Second Close Mail Matter Subscription Rates and Notices
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier or mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida with various term lengths and prices. It also notes daily and Sunday mail options, rates for by mail daily and motor house service and obituaries and resolutions charged at two cents a word. The page includes Associated Press badge text and a biblical quotation with author Horace Bushnell.
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Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Lambeth Conference Calls Christians to Fight Communism
The Lambeth Conference in London, after five weeks, issues a call to Christians worldwide to gird for a global struggle against communism. The report, translated into over 100 languages, reflects strong anti communist stance while noting some Christians accept aspects of Marxist doctrine. It warns that Stalin claims one system will prevail, and urges believers to study the dangers to remain free.
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London
Thug
Josef Stalin
United States
England
Stalin
The New Parking Character: The Meter Hunter
In a shift from space hogs to a new breed the tight wad seeks paid up meters and haunts the lot just as others leave. He saves time only to burn gas as he chases free space, proving you cannot get something for nothing at a parking meter.
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Ife
Recapture of Democratic party a Dixiecrat dream
The Dixiecrats seek to regain party leadership but the piece argues such control is a fallacy and harmful. It contends the South never truly led the Democrats, and a party bowing to Southern demands would be weak and lose elections. It cites Roosevelt era unity of liberals minorities and northern groups as key to success, warning South reentry would fracture the party. It ends with two questions: How and Why to recapture control.
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Democratic Party
National Party
White House
Philadelphia
Franklin Roosevelt
Retaliation Warning: Lomakin Ordered Out of U S
The United States orders Jacob Lomakin, Sesser consul general in New York, to leave the country promptly for obstructing and refusing to cooperate with American authorities investigating the Soviet school teacher’s third floor leap. This marks the first such expulsion since 1933, likely prompting Soviet retaliation including a potential move against Ambassador Bedell Stith.
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United States
Jacob Lomakin
Sesser
New York
Lomadon
Bedell Stith
Lomakin
Governor seeks Supreme Court ruling on clerk spending limit
A 1947 act bars the Governor from paying more than 3500 per seat for temporary clerks. With Aug 15 spending at 113051, the Governor asks the Supreme Court if excess spending is legal. The case highlights political friction and rising costs in state operations.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Cow
Young Plans to Take Over Virginian Railway for NY Central
Robert R. Young, head of Chesapeake and Ohio, tells Washington Merry-Go-Round he will refile to include the Virginian in his plan to control New York Central, arguing the move would protect Virginian interests. He blames the A A R and wartime rate policies for rail problems, predicts no coal shortage, and criticizes officials including Averell Harriman and Chiang Kai-shek critics.
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Robert 8
Allen Washington
Robert R.young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Washington Merry - Go - Hound
Hite Texan
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
ICC
Virginian Railway
Young
C. and
Virginian
Koppers Company of
Pittsburgh
Mellon
Koppers
Association of American Railroads
A.A.R
Averell Harris Miaom d
Union Pacific Railroads
Lorvig
Janice Department
ALAR
AAR
Aso
Youne
AACR
Madernan
AARCS
Poertoum
Truman
Goeerre
Wall Street
Averell Haran
James Forrestal
Bender
Chiang Kai-shek
John L. Lewis
Moses Ur
Ezar
Hier
Politician Urges Action On Reducing Prices And Housing
The speaker asserts it is the duty of representatives to explore ways to cut costs and tackle housing. Mentioned are President Truman’s orders to end the Korean War armistice, and Senator Richard Russell of Georgia. reference to Governor Tobey of New Hampshire and a Wallace convention.
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Charl
S Tobey
New Hampshire
Truman
Kosan
Richard B. Russel
Georgia
This Morning by John Temple Graves Commentary on a Southern meeting
A critical 1948 column discusses Birmingham’s States Rights gathering, noting media distortions, contrasts leaders like Thurmond and The Citizen, and the South’s political shift. It cites labor, FEPC worries, and the role of Southerners in shaping future national power. It references Truman electors, the peace draft, and reactions from Alabama figures.
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Asheville
Birmingham States
Ralph McGill
Birmingham
Tidelands of
Thurmond
America
South
Cecil Hornady
Talladega, Alabama
American Federation of Labor
Thurmond-Wright
Alabama
Mr. Truman
FEPC
Senate
Gessner McCorvey
Truman
Harry Truman
Beauty Pageant Earns Praise From Dothan Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Dothan praises The Eagle for publicity that aided the Beauty Pageant at the Martin Theatre to select Miss Dothan. The event drew strong crowd support and applause, promoting local civic progress and Wiregrass commodities. Henry M. Crine, secretary-treasurer, signs the letter.
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Exchange Club of Dothan
Houston
Martin Theatre
Talladega vigil ends as crowd heeds law and duty
A Talladega Saturday night mob threat against a Black motel victim ended peacefully due to police restraint and a large display of citizenship by local Black residents. Officers Jacks and Thackerson protected the suspect, while Chief Willis Dean appealed for calm and unity. The incident underscored cross racial trust, and officials urged continued obedience to the law to avoid race hatred. Also notes a state ruling requiring motor scooter operators to hold drivers licenses, aiming to reduce traffic hazards among youths.
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Talladega
Birmingham
Citizens Hospital
Battle Street
Carl Jacks
Walter Thackerson
Willis Dean
Albert Carmichael
Highway Patrol
Selma Times-Journal
Rattlesnake watch urged across regions
Genev a Reaper warns readers that rattlesnakes are prowling wood areas nationwide and caution is advised to avoid bites. Several snakes have been killed recently and a child died after a rattler bite. Canada is described as the leading platinum producer, with Russia second.
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Geneva Reaper
Dothan Citizens Protest Proposed Coal Mission Government
A 1988 Dothan meeting protested a proposed coal mission form of government. The Americas baseball club notified officials of games with Dothan. A group from Dothen attends the fifth central convention. Alabama Legion event in Mobile Aug. 2. By Aug. 1 funds totaling 9160,00088 were reportedly spent on Chalker Hall construction.
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Dothan
The
Americas Baseball Club
Het
Dothan Club
Dothen
Alabama Department
Ameie ® Legion
Mobile
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Angeles
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God
Thomas Jefferson
Horace Bushnell
Lambeth Call
Canterbury
Church of England
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Space Hog
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Roosevelt
Drew Pearson
John Temple Graves
Henry A. Wallace
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Soviet Union
Edward J. Kardelj
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People’s Forum
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