Wallace's Party Platform Seeks Global Peace and Rights
The 7000 word draft of Henry Wallace's Progressive party platform was made public detailing calls for peace with Russia government ownership of industry full equality for minorities including Negroes Jewish people and other groups. It advocates UN as a foundation for eventual world government and promotes a stronger new deal style economic program with price controls for cost of living. The document also criticizes both major parties for war plans and urges negotiation with the Soviet Union to resolve disputes.
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APY
Patform
Henry Wale
Progressive Party
Russia
America
United Nations
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Tay
Tisplank
Soviet Union
United Allons
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A Bomb Tests Prove Nation In Better Position
President Truman said the latest A-bomb tests at Eniwetok show the United States has strengthened its atomic position in an insecure world. He emphasized continued secrecy for security, the goal of peaceful use, and the rejection of international control due to Soviet noncooperation. The statement followed the Sandstone tests by AEC and noted secrecy is necessary amid international uncertainty.
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Washington
O ‘Truman
Pacific
Truman
United States
Japan
Russia
United Nations
Tme
Anl
Atomic Energy Commission
Eniwetok
Local Group Seeks Trade School Hangers in Capital Visit
A Houston County delegation and state officials travel to Montgomery and then Washington to press for two hangars and a state trade school at Napier Field. Logue and State Sen. Gay Hardwick lead the effort with Dr. A Ho Meadors and J. H. Ingram in supporting the project as a priority.
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Houston County
Montgomery
Washington
Napier Field
Judge Alert
Logue
Gay Hardwick
A Ho Meadors
Mate
J. H. Ingram
Gerry
McCorvey Moves to Back Truman in Alabama Tug of War
Alabama Democrats face factional split as State Party Chairman Gessner T. McCorvey aligns to back President Truman. Marion Rushton resigns from the Democratic National Committee in protest of civil rights platform, while Senator Joseph N. Langan pushes an independent pro Truman slate. Langan convenes Montgom ery meeting Aug 16 with invited figures to name electors.
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Mercer Bailey
Alabama
Marion Rushton
Montgomery
Gessner T. McCorvey
Truman
President Truman
Joseph N. Langan
Mobile
Roanoke
Ala
Jestler
McCorvey
Haresthe
Tom Heflin
Lafayette
al Smith
Heflin
Ats
U. S. Senate
Isle
Johnnu Bankhead, Jr
Langan
Lister Hit
Channery Sparks
Samson Man Killed In Sawmill Accident
Samson correspondent reports Richard Hadaway, 22, of Samson route three, died near Friday from injuries after a sawn accident at a sawmill west of Samson. Dr. E T Brunson in Surton said Hadaway died en route to a doctor. Funeral services are pending with local arrangements announced.
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Samson
Richard Hadaway
Macedarommunny
E T Brunson
Surrton
Hadaway
Branton
Dixie Democrats To Carry Campaign Into Every State
General Lucius D. Clay arrived in Berlin to command the blockade response and announced a top level diplomatic Berlin meeting next week. He will travel to London with Gen. Walter Bedell Smith to confer with British and French authorities. Brig. Gen. John F. McBlain remains on the staff with Gen. LeMay aboard the plane.
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Berlin
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Govenor
Washington
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1. S State Department
Charles
Chip) Hohlen
Soviet Union
Clay
London
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LeMay
Rheinmain Alee
Frankfurt
McBlain
Smith
One Wage
Thurmond To Head Nationwide Fight
ATLANTA APBEM PRICE States Rights Democrats announced plans to run Strom Thurmond for president in all states. The Birmingham convention recommended Thurmond and Mississippi Gov. Fielding Wright as presidential and vice presidential candidates to defend states rights against Truman. The group pledged to preserve American government under state sovereignty and personal liberty. Thurmond said the party will run and expects to be elected, with speeches planned in Cherryville North Carolina and others to follow.
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Bem Price
Atlanta
APJ
George McNabb
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Thurmond
Truman
Hig Rinhine
Birmingham
Mee
Kielding J. Wright
Mississippi
Thwemond
Cherryville
N.C
Ghia Dern
Prismuri
Atates
Party Ma
Sumter
8. C
Harale
Henri Merring
Dewey urged to oppose federal farm price controls
Gov Thomas E Dewey, Republican candidate, urged by 75 agricultural editors to fight price controls on farm products. They warned renewed controls would cut export food output and push producers to slaughter. Dewey acknowledged some price support is needed but opposed central bureaucratic management and favored free research exchange.
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Columbus
Ohio
Republican Standard Bearer
Tess
Dewey
Parling
Sethi
Petgeany T. KR
Neal
Paul Hea
Wallace Taylor Head Third Party Nomination Peak
Douglas B. Cornell reports at Convention Hall Philadelphia the Progressive Party unanimously backs Henry A. Wallace for president and nominates Taylor of Idaho for vice president. The scene includes critics from both major parties and calls for peace and better relations with Russia.
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Wallace
Waltbury
Bellevue Stratford
Philadelphia
Henry Wallace
Douglas B. Cornell
Philadelpian
APL
Ileagiois Progressive Arly
Henry A. Wallace
Pendentaail
Tum Fer
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Imate
Woman killed husband in three story leap
A report describes a woman killing her husband by leaping from a three story building. The account notes sensational details and fragmented phrases from the periodical, with unclear names or locations.
Wary Congressmen Prepare For Special Session Tomorrow
Washington dispatch reports anxious lawmakers prepare for a Truman called special session. Republicans and Southern Democrats signal mixed aims as they debate civil rights and other bills amid prompt Senate actions. leaders urge restraint while parties marshal support for upcoming votes.
Berlin Plane Crash Kills At Least Two
An aging Berlin report details a disastrous plane crash that struck a street near apartment blocks. The wreckage damaged trees and buildings, with initial reports noting several injuries and at least two fatalities. Local and military authorities began emergent responses.
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Berlin
Pene
Mtn
Mair
The
Boswetor
Teety
France Names Marie Premier
Andre Mure, a veteran of Buchenwald, became Premier of France after a 352 to 190 confidence vote in the National Assembly. He aims for a center route with a "brain trust" of elder statesmen and immediate cabinet formation amid domestic division and East-West Berlin tensions. The Radicals backed him as party splits loom and negotiations continue.
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Josep W. Gnigg
Paris
Andre Mure
Nat Buchenwald
France
Ntional
Marie
Robert Schuman
Berlin
Talmadge Injured In Auto Accident
A gubernatorial candidate Herman Talmadge and three companions were badly but not seriously injured when their car collided with another vehicle and overturned en route from Statesboro. Talmadge suffered facial injuries and a mouth lip cut and was admitted to Claxton Hospital. Sims Garrett, Geare Stewart, and Miss Jerry Price of Atlanta were treated for injuries including bruises, scalp lacerations, and a fractured shoulder blade.
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Dublin
Herman Talmadze
Talmadge
Geare Stewart
Atlanta
Jerry Price
Atlante
Pany
Statesboro
F. B Claxton
Fabulous Woman Publisher Cissy Patterson Dies At 75
The obituary notes publisher Cissy Patterson died at age 75. The article references her prominence as a public figure and leader in journalism, describing her as a vibrant, influential personality who shaped the paper she led.
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