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"Proclamation Of Universal Military Training Week.", Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

"Proclamation Of Universal Military Training Week.", Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement in support of Universal Military Training Week, highlighting the possibility of a preemptive strike launched against the United States and stressing the need for civil defense readiness.


Governor Thurmond's Inability To Proclaim A Bank Holiday On December 26, 1947. (Not Used), Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Governor Thurmond's Inability To Proclaim A Bank Holiday On December 26, 1947. (Not Used), Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement explaining that the Governor is unable to declare December 26 a bank holiday because he is not granted that power by the state constitution. This version of the statement was not used, according to marginalia.


Fuel Oil Shortage, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Fuel Oil Shortage, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement regarding a fuel oil shortage with recommendations on how to curb usage and conserve energy.


State's Progress During The Year. (The Associated Press), Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

State's Progress During The Year. (The Associated Press), Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Press release for the Associated Press on Governor Thurmond's policy reforms and achievements for the year of 1947, with an outline of still-pending legislation.


Universal Military Training Week, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Universal Military Training Week, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Good Neighbor Day And Good Neighbor Year, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Good Neighbor Day And Good Neighbor Year, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Mother's Day, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Mother's Day, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Dairy Month, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Dairy Month, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Christmas, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Christmas, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Christmas greeting to the people of South Carolina, with a reminder of the importance of US foreign aid.


The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 12 - 1947-12-18, Clemson University Dec 1947

The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 12 - 1947-12-18, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.


Bill Of Rights Day, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Bill Of Rights Day, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Interstate Commerce Commission's Denial Of Northern Rail Carriers' Petition For Modification Of Commission's Order In Southern Governors' Commodity Case, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Interstate Commerce Commission's Denial Of Northern Rail Carriers' Petition For Modification Of Commission's Order In Southern Governors' Commodity Case, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement regarding the Southern Governors' Commodity Case (aka State of Alabama et al v. N. Y. C.R.R, 1937), explaining that the petition filed by rail carriers to block the implementation of uniform freight rates had been denied by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The statement references the Class Rate Case, a recent Supreme Court ruling which upheld regulations set by the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding shipping rates.


Expressing Appreciation To Soldiers At Fort Jackson, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Expressing Appreciation To Soldiers At Fort Jackson, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Christmas greeting to soldiers at Fort Jackson.


The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 11 - 1947-12-11, Clemson University Dec 1947

The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 11 - 1947-12-11, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.


Radio As A Means Of Getting Into The Home, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Radio As A Means Of Getting Into The Home, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Address promoting radio broadcasting.


Announcement Of Thurmond's Radio Address On State Finances And State Institutions Building Bill, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Announcement Of Thurmond's Radio Address On State Finances And State Institutions Building Bill, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Announcement for Governor Thurmond's planned radio address on the state budget and funding of higher education.


State Finances And Institutions, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

State Finances And Institutions, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Radio address to public regarding the state budget and tax revenue, including discussion of new state taxes on alcohol; allocation of state budget to educational, medical, and public welfare needs; and a bill appropriating $10 million of surplus money for the state university system. Marginalia.


Financial Campaign Of The Disabled American Veterans, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

Financial Campaign Of The Disabled American Veterans, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement supporting the fundraising campaign of the Disabled American Veterans organization for the purpose of providing medical care, pensions, and employment to military veterans.


The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 10 - 1947-12-04, Clemson University Dec 1947

The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 10 - 1947-12-04, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.


The Freedom Train, Strom Thurmond Dec 1947

The Freedom Train, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement encouraging students to view the Freedom Train exhibition in Columbia, S.C. The Freedom Train was a traveling exhibit that showcased "over 100 precious documents" pertaining to American history, including the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence.


"Industrial And Agricultural Outlook For South Carolina.", Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

"Industrial And Agricultural Outlook For South Carolina.", Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement on state economic policy and the growth of agriculture and manufacturing in South Carolina during the years 1940-1947.


Dedication Of Bob Jones University, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

Dedication Of Bob Jones University, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Address given at the dedication of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, concerning the threat of communism and aggressive expansion of the Soviet Union in Europe and elsewhere. Marginalia.


Judy Hagins Of Lancaster To Represent South Carolina At 14th Annual Christmas Carnival, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

Judy Hagins Of Lancaster To Represent South Carolina At 14th Annual Christmas Carnival, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Statement Of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor Of South Carolina On Thanksgiving Relief Plans, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

Statement Of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor Of South Carolina On Thanksgiving Relief Plans, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement of support by Governor Thurmond for charity food relief programs sponsored by the American Silent Guest Committee, the World Church Service, and the National Catholic Welfare committee, meant to ease drought-related food shortages in Europe post-WWII.


Thanksgiving Day, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

Thanksgiving Day, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


Closing Liquor Stores On November 27th 1947, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

Closing Liquor Stores On November 27th 1947, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

No abstract provided.


South Carolina's Industrial Outlook, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

South Carolina's Industrial Outlook, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement regarding growth of industrial manufacturing in the state, including the textile industry, and the economic future of South Carolina. Originally published in the American Wool and Cotton Repoter (Boston, MA).


The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. Homecoming - 1947-11-21, Clemson University Nov 1947

The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. Homecoming - 1947-11-21, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.


The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 9 - 1947-11-21, Clemson University Nov 1947

The Tiger Vol. Xxxxi No. 9 - 1947-11-21, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.


On Public School Survey Committee, Strom Thurmond Nov 1947

On Public School Survey Committee, Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond Collection, Mss 100

Statement appointing members to the Public School Survey Committee (also known as the South Carolina Education Survey Committee).