Subscription Rates And Local News Briefs
Rates for mail and carrier delivery are listed. The column also notes stock market volatility, winter freezes at New York Port, tax revenue from industry, Governor-nominee Folsom on reapportionment, Alabama tax collection amid shortages, a new fish story about Duck River, President Truman’s return from vacation, demand for Sugar Bowl tickets, captioned photo changes at The Limestone Democrat, and improvements in bathing beauty styles from 1925 to 1946.
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Democrat
Treasury cuts $10,000 bill circulation sparks local worry
The Tallassee Tribune notes a sharp decrease in the circulation of $10,000 bills as a concern for collectors. The paper mentions plans to write to Sam Hobbs about the matter and expresses relief that the issue has drawn attention.
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Tallassee Tribune
Treasury Department
Sam Hobbs
Walker County Pourhouse Abolished by Welfare and Revenue Pact
Under the ten years ago column The Mountain Eagle Jasper reports the Walker County pour house was abolished through an agreement between the Walker County welfare department and the revenue department. The item notes lingering regret from some factions.
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Mountain Eagle
Jasper
Walker County Pourthouse
Walker County Welfare Department
of Revenue
Scottsboro Columnist Photos Stir Debate on Opulence
The Daily notes discuss how columnists occasionally permit their work to be used with photos of Anne Marie Smith and Meg, exploring whether opulence in images reflects the tone of Scottsboro’s view and the columnist’s stance.
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the Daily
Anne Marie Smith
Scottsboro’s
Byrnes backs new Germany with German self rule
Secretary Byrnes urges a postwar Germany formed by Germans themselves including beyond the Oder, with British backing. He argues a new Germany is key to a revived Europe and counters Soviet imperialism, noting Russia’s lack of neighborly conduct.
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Byrnes
Germany
Rhineland
Ruhr
Oder River
Poland
Great Britain
Russia
Euen
Asia
United States joins World Court after years of debate
The nation, urged by Presidents Harding Coolidge and Hoover, finally joins the World Court. Isolationists in the Senate opposed the move, with Father Coughlin delivering the loudest rebuke in 1926. Voters today may need to be reminded who he was.
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Columbus
Miss
United States
World Court
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Senate
Father Coughlin
Wallace Meadows
Methodist Church
Ohne
Wallace
New York Gazette
New York World
Britain Pleased With Byrnes Germany Statement
The AP reports Britain is pleased with Secretary Byrnes statement on Germany and generally glad for any development that lowers occupation costs. London fears American forces leaving Germany would force Britain to govern zones alone and monitor Soviet actions.
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Britain
Byrnes
Germany
Meadows for Congress: Decatur Daily backs Wallace Meadows
The Decatur Daily endorses Wallace Meadows in the eighth district race to replace John Sparkman. It cites twelve years in public service and leadership roles in Alabama county and railway groups, plus a farming background and veteran family service, predicting Meadows will win in the district’s first primary.
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Decatur Daily
Wallace H. Meadows
Meadows
John Sparkman
House of Representatives
Sparkman
House
Wallace Meadows
Louisville & Nashville
Trinity
Morgan County
County Commissioners Association of Alabama
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Birmingham
Brotherhood
Lawrence County
Morgen County
Pressure mounts to reverse wage ruling on seamen
Washington reports rising pressure on the Wage Stabilization Board to overturn its decision on seamen wages. The board refused more than $17.00, prompting AFL and CIO figures to seek parity. Arguments are set for Tuesday as unions push for higher rates to address perceived inequities.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
AFL
National Maritime Union
CIO
Tru man to Visit Pemiscot County Fair at Caruthersville
President Truman plans his usual annual appearance at the Pemiscot county fair in Caruthersville Missouri early next month. Close associates say he will speak from the judges stand near the race track, continuing a long standing connection with the local American Legion sponsors.
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Washington
Truman
Pemscot
Caruthersville
American Legion
Socialists Face Losses as Elections Loom in France
Paris observers say socialists may shed more seats in the upcoming general elections, potentially around 30, with France likely to see a clash between the popular Republican Movement and the communists as the outcome remains unpredictable.
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Paris
Nere
France
Popular Republican Movement
Economy Snags as Agencies Reinstate Staff Cuts
The President’s economy program stalls as the armed forces delay details on further economies. Agencies rapidly hire or rehire staff, including Veterans Administration War Assets and the Commerce Department, despite deep budget cuts ordered for mid November.
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Budget Bureaus
Veterans Administration
War Assets, Administration
Commerce Department
Grain prices may need supports as futures show weakness
Grain experts predict widespread price supports may be needed as futures in major grains fall below keeping levels. A Northern Trust publication cites record wheat and corn crops and partial foreign production recovery as reasons.
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Chicago
The
Northern ‘Trust Company
Government Eyes Major Nazi Asset Transfers in U S
Attorney General Clark expected to announce that Nazi assets totaling between 500 million and 1 billion dollars have been moved in the United States via corporate fronts while maintaining real control. The Justice Department reportedly prepares some of history’s largest antitrust suits as Congress weighs action on wartime rail overcharges.
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Washington
Clark
Justice Department
Taylor D-Idahoy
Budget Bureau
Taylor
McGregor to Take No. 3 DOJ Post in Wave of Appointments
Washington reports Assistant Attorney General Douglas McGregor of Texas is slated for the No. 3 job in the Department of Justice as the assistant to the Attorney General. Senator La Follette, defeated for renomination, is recommended for appointment. Phage commission and Lilienthal’s Atomic Commission post face opposition by Senator McKellar in Tennessee.
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Washington
Douglas McGregor
Texas
Department of Justice
la Follette
Phage Commission
David Lilienthal
PVA
Atomic Commission
McKellar
D-Tenn
Chinese ships detained as Southeast Asia boycott grows
In the Straits area Chinese traders plan a boycott of Dutch interests. Detentions involve 22 Chinese owned ships held by Dutch authorities. In Paris observers warn of famine looming in Romania where drought has damaged crops and forests.
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Singapore
Straits Area
Southeast Asia
Paris
Romania
Washington Rethinks Russia Observer Role in World Bank Meetings
Washington signals Russia may not be invited as an observer at World Bank and World Fund sessions after the Sept 27 gathering unless Russia becomes a member. Meanwhile a push in Congress seeks to let GIs cash terminal leave bonds earlier with a plan to allow half this year and the rest before the 1948 election.
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Washington
Russia
World Bank
World Fund
Poand Alattenie
Commerce Secretary Wallace to Campaign for Democrats
Wallace aides say he will issue many speeches for the Democrats in the approaching campaign. The first is set for September 12 at Madison Square Garden New York under the National Citizens Political Action Committee auspices.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Wallace
Square Garden
New York City
National Citizens Political Action Committee
Political calendar outlines state and national races
The schedule lists Monday elections and conventions across Maine Connecticut Rhode Island and Colorado with nominations for governor senator and U S representatives. It notes Democratic and Republican events and regional focus while mentioning the broader political calendar.
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Maine
U. S
Connecticut
U.S
Louisiana
Democratic Nimeries
Rhode Island
Colorado
Democotees
Walter Winchell Notes on New York and Press Censorship
A Walter Winchell column surveys reactions to New York criticism, Runyon’s defiance, and jokes from diplomats, with bite on censorship in Boston and Paris, editorials on reporting truth, and a quip about news value from a New York educator. It cites Runyon, De Gaulle, Tito, MacArthur warnings, and stock market quips.
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Confrere Runyon
New York
Runyon
Justice Dept Critics Attack Nazi Echoes and Court Fights
A fragmented critique attacks Justice Department members for delays and fear in bringing Nazi collaborators to court. The piece contrasts soldiers who fought Nazism with defeatist voices and cites NBC talk show remarks about headlines and Wall Street beliefs echoed from Walter Winchell.
Paris Gazette Misreads Texas Village in 200 Souls Tale
Paris journalists show limited knowledge of the United States repeating a mischaracterized report about a Texas village said to have 200 inhabitants in a half savage state. The piece suggests such misperceptions fuel international misunderstandings.
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Paris
Texas
Iran Squabble Spurs Talk of Small Nations Rights
In the dispute noted, observers mentioned how the striped britchés urged recognition of smaller nations rights as events unfolded. The remark reflects period tensions and calls for sovereignty amid regional friction.
W Years Ago Today Highlights Local Social Travel
A roundup of visits and returns features Mrs W T Seamons and Mrs Frederick Smith with daughter Katherine in Moulton, Vera Austelle and son Malcolm from Monteagle Tennessee, Mrs J G McCluskey to return from Chattanooga, Mr and Mrs Watson in Jackson Street, Zulee Gibson new Striplin School teacher in Gadsden, Vertres Montgomery recovering, and Anabel Moye in Atlanta en route home.
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W. T. Seamons
Frederick Smith
Katherine
Moulton
Iln
Butler
McCouch City
New Orleans
Louisiana
Vera Austelle
Malcolm
Monteagle
Tenn
J. G. McCluskey
Chattanooga
Nashville
Vertres Montgomery
the Benevolent Society Hospital
Frank Brown
Elkmont Springs
Anabel Moye
Macon
J. R. Daniels
Atlanta
Diplomatic Sanskrit Masks Oil Battle Over Iran
The piece notes idealistic talk masking a struggle for Iranian oil. It cites Britain’s admission that military force could be used against any threat to the Iranian Oil Co. The passage frames the dispute as a clash of nations rather than a purely economic dispute.
Kluxer Bilbo Defies Odds After Mouth Operation
Kluxer Bilbo underwent a mouth operation that reportedly failed to silence him as he remains able to speak. Medical details are sparse, but observers note uneven recovery and continued vocal activity from the subject.
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Kluxer Bilbo
Prayer for Freshmenechoes wisdom and guidance on campus
The article reprints a prayer by Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman of Davidson College urging wisdom humility and steadfast faith for incoming students. It asks God to guard their hearts in pursuit of knowledge resist pride and distraction and enable service to others as they grow in wisdom and stature.
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Kenneth J. Foreman
Davidson College
N. C
Presbyterian Outlook
Scelbeheed
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