Local notices and editorial snippets publish May 22 1949
A mix of subscription rates and postal details appears alongside editorials urging restraint in divisions and noting state flower debates. The piece references Winston County politics and a proposed official state flower change from gold to camellia, with humor about local secession. It cites Jefferson and Carlyle quotes and mentions carriers, rates, and Associated Press notices.
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Winston
John 8. Weaver
W. M. Beck
House
Senate
Winston County
Rep. Weaver
The Highest Good For Graduates Across Wiregrass
The article urges high school graduates to seek the highest good through faith as ministers deliver commencement or baccalaureate messages. It cites biblical assurances that God works all things for good for those who love Him and highlights Psalms themes of protection, favor, and guidance guiding graduates toward a life of faith and service.
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Wiregrass
Paul
Abraham
God
Joseph
Explanations Due Over Communist Student Scholarship
An Austrian born UNC student Hans Friestadt admits Communist ties while the Atomic Energy Commission had funded a $1,600 scholarship for atomic energy study from a National Research Council pool. After congressional scrutiny the grant was cancelled. the piece questions how Communists obtain government scholarships.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Friestadt
Congress
AEC
National Research Council
Winston's Independence and the Free State of Winston County
Winston County resisted secession after Alabama joined the Union in 1861 becoming an island of Unionism in a Confederate period. The county, dubbed the Free State of Winston, maintained rugged independence through the years, sending Republicans to the legislature and hosting a lone Republican in the House.
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Alabama
Winston County
Free ‘State
Pine tree imprint eyed for Alabama 1950 license plates
A legislative push by Rep J Emmett Wood to place a pine tree on 1950 Alabama license plates has passed the House and awaits Senate approval. The column notes the stickler over state symbols and jokes about peanut or boll weevil alternatives while contrasting past and present government employment figures.
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J. Emmett Wood
Washington County
House
Senate
Passing thought on hill driving awareness in traffic
A fragment notes concerns about drivers on hills or blind approaches. The remark suggests attention to vehicle control and visibility affecting safety, though it lacks concrete events or named places or people.
Roosevelt, Segue of a Young American Leader
The column praises Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. as a rising figure on par with historic Roosevelts, notes his bold stand against Tammany Hall, and captions him as a potential cabinet option. It discusses Southern reactions, racial tensions, and the possible appointment of Gordon Gray as a steady, liberal South Carolina asset in Truman’s administration.
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San Juan Hill
Roosevelt
Franklin, Delano Roosevelt,Jr
Tammany Hall
Militant Labor Threat Foretold by Matthews Warning
Westbrook Pegler cites J B Matthews warning of violence and insurrection in 1949 tied to CIO militant strategy. He traces ties between labor leaders and Communist fronts, and warns governors and courts may fail to stop deliberate lawlessness. The piece links Dayton meetings to anti-government activity and foresees a dangerous year ahead.
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J. B. Matthews
Doctor Matthews
Old Dies
Robert Stripling
Thomas
Alger Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Matthews
Bleeding Hearts
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
The
CIO
Dayton
O. Dayton
United States
Republic Steel Workers
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
White House
Michigan
Frank Murphy
U. S
Communist Party
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Walter Reuther
Lewis
Auto Workers’ Union
Reuther
Truman
What Other Editors Are Saying Requirements for Party
William Boyle of the Democratic National Committee issued a statement clarifying patronage rules for party jobs. Applicants must show general party loyalty and belief in the President's principles, with opposition figures barred from committee approval. The note references tensions with States Rights members and cautions about future votes on labor legislation.
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William Boyle
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Grack
Ray Tucker explains Truman Taft-Hartley letter dispute
Ray Tucker answers readers questions on Truman Taft Hartley letter controversy and White House drafting errors. He recalls steps from rough draft to final release, cites past presidents correcting misquotations, and notes the need to repudiate remarks to prevent crises.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Hillcrest
Chevy Chase
Texas
Truman
Rayburn-McCormack
A. F. Whitney
Railroad Trainmen's Brotherhood
Ross
Whitney
Rayburn
McCormack
25 Years Ago Batchelor Buttons Vacation and Graduates
Ya that the boy's vacation is at 1am you may get some work at him if you'll name it daseful. R. D. Vann of Brooksville Fl is visiting his grandparents with Mrs. D. W. Hodges. Students from Florence Normal College receive degrees: Alail Laura Hughess Amelia McGon Mayme Wooten Laura Het and Lela B. Kennedy. Miss Elizabeth Haynes let Marion to attend graduation classes of her sister Miss Sue phine Haynes. Lions E. B. Collisr T. A Lerif Albert Cumbie Tennyson Pepe and Arthur Keyton attend the district convention for Lea Clubs this week in Montgomery. Southern Pr South Rock Poultry club urged to be present tonight at Lee regular meeting.
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Batchelor
Daseful
Florence Normal College
Alail Laura Hughess
Amelia McGon
Mayme Wooten
Laura Het
Lela B. Kennedy
Lions
E. B. Collisr
T. A Lerif
Albert Cumbie
Tennyson Pepe
Arthur Keyton
Lea
Montgomery
Southern Pr South Rock Poultry Club
Lee
Firefighters battle blaze as man walks in for stew
In Memphis at George Poe pastry restaurant a fire crews worked to control a blaze when a man walked in after scrambling and sat at a counter ordering a beef stew.
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Memphis
Tenn
George Poepas
Man saves wife during defrosting mishap
Just Too Helpful from Memphis reports Hay C. T. Ellis thanked her husband for offering to defrost the refrigerator. Moments later he used a torch to continue, but she intervened in time to prevent danger.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hay
C. T. Ellis
Unclear fragmentary report on personal squabble and international issue
Incomplete OCR fragment references Maurice Rayburn and Sam Rayburn and hints at a personal quarrel connected to an international incident, but lacks coherent details or dates. The text appears to quote or paraphrase opinions on actions taken in the past.
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Ce H Waltther
Pat
Maurice Sam Rayburn
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