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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1948
Page
4
Alabama voters back a plan to stop Truman via electoral vote changes as factions plot bolter strategies. The piece cites Luther Skinner’s anti Truman stance, TVA power struggles, and Governor Folsom’s campaign dynamics in a wide state political mosaic.
Washington report notes generals and admirals continue using military personnel after retirement. It cites Admiral King and Gen Pershing as examples, with Pershing earning about 26 000 a year plus lifeArmy pay. It adds Eisenhower's three staff at Columbia and his life pension, while Republicans question his status and view him as a Democrat.
Undersecretary of Commerce William C Foster halted talks with Dave Austin Adm Ben Morreel and other steel executives when a colored messenger delivered a note from Foster’s wife explaining she had lost her liquor closet key. Foster read the message twice then actioned a duplicate key before resuming the discussion with steel magnates.
Republican Bud Gearhart faces GOP complaints from Democrats over secret hearings on reciprocal trade treaties. He also offends a group of women labeled as sewing circle sisters by suggesting they wanted State Department statements. The exchange reveals tensions around trade policy and gendered targets.
Fragmentary OCR note links events affecting New Johnsonville with civic concern. The text hints at intent to act or lend support but lacks concrete details or confirmation of actions.
Coughs signal underlying illness not just smoking. Brassy coughs point to aorta swelling while dry coughs may reveal lung cancer. Persistent coughing warrants thorough examination to identify and treat the true cause beyond smoking.
Congressional debate pits women’s groups led by Dr Bessie Randolph and Miss Rose Schneiderman against closed doors on trade talks and the atomic commission. Senator Gearhart defends secrecy as White House pressures for rapid action before May 15 and June 12 deadlines.
Debates intensify over reappointment of Atomic Energy Commission scientists as personalities and policy clash. The discussion centers on leadership, scientific integrity, and future direction within the agency amid ongoing public scrutiny.
Athens high sets the junior senior banquet for Thursday May 13 marking commencement week. Class day is Tuesday May 18 with the commencement sermon by Reverend Lee Hart on May 23 at First Methodist Church. Diplomas will be presented to 61 graduates Friday evening May 28 in the high school auditorium.
Senators clash over terms as Bush, Oppenheimer, Lilienthal and others defend the commission. Brien McMahon presses for nonpolitical expediency, while scientists urge prompt confirmation for the five members and Lilienthal for a full five-year term if possible.
Reports from New Delhi claim Rear Admiral the Earl Mountbatten will seek the Washington embassy post after retirement as governor-general of India. A close source suggests he could persuade King George VI to appoint him. Speculation ties him to Moscow ambassadorship or a return to the royal navy in further postings.
Sneak previews for autumn reveal a shift from ultra long silhouettes to straight slim skirts with minimal hip padding and altered shoulder lines. Skirt fullness will be modest and mostly at the back, signaling a restrained but modernized silhouette.
London reports the labor party plans a 1950 election platform calling for state ownership of more private enterprises. Divisions exist within left and right wings on how far to go, but all factions agree on continuing nationalization. Possible targets include banks life insurance shipping shipbuilding aircraft and auto manufacture.
The House is expected to approve the unAmerican Activities Committee bill by a large majority as candidates race to denounce the Reds during an election year. House Republican Leader Halleck cites fatigue over communists stabbing the nation in the back.
The senate approved a two year term for Nellie Tayloe Ross as Mint Director after debate over longer atomic energy commission terms. The U. S. holds the world’s largest gold pile and the largest atomic bomb collection.
Washington Air Force officials praise the B 49 design and expect Northrop Aircraft to receive production orders for the 80 ton flying wing bomber powered by eight jets. The unusual warplane reflects postwar strategic bomber development and potential long range capabilities.
McMahon says big men won’t serve if subjected to personal attacks during confirmation. Senator Johnson of Colorado backs a two year compromise. He warns that a fight over the Truman proposal could damage the commission running a major national program. He urges avoiding an open battle that could be exploited by opponents.
Turbo jet engines may fly nonstop from Muroc California to Andrews Air Base in this city. At about 500 miles per hour a speed record for the course appears virtually certain. The Navy will soon disclose three planes each with a differential powerplant jet turbo prop and conventional piston engine.
A forthcoming meeting of foreign ministers from the United States Britain and France may be arranged within a month after current talks on Western Germany. Debates would likely cover Russia relations armed aid for Western Europe recovery in Europe and possible revision of Italian peace terms. Britain’s Bevin favors delaying until groundwork on several issues is completed.
Washington sources say the administration seeks a 10 year national health program with federal aid for services and no insurance feature. Oscar Ewing, federal security administrator, prepares to recommend the plan.
The calendar lists delegate selections by state and party for upcoming conventions. Hawaii Republicans name four delegates at large to complete a 56 man delegation. Wyoming names nine Republican and six Democratic delegates. Arkansas Republicans form a 14 man delegation. Virginia totals 16 Republican and 20 Democratic delegates with advisory votes and limited candidates including Stassen. North Dakota Democrats name eight delegates. Mississippi hosts a Lily White Republican slate with eight delegates. Lone Democrats hold a 0 vote delegation. Utah Democrats name 12 delegates. Washington and Vermont Republicans pick 19 and 9 delegates respectively.
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