Subscriptions and Civic Omnibus Notes in a Local Press
A collage of notices and opinion snippets covers subscription rates by mail and carrier, local bond concerns, political commentary, street safety measures like luminous bicycle tape, and reflections on municipal finance and public service in Morgan county and nearby cities. It references Harold Stassen, Hal Boyle, U S savings bonds, and the Decatur and Jackson Daily News contexts.
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Morgan County
Alabama
U. S
Alabama Iis
Jackson Daily News
Decatur
Limestone County Bridge Project Backed by Editor Walker
Local coverage notes Editor Harry Walker’s friendship with Governor Ames Folsom enabling a bridge build in Limestone County. The piece recounts past editorials advising on a repair for a dog leg in U.S. Route between Falkville and a nearby town, and states the editorial board takes responsibility for supporting the project.
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Harry Walker
Limestone County
Walker
Ames E. Folsom
Limestone
We Is
Falkville
Kim
Does Your Vote Count in Morgan County and Montgomery
The Tallassee Tribune argues every ballot matters citing close Montgomery and Morgan County races. It notes two votes decided a county commissioner race and discusses how small shifts could have changed outcomes and urges citizens to vote.
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Tallassee Tribune
Montgomery
Morgan County
the Tribune
Montgomery County
Anany
Grimes
Jones
Harold Stassen's Bold Run Spurs GOP Debate, Then Fades
Harold Stassen challenged for the presidency, forcing scrutiny of rivals and lifting public discussion about the Republican nomination. His campaign, once rich in funds, now reportedly runs $100,000 in the red as big donors shift toward perceived winners after the Oregon debate.
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Harold Stassen
Drew Pearson
GOP
Washington
Republican Party
Stassen
Oregon
Hughes Letter to Brewster Highlights War Contract Scandal
Westbrook New York June 17 Howard Hughes offered senator Ralph Brewster $300 weekly to act. He financed social exploits for Elliott Roosevelt and procurement agents, buying favors and hospitality, while investigations exposed perjury and improper payments. The Senate panel found officers violated general orders on gratuities and failed to disclose offers promptly.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Hughes
Elliott Roosevelt
Hollywood
Johnny Meyer
Faye Emerson
Carl Bycir and Associates
Washington
Brewster
United States
Pan-American
John Hartford Loan
Armye
H. H. Arnold
Elliott
General Arnold
Senate
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Bennett E. Meyers
United States Court
Army
Buck
Meyers
Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
General Accounting Office
Stassen and Dewey Debate Shapes Presidential Race
The Dewey de bate against Stassen is seen as a turning point in the 1950 presidential race. Stassen his youth liberal past and press savvy press conferences against Dewey while party bosses and business leaders influence loyalties. Stassen’s shift toward conservatism and praised tax stance draw both criticism and support.
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Dewey
United States
Stassen
Ed Pauley
Pauley
Minnesota
Paul Lockwood
Stassen’s immigrant roots and rise to national stage
The profile traces Harold Stassen from immigrant grandparents and varied early jobs to a Minnesota lawyer career. It notes his UN work and clashes with Vandenberg, his potential White House bid, and the likelihood he would be favored as a vice presidential pick by party bosses rather than secure the nomination.
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Stassen
Wendell Willkie
Germany
Norway
Czechoslovakia
Milwaukee Railroad
Minnesota
Bition
White House
a_marf
Stalin
Molotov
Attlee
No, Not the Noise The Real Convention Work Wins
A Nation column recalls the 1944 Chicago Republican convention where Bricker courted delegates with rallies and pictures while Dewey kept a low profile. The piece argues that real influence comes from political managers and delegate deals, not crowd noise. The final nomination still favored Dewey despite Bricker’s efforts.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Dewey
Ohio
Bricker
Stevens Hotel
Dewey Wakers
Inviting Sleep With Sedatives
The article discusses rising sedative use for insomnia, noting sleep should come naturally and that environmental factors often cause sleeplessness. It explains enteric coating reduces dosage and hangovers, outlines which patients benefit, and advises physician study to tailor treatment.
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King
New Publicity Man Appointed for State Liquor Board
Melvin E. Johnson Jr., 26, of Montgomery, a former B 29 pilot and high school teacher, is named the state liquor board's publicity man. The appointment comes with personnel department approval and uses the merit system eligible roster.
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Montgomery
Ala
Melvin E. Johnson, Jr
State Liquor Board
Johnson
Frank Bunkley
Tobacco Devotion Among Native Americans Cited
The article notes that tobacco held sacred value among American Indian communities with burning rituals connected to spiritual practices and reverence for the Great Spirit, reflecting cultural importance and ritual use.
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R. Shelton
Associated Press
Der
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Comunism
Russia
Ler Bridge
Harry Frahn
Sheffield
Nessee Valley
Emi
Hal Boyle
Albert Carmichael
Gessner McCorvey
Carmichael
McCorvey
L. R. Grimes
Tom Jones
Mr. Jones
Arte
Pegler
Wes
Westbrook, Pegler
Ather
Joe Martin
Vatican
Baptist
Dewey's
Tobago
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Features Syndicate, Inc
NEW Press Agent
Decatur Typewriter Co
First Ave
Moulton St
Bank St
Vaca
Pier E
North Alabama
Jones Coal Co
R. J. Poteete
4Th Ave
A. L
Pete”. Henderson
DODGE
Knox McRae
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