He says absorption of farm and factory surpluses is crucial to avoid low mood and outlines a $7.8 billion annual rise in demand for full employment. Chairman Joe O Mahoney questions how to sustain a free enterprise market as production and aid abroad have increased supply.
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Washington
United States
Leon Keyserling
Keysterling
Joint Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
Keyserling
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Europe
Economist Keyserling on Surpluses and U S Food Output
The interview cites Alexserling discussing atomic energy leading to future surpluses and a shift toward leisure. He notes the President's advisers do not expect this soon and cites the need to raise overall agricultural output by at least 1 percent annually over the next four years to sustain full employment and furnish diets, fibers, and materials.
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Alexserling
Keyserling
Council of Economic Advisers
United States
Keyserling heckled in heated closed door session
In a tense closed door discussion, Pennsylvania congressman Bob Rich heckled and harassed Keyserling. Rich shouted money questions and interrupted, while President economic chief and Chairman O Mahoney attempted to calm the room as Rich persisted.
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Keyserling
Pennsylvania
Bob Rich
Rich
O’mahoney
Rehabilitation progress and personal triumphs in living today
The article discusses rehabilitation across ages including veterans and accident victims. It highlights crutches, braces, and artificial limbs, plus vocational training as vital for independence. It emphasizes the survivor’s inner work to overcome fear, with Betsy Barton cited as a ten year paralytic who found resilience.
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Betsy Barton
Debate Over Marshall Plan At Ongoing Senate Hearing
A heated exchange unfolds as Senator O Mahoney proposes allowing a portion of viewed ideas while Congressman Rich presses the Marshall plan critique. Keyserling defends balancing domestic economy to sustain production and demand amid the debate.
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O'Mahoney
Rich
Rich and O Mahoney clash over who “we” includes in policy
The exchange turns on whether “we” means the federal government or private industry. O Mahoney insists he supports the private system and defines “we” as the people as a whole. Rich presses for a straight answer, then the pair refocus on the committee’s business.
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Rich
O'Mahoney
Mr. Rich
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Kennedy leads reform at Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Park Kennedy, new head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, gathers 15 vice presidents in Washington for policy planning. He speaks of teamwork and yearly Washington meetings as the union welcomes Truman officials and progressive lawmakers at a luncheon and talks with Labor Secretary Tobin.
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Park Kennedy
Brotherhood of Railroad
A. F
Whitney
Kennedy
Washington
Congress
Truman
Labor Department
Labor
Tobin
John L. Lewis
Washington vows tighter approval of appointments
President Truman pledges lawmakers that department heads will clear nominations with senators before sending them to the White House. Three or four slip ups have forced the administration to acknowledge errors and improve oversight.
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Washington
Truman
Congressional
White House
First US arms aid to France due February there is hope
French informants report the first American arms shipments under the Atlantic pact will arrive the first week in February. The cargo is said to include large quantities of machine tools and is pitched as a counter to Communist claims that the U S plan would flood France with junk war material and stall factory rebuilding.
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France
Paris
U. S
Peek-a-boo fashions return in New York summer styles
Look for a revival of sheer georgettes and chiffons from the 1920s for street, office and all occasions. Sheers dominate upcoming summer wear in silks, rayons, cottons and even wools with sheer nylon tricot and net blouses also slated for high favor.
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New York
Ambassador Kirk and wife plan Mediterranean country visits
An informed person says U S Ambassador Kirk and his wife will tour several Mediterranean countries including Egypt. The report notes the planned trip as part of diplomatic duties and likely schedule details remain undisclosed.
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Moscow
U. S
Kirk
Mediterranean
Egypt
Princess Shoppe opens in meena area with hats for women
Will Garnett owns the new Princess Shoppe adjoining the Princess theatre. Mrs. F. S. Graves announces arrivals of spring coats and dresses. Mrs. Graves, Albany Alabama, provides fashion notes. Masonic Theatre listed for February 3 showing Little Jesse James. Mrs. J. T. Nelson hosted a Wednesday afternoon event for Mrs. Elmo Williams who plans to move to Gadsden. W. P. Reeves Jr. recovers from diphtheria. Mrs. R. G. Cortner hospitalized at St Thomas Infirmary Nashville for extended treatment.
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Princess Shoppe
Meena
Princess Theatre
Will Garnett
J. T. Nelson
Elmo Williams
Gadsen
R. G. Cortner
St. Thomas Infirmary
Nashville
Senator O'Mahoney Cuts In On GOP Quarrel
Senator Joe O'Mahoney of Wyoming comments during a GOP intra group fight. He quips that Republicans do not know which end of the elephant to follow, the trunk or the tail.
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Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
News Capsule: Western Union Debuts Azores Cable
Editorial notes on history aside, Carlysle of the local Western Union announces a new high speed cable direct from the Azores. The item highlights technological progress and corporate expansion.
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Carlysle
Western Union
Azores
Paris MPs baring MPs from publishing newspapers bill
Paris reports a bill before the assembly would forbid members of parliament from serving as publishers of newspapers once enacted. London coverage notes British Museum televised shows begin tomorrow featuring Greek vases Egyptian jewelry and Viking helmets.
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CABLE
Paris
London
British Museum
Red China to intensify coal mine operations abroad
Chinese communist radio says Red China will step up sinking of new coal pits and rehabilitation of old ones to counter exhaustion feared from imperialist interests. It hints at British developments like Kailan mines near Tangshan. Kailan coal is valued for coke in steel manufacture with reports of renewed Japanese purchases.
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RED China
San Francisco
Chinese Communist Radio
Tangshan
China
Japan
Legislative rundown Quick House progress unclear
Washington brief notes pending bills with FEPC likely delayed past Monday February 27 as the House may not take them up this week. The status is uncertain and depends on House agenda.
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Washington
FEPC
House
Americanization Project distributed by Civitans under Marvin Eubanks
The Civitans led by Marvin Eubanks plan an Americanization Project sending short observation cards about America government and citizens through letters and pay envelopes. Ten sayings include reminders that honesty matters and that government does not give free benefits.
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The
Civitans
Marvin Eubanks
Costume Ball Planned by Civitans and Civinettes
The Civitans and Civinettes scheduled a costume ball for February 9. The notice mentions a country club as the venue and outlines event plans.
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Civitans
Civinettes
Jaycees Set County Fair Date
The Junior Chamber of Commerce fixes the county fair for September 12 to 16 with President Bob Evans confirming amusements are arranged.
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Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Evans
Rev J K Rogers to Speak at Decatur Rotary Meeting
East Side Methodist pastor Rev J K Rogers will discuss Boys Town Nebr work before Decatur Rotarians. He brings wide experience with underprivileged boys and is introduced by Dr W Nelson Guthrie. Program sponsored by Charles Norman's Boys' Work committee with helpers J Duncan W D Jackson James Crow Bert Ellis.
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J. K. Rogers
East Side
Kiwanis to screen 1949 World Series film at meeting
This week Julian Bibb Jr and the Kiwanis attendance committee sponsor a World Series film for Kiwanis on Thursday. The event aims to showcase baseball history during civic rounds.
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Julian Bibb Jr
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Meeting
Civic club luncheon led by Lion President on Tuesday
Lion President Dr Garrold Nungester will lead the civic club luncheon on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Civitan director meeting from Friday will be held Tuesday at Dr Eugene Chenault's home. VFW Auxiliary plans for the mid winter conference in Gadsden February 4-5.
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American Legion
Beatrice Patterson
New York
The
Lyons
Country Club
Lion
Garrold Nungester
Civitan Board of Directors
Eugene Chenault
VFW
Gadsden
Congress Eyes Lincoln Day Vote And Fiscal Hurdles
Lawmakers may move to honor Lincoln on February 13 and consider bills on taxes and draft powers. Vinson forecasts limited presidential authority from new defense legislation. Katharine St George leads a push to bring equal rights for women to the House floor soon.
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Lincoln
Rules Committees
Congress
Truman
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
House
Katharine St. George
R-Ny
Montevallo College Leader Likely To Visit Decatur
Word circulates that Dr. Caldwell president of Montevallo college will appear in Decatur for Kiwanis events soon. New Lions and Kiwanis members welcomed. Rev W J Johnson joins Lions. Comer Ezell Charles Murphry and Burton Austin are readmitted to Kiwanis ranks.
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Dr. Caldwell
Montevallo College
Decatur
Kiwanis
Lions
W. J. Johnson
Southside Baptist Church
Lion
Comer Ezell
Charles Murphry
Burton Austin
Pastors' Paragraph Seeks New Church Members Across Decatur
Volunteers from Decatur churches roam streets to enroll residents and secure church preferences. Pastors view the effort as vital to reach unchurched city residents and welcome newcomers to Christ's name. Citizens are asked to cooperate by sharing information with visiting workers.
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Decatur
Chicago Briefcase Brigade Urges Traffic Safety
The eight member police squad known as the briefcase brigade travels to churches schools clubs unions and other groups to preach traffic safety, a new phase of Chicago's campaign to reduce motor vehicle deaths.
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Chicago
Soiled Diapers In Box Stolen From Car
Mrs. William A. Lagosier reported to police that a thief snatched an odd box from her car in North Hollywood. The box was described as containing soiled diapers destined for laundry, prompting local concern and police inquiry.
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North Hollywood
Calif
William A. Lagosier
Power lines under Reclamation reach 3600 miles active in 1949
The U S Bureau of Reclamation reported 3600 miles of power lines in operation in 1949 with another 3000 miles under construction, reflecting expanding infrastructure and regional development.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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