Dothan Eagle looks at police politics and bolita arrests
The Dothan Eagle reports on former city policemen West Herring and E J Strickland claiming dismissal over politics amid bolita rackets. It weighs Chief Draughon’s stance and editorial opinions on lawmen political activity, urging a stamp out of such conduct. The piece also covers Boswell amendment debates and a Weehawken auto export surge highlighting domestic car shortages.
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E. J. Strickland
Eagle
J. E
Craughon
Dothan
Draughon
Herring
Strickland
Bugaboo Dispelled on Alabama Voting Amendment
The piece argues the Boswell amendment will be a top issue in the November election and faces liberal opponents mainly from the Alabama press. It notes the amendment would grant Boards of Registrars broad authority to add voters, acknowledges the power but disputes the “bugaboo” claim, citing Horace C. Wilkinson’s pro amendment letter to The Birmingham News.
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Wilkinson
Boards of Registrars
Alabama
Horace C. Wilkinson
Birmingham
Mr. Wilkinson
Democratic Party
Truman says no rush to call Congress in emergency
President Truman told reporters there is no current emergency justifying a special session before the November elections. He said he has given no consideration to summoning the 79th Congress after November, suggesting only a Republican victory might trigger a future emergency to pass unlikely bills.
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Truman
Congress
79Th Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars Encampment Spurs Boston Turmoil
The VFW held its first postwar encampment in Boston, drawing exuberant veteran revelry but gang violence by unrelated hoodlums. Downtown rioting included insults to women and theater damage as a torn tent in the Public Garden showed the excesses. Police blamed the disorder on outsiders, not the veterans, who kept to playful spirit. The piece notes the danger of public malignment when misconduct occurs.
World tour shows end of isolation and walls of misunderstanding
Drew Pearson guest essay by Stuart Symington reflects on a world trip highlighting the futility of isolation walls. He recalls Bikini atoll, Nuremberg, Shanghai, Calcutta, and Geneva, urging peaceful cooperation, global production, and unity. He praises Truman and stresses veterans shaping America's civilian future.
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Stuart. Symington
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Stuart Symington
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Shanghai
Calcutta
Bonneville Dam
Asia
America
Finland Seeks Realistic View of Russia as Neighbor
Finnish Premier Mauno Pekkala notes outside sympathy for Finland but warns Russia is the major neighboring power and the country was on the wrong side in the war. Yale management expert F.E. Wight Bake cautions that employers and labor leaders may harm others by pursuing their own survival.
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Russia
Mauno Fpekkala
TV Am
FE. Wight Bake
Yale U. Gabor and Management Center
CIO
This Afternoon BY JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
A historical column discusses the Tennessee Valley Authority and education funding debates. It compares Hill Taft Thomas and Meade bills, notes postwar anti communism mood shifts, and critiques political figures including Carrol Reece and Retlaw Egroeg.
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John Temple Graves
Tennessee Valley Authority
Shreve
Mre
F. A. Bagestire
War Scare and Policy Voices From 1919 to 1920 Debated
A collection of quotes shows mixed views on international law immigration and defense policy. Notable figures include Trygve Lie Tom Connally William C Bullitt John L Childs John D Small Lister Hill and Hugh B Mitchell. They weigh the tone of postwar strategy and national security with calls for bold action and moral reform.
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United States
International Court of Justice
Tom Connally
Texas
Lister Hill
Alabama
Balkans crisis deepens Greece Yugoslavia clash risks anew
World affairs analyst Dewitt Mackenzie reports a volatile Balkans scene as Yugoslavia hints at Greek Macedonia joining a federation. Greek leaders accuse foreign influence while EAM leaders avoid clear answers on rebellion. Forced down Greek air force and Yugoslav ambassador tensions heighten risk. King George II faces a tense return with Metaxas era memories. Greece and Britain depend on strong leadership amid Soviet Western tensions. Also notes success of whole grain corn for freezing.
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Yugoslav Federation
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Gonatas
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EAM
National Liberation Front
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Thrace
Sia
England
Britain
Balkan Peninsula
Middle East
Soviet Union
George II
Constantine
Little John) Metaxas
Little John
Supper Club Radio Schedule and Net Program List
A historical radio log lists programs across networks including 16 minute News and Comment and World Service segments. Entries feature Jack Smith Carolyn Gilbert Bob Hawk Elmer Davia H. V. Kaltenborn Cavalcade of America Inner Sanctum Lum Abner Comedy Skit Ed Sullivan Howard Barlow Benny Goodman Paul Whiteman Theatre and drama slots plus quiz shows and Variety News to late night.
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Cavalcade of America
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Howard Barlow
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Voorheen
Abe Radio Theatre
Benny Goodman & Band
Paul Whiteman
Abe Screen Guild Players
Guex
Cbe
America
J. Q
Quiz Serler
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Cbr-Basic
Nbc-Basic
Rewest-nbe-west
Radio Schedule Highlights From Fulton Station
A dense listing of shows across the day with hosts and programs including Fulton Lewis Jr, Gabriel Heatter, Henry J. Taylor, Tommy Dorsey, Del Courtney, Machito, Spade Cooley, Hank Keene, Tex Fletcher, Lawrence Welk, and Spike Jones. Features news updates through AP News and assorted music hours, bands, and variety acts scheduled from early morning to late night.
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Fulton Lewis Jr
Gabriel Heatter
Mays
Tommy Dorsey
Orch
Henry J
Bulldog Drummond
del Courtney
Michael Zarin
Machito & His Orch
WAGF
Malone
AP News
MBS
Geo. Byrom
Spade Cooley
N Gang
John J. Anthony
Johnson
Victory Military Band
Chapel In
the Sky
Lawrence Welk
Dave Rose
Hop Hurrican
Jack Smith
Social Security
Fliers Even Count With Vicksburg Nine
The Pensacola Fliers defeated Vicksburg 10 to 6 to even their South eastern League playoff series at two games apiece. Walter Bucker drove in two runs with a single in the 11th inning for Montgomery, while Anniston and Montgomery also figure in the erratic action as pitchers held down most of the scoring.
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Associated Press
Pensacola Fliers
Vicksburg
Walter Bucker
Montgomery Rebels
Annistor
Anniston
Ben Wade
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