OPS Telegrams and a Sun Warning in Alabama Newsroom
A chaotic clipped column reviews Office of Price Stabilization OPS telegrams sent to newspapers, arguing they waste money and blur duties. It also includes a long advisory on sun safety and cautions readers about overexposure while praising prudent health practices and restraint in public messaging.
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Daxparks
Montgomery
Office of Price Stabilization
Alabama
Western Union
OFS
State Exchange Clubs Convention Resolution at Dothan
The Alabama State Exchange Clubs in formal convention at Dothan May 11 and 12 1951 passed a resolution expressing heartfelt thanks to those who contributed to the convention's enjoyment and directing the secretary to record the resolution in minutes and mail copies to the Dothan Chamber of Commerce.
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Alabama State Exchange Clubs
Dothan
St Ord
States Clubs
Dothan Chamber of Cadmerce
Letters From Readers Thank You For Convention Publicity
A reader letter from ML C. Hines, State Secretary Treasurer of Alabama, thanks the Houston Hotel Dothan Exchange Club City Editor and Dothan Eagle managers for publicity of a convention. The note praises the convention as one of the best in Alabama and expresses gratitude to Miss Abby Evard and the paper for coverage.
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Azert T
Houston
Dothan Exchange Club
Dothan Eagle
Dothan
Abby Evlard
Alabama
United States to Cover Nationalist China's UN Dues
The United States is set to pay or back a loan to settle Nationalist China's UN dues, currently outstanding around 5.09 million dollars. Without quick payment, Nationalists risk losing their General Assembly role, while Russia opposes UN credit extensions. officials say arrangements will be made, arguing the funding serves a favorable alignment.
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Communist Ching Club
China
United States
General Assembly
Russia
Out in Hollywood Dog Tschaikowsky Catches The Concierge Note
The dog Tschaikowsky, famed for piano acts, was booked for a San Francisco concert but the show was canceled after a musician union agent warned the theater would require a stand by pianist if the dog performed. The theater refused to hire a card holding pianist, leaving the event off.
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Hollywood
Tschaikowsky
Ain
San Francisco
Musicians’ Union
An Independent Dog and One Man's World of Dogs
HAL BOYLE recalls a man who adored dogs of many breeds from beagles to a Chow named Ching. The father’s generous, easygoing nature hid a stubborn pride and a hard test of loyalty as Ching rejected him. After Ching’s death, the father never again brought home another Chow, choosing to remain “Dad” to his dogs and children.
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New York
Olen
Dad
Dolores
Ching
Oii
Westbrook Pegler on drought and politics in the desert
Westbrook Pegler surveys water scarcity and economic change in the American Southwest. He notes drought driven by pumping, rapid metro growth around Phoenix and Tucson, labor clashes with the CIO and UAW, a GOP shift led by Governor Howard Pyle, and a Nevada style political strife with corruption probes in Pima and Searchlight. The piece blends reportage with opinion on regional development and governance.
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East
Oklahoma
Tess
New York
Kensien Dam
Arizona
Phoenix
Republic
Tatis-Monthan Field
Grand Central
United Auto
CIO
Ae Mimney
Redbull
UAW
Howard Singhes
Ariim
Howard Pyle
Tucson
Republica
Per
Foster Rock+well
Maggie
John Sundé
Michael O'Connor
Tyson
Political Action Committee
O'Connor
George Maclone
Nevada
Pyle
Pima County
Searchlight
Roger Foley
Lake Mead
Las Vegas
Scereblight
Foley
Hat-Passing Proposal Urged to Streamline Local Charities
The Dothan Eagle editors urge Andalusia groups to adopt a single annual charity drive modeled after Detroit. They warn current solicitors harass the public weekly and suggest a one-time campaign organized by all groups, noting mixed success of isolated efforts and urging a unified approach.
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Dothan Way
Horace Hall
Nat Faulk
Dothan
Boyond Girls Scouts
Red Cross
Andalusia
Detroit
Andalusia Star
People Are Funny In Fer rons Era Says Sylacauga News
The Sylacauga News comments on the current Fer rons administration noting boredom in the first half of its term and imagines a playful scene where a hypothetical “Old Governors Never Die” could stir the state if another election were possible.
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Ferrons
Big Jin Folsom
Sylacauga News
Forgotten Man in 1951 Price War and Consumer Strain
The piece discusses the Macy Gimbel price war and its impact on consumers especially white collar workers and retirees on fixed incomes. It notes possible further Federal Reserve credit restrictions, looming wage increases, demand for meat-price controls, and the broader risk of economic strain and shortages as inventories rise and buying power shifts amid wartime legacies and government policy.
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Washington
Congress of
United States
Father
Federal Reserve
Congress
F.R
Capitol Hall
Howse
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ford and Hudson
UF to Present 1138 Degrees at Commencement
Florida's University of Florida will award 1138 degrees at final commencement ceremonies in Gainesville. University President J Hills Miller is set to speak while Dr George Thomas urged students at a nearby baccalaureate service to seek responsibility in leaders and followers as the nation faces economic demands.
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Florida
University of Florida
University
J. Hills Miller
George Thomas
Treasury
Positor
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