Lonesome brain campaign dubbed as presidential contest turmoil
A collection of disjointed clippings notes campaigns and politics. References to a lonesome brain label for the presidency, the Democratic convention in Philadelphia set for June 21, and various Alabama political remarks. Mentions Ramsay donating funds to an Indian Valley Boy Scout project and courtly traffic school notes.
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Erskine Ramsay
Indian Valley
Boy Scout
South
Alabama
Ramsay
Political clash looms over Eisenhower Stassen ticket impact
Reading the Dothan Eagle commentary on the June 1 Republican primary hints at how a ticket featuring Eisenhower or a isolationist stance could shape the party line on a possible Democratic draft. The piece notes observers weigh General Eisenhower’s influence versus other factors in the 1952 political landscape.
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Eisenhower
Stassen
Decatur Eyes Larger School Auditorium Opportunity
The Decatur community weighs a proposal to expand the planned school auditorium from 1200 seats to 2000 2250 seats with a $100 000 cost increase. Voters previously approved 1 500 000 in bonds over 30 years for a new junior senior high and elementary school funded by a May 1947 tax. The plan targets attracting conventions and top speakers, with the school board and Walter Jackson urging civic clubs to form a unit to study funding options as plans move toward September 1950 completion.
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Décatur
West Decatur
Decatur School Board
Decatur
Walter Jackson
Jackson
Interior bill fight risks veterans land dreams
In Washington debate over the Interior Department appropriations bill riders targets Reclamation Commissioner Strauss and California regional director Richard Boke for enforcing the 160 acre limit. Veterans homesteads and government reclamation projects could suffer if the rider passes.
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Washington
Senate
Columbia Basin
Missouri Valley
Interior Department
Mike Strauss
Richard Boke
California
Downey
Strauss
West
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric
al Carter
GOP
Jensen
Iowa
Harness
Indiana
Interior Appropriations
Labor Leader John L Lewis Faces Convention Gamble
Intimates say John L. Lewis will gauge his next strike by the Republican National Convention. If Republicans nominate a candidate acceptable to Lewis he will hold peace in the coal mines. if Taft is chosen a strike is likely before elections to oppose Taft-Hartley. War veterans nominated as postmasters face GOP pressure from the Senate committee led by Bill Langer. Of 1011 nominations, the Senate has …
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John. L. Lewis
Lewis
GOP
Bob Taft
Taft
Civic clubs weigh accepting a hopeful opportunity
The note states civic clubs are the first to decide if the opportunity should be accepted or rejected. It expresses belief the decision will be favorable and filled with hope and courage, reflecting Decatur's long journey from the town of twenty years ago.
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Decatur
Missouri political fight grows over Bell seat in Kansas City
President backs Rufus Burrus in a three way Democratic primary for Missouri’s fourth district seat, challenging Indpendence figures including Floyd Gibson and Mayor Roger Sermon who backs Gibson. Truman and Sermon’s rift mirrors broader postwar fallout from prior ballot intrigue and machine politics in Missouri.
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McLaughlin
Congress
Jim Pendergast
Old Machine
Truman
Mayor Sermon
Frind
Missouri
Bailiwick
Kansas City
Bell
Rufus Burrus
Independence
White House
Roger Sermon
Floyd R. Gibson
Gibson
Sermon
Ira B. McLaughlin
Pendergast
Truman to name Hilldring as first US Israel ambassador
In a diplomatic pouch dispatch President Truman will appoint Maj. Gen. John H. Hilldring as the United States first ambassador to Israel conditional on health. Tito's Yugoslavia is accused of secretly arming both sides while Haganah destroyed an Arab tank convoy in Italian waters. The State Department exposed a raid tied to the Greek aid mission in Athens and payroll abuses among officials. Franco era Spain is described as aligned with the US and Treasury Secretary Snyder released 60 million dollars in frozen Spanish funds.
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Truman
John H. Hilldring
Israel
Hilldring
Marshal Tito
Jugoslav
Haganah
Jugoslavia
State Department
Treasury
Athens
Washington
Spain
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Truman adviser Harriman to Bedell Smith on Russia policy
President Truman asked roving Ambassador Averell Harriman to advise Ambassador Bedell Smith on how to handle the Russians. Harriman previously served as Ambassador to Moscow while Smith was a general in the Army. Marshal told French Foreign Minister George Bidault he will not meet Britain's Bevin until the Palestine crisis is settled, delaying any Big Three foreign ministers meeting.
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Truman
Averell Harriman
Bedell Smith
Harriman
Moscow
Smith
George Bidault
Britain
Bevin
Understanding Scoliosis Causes and Treatments for Children
The article explains how scoliosis ranges from mild to severe and mentions possible causes such as malformations and rickets. It outlines treatment steps from posture improvement and exercises to braces and, if needed, surgery, emphasizing expert orthic care and ongoing movement during therapy.
The Church and Youth Education in Springtime
Dr. W Z Thompson of Union Theological Seminary urges the church to strengthen homes by guiding marriages and parenting, cooperating with schools, and most of all leading youth to God. He declares the church begins with the people in the pews, the congregation itself.
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W. Z. Thompson
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Church
Revival Opens Here Sunday at First Baptist De catur
The First Baptist church of Decatur announces a week long revival starting Sunday at 11:00 AM and 7:35 PM daily led by Dr. L E Barton of Montgomery Alabama. Rev Charles Mashburn and wife will lead music and also assist in Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 7 at 3 30 AM with church workers.
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First Baptist Church of
Decatur
L. E. Barton
Montgomery
Alabama
Dr. Rogers
Charles Mashburn
Theological Seminary
Louisville
Mashburn
De Gaulle Aide Seeks U S Backing for Premier Move
General de Nouville arrives in Washington to urge U S military leaders to back de Gaulle in his bid to become France’s premier. He meets with Allen Dulles, brother of John Foster Dulles, to discuss support.
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de Gaulle
General de Nouville
Washington
General de Gaulle
France
de Nouville
Allen Dulles
John Foster Dulles
Looking Ahead by the Berlin Front Opens Counter Offensive
After months of complacently accepting Soviet control, Western Allied authorities in Germany begin a counter-offensive. Britain and the United States accuse Soviet exploitation of Eastern Germany and the growth of a one-party police state. The push is underway and likely to intensify in coming weeks. Lord Pakenham's departure is viewed as the signal of a new phase.
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Berlin
Germany
Lord Pakenham
Trade Aid Rules Face Hurdles Over Russian Shipments
Washington weighs how to apply the Marshall Plan to Western Europe amid a gatekeeping rule that blocks aid to nations sending goods with war potential to the Soviet bloc. A congressional furor arose after Britain sent 55 jet engines to Russia and then halted further shipments. The question looms if locomotives could be deemed war potential and thus blocked.
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Washington
U. S
Wealthier families split plans for homes and cars in 1948
A Federal Reserve Board survey shows 24 of every 100 families in the 3000 to 4000 dollar income range plan to buy a house and 20 plan to buy a car in 1948. In the 4000 to 5000 bracket 15 plan to buy houses and 17 plan to buy cars. Over $5000, 34 plan to buy cars and 28 plan to buy houses.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Humorous Snippets From Roadside Banter And Car Woes
A collection of light vignettes and quips about motorists, tourists, and domestic life. Jests range from road signs and travel songs at specific speeds to jokes about car maintenance, mortgage incentives for buying used cars, and a Chicago tinsmith dislodging a fish from a water pipe.
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Leif Grade
Chicago
French Radio Shakeup Hinted by Casanova Tribute
Insiders in Paris foresee a dramatic staff shakeup at the national radio after a two hour dramatization of Danielle Casanova life. The piece casts her as a national saint beyond Jeanne d Arc and advocates women joining the Communist front union of French women. Casanova’s husband is a leading party figure.
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Paris
French National Radio
Danielle Casanova
Jeanne D’arc
Communist “ Front Union of
Government study to publish aircraft thunderstorm speed limits
Washington reports the government will publish results of a study on safe aircraft speeds through thunderstorms. The research aims to define maximum speeds pilots should use in storm conditions to minimize risk.
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Washington
Senate Republicans Probe European Recovery Cuts
Republican leaders discuss privately trimming several hundred million dollars from European recovery program requests while House objections to the fund bill may erode but allow some cuts to pass.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bag Trade War Between Cotton and Paper Heats Up
In New York cotton and paper vie for dominance in the bag market. With snow approaching, the winner will be the material that offers the lowest price and best bags. Cotton holds an edge due to its ability to create attractive bag designs usable by farmers wives for dresses and table linens.
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New York
GOP Search Washington Chairmanship Dwindles
Senator Ives of New York and Senator Millikin of Colorado both say the workload of the Republican platform committee chairmanship is too heavy to take it. Dewey and Taft supporters voice reluctance as the job nears assignment.
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GOP
Washington
Republican Platform Committee
Ives
Dewey
Millikin
Cole
Taft
Congress
Census talks eyed for school break enumeration in 1950
The Census Bureau discusses with educational and teacher association representatives the possibility of using teachers as enumerators during the first week of April 1950 school vacation.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Educational and Teacher Association
Political Calendar Delegations Named for Conventions and Primaries
Oklahoma Democrats announce a 24 vote delegation to the national convention and Iowa sets a primary for U S Senate candidates, eight U S House seats, governor and state ticket. Kentucky Democrats name a 26 vote delegation to the national convention. New Mexico primaries select U S Senate Hatch seat candidates, two U S House seats, and governor.
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Connecticut
District of Columbia
Democratic Party
Colorado
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Iowa
U. S. Senate
Wilson
U. S. House
Kentucky
New Mexico
Hatch
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