Subscription Rates and Public Notices in a Historic Paper
The item outlines subscription pricing by carrier or mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida, with various weekly monthly and yearly rates, plus classified charges and Associated Press credits. It also contains respondable content on public notices and a political op-ed warning about anti lynching legislation and the potential for flood of compensation claims to counties rather than perpetrators.
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Southern Democrats weigh boycott plan over platform clash
Alabama Democrats consider McCorvey proposals to walk out if the national platform harms Southern interests. The plan aims to influence electors and potentially shift the 1948 presidential contest toward a House vote, prompting debate on loyalty, timing, and impact on Alabama voters.
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Alabama
Rayburn Faces Rebel Texas Over Civil Rights Plot
In Washington Sam Rayburn near-staged a revolt against a Texas rebellion led by Rep Ed Gossett to oppose civil rights. Gossett pressed the Texas delegation to back anti civil rights resolutions, while Rayburn urged individual signatures. Other Southern members backed the effort with a steering committee drafting a milder measure. John Rankin amplified opposition while the group adopted Clark's resolution with minor changes.
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Mississippi
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J. Bayard Clark
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Rootin’ Tootin
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Rankin Bellows
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Clark
States rights and southern conservative stance debated
This column argues that belief in states rights and local self government can be seen as conservative and notes Southern governors calling for action to protect state rights against federal overreach. It cites Wendell Willkie Jefferson and Byrd, framing the issue as a national matter with broad Democratic support across the South and beyond.
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Stassen
Thurmond
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Quips and Quirks in a Laughing World
A collage of lighthearted observations and sharp one-liners. From teachers advocating old west language to door squeaks at 2 a.m. to sunny long-term forecasts and jokes about gold in teeth. Notable bits include a Western town dish contest won by men and the spread of languages worldwide.
Winking at small violations warned by judge and editors
A Spring term grand jury charge from Circuit Judge J H Disque warns against winking at any law violations as risk to safety and rising offenses. Local editorials urge clear ballot rules and election process guidance to prevent confusion at the May primary.
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Suggested approach to challenged ballot problem debated
The article discusses voting machines performing well but challenged ballots causing trouble in elections. It notes secrecy, faster voter choices, and quick totals, with 75 ballots in one election and over 100 in another. A forthcoming May election is described as hotly contested between individuals.
Civil rights letter praises Tuscaloosa officer’s handling
A Tuscaloosa fireman received a letter from a Black minister involved in a car wreck praising the police officer who managed the incident. The note says the officer’s respectful treatment by white officers and the minister’s gratitude reflect measured, harmonious community relations.
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Poliman D. D. Darnell
10Th Annne
Alway M. C. Williams
Ma Tenance of Harmony
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Boaz tax lector candidate Clark seeks support
E L Clark of Boaz runs for tax collector in the Boaz Leader letter page. He states he has served six years and wants six more. He urges neighbors to vote for him, presenting his candidacy as the preferred front for the office.
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E. L. Clark
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Hele
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