Folsom deemed a "dead duck" in Alabama politics
The Selma Times Journal editorializes after Tuesday's election that Governor Folsom is politically finished in Alabama. It argues the vote shows about 50,000 loyal followers remain and that Hamm's support boosted his tally, signaling a broad repudiation of Folsom in the governor race.
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Selma Times Journal
Folsom
The
Times Journal
James E. Folsom
Big Jim
Phillip Hamm
Hamm
Press and Crime Coverage Embraces Public Safety Role
The Nashville Banner defends publishing crime news as essential for public awareness and law enforcement. It cites J Edgar Hoover and INS praise for the “10 most wanted” series and argues that public recognition helps capture criminals and curb major crime nationwide.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Nashville Banner
Banner
INS
Truman and Brewster meet for Carlton dinner showdown
President Truman hosted a hush hush dinner at the Carlton with Senator Brewster to map a clash over the Fair Deal. Brewster, Republican campaign chair, plans a speaking slate to counter Truman as the 1948 showdown builds toward November.
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Truman
Brewster
Maine
White House
Carlton Hotel
Trusman
Taft
Chicago
Wherry
Nebraska
Hickenloopers
Iowa
Morse
Oregon
Congressman Keefe
Wisconsin
Acheson Faces Indo China Dilemma and Soviet Risk
Acheson arrives in Paris with a report from Ed Dickinson warning that loss of Indo China could trigger a Soviet dominated Southeast Asia. Senate friction over China, French inefficiency, and factional splits in Indo China complicate US policy as Ho Chi Minh and Bao Dai figures collide.
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Achesor
The
Orient
Ed Dickinson
Paul Hoffman
State Department
Dickinson
Indo-China
Burma
Siam
India
Indonesia
Moscow
Red Army
Paris
U.S. Senate
China
Kuomintang
Washington
Congress
George
Georgia
Bao Dai
Ho Chi Minh
United States
Senate
Relaxation as Habit Says ARLIE B DAVIDSON
A Scandinavian immigrant notes Americans seem chronically tired and tense. She explains weather and fast living contribute, yet the core issue is the constant striving and inability to relax. She urges making relaxation a daily habit to counter perpetual stress and emotional upheavals.
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America
Purge Efforts In Congress Stir New England Depression Concerns
Republican John L. Lewis seeks to unseat Democrat Anthony Cavalcante in Pennsylvania's district while Cavalcante claims local autonomy for UMW Fourth District. Lewis backs Edward Dumbault. The President's Council of Economic Advisers notes New England unemployment near 12 percent, more than double the national 5 12 percent, and plans a task force study to tackle industrial Depression in the region.
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John L. Lewis
Anthony Cavalcante
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Cavalcante
United Mine Workers
Congress
Edward Dumbault
Council of Economic Advisers
New England
Coal Bosses Plan United Front Under Steel Control
Big coal operators plot a virtual union led by Harry Moses of H C Frick Coke to enforce contracts with John L Lewis style power. Moses would head an executive committee with power to compel Northern operators to sign deals, extending U S Steel dominance from steel to coal. Southern operators and independents protest this monopolistic move.
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Harry Moses
U. S. Steel
H. C. Frick Coke Company
John L. Lewis
Moses
Big
Minnesota farmer undermines bid for undersecretary post
Minnesota committee chairman Charles W. Stickney sought to charge 8000 farmer delegates $8 a day in St. Paul to ensure Secretary Brannan drew a large audience on April 4. The plan drew fire from Senator George Aiken and prompted a GAO inquiry into improper spending. Brannan then changed his speech to a non political farm discourse.
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Minnesota
Charles W. Stickney
Production and Marketing Administration
Stickney
Charlie Brannan
St. Paul
Brannan
Sen
George Aiken
Vermont
Republican
Aiken
General Accounting Office
al Loveland
France and Germany Seek Unified European Coal Silver Steel Plan
Mackenzie notes how the Franco German proposal to pool coal and steel under a common authority signals potential peace. Schuman says the plan invites all Europe, with Russia possibly included, while Western nations weigh economic rehabilitation against fears of rearmament and shifts in European dominance.
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Germany
Europe
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Lorraine
Ruhr
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
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Paris
United States
Britain
London
England
Russia
Years Ago Today Highlights from Local News
E R Whitton left for Russellville for 60 days to install equipment at the Alabama Water Company. Rev J D Wallace will attend meetings in Birmingham and Montgomery. The Pan American Pullman train arrives at Decatur Union Depot tonight with an informal reception aboard.
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Alabama Water Company
Russellville
J. D. Wallace
Birmingham
Montgomery
Decatur Union Depot
Fort Knox and Churchill Downs Tie into Derby Story
A whimsical portrait notes Fort Knox and Churchill Downs as joint promoters of the Kentucky Derby. Fort Knox supplies military pageantry and guards, with public relations chatter about its vast vaults, gold handling, and a wartime museum of treasures.
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New York
Fort Knox
Churchill Downs
Uncle Sam
Uncle Bill
Brownie Leach
Middleground
Tom Cunningham
Swynford
Mr. Leach
Bold Venture
Max Hirsch
Homecoming at Missionary Baptist Church
Large attendance for a Homecoming service at the Missionary Baptist Church with former members present. Reverend Montgomery spoke at the evening family night. Many relatives gathered for dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Briscoe and others from Decatur Ryan and nearby towns.
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Missionary Baptist Church
Montgomery
Claude Briscoe
Hoyt Briscoe
Owen’s Cross’ Road
Neamon Childers
Muriel Albright
Freeman Turner
Decatur
Haie Hester
Ryan
Mahlon Pittman
Houston
Texas
John Julian
Alma Ralph
Lois Moon
Randolph Ryan
H. L. Boreham
Irene Doss
Nathaniel
Vickie Robinson
Panama City
Florida
Crawfords
Tom Davis
Albert Densmore
M. M
Boyce Hare
Cecil Julian
Malcolm Julian
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Revie McAnally
Herman McAnally
Man of Year Honored At Alabama Agriculture Club
J C Cannon Alabama Vocational Agriculture supervisor spoke to the Decatur Lions Club on youth agricultural work in Alabama. Fred Stewart and J E O Neal were guests, 32 members earned 100 percent attendance pins, and Frank Godwin Bud Kramer talked about bringing Humphrey Penningway to Decatur.
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J. C. Cannon
Alabama
Alabama Agriculture
Decatur Lions Club
Lyons Hotel
Garrold Nungester
Noble Russell
Atlanta
Fred Stewart
Belle Mina
Stewart
Cannon
McDonald and
Adderholt
Walter Shaw
FFA
Tanner
Leo Wright
Ryukyu University Opens On Okinawa With 500 Students
The first university in the Ryukyu islands begins by serving 500 students. Built on Shuri castle ruins, the campus features eight classrooms and an administration building. Arthur E. Mead announces adult extension courses across Okinawa as part of the program.
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Ryukyu Islands
Ryukyu University
Shuri
Arthur E. Mead
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