Labor leaders fail to sway women voters in Washington
Special to The Beytown Sun reports that while AFL and CIO push to educate workers to vote, women union members largely resisted guiding votes. Polls show Eisenhower won sizable support from union women, with wives influencing husbands. Union members still seek leadership on wages, not voting guidance.
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Phus
Republican Party
AFL
CIO
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America
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Senate
GOP
Kenneth McKellar
D-Tenn
Ike Inauguration Contingencies and Cabinet Picks
The piece discusses Ike as president-designate with the electoral college set for December 15 and notes the Republican committee could select a president if Eisenhower dies before then. It also praises Ike’s cabinet choices, defends Dean Acheson, and urges tapping top talent like Wilson and Dulles for strong national leadership.
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Richard T
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Nixon
Alf Landon
Kansas
Walter Winchell
Korea
New York Post
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Ike
Deaa Acheson
Dean Acheson
Truman
Hiserhowers
Charles Wilson
John Foster Dulles
Harris County Cost Up As New Buildings Rise
By Fred Hartman the article argues county government costs rise with population and new facilities. Auditor Washburn cites a 150000 annual county courthouse operation need plus large increases for DA and sheriff budgets. Taxpayers will pay. Harris County’s government is praised for efficiency and must fund expansion.
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Harry L. Washburn
W. H Scott
Sherie C.V. (Buster) Kern
W. D. Miller
Mary Burnett School
Harris County
Washburn
Opportunity Knocks Daily in America Says Club Luncheon Panel
A writer’s luncheon with the Banshees reveals that opportunity is ubiquitous in the United States and favors those who recognize it. Prominent guests like Jimmy Durante and Milton Berle attend, alongside leaders such as Jim Farley and General Doolittle, illustrating how many present achieved success by seizing chances that repeatedly arise.
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Banshees
Jimmy Durante
Ethel Merman
Milton Berle
Mary Martin
Jim Farley
Gene Tunney
General Doolittle
Bernard Gimbel
John Golden
Carlos Romulo
Philippines
Burl Ives Unearths Australian Folk Songs Down Under
Burl Ives journeyed to Australia and discovered a wealth of folk songs, later collaborating on a book with Rev. Percy Jones and releasing Australian folk song material. He currently stars in the musical Paint Your Wagon at the Schubert Theatre, performing with his guitar and singing American tunes.
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Burl Ives
Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Australia
Burlives
Belladeer
Ives
Percy Jones
Melbourne
Schubert Theatre
Goshen, Inc
Barbary Coast
Road To Glory
Airforce
Red River
The
Thing
Monkey Business
Knowledge Lotto From 4 Quick Questions And More
A quirky trivia bundle covers US telephone use, Yale art gallery founder, Browning’s full name, and Managua as the capital of Nicaragua. It adds lively notes on Huntington Art Gallery, old parodies, and a long reminiscence about Broadway and cinema figures with brief biographical hints.
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Yale University
E.B. Browning
Republic of Nicaragua
Huntington Art Gallery
Pinkie and
the Blue Boy
Dewey travels to Miami Beach for recovery and reforms
Gov. Dewey left Lyons for the Roney Plaza in Miami Beach to recuperate from the campaign. He urged higher salaries for federal judges, arguing they lag state judges in the district. Lt Samuel Goldwyn Jr. is due for discharge this week after two years of service, with a replacement named in the local grand jury probing Red activities.
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Dewey
Miami Beach
Samuel Goldwyn Jr
Grand
Baytown Sun Staff and Subscription Rates Notice
The Baytown Sun announces staff positions and subscription rates. By carrier 1.20 per month or 14.40 per year. by mail 1.20 per month, 3 months 3.50, 6 months 7.60, yearly 14.00. armed services 0.75 per month. Baytown Texas post office filing. Advertising representative listed in Atlanta.
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Pearce and Ashbdel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Beulah Mae Jackson
Warren Edwards
Armed Services
Postoffice
Broadway party set after Mth performance for Bez Lillie
Leonard Lyons notes a Broadway precedent as Bez Lillie's show hosts a party for its Mth performance. The Democratic Teachers anticipate a primary bid by a notable figure, with an independent run if defeated. The Omnibus program features The Stranger Left No Card, a Windsor England production with first-time film talent.
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Bez Lillie
Windsor
England
Alan Bader
Wendy Toye
Sydney Caroll
Bible Verse From Peter 1 18
Verse quotes Peter 1 18 about not being redeemed with corruptible things such as silver and gold from your vain conduct handed down by your ancestors. It presents a moral call to value spiritual salvation over material wealth.
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Peter
Baytown Churches Plan Thanksgiving Union Service
Five years ago today headlines noted fuel shortages and a union service in Baytown among churches. Parish guild of Trinity Episcopal elected Mrs. FL R. Sawyer as presider and Billie Margaret Shewell joined the Texas State College for Women Concert Band.
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Russia
Baytown
FL R. Sawyer
Trinity Episcopal Church
Billie Margaret Shewell
F. Shewell
Texas State College For Women
Ike advisers plot to woo southern senators in Senate
Washington merry go round reports Ike’s top aides plan to gain a Senate majority by courting southern Democrats for at least two years, while deploying different strategies in border states and Virginia. General Kenny urged MacArthur to back Eisenhower, but the exchange ended with a firm rebuff. Brownell and other Republicans are portrayed plotting maneuvers to bolster the party’s standing.
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Drew Pearson
Eisenhower
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Byrd
GOP
Try And Stop Me Dining With Danzy
A fragmented dialogue fragment shows a difficult discussion with a principal calling for attention in a school setting. It mentions a boy and his sister, a mother, a package of diapers, and a tense exchange about money and cents. The text is garbled but centers on a family scene at home or school.
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