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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

4

Senator Taylor Arrest Highlighted in Birmingham Clash

The Birmingham arrest event sparked by Senator Glenn H. Taylor occurred as he defied segregation police rules at a public meeting. Sheriff officers intervened after a tense confrontation at the white entrance, leading to his removal and detainment in the City Jail.

Senator Taylor Washington Birmingham South Taylor Idaho Gene Wortsman The Birmingham Post Hime Floyd Eddins Southern Negro Youth Congress Seventh-ave 16Th St. N Eddins Ae ‘Taylor Edine Casey

Supreme Court ruling on segregated realty contracts causes debate

The article questions the high court decision on contracts preserving segregation in realty holdings. It notes the court found contracts not invalid yet non enforceable in court and ponders how an informal understanding can be valid if not enforceable. It asks what would happen if someone sought to abrogate such agreements.

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Taft advised to cast image as liberal in race

Senator Taft seeks a new political image after consulting Dr. Claude E. Robinson of Princeton who urges presenting Taft as liberal and focused on the public good. The plan aims to shift perception, counter fears of GOP reaction, and highlight practical goals while awaiting primary results.

Washington Robert ‘Taft Taft Claude E. Robinson Princeton N. J Opinion Research Corporation Dr. Robinson Truman Robinson Gallup George Gallup Dewey Vermont Aiken Food and Dutg Administration Federal Trade Commission Senate Agriculture Committee House AIR Force Robert Taft Ohio Senate Kenneth Wherry Styles Bridges New Hampshire Bridges Kerry Nebraska Wherry U.S. Air Force Russia

Trade act renewal hinges on Republican Congress

In a three part series, James Marlow explains how the reciprocal trade agreements act shaped American and world prosperity. The piece outlines tariff history from Hawley Smoot to the present and notes June 12 deadline for renewal as Republicans weigh continued tariff cuts and long probes.

Congress James Marlow Washington France Republcan Party Truman

Far-Flung Oil Lobby Shows Ties Between Government Roles

The article argues the oil lobby seeks Arabian and Tidewater oil, naming key figures who moved between government posts and oil interests. It lists Adm. Carter and others who served in petroleum roles, later linked to American Arabian Oil and Standard Oil of California.

Tidelands Oil Standard Oil of California Texas Oil Company Guaranty Trust Company Arab-American Oil Combine Palestine Adm Andrew F. Carter Army-Navy Petroleum Board Americanfon Combine Iram J. Carter James Duce The Petroleum Administration For War C. F. Snodgrass Duce International Corp Comdr Ralph Fowler Navy American-Arabian Oil Co E. P. Kavanaugh Army-Navy Oil Board Combine Washington Franz von Schilling State Department Cairo Caloine J. Howard Marshal

Roerich and Horch saga fuels New Deal mystic lore

Nicholas Roerich, the alleged world spiritualist painter, and Louis L. Horch, a New York broker, attracted elite patronage in the 1920s. Roerich’s circle spread tales of miracles and occult messages while Horch funded expeditions, aiming to elevate Roerich to “ruler” of Siberia and to secure credentials for a dust bowl era mission.

Nicholas Roerich Louis L. Horch United States Horch Roerich International Exchange Nettie Henry ‘Wallace St. New York Roerichs Ms Horch Madam Roerich Alsqg Modra Asia Dust Bowl Oklahoma Roérich Christ India

Treasure Top Sweepstakes Promises $25 000 Prize

A Pepsi-Cola promotion touts a grand $25 000 cash prize in its Treasure Top Sweepstakes with 51 monthly family prizes and a total of $203 725 in cash awards across state and national levels.

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