Polls and radio sway in looming election season
Washington column notes heat, not light, in political season with radio and press courting campaigns. Republican figures Carroll B. Reece and Clarence Brown head a traveling mobilization from Seattle to Georgia, boosting GOP prospects while eyeing a House majority and Senate gains.
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Gallup Poll Energizes GOP On Senate Outlook
Republicans cheer a Gallup survey showing 54 percent GOP preference and 46 percent Democratic, suggesting gains in 15 to 17 Senate seats with Dewey's record aiding prospects. They cite Missouri Montana Washington and Delaware as likely wins, McMeantime Kentucky's battleground and Connecticut chatter add to hopes while the House fights in about 75 districts.
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Farm Plan Studied as UNRRA Funds Debate Rises
Congress outlines a new farm program blending market mechanics with government aid. Proposals include flexible price supports and a floor under farm prices with parity guarantees and targeted supplemental payments. CIO warns of rising prices and a consumer strike could curb inflation within months.
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EnCOURAGED Despite Lags Housing Starts May Reach Goal
Washington reports on the wartime veterans housing program. Housing Expeditor Wilson Wyatt predicts 1,200,000 total starts in 1946 despite a June slump. Through midyear 496,000 family units started. 738,000 conventional starts, 212,000 temporary, and 100,000 conversions needed for year goal. Priority applications fell sharply in June suggesting potential July declines.
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Hollywood Notes From The Screen And Radio Scene
A collage of entertainment gossip mentions Greer Garson nearly drowning during Sacerd and Profane Love scenes with George Zukor at Monterey. Greta Garbo Ingrid Bergman and Ethel Barrymore lauded by Zukor. Kenny Baker hosts Glamour Manor on ABC September 30. Viking Girl stars in The Beggars Are Coming to Town. Jane Withers eyes a Shirley Temple reunion. William Wyler questions a cold delaying The Best Years of Our Lives with a cost of 5326.15 dollars per day. Peter Lind Hayes heads to Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid. Radio row settles pay for writers. Tommy Dorsey teases casting. It Pays To Be Ignorant lacks romances among couples. Carnegie Hall cast features Heifetz Rubenstein and more. ODDS AND ENDS note Curtis Bernice and DePoy Lee Taylor contract and NBC I Cover the Big Town.
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