Red Dean Johnson barred from U.S. lecture tour
Canterbury Cathedral's Dr. Hewlett Johnson, famed as the Red Dean for pro Soviet views, says U.S. visa denial blocks his Madison Square Garden engagements. He criticizes American restrictions on pro Soviet speech while planning to attend a peace congress in Poland.
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Hewlett Johnson
Canterbury Cathedral
London
United States
Madison Square Garden
The
London Daily Worker
America
Johnson
Poland
Congress of Intellectuals
Wroclaw
Europe
Auburn students tour Pensacola aircraft carrier in aviation workshop
Nineteen Auburn University and Alabama Polytechnic Institute students accompanied by faculty members fly to Pensacola Florida aboard a government plane for a carrier inspection and aviation demonstrations. The all day program capped a two week aviation education workshop led by Professor Robert E. Pitts with several names listed as participants.
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Auburn
Sacutty
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Pensacola
Fla
School of Education
Gulf of Mexico
Robert E. Pitts
Aeronautics
Harvey Bodiford
Abbeville
Harold Dums
Thomasville
Marion J. Fortner
Kenneth Hampton
Double Springs
Sam Haynes
Dawson
Robert Haynes
Baileyton
C. A. Knowles
Montevallo
Leon Towery
Curis
R. W. Tribble
Q. P. Umphrey
Joppa
Robert Waller
Inverness
Samm York
Zebulon Judd
Roger W. Allen
Pitts
A. W. Reynolds
J. Q. Brackeen
Robert K. Evans
C. H. McGehee
Department of Aeronautics
Unorthodox Canterbury Dean Aims for Uplift in Britain
The 74 year old dean, a noted modernist and social justice campaigner, has long influenced church and politics. Once appointed by Ramsay MacDonald, he advocates social reform, dress openness for youth, and has praised the USSR. His Russia stance caused canon disownings, which he denies. A visa to the United States may be possible in years ahead.
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England
Britain
Canterbury
Miniter
Ramsay MacDonald
Johnson
Oxford
Manchester
Russia
U.S.S.R
America
Wallace
Christmas tree origins predate Christian use
Sun-worshiping pagans celebrated the winter solstice with a tree tradition well before Christians adopted the practice. The claim highlights ancient festivity roots and contrasts with later religious adoption, emphasizing the tree as a long-standing seasonal symbol.
Florida GOP strengthens Dewey Warren campaign drive
Florida Republicans moved to fortify their campaign for the Dewey Warren ticket selecting C C Spades as state campaign manager and naming J Harry Schad and G H Alexander to run North and South Florida clubs. Mrs W B Parks was named to handle women’s activities and the Florida Republican was endorsed as the party paper. A finance committee led by Spades Alexander and Dr W B Parks was appointed to raise funds for the fall drive.
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Orlando
Frs
Florida
Emory Akerman
Alexander Akerman
GOP
Dewey - Warren
Akerman Brothers
C. C. Spades
St. Augustine
J. Harry Schad
Gainesville
G. H. Alexander
Ft. Myers
North
South Florida
Spades
W. B. Parks
Starke
Florida Republican
Miles H. Draper
Tampa
Alexander
Inter Calls Meeting of Accounts Group
Montgomery Alabama ap legislative committee that directs the state examiners of accounts will hold a Friday meeting to discuss matters of importance. Lt. Gov. Inzer chairs the session at the request of Chief Examiner Ralph Eagerton as Sen. Cater reports. No specifics were released.
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Montgomery
J. C. Inzer
Ralph Eagerton
Silas Cater
Inter
Sen
Carter
Eagerton
Capitol
Highway Department
Highway Committee
Department of Examiners of Accounts
Metropolitan Opera To Open After All Season Restored
New York AP reports the Metropolitan Opera will open for the 1948-49 season after unions shelved wage and benefit demands. The decision reverses an August cancellation citing a 220000 deficit and rising costs. Edward Johnson will announce opening date and season length.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera Association
Edward Johnson
Minnager
F-80s to Join Florida Assault Demonstration
Twenty-one F-80s from the 27th Jet Fighter Squadron will take part in a combined air ground assault demonstration at Eglin Field Florida from September 27 to November 3. The fighters, based at March Field Riverside California, arrived at Brookley Air Force Base yesterday for training ahead of the Florida demonstration Operation Combine TL.
Congress life a tough grind for a fixed salary
Washington reports describe a congressman's lot as appealing on paper with salary and allowances, yet draining in reality. The piece quotes Rep Dewey Short on endless campaigning, criticism, and the seniority system, concluding many avoid politics for life.
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Congress
Dewey Short
R-Mo
West Point Appointment Announcement
Announcement yesterday after receiving instructions from Maj. Gen. Edward F. Whiteoil. The item notes cadet appointment to West Point and references military leadership and official guidance.
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West Point
Edward F. Witeeil
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