Decatur notes on baseball, county laws, and electoral reform
The column discusses local interest in league baseball at Decatur, stock law in Baldwin county, and the Cooper Wells deal. It reviews Alabama politics under Jim Folsom, calls for industrial peace, and surveys a proposed amendment to electors so state votes reflect popular splits while preserving small-state protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano Park
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee
Baldwin County
Ulad
Sonny
Jim Folsom
Assured Press
Folsom
Organization of Labor
Council
Chawce
New York
New York State
CIO
As Pegler Sees It on Roosevelt Dinner Controversy
Westbrook Pegler critiques how Elliott Roosevelt may edit private conversations with Churchill and how the Dies committee report, Adamic’s Dinner At The White House, and host hospitality norms affect historical memory. He questions motives, accuracy, and decorum in a wartime dining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New — York
Roosevelt Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Hyde Park
Elliott Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Times
Eliott
Elliott
White House
Louis Adamic
Congress
Dies Committee
Adamic
United States
International Organization
Moscow
Jugoslav
Europe
Adriatic
Balkans
Normandie
Danube
France
Charlie Chaplin
C.I. O
Marshal Tito
Mr. Adamic
OSS
Yugoslavia
Emily Post
Mrs. Roosevelt
Proposal on Electoral College Reform Addresses Key Objections
The proposal introduces a brand new approach to electoral college reform and aims to meet several major past objections to changing the system. It discusses how the plan can address concerns about representation and fairness in presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Congress
Union politics and the fight over representation
A Washington column argues that AFL and CIO-PAC clash reflects deeper questions about democracy in labor politics. The piece criticizes class-based representation and urges cooperation over domination, warning against totalitarian tactics in labor movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Out West
Mallon
AFL
Cio-Pac
Labor
Sam Gompers
Ciopac
CIO
England
David Dubinsky
Years Ago Today at First Presbyterian shower for Elizabeth Wallace
The Women’s Auxiliary hosted a miscellaneous shower for Elizabeth Wallace who will leave soon for college. The item lists several local people and upcoming departures to colleges and events, ending with a political remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Wallace
Rebecca Whyte
Florence
Elma Echols
Leslie Doss
Hartseliere
Frances Himes
Andrew Zanvit
Martha
Labor Day
Nashville
Wilma Wise
C. F. Farrer
Memphis
Charlotte Broadus
Richmond
Alf Hodgins Jr
Petersburg
Tenn
Morgan School
Orrick Davis
API
William Ferris
CMA
Columbia
Phinizy
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
John
Edwin Burke
Bell Buckle
Mack.Murphy
Land’ N Machine Shop
Albany
Elton Johnson
Leonard Evans
University of Alabama
Herman Schoel
Birmingham
Walter Winchell and Damon Runyon in New York City
Walter Winchell recalls a friendship with Damon Runyon during a six week holiday from the Misery Patrol beat in Manhattan. They discuss a legless street scene on Broadway near 51st Street and reflect on headlines and their later film collaboration in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
New York
Damon
Python Damon Runyon
N. Y. Journal-American
Misery Patrol
Mr. Runyon
Manhattan
Battery
Washington Heights
Columms
Damon Runyon
Broadway
51St Street
Stork Club Menu Claims Walter Winchell Dinner Stall
A sensational menu listing at the Stork Club places Walter Winchell in top billing for CHICKEN HAMBUR GER at 2.25 and shows a VEAL CHOP labeled DAMON RUNYON at 2. The item highlights Runyon’s name in bold third position after a red line rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Runyon
Stork Club
Walter Winchell
Damon Runyon
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Decatur Daily
Tennessee Valley
Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Gotton
Cooper, Wells & ‘Company
Cooper, Wells & Company
Dispatch
Columbus
Eyes of the Dispatch
Associated Press
South
Pegler
By Westbrook Peglen
Westbrook
Paul Mallon
WILEY
Ava
Whatsit
Walter
Winchem
W. 51St Street
18Th Precinct
42Nd Street
5Th Avenue
59Th Street
The
Hudson
Runyon
Anne
Colyum
Winchell
Drivin
116Th Street
Lenox
Harlem
Winchell and
New York Times
C.O.D
Owen Nursery
Dept
Bloomington
A el Lees
Morgan County National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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