Alabama's Sparks era finances praised in state report
Governor Chauncey Sparks leaves Alabama in strong financial shape with a $72.9 million cash and securities balance, a plan for a broad building program, and a 1944-45 receipts to disbursements showing $93.25 million in receipts and $78.05 million in spending. Welfare and education expand funding while debt remains low.
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Chauncey Sparks
State Capitol
New
Alabama
Sparks
Port of
Mobile
As Brave as a Judge in a Baby Show
A playful, lighthearted note compares courage to a judge at a baby show. The line uses vivid similes to contrast stern fairness with a playful pageant setting.
Fire risks rise as hotels lag on new equipment
The piece argues deadly hotel fires stem from outdated equipment, noting a six year inability to replace gear. It cautions more fires may occur until newer materials and safer gear become available, blaming neither owners nor operators but economic constraints.
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East
Hoff man suspends New York local 661 charter amid Pross family unions power
Sal Hoff man announces from Philadelphia that New York local 661 is suspended as Ben Pross and relatives dominate several unions. The case traces Pross leadership from wine liquor distillery workers to window dressers and drug trade locals, with payouts, records, and a pistol permit at issue. The AF of L vows to review the situation at its July meeting while urging members to seek transparency.
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New York
Sal. Hoffman
Hoffman
Pross
Hoffman Doe
American Federation of Labor
United Window Trimmers
International
Focal
Ben Pross
Philadelphia
Ed Flynn
New Deal
Herbert Pross
Herman and
Hyman
Ben- Pross
Brooklyn
National Organization of the Wine, Liquor and Distiery Workers
Chicago
George Oneto
Oneto
Combines
AF of L
Minnesota
Estate of General 8B. Eaves Deceased Probate Notice
Letters testamentary on the last will were granted June 7 1946 by Judge T C Abmon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Christina B Eaves. June 13 0 27.
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Eaves
Probate Court
T. C. Abmon
Morgan County
Christina B. Eaves
CIO-PAC weakened in primaries and Democratic line in doubt
Washington dispatch notes CIO-PAC suffered losses in primaries, with few direct CIO issues prevailing. Truman faced internal CIO entanglements and inflationary lobbying, while unions show internal rifts and reform talk. Analysts question Truman’s ability to run on a CIO platform in two years amid broader labor unrest.
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Washington
Cio-Pac
Congress
CIO
Union Orognization
Alabama
California
Nebraska
Pat Cannon
Miami
Pepper
Birmingham
Luther Patrick
Folger
North Carolina
Democratic Party
White House
Truman
Sidney
Hillman
Chicago
Russia
John L. Lewis
AFL
Railroad Brotherhood
Steel and Auto Workers
Undulant Fever Prevention and Diagnosis
An examination of undulant fever facts explains prevention through pasteurization of all dairy products. It covers symptoms, varied fever patterns, diagnosis by blood culture or skin test, treatment by rest and fluids, and the need to avoid man to man spread by targeting animal sources.
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United States
Charles G. Baker
Lexington
Kentucky
Spencer Athletics win amateur title over American Legion 8 to 5
The Spencer Athletics club defeated the American Legion team 8 to 5 to claim the Twin Cities amateur championship. Ezell and Thompson, Bloodworth and Jervis starred as battery pairs in the clinching victory.
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Spencer Athletics
Twin Cities
American Legion
Ezell
Thompson
Bloodworth
Jervis
Supreme Court
Morgan County
Murphree Brothers
James
Claude
Sheffield
Hartselle
George Wallace
Decatur
William Conner
Florence
Morgan County Rescue Mrs W A Helms
Mr and Mrs Owen Edwards and children were Sunday guests of Mrs Claudie Edwards Marion Campbell visited his parents over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Logan Broadway and daughter visited their mother Ella Pettit. Emma Kate White is in Huntsville with sister Burk Myrick.
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Owen Edwards
Claudie Edwards
Marion Campbell
John Campbell
Logan Broadway
Ella Pettit
Emma Kate White
Huntsville
Burk Myrick
Unions Split On Political Path After Coal Settlement
The writer argues against a powerful state funded by unions or churches, warning such a system mirrors Russia. Some unionists push a third party or union socialist path, others favor milder inflation and cost control. The coal strike and settlement hurt Mr. Lewis, and the democratic future hinges on November elections.
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Dubinsky
CIO
England
AFL
Gompers
Lewis
Winchell notes. mixed gossip from Broadway to Washington
Walter Winchell highlights include Germany trial talk involving Col J Durant and wife, Tito Schipa booked for La Scala Detroit season, rumors on Joe Louis and ex-wife, racehorse Rustom Sirdar rumors, New York police tension after Central Park murder, and a roll of cross current politics and public figures with warnings about OPA and CPI themes.
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New York
Washington Express
Germany
J. Durant Noa
Tito Schipa
la Scala
Detroit
Paris
Joe Louis
Marva
Washington
Rustom Sirdar
Aga Khan
Central Park
Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble
An old health advisory warns that persistent backache and leg pains may indicate deteriorating kidney function. It notes kidneys remove waste from blood, and urges using Doan's Pills for relief to help flush the kidneys, citing widespread historic use and benefit.
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Nature
Doan
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