Where Do They Go On Election Day
The Alabama Journal and Decatur Daily note many registered voters do not cast ballots in primaries. In recent Alabama primaries Morgan county 12 000 registered 9 000 voting Jefferson county 80 000 registered 55 000 voting Montgomery county 25 000 registered about 14 000 voting. Many nonvoters are Republicans but others stay away for various reasons.
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Alabama Journal
Daily
the Journal
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Morgan County
Jefferson County
Montgomery County
Civil rights debate framed by filibuster fear
The piece argues civil rights promises fail due to Senate filibusters and regional power. It states the fight must occur in Washington with Southern lawmakers leading, and that strong speeches in Montgomery or Jackson will not win. practical application is deemed impossible.
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Philadelphia
Senate
Congress
Washington
South
Montgomery
Jackson
Miss
Decatur Urges FPC Decision On Gas Sales Case
The Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co proposes selling gas to Decatur and other North Alabama cities. Decatur says it loses time and money awaiting the FPC decision which would allow contracts and construction of a modern gas system. Natural gas is vital for residents and industry, a public service they claim.
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Federal Power Commission
Alabama- Tennessee Natural Gas Company
Decatur
Alabama
Get Poison And Equipment The Boll Weevil Threat
Entomologist W. A. Ruffin urged Alabama cotton farmers at Hartselle to act now with poison and proper gear to battle boll weevil. He stressed using Auburn’s researched practices and cautioned that without applying knowledge, yields in the Tennessee Valley may again fall as they did in 1949.
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Tennessee Valley
Auburn
W. A. Ruffin
Hartselle
Grandpap
Admiral Receives Intelligence On Russian Naval Build Up
Sherman reports a startling Russian expansion with 220 modern submarines and 120 under construction, far surpassing the U.S. He cites 40,000 ton battleships planned at Leningrad, German cruisers being modernized, and 40 new rocket-equipped destroyers. The Drew Pearson Navy may urge Congress to withdraw some U.S. fleet.
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Washington
Forrest Sherman
Schdanov Yards
Leningrad
Drew Pearson Navy
Congress
Toughest Job in Washington Symington Leads Civilian Defense Drive
Stuart Symington former Secretary of the Air leads the National Resources Board effort on civilian defense against atomic attack. His Sept 1 report will estimate casualties and needed ambulances fire engines and crews. He calls for unprecedented federal state cooperation and standardized fire hoses across 48 states. He notes British wartime prep and cites cabinet power shifts since Dec 21.
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Washington
National Securities Resources Board
Stuart Symington
Air
Symington
Monogamous Steve Early Deflects Visitor Remark
A visitor at the Pentagon commented on Undersecretary Steve Early and his secretary Dorothy Brady. Early noted Brady had served 17 years through the New Deal era with FDR’s press work. He quipped that long service shows monogamy, but clarified it is monotony.
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Steve Early
Pentagon
Defense
Dorothy Brady
Early
KKK in California rises with bold letter to ex Attorney General
The article notes a Ku Klux Klan revival in California, highlighting a Los Angeles Kleagle's bold signed letter to former Attorney General Bob Kenny. It contrasts Georgia and Alabama waning activity with new Klan vigor in the West.
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KKK
California
South
Georgia
Alabama
King Kleagle
Los Angeles
Bob Kenny
John H. Knauer
Inglewood
Calif
Robert Kenny
North Hope St
Atlanta
Kenny
Legion
Klan
Ku Klux Klan
America
Causes of Unhappiness in Everyday Living
A short lesson by Arlie B. Davidson on how unhappiness arises from grudge holding, avoiding effort, snobbishness, negative imagination, and past regrets. It urges changing daily habits to improve outlook and assist others.
FTC Eyes Dismissal in Britannica Case Amid Internal Debates
A two year FTC probe into Encyclopedia Britannica accuses book agents of pressuring school principals to obtain student lists and coerce purchases. Trial Examiner Pack recommends dismissal while FTC attorney Russell files exceptions as Mason weighs dropping the case. Commissioners will decide.
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Federal Trade Commission
William Benton
Connecticut
FTC
William L. Pack
John M. Russell
Lowell Mason
Mason
Morgan County Legion drive nears 1500 goal
Years A on Years A on Legionnaires of Morgan County Post closed the American Legion drive toward the 1500 dollar quota. Joseph M. Pettey and Ingold V. Timberlake praised public support as the drive ends. In Albany the city clerk prepares a large delinquent tax list for publication. Mr and Mrs P J Fowler announce the marriage of Ilva to William P on May 19 at the Southside post pastorium. Mrs Ernest Morrow hosted the Tuesday club at Sixth Avenue apartment.
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Legionnaires of
Morgan County
American Legion
Joseph M. Pettey
Ingold V. Timberlake
P. J. Fowler
Pver Ilva
William P
Southside Post Pastorium
Ernest Morrow
Sixth Avenue
Kefauver Aims For Vice Presidency Through Crime Probe
Senators Kefauver of Tennessee, 46 years old, emerges as a potential running mate by leading a national crusade against gambling and crime. He mirrors Truman’s rise from war frauds probe to national prominence, assembling Truman era staff as he faces a Senate floor vote. Economic worries and foreign competition add to political tension for both parties.
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Washington
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Harry S. Truman
Senate
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kefauver
Mr. Truman
Truman Committee
Tariff Battle Looms in Senate Over Trade Charter
Washington observes a looming tariff fight in the Senate as lawmakers debate the international trade organization charter, signaling potential shifts in economic policy and global commerce.
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Washington
Senate
International Trade Organization
Social notes list hostess duties and visits across cities
Mrs Early Phinizy Mrs C C Cox and Mrs F D Peebles are noted. Miss Helen Russell hosted the Tuesday Whist Club and Mrs Stanley Wyatt won the club prize. Mrs Clarence Sharp departed for a visit with her daughter in Mississippi. Mr and Mrs H H May plan a Chattanooga trip. Mr and Mrs J H Alexander returned from Kansas City and Detroit. Miss Jane Knight visits Nashville friends. Mrs R A Turner travels to Dallas for an extended visit with her sister.
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Helen Russell
Stanley Wyatt
Clarence Sharp
Mississippi
J. H. Alexander
Kansas City
Detroit
R. A. Turner
Dallas
Texas
Europe’s Steel Pool Draws Military Attention
Washington reports a French plan to pool Western European steel output drawing in military circles. Western Europe produces about 42 million tons annually while Russia might output around 19 million tons. Russia needs steel for rail lines and weapons, with rail demands near 225 tons per mile and tanks and guns consuming substantial tonnage.
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Europe
Washington
U. S
Russia
Rail unions clash over union shop rules
The bill to permit union shop agreements for railroads faces opposition from fellow unions. Objectors favor union shop in principle but oppose racial discrimination, arguing it should be limited to organizations without such prejudice.
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Washington
Railroad Brotherhoods
Air Force Secretary Finletter Returns to General Staff
Washington reports Thomas K. Finletter, appointed Air Force secretary, is returning command of the Air Force to its general staff. The move shifts leadership as the service reorganizes its high command.
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Washington
Thomas K. Finletter
Air Force
Medicine Makes Use of Baths
The piece explains how baths have long been used for health and how water temperature affects the body. It notes cold baths tighten surface vessels, heat relaxes them, and hot baths can raise sweating and fever reduction. Warm baths aid muscle and nerve conditions, and alternating temps may improve circulation under a doctor’s guidance.
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King
New DAV Officers Named for Wheeler-Brown Post
Harold Smith was reelected commander of the Wheeler-Brown post of the Disabled American Veterans. Allen Fite and Charles Hopper Jr. won key offices, with Paul Thompson as adjutant, James Lankvie as sergeant at arms, Fred Hiroshige as service officer, Butler Hines as officer of the day, and Edward Singleton as historian. Installation is set for June 8. A Birmingham FBI agent spoke on a Civitan program alongside Dr. McPheeters as guest speaker last week.
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FBI
Birmingham
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Civitan Club
McPheeters
Decatur Elks Lodge Moves to New $70 000 Home
The Decatur Elks lodge will shift to its new 70 000 dollar building on First Avenue this weekend or early this week. Delays from steel shortages and bad weather pushed the move. C W Bethany, leader of the lodge, says a grand opening is planned in two to three weeks. The 260 member group notes the modern facility features asphalt tile floors, electric air conditioning and heating, and indirect lighting.
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Decatur Elks Lodge
First Avenue
C. W. Bethany
Elk Lodge
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Two Publishes Upstream Magazine
The Decatur based Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla two released a national edition of Upstream. Admiral L W Perkins, commander of the Second Coast Guard district, commended flotilla commander Leonard Moody and the members for a timely publication and wished them a successful boating season.
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Two
Decatur
Leonard Moody
L. W. Perkins
Second Coast Guard
Kiwanis Sluggers Shine In Spring Training Practice
Report card on early spring training shows Kiwanis Sluggers impressing in a Monday night session led by Richard Frank. Lions face hold out issues while Rotary and Civitan groups plan undisclosed actions ahead of a Monday game in Delano.
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Civic Front
Kiwanis
Richard Frank
Lions
Rotary Club
E Civitans
Frank
Kiwanis Sluggers
Civitans
Boavers Sport Club
Rotary Whirlers
Keone
Wanians
Delanoark
Games
Humphrey Pennyworth Coming to Lions Event Parade
The Lions announce nominations on Tuesday plus a life size replica of the Joe Palooka character Humphrey Pennyworth. Pennyworth’s real life double will attend as a guest of the club. In the afternoon he becomes the parade’s main highlight winding up at Delano Park for local schoolchildren.
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Humphrey Pennyworth
Lions
Joe Palooka
Pennyworth
Delano Park
Law Enforcement This Week Heavy Diet Challenge
A compact weekly update outlines police activity and enforcement priorities. Analysts note resource strain and shifting crime patterns while detailing agency actions, incident responses, and community outreach efforts across the region.
Air Force command shifts hint at broader reorganization
The text notes a trend in moving the public relations office to the chief of staff and mentions Stuart Symington, head of the National Security Resources Board, effectively running the Air Force from his office including operations details. The reference to Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg situates the era.
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Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Air Force
Rotary Prex to Lead Meeting After Birmingham Conference
Ed Price and fellow Rotarians Al Shelton John McGhee Frank Stone Frank Scroggins Chuck Norman Prentiss Clark Dr J B Wiley Mike Goidel and Bob Hunter attended the annual conference in Birmingham on the first. Price chairs the club service committee and was recently elected president to take office in July.
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Rotary Prex
Ed Price
Birmingham
al Shelton
John McGhee
Frank Stone
Frank Scroggins
Chuck Norman
Prentiss Clark
J. B. Wiley
Mike Goidel
Bob Hunter
State Geologist Walter B Jones to Speak at Kiwanians
Dr Walter B Jones the state geologist from the University of Alabama will address the Kiwanians on Thursday. He has recently made state headlines with announcements of oil wells in West and Central Alabama. Jones serves as district governor and his visit is an official call.
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Kiwanis
Walter B. Jones
University of Alabama
Alabama
Dr. Jones
Civitan charter night planned with notable attendees
Addenda lists Alvis Briscoe Dr A M Roan George Perry Floyd Sherrod attending the Civitan charter night at Ragland May 25. Eight to ten couples plan a Dallas trip in June for convention talks. DAVs eye a Mobile Alabama state convention June 2 4. Lions welcome Ben F Williams to the club with congratulations.
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Alvis Briscoe
Dr. A. M. Roan
George Perry
Floyd Sherrod
Civitan Club
Ragland
Allas
Civitans
Dallas
Davs
Mobile
Lions
Ben F. Williams
Day by day with God’s unfailing help
This reflection urges that burdens come one by one to strengthen us. It cites a poet on God breaking years into days and Jesus teaching about today’s trouble. God’s assistance is constant not limited to crises, available hourly in every moment of life.
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Moffatt
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