Alabama Press Roundup Notes Local Politics and Sports
A Birmingham area newspaper summary notes Henry Wallace's stance on communists, a Georgia Alabama political clash, and local Red Cross water safety efforts. It reports Cincinnati Reds attendance in Philadelphia and Birmingham Barons drawing over 13 000 fans, plus Marion Rushton resigning from Alabama’s national committee. Barons fans plan Baron Appreciation night with bonuses for players.
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Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Birmingham Barons
Marion Rushton
Alabama Democrats
Gessner J. McCorvey
Alabama Democratic Executive Committee
Rushton
Democratic Party of Alabama
Birmingham
Theirmingham
Alabama Voter Clarifies Ballot Marks and Truman Relation
A caller asked how to vote in November while keeping party loyalty. The explanation states Republicans vote under the Republican emblem and Democrats under the Democratic rooster. Eight Alabama electors pledged not to vote for Truman, a pledge made before the May 4 primary.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party of
Alabama
Truman
Southern Growth Since Roosevelt Conference Highlighted Progress
The Chattanooga Times notes ten years of South growth since 1938 and a Roosevelt conference calling the region the number one economic problem. Per capita income rose from 315 to 797, share of national income from 20 to 22 percent, tenant farming fell from 53 to 48 percent, and wages advanced. Despite poverty, the South shows enduring gains and hopes to reach lasting well being. The Raleigh News and Observer similarly cites improvements and acknowledges enduring prejudices.
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Roosevelt
South
Raleigh News and Observer
Dewey benefit as Truman calls special session
The piece argues adviser Brownell’s critique of Truman overlooks a key benefit of a congressional special session for Tom Dewey. It posits Truman will push domestic social legislation this session, allowing Dewey to focus on foreign policy next year, aligning more with Truman than various party hardliners. It also notes Pentagon planners’ proposal for UN bases to enforce peace, a Wallace idea.
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Washington
Tom Dewey
Herbert Brownell
Brownell
Truman
Congress
Dewey
White House
Hallecks
Walcotts
Tabers
Martins
Republican Congress
Pentagon
United Nations
Air Corps
Russia
Henry Wallace
Wallace
New Party
Doctor Townsend
Franklin D
Wildmen
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Charles Coughlin
Gerald L. K. Smith
Coughline
Smith
Gerald
Henry L. Mencken
United States
Churchill
Rev. Smith
Taylor
Kremlin
Americans For Democratic Action
Wallace Party
Congressional
Americans For
Democratic Action
American Labor Party
Eleanor the Great
A.D. A
Bellevue-Stratford
Stalin
Bellevue- Stratford
Wallace and
Broad Street
Stork
Western Union
Hollywood
Turkish Legion
Wallaceites
Roosevelt Democratic Party
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Wall lace Party Observed Amid Philadelphia Rumpus
Westbrook Pegler reports Philadelphia shows apathy toward the Wallace Taylor convention a staged ratification gala seen as communist propaganda. Townsend and other figures surface amid disdain for the fringe element and questions about party legitimacy.
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Henry Wallace
Glen Taylor
Wallace
Taylor
Billy Sunday
Radical
Advance
Communist Party of 1948
Doc Townsend
Tavist
Poor Sportsmanship as Durr Receives Commission Tribute
Retiring Federal Communications Commissioner Clifford Durr was honored by colleagues with a resolution and testimonials. While most Republicans signed, one space remained blank by Commissioner Robert Jones, the former congressman from Lima, Ohio who opposed Durr. Durr, brother-in-law of Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, championed freedom of speech and competition.
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Clifford Durr
Federal Communications Commission
NBC
Frank Russell
Durr
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Robert Jones
Lima
Ohio
Congress
Gerald L. K. Smith
Blind sightseers tour Capitol with guide help
Virginia Brown and Nadine Martin, blind since birth, traveled from Wichita to see Washington. Two hours in the rotunda ended with Capitol Police helping them out. An escort of three officers arranged transportation and briefed them on the building.
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Virginia Brown
Nadine Martin
Wichita
Kansas
Washington
Capitol
Capitol Steps
Rotunda
T. E. Malloy
R. E. Jangula
Congress Voters Cut Off 1.9 Million in 80th Session
In the frantic final days of the 80th Congress many lawmakers voted to reduce benefits, cutting 1.9 million people from the program. The action drew debate over the social safety net and fiscal priorities.
Republicans cut Social Security for traveling salesmen and others
The 1944 platform promised extending Social Security but Republicans voted to override Truman and curtail benefits for those paid on commission. They denied pensions and unemployment to traveling salesmen and other commission workers, citing independence while veterans warned of mass losses.
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Republican Party
Truman
Supreme Court
GOP Congress
Congress
Bob Taft
American Veterans Committee
Veterans
Taft
National Conference
Washington
Chronic Bronchitis Care Warns of Hidden Infections
Medical note explains chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis often stem from past acute respiratory infections. Recurrent pneumonia and bronchitis can leave lasting damage. long term penicillin inhalation therapy is proposed to prevent progression and reduce future illness.
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King i
Democrats eye Senate gain despite Presidency odds
World Staff reports Democrats may win Senate control in November with a net four seats needed, while 18 Republican seats are contested. The piece notes price trends, small drops in some goods, and wholesale price index records.
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Washington
Senate
Russia Pushes Heavy Goods Abroad Amid Satellite Strain
Washington reports Russia is shipping trucks tractors and aircraft to satellite states. Analysts say Moscow may be selling surplus to neighbors to ease domestic shortages, signaling strain in its own economy.
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Washington
Russia
Government price experts see little to indicate change
Washington officials report that price experts see minimal evidence of upcoming shifts in government pricing policy. Analysts warn any adjustments are likely gradual and tied to fiscal constraints facing agencies.
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PRI
Washington
Red Blockade Washington Trade Warning Echoes
Government trade authorities caution that Russia could retaliate to an economic blockade by blocking Eastern Europe from selling to Western Europe. Western Europe would then need to seek other sources for food and raw materials, reshaping regional supply chains.
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RED
Washington
Russia
Eastern
Europe
Western
France Denies Push for Talks with Russia on Germany
A foreign ministry spokesman in Paris states there is no truth to reports that France is pressing the United States and Britain to seek discussions with Russia about Germany’s future.
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France
Germany
Paris
Foreign Ministry
U. S
Britain
Russia
Greek police training mission to be extended
Greek officials say a request from Greece for the British mission to continue training Greek police is expected to be fulfilled.
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London
Latin trade trends show upswing in 1948
Trade with Latin America remains strong with a notable rise in the first five months of 1948 compared to the same period in 1947. The increase indicates Latin American buyers to have substantial purchasing power here.
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Washington
Latin America
Pass the Bacon Washington
Agriculture Department says it will take until next summer for farmers to produce pigs to use the cheaper corn. The tone warns readers not to expect immediate bacon and ham from falling corn prices.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Personal planes production in early 1948 falls sharply
Washington reports that personal air craft production for the first half of 1948 was about one third of the 1947 pace. June 1948 output reached roughly 80 percent of June 1947, signaling a slower postwar builddown.
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Washington
Falklands Governor to report occupation details to London
Miles Clifford governor of the Falkland Islands will relay first-hand reports on Argentine occupation of British ruled areas to the colonial office in London.
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Falkland Islands
London
Miles Clifford
Colonial Office
Argentina
Sick Burma warned by democratic league leaders
A manifesto signed by leaders of a new right wing opposition called the democratic league brands Burma the sick child of Asia. It urges solving national problems in a Burmese way and warns of threats from Anglo Americans and Russians seeking domination.
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Rangoon
Burma
Democratic League
Asia
Interchange Agreements Considered to Extend One-Plane Routes
Capital and National Airlines apply to the Civil Aeronautics Board for interchange agreements. The plan would allow a single plane to operate long routes by swapping over flights, enabling nonstop service between the North or Florida and Havana.
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Washington
Capital
National Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Florida
Havana
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