Political notes drift through tense convention season
The piece surveys party lines in the context of the constitutional pledge and recent political skirmishes. It references hotel loss in Sheffield, race tensions, campaign funds, and a history of legislative play acting. It notes a Birmingham attorney’s letter and a Dewey Stassen debate impact on anti communism bills.
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Borden Burr
Birmingham
Crimson Tide
Montgomery
Precinct
Jefferson County
Folsom
Money
Carmichael
McCorvey
Bonner
Riddle
Stapp
Albert Carmichael
Stassen
Dewey
Decatur civic clubs plan talks on a public auditorium
Four civic clubs in Decatur appoint three member committees to discuss a shared auditorium. The school board asks whether a 2000 seat facility or a 1200 seat alternative better serves school needs. Representatives urge joint use for all legitimate entertainment and propose joint planning.
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Civic Clubs
Decatur
Three Southern Democrats vote to curb TVA power cap
The article notes Byrd of Virginia O Danel of Texas and Umstead of North Carolina backed limits on power production in the Tennessee Valley Authority. The author expresses bewilderment at the split and urges inviting the lawmakers to see TVA progress firsthand before respecting their convictions.
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Senate
Congress
Tennessee Valley
Byrd
Virginia
O'Daniel
Texas
Umstead
North Carolina
There Is Money in Milk for Three Valley Counties
The article argues Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone counties can generate up to seven million dollars annually from dairy income. It cites current milk bills, compares Tupelo Mississippi, and urges education and development of dairying to balance agriculture and industry, citing J. C. Peffley’s Penney example as motivation.
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Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Valley
Decatur
Morgan County
Lee County
Mississippi
Tupelo
Arthur Vandenberg and the Republican Vice Presidency Myth
In 1936 and again in later years Arthur Vandenberg was named as a possible Republican VP candidate by Bertie McCormick, but he repeatedly declined and, as stories say, did not seek the presidency despite being viewed as a potential dark horse.
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Arthur Vandenberg
Republican Party
Drew Pearson
GOP
Washington
Cleveland
Alf Landons
Bertie McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Michigan
Vandenberg
McCormick
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Tribune
Benedict Arnold
United States
Wendell Willkie
Van
Vandenberg Career Examines Aging Statesmanship
This profile traces Arthur Vandenberg from early boldness to seasoned restraint, noting pivotal shifts in his stance on isolationism, the United Nations veto, and international cooperation. It contrasts him with a younger Arkansas senator and recalls key episodes from Michigan politics and World War II era debates.
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Vandenberg
Arthur Vandenberg
Stassens
Deweys
Kemal Pasha
Young Turks
Senate
Michigan
Van
Harry Toy
Detroit
Wayne County
Toy
Maxy
Franklin Osevelt
Hugh Johnson
Donald Rishberg
FDR
NRA
Chicago Tribune
Gerald L. K. Smith
Smith
Mackinac Island
Poland
Alf Heiberg
San Francisco
United Nations
Molotov
Australia
Evatt
Arkansas
USA
Vandenberg Emerges as Influential GOP Figure on Foreign Policy
The speaker credits Vandenberg with proven leadership and warns isolationists. He is described as the era’s most influential Republican on foreign policy, capable of acting as his own Secretary of State. Domestic policy, by contrast, is portrayed as less assured.
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Vandenberg
Republican Party
Esmay
Michigan
General Motors
Arthur
Political platters and promises in Philadelphia conventions
James Marlow surveys the 1948 campaign frame as Democrats and Republicans draft platform pledges in Philadelphia. He notes concerns about Senator Arthur Vandenberg’s age and health, his foreign policy independence, and the likelihood that many promises from 1944 platforms were not kept.
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Hawaii
Alaska
Protection From Rickets Vitamin D injections for infants debated
Discusses rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency and the use of injections to prevent it in babies. Covers dosing, timing, and regional sun exposure, noting 12 500 units as a standard winter and summer regimen and suggesting annual repeats if studies are confirmed. Addressing an enlarged liver question, it explains outcome depends on cause and cautions medical evaluation.
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J. S
Final settlement hearing in Ulys Arnold Tucker estate
Grace Cynthia Tucker as administratrix filed a final settlement in the Morgan County Probate Court for the estate of Ulys Arnold Tucker deceased. The hearing is set for July 2, 1948, with notice given June 9, 1948. Judge T. C. Almon presides. Dates of publication: June 10, 17 and 24, 1948.
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State OF Alabama
Morgan County
Ulys Arnold Tucker
Grace Cynthia Tucker
T. C. Almon
Order of Publication in Dale v Dale in Morgan County
In Equity, Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama, Lillie Dale sues Wilbur Dale. Defendant is non resident with unknown address. publication required in Decatur Daily for four weeks urging plead, answer, or demur by June 28 1948 or bill may be confessed. May 27 1948. Bryan McAfee, Register.
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Lillie Dale
Wilbur Dale
Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Register
Wilbur F. Dale
Decatur Daily
When Governors Call Out Troops to Quiet Mobs
Westbrook Pegler argues governors use National Guard to curb C IO led mobs and contrasts Northern union violence with Southern lynching. He says directed mobs exploit weak police, warn of martial law dangers, and urge swift lethal force to stop riots before escalation.
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New York
Iowa
Minnesota
National Guard
C. L
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
A. F. of L
Pacific Coast
Union
North
Far West
Truman
Rhode Island
Providence
State House
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Sheffield Hotel
Ity
Muscle Shoals
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Luther Patrick
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TVA
J. C. Peffley
Penney Company
Mr. Penney
Penney
Wisconsin
Smolm
James Marlow
Philadelphia
Frank McKay
World Organization
Palestine
Herman N. Bundesen
MLD
Bryan
McAfee, Register
Phene
Pegler
Westbrock Pegler
Western Union
T. R. Harrison
West Moulton St
Hobart
Stice
J. R. Daniels
Insurance and Financing
Walnut
Auto Electric Supply CO
Bank Street
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