Truman comments on licenses and politics in a busy era
A patchwork column notes concerns about easy driver licenses, German restoration themes, housing bills, Catholic plans, and shifting agencies under Truman. It cites labor fears, KKK activity, critiques of New Deal policies, GI insurance dividends, and Paul Robeson Jr. remarks amid Harlem race tensions.
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Paul Robeson, Jr
Harlem
Paul Robeson
Soviet Union
Roberson
Angie
Health Insurance Plan Urged to Extend Poor’s Medical Care
A proposed voluntary health insur ance plan is seen as the first step toward broader medical reforms to reach the poor. Advocates argue governments should help pay for indigent care, noting charity often stems from unpaid bills and stigma. Dr Paul R Hawley warns the world capital of medicine risks sacrificing quality for political aims.
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Paul R Hawley
Cross
Army
Europe
Cox Sabath fight in Congress on housing debate
In a heated House floor clash this week Representative Cox, a Democrat, slapped James Sabath of Illinois and knocked off his glasses amid a dispute over the housing bill. The quarrel ended with apologies as both men shook hands, while Truman pushes a large federal housing program to aid veterans and those without affordable homes.
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Cox
Illinois
Congress
Sabath
Washington
Truman
Sa- Nath
Cath
Federal Aid for Education Sparks State Unity Debate
The piece argues over federal funding of state education with about 300 million dollars annually, urging autonomy for states while warning that subsidies could force central control. It notes communist influence in schools and universities and questions fair distribution among states to equalize education quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thhey
Tke Eisenhower
Itinerant solicitors face clearance card system debate
Local chambers weigh a clearance card to curb fraudulent petitions from itinerant solicitors. Merchants fear deception and seek honest claims while communities wonder how many are denied the right to solicit. Government aims to save money but risks costly sewer relief later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jail Break in Town Hall Plots to Flee
Jeff Heath uses a hacksaw to cut jail bars in the Town Hall cell. He escapes with a lariat and rope, slipping into the alley as Connie and Chuck hastily help, while Chuck confronts Jeff and ends their relationship with harsh finality.
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Leif
Georgia Factory for the Blind to Open in Bainbridge
Bainbridge Georgia June 25 The Factory for the Blind will have a formal opening Monday June 27 a large crowd is expected Governor Talmadge will attend along with Lt Governor Griffin State Welfare Director Kemper and Welfare Board members and other officials The mayor has ordered a 2 to 4 pm closure of businesses to allow visits Public invited 2 to 4 pm factory production and exhibits will be on display
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Bainbridge
Talmadge
Vaughn Terrell
Marvin Griffin
Allen Kemper
State Welfare Board
Paul Barrett
House Aid Senate
State House
Merbert Spencer
C.asal
Beverly Griffin
Pilot
Eastern Air Lines
R. A. Griffin
First French steam carriage of 1769 refueled after 15 miles
The first steam carriage on record, built in France in 1769, required refueling after covering about 15 miles, highlighting early automotive challenges and pioneering engineering.
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France
Air service expands as Montgomery to Atlanta route opens
The report notes the inauguration of an express passenger service from Montgomery to Columbus and Atlanta. A Pathfinder plane is due tomorrow at ten as the state air tour begins with a welcome at Thomasville Municipal Airport. Committees are named for a Fourth of July golf tournament and Oliver of Valdosta heads a South Georgia group aiming for the state amateur crown at Albany.
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Abores
Southland
Montgomery
Columbus
Atlanta
Pathfinder
Atlanta Constitution
Thomaquille
Municipal
Oliver
Valdosta
South Georgia
Albany
Spain's land largely pasture and mountains after a decade
Ten years ago, Sunday notes that about half of Spain’s productive land was made up of pastures and mountains. The brief highlights a rural land use shift and regional agricultural landscape.
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Spain
Hooten Hosts Gainbridge Visitors At West Street Home
Mr and Mrs Cliff J Hooten Jr entertained guests on West street Wednesday night honoring Mr and Mrs Ashbe Woods Jr of Charlottesville Va A spaghetti supper was served in the yard Attending included Mr and Mrs Woods Mr and Mrs Charles Tennille Mr and Mrs Leonard Confer Mr and Mrs John Lewis Taylor and Mr and Mrs Booten Sweden occupies an area of 173347 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff J. Hooten Jr
West Street
Ashbe Woods Jr
Charlottsville, Va
Woods
Charles Tennille
Leonard Confer
John Lewis Taylor
Booten
Sunday Radio Schedule From June 26 Program List
The schedule lists various broadcasts across morning and afternoon hours including News at 7 and 9, musical programs such as Musical Memories and Serenade for Sunday, and featured acts like Carmen Cacallero David Rose Nat Brandwynne and Charlie Spivak with events from 7:40 to 7:00 sign off.
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Carmen Cacallero
David Rose
Wab
Lynn Murray
Carle
Russ Morgan
Nat Brandwynne
Red Crags
Charlie Spivak
Mrs.Jarrell
Breaking Off a Telephone Conversation
A humorous look at breaking off a phone call when guests await, a child cries, or food burns. The caller faces a talkative other end who guards pauses with and er and resists interruption, while a party line operator tends to interrupt only when needed but often does not.
Miss Sara Willis of Bainbridge Honored at Kitchen Shower
Bainbridge Georgia June 25 Miss Patsy Purvis hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Sara Willis bride elect at her Shotwell Street home. Pink and white decorations featured shasta daisies roses and crepe myrtle. Gifts in a tissue wrapped basket with pink satin bows included a miniature egg beater. Guests listed include Miss Willis Miss Peggy Pierce Cairo Miss Wylene Powell Miss Margaret Willis Miss Martha Kennedy Miss Hilda Herring Miss Jean Foster Brantley Aila Miss Margaret Le Gette Miss Marjorie Lame and Miss Carolyn Sanderlin.
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Bainbridge
Patsy Purvis
Shotwell Street
Sara Willis
Miss Willis
Peggy Pierce
Cairo
Wylene Powell
Margaret Willis
Martha Kennedy
Hilda Herring
Jean Foster
Brantley
Aila
Margaret le Gette
Marjorie Lame
Carolyn Sanderlin
Final Rites Sunday for Willie Pollard
Funeral for Willie Pollard will be held at St. Thomas A.M.E. church Sunday afternoon at 4 PM with Rev. J W Judge officiating. Interment will be in Magnelia Cemetery.
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Willie Pollard
St. Thomas A.M.E
J. W. Judge
Magnelia Cemetery
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Chuck
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Sweden
Paws Shewees
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Pope
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