Dixie revolt pushes Southern ticket with Thurmond Wright
A Birmingham Dixie convention endorsed Governor Strom Thurmond of South Carolina for president and Governor Broward Wright of Mississippi for vice president. The rally drew about 6 000 to 7 500 attendees showing broad southern anger at Philadelphia proceedings and signaling a grassroots revolt.
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Barkley Named Best Loved Senator in Washington Poll
A Washington Merry-Go-Round note credits Sen. Alben Barkley of Kentucky as the best loved U S senator among both parties. The piece recalls Barkley in earlier temper moments, including a 1944 denouncement of FDR’s veto that might have altered history and possibly changed the 1944 ticket.
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Rule conflict over O Mahoney Catholic ticket sparks party rows
The Rules Committee debate centers on Senator Joe O Mahoney of Wyoming and religious bias in ticket talks. Truman counters that Republicans would hurt themselves by injecting intolerance while Senate Secretary Leslie Biffle lobbies delegates to nominate the seasoned Kentucky senator to calm divisions within the Democratic ranks.
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Kentucky
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Had Carriers Union graft exposed in wartime shakedown
Pegler recounts, during World War II, how the Had Carriers, Building and Common Laborers union grew to 300000, with a 50 initiation fee and 45 kept locally, 5 sent to Washington. He cites inflated bids, closed shop pressures, and government incentives fueling a graft scam benefiting a few union bosses while taxpayers bore the cost.
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Barkley’s Enduring Service Through Personal and Political Loss
Alben Barkley faced years of sorrow with a failing wife and costly medical bills. He gave up luxuries, worked through lectures, and led the Senate Democratic fila amid friends leaving for other roles. He even urged appointing Byrnes to a Supreme Court vacancy, seeking the seat for Byrnes instead of himself.
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Barkley as Vice Presidential Hopeful Noted for Wit and Differences
The article recalls Senator Barkley's tempered temper and enduring humor while detailing Truman's cautious view of a Barkley ticket. It notes Truman's respect for Barkley despite not being close, and hints at age and geography shaping vice presidential considerations.
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Rancher Killed By Boy In Bitter Grazing Row
Deputy District Attorney Karl Ahlborn said he would file murder charges today against 16 year old Charles Foster in the slaying of 40 year old Kenneth L Barber following a long dispute over grazing rights. Sheriff Hills said Barber drove Fosteres sheep from his land and harmed animals amid a heated confrontation.
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Special session can speed unfinished 80th Congress work
James Marlow explains how Truman’s call for a special session differs from a new 81st Congress. The special session, as part of the 80th, can complete bills left unfinished since June, faster than a new session that must reintroduce and refer back bills, potentially finishing in about 15 days.
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Young Man Describes Barbers Fatal Shot During Struggle
A youth recounts a fatal confrontation where he shot Barber on a horse after Barber raised a blood stained hammer. Foster told the Sheriff he feared Barber would hurl the hammer.
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Ringworm of the scalp a public health worry
An overview of tinea capitis or ringworm of the scalp, its spread among children ages five to twelve, transmission routes from home to barber shops, and signs seen under Wood's light. It notes diagnosis, X ray hair removal as best treatment, and measures to prevent contagion such as skull caps and daily washing.
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Cars Damaged In Collision At Bank And Cain Streets
Two cars were damaged late Saturday in an accident at Bank and Cain Streets. A 1937 Buick driven by John McGuire of Vinemont 2 was struck from behind by a 1940 Ford driven by Dan Prater of Becatur 3. McGuire was northbound and stopping to let an oncoming car pass. Prater drove an auto owned by Carey Cockrell of Decatur. Damages were $65 for the Ford and $20 for the Buick. Officers Moore and Stanford investigated.
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Two More Permits Are Issued Here
A building permit authorizing an enlargement of a Frazier addition structure was issued to George Pearson for $500. The Frazier addition is on Highway 31 South of Alabama Hosiery. Garland J. Ward received a permit to build a frame dwelling at 404 Ninth Avenue W, with a $5,000 estimate for six rooms and a bath.
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Ninth Avenue
Negroes Urged Not to Serve on Draft Boards
A. Philip Randolph urges Black Americans not to join U S Selective Service Boards, saying serving under the Jim Crow draft would be useless. Randolph, head of the League for Non Violent Civil Disobedience Against Military Segregation, notes Congress and Truman signed the act.
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