Southern Governors Lead Democratic Nominating Contest
The Daily notes Ke fauver leads with the most pledged delegates and Russell second, both Southerners, as commentators discuss the race. A Graves quote cites a rail spokesman opposing a Warrior Tombigbee waterway project funded by the government, fearing railroad commerce impact. The piece compares Decatur railroad tonnage before TVA inland waterway development to current figures, suggesting rail officials welcome rising traffic.
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Political forecast on Republican victory chances in 1948
A reader discusses the 1948 campaign, arguing voters seek personal gain over national policy. The piece notes Democratic advantages from the New Deal and Fair Deal, Republican risks in the South, Taft versus Eisenhower prospects, and the impact of corruption rhetoric on voters.
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Alabama
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Byrds
Arnall Holds Key to Steel Strike Price Talks
Washington pundit Drew Pearson notes ex Georgia governor Ellis Arnall holds the leverage on steel prices. Arnall says he will not permit any price increase, warning such action could wreck the country.
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Washington
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Arnall
Price compromise proposed in steel negotiations
During early talks John Steel man urged a five dollar fifty cent per ton rise plus the Capehart amendment. Charles E. Wilson spoke similarly before Arnall. Arnall carried figures to the White House arguing steel profits allow a full Wage Stabilization Board increase with minimal postwar profit. He warned inflation consequences and swayed President Truman against an easy price boost.
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Taft carries explosive speech against Wall Street
Senator Robert A. Taft, the Ohioan, keeps a sharp campaign speech in his pocket as he rails against Wall Street. His aides work to keep him calm while his blood pressure rises and he contends with the stock market crowd.
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Living Today by Arlie B Davidson
Dr J A Hadfield argues inner harmony is the key to facing life. A man’s external troubles stem from inner conflict and self-uncertainty. If the inner environment is peaceful the outside world mirrors it. You are your big problem. Get yourself right.
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Taft faces big money split as Ike Isenhower gains Wall Street support
Taft shows friends a note blaming Wall Street for backing Eisenhower over him. He argues he has long fought for business interests, but financiers favor Ike with steel auto and oil backing. Taft pressures Wall Street while advisers urge restraint to keep funding in a possible nomination.
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Palo Alto Students Start Hands Across The Sea Club
Children organized by Mrs Patricia Young form a letter chain with European peers. The observer notes patient patriotism could yield friendship dividends despite prevalent anti U S propaganda in Europe.
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Palo Alto
Patricia Young
Race for Tom Connally's Seat In Texas
Congressman Lindley Beckworth of Gladewater tours Texas by car in a bid for the Senate seat of Tom Connally. Beckworth faces Price Daniel, the Texas Attorney General, who entered the race early. President Truman’s recent remarks add a new angle, potentially aiding Beckworth.
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Gladewater
Texas
Tom Connally
Beckworth
Price Daniel
Formosa
Truman
Draft Calls Signal Growing Military Mobilization
LOOKING AHEAD Washington reports the August draft call of 29 000 foreshadows calls of 100 000 next year as the armed services aim for 3 700 000 by July 1953. Draftees from late 1950 and early 1951 will be released and replaced by reservists, with monthly calls projected through end 1953. If China aids Vietminh on a large scale the war picture could change, French forces may fail to hold the Red River Delta, and a rapid Chinese Vietminh assault could endanger the Southeast Asia front.
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Armed Services
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Rice Bowl
Southeast Asia
Albanian and Romanian Communists Purged in Shakeup
Reports say Albania and Romania conducted major purges of their Communist parties. Albania verified all members to remove pro western elements, totaling at least 6,000 expelled including two politburo members, with another 6,000 unaccounted on party rolls.
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Washington
Communist Party
Albania
Romania
Refugee Russians See USSR Tense But Stable
A State Department intelligence report quotes nine refugee Russians who describe the Soviet Union as torn by class conflicts yet held together by strong controls. Individuals feel isolation under the regime and fear isolation in their convictions. Several refugees express misery among peasants and factory workers, with one noting sabotage in Soviet factories. In Indochina, French forces believe they can hold without Red China intervention.
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State Department
Soviet Union
Texas Tidelands Oil Fight Cited in Presidential Veto
The President warned that Texas rights under a 1848 treaty could be treated differently if Texas acted alone. He cited Daniel the Texas Attorney General and allied figures Edward Rumely and Walter Johnson as part of the tidelands oil lobby. The remark followed signs of tension with Congress over offshore oil policy.
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Tidelands Oil
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Walter Johnson
Nebraska
Tidelands
Beckworth
Battle over Maine liquor probe roils GOP Senate race
Maine Republican primary tensions flare as Owen Brewster and Gov. Frederick Payne clash over a four day state legislative probe into the 20 million dollar yearly liquor monopoly. Charges of graft and influence peddling swirl ahead of the June 16 primary and a grand jury review next Tuesday.
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Maine
Owen Brewster
Frederick G. Payne
Payne
Brewster
New York Mobilizes Civil Defense for Germ Warfare Protection
Albany outlines a state program to mobilize animal crop and insect experts under civil defense to safeguard food and livestock against potential germ warfare. Measures target detection and stamping out diseases from enemy attacks with objectives of investigation and research.
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New York State
Elephant tusk differences between Asian and African females
The Asiatic female elephants have small or no tusks while the African females possess large tusks. This contrast highlights species variation in tusk development among female elephants across continents.
De Nora to Speak on Amalgam Cell at TVA Auditorium
Dr Vittorio de Nora inventor of the de Nora amalgam cell will address the Tennessee Valley Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Monday at 8 PM in the TVA chemical engineering auditorium Wilson Dam The talk titled Development of the de Nora Amalgam Cell precedes a dinner at the Reeder Hotel Florence de Nora born in 1912 in Italy studied at Milan London Kings College Dresden and Lehigh won Weston Fellowship He and his wife reside in Sheffield and their plants use the cell at Muscle Shoals and Anniston among other sites.
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Germany
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Mexico
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Sheffield
Muscle Shoals
Anniston
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Tri- Cities
Decatur
Huntsville
Truman Declared Hillbilly of the Ozarks at Ozarks Fox Hunt Event
At a Springfield breakfast for the 35th Division reunion, President Truman was proclaimed a hillbilly of the Ozarks. The event featured hound dog sounds, Fox chase imitator acts, and a medal confirming the title amid veteran Battery D, 129th Field Artillery members.
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Eskimos in Greenland Live Far North of Arctic Circle
A report notes that some Greenland Eskimos reside over 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, highlighting extreme northern dwellings and isolation in the region.
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Arctic Circle
Kiwanis Program Planned by Local Committee
The boys and girls committee leads Kiwanis activities this week with Rev. Lester McManis as chair along with John Taylor Comner Ezell and Dr. Frank Chenault. Rev McManis is out of town and details of the program are unclear.
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John Carpenter
Bynum
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Jack Wood
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Russell Humphrey
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Lester McManis
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Frank Chenault
McManis
Moving On From This Civic Front Column Farewell
A civic column writer bids farewell thanking readers for civic news and contact, noting reader participation, achievements in community projects, and good will. The piece laments missed mentions and wishes continued civic effort, noting meetings and plans and signing off until they meet again.
Fish ladder rungs form stepped pools for salmon
A historical note explains salmon climb a dam fish ladder via pools stacked about one and a half to two feet apart, creating a stepped passage that assists upward movement.
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