Sparks Speech Highlights Farm Reform and Labor Regulation
Dean Chapman of the University of Georgia argues mechanization will cause five million farm jobs to vanish. Governor Chauncey Sparks spoke in Cullman urging regulation of organized labor, collective bargaining, and actions to shield the common people. The Strawberry Festival drew about 10 000 attendees, with Cullman aiming to elevate the event postwar growth.
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Dean Chapman
School of Agriculture of the University
Uff Georgia
South
Dr. Chapman
Cullman
Chauncey Sparks
Sparks
Washington
John Lewis
Missing Vote Sparks Alabama Election Spotlight
A Daily reader cites widespread voter abstention and incomplete ballots in Alabama elections. The Daily urges public groups like the League of Women Voters, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to stress voting importance ahead of the next election.
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Alabama
the Daily
League of Women Voters
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dirty politics and wartime questions cross Alabama and Georgia
Alabama politics move to a second phase amid accusations of dirty tactics while Georgia campaigns face scrutiny over a misleading handbill inviting black voters to a Carmichael rally. The piece also questions Hirohito’s wartime role as trials open in Tokyo, noting editorials debating his liability or status as a figurehead.
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Alabama
Alabama Journal
Georgia
Arnall
Jimmie Carmichael
Moultrie
Carmichael
Moultsie
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Japan
Emporia Gazette
Tokyo
New York Times
Hirohito
St. Louis Star-Times
Persia
Star-Times
Tuscaloosa Primary Tale Ends In Singing Contest
An Alabama Journal editorial recalls the state's first democratic primary in Tuscaloosa where Hayse Tucker, a finance director and noted businessman, lost by 328 votes. After a rural meeting, Tucker gave a dignified speech as his opponent announced a sing along to Amazing Grace. Tuscaloosa County later sent the opponent to Montgomery as its representative.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama Journal
Hayse
Tucker
Tuscaloosa County
Grace
Turker
Montgomery
State
Memoir of a Derby Fight and Boxing Muses
The author recounts a night before derby era bout between Mickey Walker and Paul Swiderski that devolved into chaos with Lenny Hayes and Jack Kearns swapping blows and protest. Walker wins under no decision after a tumultuous tenth round, with later reminiscences about Hayes Basquette and Dempsey era politics.
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Frank ‘Graham
New York Journal-American
Louisville
Graham
Mickey Walker
New Jersey
Walker
Paul Swiderski
Jack Kearns
Swiderski
Harry Lenny
Kearns
Chicago
Teddy Hayes
Mickey
New York
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Walker
Mr. Lenny
Mr. Kearns
Mr Walker
Mr. Lewis
Mr.Hayes
Young’ Swiderski
Lenny. Swiderski
Lenny
Hayes
Washington
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Lina Basquette
United States
Teddy
Ed Flynn
Bronx
Roosevelt
Party of Humanity
Keats
Estelle Taylor
Hillman PAC blacklist shocks Congress and public
Washington May 17 33 congressmen named on the Hillman blacklist greet the list cautiously while Hillman denies endorsing it The piece notes CIOPAC opposition in Congress AFL leaders warn voters about Hillman Blumberg crowd and Virginia Tennessee dynamics influence on the political balance The broader issue is anti communism and the British loan dispute along with large lend cancellation talks
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Washington
Hillman P Aic
Mr. Hillman
Hillman
Great Spa
Atlantic City
Hyman Blumberg
American Labor Party
New York
Hill
PAC
Ciopac
Congress
AFL
Virginia
Byrd
Tennessee
McKellar
CIO
Ed Crump
Senator McKellar
Mr. Crump
Green
Meany
State Department
Ideal Shoes For Feet Experts Say One Size Does Not Fit All
Dr Xn Bundesen notes there is no single ideal shoe for all feet. Essentials include protection without rigidity, waterproof yet porous material, durability and repairability, with fashion fit. High heels beyond 1.5 inches risk metatarsal damage. a 0.5 inch heel is preferred for balance. Proper fit at heel and instep prevents rubbing, corns, and deformities. sole choice varies by activity.
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Norman C. Yake
England
Lake
Youthful speakers debaters slated for Decatur high
A large audience is expected tonight at Decatur high school to hear youthful declaimers and debaters. Declama tion division includes Skeggs Crawford Author Dix Manuel Ziff Ferrow Hines. glee club features Raymond Conley Seybourn Lynne Clyde Hendrix. debate with Miss Margaret Speake Miss Mannie Chandler Norman Harris. Mr and Mrs Atlee N Hoff attend Alabama Bankers Association in Birmingham this week. Mrs R E James of Atlanta visits brothers H T Thurman and A L Thurman and sister Mrs B C Edwards. Twin Cities crowd to opening dance at the Vine mont tonight with Miss Alice Hatton Katherine Armon Ruth Hilleke Mrs A B Codrington Ralph White Lawrence Frahn Jeff Howell. Malone's jazz band to play.
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Decatur High School
Skeggs Crawford
Dix
Manuel Ziff
Ferrow Hines
Raymond Conley
Seybourn Lynne
Clyde Hendrix
Margaret Speake
Mannie Chandler
Norman Harris
Atlee N. Hoff
Alabama Bankers Association
Birmingham
R. E. James
Atlanta
H. T
A. L. Thurman
B. C. Edwards
Twin Cities
Vinemont
Alice Hatton
Katherine Armon
Ruth Hilleke
A. B. Codrington
Ralph White
Lawrence Frahn
Jeff Howell
Malone
Truman Era Policy Debates Stir Capitol Crowd
A dated legislative debate focuses on lease aid to Britain, loan conditions, and a looming Case bill. Critics fear executive overreach and misused funds while OPA and draft extension face June deadlines. Labor filibusters and campaign-year politics loom as Congress weighs amendments before recess.
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Senate
PAC
Labor Committee
Congress
Walter Winchell On Broadway Roundup In 1946 Style
A collection of Broadway gossip and quips from Walter Winchell style columns. The notes reference theater critics, performers, and political jests with wry asides about Rankin, Mizner, Barrymore, O Case y, and others. The piece mixes satire on immigration rhetoric, censorship, and postwar culture.
Britain’s 1938 Foreign Investments Income Stated
Britain earned about 1 billion dollars from foreign investments in 1938, the last year regarded as normal before disruptions. The figure highlights the prewar economic posture and reliance on overseas capital flows.
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Britain
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