The 1948 Texas Senate Race Tale in U S News
The piece recalls a contested 1948 Senate race between Lyndon Johnson and Coke Stevenson. It notes an 203 added votes in a single precinct written in different ink and alphabetically arranged, a claim reported by U S News in good standing but never fully investigated. The text criticizes accepting such political tactics as normal.
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Johnson
U. S. Senate
U. S. News and World Report
Senate
Coke Stevenson
Communist influence in southern race tensions noted
A reader argues that communists and their sympathizers infiltrate racial issues in the south to embarrass supporters of civic progress. The writer acknowledges communist involvement but denies it alters the push for black citizenship.
Discrediting Red Elements in Civil Rights Efforts
The speaker argues that communists and sympathizers repeatedly try to undermine progressive programs and, at present, the race problem. He insists these efforts are consistent but asserts the race issue must be solved despite them.
Polls aside Goldwater supporters press on for victory
The text notes that Goldwater backers reject Johnson lead polls and pursue victory with firm confidence. It argues hard work against odds can win elections and predicts the 1964 race could be unpredictable with potential surprises.
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Goldwater
Johnson
Tter
Ins
Research Submarine Aluminaut to Launch at Groton
The 50 foot privately owned Aluminaut submarine built to dive three miles will be launched in Groton Connecticut. Owned by Reynolds International Inc the sub is developed by Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp. It has a range and speed details with 72 hours maximum submerged time and 3.8 knots cruising speed.
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Groton, Conn
Aluminaut
Reynolds International Inc
Butler
Electric Boat
General Dynamics Corp
Wyoming
Mr. B
Pilot Leads Crew With Two Scientists On Mission
A small team comprising a pilot and two scientists prepares for a research flight. The trio aims to gather atmospheric data and test new instruments during the high altitude encounter.
Kennedy book on immigration to be published in October
Harper and Row announced a new book titled A Nation of Immigrants by John F Kennedy will be published October 7. The work expands the 1958 Kennedy booklet for the Anti-Defamation League and analyzes U S immigration history and current law.
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New York
John F. Kennedy
Harper and Row
Kennedy
Anti-defamation League of B'nai B'rith
United States
Atlantic News Telegraph Advertisement Rates and Details
The notice lists subscription prices for Atlantic Iowa and surrounding regions. Rates cover monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms for local delivery by carriers and mail to various areas including the U S and Canada. Also notes publication as a daily except Sundays and editor contact details.
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Walnut & Atlantic
Iowa
Suburban representation in state legislatures drives Senate clash
In the Senate a battle over suburbs versus cities unfolds, with Dirksen and aides swinging to protect suburban representation in state legislatures. The fight tests civil rights gains and weighs on anti Negro suburban sentiment ahead of November elections.
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Crew Pearson
Dirksen
Supreme Court
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Atlantic City
Mike Mansfield
Nicholas Katzenbach
Justice Department
Bobby Kennedy
Everett Dirksen
Sen. Dirksen
Finois
Arthur Goldberg
CIO Publi
Congress
Goldberg
Consolidated Edison
New York
Unusual Bridge Hand Gives South Four Spades Try
South handles clubs and spades to reach four spades despite initial doubt. West leads clubs, East ruffs, declarer overruffs, wins spade sequence, and fours spades become the final winning contract. The play sequence includes a heart, a queen, and a king of spades to strip West of trumps.
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South
West
Eaat Ruffe
Declarer
King Fea
Defense to a Diamond Discard Stops Contract
In a bridge scenario South on a four spade contract leads diamonds and discards a diamond. East can win with ace or later but South still makes ten tricks. A clever defense discarding the A Q of diamonds during trumping can limit South to nine tricks, though few players adopt such extreme discard line in normal play.
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South
Togo
East
Declarer
Wes Syndicate, Inc
Food and Art Meet in Flavorful Gallery Visions
A gallery tour links fruit vegetables fish and fowl to art as viewers notice color, mood, and form in paintings. Des Moines Center offers Green Bananas and Squash while Edward Hopper and Jack Levine works evoke mood and humor. Home cooks also create beauty in menus, tableware, and family smiles.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Stuart Eide
Edward Hopper
Jack Levine
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A nostalgic verse reflecting on present trifles and future memory. The speaker notes small joys, leisure moments, and songs we value lightly now, predicting they will be remembered as treasured moments when time has worn them down.
Poetic Carpenter Targets Billboards In Kelowna Protest
In Kelowna British Columbia a man calling himself the poetic carpenter cuts down highway billboards then leaves Ogden Nash lines. Since July 22 five billboards worth up to 500 dollars each have been found with poems attached, saved from their wooden supports.
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Kelowna
B.C
Ogden Nash
No Attraction at Olympia Patrol Seeks Tall Applicants
Washington State Patrol reports only 20 applications after a week of recruiting for men at least six feet tall with high education. The message notes a shortage of tall volunteers and hints at broader recruitment challenges for the force.
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Olympia Wash
Washington State Patrol
Goldwater Returns to Politics After California Vacation
Barry Goldwater resumes campaign work in Newport Beach after a week at sea. He plans television tapings in Los Angeles to craft 30 second to five minute spots and prepares for Thursday rally in Prescott Arizona. Campaign director Kitchel cites California and the Midwest as future targets.
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Newport Beach
Calif
Barry Goldwater
California
Arizona
Sundance
Abe Lincoln
Goldwater
Balboa Bay Club
Goldwaters
Los Angeles
Johnson
Denison Kitchel
Phoenix
Prescott
Ariz
Kitchel
Midwest
Cut your speech to save a life
A concise, life saving message urges cutting excess speech to prevent harm. Public health advocates emphasize clear, direct communication to reduce misunderstanding and improve emergency responses. The guidance stresses action over words in critical moments.
Cherished Words From Protec.ed 1064
A fragment notes a motto about enduring affection and protection. The line references Protec.ed 1064 attributed to The George Matthew Adame Service, implying a commemorative or reflective sentiment.
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Protec
George Matthew Adame
Nose Runs At Work And Other Medical Q A
Reader asks why the nose runs like a faucet in a factory. Answer explains rhinorrhea usually from allergy or irritants, with rare cerebro spinal rhinorrhea noted. Antihistamines help though may cause sleepiness. seek physician directions, especially when machinery is involved.
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Pennsylvania
Birds hold a cliff swallow convention in Iowa
A reader in Atlantic Iowa describes two swallows conventions at his barn in late August. He notes high flights and a large, peaceful flock, compares cliff swallows to barn swallows, and speculates on migration patterns and possible northern breeding. He recalls storm events and historic sightings around Lake View and Storm Lake.
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Atlantic
Iowa
News-Telegraph
Althoit
Lake View
Blackhawk
Storm Lake
South America
Time Change Moves Up In Iowa Falls Area
Iowa Falls and nearby Eldora and Hampton plan to switch to standard time earlier than planned. City councils in Eldora and Hampton voted Monday night to go off daylight saving time next Monday, with Iowa Falls already reverting to standard time on Tuesday.
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Iowa Falls
Eldora
Hampton
Real estate listings for Highland LeVista Bairlawn areas
Kick Carrier Highland Addn LeVista Place and Bairlawn Addn are listed with contact numbers. Remaining East Side near Chestnut and Remaining West Side near Chestnut are indicated with phone contacts.
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Highland Addn
LeVista Place
Bairlawn Addn
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