Knowland’s twofold motive for quitting the Senate
The piece outlines two theories for Senator William F Knowland leaving the U S Senate to seek California’s governorship. One says he wants home life after 13 years in Washington. the other suggests a bid for the presidency. It notes political headwinds including Labor opposition, Edmund G Brown’s strong campaign, and Knowland’s long, combative career.
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Organized Labor
ITCH-ME-NOT advertised for skin relief at Goidel Drug Co
An advertisement touts ITCH-ME-NOT as a fast acting treatment that deadens itch and burning and kills germs and fungi on contact. It is pitched for eczema foot itch ringworm insect bites and surface rashes with a claim of immediate relief.
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Goidel Drug Co
Knowland’s California bid for governor explained
The passage outlines how Knowland rose quickly in California politics from a young state official to a senior Republican leader. It notes his readiness for disagreement on policy yet emphasizes Californians’ respect for him and his clear stance as he announced his gubernatorial candidacy last October.
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Republican National Executive Committee
Knowland
Answers From VA on Pensions Hospitals and GI Loans
Veterans and families receive official VA guidance on pension eligibility for World War I Mexican Border service not qualifying as war service. The VA explains hospital admission priority for service connected disabilities, nonservice connected cases with no private care, and affordability. It covers reopening disability claims and GI loan home purchases with masters certificates of reasonable value from VA. For Tennessee Valley residents, Decatur VA Office offers further information.
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Tennessee Valley
Decatur
Senate Leader Sides with White House on Key Conflicts
In Washington the Senate Republican leader largely supports the administration yet has not shied from opposing Eisenhower when White House plans clashed with his own beliefs. He has stood firm on issues where his convictions diverged from the president’s program.
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Labor Council Holds Annual Dutch Dinner
About 50 people attended the quarterly Dutch dinner of the Decatur Labor Council at the Disabled American Veterans Home on Railroad Street. Brief speeches were delivered by James N Bloodworth, R I Hundley, Barney Weeks, E J Barnett, Leroy Lindsey, and Mrs. Vivian Smith. Elbert Chandler presented a slide program on North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. Invocation was by J G McCrary of Montgomery.
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Jimmy) Bloodworth
Eighth Judicial Circuit
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Dick) Hundley
Morgan County
Barney Weeks
Alabama Labor Council
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State Council
Leroy Lindsey
Vivian Smith
North Alabama
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Elbert Chandler
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
J. G. McCrary
Montgomery
Charlie T. McCrary
Herbert Smiths Lose Baby Son
Randy Smith two month old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B Smith Falkville died in Hartselle Hospital at 1 15 PM Wednesday Funeral services Friday at 3 PM at Bell Springs Baptist Church Burial in Bell Springs cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Randy survived by his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Tip Smith and Mr and Mrs Oneal Downs all of Falkville
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Herbert B. Smith
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Bell Springs Baptist Church
Bell Springs
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Oneal Downs
James M. Lott of Falkville Dies at 91
James Martin Lott, 91, of Falkville, died in a Tuscaloosa hospital Wednesday at 12 15 p m Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a m Friday at Cedar Creek Baptist Church with the Rev Hugh Collins officiating Burial will follow in Cedar Creek church cemetery Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle is directing Survivors include five cousins Mrs Mattie Freeman and L E Lott both of Falkville C E Lott of Birmingham Adolphus Lott of Chattanooga and Lewis Lott of Cleveland Ohio
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James Martin Lott
Falkville
Tuscaloosa
Cedar Creek Baptist Church
Hugh Collins
Cedar Creek Church
Peck Funeral Home
Mattie Freeman
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C. E. Lott
Birmingham
Adolphus Lott
Chattanooga
Lewis Lott
Cleveland
Schoolfield Pushed From Tenn Bench
Raulston Schoolfield, 52, a suspended judge, failed to win renomination to the Criminal Court bench. Campbell Carden, 43, an attorney new to politics, led by almost two to one in Hamilton County Democratic primary returns.
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Chattanooga
Love Blooms On A Blotter
A green blotter on a table holds marriage license applications and romantic scribbles. One corner reads a plea to help mother while another asks about names, revealing a quirky glimpse into courtship and paperwork.
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