Notable Quotes and Association Notices in Courier
A fragmented newspaper snippet lists Associated Press notices, regional reps, and a collection of religious and philosophical quotes from Jefferson Romany and Phillips Brooks. The text reads like a masthead with misstatements disclaimer and addresses for Graybar offices in New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit San Francisco along with a request to investigate grievances and redress.
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Kelly-Smith Co
National Representatives
Graybar
New York
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Parker House
Horton Glenn Bidw
Cueseesee
Atlanta
Lincoln-Liberty
Philadelphia
Detroi
Montgomery St
San Francisco
Government taps UMW fees in a political finance clash
A fragmented note contemplates government action on fees tied to the United Mine Workers and a Democratic campaign fund. It speculates a second fine could deplete UMW treasury, aiming to influence the election and party funding dynamics.
Italy election shows democratic win over communists
Drew Pearson notes early returns in Italy suggest a decisive shift to democracy, with Communists failing to gain power via ballots. He claims U S funding influenced voters and likens tactics to domestic campaigns, arguing foreign aid swayed the outcome and underscoring the broad approval of the democracy victory.
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Italy
Benito Mussolini
U. S
UMW Fines and Italian Election Reflections in 1948 News
John L. Lewis faces a $1.42 million contempt fine from Judge Goldsborough over a union order against a coal mine strike. The piece also surveys the Italian election, noting 99 parties, 574 Assembly seats, 237 Senate seats, and a mix of anti and pro Communist groups, with Rome restricting alcohol sales during voting. It contrasts this with U.S. politics, including Navy and Air Force funding battles led by Vinson and Symington, and tensions with Forrestal over a 70-group air force plan.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
James Folsom
Ely
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Alan Goldsborough
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UMW
Unio
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Legis
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Washington
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Las S
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Rey Bas
Verson
Giorgie Treveteca
Seszure
House
Secretary of Defense
Jun Forrestal
Vinson
John Taber
Appropriations Committee
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Navy
Congress
Air Force
Georgia
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Armed Services Committee
Symington
Air
Stuart Symington
Chammin Walter Andrews
New York
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Russia
U. Ss. A
Paul Kilday
Forrestal
Eisenhower
Taber
Appropriations
Johnson and Kandas
Forrest
Air Secretary
Nestmarnine Vinson Nimiset
Symmnatton
Taentroop Air Force
Twerreupy Air Force
Tsunmian
Syomington
Truman
Henry Wallaches
Vito Marcantome
Leo Istesey
Adam Chavton Powell
Henry Wallace
Southern delegates threaten to bolt Democratic convention
The piece argues for a shaken party, urging Southern states to send delegates pledged to repudiate the convention if the platform ignores the South. It discusses Truman’s position, possible cross party ticket with Eisenhower, and a stance of freeing delegates to follow Southern instructions after the convention.
Pillow Fight Stirs Alabama Democratic Delegates
Ex Governor Chauncey Sparks condemns the Alabama Democratic dispute over pledged and unpledged delegates to the national convention. He warns that while leaders argue in effect a pillow fight, others may seize control, leaving the candidate who minimizes the revolt stranded at the post.
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Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Democratic Party
Bold Look Sparks War Era Fashion for Men
A fragment notes men seek a bold look during a wartime season, with references to affordable prices and the desire to replace older attire. The item hints at wartime material constraints shaping masculine style and consumer choices.
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Walt Lockees
Leaders in Congress Debate Security and Military Policy
Prominent figures including Rep J McDowell Cr Pennsylvania and Sen Albert Hawkes discuss government secrecy, Communist threats, and defense strategy. Quoted voices oppose overreach, urge outlawing the Communist Party, warn on universal conscription, and advocate a strong national defense and a robust United Nations role.
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Rep
J. McDowell CR
Pennsylvania
Trumian
Folsom Attacks Wallace Ties Amid Southern Politics
The Selma Times Journal reports Governor James E. Folsom renounces Wallace while explaining his 1944 vice presidential vote, amid claims he was tipped by a Wallace adviser. The piece links his stance to Southern strategizing and cites consultants Aubrey Williams and Gould Beech.
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Baloney
Henry Wallace
James E. Folsom
Wallace
Folsom
Truman
John Bankhead
Hot Springs
South
Aubrey ,Williams
Gould Beech
Selma Times Journal
Dothan Chamber Of Commerce Secretary To Gadsden Post
W H Butler, secretary of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, will take a similar post in Gadsden effective May 1, succeeding J H Lidridge. Oscar W Underwood is touted as a presidential candidate for Alabama. J T Bellflower visited Dothan route five. Mrs Arthur C Akin of Hartt sang in the oratorio Holy Gi Foster Street Methodist. Mrs E S Ford won a state federation poetry contest. Dr Grady Page and Miss Cor Dekle of Marianna to be married in a Marianna Baptist Church ceremony.
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Wilcox County
Rome
Alabama
W. H. Butler
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Gadsden
J. H Ldridge
Arthur C. Akin of
Hartt
Foster Street Methodist
Grady Page
Cor Dekle
Marianna
Jvarrie
Baptist Church
Street and Traffic Bureau Reports Crime Stats
The Street and Traffic in Lighting Bureau reports percentages of fatal accidents assaults on women and car thefts in wet Curred after dark. The mail office at the Onde Fe Stenitiacy handled 673,122 mail items during 1947 including outgoing letters and 18038 incoming letters.
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Onde Fe Stenitiacy
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