Need For Public Management Of River Valleys
A columnist argues for nationwide public management of rivers led by federal or federal state partnerships. Citing Texas flood disasters and drought, it praises the Tennessee Valley Authority as a model and urges a national system linking river valleys for flood and drought control. Governor Daniel seeks federal disaster relief as Texas faces widespread floods.
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United States
Tennessee River
Great Southwest
Southwest
Alabama
Daytona Beach Evening News
Texas
Colorado
Red
Rio Grande
Sabine
Brazos
Guadalupe
Trinity
Mississippi
Price Daniel
Eisenhower
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee
North Carolina
Kentucky
Associated Press
Knoxville
TVA
Chattanooga
Daniel
Joe McCarthy Calls In On Israel Controversy
In a 1960s echo, Drew Pearson recalls a phone call from Joe McCarthy days before his death. McCarthy said he placed Pearson’s column in the Congressional Record and defended its accuracy. The piece notes past clashes over Israel Gaza withdrawal coverage.
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Joe
Israel
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
Senate
Joe McCarthy’s Lonely Decline Amid Fame
The narrative portrays Joe McCarthy as once famous and powerful, now isolated and forgotten. Once surrounded by press handouts and cameras, he now walks Congress halls alone, his fame faded and his sense of purpose diminished.
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Joe McCarthy
Joe
Congress
Joe and the Communist Label in Democratic Era Fiasco
The piece argues political manipulation behind accusing a Democratic administration of hidden Communists. It cites Father Walsh, Joe, attorney Bill Roberts, and figures like Bob Taft. It notes the absence of a real Communist in the State Department and mentions Val Lorwin’s indictment and partial absolution by Attorney General Brownell.
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Joe
Father Edmund Walsh
State Department
Bill Roberts
Father Walsh
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Bob Taft
Munist
Val Lorwin
Brownell
Embrace Tomorrow With Confidence and Hope
A meditation on facing the future with courage. The message urges letting go of dread and treating each day as an opportunity, suggesting tomorrow may bring light and strength despite current darkness. The tone is exhortatory and motivational.
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Davidson
Hiss Book Receives Measured Public Treatment
The author states the book In the Court of Public Opinion is examined with objectivity. He emphasizes Hiss’s entitlement to a fair public airing, noting no comparison with Whitaker Chambers or de Toledano.
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Alger Hiss
Goddard Denies Hiss New Trial Amid Bias Claims
Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard refused Alger Hiss a third trial on July 22, 1952, ruling no new evidence justified another review. The decision, issued as the Democratic Convention nominated Adlai Stevenson, upheld prior perjury counts and deemed Hiss’s claims of bias unfounded after two trials and a hung jury.
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Lasky
Earl Jowitt
Henry W. Goddard
Hiss
Goddard
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Chambers
Berry
Georgia
Movant
Yalta
Joe's Downfall and Death Reflections on a Senator’s Fall
A reflective account attributes Joe's decline to attacking Eisenhower and losing newspaper support. The piece recalls his whisky-fueled lows, hospital episodes, and harassment from critics. It notes he reverted to earlier moderate positions, sought peace with his Maker, and may have wished to die rather than endure headlines.
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Joe
White House
Ike
Dulles
Kleig
Annie Lee Mosses
Val Lorwins
John Services
John Carter Vincents
United States Senate
McCarthy
Washington
Israel
Joé
Falkville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and School Dinner
Falkville residents host relatives from Athens Winfield and Auburn visiting this week. Dr Bill Eden and Mrs Eden attend at J P Eden home. Mrs Lottie Hardwock, Mrs Gene Durand and Beth visit Mrs Bobby Sumerford. Mrs Bob Oakes returns home from Hartselle Hospital while Mrs James Lewis Gray rests at Cullman Hospital. George Wendell Sims AP1 spends weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs G D Sims. Falkville Faculty held year end dinner in Home Economics room with center piece and chicken dinner served by the Home Economics girls led by Mrs Sherrod. James Prater gives invocation and Lera Teague leads citizenship discussion.
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J. R. Edmondson
Athens
C. C. Edmondson
Winfield
J. B. Elliott
Bill Eden
Auburn
J. P. Eden
James Lewis Gray
Cullman Hosital
George Wendell Sims
A.P.1
G. D. Sims
Falkville
Odds and Ends From A Witty Column About Dishes and Dates
A collage of trivia notes ranges from average starting salaries for 1957 graduates to iodine goiter, vineyard regions, and Bible mentions of vinegar. It cites Fresno ministers proposing a funeral fee, Picasso’s miracle quip, and odd facts about weddings in Ceylon and color effects on driving safety.
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New York
Hippocrates
Fresno
Calif
Fisherman Magazine
France
Picasso
Rubens
Ceylon
Teen launches 21 day religious fast in Tennessee
Evelyn Jenkins, 16, started a three week fast for the glory of God in Chattanooga. She joined the Voice of Faith Temple last fall and plans to decide after the 21 days whether to continue, described as delicate by her minister Rev. R. C. Cook.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Evelyn Jenkins
Voice of Faith Temple
R. C. Cook
Evelyn
School meeting closes with Payne announcements
The text notes work toward the subject chosen in the fall and ends with Mr. Payne making announcements about the school.
Wrecks Injure Four in Cullman County
Four people were injured in two separate Cullman County accidents over the weekend. Judith Bayne, 15, suffered head lacerations and knee abrasions when a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Early P. Hunter, 16, left the Gold Ridge Road area and wrecked, while Ottis Clark, 50, and J O Tankersley, 19, sustained bruises and possible rib fractures in a separate one truck crash west of town on U S Highway 278. Bailey, 33, received facial lacerations in the truck incident.
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Cullman
Judith Bayne
R. C. Bailey
Ottis Clark
J. O. Tankersley
Bailey
Marshall Durbin Poultry Co
Fred Nothdurst
Morgan County High prepares first annual senior show
HARTSELLE The Senior Class of Morgan County High School presents the first annual show on Thursday and Friday at 7 30 with a matinee Friday. Seventy nine seniors perform in music dance and comedy from Rock n Roll to Calypso. Proceeds benefit the senior Washington trip fund scheduled for May 22 26.
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Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Frankie and
Johnnie
Washington
Portable platform costs in Gulf tide lands estimated
A portable platform designed to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico tide lands carries a price tag of 3,250,000 dollars. The figure reflects a unit cost for offshore exploration equipment amid ongoing energy projects.
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Gulf of Mexico
Ike’s Political Plight Deluges Congress and Public Opinion
The piece notes both parties are split and Ike faces budget cuts as Republicans Knowland and Martin resist reductions. It portrays Eisenhower as failing to rally support, with Truman Stevenson and Johnson signaling division within the Democrats while conservatives press for bold action against civil rights and union limits.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Lyndon Johnson
Democrats’ Advisory Council
Stevenson
White House
Sen. Knowland
California
Senate
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
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Mae E. Hunter
Nashville
National Baptist Publishing Board
Sulgrave Club
Drew
Pearson
George E Sokolsky
Boyle
Arizona
Valentine State
Union
Ed Howe
Potato Hill
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