Midwest GOP Seizes Congressional Power Shift
The article outlines how Midwest Republicans are poised to end the 16 year Democratic South dominance in Congress. It lists expected shifts in Senate and House leadership, naming figures like Arthur Vandenberg Homer Ferguson Jesse Wolcott Clare Hoffman Earl Michener and others as potential chairs and leaders across key committees.
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Lad Too Ill For Early Christmas
Five year old Gary Hayden from East St Louis was too ill to attend his Christmas party which family doctors advanced due to a suspected cancer behind one eye that could end his life before Santa arrives. He had a better day on Saturday but despite toys Santa and neighbours at the party, he slept again. He believed the party was moved up because he had been good.
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Methodist Bishop Oxnam on justice across races
The bishop G Bromley Oxnam of New York argues that true justice reaches the heart of every man regardless of race, stating that communism cannot win those who feel they are treated fairly.
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New York
Bilbo Seeks Legal Backup Ahead of Hearing on Election
Jackson Mississippi December hearing opens on alleged misdeeds in the July 2 Democratic primary. Senator Theo Bilbo declares he has two to three lawyers with about 50 more ready, while committee chair Ellender says 20 volunteers testified and subpoenas may be used if needed. The inquiry aims to determine if Bilbo’s actions intimidated voters as the party moves toward a third term. The push is supported by a local progressive league and a petition signed by about 50 Mississippians, many of them African American.
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D.-La
Mississippi
Bilbo
Progressive Voters’ League
T. B. Wilson
Wilson
Senate Committee
Oklahoma farm news highlights payoffs from certified Pawnee wheat
Wheat farmers in Washita county profited by planting certified Pawnee wheat with yields higher than other varieties and 80 cents per bushel above market price for seed. McCurtain and Pontotoc counties report experimental farms and pest control boosts, including alfalfa seed gains from added phosphate and pecan case bearers controlled by spraying, boosting pecan yields.
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James Son
Oklahoma
D. C. Jordan
Pontotoc County
Cy Hailey
Time To Spray For Grub Control
Curtis Floyd, Coal County Agent, urges early rotenone grub control on cattle. Apply a first spray now and a second around January. use five percent rotenone with wettable sulfur mixed in water or dust mixtures. Hand or truck spray options exist. the State Board of Agriculture spray truck aids large herds.
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Coal County
State Board of Agriculture
Skull on limb of tree puzzles New Jersey police
A bare skull pierced by a bullet was found on a tree limb in a dense New Jersey woods, prompting four hours of searching for more remains. State Police are investigating whether the skull belongs to a murder victim as the case remains unsolved.
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Rivalry Sparks Arkansas LSU Cotton Bowl Matchup
Arkansas and LSU renew a long standing gridiron rivalry for the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Razorbacks and Bayou Tigers have met 31 times since 1894 with LSU holding a 18 12 edge and one tie in 1906. Barnhill outlined Cotton Bowl prep plans including resumed practice December 9 and a Christmas eve team meet before traveling to Dallas with 40 to 45 players.
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OCU Star Leads Nation In Football Scoring
Oklahoma City University halfback Andy Victor tops the national college scoring chart with 124 points from 11 games. He set the pace after scoring 14 touchdowns and 40 points after touchdowns as the 1946 season closes. Victor moved ahead of Gene Roberts of Chattanooga after Oklahoma City’s 76 6 victory over Dakota Wesleyan.
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Andy Victor
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Victor
Oklahoma City
Dakota Wesleyan
Gene Roberts
Chattanooga
Christmas rush doubles Guthrie merchants’ sales
Guthrie merchants report an early Christmas buying rush has in most cases doubled business of last year, signaling a strong holiday season.
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Guthrie
Harry Todd Wins Orlando Open Golf Meet
Harry Todd of Dallas Texas won the Orlando Open with a 72 hole total of 275 nine under par to claim the $1st prize. Johnny Palmer finished one stroke back for $1,400 while Sammy Snead and Fred Haas tied for third at 277 earning $900 each. Claude Harmon was fourth at 278 for $700.
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Fla
Harry Todd
Dallas
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Todd
Johnny Palmer
Badin
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Sammy Snead
Hot Spring
Fred Haas
New Orleans
Claude Harmon
Mamaroneck
N. Y
4-H Club Reorganization Meet Aims For New Year
Margaret Brade notes the reorganization of 4-H clubs and plans for initial meetings. She expects yearbooks with project work, available bulletins from USDA and Extension, and clear guidance for leaders. December girls’ demonstration covers Setting the Table and Being a Good Hostess.
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Margaret Brade
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Greek border crisis rises as U.N. formed to handle flare
AP analyst notes tension heats up across Greece with civil clashes in Macedonia and Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia involvement. Tsaldaris fears Moscow influence and seeks UN action to avert a Balkan breakdown amid British and Soviet-U.S. interests in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Sugar Shortage Impacts 1947 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Sugar shortages hit the 1947 Pennsylvania farm show. Homemade bread pies and cakes will be missing from the exhibition hall. Agriculture Secretary Miles Horst said farm kitchen products are a casualty of postwar scarcity and that conservation overrides prize winning.
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Pennsylvania
Miles Horst
State Agriculture
Farm Show Commission
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