The Light That Failed By Mail Rates and Political Strife
A fragmentary discussion covers mail rates, a statewide referendum in Alabama, and civil rights politics. It notes South Carolina joining Alabama and Virginia in opposition to national leaders, cites polling suggesting Truman leads, and mentions Tennessee campaign antics and federal civil rights debates involving Southern Democrats and Harold Ickes era figures.
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Alamo
Virginia
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Jig
U. S
Iowa
Crities
Keller Bridge Still Dark After Plans To Light It
Debates recap the Keller Bridge at Decatur built with Alabama and city funds decades ago. Despite State highway support and municipal electricity, lights remain off eight months after promised installation. Jurisdictional delays cited as the cause while Decatur markets its riverfront glow.
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William Simpson Keller
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Power Shortage Looms in Pacific Northwest Warns WSJ
Portland report details how a nationwide power pinch could hit the Northwest if Congress caps Valley power. The piece argues Congress must fund a steam plant at New Johnsonville to avert shortages, noting three Albanians and Senators Hill and Sparkman will petition the Senate subcommittee with thousands of signatures.
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John Sparkman
London Cabinet Faces Dilemma Over Death Penalty
Britain’s labor cabinet confronts a delicate choice as the House of Lords may overturn a Commons move to suspend the death penalty for five years. The cabinet splits, with a majority favoring retention, and must decide whether to accept the Lords ruling or push Commons to override. The outcome tests party loyalties and the cabinet’s standing with supporters.
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Salt domes spotted offshore fuel area in Gulf of Mexico
Government and oil experts react with excitement to indications of salt domes along a 75 mile offshore band from Sabine Pass Texas to Grand Chenier Louisiana. Salt domes can trap oil and the Interior Department official notes a top geophysicist calls offshore shooting a geophysicist’s paradise.
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Grand Cheniere
Max W. Ball
Interior Department
Oil and Gas Division
Seiemie
Louisiana
Texas
Delay on ag secretary decision as Truman plans Far West trip
President Truman may postpone selecting a new Secretary of Agriculture until after his Far West travel. The trip would allow him to consult local party leaders and farm groups while Democratic leaders seek a strong candidate to bolster his reelection campaign.
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Truman
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Congress Curtain Sets June 1 Timing for Endgame
Washington GOP leaders will delay a decision until June 1 on whether to try to wind up Congress by June 18. They expect to know if they can push the most important bills through before the party convention is held.
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Washington
Security Council Debate Focus on New UN Members
The United States and Soviet Union compete over new UN memberships this summer as smaller powers seek a place on the council alongside the five major powers. The council includes Syria Ukraine Colombia and other nations amid tense diplomacy.
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TVA in a political fight over power supply debate
The speaker argues TVA should not enter political battles over power supply. He says the public will have a respectful hearing, regardless of which state a senator represents, and that the people must decide rather than TVA’s speculation on engineering needs.
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Tennessee Valley
United States
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Shores
Maine
Plains
Wyoming
World Powers Edge Toward Syria Vote Outcome
Syria is certain to vote no while a four way mix of negatives and abstentions from other powers could prevent an Israeli win in the UN ballot.
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Bentina
Canada
Belgium
Syria
Israel
Oleo Tax Fight May Shift to State Legislatures
If congressional repeal fails, insiders predict anti oleo forces will apply pressure on state legislatures to maintain oleo tax laws and protections.
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Washington
Congress
Government and retail spending rise 7 hundred million in Q1
Washington reports total government outlays and consumer purchases grew at an annual rate of 700 million dollars in the first three months of the year. Consumers saw higher prices drive the increase, not a rise in goods bought, marking the smallest postwar rise.
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Washington
Long heir to Huey P. Long may seek Senate seat
Russell Long a 29 year old Baton Rouge attorney assists Earl K. Long and was expected to run in 1950. The death of Senator Overton may give him a chance next fall. Governor Long appoints William Feazel to fill the vacancy until the election. Feazel will likely step aside for Russell.
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P. Long
Louisiana Kingfish
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William Feazel
Feazel
Russell
Fringe parties name four presidential candidates
Four presidential candidates are named including Socialist Norman Thomas running for a sixth time Prohibitionist Claude A. Watson of Los Angeles California Socialist Laborer Edward A Tejichart a steel worker from Greensburg Pa and Greenback nominee John G Scott a farmer from Graryville New York.
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Norman Thomas
Claude A. Watson
Los
Political Calendar Shows Delegates and Primaries Across States
Monday North Dakota Republicans pick 11 national convention delegates. Tuesday Texas GOP selects 33 delegates and a 50 vote Democratic delegation. Florida runs runoff for governor. Thursday Illinois Democrats name eight and vote at large to complete 60 delegate quota. Saturday Kansas Democrats choose 16 vote delegation. North Carolina Democrats hold primary for Senate House governor and full state ticket. Republicans named ticket in March.
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Deecatur Letter Emphasizes Personal Prayer and Mortality
A dated reflection from Deecatur Alabama themes mortality and faith. The author declares his awareness of dying and asserts a single path to life’s purpose through prayer. He suggests friends are unaware of their mortality and urges a direct, personal approach to prayer.
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Deecatur
Alabama
Blessings of the Kingdom Citizens in the Sermon on the Mount
The article analyzes Jesus teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven from the Sermon on the Mount. It explains the beatitudes, describing the humble poor in spirit mourners meek and those hungry for righteousness as blessed, and outlines the duties of merciful peacemakers and those persecuted for righteousness.
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Questioning Faith and Self in a Late-Life Essay
A reflective plea from a writer addressing readers of The Decatur Daily asks for help interpreting the word man, citing personal struggle with illness and mortality. The author asserts faith, liberty, and a commitment to truth, noting children understand these ideas better than he did a decade ago.
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France’s Fashion Magazines Reach America in 1830
A note on early American fashion media noting God Ey’s Lady’s Book first published in 1830 as part of France influencing transatlantic periodical fashion culture.
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France
America
Godey
Interior fears clash over oil survey fight in Cabinet
A cabinet meeting reveals Secretary Forrestal pushing to have a civil agency run the oil survey while Interior Secretary Krug stays wary. Tension grows as Commerce and Treasury figures clash over the Moore Rizley gas bill and tax loopholes.
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Ed Moore
Oklahoma
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Francis Myers
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How Israel Was Recognized
Various people influenced President Truman’s shift from his earlier Palestine stance. Eddie Jacobson, Truman’s Kansas City haberdashery partner, traveled to Washington with Frank Goldman of Lowell Massachusetts, head of B'nai B'rith, and Maurice Bisgger of the same organization. They held talks with Truman, including a discussion a day before he ...
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Truman Acts Fast After Bloom Urged Recognition
The speech notes Sol Bloom, a New York Democrat, advised quick recognition of Israel. Truman acted the next day, moving swiftly enough to request formal recognition from the Jewish Agency even before a formal request was filed.
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Neae
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Ed Pauley loses U S commissioner bid over Chronicle critique
Paul Smith, editor of The San Francisco Chronicle, failed to become a U S commissioner to the South Pacific after his paper criticized Ed Pauley. Smith praises Stanford professor Felry Keesing, who advised OSS on the South Pacific and served as a U.N. Samoan adviser, noted for his ability.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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South Pacific
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Stanford University
Keesing
Office of Strategic Services
United Nations
GOP aims to stall trade pacts with one year extension
GOP Congressman Gearhart told Aime Forand in a closed meeting that Republicans will push a one year extension to force True Man to accept a reluctantly passed bill. The strategy aims to halt the trade program while negotiations for new treaties would take six to nine months, complicating immediate signups.
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Aime Forand
Truman Dining Out Sparks Dinner Trend Rumor
President Truman increasingly dines out at private homes and parties. A recent small dinner at William M Boyle Jr.’s Washington home featured the First Lady and their daughter Margaret. The White House dinners once central to ocassions now appear less essential as Truman pursues campaign talks with Boyle and others.
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