Metes and Meters Spread Across Alabama Towns
A survey shows parking meters gain support after a rough start in Columbus Ga Albany Ga and Panama City Fla as officials report revenue boosts and better turnover. Bus iness leaders recall initial resistance but now favor meters for parking access and traffic control.
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Decatur
Alabama
Dothan
Columbus
Albany
Panama City
Fla
Putin
Ralph I. King
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. King
Colum
Sam Yarbrough
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Marshall Bentley Burnett
John Rainey
Indian Service payroll and population figures cited
The NACCS reports 10 994 Bureau of Indian Affairs employees and a US Indian population of 333 969. It concludes one Indian Service employee per thirty Indians and suggests higher personal income tax in proportion.
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National Association of State Chambers of Commerce
Bureau of Indian Affairs
United States
Indian Service
Eisenhower Nomination Stance Echoes in Alabama
Alabama delegates urged staying in the convention at Philadelphia and, when the time comes, placing General Eisenhower in nomination. The appeal emphasized a landslide pledge regardless of other actions.
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Alabama
Philadelphia
General Eisenhower
Pearson's GOP Analysis Ranks Dewey and Warren Head of Ticket
Before the Republican convention Drew Pearson published columns diagnosing GOP candidates. He rated Governor Dewey as the ablest of the active candidates and Governor Warren of California as an inactive candidate, one notch higher in ability than Dewey. Both top the ticket in reverse order.
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Pearson
Drew Pearson
Dewey
Warren
California
Atomic energy overlooked at Taft convention
A columnist argues that Republicans missed the pivotal issue of the atomic age at the Taft convention. The piece warns of Berlin tensions with Russia and the peacetime draft signed by President Truman, stressing the threat of renewed war and the need for bold leadership.
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Senator Taft
Bob Taft
Taft
Berlin
Truman
Isolationists Bore From Within Debate at Convention
The passage describes intra party splits over America’s role in world affairs, with Bertie McCormick opposing Dewey and staying loyal to Taft while distancing from the isolationist wing. It notes Democratic leadership’s relatively more farsighted foreign policy stance and Republican convention focus on Roosevelt and the New Deal rather than progress on foreign issues.
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Bertie McCormick
Dewey
Illinois
Taft
Bertie
Chicago Tribune
United States
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Dangerous New Deal Silent Threat in GOP Orations
The piece argues that GOP speakers exaggerate dangers to push for repealing key New Deal reforms. It notes claims that opponents seek to discard the SEC, wage hour law, AAA, soil erosion measures, holding companies act, Social Security, rural electrification, and TVA while ignoring a candidate’s local support for many of these programs.
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Berlin
North Pole
GOP
Securities and Exchange Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
New York
Radiculitis versus coronary thrombosis in chest pain
The piece explains distinguishing radiculitis from coronary angina, noting similar chest pain patterns but different causes and treatments. It describes symptoms, triggers, and and methods to differentiate, including posture changes and movement responses, plus treatment notes. It also includes a Q and A about barber's itch with diagnosis and remedies.
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Features Syndicate, Inc
Presidential campaign outlook and party contrasts
The Nation discusses a rough presidential race with Dewey Warren versus Truman and an unnamed VP candidate. It notes governors lack federal experience, assigns blame for past congressional action to both parties, and highlights control of the House and Senate shaping campaign messaging.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Earl Warren
California
Truman
Dewey
Warren
Congress
Mr. Truman
White House
Taft
Ohio
Martin
Massachusetts
House
California Letter on New Dead and GOP Leadership
The writer argues Americans seek twofold security from war and inflation, urging Republican leaders to push public housing and strong schools. He critiques tax cuts for the rich, real estate influence, and New Deal critics at Philadelphia, warning reactionaries may hinder progress. Dewey and Warren are seen as potential saviors.
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California
America
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Dewey
Warren
Room and Board by Gene Ahern and a political letter
A brief cartoon style note from Gene Ahern comments on the upcoming election and a personal postscript from the author. The writer asks readers to excuse the political tone and mentions life magazine page 115 featuring Cinder the school kitten now with the author.
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P. S
Cinder
Witty Snippets and a Humorous Note from a School Clinic
A collage of jokes and quips appears from various sources reflecting social quirks and manners. A father’s blunt reply to a nurse about his son’s astigmatism ends with a punchline about walloping the boy to prompt correction.
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Charles
Charlie
Ten Dollars Reward For Apartment Not Large Enough
A terse classified line offers ten dollars reward for an apartment described as large enough to deter a wife from returning to her mother yet small enough to prevent the mother from moving in. The wording suggests a domestic dispute context.
Standoff Over National Policy Shapes Texas Viewpoints
The passage discusses how familiarity with President Truman and Congress differs by state. It notes Texas voters may know less about Dewey’s New York record and Warren’s California actions. Republicans appear to hold more ammunition to attack Truman than he can counterattack them.
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Mr. Truman
Republican Congress
Texas
Dewey
New York
Warren
California
Gaines Recognition Highlights New Tobacco Hogshead
Alabama Today and Tomorrow reprints a Decatur Daily article praising Enfield inventor Gaines for a collapsible tobacco hogshead. The metal banded design allows opening and collapsing for repeated use, replacing fragile wooden stays that break on reuse.
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Enfield Gaines
Alabama
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Daily
Gaines
Estate of T. Rollo Deceased Probate Notice
Letter testamentary on the last will granted June 14 1948 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within legally prescribed time or be barred. Wanda Rollo. June 15 22 29. Morgan County Probate Court Mor gan County.
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T. Rollo
Probate Court
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Estate of C G Morris deceased probate notice
Letters of Administration granted to Lenora Morris on June 21 1948 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. June 22 29 July 6 Morgan County probate court notice.
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T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Lenora Morris
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