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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
2
Bill Schoentgen reports on Truman securing the Democratic nomination and urging a special session. The piece notes Richard Barkley named as running mate and the broader party dynamics shaping the campaign.
At the 30th party convention in Philadelphia, bitter infighting over civil rights split the Southern coalition. Alabama and Mississippi delegates walked out amid boos, while dissidents backed a draft of General Eisenhower. The New Deal wing cooled on Pepper’s candidacy and Douglas stayed out of the presidential race.
Gen. John J. Pershing dies at Walter Reed at 87 after heart ailment. He led American forces in World War I as commander of the American Expeditionary Force and held the title general of the armies. Survivors include son Warren and sister May Pershing.
American cities continue to broaden their boundaries with 298 extending their limits in 1947, a 15 percent rise from 1946, according to the International City Growth Members association.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports 1.5 million more people employed in civilian jobs in April than in April 1947, marking a continued postwar upturn. Unemployment also fell by over 200,000 over the year.
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