Alabama voters split by party in looming statewide race
The Selma Times Journal backs Eisenhower and says Sparkman’s VP nomination solidifies Democratic hope in Alabama. Observers forecast Democrats win in November while Republicans may secure some primary votes. The paper cites Tennessee Valley support offsetting GOP gains elsewhere.
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Alabama
Selma Times-Journal
Eisenhower
John Sparkman
The
Times-Journal
Tennessee
The Need For Water In Farming Risks and Weather Hazards
The article discusses farming risks from weather, insects, labor and material shortages, and market shifts. It notes irrigation adoption is rare in the Valley, mentions experimental cloud seeding and dry ice, and urges farmers to prepare with new methods or crop insurance to guard against drought and losses.
Ed Crawford Receives Auburn Alumnews Recognition
Praise for Ed Crawford of the Decatur editor staff role at The Daily and Auburn Plainsman fame. The Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alumnews was cited by the American Alumni Council for editorial achievement and praised by William Bentinck-Smith for its clarity and balance.
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Alabama Journal
Ed Crawford
Auburn
American Alumni Council
Daily
Decatur
API
the Journal
Sidney Lanier
Journal
Edwin Crawford
Crawford
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alumnews
Montgomery
Nixburg
A. E. Thomas
Sigma Nu
Auburn Plainsman
Decatur Daily
Alumnens
William Bentinck-Smith
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Wounds to Heal After the Democratic Convention
The article outlines key post convention wounds including Southern divisions over seating and loyalty oaths, the stalled McKinney compromise, and shifts toward healing with Colin Sparkman’s nomination for VP. It contrasts Democratic rough tactics with Republican fair handling led by Walter Hallanan and Governor Dever.
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Washington
Chicago
Frank McKinney
Virginia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Drew Pearsons
Credentials Committee
Byrd
McKinney
Sens
Burnet Maybank
Olin Johnston
Russell Long
Alabama
Colin Sparkman
House of Representatives
Paul Dever
Massachusetts
Sam Rayburn
West Virginia
Walter Halanan
Hallanan
Latin America
Voice
Truman Kefauver rift shapes VP choice at convention
The article details a bitter rift between Truman and Kefauver over the New Hampshire primary and loyalty shifts as Averell Harriman betrays Kefauver to Stevenson. Humprhey Moody Williams and others pressed Kefauver for VP, with McKinney hosting a late huddle where Kefauver received strong but contested backing.
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Averell Harriman
Kefauver
Truman
Tennessee
Harriman
Stevenson
Russell
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Blair Moody
Gov
Mennen Williams
Michigan
V. P. Stevenson
McKinney
Jake Arvey
Paul Fitzpatrick
New York
Moody
Living Today Pace and Health Pace of Life Reduces Casualties
An exhortation by Arlie B Davidson urges readers to slow down to improve heart health digestion and moral living. It argues speed in driving causes many automobile deaths and that pace affects outlook and personal progress across physical mental and spiritual health.
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America
Kefauver Drop Ends Bid at Democratic Convention
Scott Lucas and Rayburn clashed over Kefauver’s platform attempts while the President remained cool. Kefauver was dropped amid opposition and last minute party maneuvering. Tennessee’s Sam Whittaker waited to offer resolutions on integrity in government and McCarthyism, but Rayburn ruled them out.
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Scott Lucas
Ilinois
Kefauver
Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
William Whittaker
Tennessee
Joe Nellis
Whittaker
Clarance Cannon
Missouri
Sam
Greek Temple in Los Angeles Ties Faith and Film
Charley Skouras, once a Greek hotel boy and a key Fox West figure, marries a Mormon while remaining Greek Orthodox. His wife urges him to support his own church as he leads on the West Coast.
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L. A
Charley Skouras
Charley
Fox West Coast
Kefauver Withdraws From Nomination With Douglas at Side
At the Democratic convention Sen. Kefauver withdrew after endorsements from Averell Harriman and Gov. Dever shifted key delegations to Stevenson. Sen. Douglas, a veteran of World War II, guided Kefauver to the platform in a somber moment highlighting their deep friendship and Kefauver's defeat.
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Washington
Sen
Douglas
Illinois
Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Pacific
Okinawa
Averell Harriman
New York
Gov. Dever
Massachusetts
Harriman
Dever
Skouras Builds Historic Greek Orthodox Cathedral in L A
Theatres magnate Charley Skouras funds and oversees the Church of St. Sophia in Los Angeles, a grand Greek Orthodox temple near Istanbul’s famed original. He has invested about 1.5 million dollars, directs daily work, and plans to run the cathedral lighting himself for a month until a clergyman learns the motion picture inspired lighting shades and tones. Announcement on September opening to be made this week.
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Theatres
St. Sophia
Los Angeles
Istanbul
Charley Skouras
Skouras
Pasadena survey counts TV antennas to estimate households
Two young men in Pasadena City Planning Department report a quick counting method using television antennas mail boxes and gas meters to estimate the number of families in a neighborhood rather than door to door surveying.
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Pasadena
Calif
Sow Farrows 19 Pigs in Tyrrell County Farm
A prolific sow in Tyrrell County farm farrowed 19 pigs in one litter all normal at birth. This litter is the fourth for the half Duroc and half Poland-China sow, after 9 pigs in the first, 13 in the second, and 16 in the third litters.
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Raleigh
Tyrrell
There’ll Be Changes Made Theme For People In A Rut
HAL BOYLE argues many Americans feel stuck despite assets like wife children job home and car. He suggests exploring changes to renew purpose and satisfaction in midlife. The piece reads as a social commentary urging practical steps and reflection.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Hades
Elmer Wheeler’s Success Secrets Unleashed by John Kenny
John Kenny, maker of Hitchcock chair reproductions, discovers a career calling after buying an old factory by Farmington River in Connecticut. The piece shares Kenny’s shift from dissatisfaction to success through openness and perseverance, plus lifestyle tips to break routines and spark change.
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John Kenny
Kenny
Farmington
Con
Richard Coombs
Increased soy in Chinese soldier diet boosts weight gain
The Mutual Security Agency reports that adding 100 grams of soybeans daily to the meals of Chinese Nationalist soldiers raised their weight. Over 15,000 soldiers joined a three month trial with an average gain of 10 pounds per man.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Mutual Security Agency
MSA
Coffee Doused Car Fire in Huron Patrol Feat
Patrolmen Francis Schwartz and Charles Geyer spotted a parked car on fire in a Huron cafe lot. They grabbed a coffee pot, rushed outside, and poured the hot liquid on the engine area, smothering the flames and saving the vehicle from serious damage.
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Huron
S.D. W
Francis Schwartz
Charles Geyer
Giraffes Reach Heights Of Nineteen Feet In Africa
Giraffes in Africa may grow up to nineteen feet tall and are noted for their long necks and legs. Researchers cite their height as a distinguishing trait among native fauna.
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Africa
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