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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
4
A compilation of local comments and questions explores tax plans, flood control funding, farming economics in Morgan County, and municipal government reforms in Sheffield. Observations touch on Alabama football appetites, natural gas, and national figures influencing state policy.
Washington column notes a reform bill by Rep. Harold Knutson to expand estate and gift tax relief for rich families. It cites H R 6712 and claims the plan could let a shrewd taxpayer pass 1 to 2 million dollars to heirs without death or gift taxes. Roswell Magill and William Sutherland are named as lobbyists connected to the effort.
The Decatur Chapter of Disabled American Veterans requests six thousand dollars from Morgan County residents to fund a memorial honoring local World War II dead. Members face mobility issues and rely on jobs and government hospitals, so they cannot canvass streets for funds.
The TVA steam plant fund advances after the Senate Appropriations Committee approves the measure by a 12 to 8 vote. The bill now faces a full Senate ballot before potential conference with the House as adjournment nears on June 19. Supporters hail progress and hope remaining hurdles can be cleared.
The piece notes the upcoming GOP convention may reveal lines for the Democrats in Philadelphia. It discusses possible outcomes including a deadlock echoing 1924, Truman pressure for nomination, and Eisenhower options if Republicans choose isolationist or prominent leaders like Vandenberg. It describes Democratic leaders watching closely as Republicans set a four year course while Truman pursues a solo bid.
Texas scene shifts as Lyndon B Johnson emerges as likely successor to Pappy O Daniel in the Senate race amid battles over wartime plant disposals and federal aid. Creekmore Faath, former attorney and White House aide, touted as possible House replacement. Wingate Lucas faces flak from teachers over education funds after blunt letter mocking Hollis Sanders' appeal.
At a Society of Editors meeting the VOA criticized U S newspaper power, noting AP blocks VOA from quoting its dispatches while Tass can quote, and Moscow broadcasts distort AP claims. The AP directors reportedly denied VOA access to correct AP dispatches to convey truth to Russia.
Describes a congressional clash over reclamation policy with power dam buildup, 160 acre limit, and actions against Reclamation Commissioner Strauss and California director Boke. Notes probes led by Rep. Forrest Harness and friction with Secretary Krug amid power lobbyist influence.
The scene describes Congressman Harness guiding the hearings where Krug and Strauss were barred from testifying, illustrating Hands of democracy in operation during formal proceedings.
A 61 year old Rus sell Mitcheltree of Scarsdale N Y wins $5000 in Drew Pearson contest for best letter on How To Make Democracy Live. His piece urges citizens to cherish freedom grant rights protect rights and act for welfare locally and worldwide. The Nation announces winners and outlines U S export controls and postwar policy on Western Europe and the Soviet bloc with named officials and institutions.
The article warns many over 40 suffer gallbladder issues and outlines steps for diagnosis and treatment. It discusses X rays to assess function, possible surgery, and diet based on symptoms, urging medical consultation and offering diet outlines.
In Morgan County Alabama the Probate Court will hear Ruth Cook Executrix final accounts for the estate of Anna P Chrissinger on June 29 1948. The judge requires appearance to show cause why the settlement should not be passed. Published June 7 14 21 1948. The article also notes the country has 3000 to 4000 disc jockeys earning from 35 to 3500 dollars weekly.
Pegler notes a May 31 Herald Tribune piece praising Cafe Society Downtown as a publicity plug. He ties the uptown cafe to Leon Josephson, Gerhart Eisler, and communist ties, detailing deportation, hearings, and partisan coverage. He cites unions, Dewey intervention, and Howard Fast among linked figures and events.
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