Labor issues and growth notes in Morgan County
The piece discusses possible presidential veto of a labor control measure, Alabama’s ship project for foreign markets, and public relations in aviation. It notes rapid highway growth between Decatur and Hartselle with a residence every 35 yards, reflecting Morgan County’s growing integration and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle
Merrill Doss
Hartselle Board of Commerce
Morgan County
Wallace letters spark debate on Henry Wallace handwriting authenticity
Pegler cites three handwriting experts who say the letters attributed to Henry Wallace are genuine and linked to a 1940 vice presidential campaign. He argues Roosevelt and Hull faced a candidate seen as spiritually unstable and urges Wallace to address authorship while examining financier Roerich and other figures tied to Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Westbrook
Guru Pegler
Wallace
Clark Sellers
John Lis
Los Angeles
George J. Lacey
Houston
Tex
Roosevelt Party
United States
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Unitedes
Nicholas Konstantin Roerich
New York
Orient
Department of Agriculture
Rasputin
Hitler
America
Alabama Flour Mills prove corn yields in Alabama farms
A report notes the Alabama Flour Mills experimental scale success showing sixty bushels of corn per acre possible in the Valley. It argues this supports farmers growing feed at home and selling surplus, while highlighting federal payroll cuts threaten employment and tax relief dependent on currency reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Right Talk by Graves II at Decatur High
John Temple Graves II addressed Decatur high school graduates stressing a return to fundamentals. He urged religion and character as core lessons for both older audiences and students from high school to college, praising the speaker as a fine, thoughtful figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves II
Decatur High School
Wes
Mr Graves
Hat On Head Photographs In Tuscaloosa Baffle Daily Ink
The Daily suggested more photos show hats in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere in Alabama. The Tuscaloosa News admits no clear basis for the claim, though it entertains the possibility that toppers are common here. The paper notes possible reasons from intellect to stylish hats and vows to keep the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Alabama Legislature preps after brief recess on tax diversion amendment
The Alabama legislature returns after a short recess following a special session that sent an amendment for income tax diversion to the constitution. Observers predict a summer session with campaign activity possible before August. Governor Miller backs ratification, while Governor Folsom favors a compromise to fund pensions and schools, with pension groups weighing their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Miller
Folsom
Welfare Department
News Behind the News on CIO Influence and Hartley Bill Debate
Washington dispatch analyzes a CIO magazine piece claiming union delegations pressure lawmakers to back labor bills. It notes congressmen’ s ignorance about Hartley bill details and cites groups from Missouri Ohio Indiana visiting Washington to lobby and report back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Taft
Senate
Ohio
Lavelle
Indiana
CIO
Congress
Estate of Pearlie Mae Garth probate notice
Letters of Administration granted May 23 1947 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against Pearlie Mae Garth estate must present them within legally allowed time or be barred. James Garth. May 26 June 2 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearlie Mae Garth
T. C., Almon
Notice of Petition to Probate Will in Morgan County Alabama
Grace Ramey filed a petition May 22 1947 to admit S J Rameys will as the last will and testament of the deceased. The June 17 1947 hearing date is set for contest. Judge T C Almon presides and notices are published May 26 June 2 and June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morgan County
Grace
Ramey
S. J. Ramey
Robert R. Ramey
McFaddin
Beaumont
Texas
Grace Ramey
Labor press and CIO influence in politics and media
The piece cites CIO campaign activity aimed at shaping public opinion and critiques a media analysis showing labor legislation support in major papers. It notes ongoing union efforts across newsrooms and hints at targeted corporate pressure and a tomato crop controversy tied to a soup company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Daily Press
Ohey
Senate
Fea
David
Suetanune Cae Aoa
Walter Winchell In New York Flashes of Midtown Gossip
Walter Winchell style column catalogs a bustling New York night scene with Gunther, Vincent Sheean, Lucille Ball, and the Maha rajah among celebrities. It notes Runyon House, Alley chatter, and theater preview chatter around Algonquin and Madison avenues with snappy city sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchellebrities
Opera
S. A
Gunther
Vincent Sheean
London
Winchell
States
Lucille Ball
Maharanee
Baroda
Waldorf
Maha
Rajah
Bob Hope
Runyon House
Columbus Circle
Jerry Colonna
Beverly Hills
Sounds and Sights at Night Clubs Amid War Era Parodies
The column lists quips heard at various venues including Ho Biltmore Singapore Lindy’s Iceland England Lady Astor the Ding Ho Yank Sing Flamingo Ruby’s and Stork. It portrays satirical lines about Britain World War II victims Vice Hitler and social figures reflecting nightlife humor of the period.
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Ho- Biltmore
Britain
Singapore
Lindy’s
Winchell
Hitler
Iceland
England
Astor
Ding Ho
Howie
Aster
the Flamingo
Ruby's
The
Stork
Memos of a Midnighter and Broadway Buzz
Jan August records Miserlou selling over a million copies while cultural notes recall Jack Benny Berle and Rose Franken. Joy Hathaway auditioned for Claudia radio in October and Long Island gambling cools for summer. Cab driver Sam Gross rises in Broadway memory. Undertaker Atkinson critiques a revival. Communism mentioned.
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Jan August
Jack Benny
Roxy
Berle
Alvin Altmans
Roxy Hugs
Kixxx
Harriet Aid Society
Runyon Cancer Fund
Joy Hathaway
Claudia
Rose Franken
Dorothy Stickney
Rose
Joy
Dot
Long Island
Sam Gross
Undertaker Brooks
Atkinson
Central Park
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Decatur Daily
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Carrieg
Truman
Fort Dodge
Iowa
South
Carl Hatch
House
Aviation
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Ss. Sutemebiie
Pedarey
BIS Nations
Pee Broce
Paul Mallon
Washington
Cioews
Daily Crossword
Ness
King of Bashan
Philospohy
King Features Syndicate
James Garth
T. C. Almon
Wips Dillehay
Walter Winchell
Fred Allen
Jessel
Biznex
Algonquin
M. Chevalier
U. S
Alma Kaye
Justin Gilbert
Mirror City
Gilbert
Ben Hecht
Evelyn Webber
Lord Beaverbrook
London Standard
N. Y
Ada
Bernard Baruch
Chaplin
Fifth Ave
Madison Avenue
6Th Avenue
Mark
the Met
Donald Dame
NBC
Glenn Ford
Buddy Clark
the Paramount
Jean Parker
Sacasas’ Rhumband
Havana-Madrid
Marilyne Towne
WMCA
New Flickers
Whitey
Steenk
Old Bean
Michael Hall
Frances Stillman
Knox McRae
2Nd Ave
U. S. Royal
Matchles Beauty
Hagler
ROYAL
Tire Service
Lee
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