Capital City Squeeze Sparks Senate Action Soon
Austin observers say the 51st session faces a jam in the Senate with major bills, including prison reform and higher education appropriations, awaiting passage. Governor Jester has signed 148 bills, while others await fate amid big-money legislation and calendar battles.
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Virginia Forbes
Austin American
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Judiciary
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Dallas
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Lamar
Beauford H. Jester
House
Big Ellis
Jim Hogg
Communist Party
Texas Tidelands
Truman Faces Labor Split Over Southern Democrats
The article details how President Truman, under pressure from powerful labor leaders and unions like the Trainman News, may need to split the Democratic Party or alienate labor to secure promised reforms. It highlights rail union chief A W Whitney and Tobin’s warnings, plus the push for an injunction-backed labor bill and 1950 electoral stakes.
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A W. Whitney
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Republican National Committee
Washington
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Ives
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Answers and facts from a historical Q and A session
A compilation of trivia and factual Q and A items including longest mountain system, origin of a saying, Delaware nickname, WWII Army Negro officers, Madonna and Child sculptures, Annie Oakley life, Mormon Temples, Walter Johnson pitching speed, snow sublimation, John Parry songs, self service in grocers, influenza history, Washington airports, and George Washington’s nomination to command.
Tammany Fears FD Jr. Headed for Runaway
Washington reports Tammany leaders worry that Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. may win the Manhattan 20th district race next Tuesday. Crowds in midtown cheer his charm, with supporters and opponents noting his potential to capture Sol Bloom’s seat.
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Sol Bloom
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Benjamin Pollack
Broadway gossip from the jet set and stage stars
Celebrities flock on Broadway and Fifth Avenue as reporters note encounters with Einstein Horder and Rita Pandit. A Prince of editorial staff plans a two edition daily tabloid with 150000 copies, while Coastwatchers from World War II inspire stage nods and a South Pacific parallel.
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Rita Pandit
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Nancy Kelly
New York
Japan
Ezio Pinza
South Pacific
Frank Farrell
N. S. World-Telegram
Guy Richards
Journal-American
Solomons
Farrell
Richards
Clayton Rand Making Money
An experienced investor reflects on 1948 stock market mood and strategies. He recalls learning finance to buy when prices are low and sell when high, noting patience outstrips constant activity and that sitters can outperform the restless. The piece humorously notes failed arithmetic and a mock political run on a fractions platform.
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Law Strict on Train Street Obstruction Across State
The piece notes a five minute blocking limit for freight and switching trains with fines of five to one hundred dollars. Cities may relax passenger train limits. Arrests can be made by city officers, sheriffs, state patrols or rangers. The Treasury's Opportunity Drive promotes government bonds paying substantial interest.
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Germany
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Clay
Omar Bradley
Bradley
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I. G. Farben
Standard Oil of
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Truman War Investigating Committee
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US Army
Richardson Bronson
Ferguson
William Draper
Washington
Draper
Forrestal Wall Street
Cains
Cain
Mary Louise Hall
GOP
Carl Loeffler
Miss Hall
Warren Magnuson
Tony Seven
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Sheriff's Department
Treasury Department
Opportunity Drive for Government Bonds Promotes Personal Savings
The piece urges individuals to buy government bonds to broaden ownership beyond large firms, arguing bonds secure future needs, support fiscal policy, and align citizen rights with sound governance. It states bonds offer steady interest and potential value when prices fall, framing the program as a personal safeguard for the future.
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