New Roosevelt Dynasty Seen In FDR Jr Victory And Politics
Weekly News Analysis notes Franklin D Roosevelt Jr wins a New York seat left by Sol Bloom as a potential herald of a Rooseveltian dynasty. It covers campaign style, district residency questions, party lines, and reactions, plus Barkley’s security stance and media earnings in 1948.
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West Side
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General Lucius D. Clay Warns on Germany’s Western Return
Former U S military governor General Lucius D Clay told Congress that Germany must be restored to the western democracies or risk a Soviet backed alliance with former foes. He praised Berlin airlift survivors and noted a German constitution favors free elections and human dignity while criticizing Soviet aims and a police state. Early Berlin results showed Communists polling poorly, with voters rejecting police rule and Communist influence.
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Germany
America
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Clay
Community of Western Nations
Russia
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Western
England
France
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Peoples’ Congress
U. S
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Accidents blamed on stupidity manners and liquor top causes
A Northwestern National Life Insurance analysis assigns three major causes to motor deaths: driver folly, bad manners, and alcohol. It places 74 percent of annual fatalities to these factors, with drivers and pedestrians responsible for 44 percent, bad manners 15 percent, and liquor at least 15 percent. The study cites 32,000 to 33,000 yearly deaths and notes data from 1946 to 1948.
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Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Doak family rejects socialized medicine view in 1940s debate
The Doaks, average American workers, analyze socialized medicine and conclude higher personal costs. They warn against bureaucratic excess, rationing, and double payments, preferring their doctor and urging voters to oppose the plan. They cite wage deductions, taxes, and potential wage loss if Joe is injured.
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Washington
TROOPERS CATCH TARTAR Wild West Showman Defies Georgia Law
Col. Zach Miller, 71, head of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, and driver James Colbert were stopped in Georgia for speeding at 75 mph in a 55 mph zone and for driving with an unlicensed operator. Miller refused to stand trial and warned he would rot in jail. Sheriff notes Miller would not start a trial.
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Zach Miller
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