Draft talk and political maneuvers across a turbulent era
The article parodies wartime politics and postwar party strategy with references to a Taft backer, Truman debates, and Republicans seeking Southern support. It notes a Minnesota inspector seeking pay cuts after a home project, a Texas prisoner’s escape and surrender after publicity, and Birmingham’s fading baseball hopes. It critiques campaign tactics and urges continuous grassroots GOP efforts.
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South
Dixie
GOP
Dogs and Folks Discover Love for the Mongrel Pooch
A reflective column argues that even a stubborn, disobedient mutt can win affection and prove dogs show love beyond pedigree. The piece contrasts glamorous prize dogs with a loyal, lovable mongrel that captures the writer’s heart after a home encounter.
North Alabama gains natural gas as Liddell backs Alabama-Tennessee claim
Judge George T. Liddell recommended approval for Alabama-Tennessee Natural Gas to serve the Tennessee Valley, with a final certificate expected around July 2 if no objections arise. The victory is attributed to Senator John Sparkman and regional allies, noting Southern Natural Gas withdrew to avoid hindering North Alabama’s industrial growth.
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George T. Liddell
Alabama- -Tennessee Natural Gas’ Company
Tennessee Valley
North
Alabama
Liddell
Federal Power Commission
Alabama-Tennessee Company
Furth
John Sparkman
House of Representatives
Senator Sparkman
Chambers of Commerce
Lister Hill
Bob Jones
Judge Liddell
Alabama- Tennessee
Southern Natural Gas Company
Southern
Pratt
Decatur
North Alabama
Forrestal's grip on Washington slips amid clashes with Congress
Washington gossip notes James V. Forrestal losing ground with Congress and President Truman over policy on Palestine and the United Nations. He targets Air Secretary Stuart Symington, accusing him of failing to secure votes for the 70 group air force and warning that money cannot be spent wisely.
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Truman
Carey
Idaho
Gh Carey
Washington
James V. Forrestal
White House
Congress
Forrestal
Harry Truman
Harry
Secretary of Defense
United Nations
Palestine
Defense
Air
Stuart Symington
Air Force
Symington
Tucker’s Steel Blow Hits Tucker Revolt Ride
Tucker faces a government denial of sale for the Cleveland steel blast furnace and coke ovens, halting steel for his cars. The Justice Department probes mail fraud while the SEC targets his fundraising. He has oversubscribed stock and pre sold franchises totaling tens of millions amid production uncertainty.
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Preston Tucker
Tucker
War Assets
Jess Larson
Cleveland
War Assets. Administration
Steel
Ohio
War Assets Administration
Republic Steel
Justice Department
Securities ‘and Exchange Commission
Government Sympathetic Toward Tucker Chicago Plan
A Senate committee probes how Tucker moved into a Chicago plant before War Assets deal completion with War Assets Administration offering to back Tucker while Republic Steel faced terms. A House subcommittee reviewed Tucker operations and the government eyed engineering risk checks, which Tucker rejected amid conflict.
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Sen. Ferguson
Tucker
Chicago
House
Riziy
Oklahoma
Ferguson
War Assets Administration
Tucker and
Republic Steel
Cleveland Furnace
Republic
Taft campaign pins and Freedom Train plan outlined
Senator Taft distributes presidential campaign pins bearing a large T while Representative George Bender praises the symbol used by Taft forces at the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. The Air Force seeks funding to create a Freedom Trailer duplicating historical American documents to tour Mitchell Field and nearby communities.
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Bob Taft
William Howard Taft
George Bender
Ohio
Alf Landon
Taft
Philadelphia
Air Force
Mitchell Field
New York
Government shuts huge aluminum plant for air force needs
The government closes a large aluminum plant seen as vital for the new 70group air force. Officials say the shutdown will affect production timelines and military material supply.
Senators Debate Draft Bill Through Night in Washington
In Washington the senate wrestled with the draft bill late into the night as Morse urged 18 months service and Taylor mocked the process. The chamber, packed with onlookers, prepared to vote again after a brief adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Truman
Senator Morse
Oregon
Republi
Can
Morse
Senator Taylor
Idaho
Henry A. Wallace
Taylor
Russia
Senator Ellender
Argentina Sees Historic Lottery Sales Collapse Amid Crisis
The article notes Argentina’s severe financial crisis and, for the first time, inability to sell national lottery tickets. It also mentions political and military references, including Senator Harlan Bushfield’s serious health status and a high blood pressure episode at a naval hospital.
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Oregon
Argentina
GOP
Harlan Bushfield
South Dakota
Naval Hospital
New Jet Pressure Method Replaces Needles for Injections
A new jet pressure device delivers medicine under the skin without a needle or syringe. In tests 116 of 118 adults felt no pain or less pain, and insulin or penicillin could be administered daily with minimal sterilization needs. The metal ampule uses a spring to spray medicine through a tiny tip, spreading quickly under the skin for rapid absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Britain and United States Clash Over Israel Palestine Policy
Scholarly Sir Oliver Franks takes the British ambassadorship in Washington as Britain and the United States diverge over the Palestine issue and Marshall Plan economics. Britain faces irritations over partition, shipping goods to Russia, and dollar diplomacy while America weighs trade limits with Western Europe and the Soviet orbit.
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DeWit McKenzie
Belman Morinap
DeWitt MacKenzie
Oliver Franks
Washington
Britain
Middle East
Palestine
Lake Success
United States
Israel
Europe
Poland
Russia
Federal justice under attack in New Jersey reports
A critical examination targets U S attorney Edgar L. Rossbach and Judge Thomas Meaney amid alleged union ties and two soft prosecutions of Fay and Pross. The piece cites grand jury manipulation, politics of the Hague machine, and connections to narcotics figures like Livorsi and Giglio.
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New York
United States Attorney
Federal District Courts
New Jersey
Edgar L. Rossbach
U. S
Thomas Francis Meaney
Hague
Joe Fay
Ben Pross
Fay
Tom Clark
Meaney
Pross
Rossbach
Jersey City
Newark
Schenley
Alcohol Tax Unit
The
Treasury
Bar
Clark
Trenton
Elliott Roosevelt
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Fake
Smith
Isaiah Matlack
Interlaken
N. J
Senate Judiciary Committee
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Chichi Livorsi
American Brands, Inc
William L. Giglio
Livorsi
Adam Rossbach
Edgar Rossbach
Giglio
Shrewsbury
Long Island
Miami Beach
Bureau of Narcotics
Narcotics Bureau
Customs
Nogales
Tucson
Milan
Mich
New Eastern Europe Ambassador Faces Washington Duties
The new ambassador arrives in Washington to begin duties amid sensitive regional ties and evolving diplomatic challenges. He faces a complex agenda as he establishes contact with U.S. officials and outlines his priorities.
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Europe
Washington
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