Ed Kennedy remembered for warning of German surrender
The Daily recalls Associated Press correspondent Ed Kennedy who brave ly reported Germany’s surrender to the American public amid criticism. It argues leaders should have released the news promptly regardless of Soviet pressure and defends Kennedy against blame for later events.
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Stalin
Byrnes as National Unity Symbol in Truman Era Debate
Columnist Marquis Childs suggests James F. Byrnes could return to Washington in a unity move if Truman should offer a role. The idea hinges on Byrnes’s past service and a postwar vision of democracy, amid Cold War tensions and Korea’s impact.
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Nashville
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Supreme Court
Russia
Real estate lobby praised by builders over housing credit cuts
Drew Pearson notes the real estate lobby applauds President Truman for cutting low cost public housing by 25 percent and easing private price and interest boosts while limiting veterans home loan access. The piece argues the move harms GI housing hopes as Korea recruitment rises.
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Real estate lobby cheers as housing policy tightens
In Washington, Thomas P. Coogan of the National Association of Home Builders says he and Frank Cortright prepared letters to members explaining Truman’s forthcoming congress message on the Korean situation and the housing crackdown. They state officials and industry leaders met for ten days to assess the impact of new regulations on the housing industry.
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National Association of Home Builders
Washington
Frank Cortright
Truman
Congress
Veterans and housing loans hit by new rules
The White House defends veterans' preference in home building and financing despite new regulations. President Truman limits Fannie Mae's mortgage flow to an irreducible minimum, shrinking secondary market capacity and threatening veteran loan availability. Mortgage bankers have opposed the 4 percent government guaranteed G I loans.
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Living Today By Arlier Davidson Defeated Within
A reflection on inner defeat and its impact on life. The piece describes people who feel fear, anxiety, and loss of hope though outwardly stable, with strong social and financial support, yet struggling with hidden guilt and repression. It calls for renewed faith and purpose through meaningful work for others.
President ramps GI loan rules amid housing and war plans
Housing experts warn new policy requiring a five percent down payment for GI loans will bar many low income veterans seeking homes in the seven to ten thousand dollar range. Truman seeks authority to abolish the GI loan program, while Army tests mass production of the lightweight T-41 tank amid Korea tensions.
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Congress
Homes For Veterans
Ray Foley
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Detroit
Korea
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Paul Hoffman
Studebaker
Europe
Tyler Wood
Wood
Hoffman
Catholic College Students Sail on Friendship Pilgrimage
About 1,000 Catholic college students sail for Europe as part of a friendship pilgrimage joined by 2,000 National Newman Club Federation members. They have funded trips by washing dishes and saving money, and aim to meet European students, run exchange programs, and continue sending aid and books. Senators debated State Department budgets for student exchanges and propaganda as economists weighed Byrd and George positions.
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Arkansas
State Department
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Georgia
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Virginia
Looking Ahead Washington Pushes Mortgage and Power Plans
The piece forecasts more new homes selling in low and moderate price ranges as credit restrictions raise down payments in upper tiers. It notes a $3,750 down for a $15,000 house and $1,750 for a $10,000 home. It also reports a $12 billion electric power expansion to meet potential military demand, aiming to add 12.5 million kilowatts by end of 1952, more than doubling 1939 capacity.
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Washington
Anti Hoarding Fears Ease as Demand Shifts to Soft Goods
Trade sources doubt anti hoarding pleas will curb panic buying but expect demand to ease in soft goods as people realize abundant consumer items wear out and spoil. Analysts say higher taxes and tighter credit may curb hard goods purchases like cars and refrigerators.
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New York
National Association of Purchasing Agents
San Francisco
Luxurious World Cruises Planned Despite Korea War
Steamship firms plot winter globe circling voyages led by Cunard liner Caronia departing New York January 8. Fares start around $3,500 for the round trip world cruise offering luxury accommodations amid ongoing fighting in Korea.
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Cunard
Caronia
New York
Worldliness and Faith In A Busy World
In Rev W W Glass absence, Rob ert W Cousar Jr writes on worldliness. The world and Kingdom contrast appears across twenty New Testament references. true spirituality rests in the calling and love of Christ not withdrawal from life.
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Robert W. Cousar, Jr
Jesus
Apostle Paul
Christ
Dewey Faces Third Term Talk Amid Korea Crisis
Republicans push Dewey to consider a third term citing global tensions. Dewey resists the idea and has begun apartment hunting in New York City, though some friends think he could be persuaded due to serious world conditions.
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Korea
Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
New York City
Estimated 6000 Planes to Be Ordered If War Budget Passes
Best estimates place orders for about 6,000 military airplanes if Congress approves nearly 6 billion dollars for procurement. Most of the planes would be fighters, as 6,000 bombers could not be built for that sum. The Air Force and Navy are not expected to release figures on procurement.
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Congress
Air Force
Navy
Senate cloture hurdles grow if Alaska and Hawaii join
A side issue of admitting Alaska and Hawaii would raise the hurdle to end Senate debate. Current rules require two thirds to invoke cloture, meaning supporters would need votes from three or four new senators to curb lengthy debate.
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Washington
Alaska
Hawaii
Senate
Political primaries prime voting across six states this week
This week features primaries in Kansas Missouri and Virginia on Tuesday with races for senator governor and six House seats Missouri selection for senate and House candidates Virginia House primaries on Tuesday West Virginia House primaries Thursday Tennessee governor and House primaries Thursday Kentucky Senate and House primaries Saturday with multiple contests across the region
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Senate
Virginia
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Parent s Hour and the Three Year Old at Play
A brief piece sketches a child’s lively behavior and a mother’s rest needs with a light domestic vignette. It notes how scent and fashion shift consumer language from simple requests to brand driven prompts in hosiery shopping.
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Gail S. Rand
Decatur Jaycees meet with new publisher and Legion visit
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its first monthly dinner at Why Not with Harold Michelson as program chair. Ned Frazier and Jack Kopp join the Jaycees executive board. Bob McGregor becomes publisher of The Poop Scooper. The local American Legion hosted State Commander George Huddleston and district officials during the week.
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Jaycees
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Harold Michelson
Regent Board
Ned Frazier
Jack Kopp
Bob McGregor
Poop Scooper
Civic Front Copy Deadline Notice
Spokespersons for organizations must submit information by Friday noon for the Along The Civic Front column. The deadline is firm due to mechanical issues and is to be strictly observed.
Local club meetings fill the week agenda
Lions plan a program by Colin Andrews and the finance committee to arrange a Tuesday luncheon. Members listed include Carter Dobbs Bayne Aughn Roy Odom and Maurice Jackson. Civitan group pauses Wednesday for a business meeting. Rotarians report on a district assembly in Anniston led by President Ed Price and secretary Bill Jenkins.
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Carter Dobbs
Bayne Aughn
Roy Odom
Maurice Jackson
Civitans
Rotarians
Anniston
Ed Price
Bill Jenkins
Pilots Plan Outdoor Picnic Meeting
The Pilots club schedules a 6 PM Tuesday meeting at a Seneca Springs picnic area. The DAVs are set for a regular three week cycle with a meeting at 8 30 PM Thursday at Legion Home.
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Pilots Club
Seneca Springs
Legion
CAP launches search for missing flier near Philadelphia
Civil Air Patrol begins noon search for Yates Parker missing since 4:30 p.m. Thursday after leaving Union Mississippi for Philadelphia. Jackson CAP wing led by Captain John Edwards and Meridian wing under Hamilton Sanders coordinate the mission with a helicopter en route from Maxwell Field Alabama.
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Civil Air Patrol
Philadelphia
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Yates Parker
Parker
Union
Neblett
Jackson Cap Wing
John Edwards
USAF
Meridian Wing
Hamilton Sanders
Maxwell Field
Ala
Medal of Honor Proposed for Brave Youths Under 18
President Truman consideration of a bill to create a medal of honor for heroic youths under 18. Rep Chelf of Kentucky says two awards will be given yearly for saving life and two for outstanding public service.
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