Alabama Gubernatorial Runoff Focused on Reapportionment
The editor discusses Tuesday's Democratic runoff for Alabama governor, noting past May primary results, urging North Alabama unity, and detailing questions posed to John Patterson and George C. Wallace about reapportionment. It praises both candidates’ private character and pledges publication of their answers.
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Alabama
A. W. Todd
Russellville
Todd
Laurie Battle
Birmingham
George Hawkins
Gadsden
North Alabama
John Patterson
George C. Wallace
Judge Wallace
Mr. Patterson
North
Wallace
Patterson
Labor unions slash staffs as recession bites
The recession hammers unions with huge dues losses and cash strain at national offices. About 3 million union members are out of work, with many on part time, shrinking membership rolls. Major unions shed staff, delay expansion, and some groups consider new organizer federations to bargain with chiefs.
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National Afl-Cio
Washington
White House
United Mine Workers
John Lewis
Stockholm
Lewis
Grand Old Miners
John L
Walter Reuther
Auto Union
National Union
Field Representatives Federation
Afl-Cio
Thar Movement
National Labor Relations Board
FRF
George Meany
Bill Schnitzler
General Motors
Meany
Schnitzler
National Labor Headquarters
The
Hall Syndicate
The Need For God In A Postwar World
Arlie B. Davidson argues for God as the central force unifying humanity. He cites Lowell Thomas and John Foster, urging that without God selfishness and materialism erode values and threaten universal welfare.
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Lowell Thomas
John Foster
Fanfani poises to be Italy's next premier and real estate lobby powers in Senate
Amintore Fanfani, praised by Drew Pearson as a great friend of the USA, gathers votes to lead Italy's center parties with a strong win. In Washington, the Senate Banking Committee backed a four billion FHA housing push after a behind the scenes clash with real estate interests and party-line votes.
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America
Italy
Washington
Amintore Fanfani
Christian Democratic Party
Chicago
San Francisco
Fanfani
USA
Rome
Milan
Pearson
Christian Democratic
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Housing Authority
Willis Robertson
FHA
GOP
Democrat Robertson
Virginia
Byrd
Robertson
Wallace Bennett
Utah
Bennett
Homer Capehart
Indiana
Capehart
Fulbright
Arkansas Democrat
House
Editorial stance notes no endorsement in June runoff
The piece praises both candidates for integrity and private citizenship. It states the editors will remain silent on an endorsement between Governor Wallace and Governor Patterson. It asserts Alabama will have an excellent governor in four years regardless of the outcome.
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Alabama
Wallace
Patterson
Keeping Your Chin Up Through Faith and Action
Norman Vincent Peale argues that faith, prayer, and trust in God are the keys to peace of mind. He cites President Eisenhower's practice of daily prayer, asking guidance, doing his best, and leaving outcomes to God to maintain vitality amid pressure. The piece frames optimism and spiritual discipline as practical living.
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United States
Mr. Eisenhower
The
Hall Syndicate
The Merger That Quieted a News Lifework
A Washington journalist, Bill Hutchinson, famed for Election Night and fast reporting, dies after his news service merged with United Press. He had no wife or family and gave his all to the craft, then quietly passed away, leaving his life’s work a completed story.
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Wendell Willkie
Republican Party
Sen
Bob Taft
Eisenhower
Washington
Bill Hutchinson
International News Service
Senate
United Press
Hutchinson
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Memorial Day Race Riot Shocks Chalfont Park Crowd
In Chalfont Pennsylvania a Memorial Day gathering at Forest Amusement Park erupted into an hour long riot between black and white youths. About 500 participated with missiles and makeshift weapons. two thousand spectators watched in fear as police and state troopers responded and ambulances ferried victims to hospitals with injuries ranging from broken bones to stab wounds.
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Chalfont
Forest Amusement Park
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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