"I will not be a candidate for re-election to the United States Senate. When my present term expires, I shall retire from politics.
"I want my friends and constituents to know how thankful I am for the opportunity they have given me to serve my state for 30 years and that my heart is full of gratitude for all the honors they have conferred upon me."
With these words written to the publisher of The Birmingham News, Oscar W. Underwood announced the end of his service in the Congress of the U. S.
On Mar....
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