Tax hikes and odd notices dot a quirky page
A collage of headlines and vignettes from the South features discussions of tax hikes daylighted by readers. Items include Georgia Tech Army meeting plans in Atlanta 1952, Governor Folsom defending home rights, Red Cross fund ties with a farmer and bride search, Gary Cooper and Mickey Rooney casting, a Clanton license exam joke, a Whit ten robbery report, Ohio bonds tied to North Carolina, and a Dothan vote on a 25 cent utility tax.
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League of Ohio
State Conservation Department of Ohio
Carolina
Frack J. Lausche
Ohio
North Carolin
Painful funding clash in Alabama lawmaker speech
Rep Pugh Haynes of Lowndes County voices disgust at unprecedented money demands from state agencies as he campaigns across the area. He declares no more.
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Pugh Haynes
Lowndes Ecouni
Alabama
Exoe Et
Red Cross Campaign Nears Halfway Point
The winged appeal for funds continues as the Decatur drive nears its halfway mark. Many reports are still outstanding from Decatur and the county, but Morgan's strong plea gives confidence the effort will reach its goal.
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Red Cross
Decatur
Morgan
Quickies in The Daily Sell Basements Flood Problems
The front page feature praises a basement apartment found in The Daily want ads and notes frequent basement floods after continuous rains. Relief hinges on additional property assessments to fund flood repairs, otherwise residents may face worsening water intrusion and costly damage.
Washington speakers urge businessmen to keep in touch with capital
At a local state chamber compilation lawmakers urged business leaders to write to Washington. They urged direct contact with representatives and senators on topics from Taft Hartley to social security and education funding, emphasizing the impact on families and future generations.
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U. S
Washington
TVA
Boo ‘Ka Ip
House
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Senate
Washington Merry-Go-Round Promises Then Phone Calls
The piece humorously recalls promises to wife and farm rest as the author turns off the phone to spend time at home. A late call from the United Press about President Truman's remarks at a ROA dinner prompts a humorous resistant comment.
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Washington
California
Mrs. P
Harry Truman
United Press
President Truman
Reserve Officers’ Association
s.O.b
Lemon and words twist in Truman letters
The writer recalls a professor's adage about turning lemons into lemonade and questions initials "S O B" in reference to President Truman. He suggests a new interpretation "Servants Of Brotherhood" and reflects on how meanings depend on education and usage.
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Edwin Tomlinson
Truman
Engusa
Ingland
Australia
Mr.Truman
Servants of Brotherhood
Harry Truman
Missouri
Servants of Brotherhood and the Hollywood Communist Threat
Pegler denounces communists and their allies in New York Washington and Hollywood arguing they undermine democracy. He condemns Truman Dewey and CIO leaders for aiding communists and asserts Hollywood’s pervasive influence and fear of war drive anti communist action nationwide.
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Communist Party
Russia
New York
Washington
Hollywood
Vacidi Ly
Dies
Thomas
Roosevelt
NG Ewes
Truman
Thomas B. Dewey
Henry Wallace
Allace
CIO
Philip
Murray
Fic
unAmerican
Moving Picture
United States
C Committee
Moving Picture Industry
United Stat
Eas
Theington
Don’t Nag Your Way to Harmony in Work and Home
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON argues that nagging erodes respect and damages relationships at work and in families. She warns persistent nagging fosters counterproductive effort, undermines loyalty, and undermines harmony between employers and workers and between spouses.
telephone rings tarnish newsroom resolve
A tough, thick skinned reporter recounts late calls from the Associated Press and the constant telephone ring that followed an election night. He blames his partner for supporting the winner and disrupting their plans, noting personal consequences and strained relations.
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Associated Press
White House
NC State Basketball Racks Up 29 Wins in 1947-48 Run
During the 1947 48 season NC State posted 29 victories in 32 games compiling 2408 points for an average of 75.2 per game.
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North Carolina State
Deductions rules for 1948 income tax forms explained
Washington explains how deductions affect 1948 tax returns with forms 1040A 1040 and 1040 long. Key changes include standard 10 percent deductions up to 1000 for single filers and joint returns with income above 5000, plus different rules for married couples and itemizing thresholds.
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Washington
Ltth
Congress
Adams
Jones
Pope Pius XII birthday noted amid war years
Pope Pius XII, in his 73rd year and tenth as pope, marked his birthday by working from dawn in Vatican City. The article recalls his wartime actions aiding victims, defending small nations, and promoting peace with a four-point program while facing Nazi pressure and Allied scrutiny.
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New York
Pope Pius XII
Vatican City
St. Peter
Pius
Axis
Italy
Vatican
Irfto
Rome
America
Cardinal Pacelli
Presidential primary officer appointments in Morgan county
Final arrangements for the March 11 presidential preferential primary were made today by the Democratic Executive Committee. Sheriff Poole Judge Troup and Clerk Draper named the election officers for Morgan county.
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Morgan County
Democratic Executive Committee
Poole
Troup
Draper
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Georgis Tech
Army
Atlanta
the Daily
Folsom
South Carolina
The
Red Cross Fund
Gary Cooper
Mickey Rooney
Clanton Union-Banner
Alto Whitten
Webb Farmer
Cameron
Dothan
Whitten
Reather
MR. Truman
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Yugoslavia
Living Today
Arlie B. Davidson
Davidson
James Marlow
Bob Considine
International News
Castel Gandolfo
Callahan & Harris
Sion
Decatur High School
W. H. Carter
Jess Crane
Harah Carter
Curtman Sunny
Hubert Aycock
Athens
Mahion
Song
Colleen
Moore
Bruce Spencer
Solon Gray
Atnoeven
Huntsville
David J. White
Guilford College, N.C
J. Ey Blair
West Albany
Distinctive Services
Grakia
Auto Electric Supply Co
Bank St
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