Politicians and slogans swirling in postconvention chatter
The piece notes Walter White compared to Jefferson amid convention heat in Philadelphia where enthusiasm rose as the band played Dixie. It mentions Georgia candidates Herman Talmadge and Governor Thompson, Mrs Graham Payne entering Georgia politics, and city nicknames in Tennessee Valley lore with Florence, Decatur, Guntersville, and Huntsville. Editor Hallen comments on declining presidential popularity and hints at possible recovery.
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Herman Talmadge
Thompson
Georgia
Editor Fred Taylor Likely Buyer For Covington News
The Covington News editor Joe Jones plans to sell and Birmingham News- Age-Herald writer Fred Taylor is the probable buyer. Taylor, an Andalusia native, will face the weekly paper’s demanding rhythm and editor duties beyond reporting, yet may enjoy the challenge or be stuck in the weekly rut. Local note confirms warm welcome to Taylor from neighboring city.
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Greenville Advocate
Alabama Journal
Joe Jones
Covington
Fred
Fred Taylor
Roosevelt as Truman running mate favored by many
The piece notes talk of James Roosevelt as a possible vice presidential candidate to complement President Truman. It cites the Roosevelt aura boosting the ticket, while the South demands a states rights emphasis and educational control. Mrs FDR declined potential VP offer, and the piece hints Dewey may push new planning.
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James Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Truman
National Democratic Organization
South
Fdr
Dewey
Berlin Stands Firm as West Replies to Russian Pressure
The text argues the United States Britain and France must resist Soviet threats in Berlin, warning that yielding would embolden Moscow. It asserts Western unity backed by strong leadership and vows to use decisive action to force Russia to back down.
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United States
U. S
Britain
France
Russia
Berlin
Decatur Adopts Parking Meters to Ease Downtown Space
Decatur begins parking meter operation on Monday. The system, used by about 1,600 towns, aims to free spaces on principal streets and raise funds for the city. Citizens will decide over three to six months whether meters meet public approval.
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Decatur
Dem Dems Edge Douglas as Possible Ballot Choice
The piece weighs the idea of Justice William O. Douglas as Democratic presidential or VP candidate, noting his rivalry with Tom Dewey from Columbia Law School days and Roosevelt’s hopes. It recalls his 1930s Wall Street reforms, his role at the SEC, and the political tightrope he walked while protecting New Deal reforms.
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Philadelphia
William Orville Douglas
Tom Dewey
Dewey
Douglas
Columbia Law School
Fdr
Bill Douglas
Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Bob Hannegan
Hannegan
Missouri
Truman
Up by the bootstraps Justice Douglas
An account of Chief Justice William O. Douglas rising from Yakima Washington to the U S Supreme Court. It notes his frugal early years in New York and Maryland, his debt to Dean Harlan Stone, and his Scotch stubbornness reflected in thrift and independence. Milly Douglas is mentioned for a soda jerker job last year.
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Douglas
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Judiciary
FDR
Robert Taylor
New York Financial Writers
Securities and Exchange Commission
Wall Street
Washington
Richard Whitney
Wall’ Street
Harlan Stone
Columbia Law School
Yakima
Wash
New York
Columbia
Manhattan
Dean Stone
Bill
Calvin Toolidge
District of Columbia
Maryland
Douglasses
Anchorage
Justice of the Supreme Court
Fontaine Bradley
Douglases
Milly Douglas
Civil rights issue drives Truman era debate at convention
James Marlow analyzes how civil rights for 13 million African Americans fuels intra party conflict. Southern Democrats resist federal action despite Truman's reforms proposing poll tax repeal and federal anti lynching measures, highlighting historical tensions shaping the 1948 political landscape.
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James Marlow
Philadelphia
United States
Truman
President's Commission On Civil Rights
Congress
Southern
New Hampshire
Europe
New News Office Cat and Verses on Women
A column features a satirical piece by Junius about a woman’s least attractive moments and a penitentiary exchange about politics. Nurses recall war time fare while discussing wounded soldiers and officers. An English observer notes counterbalances in a business executive's lunch. Beware of self styled timid women.
Douglas and the Black Robe Dream for Supreme Court
A portrait of Justice Douglas as a tireless, restless jurist who balances court duties with back stage national service. The piece notes his friendship with Roosevelt, near-miss at political office, and current life in the Columbia River basin as he contemplates a possible Philadelphia convention nomination.
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Supreme Court
Douglas
Hugo Black
Harold Ickes
Interior
Truman
Ickes
White House
Missouri Gang
Roosevelt
National Defense
Pearl Harbor
Columbia River Basin
Philadelphia
Bill Douglas
Revival At Falkville Church Draws Local Faithful
A revival meeting will begin at Falkville Christian Church on Wednesday night led by Rev. Robert Glenn of Valdemosa Springs. W. O. Henderson, the church pastor, invites families and friends to hear Glenn described as an outstanding speaker with a message of God's love.
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Falkville Christian Church
Robert Glenn
Valdemoso Springs
Glenn
W. O.henderson
Singing Evangelist at Andrews Chapel Friday Night
The singing evangelist Rev. Ragsdale of Birmingham will preach at Andrews Chapel seven miles south of Danville on Friday night July 23. He will be assisted in the service, and the public is invited to attend.
What Better Time for Skinfolks to Visit
A poetic quatrain laments rising daily food prices and mocks the idea of visiting skinfolks, attributing the tone to Mrs Calla Biandin. The verse uses archaic language to critique economic hardship and kinship visits in a satirical manner.
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Calla Biandin
Dan M. Dutton Named Pastor of Local Church
A fragment notes Dan M. Dutton as pastor designate, with mention of his wife Sybil and context of evangelistic appointment within the congregation.
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Sybil
Dan M. Dutton
As Pegler Sees It On Democrats Conventions and Roosevelts
Pegler surveys the 1940s Democratic split after Franklin D Roosevelt’s death. He argues the Roosevelt faction fractures the party, elevates Truman, and inches toward Eisenhower as a potential candidate while denouncing the New Dealers and their civil rights stance.
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Philadelphia
Russia
Franklin D Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Eleanor
Jimmy
Elliott
Franklin, Jr
Hyde Park
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Sidney Hillman
Mr. Truman
Henry Wallace
Leon Henderson
Mr. Wallace
Henry
Eleanor the Great
Mr. Menderson
Truman
United Nations
Congress
Mr. R
California
General Eisenhower
Eisenhower
George Patton
Onesliott
Ike
Moscow
A.E.F
Coumbia University
Roosevelts
Party of Humanity
of World Unity and Peace
Gore
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Ala
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Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Alabama
Associated Press
MAIL
Walter White
Thomas Jefferson
White
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Graham Payne
Florence
Queen of
Tennessee Valley
Gunters‘ville
Huntsville
Gover Hallen
Montgomery
Ory
Germany
Italy
Japan
Sition
Piga
the Daily
Merry
Drew Pearson
Handicap
Junius
Franklin von Zelm
Laxe
Alexandria
Falkville Church
Andrews Chapel
ARIES
Taurus
Clay
Gemini
Tro
Bills
Chance
Wha
Puzsle
Hard E GE Clowes
Inte
Drik
New
E. Bell Syndice
Lipa
Scordig
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook
Gum Springs
Plain View
Turney Blacksmith Shop
Francis
Mt. Tabor
Rob. Tapscott
Newt Tapscott
Western Union
Decatur Delivery Service
Outboard
Kennedy
Motor & Recapping CO
First Ave
Delco-Remy
Delco
Fairbanks-Morse Magnetos
WICO
Wagner
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