Election Irregularities Spark Debate On Voting Machines
An Associated Press analysis notes Houston County voters faced morning delays but overall praised voting machines over paper ballots. The piece argues machines deter crooks, while acknowledging manipulation exists, and highlights unions' views on wages, youth hiring, and productivity incentives amid a broader labor survey from Boston to Los Angeles.
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Let There Be Light Gospel Quotation Echoes in Verse
Fragmentary historical note presents a religious quotation from scripture 1 Thessalonians 2 9 and a garbled name Gardiner Borlag or similar. The readable text frames labor, preaching the gospel and love as spiritual power with a brief archaic phrasing. The piece resembles a devotional fragment or sermon quotation in a historical page.
President names new member to Council of Economic Advisers
President Truman selects Dr. Borough of the University of Chicago as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers, replacing Leon Keyserling who moves to chair the body and succeeds Dr. Edwin Nourse who criticized river and harbor pork barrelling and called for restraint in federal appropriations.
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Edwin G. Nourre
Voting Machine Debate Highlights Nuisance in Primary Voting
Reported exchange centers on ballot access issues in Madison County and statewide concerns over voting machine jams. Huntsville Times notes initial complaints, later clarifications from Mobile and Dothan papers, with counties delaying results into the night and calls for machine reforms.
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Madison County
Decatur Daily
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Birmingham Post
Jefferson
Huntsville Times
Invest in Alabama urges local support for college scholarships
Dr. Jenny Caldwell president of Alabama College spoke at the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs in Bertrams home week urging Alabama residents to fund scholarships locally. He warned many students do not know the value of Alabama colleges and urged supporting scholarships within the state rather than sending money out of Alabama. He stressed money for scholarships is usually raised in Alabama and local donors are eager to invest in Alabama institutions.
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Virginia Is The Key The Vanishing Virginian
John Temple Graves argues that Virginia remains pivotal in the Democratic Party as Senator Harry Byrd is described as a vanishing Virginian. The piece links Byrd to Southern revolt against Trumanism and rails against national party cohesion, calling for continued state rights opposition and a two party system amid regional tensions.
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Butte Seeks The Jackpot In Slot Machine Era
In Butte Montana a public interest piece describes saloons installing one armed bandits under Thanatopsis Club signage. It notes machines attract diverse patrons from wealthy businessmen to local old ladies, fueling debate and court challenges over legality while operators claim slot income covers high overhead and supports business.
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Alabama Democrats Fight For Principles In Turbulent Races
The Alabama Journal reports a volatile national mood shaping state politics as the Truman faction gains leverage in party committees. Editorials praise Alabama Democrats for defending long standing party ideals while facing rival calls for reform.
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Alabama native Dr Anne Gary Pannell named Sweet Briar College president
Dr Anne Gary Pannell, long linked with Alabama education and widow of Henry Grady Pannell, was named president of Sweet Briar College in Virginia. She previously served as associate history professor and freshman history chair at Alabama, later becoming dean of Goucher College in Baltimore. The appointment marks a notable recognition of her leadership in higher education.
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University of Alabama
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Houston county votes lead with 6500 of 10200 turnout
Dothan Eagle notes Houston county set a record by mobilizing 6500 registered voters in the recent primary out of 10200 eligible. The paper emphasizes the community’s strong turnout and the county’s right to declare its stance on participation.
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Dothan Eagle
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Soviet Report on USA Provokes Broad Observations
Pravda style dispatch from New York reports on sprawling social contrasts and unemployment as a tragedy of capitalist America. It contrasts Broadway decadence with beggars and shuttered factories, notes film and theater depictions, and cites Wall Street as a dark capital of power while praising voices for peace.
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Parking Stalemate Ends In Draw In Fort Worth
A chaotic scene in Fort Worth Texas after a parking dispute between two men led to a standstill in traffic. Police intervened and ordered both to move, ending the stalemate after about 15 minutes.
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Coral Gables Manager Heads Florida City Managers Association
Coral Gables city manager William McIiwain was elected president of the Florida State City Managers Association at a three day Gainesville conference. Officers elected include Jack Faidwin of Ocala as vice president and Clifford McRibbin Jr. of Sanford as secretary treasurer. Rose Window of St. Petersburg was named past president. Directors elected were Gregory Quin cy, City Thompson, Sarasote manager, and Charles E. Black of Delray Beach.
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Two-Way Quiz Asked In Citrus Blockade
In Tallahassee Sen Spessard Holland and the National Association of Railroad and Public Utilities Commissioners were asked to probe a Virginia blockade on Florida freight trucks. Wilbur King of the Florida Railroad and Public Lines Commission reported to Holland and the association after a Florida Citrus Exchange message alleging Virginia authorities forced Florida haulers to unload perishable citrus cargo to comply with alleged overloading limits and cited intolerable treatment and heavy financial losses.
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Florida Railroad and Public Lines Commission
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