Sparkman Seen Matching Nixon In Vigor Of National Campaign
Alabama Senator John J. Sparkman, chosen as Adlai Stevenson’s running mate, brings longer national experience and a poised television presence to the Democratic ticket. Born 1899 in Morgan County, he rose from University of Alabama student to House member, then Senate veteran with focus on housing, small business, and foreign affairs. He supports price controls and low rent housing, and backed the Japanese peace treaty while aligning with Truman Fair Deal on most issues except civil rights. Morgan County native married to Ivo Hall with daughter, Mrs. T. T. Shepard.
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Donald Sanders
Chicago
John J. Sparkman
Richard M. Nixon
California
Sparkman
Alabama
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Gov
Adlai Stevenson
Vingr
University of Alabama
House of Representatives
Eighth
House
Senate
John Bankhead II
House Committee
U. S
Assembly of the United Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
Lodge
GOP
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Veep
Truman
Morgan County
Ala
Ivo Hall
Albertville
T. T. Shepard
Washington
Huntsville
Lister Hill
Stock Yards
Weather Heat Persisted as Decatur Posts 100 Degree Readings
Decatur endured two more days of 100 degree heat with 100 degrees at 4 PM Friday and 2 PM Saturday. Temperatures ranged from 75 at 7 AM Saturday to 95 at noon. Social notes report births at Baugh-Wiley clinic and activities of veterans groups and local residents.
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Decatur
Mercury
James French Jr
Sherman Street
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
F.t.thens
RG. Janos Decatur
Morris McCut- Chen
Third Avenue
O. Foote
S._E
David Johnson
WT. Johnson
Lacey Springs 1
Sparkman Chosen as Democratic Vice Presidential Hope
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention nominate Senator Sparkman of Alabama for vice president after a long day of balloting and candid speeches. President Truman appears to back Stevenson as the presidential candidate, while Humphrey praises Sparkman as a liberal fit.
World Mother Julia Henderson Leads UN Social Welfare Division
Julia Henderson, 36, head of the United Nations Division of Social Welfare, directs 80 staff from 30 nationalities in projects to raise living standards in underdeveloped nations. Her calm, diplomatic leadership guides teams advising on housing health services sanitation and rehabilitation, with notable work in Egypt and Burma.
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United Nations
World Organization
Social Welfare
U.N
Technical Assistance Administration
Henderson
Illinois
University of Minnesota
Harvard Graduate School of Public Administration
U.S. Social Security Board
U.n.’S Bureau of Finance
Great Neck
Long Island
Egypt
Burma
Miss Henderson
Amusements and Showtimes Feature Local Theaters
The page lists film showings at several venues. Princess Theater presents Lure of the Wilderness with Peters Hunt er Smith at 1:25 3:25 9:20 7:25 9:25. Roxy screens Here Comes the Nelsons with Ozzie Harriet David Rickey at 1:00 2:45 4:30 6:15 8:00 9:40. Sunset plays The Golden Horde with Blyth Farrar at 8:20 10:15. Hatfield Athens-Starlift shows Doris Day McRae Roman at 7:15 9:15. Strand Hartselle screens Angels in the Outfield with Douglas Leigh at 2:00 4:00. Mars Falkville lists Meet Me After Share with Grable at 1:30.
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Roxy
the Nelsons
Ozzie, Harriet, David and
Rickey Nelson
Kindergarten Harmful in Winnipeg Says Officials
Winnipeg school officials warn that starting kindergarten too early can handicap a child in later grades. They contend a mental age of six and a half is needed to handle the first grade reading program.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Sparkman’s Early Career and Civic Service
Norfolk born man after 1926 law practice in Huntsville Alabama with Richardson Taylor and Sparkman. He led the local Chamber of Commerce served as district Kiwanis governor active in civic life and served in Army reserve reaching colonel rank. He is Methodist, in Congress teaches a Bible class at Hamline Methodist Church, enjoys golf around 100 and avoids tobacco and alcohol.
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Huntsville
Ala
Richardson, Taylor and Sparkman
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club of
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Sparkman
American Legion
Congress
Hamline Methodist Church
Washington
Localized Typhoid Epidemic Brought Under Control
Birmingham county health officer George A. Denison said a localized typhoid outbreak in suburban Trussville has been brought under control after seven cases in a few days. He linked the outbreak to water shortages and use of contaminated wells. About 800 residents were vaccinated to halt the outbreak.
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Birmingham
George A. Denison
Trussville
Dr. Denison
Center of the Atom Nucleus Holds Protons
The nucleus sits at the atom’s center and contains from one to ninety eight protons, each bearing a positive electric charge.
Vacations Inspire Youth Art At The Drawing Board
The article urges kids to sketch during vacations even with parents away at resorts. Artist Inna Garspian says landscapes from towns, seashores, and city scenes offer endless subjects from firehouses to lighthouses. Beds or pets can model, and simple prompts help pass hours with art.
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Mom
Inna Garspian
Permission Given Greek To Remain For Uncle's Rites
A Greek chef in Birmingham was granted extra time to stay in the United States to attend his uncle's funeral in St. Louis. George Karamintzas, who has lived in the U.S. since 1934 and worked in a Birmingham restaurant, received notice of an extension to August 15 due to the death. He has not completed the citizenship papers.
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Birmingham
George Karamintzas
St. Louis
Richard Miller Confesses Slaying of James Caldwell
Richard Miller told police he killed James Caldwell after Caldwell repeatedly shouted open the door at him. Deputy Inspector W W Wilkinson said Caldwell was shot in the head with a .22 during a quarrel and Miller was charged with murder.
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Memphis
Richard Miller
James Caldwell
Richard
W. W. Wilkinson
Caldwell
Miller
Philippines to Cut Oil Imports by 15 Percent
The Philippines will reduce oil imports by 15 percent this year as government and private transport officials agree to sharply curb fuel use. Central Bank governor Miguel Cuaderno said allocations drop to 54 million dollars from 63 million last year to conserve dollar reserves.
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Manila
Philippines
Miguel Cuaderno
Central Bank
Italy Ranks Fourth in Global Sugar Beet Output
Rome Italy The Italian central statistics institute ranks Italy as the fourth largest sugar beet producer worldwide behind the United States France and Poland The United States leads with 9 744 000 tons followed by France 8 876 000 tons Poland 6 900 000 tons and Italy 5 800 000 tons.
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Rome
Italy
Italian Central Statistics Institute
United States
France
Poland
Want Ads Invite Creative Hobbyists to Paint and Sketch
A friendly note explains that a dog can sit in place while you sketch, and a bowl of goldfish or a pet turtle sparks ideas. Cheap oils and watercolors from department stores suit beginners, with books recommended as you grow.
Eisenhower Nixon Attack Stevenson Sparkman Ticket
Ike and Nixon assail Stevenson Sparkman ticket as a one plank defense of Truman's record. Eisenhower declares the Dems offer four more years of Truman policy, while Nixon notes new faces but calls the ticket the same old deal.
Pleasant View church notes and area visitors in Morgan County
Regular service at Pleasant View led by Rev M S Palmer. A Methodist singing school with Ottis Self as teacher. Sunday School well attended. Numerous local families and visitors from Decatur Birmingham Birmingham area and Texas noted visiting relatives and grandparents across Morgan County over the weekend and past week.
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M.S. Palmer
Pleasant’ View
Methodist Church
Ottis Self
Rock Greek
L. G. McDonald
Jo Ann Patton
John Vann
Cephas Turner
Geraldine
Harry Turner
Gadsden
Jimmie Adams
Decatur
Robert Adams
Eugene. Brown
Hartselle
Frank Brown
Hyland Ryan
Monte Rhe Ryan
R. A. Ryan
Buddy Vann
Little Daughter
Birmingham
Mr. Vann
John Vaan
Gwin Pirkle
Tommie McGuskin
Buddy Garner
Gowinda Morris
Afton Cobb
Woodlawn
R. M. Holmes
Brooks Lindler
Conner Livingston
Ernest Patton
Patton
Mr. Ford
Arkansas
Jane Harris
Houston
Texas
Harris
Cattlemen Pay Honor To Baker In Alabama
Alabama cattlemen gather in Marion Junction to unveil a bronze bust honoring the late K. G. Baker for his leadership at the Blackbelt agriculture substation. K. G. Baker Jr. will unveil the bust and marble stand with a bronze plaque in a public tribute.
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Marion Junction
Ala
Alabama
K. G. Baker
Baker
K. G. Baker Jr
Montgomery
Fawn Recovered After Wheat Combine Injury in Illinois
A fawn badly cut up after a wheat combine incident in a Southern Illinois field was taken to a Carlyle veterinarian who saved its life. With an amputated leg and patched wounds, the named Bambi began recovery on a diet of baby formula.
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Centralia
Illinois
Carlyle
Sparkman family reels from convention wakeful night
Mrs. Sparkman and her 28 year old daughter Julia Anne nicknamed Jan recall an early morning at a drug store after attending Gov Adlai Stevenson nomination events. A national committeeman sought Sparkman for the vice presidency, prompting plans for a possible campaign. Mrs Sparkman, born in Albertville Alabama, met the senator at the University of Alabama. They married in 1923 and have one child Jan who works in Washington. Jan hopes to campaign during her husband’s sea duty periods.
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Stevenson
Kefauver
Averell Harriman
New York
Paul Dever
Massachusetts
Tazewell Shepard
Convention Hall
Adlai Stevenson
Sparkman
Julia Anne
Jan
Comdr. Shepard
Navy
Norfolk
Albertville
Ala
University of Alabama
Centerville
Fairfield
Washington
Hog Shipments From Disease Areas Curbed Into South Carolina
South Carolina will restrict hog shipments from regions with vesicular exanthema unless covered by a health certificate from the origin state and approved by Dr. R A Mays, state veterinarian. The disease has reached Georgia and Alabama but not South Carolina.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
R. A. Mays
Mays
Georgia
Alabama
Woman and two children burned in gas explosion
In Greensboro Alabama a woman named Mrs. Jackson and two small children died when a gas hose leak from a refueling truck ignited. The fire spread to the house and back to the truck, destroying the house two trucks and damaging a large fuel tank.
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Greensboro
Ala
Matthews Jackson
Daniel Leads In Texas Race
In Dallas July 26 attorney general Price Daniel led a three man U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Tom Connally with 3490 votes against Lindley Beckworth 2405 and E W Napier 189. Martin Dies led a seven man field for Texas 22nd seat in Congress with 3369 to 924 for John Lee Smith and others totaling 1360. Governor Allan Shivers led Mrs Allene Traylor in the re election race.
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Dallas
Price Daniel
U. S. Senate
Tom Connally
Texas Election Bureau
Daniel
Lindley Beckworth
E. W. Napier
Wichita Falls
Martin Dies
Texas
Congress
John Lee Smith
Allan Shivers
Allene Traylor
San Antonio
End to longest steel strike marked by White House deal
Agreement signed by Murray and six major steel firms ends the 55 day dispute after a White House settlement ratified by the union policy committee. 23,000 Minnesota iron ore workers previously walked out seeking equal concessions and wage scales aligned with mill workers.
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White House
Minnesota
Murray
Supreme Court
Truman
Oliver Iron Marine Division
U. S. Steel
Steelworkers Union
Adlai Sister Offers Log Cabin Retreat Near Southern Pines
Southern Pines North Carolina July 26 If Adlai Stevenson is elected president the Little White House may be a log cabin near here. The cabin is owned by his sister Mrs Ernest Ives who would serve as White House hostess if her divorced brother wins the presidency. The cabin is comfortably furnished with antiques and several rooms.
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Southern Pines
N. C
Adlai Stevenson
Little White House
Ernest Ives
White House
Springfield
Vaughan Williams Claims Britons Are Artistic Snobs
British composer Vaughan Williams told a London folk music congress that Britons prefer foreign art to home grown work. He criticized the nation's taste saying they rely on France for painting Germany for music and America for dance.
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London
Vaughan Williams
Williams
France
Germany
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