Televised politics and games reshape national reach
A fragmentary New York dispatch notes a gimmicky promotion offering boots with TV purchases and traces the evolution of television in politics from FDR to Eisenhower and Nixon. It discusses TV’s role in campaign speeches, inaugurations, hearings, and sports, signaling both influence and ongoing coverage gaps.
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Roosevelt
White Horse
Dwight Eisenhower
NATO
Eisenhower
Abilene
Ken
Koren' Sptech Civil Agin
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Hisenhower
State of the Union
Richard Nixon
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hatchery scheme aims to prevent repeat shipments
A fragmented report notes Tokyo farmers plan an isolated effort this year to avoid a repeat of a prior shipment contrasting with a past incident. The wording is unclear but suggests a precautionary approach to control or delay delivery. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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TOKYB
Ion
Fight Amendments To Constitution On Texas Ballot
Texas voters will see six proposed constitutional amendments on the November 6 general election ballot. Items include increasing the veterans land fund, revising the oath of office, reallocating funds within the 8 cent tax rate, and allowing the UT and Texas A&M permanent fund to invest in stocks and bonds. The list also covers prisoner compensation for wrongfully convicted, teacher retirement expansion, and bail denial for repeat felons.
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Secretary of State
State College
Permanent University Fund
University of Texas
Texas A&m College
Veterans Land Fund
Elese
Son Of Sat. York Joins Air Force
Frank Thomas York, 18, son of Sgt. York, joined the Air Force in San Antonio Texas. His father, famed war hero, suffered a brain hemorrhage two years ago and has been bedridden on a Pan Ark mountain farm. This is the third York son to wear a uniform, with two previous serving in the Navy after World War I.
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New Farm Group Back in Congress
Officials of the National Farmers’ Organization return to Congress to press for emergency farm aid. SEC President Oren TL and Staley James plead for immediate help for farmers. A late January press conference cites demands for price supports and subsidies for all farm products as the group plans testimony before the agriculture committee.
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Staley
Tara T. Tonsen
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