Editorial: 1952 Campaign Shifts From Old Battles
An editorial argues the 1952 election should move beyond New Deal Fair Deal divisions. It notes Truman’s lingering anti-low mood proposals and Republican nostalgia for prewar conditions, urging focus on modern issues like Soviet threat, inflation, and defense costs. The piece cites Samuel Lubell’s view of shifting priorities and calls for a bold, issue-focused campaign.
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Kefauver Builds Record in 100 Days of Campaign
Senator Estes Kefauver traversed 25 states in 100 days, entered 10 primaries, delivered 30 major addresses and hundreds of whistle-stop talks. He charts his positions on civil rights, economy, education, and foreign aid, signaling shift on some issues while defending others.
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Postal Service Notice Breathing Bonham Texas Second Class
The Bonham Daily Favorite notes its post office entry as second class mail matter in Bonham Texas and states United Press news dispatches and articles credited or not are exclusive to publication.
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Three Bandits Hold Up Poker Game Killing One Player
Three men wearing painted faces and stockings robbed a poker game near Waco. They forced players to lie on the floor, shot Albert Lowman, 66, of Hearne, and wounded James Johnson, also of Hearne. Sheriff Maxey estimated loot at about 75 dollars.
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Quizzer's Corner trivia from a historic newspaper page
A collection of Q and A on lodestone poles the South Magnetic Pole and Sydney distances to the Pole. It includes questions about Franz Schubert the humane movement Moses Memphis charter history the Democratic primaries and various civic names and figures. The piece mixes science geography politics and general knowledge prompts.
Officers Stabbed In Effort Arrest Dope Peddlers
Two federal narcotics agents were stabbed while attempting to buy marijuana from Wilber Moore a laundry worker in Houston. Moore and an accomplice fled after drawing knives and were followed by officers. Moore was later arrested at his home while the accomplice escaped.
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Houston Plans Fight Against Flies
Houston hosts the Texas Ports Association inland meeting in Fort Worth as ports from Brownsville to Orange participate. WF Heavey, general manager of the Port of Houston, says cargo tonnage reached 44,000,000 last year and the current year is running seven percent ahead of 1931 figures.
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Texas 1950 Census Totals Volume On Sale
Dallas reports the 1950 Census totals for Texas including state county and township counts plus urban place and city ward figures. Commerce Director Ernest Tutt notes the Texas census book costs 30 cents and will be a best seller until 1960 when the next census appears.
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5000 Men From 41st Division to Be Sent Overseas
The Army will ship about 5,000 soldiers from the 31st Infantry Division overseas this summer as replacements. About half go to Europe and half to the Pacific areas. The First Division, a National Guard unit from Alabama and Mississippi, has been training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
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36th Division In Maneuvers At North Fort Hood
North Fort Hood June 6 The 36th Texas National Guard Infantry Division conducts teamwork drills firing practice and small unit tactics. A demolition demonstration is planned with Governor Allan Shivers and Lt Gen John A Hulton among dignitaries. A parade and defense bond message accompany the event.
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Mohawk Hair-Do Rules Face Chicago High School
Chicago authorities asked 14 year old Buddy Ever to leave school over a mohawk haircut intended to resemble an Indian wrestler. Buddy and his mother defend the style while officials urge a shave to prevent teasing. the school year may end before he returns.
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