Threat of Filibuster Blocks FEPC Legislation Revival
In Washington the new Senate faced a threat of a filibuster as Allan Knight Chalmers and A. Philip Randolph announced a draft of a revised permanent FEPC bill. Senator McClellan warned of another long debate while aiming to block the measure, needing a two thirds vote to end debate. Senator Millikin, Colo.
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Washington
Senate
Allan Knight Chalmers
A. Philip Randolph
National Council For
FEPC
McClellan
Arkansas
Millikin
Colo
FEPC and anti-poll tax topics sketched for Republican meet
Republican study group head Rado will present a factual survey of FEPC and anti poll tax legislation at the party conference with no recommendations. Millikin opposes coercive discrimination bans but backs persuasion based measures. Chalmers Randolph urge Congress to honor FEPC pledges. platforms call for minority rights protection.
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Rado
Republican Steering Committee
FEPC
Millikin
Chalmers
Randolph
Congress
Four Men Evicted From City Hall Quarters
Health Officer Dr George M Uhl reports four men were removed from quarters under Los Angeles city hall after months of occupation. They cooked on an alcohol stove and slept on gunny sacks amid alcohol bottles. Public Works will seal the dwelling. The piece notes a large number of deserted children worldwide each year.
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Los Angeles
City Hall
George M. Uhl
Bandit Halted by Girl's Tears and Christmas Spirit
In Chicago on December 24 a would be bandit attempted a hold up at a north side lingerie shop. Ruth Fagan cried as the thief demanded cash and swiped 11 dollars. she pleaded poverty for the day. The bandit paused, returned the money, urged her to go home, tipped his hat, and wished a Merry Christmas.
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Chicago
Dan
North Side
Ruth Fagan
Town Hall
Miss Fagan
Myers to Erect One Story Frame Shed at 2818 May Street
C H Myers plans a one story frame shed to be used as a mill shed at 2818 May Street with total cost not exceeding 100 dollars and day labor. Monroe police announce a phone number change from 376 to 5076 with three lines connected for public use and direct calls to 5076.
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May Street
Monroe
J. D. Busby
River Stage Forecast Shows General Mississippi Fall
River readings indicate a slow fall across the region with the Mississippi below Natchez and the Atchafalaya expected to drop over several days. Watches and stages at cities including Memphis Vicksburg Baton Rouge and Shreveport reflect minor rises and falls as forecasts update.
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Memphis
Arkansas City
Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
Ouachita
Camden Seissese
Black Jonesville
Shreveport
Alexandria
Natchez
Atchafalaya
Legion Truck Called to Aid Rescue at Red River Crash
Monday night at 9 30 the American Legion Emergency truck was summoned to Marksville Avoyelles parish by the sheriff to retrieve the body or bodies from a car that plunged through a barrackde and into the Red River. The names and occupants of the vehicle were unknown.
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American Legion
Marksville
Avoyelles Parish
Red River
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