Washington’s Seamy Side in Its Greatest Capital
A 19th century Washington portrait contrasts the glamorous capital with its seamy underbelly. Theodore Noyes’s 1858 view, rats and filth, against modern efforts for a scientific rat-control program costing about 75,000 dollars yearly, and the fight for citizen voting rights in the capital.
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When People Vote They Win in June Outlook
A condensed review of the June Economic Outlook article by the Congress of Industrial Organizations argues mass registration and voting shape liberal progressive government while off-year turnout often skews Democratic. It questions whether party shifts reflect voter apathy or habit and notes a CIO emphasis on turnout to achieve policy goals.
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Truman Irritability Sparks Talk Of Presidency Strain
Truman shows a shorter temper at press conferences and in daily routine officials say it is not health related but the result of the presidency. He rises early, walks, swims, and handles a packed afternoon with dozens of meetings and visitors.
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Record corn crop forecast 1946 reaches new high
Washington reports the Agriculture Department's forecast of a record 3.34 billion bushels of corn for 1946. Wheat and oats also near or setting records with winter wheat at 857 million bushels and oats at 1.471 billion. Acreage and yield trends show regional swings and overall improvement over prior years.
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Crochet Embroidery Combination Pattern 7498 Notice
A cheerful description highlights crochet and embroidery pairing. Crochet forms baskets borders to frame flowers. Pattern 7498 notes transfer of six motifs by five and a quarter by fourteen inches. High demand may delay some orders slightly. request shipment details.
National Emblems Move Hearts With Grand Symbols
Emerson notes that national emblems such as stars lilies leopards crescents lions and eagles stir strong feelings even on rough or plain days. He recalls a tattered flag fluttering at distant shores symbolizing enduring national pride.
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