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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
4
The piece surveys Southern Democrats aligned against Truman civil rights policies and mentions House passage prospects for the anti-lynching bill, tax politics in Tennessee, and Alabama and Texas political figures including Art Shires entering the Texas legislature race. It notes recreation program interest and local municipal plans for water and sewer management.
George McLean criticizes a Kiwanis committee invitation and a talk by Tom Adams about foundations in agriculture. He notes persistent urging to visit Decatur and praises its potential for growth to 49,000 people, while questioning some claims.
Citizens in the Tennessee Valley mobilize against private power plans to curb TVA output. They urge writing or wiring Senators Hill and Sparkman and Rep. Jones to protest controls on power production, warning of future rationing and halted electrification if Congress limits steam plants. Hearings start soon, urgency grows.
In Peoria Illinois a 160 acre park and recreation site was prepared by voluntary labor. More than 140 earth moving pieces operated for under 48 hours with all equipment fuel and meals donated. The effort cost an estimated ninety thousand dollars in value. Decatur praises Peoria’s community spirit and public-spirited action.
Secret session reveals Kenneth Royall would quit if a segregation clause forced into Army policy. Senators Russell Maybank and Bridges debate Moore against secrecy as 7 to 4 vote rejects the amendment. Morse objects to a secret roll call.
Pegler claims Henry Wallace events were influenced by communist fronts. He alleges William Gailmor, a former thief, led a rally at Madison Square Garden and funded Wallace tours, with coverage suppressed by The New York Herald Tribune. He cites Gailmor’s past, ties to Jewish groups, and a Tribune editor friend.
Nebraska Senator Kenneth Wherry charged 93 political telegrams to government funds, sending greetings to Republican county chairmen and urging grass roots unity. He later paid the bill after opponents accused him of improper use of funds. A separate note recalls Pittsburgh mayor David Lawrence recalling FDR era politics and Pennsylvania sentiments.
The Nation reports Premier Stalin’s assertion of willingness to discuss peace with the United States. The issue follows Smith’s confidential note to Molotov and Marshall’s press briefing clarifying that no official peace talks were proposed. Stalin’s public reply to Wallace’s open letter frames a pro peace program and shifts responsibility to Truman.
Medical column explains how diverticula in the duodenum can imitate gallstone and stomach ulcer symptoms. It notes that X ray is needed for diagnosis, and treatment ranges from bland diet and rest to possible surgical removal if diverticula cause symptoms.
The court grants Mary Elizabeth Lumpkin Letters of Administration on the estate of the deceased on April 29 1948 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time to avoid being barred. Notices run May 11 18 25.
Letters testamentary on the last will of J. E. Matthews deceased issued by Hon. T. C. Almon judge of probate notice to all claimants to present claims within the legally defined time or be barred Lucile Trotman May 4 11 18
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