Abolition of Alabama Department of Records and Reports debated
The legislature's finance committee trimmed state budget requests including wiping out the Department of Records and Reports. Critics say DR and R provided weekly news releases and pictures from Montgomery, a free publicity service for the state, while supporters praise tax savings from abolishing the department. The move, likely to stand in May, eliminates a potential propaganda channel and reduces state publicity outlays.
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State Publicity Office
Department of Records and Reports
DR and R
Jim Folsom
Capitol
Ticklish Coal Feud Delays Return to Pits After Centralia Disaster
The mining stalemate pits John L. Lewis against the government as 518 mines remain shut and 2,013 face scrutiny after the Centralia disaster. Miners stay away by union policy while inspections proceed, risking wage losses and production. A possible path is reopening individual mines as they are deemed safe, avoiding a full industry halt.
GOP Gets a Break Promises and Revenue Windfall
Republicans claim a budget windfall as revenue experts raise 1948 estimates by 2.0 to 3.1 billion dollars. They say income could reach 39 million higher than prior highs, potentially balancing the budget and enabling tax cuts while reducing the debt. Senator Taft cautions the gain is not guaranteed and could hinge on policy choices.
Ridiculous Extremes in Winely Unionism Clash
A fragmentary report describes a violent incident linked to a union dispute near Cincinnati. Police intervened with shooting as tensions peaked during a gang and outlet tire event titled Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. Patrolman Roger Shenwood led the response amid limited details.
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Tenth Avenue
Symphony
Roger Shen
Democrats Gather With Truman Amid Draft for 1948
Democratic National Committee leaders meet with President Truman in the White House to discuss midterm and 1948 prospects. They weigh the Chicago victory, the Truman Doctrine response, and party strategy as they plan a potential draft of Truman and coordinate messaging with Gael Sullivan and other aides.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Harry Truman
White House
Emma Guffey Miller
Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Sullivan
Chicago
James Tunnell
Tunnell
Baltimore Sun
Edmund Deffy
Capitol Dome
David Lawrence
Wilson
Pujo
House
Carter Glass
Bryan
The New Freedom and The New Deal Twin Paths
John Temple Graves reflects on Josephus Daniels and the era of Wilson and Roosevelt. He argues the New Freedom and New Deal are twins in spirit, differing by period and needs, and credits both with shaping economic reform, banking protection, labor rights, and a lasting global outlook. He insists on a modern blend of New Freedom and New Deal for world prosperity.
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Josephus Daniels
South
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Daniels
Roosevelt
Navy
Wilson
Elisha
Elijah
Harding
Collidge
Coolidge
Hoover
Ecanital Ag Roeevelt
Sruptcy
Federal Reserve
Sire
Aed
TVA
Hacer
Hebbt
Willis
League of Nations
Organization of the United Nations
Six Michigan students suspended over exam paper theft bid
Six students at a Michigan college faced suspension on charges of attempting to steal examination papers. The brief item notes the incident and the disciplinary action.
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Michigan
State Agency Relies On Its Own Resources Again
The agency notes it has received $10,000 from a state source but argues the State can operate without this handout and likely succeed again without adverse effects. This reflects a stance on fiscal independence and reduced government dependence.
De Gaulle Signals Return To Power In France Bid
The World Today notes Gen. Charles de Gaulle quick to embrace political leadership in France after a Strasbourg speech. He urges French people to organize under his leadership to avert dictatorship or anarchy and hints at forming a Western bloc to balance the United States and Soviet Union. Government fears a left-right clash as Ramadier restricts political remarks.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Strasbourg
Truman
Paris
Popular Republican Movement
Ramadier
United States
America
Russia
Radio Programs On The Networks And WAGF Schedule
A dense listings page detailing Tuesday through Wednesday radio programs across networks. It lists show names, host names, and time slots from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on CBS NBC ABC and local stations, including Supper Club Mystery of The Week The Green Hornet Milton Berle Amos and Andy Bob Hope Red Skelton and Moon River and other music and news blocks.
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Radio
Abe
Cbs Nova
Abc
Jack Smith
Cbs
Elmer Davia
Skip Farrell
Abe Ameleat
Deledien
H. V. Kaltenborn
Milton Berle
Drams
T. Lum
Abner
Abs
Judy
Dha
Boston Symphony Orch
Amos and
Andy
Vox
Fisher McGin
Molly
Teacher Divides Pupils for Recitals Amid Flu
In Pratt Kansas Mrs Marie Brickel a piat teacher split her class for two recitals on successive Sundays during the March flu season. Illness struck over half the pupils during the two week period. The first Sunday performers were the healthier group, and the second Sunday the sicker group could not appear as planned. Both recitals went off as scheduled.
Fragmented political note on coalition and governance
A fragment hints at political instability and the need for a capable government to stabilize France. It contrasts a fragile coalition with a stronger, trustworthy governance, suggesting the country seeks steadiness amid upheaval.
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