Childersburg newsprint mill marks southern initiative
The piece highlights a new newsprint mill under construction at Childersburg Alabama as an example of southern courage and capital investment aiding regional growth The article notes industry moving south and credits local efforts to build up the market for future crops and prosperity. It also reports William O Dobbins Jr leaving the Alabama State Planning Board on June 1 to join the Alabama Medical Association as public relations director with aims to advance Alabama's medical needs and service to all residents.
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Childersarg
Ala
Suthern
Childersburg
William O. Dobbins Jr
Alabama State Planning Board
Alabama Medical Association
Hhe
Alabama
Alabama voters weigh anti Truman pledge for convention delegates
The Daily argues Alabamians will choose delegates to resist Truman and oppose anti Southern planks at Philadelphia. It says the electorate may rally enough pledges to secure Truman’s nomination while electors may be chosen to push a Dixie fight in the electoral college. The piece urges Alabama to back Southern interests and threaten party leaders if anti Southern policy persists.
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Alabama
Philaelphia
Truman
National Party
Associatedress
South
Tral- College
Congress
Dixie
Voters urged to participate in Alabama primary
The Daily urges Alabama qualified voters to cast ballots in the May primary. It notes strong turnout anticipated in Morgan County and urges citizens to motivate others to vote. The piece emphasizes civic responsibility and the momentum of the get out the vote effort.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Yasin Raine
Sevran
Morgan
TVA Area Voices Need For Experienced Senator In Washington
In Alabama's TVA region residents warn against political interference and urge backing a proven U.S. Senator. They argue John Sparkman’s experience and vision are essential to keep TVA free from meddling and to protect federal support benefiting five million Valley residents.
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Orl
TVA
Alabama
United States
Washington
John Sparkman
Eisenhower on Segregation in the Army Opinion
In testimony before the Senate Armed Forces Committee Eisenhower cites race prejudice and argues against full amalgamation. He says mixing in a single unit risks relegating Black soldiers to minor roles and contends separate units allow them a chance to advance.
Senator Thomas Gambled on Markets During Senate Speeches
Washington reports two years after a column first exposed Oklahoma Senator Elmer Thomas betting on cotton silver and other commodities while delivering pro market speeches. A senate subcommittee has produced no action as details of Thomas’s dealings with Mickey Rosner and family accounts surface, highlighting alleged pressure on brokers to extend margins.
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Washington
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate
Thomas
Thas
Ferguson
Michigan
Howard Hughes
Senator Brewster
Maine
Brewster
Rosner
Mickey Rosner and 1936 Scandals in Public Life
The fragmented text recalls Mickey Rosner facing scrutiny over involvement with the Lindbergh case and alleged manipulations in 1936. It mentions a police chief post in Long Beach New York after a scandal and Rosner’s later ties to a wool manufacturers group pushing labeling laws. It also hints at political figures like Wayne Morse and Senator Curley in stock and commodity regulation debates.
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Mickey Rosner
Lindbergh Family
Ownéy Madden
Long Beach
N. Y
Rosner
Assciacor
Sto
Espita Rosner
Ecord
Thomase
Ral “Moore
British plan to pressure US over Palestine aid, Kilgore warns
Senator Harley Kilgore reports to President Truman a rumored British scheme to press for more Marshall Plan aid in exchange for influence over Abdullah. Kilgore criticizes Britain for arming King Abdul lah's forces and warns of high pressure tactics, which Truman rejects.
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Uncle Sam
Palestine
Truman
Harley Kilgore
West Virginia
Kilgore
King Abdullah
Britain
U. S
Abdullah
War Prisoners for Peace Movement Spreads to U S
Former European and Asian POWs organize an international peace drive after years in German and Japanese camps. They seek to avert future wars and promote disarmament and dialogue.
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WAR Prisoners For Peace
Europe
United States
Legislative agenda to finish before June 21 congress session
The Nation reports when Republicans meet in Philadelphia on June 21 to nominate a presidential candidate and Democrats pick theirs in July. It outlines major unfinished items before the gait start including draft or training laws military, housing, alcohol tax repeal, reciprocal trade agreements, displaced persons, civil rights anti lynching, offshore oil lands, and atomic energy commission terms. The piece notes the 96 Senate seats and 435 House seats up for election and predicts lengthy debates and partisan clashes.
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Philadelphia
Senate
Dones
Congress
Europe
Ave
UECDA
House
Dea
Atomic Energy Commission
Movement led by ex POW artist in US seeks peace push
Spearheading a US drive Jean Henri Michel a French artist and seven year Nazi POW plans an international magazine. The Groupe Resurrection operates in France Switzerland Britain and Canada with Michel installing a Washington HQ selling paintings and a peace statue as a potential radio motor mount.
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USA
Jean Henri Michel
France
Switzerland
Britain
Canada
Groupe Resurrection
Michel
Washington
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Irritable bowel and its frail patients explained
Medical guidance notes that irritable bowel is usually due to emotional stress rather than organic disease. It stresses reassurance, avoiding worry, and simple dietary and medical steps. Bulky or highly seasoned foods are discouraged, and excessive fluids are cautioned. laxatives and enemas may worsen symptoms.
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Rncan
Sweden
Coast Guard
Causes of dizziness when lying on the left side
Dizziness on changing position has many possible causes. Constipation and elevated blood pressure are common factors. A thorough medical exam is advised to check blood pressure and urine and to determine any heart or kidney issues.
Lilienthal Urges Senate to Approve Full Commission Plan
David E Lilienthal urges the Senate to approve a plan for all commissioners with a five year term. He faces Republican opposition over a two year limit and the possibility of a future President selecting his own appointees.
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David E. Lilienthal
Truman
Senate
Public Notice for Regional Coliseum Bid in Montgomery
A legal notice announces bid receipt by Sherlock Smith and Adams for construction of a Regional Coliseum in Decatur Alabama. Bids due by May 14 1948 with 5 percent bid bond or 10 percent bidder bond, licensed general contractors only, plan deposits 15 dollars, documents available in Montgomery offices and plan services in Birmingham and Atlanta. Owner may reject bids or waive informalities.
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Sherlock, Smith, and
Adams,Inc
Washington Avenue
Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural Center Board
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Dexter, Avenue
Decatur
The
Sherlock, Smith and ‘Adams, ‘Inc
Architects and Engineers
Washington “ Avenue
As Pegler Sees It On Riots and Police Powers
Westhook Pegler argues the New York stock exchange riot shows organized insurrection against government authority. He attacks Civil Liberties Union for defending the rioters and defends police use of force as necessary for public order, praising past police actions and criticizing labor and New Deal allies.
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New York Stock Exchange
Civil Liberties Union
Louis Bender
Bender
The
United States
Department of Justice
D. of J
Stock Exchange
New York
Attorney General’s Office
Whitt House
Roosevelt
FBI
New York Police Department
Department of Labor
Labor Relations’ Board
Coyote
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Orew Pearson
Senate Committee
Mickey
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F. _W. Dodge Corp. Plan Service
Birmingham
Atlanta, Ga
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Westbhook
Wall Street
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Privileld
Chicago
Little Stees
Mooney
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Westbrook
Lee Campbell
Wilson Lake
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Wilson Dam Highway
Alabama Shores
H. J. Teague
R. H. Atkins
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