Frankfurter and the New Deal Circle Exposed in Testimony
The column critiques Felix Frankfurter and fellow New Deal allies, detailing cross examination about judgments, loyalty, and connections. It cites Murphy pressing Frankfurter on ties to Judge Jerome Frank and alleged Communist links through Pressman and the International Juridical Association, highlighting concerns over character and influence in government appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Heppy
Murphy
Jerome Frank
Hiss
Judge Frank
Frankfurter
Felix
Washington
Bill Douglas
Tommy Murphy
Tommy
Oxford
Department of Agriculture
Frank
Lee Pressman
Pressman
Communist Party
Mr. Stryker
Felix Frankfurter
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Alger Hiss
Holmes
God
Roosevelt
Solicitor General
Harvard Law
Stryker
Samuel H. Kaufman
Democrat
Jimmy Byrnes
Supreme Court
Byrnes
National Committee
Congressional
David K. Niles
Neuhaus
Truman
White House
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Mystery J-Day Reporter Seeks Date To Call Happy Day
A puzzled reporter asks about the meaning and date of J-Day. Responses suggest it is a joyous occasion for count less thousands and hint it may be near July but refuse a clear identification. The exchange ends without a definite answer.
Trial ends as Mrs. Dickins faces life in prison
In closing arguments Judge Jordan considers bail after defense attorney Wilkes motions for a new trial. District Attorney Sanders questions motive and suggests a maniac killed Mrs Thompson, while Wilkes portrays Mrs Dickins as a devoted mother fighting a biased case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickins
Wilkes
Jordan
Lanny Sanders
Sanders
John Dickins
Wood Thompson
Dr. Witte
Taft-Hartley vote tests injunction power in Senate
The Senate rejected Holland's amendment to write injunction authority into Taft-Hartley repeal and then defeated Lucas's plan to remove it. Taft's coalition grew to 50 votes as Aiken Frear OConor and Tydings joined, signaling solid backing on a key labor issue that could affect next year's reelection. The dynamic shifted with pair arrangements and absences shaping the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
D.-Fla
Lucas
Taft
Molland
Baldwin
Connecticut
Capehart
Indiana
Flanders
Vermont
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Smith
Maine
New Jersey
Chapman
Kentucky
Connally
Texas
Malone
R.-Nev
Ellender
D.-La
Humphrey
D.-Minn
Senate
Aiken
R.-Vt
Frear
D.del
O’conor
D.-Md
Tydings
House
Congress
Illinois
Douglas
D.-Ia
Morse
R.-Ore
Cisl
Luces
Ives
R.N. Y
Taft-Hartley
Federal Mediation Service
National Labor Relations Board
Coal Miners Weigh Three Day Week Amid Ongoing Talks
Workers from Lewis continue work after vacation as contract nears expiry while operators reject a three day week stop gap. North west talks resume today as U S Steel rep Moses also negotiates. Bluefield meetings with Southern Producers stall over five proposals and no union counter offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Harry M. Moses
U. S. Steel Corporation
Bluefield
W. Va
Southern Coal Producers Association
Britain joins intra European payments scheme debate
Britain discusses the intra European payments system used to extend credits under the Marshall plan. The scheme allows creditor nations to obtain dollars while debtors buy goods. the old bilateral plan expires tomorrow amid talks of liberalizing toward multilateral trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Labor Bills and Taft Substitute Stir Senate Debate
The article outlines Senate and House positions on Taft Hartley style measures, with quotes on delays, veto risks, and the aim to repeal Taft Hartley while noting doubts about timely action. It details Taft substitute provisions and contrasts with current Taft Hartley rules, plus budget approvals for various Louisiana trade schools and new campus plans.
Northwestern budget debate on payrolls and college enrollments
Fredericks cited Northwestern State College payroll of 744 employees for 1948 with 1948 student enrollment, claiming one employee per two students and noting lack of board awareness. He urged revision and questioned motives behind publicity, while budgets for several state colleges were itemized, except Huey P. Long trade school whose $46,503 budget was blocked pending faculty investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl K. Long
Fredericks
Northwestern State College
Natchitoches
Northwestern
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Louisiana Polytechic Institute
Ruston
Southeastern Louisiana College
Hammond
Northwestern Louisiana College
Southern University
Scotlandville
Grambling College
Grambling
Huey P. Long
Winnfield
Jackson
Civil rights probe tests politics claim in Alabama hearings
A congressional inquiry into civil rights and anti-lynching measures proceeds as committee members hear witnesses including Clarke Stallworth of the Birmingham Post. The Celler bill would boost federal civil rights powers, threaten segregation in interstate commerce, and create a federal civil rights commission. Federal agents probe violations while Alabama acts to ban hoods and masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Stallworth
Birmingham Post
Stallworth
Clarence Lake
Birmingham News
Frank Trawick
Jasper Union News
Celler
Department of Justice
Federal
Civil Rights Commission
House
Alabama
Wagner Quits Senate Amid Health and Political Speculation
German born senator Wagner announced leaving the senate after long illness and last voting May 27 1947. He led labor and social welfare acts and served as a New York politician rising from assembly to state senate and supreme court justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
White House
Wagner
James J. Wadsworth, Jr
House
Organized Labor
National Recovery Administration
Works Progress Administration
Public Works Administration
United States
New York State Assembly
Supreme Court
Fire crews extinguish smoking air conditioner at Dixie Shop
Four Monroe fire companies responded to a 8 42 a m alarm at 323 DeSiard Street and found a smoking air conditioning unit at the Dixie Shop with only the unit damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
DeSiard Street
Dixie Shop
Coplon Trial Tactics Highlight Intense Closing Pleas
Prosecutor Palmer asserts a passion driven defense while Kelley blames Miss Coplon and Gubitchev for evasive moves amid a high profile espionage case. Court scenes include interruptions and stern rulings as arguments hinge on trust, surveillance fears, and a dramatic verdict atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Palmer
Kelley
Judy
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Harold P. Shapiro
Justice Department
Miss Coplon
Gubitchev
New York
Judith Coplon
Housing Bill Pushes Private Home Ownership Limits
The House defeated a segregation amendment 168 to 130, preserving a housing bill that promotes public housing and farm housing aids while limiting federal financing for publicly owned dwellings. Representative Fulton argued for racial integration in public housing, but Representative Spencer warned it could derail the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs Democrat
Louisiana
Twe Lesser
Representative Powell
New York
Bennett
Florida
Cole
Kansas
House
Fulton
Pennsylvania
Spencer Democrat
Kentucky
Permits Issued For Repairs And Erection In Local Areas
Lennon Motor Company granted permit to erect a steel shed at 208 North Third Street with a value of 1523 dollars and C O Boyd named contractor. Artie Young Jackson allowed to remodel a dwelling moved from 313 Wood Street to 1905 Adams Street using day labor. Stephen Brassett to move a dwelling from Selman Field to 210 Collier Street with 212 thousand dollar building value and 75 dollar moving cost under J Peyton Parker contractor. Martha Jiles permitted to add to a dwelling at 206 South 10th Street costing 525 dollars with day labor. Charlie Reed authorized to erect a dwelling at 201 Ford Street for 1500 dollars with day labor. Bessie Caston approved to remodel a dwelling at 505 Morton Street costing 950 dollars with owner serving as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon Motor Company
North Third Street
C. O. Boyd
Artie Young Jackson
Wood Street
Adams Street
Stephen Brassett
Selman Field
Collier Street
J. Peyton Parker
Martha Jiles
South 10Th Street
Charlie Reed
Ford Street
Bessie Caston
Morton Street
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Berg
Harvard
Agriculture
Labor Relations Board
State Department
Ex-Lax
J-Day
Troy & Nichols, Inc
Britain
Ouachita Valley
Shreveport
Southwestern Louisiana
Lake Charles
Avoyelles
Baton Rouge
Opelousas
Sullivan Memorial
Southwest Louisiana
Crowley
Crowley Trade School
Houma
Cottingham
Gulfspray
Roach
Ant
Jayne
Jayne Co
Ceil ET
Albert
Louisville Ave
Household Supply Co
Ouachita National Bank
St. John
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