Political tensions and public concerns across Alabama and nation
The piece surveys economic signals from the Commerce Department on buying trends, religious attendance, and political races. It notes hospital funding cuts in Tennessee and Birmingham, debates on segregation and Army policy, a wrestling promotion clash in Chattanooga, and rising corruption accusations in Alabama state government. It calls for nonpartisan investigations by Governor Folsom and the legislature into various state charges.
Alabama June Runoff Focuses on Key Contests and Bond Issue
The Alabama June run off approaches with crucial races including tax assessor in Morgan County and a board of revenue and control seat in a county district. Decatur faces a major school bond proposal of 1.5 million dollars, aiming to fund a new school system without new taxes, urging citizen turnout.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Board of Revenue and Control
Decatur
Sys
Behind the Curtain in Washington and London Diplomacy
In Washington a back stage fight over Truman’s nomination unfolds with many Democrats preferring to dodge a vote while preparing to block him on the first ballot. California may later back Eisenhower after Alabama kicks off the first ballot strategy. In London Britain’s double role on aid to Jordan and Palestine is highlighted as Cadogan blocks UN action while arms shipments continue.
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Washington
Truman
Harry
North
California
Eisenhower
Alabama
Philadelphia
Britain
Russia
England
London
Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
British Foreign Office
United Nations
USA
League of Nations
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Citizens Army Won Past Wars Neglected Army Reserves
Congress hears that reserves and National Guard need more funds to train recruits and sustain readiness. Col. Boyer and Reserve Officers Association call for decisive support, arguing 90 percent of fighting by citizen soldiers and urging an $80 million vs $2 billion mismatch.
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Congress
Reserve Officers Association
House Appropriations Committee
Forrestal
Royall
Armed Services
Col
C. M. Boyer
House
Appropriations
Department of Defense
Defense Chiefs
Army
Air Forces
Boyer
National Guard
Col. Boyer
Albert Engel
Michigan Republican
Errett Scrivner
Kansas
Blican
Truman calls for broader social security boosts
James Marlow summarizes President Truman pressing Congress to expand social security benefits for retired workers and dependents. The piece traces 1935 origins, 1937 onset, and current allocations, noting coverage gaps and eligibility rules including monthly maximums and beneficiaries such as wives 65 and unmarried children under 18.
Chairman Engle Faces Defiant Reply on Table Question
The exchange shows Chairman Engel asking about the table and Scrivner replying No. Scrivner adds I will take this lying down signaling resolve in the ongoing dispute.
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Engel
Scrivner
Democratic leaders plot Western campaign lineup
Democratic Chairman Howard McGrath limits his Western trip with Truman to Chicago while Clark Clifford Charlie Ross and Matt Connelly plan the full tour. A war built Army shortwave baggage car is readied for the journey and Kate Smith is named an honorary Army nurse by Surgeon General Bliss.
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Howard McGrath
Truman
Chicago
Clark Clifford
Charlie Ross
Matt Connelly
Kate Smith
Raymond Bliss
Bliss
Kate
Smith
Gael Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Jim Rowe
Roosevelts
Sullivane
Old Pest
Seve
Sbseevelt Sredbtes
Keloid Growth and Treatment in Skin Healing
Dr Bundesen explains keloids as overgrowths of scar tissue more common in dark skin. They can restrict joint movement and itch or burn due to nerve pinching, with X ray or skin grafting used if needed. Early treatment improves success, repeated cycles may be required, face keloids more resistant.
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Jororge
Congress
King
Truman Urges Boost to Social Security and Coverage
President Truman pressed Congress to raise monthly social security payments and extend coverage to about 20 million uncovered workers including farm hands self employed and domestic staff. He noted current average retired worker payments around 15.50 in 1939 terms and called for broader inclusion amid rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Truman
Truman
Congress
The
Red Cross
Notice of Sale in Walker Guardianship Case
The Morgan County Circuit Court in equity grants a sale notice in the guardianship matter of George Vincent Walker. Guardian Erin L. Walker seeks to act under a May 15 1948 decree to proceed with the sale as ordered by the court.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
W. R. Shelton
Alabama
Associated Press
MAIL
Morgan County
Morgan
Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Co
3Rd. Ave
Erin L. Walker
George Vincent Walker
Mark Lumpkin
T. C. Almon
Probate Court
Edwin J. Polhill
Irene Polhill
Circuit Court
George ‘Vincent Walker
States Rights Campaign Committee Shapes Southern Politics
Jackson Mississippi May 24 anti Truman democrats form States Rights Campaign Committee with Wallace Wright as chairman. The piece traces the public relations network behind the effort, notes offshore oil interests in Mississippi and California, and weighs whether states should fund states’ rights politics amid racial tensions and regional oil claims.
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Jackson
Miss
States’ Rights Campaign Committee
Wallace Wright
O. B. Keeler
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Kansas City
Mr. Keeler
Devil
Mr. Wright
Dixie Advertisers
Carl Bucir
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
Henry L. Doherty
Utilities
Department of Justice
Doherty
Mr. Byoir
Byoir
James M. Barrie
Mr. Doherty
Moosejaw
Wright
Justice Murphy
Stork Club
United States of America
Mississippi
Louisiana
Harold Ickes
Interior
C Ickes
Fielding L. Wright
Warren
California
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GOP
Taft
Stassen Dewey
Acs
Hubbard Hospital
Ville
Rry Medical College
Ess
Tion
Chattanooga
Hugh Sparrow
Birmingham News
Sparrow
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Montgomery County
State Highway Department
James E. Folsom
Persease
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Rnlea
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Citizens Army
By James Marlow
Co2gie
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Tatures Syndicate, Inc
Mary Elizabeth Lumpkin
Frank Chenault
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
CIO
Roosevelt
Westbrook
Whionpl
Willie
Gray
A. L
Pete” Henderson
Refrigeration Repair Service
Charles Price
H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture
East Moulton St
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Lawrence Phillips
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