Editorials Texas Steal In GOP Comes Up Tomorrow
The piece reviews the July 1 meeting of the Republican National Committee and the credentials process for contested seats, recalling past conventions from 1940 to 1952. It notes how credentials decisions often shape nominations, mentions the Mississippi seat dispute, and expands to reference the Democratic and Progressive conventions, Hallinan, Debs, and odd anecdotes from Dixie to television pets.
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Deuteronomy Verse Urges Generous Aid to the Poor
Today’s verse quotes Deuteronomy 15 11 urging openhanded charity to the poor and needy within the land. It emphasizes helping brothers and neighbors in need as a duty that never ceases.
Four Oxen and the Lion as a Political Analogy
A speaker recalls Aesop’s fable of the four oxen and the lion to critique current Republican disunity. He notes on television the poker like tactics, deals, and aces up sleeves, urging unity to avoid falling apart. He praises Eisenhower and Taft as capable, questions 1948 style outcomes, and calls for efficient, decent leadership.
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Know what you're talking about a lesson in success
Arthur I. Kramer Jr at A Harris and Company Dallas rose from first floor manager to 30 year old president by applying a relentless lesson learned after a rebuff Know what you're talking about His leadership that includes strong advertising and open employee relations has driven sales and profits up and led to a new nine story annex Grandpappy Jenkins wonders about a mother earning a masters at City College of New York
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Connally McCarran Backroom Spain Deal Shocks Senate
Washington Roundup reports Pat McCarran and Tom Connally bargained behind the scenes over a Spain aid amendment. McCarran voted against big spending cuts, then pushed a $25 million Spain line, later reneging after Connally agreed to carry the amendment to conference. Connally warned of the passed measure, and McCarran publicly accused him of being bought. The column also notes a British Yalu River bombing discussion and Gen. MacArthur’s intelligence-driven target list.
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Did You Know Facts From The Past
A compilation of curious claims about demographics ancient rulers empires and geography. It asserts high foreign-born populations in the U S counts for ancient battles and population density but mixes inaccuracies with notable figures.
Lost Horizons Answer Quick Quiz And Birthday Notes
A mixed page quizzes: James Hilton Lost Horizons country, U S senatorial vacancy rules, Aztec homeland, island south of plomée, famed scouts, and birthday mentions. It also defines melancholia, lists actors and a prominent lawyer/judge with a Washington link, and recalls It Happened Today milestones from 1921 to 1946.
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Politicians Get TV Booklet From Broadcasters
W N Hardman Nichols reports that four years after a ghostly female figure at a national convention sparked concern, the National Association of Radio and Television urges candidates to use a new backlit guide on television. The booklet, aimed at unfamiliar speakers, stresses not shouting and using eyes to show sincerity.
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Quotations Korea and television speech advice
A fragmentary excerpt discusses postwar cautions from a US ambassador and stagecraft for TV appearances. It notes Muccio on Korea and Cordowin styling tips, with guidance on speaking length, engagement, extemporaneous talk, avoiding reading from notes, and attire like light shirts and avoiding bold ties or white fabrics.
Room and board advice for on air appearance
TV broadcasters warn women speakers to avoid white creses blouses and large print dresses, avoid glittery jewelry, and consider light makeup. Men need little makeup but can use powder for oily skin and under eye circles. bald heads may shine without topside powder. Do not overdo it.
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French Rightists Plotted Overthrow of Republic Five Years Ago
Five years ago today French rightists plotted to overthrow the republic. President Trumen reluctantly signed a modified rent control bill. Miss Sylvia McKinstry, longtime Goose Creek city hall chief clerk, resigned to join Radio KRCT. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Martin of 1602 Worth announced the birth of daughter Mary Katherine.
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Feuding clans attend Blue Ridge inauguration in tart fashion
In the Blue Ridge country, the Abernathys and Spillanes, long rivals, clash at an inauguration. Ted Abernathy wears a cutaway and striped trousers once laid out for burial, triggering shock from his wife as she cries out about the Spillanes having Ted at last.
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Four-way bid in Harris County precinct race heats up
The four-way contest for county commissioner in Precinct No. 2 heats up as Hugh May faces tough opposition from Galena Park’s Bill Philpot and challengers Dacus and Ramsey. Voter blocs include strong African American support on Lyons Avenue and Clinton, with August runoff prospects hinging on turnout and May’s ability to shore up margins.
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McCarthy’s Steak House Meeting With George Jessel
A late meet at McCarthy’s in New York with George Jessel reveals his nostalgic view of the city. He recalls Manhattan glamour fading, contrasts with coastal life, and muses on honesty and respect in the old town.
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions Elisabethe seats and a price of $70 per copy. References a Brovany throne and a Saudi Arabia-related phrase. Lacks coherent events or clear entities to form a full item. summarizable as a damaged notice fragment.
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