Party Split Splits the Gop and Dems in 1948 Voices
A Davenport era column notes party schism verges on wrecking major party hopes as southern Democrats clash with the White House over civil rights and policy. It cites Senator Morse on Wallace's third party potential and warns splinters may dream of another Roosevelt while offering a wry, period take on partisanship.
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Callars
Adeline
Ted Cane
White House
South
Missouri
Mason-Dixon
Sweet Adeline
Repub- Weam
Congress
Wallace
Senator Morse
Progressive Magazine
Morse
Ted
Inside Info and Washington Rumors on Market Schemes
A veteran Washington observer recalls rumors of inside information used to game markets. The piece recounts past leaks, a broker who profited then faded, and a British attache briefing that foreshadowed an Australian wool embargo, shaping a cautious journalism ethic in the capital.
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Wsington
White House
Washington
Rory
Hi Paper
Dhs
Great Britain
Britain
Australia
Detai
Reds Seize Czech Government In 6 Day Coup
A Soviet backed takeover ends Czech coalition rule as Eduard Beneš resigns cabinet. Klement Gottwald becomes premier with Vaclav Nosek as interior minister, signaling a move toward direct Soviet orbit and eroding the republic’s democratic veneer. The event sparks fears across Europe of a wider communist expansion.
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Essass
Czechoslovakia
Eduard Benes
Klement Gottwald
Gottwald
Vaclav Nosek
Fearful hoof and mouth disease concerns U S growers
In Chicago a joint committee of cattle hog and sheep leaders urged Secretary Anderson to renew eradication efforts as Mexican hoof and mouth infections threaten crossing the border. They pushed plans for resuming slaughter and burial, a 2500 mile quarantine fence, and building new beet canning plants in northern Mexico while keeping existing ones active.
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Atterndy
U.S
Mexico
U. S
Chicago
Clinton Anderson
Miga
Criciais
Prices, demand shape consumer goods trends in 1940s study
A study notes that prices for food items fell or stabilized by year end while demand dynamics determined inflation or deflation. It explains how small radios and household appliances show weak demand, and retailers keep buying finished products despite higher costs to meet consumer needs.
Homemade Weighing Bin Speeds Farm Feed Handling
A Midwestern farmer devised a homemade weighing bin to speed automatic feed handling. The contraption, fixed to the ceiling with springs and turnbuckles, measures up to 3,200 pounds and feeds a cart via a chute from a two-ton mixer. Whole grain travels through a blower hammermill and mixer powered by five horsepower motors, using tractor power for overhead grain storage.
Decorative Window Box Adds Charm to Home
A short feature promotes decorative window boxes for enhancing home curb appeal. Notes versatile sizing and various designs, highlighting easy installation and seasonal appeal for different window types. Maintains a general home décor tone with emphasis on aesthetic enhancement.
Cornell Egg Washer Demonstrates High Speed Poultry Equipment
A new egg washing machine developed at Cornell University enables two workers to wash dry and pack five cases of eggs per hour. The system performs tasks five times faster than manual methods, highlighting efficiency gains for egg processing.
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Cornell University
Formula for Annual Hen Feed Calculates Value and Yield
The article details a method to compute yearly feed for a hen. Multiply the bird’s weight in pounds by five, add 25, then add a fraction of eggs laid per year. Example uses an eight pound hen producing 109 eggs, yielding 80 pounds of feed.
Plowing Key Step In Garden Pest Control
Plowing is one of the most important steps in insect control as it disrupts natural activity. The practice helps break pest life cycles by turning under crop residues and exposing eggs and larvae to predators and the elements, contributing to healthier soil and reduced pest pressure.
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Midwest
Iowa
Northwest
Illinois
Indiana
Dancing Masters Use Pocket Violin for Quiet Music
The article notes 181 and 19th century dance masters provided music for lessons by playing a small pocket violin called the kit. The instrument, about three inches wide, was portable and carried in a pocket, enabling mobile instruction.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Henry Wallace
Warne Morse
Oregon
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Ludwig Svoboda
Prague
Hitler
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Austria
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Russia
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