Off Year Politics. Poll Tax Push for 1949 Elections
In Austin, voters are urged to pay the poll tax of 1.75 dollars before the January 31 deadline to qualify as electors for 1949. The piece notes upcoming city council and school trustee elections, a large school expansion program, and potential constitutional amendments, advocating civic participation and funding for aged housing if poll taxes are reduced or abolished.
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William J. Weeg
Austin American Star
Austin
Texas
Steve Heffington
CIO Cheering Squads Spark Inauguration Push
Victor Riesel reports on a high level plan by Dave Beck to launch a nationwide union drive for 1,000,000 new members including taxi drivers and warehouse workers. He warns unions will fight back against rivals, while CIO boosters organize cheering squads for Truman during inaugural events.
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Truman Camp
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Los Angeles
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Hoffman
England
America
Editor's Notebook Austin Inaugural Host to Texans
The Austin editor notes a Citizens Inaugural Reception for Governor Jester and Lt. Governor Shivers, weather threats to outdoor ceremonies, and hopes high school bands travel. He praises Texas Mexico relations, Latin American citizens, and discusses public health, sanitation, and water protection around Lake Austin. Rabies quarantine in Travis County and need for clearer state authority are highlighted.
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Aleman
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Travis County
Questions and Answers on History Science and Geography
A reader quiz covers Gaza as provisional capital of Arabia Palestine, Oregon hay fever facts, tulip origins and 1634 tulip mania, number of US covered bridges, standard disease nomenclature, ramie fiber strength, and Gettysburg casualties with Pickett’s charge noted as high tide.
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Truman Inauguration Plans Rise With Circus Feats
Washington reporters note Harry S Truman's 1949 inauguration promises grand spectacle. Mel Hildreth, longtime circus aficionado, coordinates festivities while Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, leads a guard of honor. A Kansas City reunion tale recalls Truman’s wartime leadership and a famous china mishap.
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Harry Truman
Truman
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Elks Club
Battery D Association
Kansas City
Washington
Broadway Notes on Plays Stars and Box Office Fizz
Winchell surveys Broadway signs and the season’s shakeout as 11 shows closed recently. He cites Billy Rose, the Rape of Lucretia flop, and the Ozark-like cinema mix with Cole Porter’s musical numbers missing in film.
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Ziegfeld
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Wilson Mizner
Mizner
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Cole Porter
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