Eisenhower Out Of Running, Truman Aides Say
President Truman's aides declared Gen Dwight D Eisenhower definitely out of the Democratic presidential race after private assurances from two close friends. They reported Eisenhower believes he cannot accept any party's nomination and cautioned no draft movement remains possible. Senator Lister Hill of Alabama and James Roosevelt expressed differing views on a possible nomination.
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Jack Bell
Philadelphia
Truman
Dwight JD. Eisenower
White House
Eisenhower
New York
Ike
J. Howard McGrath
James Roosevelt
California
Roosevelt
Deep South
Lister Hill
Alabama
Hill
Chauncey Sparks
County Farmers Tour Experiment Station Draws 750 Visitors
Houston County farmers and veteran students completed a two day tour of the Niregrass Experiment Station amid lectures by Supt J P Wilson. About 750 locals visited with 600 veterans studying vocational agriculture. Wilson said dry weather kept field experiments largely fail for the year.
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Houston County
Deadland
Geneva County
South Alabama
C. M
Wilson
Bargain Day Plan Draws Dothan Merchant Support
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce announces a Bargain Day program with strong merchant backing. The Retail Merchants Association reports 49 replies showing enthusiasm and near full cooperation for special buys on designated days. Auto dealers, hardware, cafes, drug, department, and dry goods outlets pledge participation across a wide range of businesses.
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Snooth
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber
Stahone An Piancre
Alpiost
Judge R S Reid Dies In Andalusia
Andalusia special report states Circuit Judge Robert S. Reid of the 22nd judicial circuit Covington Geneva Counties died this morning after a long illness. He was fifty seven. Reid had served as county court chair then as circuit solicitor and later as judge for the 22nd circuit. He was born in Cosicy and served as captain in World War I. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Andalusia
Robert S. Reid
Covington
Geneva
Coffee
Cnr
Hill Pushes Draft For General Eisenhower Amid Convention
Alabama Senator Aster Hill proposes drafting General Eisenhower for the Democratic nomination as delegates discuss civil rights and walkouts at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. John Mandeville of Alabama backs Eisenhower over Truman, while Eisenhower says he will not identify with a party or seek office at this time.
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Montgomery
Aster Hill
D-Ala
Eisenhwer
Democratic Nations
Ailadelphia
Alabama
John Mandeville
Mobile
Eisenhower
Truman
Mandeville
Sste
Hill
Hull
Esselhower
Eiseihower
Race Issue Rocks Democratic Platform Writers
Philadelphia AP report shows Civil Rights demands split the party with groups urging an immediate special session to pass President Truman civil rights measures. Walter White for 21 Negro organizations calls for endorsing the full civil rights program including anti lynching poll tax abolition and FEPC. The Civil Rights Congress seeks to bar delegates tied to poll tax or Klan support.
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Max Hall
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Truman
National Negro Council
Walter White
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
White
America
United States Senate
The
Civil Rights Congress
Ku Klux Klan
Civil Rights Perganizations
Platform Committee
Rex Harrison Investigated Over Star Carole Landis Death
British actor Rex Hartson faced a coroner’s inquiry in the death of film star Carole Landis. He was reported as the last person to see Landis alive and found her body, while her attorney dismissed financial distress as a cause and a second will search continued.
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Hollywood
Aps
Rex Hartson
Carole Landis
Harrison
Riviera
Lawrence Ridste
San Bernardino
Calif
Jerry Giesler
Man Missing After Swim In Gravel Pit Near Montgomery
Charles A Keating age 42 of Montgomery was reported missing after a swim with companions in a gravel pit north of Man Zomerv. State Highway Patrol and local authorities searched the pit while pursuing efforts to locate the missing man.
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Montgomery
Charles A Keating
State Highway Patrol
Keating
Hehway Patra
Folsom Paternity Action Dismissed in Alabama Case
In Cullman Alabama Judge James H Crow Jr dismissed a paternity suit seeking Gov James Folsom as father of a 2 year old boy The ruling noted the case could not aid the infant and was dismissed without prejudice The mother Mrs Christine Putman Johnston had earlier sought a common law husband declaration and called the dismissal a relief from a rotten mess Overall the actions centered on whether Folsom and Johnston lived as man and wife in several states
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Cullman
Ala
Alabama
James FE. Folsom
James H. Crow, Jr
Christine Putman Johnston
Tne Suite
Folsom
Barmiitingham Hotel
Motos Sy
Polio Cases Mount In North Carolina
North Carolina reports rising polio cases with several outbreaks in indicated counties. Health officials warn the surge may approach record levels for the year as cases spread to multiple communities and prompt protective measures.
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North Carolina
Berlin Blockade Forces Cuts In Travel and Power
The Soviet starvation blockade of Berlin led to drastic reductions by American British and French authorities. Col Frank Howley blamed the Russians and urged Western Berliners to endure the hardships as freedom and democracy require struggle. Restrictions included ending elevated rail service, limiting streetcar and subway hours, and restricting electricity to 4 hours daily for the western sectors.
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Walter Rundle
Berlin
Col
Frank Howley
U. S
War Veterans See Berlin Shuttle as Simple Task
Frankfurt report notes veterans flying supplies to Berlin endure 16 hour shifts with 16 off as they shuttle cargo while Russia blocks land routes. Pilots describe Gulf War like experiences and a few Russian fighters seen, though containment remains steady during missions between Frankfurt and Berlin.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Berlin
U. S. Air Force
Alaska
Lucien Rainey
Macogaret
Ala
Thins
Victor Fo Fane
St. Loui
Fineuoy
Paris
Flere
Kearnet
Amerean
Alabama New Jersey Tie In Legion Work
Fragmentary notice reports a tie between Alabama and New Jersey in a Legion work event. The readable text references prize, citation, and a dated session, with disruptions obscuring full details of roles or outcomes.
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Alabama
New Jersey
U.N. Observers Evacuated as Egypt Attacks Tel Aviv Area
U.N. mediator Bernadotte said Arabs rejected extending the Palestine truce as Egypt advanced south of Tel Aviv with air and artillery. U.S. ships moved to Haifa to evacuate observers and staff while Jewish and Arab forces prepared to resume combat. Civilian employees began evacuations toward Haifa.
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Hjclelr
UIC
United Nations
U. S
Palau
Haifa
U.N
U.S
Marquette
Haifa Bay
Putnam
Henley
Owen
Bernadotte
Beirut
Lebanon
Anx
Jerusalems
Holy City
Palestine
Israel
Isdud
Tel Aviv
W. B. McCoy
Oxford
Soft Coal Strike Inquiry Nears End
The government nears the end of a three day inquiry into the steel and coal strike. NLRB plans to interview Welly Hopkins, chief counsel for John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers, about charges claiming Lewis violated the Taft Hartley act. The dispute centers on the union shop clause in a new wage agreement.
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Steep Industry Coal Winery
Geared Steels
NLEE
Welly Hoapkine
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sndustey
Lewis
NLRB
Hopkins
Fortis Corm
Leavis
Steel Indeetry
Apont
U N Security Council Meets Over Palestine Crisis
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session at 2 30 pm prompted by Israel seeking action to stop Egyptian forces in Southern Palestine. The U N called the meeting after Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Shertok reported an Egyptian offensive and a battle in South Palestine. Israel said it was prepared for decisive action on all fronts.
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Max Harrelson Lake
United Nations Security Council
Israel
Palestine
U. N
United States
Council
U U. N
Trygve Lie
Moshe Shertok
Security Council
Shertok
LaRue Horn Talked As Revenue Chief Draft Headed By Hamm
Alabama reports indicate State Revenue Commissioner Philip Hamm will become the director of the Selective Service under the new draft program. LaRue Horn, longtime tax official, would lead the Revenue Department if Wuram is named. Horn was appointed confidential assistant to the Revenue Commission at 425 dollars monthly. Folsom and Hamm, longtime friends, campaigned together for delegates to the Democratic National Convention and U S Senate.
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Montgomery
CAP
Philip Hamm
Alabama Selective Service
Capitol
James E. Folsom
Horn
Wuram
LaRue Horn
Revenue Department
Revenue Commission
Washington
Folsom
Hamm
U. S. Senate
Murray Rejects Bid To Address Democratic Convention
Pittsburgh report says Philip Murray president of the CIO rejected an invitation to address the Democratic National Convention today.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO
Bear Attacks Child in National Forest. Woman Recounts Grizzly Tragedy
In Marquette National Forest a bear dragged a 3 year old from a cabin steps and carried the girl into the woods where she died. The mother alerted rangers who organized a recovery party. the child's body was found about two hours later.
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Marquette National Forest
Carol Ann
Moneranky
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