Decatur and Alabama politics in the 1948 national convention
A crowded column reflects on civil rights debates at the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and Alabama’s stance. It highlights Delegate Bonner, McCorvey leadership, and the South’s pledge of electoral votes to states’ rights, urging unity to influence the national party.
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Bob Morrison
Chattanooga
Decatur
Alabama
Shux
United States
Credentials Committee
Mississippi
Truman
Democratic Party of
Gessner T. McCorvey
National Party
Mr. Truman
South
National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Mr. Dewey
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Call for Taft Hartley repeal grows louder in political debate
Discussion centers on Labor law constraints seen as necessary yet incomplete. Critics urge stronger nationwide limits on labor bosses while defending provisions that curb strife and disruption. Analysts note party dynamics influence repeal push.
Alabama Delegation Unanimous in Philadelphia Caucus
The Alabama delegation in Philadelphia on Wednesday was unanimous in opposing President Truman. An AP photo showed Handy Ellis with Lister Hill, two rivals for the delegation chairmanship, now on speaking terms after a period of political estrangement. Some say Lister was annoyed Handy failed to carry Shelby County for the Senator against Jim Simpson.
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Alabama
Philadelphia
Truman
Handy Ellis
Lister Hill
Lister
Handy
Shelby County
Jim Simpson
Big Jim Folseen
End of Roosevelt era colors Democratic convention report
Washington diary notes the 1948 Democratic gathering with Roosevelt kin still in the background. Talks favor Truman but the party remains loyal to Roosevelt ideals and personnel. Labor and key figures like Hillman and Pearl Mesta face fundraising pressures as Eisenhower looms in the memory.
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Sam Rayburn
Senator Barkle
Franklin Roosevelt
Rayburn
Barkley
Roosevelt
Truman
Oscar
Ewing
van Heflin
Mike Kerwing
Jimmy Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Elliott
Franklin Jr
Marty Snyder
Bellevue-Stratford
Bob Taft
Sidney
Jimmy Byrnes
Jimmy
Fdr
Sidney Xllman
Cio-Pac
Byrnes
South Carolina
Sidney Hillman
Labor
Phil Murray
Pittsburgh
Dan Tobin
Claude Pepper
Florida
CIO
Senate
Chip Robert
Georgia
Warwick
Singapore
Evie
Washington
Chip
George Killion
George
Americaa President Steamship Lines
Pacific
Perle Mesta
Truman Ticket Talk and Eisenhower Leadership Echoed
The White House objected to a 70-year-old running mate, pushing Alben Barkley toward resignation while press coverage highlighted Truman praise. Ed Flynn and Howard McGrath challenged O Mahoney for VP backing as Catholics fear future nominations. Ike’s voice and a streetwise sergeant frame leadership in Berlin headlines and congressional draft pressure.
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Barkley
Harry Truman
White House
Truman
Joe O'Mahoney
Ed Flynn
Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Clark Clifford
Tommy Corcoran
Mr. T
Justice Douglas
Douglas
Berlin
Ike
Eisenhower
Congress
Russia
Snyder
Josephus Daniels
Democratic Party
Truman Opens Campaign With Democratic Rally Speech
President Truman launches the 1948 campaign with a sharp address to the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. He attacks a Republican controlled Congress as do nothing and promises a special session July 26 to push laws on inflation, housing, health care, social security expansion, federal aid to education and civil rights.
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Truman
Congress
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Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Republican Congress
Educase
South
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The piece analyzes labor unions and political influence around Roosevelt era figures in 1940s Philadelphia. It discusses the Taft Hartley law, P A C leadership, and declines of the Roosevelt coalition, noting Dewey, Truman, and Henry Wallace figures amid union power shifts and political distractions.
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Ed Kelly
Tom Pendergast
Mr. Baldwin
Beanie
Sidney Hillman
California
Hillman
Clothing
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Fishman
Joseph Gaer
Gaer
Greenhorn
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Henry A. Wallace
Truman
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Los
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Army Air Forces
Fala
Teamsters
Congress
Francis Biddle
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ohio
Michigan
Hollywood
Serious Nephrosis in Children And Treatment Guidance
A discussion of lipoid or fatty nephrosis in children outlines unknown causes and no cure while stressing protective care. Key points cover high protein low fat diets, fluids, vitamin intake, and hospital consideration, plus nursing to prevent infection and possible use of sulfonamide drugs, penicillin, and concentrated serum albumin for relief.
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