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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
4
Dudley Early reflects on political races and compares the effort to a horse race, praising courage and championship mettle seen in the competition. The piece frames winners in the winners' circle after a grueling contest.
At Santa Anita Park Seabiscuit driven by Georgie Woolf, under top weight, overcame Count Atlas and a strong field to win the $100000 added Handicap. The victory crowned one of racing history's great comebacks, with Seabiscuit's statue later standing at the track amid reflections on greatness across species.
Harold L. Ickes argues the 1948 election was a peaceful revolution driven by ordinary voters rejecting Dewey’s liberalism and the Republican slate. He credits Truman with victory, critiques Dewey's candidacy and questions about his draft status and policy plans.
A collection of trivia and Q A covering Indian sign language U S presidents naval fleets and the Quarter horse among other topics. It notes that women voters outnumber men and explains diamond popularity and shellac insect sources. It also covers rust inhibitors for steel tools and care routines.
DREW PEARSON warns Congress that Thomas facing indictment enjoys American rights not afforded to ordinary witnesses. The column highlights testimony rules, counsel access, and presumption of innocence while noting future Un American Activities Committee actions and related political shocks.
Winchell on Broadway notes Lehar asked Jar mila Novotna to film Frasquita scenes at Ragusa with Lehar supervising. A sea episode shows the hero making love to Frasquita as waves roll and Novotna grows seasick, prompting Lehar quip about real love.
Texas will convene 23 Democratic electors in the Senate Chamber to cast votes for President Truman and Vice President Barkley. The meeting will adjust with proxies if needed, and certificates will be sent to the secretary of state for transmission to Washington. A joint congressional committee will canvass the results.
The article explains Texas law allowing labeled electors to cast state votes for president and vice president despite nominees not appearing on the November ballot. It notes a legal split ballot possibility and concludes Texas’ electoral votes are effectively secured for Truman and Barkley this year.
A brief AP style note clarifies that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its news dispatches and emphasizes standard attribution practices for member organizations and publications.
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