Christianity as Practical Foundation of Society
The United Nations official Francis Sayre argues Christianity is an intensely practical life for here and now. He says it is not a dreamy escape but a God given foundation for a just peace and stable civilization, capable of uniting humanity toward moral and economic progress under Christ.
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Francis B. Sayre
Trusteeship Council of the United Nations
Princeton Theological Seminary
Mr. Sayre
Sayre
United Nations
America
Philadelphia Postscripts: Convention Hypocrisy Critique Roosevelts Tribute
Nat C. Faulk critiques the Democratic convention coverage and tribute to Franklin D Roosevelt, arguing it masked party maneuvers. He notes repeated uses of FDR quotes, Curley’s presence, Wallace's brief nomination, and debates over civil rights and statehood for Hawaii and Alaska shaping the South's political leverage.
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Navy Chaplains
Virgin Islands
Guam
Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
Senate
Democratic Party
Merry Go Round Art Clash and Cold War Feuds
The column recalls Congress attacking a State Department art exhibit led by Assistant Secretary Benton, then selling the art for a profit after a political backlash. It also discusses a theory on who shot Tito’s ally and the shifting Moscow power struggle between Molotov and Zhdanov, plus Tito’s break with Moscow and embassy protocol quirks in Yugoslavia.
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South holds key to future of home rule in national dispute
John Temple Graves analyzes the Philadelphia vote on civil rights and warns Southern leaders to unite under a new banner Home Rule. He cites 4582 to 691%% support against federalism, urging Southern liberals and conservatives along with New England and the West to organize for withholding Southern electoral votes from Truman without aiding Dewey.
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Dewey
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Birmingham Post
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Georgia
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J. M. Davis
Los Angeles
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Southern Autonomy and political rancor swirl in Dixie letters
Readers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida and beyond flood The Eagle with fiery notes on the Democratic convention, Dewey Warren, and Southern autonomy. Editors publish a chorus calling for federal departure from states’ rights battles, with pleas to boycott Truman and reshape Southern political power.
Berlin Occupied Areas and US State Views Westward
A garbled set of quotations discusses Berlin occupation zones and international stance. Secretary of State Mar saad asserts staying in Berlin under Allied agree ments. Dewey and Vandenberg advocate strong partnership and firm platform. Economic lines note sales and profit margins dipping due to costs. References to Abraham Zionist state and King Abdullah mix with unclear corporate remarks from American Can Co.
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Berlin
Germany
Marsaad
Lister Hill Wins Democratic Nomination in Second District
In a special primary on Monday Lister Hill of Montgomery won the Democratic nomination for representative from the Second Congressional District with 9,092 votes and a 754 vote majority to fill the unexpired term of the late John R. Tyson. W B Jefferies elected councilman Ward Four as Saxon Poyner resigns. Hartford defeats Dothan 8 to 3. John Mack Brown homers for Dothan in fifth. Graceville Sunday School picnic at Fritters Springs. International Bible Students set a three day meeting in Dothan drawing attendees from Alabama Georgia and Florida.
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Dick Russell
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Truman
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Alabama
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Montgomery
Hill
John R. Tyson
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International Bible Students
Dothan
Florida
Auto skate inventor offers remedy for flat tires
New York inventor Mildred George introduces an auto skate device weighing 18 pounds with six wheels and a detachable steel ramp. The user places the ramp before the flat tire, attaches the skate to the ramp, drives on, then detaches and slides to the nearest gas station for help.
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New York
Mildred George
Shingles Not Fatal Said Britannica Record
Contrary to common belief a patient with shingles does not die from the disease Britannica notes it is never fatal even when the rash surrounds the body of a patient.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Unfinished Michelangelo Statues Reported by Britannica
Britannica notes Michelangelo left many statues incomplete due to impatience and impetuous carving. The sculptor reportedly began blocks without sufficient planning, resulting in works that were not fully prepared or finished.
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Michelangelo
Encyclopedia Britannica
Paid for ideas by Augustin Scribe controversy
The French dramatist Augustin Scribe reportedly paid for ideas as copyright in ideas. He allegedly sent money to men unaware he had drawn on their work, a claim noted in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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