Blockade Lifts Sparks Lease of Lunacy on War Talk
In a noisy week of debate Russians squabble over the relief. shoppers in Los Angeles enjoy one cent breakfasts amid a price war between two drug stores. Alabama lawmakers face a stern hit on numbers racket operators as a proposed law tightens penalties and criminalizes possession of numbers slips. Auburn and Alabama resume athletic relations after a fall thaw and Gadsden starts parking meter programs following a Decatur court ruling, purchasing 400 meters to be installed within 30 days.
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Alabama
Lockheed offers free Constellation rides to all employees
Press dispatches report Lockheed Aircraft arranging for every one of its 15 000 employees to receive a free ride on company time in the Constellation they helped build. The Dothan Eagle says this plan should insure efficiency. A Los Angeles daily box on page one shows a crime scorecard that raises questions about pride or potential shaming behavior.
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Lockheed Aircraft Company
Dothan Eagle
Los Angeles
Rent control debate and odd Alabama notices
The San Francisco Chronicle outlines rent control debates in brief. A Jefferson county court jailed a grocer for three days for contempt after he ignored a court order to leave a disturbance-prone community. Alabama warns farmers and fishermen about poisonous snakes, reporting four found in the state. Alabama Journal notes Virginia voters backed Truman in electoral terms but not statewide, and explains Montgomery has a mayor in practice though the city charter lists a president of the commission.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
Cooper Green
Alabama Journal
Unusual Morgan county record in tax sales and growth
Morgan county sets an unusual record with no property sold for delinquent taxes in two years and possibly a third this year while nine properties await sale amid rising valuations. The county nears the 20 million assessment mark, reversing the 1929 downturn and signaling agricultural and industrial balance as ownership grows from 8000 to 11000.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Children First in Decatur Community Growth
The article argues that parents prioritize quality churches and schools, noting Decatur has strong churches and planned school facilities but lacks adequate youth recreation. It calls for a supervised teen-age club and better facilities to ensure children’s well being, viewing children as the community’s greatest asset and future.
FDR Jr. gains ground in New York 20th district race
The piece notes Washington’s Roosevelt Jr. facing coalition pressures as communists and old Tammany guards maneuver around the New York contest. It highlights Liberal Party backing and Democratic defections, with FDR Jr. rallying crowds and buttressing his campaign against Tammany's influence. It also mentions Browder discussing his son’s success despite his father’s political stance.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Sel Bloom
New York
20Th
Europe
Romania
Iron Guard
King Carol
Fdr, Jr
American Labor Party
Tammany
Judge Shallock
Drew Pearson
Tammasiya
Vito Marcantonio
Labor Party
Congress
Jimmy Walker
Daily Worker
Old Guard
Tammanyites
FDR Jr
Liberal Party
Roosevelt
Reskue Costello
USA
Browder
Communist Party
Lawrence Spivak
Spivak
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Public Money Aid Reactions Under Point Four Plan
Latin America shows growing public hopes for President Truman s Point Four aid program for underdeveloped areas. Skepticism centers on private capital needs and concerns echo historic Latin American debates. The piece recalls Simon Bolivar s pursuit of Gran Colombia and a potential Central American Union.
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Truman
Latin America
South America
Hemisphere
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Gran Colombia
Four Nations Rise in South America Not Ten
The article notes that Uruguay and Paraguay were part of the River Plate Federation with Argentina, while Bolivia was a Chilean province. It argues that four nations were emerging in South America instead of ten, with a plan for a single Central American republic.
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Uruguay
Paraguay
River Plata
Argentina
Bolivia
South America
Central
Make a Place for God in Your Life
Arlier Davidson urges readers to make a place for God in life through time effort and thought. He defines God as the primary enduring presence and source of meaning, urging belief and cultivation of His presence to guide daily choices and prevent defeat.
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God
Power plays and buffer states shape late 19th century Americas
In a posed balance of power narrative Britain and the United States curb dominance in the hemisphere. Britain backs Uruguay as a buffer state after pressuring Argentina and Brazil while arming Paraguayan and Bolivian factions. The United States blocks Bolivar's central American union by supporting isolationist groups, fostering fragile independence in surrounding nations.
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America
United States
Britain
London
Argentina
Brazil
South America
Atlantic
Uruguay
Paraguay
Bolivia
Republiics
Monaco
USA
Simon Bolivar
Monroe Doctrine and Latin America split by history
The excerpt traces how the Monroe Doctrine aimed to block European powers but left Latin American states to self manage. It notes U S actions mirrored the policy while recounting Grand Colombia’s breakup into Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It suggests Truman’s Point Four program as potential aid to republics formed a century ago.
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United States
Europe
Latin America
Grand Colombia
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Senators clash over atomic energy questions
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee shows unity in public yet some members privately feed questions to Senator Nell of Missouri and Senator Watkins of Utah, two Republican critics at North Atlantic Pact hearings. Connecticut's Senator McMahon pressed on atomic energy for Johnson, groaning that the secretary won’t share data with him or Watkins or the public.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nell
Missouri
Watkins
Utah
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Atkins
Defense Johnson
McMahon
Johnson
Secretary of Defense
GOP Economy Tightens as Party Orders Cost Cuts
A special Republican committee to cut costs and boost efficiency has been named. Members include Harold Talbot national financial chairman Thomas Coleman Wisconsin state financial chairman and Arthur Murchigan national committeeman, whose fundraising with auto dealers has drawn Justice Department scrutiny.
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Republican Party
Harold Talbot
National Financial
Thomas Coleman
Wisconsin
Arthur Murchigan
Justice Department
Insurance coverage in 1947 U S workforce
At the close of 1947 about 30 percent of the United States work force had group insurance averaging two thousand dollars per person.
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United States
Civic leaders take helm as Decatur gains new district officers
VIC BUBBETT notes a wave of civic leadership in Decatur with new district governors and elected officers. Alvis Briscoe becomes North Alabama governor for Civitans while Rotary's James Rankin assumes North Alabama district chief duties. Rankin, long active in Red Cross Jaycees and Chamber efforts, is slated to begin official duties July 1 after election in April.
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Vic Bubbett
Decatur
Civineties
Lions
Civitans
Alvis Briscoe
North Alabama
Rotary
James Rankin
Civinettes install new officers in Wahy-Not ceremony
Mrs. Floyd Sherrod was installed Monday night as president succeeding Mrs. J. V. Roser. Mrs. Newton Powell became vice-president from Mrs. Sam Evans. Mrs. Joe Elliott was named secretary and Mrs. W. F. Frazier treasurer, succeeding Mrs. Wilson Morgan and Mrs. R. H. Parks. Mrs. Ewell Briscoe officiated at the Wahy-Not installation.
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Floyd Sherrod
Civinettes
J. V. Roser
Newton Powell
Sam Evans
Joe Elliott
W. F. Frazier
Wilson Morgan
R. H. Parks
Ewell Briscoe
Wahy-Not
Jaycees Set To Elect New Officers And Directors
J C officer slate includes Robert Evans and Ben LeDuke for president with Marion Burke and Sam Evans as vice presidents. Ballot may add five of ten candidates to a ten member board of directors. The meeting also features Donald Blend speaking on commerce and industry with J B Hewitt chairing the program.
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J. C
Robert Evans
Ben LeDuke
Jaycees
Marion Burke
Sam Evans
Jack Mason
Meredith Woodall
Emmette Barron
Floyd Harris
Robert Huison
Sam Patton
Bayne Vaughn
Jerry Comer
J.B. Hewitt
Frank McLaughlin
James Roberts
David Speake Warren
Jaycee
Alvis Briscoe
Eugene Alford
Julian Bibb Jr
Mahion Trimble
Donald W. Blend
Wolverine
J. B. Hewitt
Lions Set May 24 Nomination Committees for Tickets
Two nominating committees will each pick a lineup for officer material to present on May 24. Leo Wright E. D. Bailey Jr. and Allison Smith form one team while Robert A. Mc Masters R. V. Freeman and Sam Wheat form the other. A vote on June 14 will decide between the two ticket options with floor nominations possible.
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Lions
Leo Wright
E. D. Bailey Jr
Allison Smith
Robert A. McMasters
R. V. Freeman
Sam Wheat
Alvis and James Rise as Governors-Elect
Alvie joined the Decatur Civitan club in winter 1940, serving as secretary-treasurer for three years and as president for one term. He later became lieutenant governor for one year and governor-elect for another, to take office on June 1 after installation at the Civitan convention.
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Alvis
James
Alvie
Decatur Club
Civitan
Four Club Meeting at Decatur Country Club
Decatur hosts a city-wide gathering of Kiwanis Lions Rotary and Civitan at the Country Club. A golf tournament and handicap event lead activities planned by James Wade Quince Eddens Charley Scales and Elmer Ange with about 350 expected attendees. Non-golfers will enjoy horseshoes croquet and other entertainment as clubs field top foursomes for a city civic championship.
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Decatu
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
Civitans
Charley Scales
Rotary General
James Wade
Quince Eddens
Elmer Ange
Civitan
Ben Malone
Pick’ Dozier
Johnny Powers
Jim Wade
Kiwanis Delegates Named for Atlantic International
Kiwanis members Jim Williams Refus Col lier Fred Hunt and Charley Winston will represent the club at an international gathering in Atlantic city, joining other delegates for a conference addressing service projects and youth programs.
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Kiwanis
Jim Williams
Refus Collier
Fred Hunt
Charley Winston
Atlantic
Agricultural economists warn on spring crop weather
Washington economists say favorable spring and summer weather could yield big crops and lower farm prices, reducing farm income. Weaker farm prices may slow farm buying of industrial products, dampen rural demand, and curb urban industrial activity. Farmers are cautious, fearing further price declines despite modest income.
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Washington
Summer church programs offer restful spiritual retreats
With vacation time approaching, churches offer summer conferences and camps across denominations. Destinations like Blue Ridge, Lake Junaluska, and Montreat host interdenominational gatherings under Christian leadership, promising affordable, spiritually enriching experiences. Consult your pastor for options and plans.
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Ehuren
Southland
Blue Ridge
Lake Junaluska
Montreat
Thediss
Eddie Glennon Day Set For Birmingham Festivities
June 1923 city events announce Eddie Glennon Day in Birmingham Tuesday with George Williams Godwin Dr Bob Evans Frank Seibert and Dr M E Edwards attending. Glennon will receive a trophy for best minor league general manager for 1948 and will be lunch entertainment hosted by Kiwanians.
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City
Eddie Glennon
Birmingham
Williams
George Godwin
Bob Evans
Frank Seibert
M. E. Edwards
Glennon
Weight Scale Drive By Lions In Decatur
Thirty weighing scales will be placed around Decatur in about ten days by the Lions Club. Revenue from the machines at up to fifty cents each will support the Lions sight conservation and charity programs.
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Kitty
Decatur
Gibson Lauds Civitan Banquet Decorations In Nashville
Ike Gibson, former Civitan International president in Nashville, praised the convention banquet decorations as superior to any he has seen at international gatherings. The Civinettes, led by Mrs. R H Parks, decorated with gold and blue club colors across table festoons, place cards, match covers, napkins, and the speaker's table. Members included Mesdames Watson Carlisle, Newton Powell, Joe Elliott, Ira Schnell, Mahlon Yarbrough, and Alvis Briscoe.
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Ike) Gibson
Nashville
Civitan International
R. H. Parks
Mesdames Watson Carlisle
Newton Powell
Joe Elliott
Ira Schnell
Mahlon Yarbrough
Alvis Briscoe
A Friend Indeed as Lions Show Mourns Gilbert Orr
The Decatur Lions horse show loses a longtime ally and planned announcer Gilbert Orr who died recently. His friendship aided the event since its inception about five years ago and his vacant spot will be felt at the upcoming show.
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Lions
Gilbert Orr
Decatur
Civinette group plans spread to three towns
Mrs J V Roser reports letters from Gadsden Albertville and Tuscumbia indicating Civinette groups will form there soon. The idea is from the local club and W F Frazier says Seawanee Southwestern game plans will open up. The Civitans slated for Oct 1 have kept quiet until the convention finished.
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J.V. Roser
Gadsden
Albertville
Tuscumbia
W. F. Frazier
Civitans
Washington braced for Dutra visit amid big reception hopes
President Tran man worries over Washington's welcome for Brazil's President Eurico Gaspar Dutra during his May 18 to May 28 tour. A citizen committee plans a large affair, while protocol chief Stanley Woodward assures a grand reception will occur. Brazil is characterized as a key U S ally in South America.
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Washington
Tranman
Eurico Gaspar Dutra
Brazil
Dutra
Truman
Rio de Janeiro
Stahley Woodward
Rio
Woodward
Mr. Truman
U. S
South America
Uncle Sam
Harrogate delegates push tourist spending plan
At a Harrogate convention James Amos, a Scottish delegate, urged steps to improve Britain’s image for tourists. He argued away with the idea that touring Britain is austere and comfortless, aiming to attract more spending by visitors.
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Harrogate
England
Britain
Public Transport Association
James Amos
President Vetoes Soldier Bonus Bill Amid Pension Clash
Washington May 15 The soldier bonus bill was vetoed by President Coolidge after opposing the Bursum pension measure as an undue strain on the treasury He sent back to Congress the compensation bill granting free life insurance to World War veterans Mayo Hospital and other items noted as part of the day’s dispatches Rochester Mann May 15 Rev William A Sunday entered Mayo Hospital for treatment of a kidney ailment, with other local notices of visits and travels among residents and theater listings.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Congress
Rochester
Mann
William A. Sunday
Evangelist
Mayo Hospital
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