Ghostwriting in politics sparks debate across eras
Hal Boyle notes ghostwriting’s long history from ancient writers to modern leaders. He cites Caesar, Dumas, Washington, and Gen. Hugh Johnson, who used ghostwriters like Charley Michelson. The piece questions honesty and calls for clarity, recounting how experts helped Ickes and comparing lawmakers’ reliance on unseen speechwriters.
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Arthur Edgon
Hal Boyle
Washington
Auluis Hirtius
Julius Caesar
Seneca
Nero
Demosthenes
Alexandre Dumas
George Washington
Literary Digest
Mark Train
Ulysses S. Grant
Daniel Marsh
Boston University
Forum
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Alexander Hamilton
Frankin Messeveli
Tommy Corcoran
Johnson
Charley Michelson
Michelson
Harold Ickes
Ickes
Library of Congress
U.S Senate
Byrd
R-Va
Edward Burke
Nebraska
Russell says US must fight again if Reds threaten
Senator Russell addressing the Atlanta Constitution warns that the United States may need to fight again if Soviet aggression threatens American institutions and freedom. He urges Democrats to discard Truman, draft Eisenhower, and criticizes U S policy on Spain in anti communism talks. He predicts Truman would lose in November and Eisenhower would be a stronger candidate.
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U. S
Russell
Winder
D-Ga
Atlanta Constitution
Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
United States
Spain
Russia
America
Germany
Mayor Mullins Helps Nab Gas Thief In Elba
In Elba, Mayor L. P. Mullins aided after a gas station theft. A man filling $4.50 worth of fuel fled without payment and was traced by Mullins to Opp and Jacksonville, Fla. Police arrested him after a brief chase. the suspect gave a false name and faced a small charge.
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L. P. Mullins
Jacksonville
Fla
Long
Phyllis Etheridge Dies Here Saturday
Phyllis Elaine Etheridge two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Etheridge of Dothan route one died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon after a short illness. Surviving include parents two brothers five sisters grandparents and a funeral set for 4 p m today at Cool Springs Church with Rev W O Phillips officiating burial in the church cemetery Ward Wilson of Dothan in charge Pallbearers named Charles Hundley Byron Baker Dozier Ellis Warner Eis Wenzel Ellis and Hoyt Etheridge
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Phyllis Elaine Etheridge
Otis Etheridge
Dothan
Bobby Ray
Billy Wayne Etheridge
Charles Hundley
Enterprize
Ouida
Gail Joan
Janice
Ellis
Enterprise
Cool Springs Church
W. O. Phillips
Ward-Wilson
Byron Baker
Dozier Ellis
Warner Eis
Wenzel Ellis
Hoyt Etheridge
Miss America Barbara Walker Engaged to Dr John Hummel
MEMPHIS Tenn AP Miss America Barbara Jo Walker announced her engagement to Dr John Vernon Hummel set for early summer. She will graduate from Memphis State College in June. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Walker. Hummel, a UT medical graduate, studied at Central College Fayetteville Mo and Washington University St Louis. His parents are Mr and Mrs Paul W Hummel of Charleston Mo. Walker has long said she preferred marriage over a movie career.
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Memphis, Tenn
Barbara Jo Walker
John Vernon Hummel
Memphis State College
Robert H. Walker
Iummel
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Central College
Fayetteville
Washington University
St. Louis
Paul W. Hummel
Charleston, Mo
Louise Brough to lead U S Wightman Cup team for Wimbledon
Louise Brough the U S Women's amateur champion from Beverly Hills Calif was named yesterday to lead a four player U S team in the Wightman Cup international classic against Great Britain at Wimbledon June 11 and 12.
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New York
Wpp
Louise Brough
U. S
Beverly Hills
Calif
Great Britain
Drivers Run Lights Prompt One Fix For Accidents
Approximately forty percent of motor accidents are blamed on drivers trying to beat the traffic signals. The observation highlights the danger of rushing through red lights and supports calls for stricter enforcement and public safety campaigns.
Mitchell gets long delayed honor from Air Force
AES C AUSTIN WASHINGTON UP They honored Brig Gen Billy Mitchell with a special gold medal authorized by the 79th Congress. A Pentagon ceremony praised his pioneering aviation service. It came long after his death and was accepted by his widow and son as vindication. Gen Carl Spaatz delivered a spontaneous tribute to the air pioneer.
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AES
C. Austin Washington
William
Billy) Mitchell
Billy
U. S. Air Force
Mitchell
79Th Congress
Pentagon
Carl Spaatz
Air Force
Congress
Thomas B. Byrd
Boyce
William L. Mitchell, Jr
Spaatz
United States Air Force
Billy Mitchell
E Farmer 80 Dies At Home In Slocomb
E Farmer aged eighty died at his Slocomb home after several weeks illness. He was a Church of Christ member who had lived in the area all his life. Funeral at Pleasant Hill church at 2 p.m. with ministers John C. Ingram J W Yeoman and Barkley Bell. Burial in church cemetery. Ward Wilson of Dothan in charge. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Mattie Enfinger Bonifay and Mrs Catherine Bolin Slocomb three sons Harmon Bonifay Archie Slocomb Clayton Bonifay seventeen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers A G Moss J W Bolin W R B Tew M D Phillips J R Bolin Joe Blount.
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Slocomb
E. Farmer
Farmer
Church of Christ
Pleasant Hill Church
John C. Ingram
J. W. Yeoman
Barkley Bell
Ward Wilson
Dothan
Pet shop duck sinks gracefully in water stunt
A pet shop duck recruited for a new Anna Neagle film sank as soon as placed in water. Ornithologist Peter Scott said dry land life affected the ducks glands, preventing feather coating to absorb water.
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London
Anna Neagle
Peter Scott
Rhubarb Used as Medicine for Over 4600 Years
Britannica states rhubarb has served as a medicinal remedy for more than 4600 years, reflecting its long standing place in traditional healing practices and herbal pharmacopoeias across civilizations.
Mobile’s ATC Group Sets 2 New Records
Mobile's Third Air Transport Group at Brookley AFB reported 24 flights in a day carrying 156 passengers and 196,284 pounds of cargo surpassing a previous record of 128 passengers and 157,802 pounds. Col. George S. Cassady announced tempo increases with the arrival of C-74 cargo planes, part of four ATC installations serving overseas bases.
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Mobile
Air Transport Command
Brookley Air Force Base
Caribbean
Georges. Cassady
ATC Group
Cassady
ATC
Air Force
Westover Field
Mass
Fairfield - Suisun
Calif
Great Falls
Mont
Geese Spotted Flying Over Himalsys Mountains
Report notes flocks of geese observed in the Himalsys region with an estimated flight altitude of six and a half miles.
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Himalsys Mountains
Camden horse wins Carolina Cup steeplechase
Big Mike a bay gelding eight years old from Mrs. G Bliss Flaccus Legnier Pa. won the three mile timber race at the Carolina Cup steeplechase in Camden.
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Camden
D. C
Big Mike
Kansas duo collect barbed wire as unusual hobby
A University of Kansas graduate student and a history professor share an uncommon pastime by collecting barbed wire. They study its varieties, origins, and uses, turning their hobby into a case study of regional industry and design.
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Lawrence, Kan
University of Kansas
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