Madison Mayor Cleared in Gambling Case and Other Local News
Mayor G Walton Hughes of Madison paid a 200 dollar fine and served one day in jail after a jury found him guilty in connection with a gambling table in a warehouse owned by him. Jimmy Byrnes campaigns in South Carolina for governor while political writers deem him a sure thing. In Birmingham thieves fail twice in looting a supply box. An Oberlin student admits to selling marijuana joints to pay for college until the FBI arrests him. Two Alabama men arrested after a minor car collision flee, later held for transporting a stolen car from Houston to Alabama.
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G. Walton Hughes
Madison
Oberlin College
FBI
Alabama
Birmingham
Houston
Texas
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An unclear article fragment references a legal or court matter with parties named in a suit and potential actions. Details are incomplete but imply a judicial pursuit or filing.
Decatur Edges Forward with School Modernization
We bought progress and pride in new school buildings as modern facilities replace old structures. The modernization program will raise education levels and stimulate the town’s growth, making Decatur a proud community with improved surroundings for students.
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Decatur
Florence Leads Valley Population Surge In 1950 Census
Florence tops the North Alabama Valley with a preliminary 1950 census count around 23 832 up from 15 043 in 1940. Decatur aims to join the 20 000 class but trails by 121 souls, Huntsville sits at 16 600, while Florence remains the leader as the Valley grows.
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Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
Mioe Gaeeee
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Florence
Huntsville
North Alabama
Tri-Cities
Guntersville
Female Money Genius In Two Pen Names Revealed
A SEP article examines a distinguished woman writer who uses two pen names for a prolific output. One name models American settings while the other explores English backgrounds, enabling double earnings from similar plots. The piece highlights her skill and financial acumen.
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Sep
Well Journal
Shax
Washington Merry-Go-Round on Taft and McCarthy Denials
The column discusses disputes with Senator Taft over McCarthy charges, noting Taft’s alleged support and denials. The narrator cites press figures and dates from March and April, contrasting public statements with private reactions, and emphasizes a domestic debate about the fairness of reporting.
Stimson’s Seaport Plan Forecasts Pacific War Risks
The passage recalls Secretary Stimson’s foresight during the Manchuria crisis. He sought permission from Chile and Mexico to use their seaports as U S naval bases in case of war, signaling early recognition of Pacific confrontation and global conflict.
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State Department
Henry L. Stimson
Manchuria
Stimson
Hoover
Chile
Mexico
U. S
Struggle and Courage in Daily Life by Arlie B Davidson
The piece argues life is a continuous struggle against disease, misfortune, and misunderstanding, noting many face similar battles. It urges perspective from past suffering and Christ to endure and pursue great work, highlighting that progress stems from solitary striving.
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Christ
Palestine
Taft Denial and Senate Backroom Deals Highlight Coast Crisis
The narrator alleges Stimson and Taft denied a leak over Mexican and Chilean laeses while privately fearing White House opposition. He accuses six Republican senators and Dixiecrats of a sub rosa pact to block Truman budget cuts, noting a current GOP Dixiecrat coalition aimed at shaving a billion from the budget.
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Mexico
Chile
Stimson
White House
Herbert Hoover
Pacific
Taft
Simson
Senator Russell
Georgia
Senate
Brannan's Beetles Fast-Moving Emergency Plan
Brannan created an emergency fund to save Colorado forests from bark beetles that devastate spruce, which comprise about 80 percent of the state's forests. An army of sprayers is prepared to attack as beetles may spread statewide in two weeks while Congress debates funding.
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Brannan
Colorado
Spruce
Congress
Douglas to Lead Himalayas Trek in Tibet This Summer
Justice William O. Douglas plans a Himalayan expedition in Tibet this summer after a near fatal climb in Oregon last year. Ben Javits will run for the senate against Vivian Kellems in Connecticut in the Republican primary. Truman weighs veto on basing point bill with Douglas arguing holes in the antitrust act. Secretary Chapman favors Indian affairs probe urged by Senator Anderson. Senator Russell opposes the draft bill for segregating white and Negro troops in committee room.
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William O. Douglas
Oregon
Tibet
Ben Javits
Jack Javits
New York
Senate
Vivian Kellems
Connecticut
Truman
Douglas
Lillinoi
Chapman
Anderson
New Mexico
Russell
Georgia
First Confederate Memorial half dollars arrive for local banks
Rains of the past few days have yielded high value to farmers, observers report. The first consignment of Confederate Memorial half dollars, minted by the U S government as a tribute to the Soldier of the South, arrived at local banks. A white youth allegedly peeped into the ladies pool at the swimming court this morning, according to Mayor Carswell. A M Cottrell has started work.
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United States
Caena Court
Carswell
As Pegler Sees It on Richberg and Labor History
Pegler condemns Donald Richberg as a former New Deal figure who helped forge the NRA and the railway labor act while arguing unions and management colluded. He cites a 1930 loan to a union loyalty fund by a widow, and a Chicago heirs suit over repayment, with Grand International Brotherhood officials denying redemption.
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Donald Richberg
Hitler
Richberg
National Railway Labor Act
Washington
Truman
East
Carlton A. Fisher
Erie County Court
Buffalo
N. Y
Fisher
Brotherhood
Chicago
Johnston
Brick cafe project on Railroad Street valued over $6000
News notes report a new brick cafe building on Railroad Street costing in excess of six thousand dollars. Other items mention visits and travel plans of local residents Mrs. Helen Carter in Toledo and Mrs. Melvin Hutson and daughter Elizabeth Ann touring the east.
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Railroad Street
Melvin Hutson
Elizabeth Ann
East
New York City
Saint Maria Goretti canonization details and history
New York report outlines the sainthood process for Maria Goretti to be canonized in Rome on June 25. It covers her life in Corinaldo Italy, the 1902 murder, witnesses, and the lengthy church inquiry leading to revelations of miracles and the infallibility rule in canonization. The piece notes surrounding family attendance and the Pope's role, with context on the bureaucratic path from venerable to blessed and finally saint.
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New York
Maria Goretti
St. Peter's
Rome
Maria
Corinaldo
Italy
Goretti
Serenelli
Ascoli
Angelo
New Village
N. J
Vatican City
Chicago
Union City
Pius XII
Local Notes From Morgan County and Surrounding Areas
Miss Fay Holloway improves after operation at Jefferson Hillman hospital in Birmingham. Mrs. W. O. Simmons spent the weekend at Jasper with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Foote and Homer Foote visited Cullman to see Mr. and Mrs. John Rodgers. Charles Gooddison spent the weekend here with relatives. Larry Cantrell of Huntsville visits his mother Mrs. Sue Holmes. Coleman Holmes family visited Harris Pannell in Decatur. Catherine Foote returned home from Falkville Clinic. Richard Foote, son of Homer and wife, improves after illness. Larry Holloway of Hartselle and Edmond Holloway host a visit. James Harvel and daughter Carolyn return from Addison. Services planned here Saturday night and Sunday. Everyone invited.
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Fay Holloway
Jefferson- Hillman Hospital
Birmingham
W. O. Simmons
Jasper
Willie B. Foote
Homer Foote
Cullman
John Rodgers
Charles Good Ordison
Larry Cantrell
Huntsville
Sue Holmes
Carolyn
Addison
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Ohio
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Bill White
New York Times
GOP
Wisconsin
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Ray Lahr
Phil Potter
Baltimore Sun
Dave McConnell
New York Herald-Trib
Lattimore
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Living Today
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Davidson
Brannan’'S Beetles
Merry
A M Cottrell
Pegler
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C. C. Clark
Chiropractor
Helen Carter
W. E. Byars
Toledo
Canada
T. B. Woodard
Mr. Woodard
R. G. Dobbins
Fifth Avenue West
Nell Safley
Mentone
Hal Mullen
Jackson Street
International News Service
Alessandro Serenelli
Morgan County
Cedar Creek
Olie Holmes
Tennessee Valley
Flight Service
Pryor Field
Greater America
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