Roosevelt Son Dodges Houston Political Questions
John Roosevelt the son of Franklin D Roosevelt visits Houston to examine a women's wave investment firm where he is a partner in California. He deflects queries on politics and foreign policy while praising his family’s public activity and noting his brother Franklin D Jr may pursue politics.
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Fire Essay Winner Held in House Blaze
In Ann Arbor on May 18 a 19 year old Fred Weigel who won a fire prevention essay prize two years ago was held for setting a fire to an abandoned farmhouse near the city on May 7.
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Alaska to Become 49th State and Largest Territory
Poor Little Texas! If Alaska becomes the 49th state in the union, it will also be the largest.
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Roosevelt Jr. vows liberal agenda after big NYC win
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. won a record New York City special election with 41,146 votes as Liberal and Four Freedoms party candidate and pledged liberal and progressive legislation aligned with President Truman. He plans a 10 day Israel trip before taking office and signals a shake up at Tammany Hall led by Hugo Rogers.
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Flying Serpent Roars as Tornado Rips Roof in Palestine
In Palestine on May 18 a 30 foot tarpaper roof segment fell from the sky after a Texas tornado. Witnesses likened it to a flying black serpent as it flapped high before landing with a rustling sound. Omer Hazel brought the piece and speculated it could be a falling aircraft.
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Orange Blossoms at Their Best Predicted for Rita's Wedding
Cannes France May 18 mayor Paulderigen of Vallouris forecast the orange blossoms will be in their very best form for the marriage of Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan May a. He added civil marriages are performed by regional officials and the official likely will be Derigen a Communist politically and an accountant
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Statehood Bills Face Hurdles in Congress
Rep Crawford warned Alaska statehood faces "terrible difficulty" this session while Hawaii's prospects are tangled in a three way clash among House leadership, the President, and the Rules Committee. He cited White House pressure to push 10 bills, including Alaska, forward or risk sinking Hawaiian statehood.
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South Pole Soars 9000 Feet Above Sea Level
At the South Pole the Antarctic continent stands about 9000 feet above sea level, describing extreme high altitude conditions at Earth's southernmost point.
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Camera Experts Tout Glamour Through Photography
Des Moines reports expert photographers say the camera can elevate any subject. J. A. Kiss of Chicago told Iowa photographers that photographers can dignify or make one divinely beautiful, arguing the public wants flattery over reality and warns against selling a carbon image with praise.
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