Mississippi Vote Sets Bitter Governor Race for State
Voters in Mississippi head to polls to choose between Hugh L. White and Paul Johnson Jr under the States rights banner. Campaigns center on personalities with White claiming Johnson has bloc Negro support while Johnson counters White carried Negro votes. Prohibition remains an issue as both are dry. Polls open 7 AM city 8 AM rural and close 6 PM. About 365000 to 370000 votes expected. White led Johnson by 8500 in the August 7 Democratic primary.
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Michigan Democrats Back Truman For 1952 Run
Michigan Democrats at the midsummer conference on Mackinac Island urge President Harry S. Truman to seek re election in 1952 and pledge wholehearted support, making Michigan among the first states to back him.
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Truman
Mackinac Island
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Evacuation Plans Revealed by Railroad Clerk and Others
Statements from Co. D Gardner bank loan officer A W Boyd and Mrs C W Sloan outline prioritized escape strategies. They emphasize saving children or valuable papers and critical belongings such as clothes money or linens before departing a residence.
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Green Acres
C. W. Sloan
Saved From Snake By Call for Help
Mrs Angeny, walking in the Allegheny Mountains, faced a large rattlesnake blocking her path. She stood still and then called for assistance, a moment that likely saved her life, as reported by Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.
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