Southern Delegates and Arnall Under Fire in Alabama Coverage
The Dothan Eagle critiques Ellis Arnall for misreading Southern sentiment after Alabama's May 4 Democratic primary. It notes voters shifted toward bolt supporters and electors pledging to withhold from Truman over civil rights views, contrasting Arnall's northern-facing rhetoric with Alabama results. The piece also discusses party unity and the national platform debate led by figures like Sparks and Eisenhower.
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Ellis’ Junket
Alabama
Mr. Truman
National Democratic Party
Ellis
Georgia
Henry Wallace
Henry
Truman
National Party
South
Ellis Arnall
Congressmen Vote Against Progress Face Backlash
The passage argues that lawmakers opposing a major steam plant to relieve power shortages face political defeat as voters in the Tennessee Valley and beyond demand vision and fundamental American progress, warning against standing in the path of development.
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Pbeversen
Pacific Northwest
Tennessee Valley
Congress
It Could Spread and the Cure for Communism
A column argues laws cannot defeat communism and only expanding democracy can. It claims banning groups by law is ineffective and stresses the American system of free enterprise and equal opportunity as the remedy to attract people away from communism.
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Communist Party
Eeoig
Louisiana intrigue tests Senate seating of Feazel
The piece notes the U S Senate debate over seating William Feazel the Louisiana appointee of Governor Earl Long amid questions of large campaign contributions to Long and a 1939 grand jury probe linking Feazel to a gas deal with Governor Leche. It mentions 125000 paid by United Gas to Tom Hill and hints a future move to replace Feazel with Russell Long once eligible.
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Wiliam Feazel
Senator Overton
Louisiana
Earl Long
Feazel
Senate
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Illinois
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Varé
Pennsylvania
Justice Department
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United Gas Improvement Corp
Tom Hill
New Orleans
Dick Leche
William Feazel
Roosevelt
Long
Russell Long
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National Guard Deployed as CI O Violent Pr otests Rift
Pegler argues the Minnesota and Kansas City disturbances at packing plants reveal a pattern of CI O influence. He portrays Governor Youngdahl and local officials as aiding picketers who clash with police. The piece condemns riotous action and defends police use of force to prevent crime.
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Kansas City
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Condon says giving atomic secrets would be hard
Dr. Edward A. Condon head of the U S Bureau of Standards says it would be easy to tell a spy the project type but impossible to convey essential details. He argues modern military designs are enormously complex and require trained interpretation. He spoke before the Washington Academy of Sciences amid calls for secrecy and amid past scrutiny by the House Un American Activities Committee.
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Remedies for urinary tract infections revealed
The article outlines several treatments for urinary tract infections including hexamethyleneamine mandelic acid and sulfonamide drugs such as sulfacetamide. It notes urine acidity, possible stomach upsets, and the need to identify germ types to select effective therapy. Penicillin is effective against cocci and some bacilli but may fail with mixed infections.
Political Maneuverings and Courage in Early Atomic Era Politics
The piece recounts Mike Monroney of Oklahoma declining Truman’s offer to be Secretary of Agriculture citing his consumer focus and farmer viewpoint. It notes Monroney’s return to constituent battles amid oil lobby tensions in Oklahoma City and contrasts with Eugene Millikin of Colorado blocking James Boyd’s Bureau of Mines confirmation due to John L. Lewis opposition. Dr Boyd, a former Colorado School of Mines dean, is lauded for service.
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Oklahoma
Truman
Clinton Anderson
Monroney
Congress
Oklahoma City
John L. .Lewis
Eugene Millikin
Colorado
Millikin
Senate
James Boyd
Bureau of Mines
John L. Lewis
Boyd
Colorado School of ‘Mines
Interior Department
O. K
Colorado Republican
Lewis
Secretary of the Interior
Krug
Condon Seeks FBI Report Access as Committee Presses
Commerce officials initially backed Condon but a house committee demanded the FBI report. The department refused and Condon urged an investigation to end “public smears” of scientists. The AEC said Condon had no top secret access and Truman eventually received the FBI file. The committee did not obtain it.
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Commerce Department
Condon
House Committee
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Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
FBI
Truman
Mr. Truman
Year Round Clean Up Urged by Alabama Group
Gen William P Screws chairman of the Governors Conference on Fire Prevention calls for year round spring clean-up of homes to curb fire hazards. The statewide conference in Montgomery will launch the campaign with Gen Phillip B Fleming and other authorities assisting.
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Alabama Group
Montgomery
Ala
William P.screws
Phillip B. Fleming
Home improvements boost area, says Gen Screws
Gen Screws notes three key benefits to homes and neighborhoods including better appearance improved health and overall community uplift.
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Screws
Alabama Governor Faces Public Sentiment Warning
The Daily notes strong Southern opinion and warns a delegate who supported Henry Wallace at the 1944 convention may misjudge public mood. It references Arnall and Alabama’s governor as examples of the tense regional stance.
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San
the Daily
Alabama
Arnall
Henry Wallace
Tydings Denies Personal Interest in War Assets Battle
The article alleges Senator Tydings opposed Oklahoma's Jess Lawson for War Assets Administrator while omitting ties to American Potash. It claims Tydings' brother-in-law, Gen John Eager, represents Heyden Chemical, a major American Potash stockholder, and signed protest letters over Kalunite plant issues.
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Tydings
Maryland
Senate
Oklahoma
Jess Lawson
American Potash
Larson
Utah
John Eager
Heyden Chemical Corporation
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